Bad Ball Drill
Purpose To work on a players ability to make difficult catches. Set Up Have the receivers form a single file line, and stand about 15-20 yards in front of it. You’ll also
Two Hit Drill
Purpose To work on stance, footwork, and fit position for offensive linemen. Set Up You’ll need 5 offensive linemen and 5 defensive linemen, all on the line of scrimmage about a yard
Fade Drill
Purpose To teach QBs the proper way to throw a long, high ball, and to teach WRs how to high point the ball and use change of pace to get open. Set
Fill The Gap Drill
Purpose To teach proper pursuit and tackling techniques. Set Up Line up 4 dummy bags about 2 yards apart, with a final cone 5 yards after the last bag. You’ll also need
7 on 7
Purpose To give players the chance to work on running routes and throwing passes in a semi-live situation. Set Up The QB, a C, and 5 WRs will go up against a
Run & Roll
Purpose To get players loose while working on coordination, agility, and hustle. Set Up Have the players line up and spread out on the goal line. Execution On the coach’s signal, the players
Breakdown Plant & Drive
Purpose To get players loose and work on their ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction under control. Set Up Setup 6 cones - form a square with the first 4, and
Ball Exchange Relay
Purpose To get players loose, work on conditioning and how to take a ball handoff securely. Set Up Divide the team into two groups, and have them form two single file lines.
Hit The Hole Drill
Purpose To get players reps taking a handoff and exploding through the hole and out into the 2nd level of the defense. Set Up You’ll need 2 cones, a dummy bag, a
QB Protect Drill
Purpose To teach offensive lineman how to sustain and finish their blocks on a pass play. Set Up Set up a dummy bag, and have two offensive linemen line up a couple
Footfire Drill
Purpose To work on decelerating into cuts, footwork, and blocking in the run game. Set Up Have players pair off with teammates of similar strength and size. Each pair will need a
Goal Line Running Drill
Purpose To teach players how to run with power and control and finish off runs at the goal line. Set Up You can have multiple groups running this drill at the same
5 Yard Shuttle
Purpose To work on short area agility and explosiveness. Set Up Have the players form a single file line. Place a cone 5 yards directly in front of the line, and another
Mirror Stalk Block
Purpose To teach players how to track and block defenders. Set Up Begin by putting four cones down, 5 yards apart with one pair 3 yards behind the other. One player will
Jump Cut Drill
Purpose To improve agility and to teach ball carriers the proper footwork for making jump cuts. Set Up You’ll need 12 cones. Place one cone down, then continue to place cones in
Cone Drill
Purpose To work on conditioning and agility. Set Up Setup 5 cones - 4 forming a square, each 10 yards apart, with the 5th cone in the middle. Players will form at
10 Yard Drive Drill
Purpose Offensive lineman learn that blocking is not just about hitting a player once and then letting them go. It is about engaging, maintaining and driving that block out of
Out Route Drill
Purpose This drill covers the last five yards of an out route. Particular attention should be placed on the player sticking his inside leg to make a good outside break and