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
Football Drills
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
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
Harness Runs
Purpose Muscle contraction for explosiveness and quickness Instructions Strap some type of harness around your upper body. Have a partner hold the harness and pull against you as you sprint. If you
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
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