4-3 Defense – Freeky Fire Zone Blitz
Play Type: Zone Blitz Setup An exotic blitz that will expose all but the most disciplined offensive lines. Effective on all passing downs. Execution For this play the defense will come out in their
Pyramid Course Drill
Drill Type: Wide Receiver Drill Purpose This wide receiver drill forces players to make three catches in quick succession - one heading from right to left, one heading from left to
The Single-Barrel Drill
Drill Type: Running Back Drill Purpose In this youth football drill, the barrel serves as an offensive lineman or an offensive blocker. And we’re running right behind the blocker, who
(SAMson) Blitz
Purpose Here we look to attack the strong side of the formation, with the Sam linebacker coming on a blitz to the ”˜B’ gap while the rest of the defense players
Peel Drill
Drill Type: Linebacker Drill Purpose: It's rare that your linebackers will ever have a straight lane to the ballcarrier - they will usually have to shed at least one, and maybe two
Open Field Tackling
Drill Type: Team Drill Purpose: In this tackling drill drill, we're going to recreate an open field situation and focus on tackling. Set Up: Place your players ten yards apart. Execution: With the bag (or
“Ready, Set, Hut” Team Drill
Purpose: This team drill will help players to get in the proper stance pre-snap. It will also help them explode on the snap of the ball. Set Up: Players get in lines across
Simon Shows
Drill Type: Team Reaction Drill Purpose: Much of football is seeing and reacting as the play develops. This drill will help players learn to read and react. This is similar to
Score Tackling Drill
Purpose This tackling drill isolates the linebacker and puts him in a position where they have to make a read and wrap up the ball carrier one on one. Set Up Set
“Around The Corner” Defensive Line Drill
Purpose This drill focuses on the lineman’s footwork, and their ability to explode not only off the line, but through the quarterback. Set Up Set up a tackle dummy, and stand 5-7
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
Ping Pong Drill
Drill Type: Defensive Back Drill Purpose This defensive back drill allows players to practice getting the best turn situation in terms of covering the maximum amount of ground. The emphasis
Onside Kick Drill
Drill Type: Special Teams Drill Purpose Sometimes the situation of the game calls for an onside kick. Sometimes a coach likes to use an onside kick as an element of surprise
Overload Punt Drill
Drill Type: Special Teams Drill Purpose When an opponent overloads one side of the formation in an attempt to block a punt, your team needs to know who they will block
Return Kick Drill
Drill Type: Special Teams Drill Purpose It’s important for players to set-up in the correct spot to block when returning a kick. This is a great special teams drill to teach
“Rush Against the Pop-Up” Drill
Drill Type: Pass Rush Drill Purpose In this pass rush drill, we simulate ball movement without using the offensive line or each other, instead performing a rush against a short pop-up
Score Tackling Drill
Drill Type: Defense Drill Purpose This drill emphasizes getting in front of ball carriers and attacking them square. Set Up Set up 4 bags, or 4 lines of cones (3 cones deep)
Angle Tackle Drill
Drill Type: Tackling Drill Purpose This tackling drill focuses on getting into the proper tackling position and the mechanics of a tackle from an angle. Set Up The cones should be set