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FridayNightPulse: Saints' Summer Sprint - A 4A Running Back Drill
📍 Shiloh Christian Saints·Thursday, July 9, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
At Shiloh Christian Saints, running back coach, Jake Thompson, is putting his RBs through a grueling summer sprint drill to build explosive speed and endurance. The drill consists of 3 sets of 10 reps, with a 30-second rest between sets. Each rep starts with a 5-yard dash to the left, then a 5-yard cut to the right, and finishes with a 10-yard sprint to the end zone. Coaching cues include: 'Keep your eyes up, focus on the finish line,' and 'Drive your legs, don't just run on your toes.' This drill translates to game performance by improving RBs' ability to change direction quickly and accelerate out of cuts, a crucial skill for 4A programs like the Saints.