Deer drives are definitely a regional thing. In PA we do them every year, Ohio too. I've shot many deer on the trot/run. The key to good deer drives is knowing your escape routes and setting up on them. If you're pretty sure where the deer will go when pushed you can usually put your standers right on top of them.
For you western guys.... I've often wondered why they don't push out the creek bottoms etc... seems like good areas to push.
-Jake