- Running back drills should emphasize getting a quick start, securing the handoff, evading tacklers, catching passes, and blocking, according to football drills expert Tom Bass
- Taking the proper stance puts the running back in position to get a good start
- Proper footwork and hand position are the keys to securing the handoff
- Learning to make good cuts and crossovers can help the running back elude the defensive lineman in his path.
- Running good routes are the basis of a running back’s success in catching passes
- A running back can increase his value by becoming a good blocker