Running Back Sweep Drill

OBJECTIVE

This drill is designed help running backs learn to run outside and learn to use their blockers.

POINTS OF EMPHASIS

• QBs start with ball in hand. No center in this drill. On coach’s signal, QB1 and QB2 simultaneously  pitch to the RB1 and RB2 moving to the left and right respectively.  The RB1 takes the pitch and tries to get to get outside to the left and run to the corner of the end zone. RB2 takes the pitch and tries to get outside to the right.  The Flankers and Blocking backs block the first defender in the path of the runner. Defenders and LBs react to ball carrier. Run both pitches at the same time as one play. Rotate players in after several reps. Check for proper pursuit angles by defense.  To change things up have the QBs roll out  (QB2 to the right and QB1 to the left) and run behind the RB, BB and F. When having the QBs roll, out have them use the reverse roll out and the straight roll out.

SETUP

Line up in formation as shown (no center).

EXAMPLE

SKILL PROGRESSION MATRIX

DRILL PARAMETERS

EQUIPMENT

2 football

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