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Starkville Yellow Jackets' CB Drills: 'Shuttle-Shadow' for 6A Dominance
📍 Starkville Yellow Jackets·Monday, July 20, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
Coach Thompson's 6A powerhouse, the Starkville Yellow Jackets, are gearing up for another championship season. For cornerbacks, a key drill to master is the 'Shuttle-Shadow'. Set up two cones 5 yards apart, with a third cone 10 yards downfield. Players start at the first cone, then shuttle to the second cone, while maintaining a 5-yard shadow on a receiver. Repeat for 3 sets of 10 reps. Coaching cues: 'Stay low, stay fast, and stay on the receiver's hip.' This drill translates to game performance by improving reaction time, agility, and coverage skills. By mastering the 'Shuttle-Shadow', Yellow Jackets' cornerbacks will be ready to take on the best of the 6A competition.