Shuffle and Switch
Purpose To improve ball security and work on keeping center of gravity low and the shoulders squared. Set Up Lay down 4-6 agility bags or pool noodles, 2-3 yards apart. Start at
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
Sudden Change
Purpose To improve a quarterback’s footwork and ability to locate his target and make an accurate throw under pressure. Set Up Line up two hula hoops 3-5 yards behind you, one yard
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
Stretch and Break Drill
Purpose To develop a defensive back's ballhawking instincts Drill Setup Passer at the line of scrimmage with a football, and a receiver on either side of him, 10 yards apart Defensive back
Fold Block (Tight End & Tackle)
Purpose This drill is designed to teach the tackle and tight end how to fold block and widen the B and C gap. Set Up In this drill, you will need the
Goal Line Passing
Purpose To give players a chance to work on throwing passes near the end zone. Set Up You will need a QB an d a football, a C, and a line of
Tennis Ball Block Drill
Purpose Offensive linemen learn how to perform solid run blocking on linebackers, by learning to block according to the reaction of the linebacker. Set Up Offensive lineman and linebackers will do this
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
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 each
Block Recognition Drill
Purpose To get defenders reps reacting to and dealing with a variety of blocks in a game-like situation. Drill Setup Have three offensive linemen get down in stance, with a defensive lineman
Globetrotter Drill
Purpose To teach players to focus in on the football, to keep nice soft hands, and to always be aware of their surroundings. Set Up Have 6-8 players circle up. You’ll also
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
Pocket Presence Drill
Purpose To work on movement and footwork in the pocket while keeping the eyes downfield. Set Up Place 2 hula hoops 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage and 2 yards apart.
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,
Punch Drill
Purpose To teach and reinforce the proper blocking technique when In pass protection. Set Up Have players get into groups of three, with each group grabbing two blocking shields. The two players
Hide and Seek Drill
Purpose To works on a receivers ability to come back to the ball, find a throwing lane, and catch the ball. Set Up You will need a football, a dummy bag and
Backpedal Shuffle Break on Ball
Purpose To work on footwork, agility and develop ballhawking instincts. Set Up The defensive backs will form a line 5 yards in front of the coach, who will have a football in