I got the inspiration for this coaching football technique from one of my subscribers. Try it out and let me know what you think!
From Scott…
There is one football drill I do once a week. It’s called the Oklahoma Drill.
Between 2 blocking dummies, approximately 5-6 feet apart, you line up 1 offensive and 1 defensive lineman against each other. You also have 1 player running the ball and 1 backer (lb/cb/fs/ss whatever) behind the D-line.
The O-line has to block the D-line and the runner has to get past the backer and d-line. The backer has to commit one way or the other. The runner tells the O-line where he is going and the O-line has to block accordingly. Now, the kicker is, no matter your size or strength, you will be a runner and O-line and visa versa on the D. That lets the kids see a multitude of looks and how to deal with players of different sizes.
I have had 80 pounders blocking 130 pounders. And I have had 140 pounders running the ball against 70 pounders. You get good hits on this drill and it helps first year players break that fear of hitting and being hit. If they make mistakes, we correct it on the spot and have them repeat it.
Note: I do this drill the first football practice after a game when we have time before the next game. After a healthy dose of stretching and warm ups and time with their position football coaches, the drill begins.
Rarely do I do conditioning afterwards because it is a purely physical drill and I do not want them exhausted or hurt. There are usually a few bumps, lumps, and bruises, but it comes with the territory. Come game time they are ready to hit their opponent instead of each other. I know this drill is known by a slew of other names.
This drill has always been successful for us and the kids love it. If we let them they would do it every day. We (the coaches) always keep this drill positive. We praise the small things and even when the kids mess up, we keep it positive with no yelling or down talk. You also see kids step up and good rivalries build. And you find a few diamonds in the rough.
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