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Spartan Spotlight: CB Drills for Missoula Sentinel's Secondary
📍 Missoula Sentinel Spartans·Saturday, July 11, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
This week, we're focusing on a crucial drill for cornerbacks at AA programs like Missoula Sentinel Spartans. The 'Shuttle-Box' drill is designed to improve reaction time, speed, and agility. Set up a 5-yard box with two cones at each corner. Have the CB start at one corner, then sprint to the opposite corner, back to the first corner, and finally to the middle of the box. Repeat for 3 sets of 10 reps. Coaching cues: 'Quick feet, eyes on the target' and 'Drive through the turn.' This drill translates to game performance by allowing CBs to rapidly change direction and stay in phase with receivers. It also enhances their ability to read the quarterback's eyes and anticipate the ball's trajectory.