Inline Tackling Drill
Purpose This drill is a half speed, game-like drill that simulates shedding a block, creating a pursuit angle and stopping a ball carrier at the line of scrimmage. Set Up Set up
Football Drills
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
Quick Slant Drill
Purpose Players learn the slant, which is a great play for younger players. Set Up You can have two quarterbacks side-by-side with two receivers to the left and two to the right. Execution
Base Coverage Drill
Drill Type: Quarterback/Receiver Drill Purpose This drill is set up to give an impression of base coverages. Set Up Set up a two-high coverage using the barrels as the safeties. The cones
Hook Flat Combination Drill
Drill Type: Receiver Drill Purpose In this drill, we use a three-deep concept defensive alignment. This is a great opportunity for quarterbacks to see spacing, for receivers to see the
Kickoff Return Evaluation Drill
When you want to see if a player can put all of the components of good kickoff return together to make the block and protect the ballcarrier, the Kick Off
“Back to the Wall” Drill
Drill Type: Wide Receiver Drill Purpose This basic wide receiver drill for kids emphasizes good technique of good base, good reach, catch, and tuck. Diagram Execution The receiver turns his back and on
“14 Cones” Linebacker Drill for Fumble Recovery
Drill Type: Linebacker Drill Purpose This linebacker drill teaches players to maintain a good hitting position, bending at the knees and staying in that proper position at all times. Set Up Use
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
Three Weave Drill
Drill Type: Defensive Back Drill Purpose Allows players to become comfortable with attacking a receiver three times in different directions. Set Up Place 2 players 5 yards apart, facing each other, with
Zone Mesh Drill
Drill Type: Defensive Back Drill Set Up Have your quarterback line up with the runner in the backfield waiting on his signal. On the right side on the other side
Spring To Action Drill for Kick Off Return
In this video blog post, we are demonstrating fish hooks on a kick off return. We also show you a kick off return circuit that you can add to your
Linebacker Hole Tackling Drill
This is probably my favorite tackling drill. In this drill, we use four cones to create holes, and the tackler doesn't know where he is going. He is working on
Football Agility Drill: The Double Foot Shuffle
In today's video blog post, I am sharing a great agility drill called “The Double Foot Shuffle” Agility Drill. The double foot shuffle allows your athlete to work on their
Sideline Catch Drill
In today's video blog post, we are talking about an excellent sideline catch drill for running backs. In this running back drill, we are going to focus on teaching the
Simon Says Agility Drill
Purpose This drill is great for not only improving a player’s agility, but also improves their reaction time, and teaches them that they should keep an eye on what’s happening with
Cutback Drill
Purpose If you find that your players are constantly overcommitting and allowing large cutback lanes, this is a great drill to teach them how to stop and contain the ball carrier. Set
Shake and Bake Drill
Drill Type: Defensive Line Drill Purpose Very effective in stopping an offensive lineman from kicking back and taking him to where you surface to get to the quarterback; it also allows