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Mastering Rundowns (Stop the Chaos)

Four progressive rundown drills that teach communication, limited throws and forcing the runner to commit.

Equipment:
Ball only
Duration:
About 12 min
Setting:
Outdoor
Players:
Small group

Coaching notes

Warm-up, reaction and full rundown progressions that eliminate the common chaos of multiple throws and poor angles.

Objectives

Execute clean rundowns with minimal throws; improve communication and positioning; force the runner into a decision.

Coaching cues

Limit throws; communicate early; force commit; proper angle and tag technique; clear after the throw.

Common errors

Too many throws; poor communication; running the runner instead of forcing him; bad angles.

Steps

  1. 1. Warm-up rundown patterns
  2. 2. Reaction drills
  3. 3. Full rundown with communication
  4. 4. Game-speed reps with decision forcing
Source: Dominate The Diamond

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