Running back drills — by age group
Vision, footwork, ball-security, receiving, and pass-protection drills for running backs from 8U through varsity, organized by age.
Running back drilling has a specific order. Ball security is the threshold — every athlete drills it from the first practice forward, regardless of age. Footwork comes next, because first-three-step quality decides every play. Vision is third. Receiving and pass-protection layer on top once the foundational running game work is solid.
How to use this library
Start with ball security at every age. The drill takes five minutes and prevents the season-defining fumble. Then move to footwork — zone steps, gap steps, cut techniques. Vision drills come third, with cone work simulating second-level defenders. Receiving and pass-protection work matter increasingly from middle school upward.
Each drill page shows the demo, the age-specific developmental notes, the coaching points, and the common mistakes coaches see. The film record at this position sorts disciplined athletes from talented but careless ones in three games.