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Slow it down. Learn what you’re seeing. When a defender’s shoulders turn or their legs cross over, cut behind them. They’ve already committed, making it much harder for them to redirect and finish the tackle. Awareness is what makes great cuts great.

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When it comes to running through contact, it’s you versus the defender. The question is simple: who can deliver the better blow while staying in control?

As a running back, your base is everything. A strong, balanced base allows you to generate force without putting yourself in a vulnerable position. Keep your feet underneath you, lower your pads, tighten your core, and drive your legs through contact. The runner who wins the leverage battle usually wins the collision.

Physical football isn’t just about being tougher. It’s about understanding how to protect your body while still delivering powerful, efficient contact. By staying square, maintaining a strong base, and striking with proper body position, you reduce unnecessary hits on yourself while maximizing the force you deliver to the defender.

Everything has to translate. Train your body to create contact the right way, not just harder. That’s how you finish runs, stay healthier, and consistently move the pile.

If you pay attention to his upper body when his legs move, it never rises. He stays level through every step, which allows him to change direction without wasting movement.

That’s what makes his footwork so efficient, explosive, and dangerous.

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