Purpose

• The ropes can be added to almost any drill.
• Besides the sleds, it is the most important device.
• Therefore, it must be utilized.

Description

• Bunny Hop
  

  Each player will hop (both feet on ground-together-then jump) hitting every hole.

• Checker Board
  

  Each player will hop (same technique as bunny hop) checker boarding hitting 1 space and then jumping 45° to another hole. The zig-zag will continue until space of stepper is covered.

• High Stepper
  

  Each player will high step the entire distance stepping into each space separately churning the legs. This will be the left foot on the left side each time it comes down and the right foot on the right side.

• Cross Over
  

  The cross over is moving down the ropes alternating right foot to left side, left foot to right side, right foot to left side, etc.

Coaching Points

• All backs must carry a football during drill.
• Get good height and arm action.
• Move as quickly as possible.
• Running movement should be smoth and rhythmic.
• Check also that ball is always held correctly.

Equipment

• Rope
• Balls