Running back technique — fundamentals
Stance, ball carriage, leverage, route detail, and pass-protection technique for running backs across age groups.
Technique at running back rewards precision over volume. Five points of contact on the ball, low pad level, exact route depth — these are the details that compound across a season into measurable differences in production.
How to use this library
Ball carriage technique first — five points of contact, no exceptions, drilled at every age. Then leverage in contact (pad level, knee bend, hip drive on the finish). Then route detail for receiving work. Pass-protection technique becomes increasingly important from middle school onward.
Each guide includes the demo film, the specific cues to watch for, and the common technique breakdowns at the high school level. Technique improvements at this position are visible on film within three or four games — coaches notice quickly when a back upgrades their leverage or their route detail.