Archive for August, 2011
Defensive Back Technique – Breaking Down Transitions
Once your players have the proper stance and backpedal down pat, it’s time to introduce them to some more advanced defensive back techniques. Namely the weave, the drive, and the open techniques. Which are all vital to your success as a corner or safety. The weave is a lateral run, the drive is used when [...]
Linebacker Tackle Drills – Fundamental Focus
There may be no skill more important to a linebacker than his tackling ability. No matter how good they are at recognizing plays and beating blocks, it’s all for nought if they can’t bring the ball handler down. That’s why you need to work on the fundamentals of tackling, making sure players focus on proper [...]
Running Backs + Barrel Drills = Results
Often what separates good running backs from great ones isn’t top end speed or bulldozing power – but the ability to recognize holes and change direction without sacrificing too much power or speed. Sure, a 4.3 40 yard dash is great, but how often in football does your running back run for 40 yards in [...]
Wide Receiver Drills – Improving Hand Strength and Coordination
As a wide receiver, it can be touh to work on your skills on your own, as by definition of your position you need someone else there to practice with yout. But there are a couple of very effective drills that you can do all on your own, to help with your hand strength as [...]
How To Add (At Least!) 10 Yards On Your Deepest Throw
While not every player has the potential arm strength to throw the ball 60-70 yards, any player can put these simple drills to work and see fantastic gains in arm strength and deep ball accuracy. Flat Footed Throws It’s very important to start with a warm up, as you don’t want to be putting your [...]
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