Football Tutorials

Football Tackling Drill

Here is an advanced tackling drill that I actually learned from my high school coach! This drill places a premium on sound tackling fundamentals but also instills toughness.

Football Practice Drill – Big Man Duel

The players love doing this drill that we call the Big Man Duel. It is a great way to improve both the offensive and defensive line players and at the same time, incorporating a competitive influence.

Football Linebacker Drill

Our philosophy of defense is to pressure the QB. We run a 4-4 defense and this is one of our favorite linebacker drills because all the linebackers get to try offense and defense.

Offensive Line Progression Drill

We use this offfensive line progression drill a lot to make sure our team knows that offensive line play is very important to us as a team. Everyone understands the concept and can substitute when requiredâ€“even if they are a defensive player.

Youth Football Conditioning Drills – Bloomfield Blitz & Tennis Ball Race

I run this pursuit drill as a race. I call it the Bloomfield Blitz and when used as a competition, the kids get conditioning and learn an important skill at the same time.

Heads Up Linemen Drill

One drill that has worked great in the years I've been coaching is the Heads Up Linemen drill. I'm sure most coaches already do this or a similar drill, but here's how we run it.

Drills for Coaching Youth Football

These two youth drills are ones we use at the beginning of practice. The first works on conditioning and the second one teaches them how to be aggressive and not afraid of contact.

Tackling Circuit Drill

One of the drills we use is that tackling circuit. I realize that when we give up touchdowns and big plays it is almost always due to poor tackling.

Youth Lineman Football Drill

Here is one drill we have used with our youth football team specifically for our lineman, both offensive lineman and defensive lineman.

Receiver Drills for Football – Footwork, Balance and Timing Drills

Give these two drills a try at your next practice. The Footwork and Balance drill is excellent for your running backs, wide receivers and defensive backs. The Quarterback/Receiver Timing Drill is great for timing pattern fun also.

Football Tackling Drills – Dive Roll Tackle Drill and Bean Bag Drill

Looking to improve your players skills with some fresh new drills? Here are two drills to add to your list that your players will love and hone their skills

Football Training Drills – Pass Rushing Defensive Drill

One of my favorite defensive drills is this Pass Rushing Drill. Even though it is a defensive drill to work on pass rushing, the other linemen can work on their drive blocking techniques to counter the defender and this should make everybody that much better.

Offensive Line Football Drills – Quarterback Handoff

One idea that worked well for a young team (9yr olds) that I had coached was a simple drill to improve reps for the center QB exchange, QB RB handoff. We had some difficulties in our first games with these transitions, so I went back to a basic drill that I had used in the past and decided to spend 10 -15 minutes on every night of practice after water break following our quick drills.

Defensive Football Drills – Proper Tackling and Positioning Drill

This drill has been one of the best for teaching my backfield and LB kids to learn to hit as opposed to get hit. It is also very good for proper tackling and positioning. Even though I use this drill with my younger players, 8-9 year olds it works well for all ages.

Football Drills