FridayNightPulse: La Salle Academy Rams RB Drill - 'The Zig-Zag Shuffle'
At La Salle Academy Rams, running back coach, Mike Smith, emphasizes the importance of agility and quick change of direction. To improve RBs' ability to navigate through tight spaces, Smith's team runs 'The Zig-Zag Shuffle' drill. Set up 5 cones in a zig-zag pattern, 5 yards apart. Players start at one end, shuffling through the course in a zig-zag pattern, touching each cone with their inside foot. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps, resting for 30 seconds between sets. Coaching cues: 'Keep your eyes up, stay low, and shuffle, don't run.' This drill translates to game performance by improving RBs' ability to quickly change direction, making them more elusive defenders. By incorporating 'The Zig-Zag Shuffle' into their training regimen, RBs at La Salle Academy Rams are better equipped to make big plays in the open field.