Any way i can improve my running game?

Question

i play halfback for a local team but im not quite gd enough to start so im looking for ways to improve my ground game. Any drills i can do or any tips u can give me??

Answer 1

I was always tought that the key to playing as a running back is strength and high-knees!

Building upper body strength will make you harder to knock-over, it's probably best achieved on weights in the gym but training with some of your team's lineman and trying to push them about would help.

As for running, there's the old running through tyres trick, forcing you to pick your legs up high. Also try running with your hands out in front and trying to 'knee' your palms.

When anyone comes into tackle you, just keep your legs pumping and you'll be surprised how often that jumps you out of a tackle.

Final option (which I managed by accident / University lifestyle!) is to get a bit fatter and suddenly find yourself as the starting D-end!

Answer 2

idc what that one guy said, its all about lower body strength. If you have strong legs, when someone comes to hit you, just drop your butt, bend your knees and you can absorb a huge hit without being moved. Everything starts with the legs, so I would suggest working on those 1st

Answer 3

try getting some weights with velcro that go around your ankles and wrists this should make you run with more power and a little faster try it do 1 lap with them on and time your self then with out see which way is faster

Answer 4

Make friends with Barry Sanders highlight films!

Answer 5

find a big dog... pull it's tail and then see how much faster you run with it behind you. Alternatively, mention to your girlfriend that 'yes - she does look fat in that' and then you'll get practice running and catching!

Answer 6

Run faster...

Answer 7

run faster