Presented at the 2020 AFCA Conference, Running Back Skills And Drills discusses the key aspects of running back play. Diego Ryland, Virginia Union University Running Backs Coach, outlines his approach to successful running back play, from basic fundamentals to specific offensive schemes. Coach Ryland focuses on reducing turnovers through practice drills and play-calling. Additionally, Ryland hosts a question and answer session, highlighting both his philosophy on running back play and how to increase production out of the backfield in your program.
Topics covered include:
• Running Back Basics
• Improving Ball Security
• Footwork and Positioning
• Increasing Balance
• Position-Specific Drills
• Offensive Game Plans and Play Calling
• Zone Schemes
• Identifying Running Lanes
• Practice Organization
