Receiving the Handoff - Football Running Back Pro Tips

There are three key factors to help a running back execute a clean handoff from the quarterback: mesh point, pocket and posture. The moment where the running back and quarterback come together is the mesh point. Practice your timing to help get in sync for a smooth football handoff. The pocket is the space that the running back provides the quarterback to place the football. Work on your hand and arm positioning to make a wide pocket. Proper posture is key for a running back.
Avoid these football mistakes when strengthening your running back skills. Keep the elbow closest to the quarterback up. Don’t close your arms on the football until it’s placed into the pocket. Reaching out for the football to take if from the quarterback often results in a fumble.
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[@prettyboypaid]

Had a fumbling problem in the beginning of the season. Found this video, watched it before every game, ain’t fumbled since 💪🏽

[@donnieortiz3674]

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[@macblair27]

Thats awesome! Keep up the good work! @coachblair27 @ninety10sports

[@A1GOSKITZ]

PrettyBoyJay254 I fumbled the ball today🥺

[@flexgod4607]

Every time you get close to a defender hold the ball with 2 hands one on top and the other hand on bottom and hold it up to your chest

[@pjfoley6311]

Bro i had a fumble problem to

[@A1haji]

*Odd number = run to the left*
*even number = run to the right*

[@kylereese2888]

HajiCookinYew not in my playbook

[@codyzent6471]

Run to the open gaps. Never heard of your number telling you what way to go

[@unknogne]

odd = Øut
Even = In

[@jonathanlabrada4684]

Depends on your playbook doe

[@Deeznuts-rx8yx]

I have started fumbling this season really bad. Never happened till now. I’m not exactly sure still but I think it’s because I’m curving my wrist and arms too much is that bad

[@Twowheelsandadream4]

just as long as you accelerate fast, you will be fine.

[@jamodoney3386]

Thank you

[@Risktaker_jay]

First off I play running back for varsity and your not suppose to have your hands on your knees like he does. You are suppose to have your hands up on your thighs so u can see what's going in around u

[@macblair27]

Whether your hands are on your knees or thigh boards is a personal choice. As long as you are comfortable in your stance, and have good forward lean, putting pressure on the balls of your feet, keeping you heals on the ground. You can see at any line of sight. Keep working hard and work on a good pocket, good stance and a good line of sight.

[@DiecastWRLD]

if the quarterback is at the left of you and you have to run right what hand is up and what hand is down?

[@21poet87]

It's always gonna be like this video, receiving palm and the bottom facing up to cradle the ball.

[@livanleon9508]

The kid has more mostache than me

[@laryngo4382]

I play running back, you're not supposed to have the pocket and take the ball from the QB neither! What if the QB wanted to pull the ball out? Y'all kinda went over that but not what I'm talking about!

[@Rcnln1]

Ethan Bayne h

[@thenameisfortnite5022]

That's how they do it in the pros

[@idk-zi_8235]

Shut up

[@thenameisfortnite5022]

Zidavieon Lee relax dude take it easy dude just a comment dude

[@YeshuassDisciple]

Your thinking of a full back tailback gets handoffs

[@Daniel-mm8yb]

When I was using a Riddell helmet it hurt my head so much

[@zeakbarnes1891]

Cool

[@idk-zi_8235]

Yes sure

[@dxpressedsoulz]

yall chose the skinniest person on the team to demonstrate? hell nah cya.

[@jordanmaynard8756]

dude is probably good asf

[@sm3dium]

@@jordanmaynard8756 lol he was, that’s my Hs coach’s son, he ran in the low 4.5s and would absolutely dust anybody on a Streak💀

[@PerfectQuality-kc8kk]

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[@damianflores9335]

Why is the running back wearing linemen. Cleats 🤦‍♂️

[@slickchickennugget1613]

lol

[@seann_1]

They are not linemen cleats they are under armour highlights, they are high top skill cleats

[@Deeznuts-rx8yx]

Damian Flores ikr so many wideouts on our team wear ua highlights

[@dennisjimenez9562]

Are varsity rb weres linemen cleats but he strong asf and skinny

[@stant1975]

Loose ankles 🤷🏻‍♂️

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