The “Score” Drill
Drill Type: Running Back Drill Purpose This running back drill focuses on playing close to the goal line, as 4 defenders try to hit and knock the runner to the outside. Set
Running Back Drills
“Double Barrel” Running Back Drill
Drill Type: Agility Drill Set Up Create 2 lines of barrels with 3 barrels per line, approximately 5 yards apart. Place an additional barrel in the middle of both lines
Pitch Drill
Play Type: Quarterback Drill / Running Back Drill Purpose A good team drill for getting both the quarterback and running back reps throwing and receiving the pitch. Setup The quarterback will start
5 Drills for Running Back Footwork and Agility!
Agility is a skill every athlete needs, but in football, training for agility is position specific. When working with your running back, you want to incorporate drills that focus mainly
Eliminate False Steps with The Read Step Drill
Many youth football players are slow to the point of attack because they make a simple mistake--they false step. False stepping is taking a wasted step away from the direction
Running Back Pass Protection & “The Mirror Drill”
Pass protection is one of the most important skills that you need to emphasize to your running backs, and one of the greatest drills that you can do to work
The “Figure 8” Circle Footwork Drill
The “Figure 8” Circle Footwork Drill The Figure 8 is something that you should incorporate into your practice plan every day. It is fantastic drill for quick footwork, that uses PVC
The Popcorn Agility Drill
This is a fantastic warm up and agility drill that we like to do to get the eyes and hands ready to go - it allows players to work on both agility and catching the football. This agility drill can be pretty challenging. Your players who are good on their feet and good at moving laterally are going to do best at this drill.
More Awesome Run Play Drills for Explosive Power!
In today's video blog post, we are continuing to talk about more awesome run play drills for explosive power! Included in this video are demonstrations of the "Base Drill,
3 Awesome Run Play Drills for Explosive Power!
In today's video blog post, we are talking about 3 excellent run play drill sets that will add explosion to your players moves - the "Sled Punch", the "Two-Point Explosion"
“Two-Sided Strip” and “Turn & Catch” Ball Security Drills
Today, we are going to talk about 2 excellent ball security drills - the “Two Sided Strip” drill and the “Toss Sideline” drill. “Two Sided Strip” Ball Security Drill The thing that
“Pads Out Versus the Linebacker” Running Back Drill
In this video blog post, we are demonstrating the “Pads Out Versus the Linebacker” running back drill. For this running back drill, you're going to have a linebacker blitzing from
Running Back Blocking Drill: Strike, Extension and Finish
In today's blog post, we are talking about a great running back block drill set that is important to include in your practice plan, because we need to be sure
3 Excellent Catching Drills for Running Backs
In this video, we are sharing 3 excellent Running Back Drill ideas that focus on catching - the One-Hand Warm Up, the Over the Shoulder and the Opposite Hip Running
Running Back Drill: The “Pyramid” Course
In today's video blog post, we are demonstrating a great running back drill called the “Pyramid” course. Running Back Drill: The "Pyramid" Course Coach uses a pyramid course to work on body
Pocket Drills for the Running Back
Running Back Drills: Pocket Drills In today's video blog post, we are discussing running back drills, and demonstrating a couple of great Pocket Drills. Topics discussed include receiving the handoff, forming
Winning Running Back Drills (that are also fun!)
Any time that you can get competition going between players during practice, it creates fun. Football's supposed to be fun. And guys compete with each other, challenge each other, with
Building Ball Security with the Piggyback Drill
In today's video blog post, we're talking about running back drills, and checking out the piggyback drill, an awesome drill for building core strength, as well as ball security! In every