As the running back approaches, extend the ball with both hands toward the running back’s belly. Just before contact with the ball to the running back’s belly, pull your opposite hand off the ball, while still reaching with the hand closest to the running back.

When the quarterback receives the ball, you should step toward him to receive the handoff. The moment where the running back and the quarterback come together is called the mesh point. This needs to be well timed in order for the handoff to be smooth. The quarterback and running back must practice this to make sure they are in sync.