How do you prepare for a running back?
Here are three of Bommarito’s favorite drills for running backs to help improve speed and agility:
- The RB Cone “Jump-Cut” 2 sets of 8–10 reps (one for right side, one for left side)
- Lateral Line Bounding. 2 sets of 5 reps (one set for right side, one for left side)
- Line Rapid Response Drill with Burst.
How can a football running back get faster?
Five drills to increase your speed to an NFL level
- FAST ARMS (Stride Rate Development) Stand tall in front of a mirror with your feet shoulder width apart.
- FAST FEET (Stride Rate Development)
- HIGH KNEES (Stride Length Development)
- SQUATS (Stride Length Development)
- SPRINTING (Stride Rate & Stride Length Development)
Why do running backs have big legs?
A football running back spends a lot of time running and driving the knees, legs, and feet forward to gain a few extra yards. The quads, glutes, and hips have to be strong and powerful to push through the bodies of defenders that are bigger and heavier during a tackle.
What is Derrick Henry’s workout?
With an 85 pound bar, he does 10 sets of 10 reps each of rotating skull crushers, chest press, standing rows, overhead press, and bicep curls. Along with weighted bar shoulder shrugs, Henry’s other sets include pull-ups, rows, and jump rope.
What is the best running back drill to practice?
Line Response Drill One of the best running back drills that requires no equipment at all is the line response drill. This is a very simple drill to teach, but it takes some time for players to master. To start, have your players align themselves at any yard line on the field.
Why is reaction time important in running back drills?
That’s why it’s important to execute running back drills that focus on reaction time. Here are a few that will improve your agility and help you see the right hole in the line quickly.
How can I help my running backs develop their skills?
As a coach, you can help your running backs work on two of the most important skills (agility and speed) by running the above running back drills. Have them master the basic form of each drill first before proceeding to a more advanced variation of it.
How do you train a running back to catch the ball?
A back who can reliably catch the ball adds an important dimension to his game. This drill hones the focus required to snag receptions and trains the agility needed to break tackles and rack up yards after a catch. Set up three agility bags about a yard apart.