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Explosive Power for RBs: The Coventry Oakers' Pro Agility Shuttle Drill
📍 Coventry Oakers·Thursday, July 30, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
Coventry Oakers' running backs coach, Mike Johnson, shares a game-changing drill to improve RBs' speed, agility, and power. The Pro Agility Shuttle involves a series of 3 sets of 5 reps each, with a 30-second rest between sets. Players start at the 5-yard line, then sprint to the 10-yard line, change direction, and shuttle back to the 5-yard line. As they change direction, coaches yell 'Bend, Don't Break' to emphasize proper hip and knee flexion. On the shuttle back, coaches cue 'Drive Through' to encourage players to maintain top-end speed. This drill translates to game performance by improving RBs' ability to quickly change direction and accelerate out of cuts, making them more elusive and effective in the open field.