CB Clinic: Saint Louis Crusaders' '5-Step Shuffle' Drill to Dominate the Slot
At the Saint Louis Crusaders' Open program, cornerbacks are putting in the work with a drill that's sure to translate to game-day success: the '5-Step Shuffle'. This advanced drill is designed to improve footwork, reaction time, and overall agility. Here's how to run it: Set up 5 cones in a zig-zag pattern, 5 yards apart. Start at the first cone and perform a 5-step shuffle to the second cone, focusing on quick, light steps. As you reach the second cone, quickly change direction and repeat the process to the third cone. Continue through all 5 cones, completing 3 sets of 10 reps. Coaching cue: 'Shuffle, don't run – focus on quick feet and explosive changes of direction.' This drill will have your CBs moving like pros and ready to take on the competition.