Some leagues have prohibited it.In my eyes it is just like any other contact drill, it has its purpose as long as it is not over-done to the point of being abusive. Any drill can be abusive if not properly monitored. Example - simple tackling drill. Take a 90 pound fullback and have a 50 pound first year player tackle him. The fullback runs over the 50 pounder once maybe twice. You do that 5 times in a row in the same practice and you are abusing not teaching.

I am sorry to hear that, but I wouldn't blame the injury on a drill that was done. I am just guessing, but I am assuming he hit the ground and someone fell on top of him? Realize that that could happen during a regular game of football. Unfortunately injuries happen n all yuth sports. If you do think the drill was "over the top" I would approach the league director concerning it. My guess is the coach probably feels horrible about your son's injury.

First, I am sorry to hear that. I Know the feeling.i once dislocated my shoulder recovering a fumble.The very next day i cracked a rib. and two days later i got a broke my hand and had to play the rest of the season in a cast. bull in the ring is not illegal, alot of leagues have banned it because parents feel its to dangerous. You should see Oklahoma Drills. Or Nutcrackers. this is football. It's got a rep of being kinda physical. I do agree that running a drill like 'bull in the ring' too long is abusive. but so can up downs, jumping jacks and wind sprints. All i'm saying is my kid is a 100+ lbs running QB. My daughter is a 58lbs safety. During practice they meet up a whole lot. Does that mean i should change her position or ban my kid from running the ball during practice.