Purpose

To develop sideline running

Description

1. Have 2-3 players with shields line up 3 yards from the sideline and five yards apart.
2. Have a back run (can catch a pass) and work upfield near the sideline.
3. The defenders will each give a high or a low blow delivery.
4. The runner, against a low blow delivery, will:
   • Keep toes pointed upfield
   • Give with his hips
   • Plant sideline foot upfield and explode
   • Field foot must not cross over
5. The runner, against a high blow delivery, will:
   • Utilize shoulder-arm strength
   • Put weight on sideline foot
   • Push inside to give blow do defender (rip technique)
   • Plant field side foot upfield - near cross over

Coaching Points

• Ball security
• Violent running
• Going for every yard - never run out of bounds

Equipment

• Shields
• Sideline