Running Back Blocking Progression
April 14, 2026
During the 2026 AFCA Convention, John Carroll College’s Running Backs Coach, Felicia Teeter, covered her specialized blocking progression that is designed to develop the physical and mental toughness of running backs.
Her methodology begins with foundational six-point and four-point ground drills to emphasize explosive hip extension and proper hand placement.
The instruction then transitions to standing drills where players practice closing space violently and managing multiple defenders using arm shields. To address real-game scenarios, Teeter introduces a dynamic lead-blocking drill using a stability ball to simulate a moving ball carrier. This exercise forces blockers to adjust their leverage based on the defender’s angle and the ball’s trajectory.
2026 Convention Skills & Drills Are Now Live: CLICK HERE
As you prepare for Spring Ball, don’t stop with just one session. All 2026 Skills & Drills presentations from the AFCA Convention are now available in the AFCA Digital Library. AFCA members can log in to watch this tackling system in full, along with hundreds of additional position-specific sessions designed to help you build practice plans, install new drills, and sharpen fundamentals across your program.
If you’re looking to maximize your spring practice efficiency, the AFCA Digital Library is your year-round resource for proven drills, clinic tape, and coaching insight from every level of the game. Log in today and start building your Spring Ball practice script.
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
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During the 2026 AFCA Convention, John Carroll College’s Running Backs Coach, Felicia Teeter, covered her specialized blocking progression that is designed to develop the physical and mental toughness of running backs.
Her methodology begins with foundational six-point and four-point ground drills to emphasize explosive hip extension and proper hand placement.
The instruction then transitions to standing drills where players practice closing space violently and managing multiple defenders using arm shields. To address real-game scenarios, Teeter introduces a dynamic lead-blocking drill using a stability ball to simulate a moving ball carrier. This exercise forces blockers to adjust their leverage based on the defender’s angle and the ball’s trajectory.
2026 Convention Skills & Drills Are Now Live: CLICK HERE
As you prepare for Spring Ball, don’t stop with just one session. All 2026 Skills & Drills presentations from the AFCA Convention are now available in the AFCA Digital Library. AFCA members can log in to watch this tackling system in full, along with hundreds of additional position-specific sessions designed to help you build practice plans, install new drills, and sharpen fundamentals across your program.
If you’re looking to maximize your spring practice efficiency, the AFCA Digital Library is your year-round resource for proven drills, clinic tape, and coaching insight from every level of the game. Log in today and start building your Spring Ball practice script.
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
