Squirm Drill

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

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

• 1 Football

• 4 Cones

•  Position a group of running backs behind the bottom cone. 

1. On the coach’s command, the RB sprints 5 yards full speed with the football tucked securely under one arm.  

2. 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. 

3. After the second spin, the RB sprints 10 yards to the last cone.