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
Offensive Line Drills
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.
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
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,
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
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
Gamewinner
Purpose To get players used to getting set quickly and getting off the FG in a hurry-up situation. Drill Setup Have you’re entire offense out on the field, and one ball. How it
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
5 Yard Shuttle
Purpose To work on short area agility and explosiveness. Set Up Have the players form a single file line. Place a cone 5 yards directly in front of the line, and another
“The Last 5 Yards” Receiver Drill
Purpose In this drill, receivers practice the last five yards of a hook, comeback or other route that involves planting the outside foot and running back toward the quarterback. Set Up Set
Fire Out From The 30 Drill
Purpose This drill rewards the offensive linemen that fire out of their stance and drive their block for 10 yards. Each player will begin to understand the importance of firing
The Ball Punch Drill
One good offensive line drill to do is ball punches. Use some heavier balls (ten pounds or so) that will over train the hands. Tell your guys to put the
The Gap Blocking Drill
Drill Type: Offensive Line Drill Purpose This drill focuses on reading and plugging up gaps before the ball carrier can get out into the linebacking core or secondary. Set Up Set up
The Cupping Drill for Pass Protection
Play Type: Pass Protection Purpose You must have good teamwork and technique for successful pass protection. This drill teaches linemen the cupping shape to create a pocket and protect the
Stance to Start – Offensive Line Drill
There's no position that requires more discipline or technique than offensive lineman. Success as an offensive football team hinges on their ability to control the line of scrimmage. It all starts
Double Team Offensive Line Drill
Often called a power block, the purpose of this offensive line drill is to learn good movement and chipping off the linebacker. In this offensive line drill, you want to have
The “Draw Block” Drill for the Offensive Line
Even at the youth and middle school football levels, the Draw is a very significant running play in anyone’s offense, be it the quarterback draw, the fullback draw, or the