BRYC FOOTBALL Running Backs Finding the right back

BRYC FOOTBALL Running Backs Finding the right back field! Buddy Morris

What does everyone look for first in a running back? ? ?

Finding the “right” backfield? In youth football finding the right backfield is difficult. Though speed is a great cover up it is not the only thing to look for! Look for these qualities as well Ø -Footwork and Body Language Ø -Physical Toughness Ø -Blocking and Hands Ø -Mental Toughness Ø -Oh yes…. Then SPEED

Footwork and Body Language BAD BEHAVIORS v v v False Steps/Crossing feet Running tall Too much Juking (common trait of speed and not knowing how to use it) v v PA/Option Follow Through Poor Blocking CORRECTIONS � � Power Steps/Open Stepping Running Low Run to the assignments Repetitions

Footwork and Body Language FOOTWORK DRILLS � � � Downhill Reaction w/Catch and Bag Sweep Reaction w/Catch and Bag Directional Steps Counter Steps Sprint and Cuts BODY LANGUAGE DRILLS � � � 2 Point Stance 3 Point Stance Tacking a Hand-off Fake Hand-Off Chutes with Football

Physical Toughness Speed at times hides physical toughness!!! Ask yourself these questions? ? ? � Can the body take the play grind? � Does the player have the power with the speed? � Endurance?

Blocking and Hands BAD BEHAVIORS � � Not following through with fakes Lazy Blocks Lazy Pass Routes Lazy Ball Carrying CORRECTIONS � � � Reps Oh yes reps!!!

Blocking and Hands BLOCKING � � � O-Line Drills Lead Blocks Faking a Handoff Pass Protection Drill/Outside Pass Block Mirror Block HANDS � � Short Pass Routes Receiving Toss or Pitch Zig Zag Cone Switch Drill Blind Ball Drill

Mental Toughness

Then with all that, you then will have UNSTOPPABLE…. SPEED!!