Blind Sides
Purpose To work on reaction time and improve catch radius as well as body control. Set Up Line up 5 cones in a straight line. Stand 10 yards from your partner with
Resistance Running
Purpose Have a partner loop a resistance band or rope around your waist and stand behind you. Create a diamond shape using 4 cones placed 5 yards apart. Assign a number
Wall Catch
Purpose To work on reaction time and hands. Set Up Start facing a wall with your back to your partner. Instructions Partner throws a ball off the wall without any notice. Player catches
Around The World
Purpose To enforce the importance of isolating the hands and get players comfortable making catches from unfamiliar angles. Set Up Lie down on your back and have your partner stand a couple
Ball Pushups
Purpose To improve grip, core, and upper body strength. Set Up Grab 2 footballs and get into a regular pushup stance with your neck, back and legs aligned – but instead of
Cone Plant Reaction Drill
Purpose To teach and reinforce the proper technique when backpedaling and changing direction. Set Up Set out two pairs of cones about 10 yards apart, with 2 more pairs 5 and 10
Goalie Drill
Purpose To work on catching difficult passes. Set Up Grab a partner to act as passer, get into the stance on the LOS, and place net or some other object (a wall,
Obstacle Jumps
Purpose To develop speed and explosiveness Set Up Setup a small obstacle, such as a cone or mini-hurdle to jump over. Instructions Jumps to complete over the obstacle include: 2 Feet Side to Sides
Cone Conditioning Drill
Purpose To work on conditioning and pushing through fatigue. Set Up Setup 2 cones 40 yards apart and get ready in an athletic stance at one cone. Instructions Start the drill by doing
Med Ball High Knees
Purpose To improve core strength and conditioning. Set Up Set up an agility ladder on a flat surface. Or create your own using chalk or tape. Player starts at one end holding
Top 5 At-Home Football Drills
Looking for at-home football drills? Here are our top 5 - with a focus on speed and agility, ballhandling, and throwing accuracy. Each one can be done right in your back
No Step Drill
Purpose To work on perfecting foot to ball contact and warmup the leg. Set Up Place a football on a kicking tee and stand with your plant leg a couple feet away
Pressure Escape Drill
Purpose To teach passers how to avoid pressure up the middle while keeping their eyes downfield. Set Up QB will get ready at LOS with ball in hand. Setup 2 hula hoops
Circle Drill
Purpose To work on making accurate throws while on the move. Set Up Place a single cone on the ground and have you and your partner stand facing each other, each 5
Cut Footwork
Purpose To work on coordination and agility while getting players loose. Set Up If you’ve got a rope ladder, great! Otherwise, you can make one of your own pretty easily with a
Barrell Drills
Purpose To teach lineman how to fire out and drive low and in control. Set Up You’ll need a barrel or a large garbage can. Have the player get in 3 point
Solve the Problem
Purpose To make QB’s think and improve their ability to process information on the dropback. Set Up Line up 5 cones in a straight line Set up 3 or more targets using
Hop and Switch
Purpose To work on balance, explosion, and ball control while switching hands. Set Up Grab a football and start off on your right leg, with the ball in your right hand and