Offense Techinique Part 2 and the Internet Forums

Running Backs

Being that I have never tried to play this position, I already knew about most of the basics.  There are two different positions that make up the running backs, the halfback and fullback.  The halfback (tailback) is the back who is usually the ball carrier.  They tend to be faster than the fullback and are expected to use their quickness and speed to gain yardage.  The fullback is usually bigger and slower than the halfback,but their main functions are to run block and carry the ball in short yardage situations.  The course did not get into specifics about carrying the ball, but it did instruct on basic aspects of the position such as stances, taking handoffs, and pass catching.

There are two stances for the position.  The halfback is usually in the 2-point stance, feet should width apart with their hands placed on the thighs.  The three point stance is where the feet are the same as the 2-point stance, but one of the hands is place on the ground in front of them.  The hand-off technique has not change other than many systems now have plays where the running back gets the ball directed snapped to them by a the center. (Wildcat)  When the quarterback hands the ball off, the running back's inside arm and hand is placed across the chest while the outside arm and hand come across the stomach to create a pocket for the ball between the arms.  The image below demonstrates this process.

Now as for my other resource, the internet forums, I have gone from a purely reader to a creator of threads where I posted this thread: "I am a just finishing my credentialing program and I am in the process of filling out applications.  Now I know that many schools would prefer to have teacher coaches over walk-ons, but I lack experience coaching any sport at the high school level.  My question is how do I approach the topic in my interview if my preferred coaching job is football?  I played a couple of years in high school but was never the starter, but I have always followed the game I think I have a pretty good understanding of the game.  My only coaching experience is coaching my two sons' Pony baseball teams.  What kind of things I can I do now on my own to learn the coaching aspect better that would help me in an interview.  Any pointers is appreciated."

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