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Saint Louis Crusaders' RB Drill: 'Power Through Contact'
📍 Saint Louis Crusaders·Sunday, July 19, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
At the Saint Louis Crusaders' Open program, running backs are honing their skills with a crucial drill that simulates game-day contact. The 'Power Through Contact' drill involves RBs performing 3 sets of 10 reps of a 5-yard run, with a defender attempting to tackle them at the 3-yard line. Coaches cue the RBs to 'stay low, keep your eyes up, and drive through the defender.' This drill translates to game performance by teaching RBs to maintain balance and generate power through contact, allowing them to break tackles and gain extra yards. Additionally, the defender's attempt to tackle the RB simulates the physicality of the game, preparing them for the physical demands of Friday nights.