(S9) - Weekend PT 1 - Training

[GoonerBear]

For workouts for the coming season, while Kolby Deringer has had to work on his strength, his game sense, agility and hands to be more of a dual-threat on defense, speed has been a big key this offseason. Running backs are getting better than ever and he's gotta be able to catch them and receivers. Workouts this offseason have included shuttles, ladders, three-cones, 100-meter sprints, wind-resistance sprints, sand sprints and pursuit drills, all of which build speed and have helped with stamina on the field as well.

In addition, he's been working on his legs for that explosive burst and base to bring down a ball carrier with the greatest exercise known to man - squats. As of late, he's been two-plating it. Backs and receivers better watch out because he may be susceptible to unleashing his inner WWE wrestler, picking you up and using you as a weight before you get dropped. Clutch that ball tight, because some of that arm work in the gym - barbells, dumbbells, pull-ups and other body-weight exercises have him ready to put the pressure on and knock some more fumbles loose.

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