On the snap, the coach pitches to either running back, who then runs wide outside the cones and down the sideline. After the snap, all defensive players take the proper pursuit angles on the running back and attempt a two-hand tag below the waist. Each defender stops at the point of touch and chops his feet until the last defender has touched the running back. When the last defender tags the running back, the coach blows his whistle. All defensive players hit their stomachs, bounce up, run off the field, sprint back to the ball and get in a huddle.
Key points Make sure that each defender runs a correct pursuit angle.
If the defenders do not put enough effort into the drill, the group repeats the drill. Inc. All rights reserved.