Purpose: To develop proper handoff and footwork techniques for the wedge handoff.
Equipment: 2 shields with players, 4 cones, 1 or 2 footballs.
How: On quarterback and one running back face a skeleton line of four cones (G/C/G—E) with proper hole splits. A player with a shield is in the runners hole and another player with a shield is at the DE postion facing inward. On “GO” from the QB the QB executes a proper handoff and executes a kickout block on the EMLOS (DE). The running back secures the ball properly and steps into the shield and drives it back for five yards as if simulating the driving while in the wedge. You should do 3 reps to each side for all players.
1. B-Back (FB) Stance
2. B-Back Position
Quarterback’s Stance
3. Taking A Handoff
On “GO”, make sure everyone is set. Step out of the B-Back’s path with your right foot. Nothing fancy, just hand him the ball and Kick-out the play side EMLOS (DE).
HIT QUICKLY WITH NO DELAY.
Be prepared to dive over the pile if things stack up. Otherwise push the wedge. Take lots of short, choppy, steps with the knees high. Keep your eyes open for daylight.