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
Med Ball High Knees
Purpose To improve core strength and conditioning. Set Up Set up an agility ladder on a flat surface. Or create your own using chalk or tape. Player starts at one end holding
Top 5 At-Home Football Drills
Looking for at-home football drills? Here are our top 5 - with a focus on speed and agility, ballhandling, and throwing accuracy. Each one can be done right in your back
Pressure Escape Drill
Purpose To teach passers how to avoid pressure up the middle while keeping their eyes downfield. Set Up QB will get ready at LOS with ball in hand. Setup 2 hula hoops
Circle Drill
Purpose To work on making accurate throws while on the move. Set Up Place a single cone on the ground and have you and your partner stand facing each other, each 5
Cut Footwork
Purpose To work on coordination and agility while getting players loose. Set Up If you’ve got a rope ladder, great! Otherwise, you can make one of your own pretty easily with a
Solve the Problem
Purpose To make QB’s think and improve their ability to process information on the dropback. Set Up Line up 5 cones in a straight line Set up 3 or more targets using
Hop and Switch
Purpose To work on balance, explosion, and ball control while switching hands. Set Up Grab a football and start off on your right leg, with the ball in your right hand and
WR Footwork Drill
Purpose To improve agility and footwork on the most common and useful cuts WRs will be using in their route tree. Set Up You will need 6 cones. Set the first one
Cone Agility Drill
Purpose To work on speed, agility, and acceleration. Set Up Place 4 cones in a box shape 5 yards apart and line up at bottom right cone. Instructions Start off by sprinting up
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,
Follow Through Drill
Purpose To develop natural, reliable kick mechanics and improve both accuracy and power. Set Up Place a football with a tee at an intersection between the sideline and the endzone. The goalline
Karate
Purpose To teach defensive players how to control the hand fight between them and an offensive lineman. Set Up Have players pair off with teammates of similar size and strength, and stand
Ball Wrestling
Purpose To warm players up while also improving their ability to protect the ball while running down field. Set Up Have the players pair off with teammates of similar speed and size.
Stretch and Break Drill
Purpose To work on a defensive back’s awareness, recognition, and ballhawking instincts. Set Up You’ll need a passer on the LOS, and a WR on either side of him, about 10 yards