Shed the Blocker Tackle Drill
Purpose Linebackers and defensive lineman learn how to shed several blocks in order to string a play out to the sideline and then make the tackle. Set Up Line up the defender
30 Minute Speed & Agility Workout
Equipment Needed: 1 Football, 6 Cones, Agility Ladder, Tape, 4 Agility Bags or Pool Noodles Stops & Starts - 3 Circuits Line up 5 cones in a straight line, 5 yards apart.
Resisted Lateral Slide
Purpose This is a great drill to work on lateral quickness and speed conditioning. Set Up Get in good athletic position with knees bent and back flat. Partner stands at your side
Pancake Drill
Purpose Offensive lineman learn to execute a drive block with a pancake finish. They will also practice the essential elements of run blocking and dominating the defensive player. Set Up You can
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