Great post mt
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We all have hear about "3 points of contact" when carrying the ball. KW only used 2 points when he got punched. I agree with everything you said. It could be taught.
Do you think KW has been told about this? Most likely more than once, I would assume. At some point it's up to the player to remember what he was taught since Pop Warner...3 points of contact. High and tight. Protect the ball at all times.
AI Overview
While "3 points of contact" isn't the standard term, running backs secure the ball with a minimum of five points of pressure: fingertips, palm, forearm, bicep, and chest. The term "three points" likely refers to the key parts of the hand-to-ball connection, which involves the fingers in an "eagle claw" grip, the palm, and the forearm wrapping the ball tightly against the body.
The "High and Tight" Technique
The goal is to keep the ball "high and tight" against the body to prevent defenders from stripping it. This involves:
Eagle Claw Grip:
The fingertips wrap around the nose of the ball, with the second and third fingers squeezing.
Palm and Forearm:
The palm then applies pressure to the front third of the ball, and the forearm covers the "belly" of the ball.
Bicep and Chest:
The bicep and chest press against the inside of the ball, creating a tight, compressed fit.
Why This Works
Harder to Strip:
The multiple points of pressure make the ball harder for defenders to dislodge.
Reduced Exposed Ball:
Keeping the ball against the body, with the elbow tight to the body, leaves less surface area for a defender to grab or hit.
Maintains Ball Tip Up:
The eagle claw and high-and-tight position naturally keep the ball's tip up, which is a key part of securing it and keeping the elbow tight to the body.
#HelmetHornsMatter
“Well, the color is good, I like the metallic blue,” Youngblood recently said while laughing, via NFL Journal. “The horn is terrible. It looks like a ‘C.’ When I first saw it on the logo I honestly thought it was a Charger logo.
“Now when I see it on the helmet, it just isn’t a ram horn. There is no distinct curl like a mature ram horn. I don’t know how the Rams could get that wrong. That is your symbol and it has been for what? Seventy years or more? Longer than I have been alive? It’s just not us, it’s not the Rams.”---Mr. Ram Jack Youngblood
Do you think KW has been told about this? Most likely more than once, I would assume. At some point it's up to the player to remember what he was taught since Pop Warner...3 points of contact. High and tight. Protect the ball at all times.
AI Overview
While "3 points of contact" isn't the standard term, running backs secure the ball with a minimum of five points of pressure: fingertips, palm, forearm, bicep, and chest. The term "three points" likely refers to the key parts of the hand-to-ball connection, which involves the fingers in an "eagle claw" grip, the palm, and the forearm wrapping the ball tightly against the body.
The "High and Tight" Technique
The goal is to keep the ball "high and tight" against the body to prevent defenders from stripping it. This involves:
Eagle Claw Grip:
The fingertips wrap around the nose of the ball, with the second and third fingers squeezing.
Palm and Forearm:
The palm then applies pressure to the front third of the ball, and the forearm covers the "belly" of the ball.
Bicep and Chest:
The bicep and chest press against the inside of the ball, creating a tight, compressed fit.
Why This Works
Harder to Strip:
The multiple points of pressure make the ball harder for defenders to dislodge.
Reduced Exposed Ball:
Keeping the ball against the body, with the elbow tight to the body, leaves less surface area for a defender to grab or hit.
Maintains Ball Tip Up:
The eagle claw and high-and-tight position naturally keep the ball's tip up, which is a key part of securing it and keeping the elbow tight to the body.
#HelmetHornsMatter
“Well, the color is good, I like the metallic blue,” Youngblood recently said while laughing, via NFL Journal. “The horn is terrible. It looks like a ‘C.’ When I first saw it on the logo I honestly thought it was a Charger logo.
“Now when I see it on the helmet, it just isn’t a ram horn. There is no distinct curl like a mature ram horn. I don’t know how the Rams could get that wrong. That is your symbol and it has been for what? Seventy years or more? Longer than I have been alive? It’s just not us, it’s not the Rams.”---Mr. Ram Jack Youngblood
