Running Back Catch and Run Drill

Purpose

• to develop catch-tuck-turn and run techniques and body control.
• and to work on and improve ball security after a catch.

Description

1. Have three defenders with shields downfield in a triangle formation.
2. Have the backs run routes, catch – and run through the triangle.
3. Backs will break off of top defender in the triangle.
4. All three defenders will give a high or low blow delivery with the shields.

Coaching Points

• Body control – hips turned upfield through defender after a catch.
• Keep pad level down.
• Ball protection while avoiding tacklers
• Run behind your pads

Equipment

• Balls
• Shields (3)