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Freeze drill for running backs

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Freeze drill for running backs

Purpose

Teaching the proper form and first step. (Step and Hold by freezing…hince the drill “freeze drill)

Description

  1. Straight ahead
    1. right leg - left arm
    2. left leg - right arm
  2. 45° Step (fire step)
    1. Fire rt. - left arm
    2. Fire lt. - right arm
  3. Pull - (lateral)
    1. Pull rt. - left arm
    2. Pull lt. - right arm
  4. Crossover - (lateral) - Same arm & leg
    1. Crossover left leg - left arm
    2. Crossover right leg - right arm

What Coaches Should Stress

Stress correct form, arm action, and foot-placement. Remember that RB should always be in good stance, shouldn’t give away where he will step.

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Zig-Zag Run drills

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Zig-Zag Run drills

Purpose

  • To develop changing directions in quick clean motion using your hip flexibility, body balance, and increase body control.

Description

  1. Place 3 to 5 players 5 yards apart in a straight line.
  2. The runner in this “zig-zag run drill will start at one end of the line and “Zig-Zag” between the players or cones.
  3. The runner keep his head up, drop hips to change direction, focus and gather yourself (no stutter steps) before direction change, head north and south and accelerate.

Coaching Points

  • Protect the ball ALWAYS!!
  • Focus on good clean body balance and control
  • Plant your steps; no stutter steps
  • “Use all cleats” - plant outside foot in original direction.
  • Knee over planting foot
  • Explode off planted foot quickly

Equipment

  • Cones
  • Balls

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