Assign players the positions of Centre, RB, QB and defenders. QB decides if the RB will run right or left. On QB’s command, Centre snaps the ball to the QB. QB hands the ball off to the RB who runs to the decided side and tries to evade the defender.

Rotate roles so everyone gets to play in each of the three positions.

TEACHING POINTS

Handing off a football: • turn and face
• step diagonal
• extend arms

• place ball firmly in running back’s stomach

Receiving a handoff:

• step diagonal towards hole

• inside elbow up, outside elbow down

• receive, tuck and run!

Next Round: add a WR (player who catches a pass) so the OFFENSIVE team can run some passing plays too.

Modifications

To make it more challenging, add a third defender in the middle who steps right or left just before the snap. RB and QB will need to read the movement and go the opposite way. To make it easier, remove the defenders and focus on running in the correct direction.

Special Needs Modifications

use a different type of ball, make playing area smaller/bigger