The Squirm Drill

The Squirm Drill

This drill teach ball carriers to maintain ball security and keep a low base while maneuvering,

POINTS OF EMPHASIS

Check the ball carrier keeps the ball in a secure position with 5-points of contact and  high, tight, no air.

SETUP 

Position a group of running backs behind the bottom cone. 

EXECUTION

On the coach’s command, the RB sprints 5 yards full speed with the football tucked securely under one arm.  After 5 yards, the RB reaches down and puts his free hand on the ground, then rotates 360 degrees, lifts his hand off the ground and sprints 5 more yards repeating the procedure. After the second spin, the RB sprints 10 yards to the last cone.

EXAMPLE

SKILL PROGRESSION MATRIX

DRILL PARAMETERS

EQUIPMENT

4 cones

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