Running BackSkills & DrillsKevin BoydPlainsmen Football

Essential Skills for Running BacksProper stanceBall securityFootworkTaking a handoffMaking defenders missReading blocksReceivingBlocking

Proper Stance2 Point StanceBalancedFeet shoulder widthChest outHead up3 Point StanceBalancedFeet shoulder widthBack flatHead up

DrillsMake drills pertinent to your offenseDrills should be done to teach a techniqueBreak down your plays to see what you want your player to doMake drills out of sections of plays

Drills: AgilitiesBagsLadder/RopesDotsHandoffsPitches

Drills: StepsDiveOpen (off tackle)Crossover (pitch, etc.)Counter/Trap

Running Backs Drill SheetHave it at practice with youGreat when you need to fill a bit of timeKeeps you from having wasted time during Indy periodsHelps with development of practice plan

Running Backs Drill ChartHave it at practice with youHelps with development of practice planHelps you to keep track of drills that have been covered

Footwork: DivePlayside StepRun through

Footwork: Open (Off Tackle)Playside step at an angleRun through off tackle

Footwork: Crossover (Outside)Playside crossover stepRun flatCut upfield

Footwork: Counter/TrapBackside crossover stepPlant stepAngle back playside to hole

Drills: TechniqueJump & AccelerateRead & CutJump & CutOff Tackle & UpHandoff, Hit & SpinCut the Weak ArmStiff Arm

Sprint, Plant & CutStarStep & PlantSideline Extra YardLead ReadSkip Cut to OutsideShort Yardage

Technique: Jump & AccelerateStep overTwist hips to crossover laterallyEmphasize control & staying lowRun through

Technique: Read & CutRun straight at bagBag left, cut rightRun throughRun straight at bagBag right, cut leftRun through

Technique: Jump & CutRun straight at bagEmphasize hard cuts & good hip movementRun through

Technique:Playside StepRun throughTechnique: Off Tackle & UpRun off tackle & cut upfieldBag left, cut rightRun throughRun off tackle & cut upfieldBag right, cut leftRun through

Technique: Handoff, Hit & SpinRun straight at bagTake handoffDrop shoulder into bag (right shoulder if spinning back right, etc)Run through

Technique: Cut the Weak ArmAngle towards sidelinePlant & cut hard inside, changing ball to other handSwat the defenders inside (weak arm)Cut back upfield & run through

Technique:Playside StepRun throughTechnique: Stiff ArmRun straight at bagBag left, cut right & jam defenders shoulder with stiff armRun throughRun straight at bagBag right, cut left & jam defenders shoulder with stiff armRun through

Technique: Sprint, Plant & CutRun hard at conePlant & trade ball to outside handRepeat at each coneRun through

Technique: Star DrillPlayer places left hand in centre of bagsBall in right handRun through bags counter-clockwiseRepeat other direction

Technique: Step & PlantHip movement while running through bagsEmphasize control & staying low through bagsStart slow & progress fasterRun through

Technique:Playside StepRun throughTechnique: Sideline Extra YardsAngle towards sidelinePlant & cut hard inside, delivering a shoulder or flipper to defenders chestStay low & keep in boundsRun through

Technique:Playside StepRun throughTechnique:Playside StepRun throughTechnique: Lead Block ReadRun straight behind lead blockerCut the way the lead blockers butt pointsRun throughRun straight behind lead blockerCut the way the lead blockers butt pointsRun through

Technique: Skip CutAngle out at defender closing inPlant hard and skip/hop low to outside & immediately run straight ahead

Technique: Short YardageRun straight aheadBoth hands on ballKeep low Keep feet grindingRun throughCan use Gauntlet as well

Drills: ReceivingMechanics of the catch handsForm Catch & TuckTurn, Form Catch & TuckRunning CatchRoutes concentrate on routes that the RB will need to know for the playbook, then move towards ones that you may install later

Catching MechanicsBall Shoulder Level or AboveMake a window with your handsLook the ball in through the windowConcentrate on the tipCatch ball with hands, not bodyBall Below Chest Level or Over the ShoulderMake a basket with hands little fingers touchingCradle ball in basket & bring in to body

Receiving: Form Catch & TuckStanding facing QBCatch ball with proper mechanicsTuck ball awayReceiving: Turn, Form Catch & TuckStanding facing away from QBTurn to face QB when he says GoLocate ballCatch ball with proper mechanicsTuck ball away

Running CatchRun towards the ballMake form catch & tuck ball awayBall BehindRun away from QBTurn back to catch ball thrown behindMake form catch & tuck ball awayReceiving: Running Catch

Low BallRun towards the ballBend at kneesMake form catch & tuck ball awayFadeRun away from QBAdjust to flight of ballMake form catch & tuck ball awayReceiving: Running Catch

Drills: BlockingLead BlockKickoutSealChipPass Pro

Blocking BasicsRun BlockingMore Aggressive blockingAttack the defenderSeal the defender away from the ball carrier point your butt to the ball carrierKeep your head up and your feet movingPass BlockingLet the defender come to youSet up with outside foot backHOT technique Hands On TorsoKeep fet moving and deliver a blow to the numbers with the palms of your handsDo not le defender beat you inside

LeadRun towards defenderGet low & drive defender backLet ball carrier cut off of your blockKickoutRun towards defenderAttack inside shoulderGet low & drive defender outKick defender out to allow ball carrier to cut upfieldBlocking

SealRun towards defenderAttack outside shoulderGet low & drive defender insideLet ball carrier run to outside laneChipRun towards defenderAttack outside shoulderPush defender towards O LinemanCan be used in both run & pass gameBlocking

Pass ProtectionStep up to blocking area (can also do 1 on 1s inside the cones)Sit into the blow from the defenderHot Technique Hands On TorsoRide defender to outside of pocket do not let insideKeep feet movingBlocking

Contact Info:Kevin Boydjordana@westman.wave.caDownload presentation at:http://savefile.com/projects/808631114