Running Backs - Handoff Drill

OBJECTIVE

This drill is designed to teach the player the proper way to receive a handoff.   

POINTS OF EMPHASIS

• • Receiving Player forms a good "pocket"

  • The receiving player's arm nearest the ball is up near the top of his numbers

  • The receiving player must not reach for the ball or try to tai it in his hands

  • Player making the handoff uses two hands

  • Receiving player stays low with his head up and closes down on the ball when it is in his pocket Running Backs - Handoff Drill

  • The receiving player then prepares to make the handoff to the next player using two hands

  • Walk through the drill until players can do it properly and without fumbles then increase the speed

Running Backs - Handoff DrillSETUP

Place two cones 10 yards apart and line up a group of players behind each of the cones.  

EXECUTION

1. Start drill with the first player in one of the groups holding the ball in the proper grip.  

2. The ball carrier advances slowly toward the first player in the opposite group and gives him a handoff using two hands. 

3. Make sure the player accepting the handoff forms a pocket with his inside arm up above the numbers on his jersey. 

4. That player then advances to the opposite group and makes a handoff. 

5. Continue until all players have given and taken handoffs several times.  

6. Once players understand the drill and can execute it correctly, speed the drill up.

EXAMPLE  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2GxSW-RQg4

SKILL PROGRESSION MATRIX

DRILL PARAMETERS

EQUIPMENT

1 Football

2 Cones

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