Sideline Running Drill

Sideline running drill

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

Page comments

1 Comment
yaptrojans wrote at 24.04.2007 14:58
Stress that this is a contact drill and ball carriers should not try to juke defenders.
Curved Body Shield

Curved Body Shield

Suitable for junior high through college level practice Maximum protection for the upper body Excellent for training with restrained contact Built using light but durable poly foam and 18 oz. coated vinyl; does not restrict players mobility 2 Heavy-duty padded web handles to protect players' hands 24 x 16 x 4
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