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Bryan Gallagher, Head Coach, Morris Knolls HS, NJ

The full video is available on Glazier Drive:  RB Fundamentals, Drills, & Scheme to Execute the Big 5 Run Plays in the Flexbone: Inside Veer, Zone Dive, Midline Double, Midline Triple, & Toss

BALL SECURITY AND FINISHING DRILLS SUMMARY

This coaching video focuses on preventing fumbles during the most vulnerable moment - when players are fighting for extra yards at the end of runs. The coach emphasizes that defenses are specifically trained to target these opportunities for strip attempts.

BALANCE DRILL FOR BALL SECURITY

The primary drill teaches players to maintain ball security while off-balance. The setup involves the player with left foot on ground, right hand on ground, and the other foot elevated. The football must stay tucked underneath the body throughout the drill. A partner monitors the drill and attempts to punch the ball out if the player's elbow flies up to help maintain balance. Players take three hops and burst out while keeping the ball secured underneath their body.

HIGH KNEES DRILL WITH DOUBLE COVER

This drill incorporates pressure at the start using shields, agile bags, or coaches with boxing gloves to force players into proper double-cover technique. The key detail is having a finishing point with cones set up as tunnels at the opposite end. Players must finish through the tunnel north-south rather than jogging off at angles, ensuring they gain ground and complete the drill properly.

PERIMETER FINISHING DRILLS

Designed for slot receivers and players carrying the ball near the sideline, this three-cone drill teaches different reactions based on defender positioning:

• Turn the Corner: When the defender is chasing from inside-out and even with the carrier, players get heavy on the outside foot, use a straight arm, and turn the corner
• Cut Back: When the defender overruns, players throw them by with the inside arm while keeping the ball on their chest (never over the head)
• Lift Technique: When neither turning the corner nor cutting back is possible, players get heavy on the outside foot, lower the inside shoulder, and lift through the defender to fight for extra yards

The coach stresses that ball security must be maintained throughout all finishing techniques, as this is when fumbles most commonly occur.

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