Open Field Tackling
Purpose To work on pursuit and tackling form in the open field. Set Up Setup 4 cones, all 10 yards apart. Have the LB’s form a line on one end, with the ball carriers on the...
Open Man Drill
Purpose To teach players how to quickly identify the open receiver and make an accurate pass Set Up Have the receivers spread out all over the field, and a quarterback at the...
Step Over Bag
Purpose To work on coordination, agility, and field awareness. Set Up Setup 5 agility bags about 2-3 yards apart. You’ll also want to setup 2 cones about 7 yards away from...
Pocket Presence Drill
Purpose To develop a QBs ability to avoid the rush while keeping his eyes downfield. Set Up Have a QB line up in the center of the field, and the rest of the players form 3...
DB Zone Break
Purpose To teach defensive backs how to read the quarterbacks eyes and drive on the ball when in zone coverage. Set Up You’ll need two WRs and a passer, as well as a...
Bad Ball Drill
Purpose To work on a players ability to make difficult catches. Set Up Have the receivers form a single file line, and stand about 15-20 yards in front of it. You’ll also need...
Two Hit Drill
Purpose To work on stance, footwork, and fit position for offensive linemen. Set Up You’ll need 5 offensive linemen and 5 defensive linemen, all on the line of scrimmage about...
1 V 1 Pass Rush
Purpose To work on pass rush moves and finishing the play in a game situation. Set Up Have five offensive linemen and five defensive linemen line up across from each other....
Fade Drill
Purpose To teach QBs the proper way to throw a long, high ball, and to teach WRs how to high point the ball and use change of pace to get open. Set Up Split the team into two...
Fill The Gap Drill
Purpose To teach proper pursuit and tackling techniques. Set Up Line up 4 dummy bags about 2 yards apart, with a final cone 5 yards after the last bag. You’ll also need two...
Blitz Pickup
Purpose To teach players how to slide and pick up a defender on the move to protect the QB. Set Up You’ll need either cones or agility bags to create two lanes, each with a...
7 on 7
Purpose To give players the chance to work on running routes and throwing passes in a semi-live situation. Set Up The QB, a C, and 5 WRs will go up against a team of 7...
Run & Roll
Purpose To get players loose while working on coordination, agility, and hustle. Set Up Have the players line up and spread out on the goal line. Execution On the coach’s...
Breakdown Plant & Drive
Purpose To get players loose and work on their ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction under control. Set Up Setup 6 cones – form a square with the first 4,...
Ball Exchange Relay
Purpose To get players loose, work on conditioning and how to take a ball handoff securely. Set Up Divide the team into two groups, and have them form two single file lines....
Hit The Hole Drill
Purpose To get players reps taking a handoff and exploding through the hole and out into the 2nd level of the defense. Set Up You’ll need 2 cones, a dummy bag, a broom stick...
QB Protect Drill
Purpose To teach offensive lineman how to sustain and finish their blocks on a pass play. Set Up Set up a dummy bag, and have two offensive linemen line up a couple yards in...
Footfire Drill
Purpose To work on decelerating into cuts, footwork, and blocking in the run game. Set Up Have players pair off with teammates of similar strength and size. Each pair will...