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FridayNightPulse: Power Through Contact for 6A RBs
📍 Trinity Shamrocks·Thursday, July 9, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
At the top 6A programs like Trinity Shamrocks, running backs must be able to power through contact to succeed in the rugged world of Friday night football. To improve this crucial skill, we recommend the 'Box Drill.' Set up a series of small boxes or cones in a line, spaced 3-4 yards apart. Have the RBs perform 3 sets of 10 reps, focusing on explosive acceleration through each box. Coaching cues include: 'Drive your feet' and 'Keep your head up.' This drill translates to game performance by teaching RBs to maintain their speed and balance through contact, allowing them to break tackles and gain extra yards. To increase difficulty, add a defender to each box to provide resistance and simulate game-like scenarios.