Power Through Contact: Auburn Tigers' RB Drill for Dominant Backs
The Auburn Tigers' coaching staff has developed a drill to help their running backs power through contact and break tackles. The 'Tiger Takedown' drill involves three sets of 10 reps each. Set 1: Run through a pad level drill, focusing on keeping the head up and driving through the pads. Coaches cue: 'Keep your eyes up, keep your feet moving.' Set 2: Run through a tackling sled, focusing on exploding through the sled and maintaining balance. Coaches cue: 'Drive through the sled, don't get stuck.' Set 3: Run through a live tackling drill, focusing on breaking tackles and staying upright. Coaches cue: 'Keep your legs moving, stay on your feet.' This drill translates to game performance by teaching running backs to stay focused and explosive in tight spaces.