The big back is a tough, physical football player who has an unorthodox body type for a primary ball carrier who must run vertically without hesitation.
Running Back Essentials: Switching Hands
Changing hands as a ball carrier is a necessary, yet oft-neglected or overlooked skill, at the high school level for a running back, quarterback and wide receiver.
Running Back Footwork Fundamentals
Whether your running back is a power back who muscles the ball across the goal line or an ankle-breaking open-field specialist making defenders miss, footwork is fundamental to a strong game. Auburn University running backs coach Tim Horton explains how to get a great start with footwork.