Len, one of my readers, came up with some great suggestions for developing football skills. Keep ‘em coming!
From Len…
I have coached football at all levels many times.
One drill has stood the test of time, year after year regardless of the age group. I call it “2 on 2″ and it is performed as one of 4 defensive workstations that go on concurrently for a 4 min period. Then a rotation occurs and each group rotate to the next station.
Here is the drill:
Objective: To evaluate and reinforce the fundamentals required to play:
Offensive line, Defensive line, Linebacker,Running back
Set-up:
4 cones to right and left of center representing 3 hole and 5 hole, 4 hole & 6 hole
O lineman takes his stance as a right or left guard
D lineman takes his stance head up or shaded to the O lineman
Linebacker takes his stance as an inside backer directly behind D lineman
Running back takes his stance directly behind O lineman
Coach Position & Actions:
A coach stands directly behind the linebacker and gives a non-verbal hand signal representing snap count (1, 2, 3) and direction of the run.
Both the running back and the O lineman are looking at this signal but NOT the 2 defensive players. Coach then calls out cadence and the action begins
Action:
O lineman employs punch-push, single or double shoulder or cut and crab block on the defensive lineman blocking him in the correct direction indicated for the running back by the hand signal from the coach.
D lineman employs any combat skill to defeat the block and to come under control to make and deliver the tackle.
Linebacker employs his skill at reading the block of the O lineman, scrapping up, filling the hole and making the perfect tackle.
Running back (with ball) runs between the cones (never around them) and in a straight line.
If runner scores he high-fives his O lineman and Defense runs 20 yard sprint
If tackle is made by linebacker or D lineman, they high-five and Offense runs 20 yard sprint.
Rotate your group of players through all four positions.
This is an excellent team-building and skill building drill.
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