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Explosive Drills for Running Backsby: Doug HeslipAssistant Coach � USA Football© More from this issueHere are three running back drills that will help players� overall agility and increase their explosiveness. Each one should be practiced daily throughout the season.
1. Jump Cut/Spin Drill
 I love a running back that has the ability to flow into a jump cut at top speed, or at a dead stop jump laterally from one side to the other to make a defender wrap up air. Here is one of my favorite jump cut drills that also use a spin move (Diagram 1).
2. Reaction Drill
Not only is this drill fun, it helps improve reaction time and uses explosive movement to avoid a defender. The de....The full article can only be seen by subscribers. Subscribe today!
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