3 on 3 Passing
Purpose To get passing game reps for both the offense and defense in a game-like situation Drill Setup To start, coach will huddle up with the offense and give the wide receivers
Football Drills
Balance Drill for Agility & Footwork
Purpose To improve balance, agility and footwork Drill Setup All players grab a football and spread out so they have plenty of space around them How it Works Players hold ball in irght
Breakthrough Drill
Purpose Teaching runners to stay low, run with power and be decisive Drill Setup Have two defensive players line up side by side with blocking bags Have a third defensive player line
Game Speed Catches
Purpose Improving catching ability in a variety of situations Drill Setup Setup 2 coaches facing each other 10 yards apart, each with several footballs Player participating in drill lines up between coaches,
Circle the Tires
Purpose To work on agility, speed, and acceleration Drill Setup Setup 4-6 large tractor tires about 4 yards apart Players grab a ball and line up on one end How it Works 1st
1 v 1 Pass Rush Drill
Purpose To work on pass rush moves & finishing the play in a game-like situation Drill Setup Have five offensive linemen line up over top of five defensive linemen Place a tackling
“Three Yard Star” Agility Drill
Purpose The focus of this drill is to build quickness, short area speed, and agility in change of direction Set Up Set up four cones in a star pattern. Cones should be
Clockwork Drill
Purpose To teach and reinforce the ability to catch the football away from the body with the hands isolated Drill Setup Players pair off, grab a football, and stand about 10 yards
Read and Go Drill
Purpose To improve ball carrier's vision, agility, and reaction time Drill Setup Running backs all grab a football and form a line Coach stands behind tackling dummy about 5-7 yards in front
90 Degree Cut Drill for Receivers
Purpose Helps players develop their 90-degree cuts, which are beneficial for out routes and other common receiving routes. Set Up Set six cones anywhere on the field. Four cones should be set
“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
Ball Fight Drill
Purpose This drill stresses the importance of both ball possession and of fighting for the ball. Players improve conditioning while also learning the importance of both ball security and of
Bags & Cans Drill
Purpose This drill teaches agility and demeanor in traffic. In particular, it teaches running backs to move their hips once they get through the line of scrimmage and into the second
The Elway Drill
Purpose This drill is designed to improve a quarterback’s ability to move up and back and side to side on the football field. Set Up Place four bags together on the field
Shuffle and Lift Drill
Purpose This drill focuses on generating explosiveness through the hip roll, while incorporating the some of the finishing stages of the tackle. Set Up The tackler and ball carrier should line up
Settle and Noose Drill
Purpose This drill is designed to help running backs find the space between the linebackers. Set Up Set two bags five yards apart. Coach, quarterback, or another player, stands in front of
Camera On Your Back Blocking Drill
Purpose Helps linemen understand how far their blocking assignments should be taken. Set Up You can set up an offensive line against tackling dummies first, and you can put a running back
D Line Scramble Defensive Drill
Purpose To put the defensive lineman through a gauntlet of sorts, working on a variety of necessary skills. Set Up You’ll need two cones, 3-4 flat bags or blocking shields (or anything