Category: Running Back Drills

Fumble Prevention : How to Stop Fumbling The Football

The other day we had a look at drills to help you recover fumbles, and today we’re going to have a look at how to prevent them. There are three different stages to every run: the beginning, the middle, and the end, and they are all crucial to maintaining ball possession. Hand-off Drill The beginning [...]

Running Backs + Barrel Drills = Results

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Often what separates good running backs from great ones isn’t top end speed or bulldozing power – but the ability to recognize holes and change direction without sacrificing too much power or speed. Sure, a 4.3 40 yard dash is great, but how often in football does your running back run for 40 yards in [...]

Running Defenses Ragged – Fighting For Extra Yards

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A players ability for 1, 2, even 3 extra yards, can be absolutely critical to your team’s success – whether that’s getting just past the chains for a first down, or even avoiding a safety in your own endzone, those extra yards can chance the tide of the game. And while there is a certain [...]

Agility Is Invaluable, And So Are These Drills!

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There is no question that agility is extremely valuable for any position in football, from corner back to offensive linemen. One of the best ways to help players improve their agility, is by having them run through a rope ladder. There are tons of different ways you can have players run through, that will help [...]