Running Back Pass Protection Progression Drills

by Robin Bowkett
Run-Game Coordinator and Running Backs Coach Salve Regina University
American Football Monthly February 2011 Issue Online

At Salve Regina, our running backs have many philosophies. One of them that they take great pride in and stress the most is to “protect the ball and protect the QB”. I will go through some of our pass protection techniques that we do and how they build up into a progression. 

SHUFFLE
    One of the more important and stressed techniques in pass protection is having the proper shuffle. We want to be in a good football position with flexion in our ankles, kne...Login to Read More

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