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50 Offensive Youth Football Drills

Table of Contents

Introduction 4
Offensive Line Drills 5
Quarterback Drills 16
Running Back Drills 27
Wide Receiver Drills 38
Offensive Team Drills 49
Appendix One: Basic Terminology 60

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Introduction

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Offensive Line Drills
4-Point Stance Drill

Purpose: To teach players the proper stance
Number of Players: All Offensive Linemen and Tight Ends
Equipment: Shorts or Full Pads
Time: 2 minutes/everyday

Drill Execution:

1) All the OL and TEs line up across the field facing the
coach.
2) On the command of Set, each player bends his
knees and rests his forearms on the inside of each
thigh.
3) On the command of Stance, each player assumes
a 4-point stance (see below)
4) The coach scans down the line checking that
everyone is in a proper stance.
5) On the command of UP, the players come out of
their stances to an upright position.

NOTE: If you want your players to use the 3-point stance,
have your players assume the proper FOUR-point stance and
raise one hand and have them rest it on their inside thigh.

If you teach the four-point stance first your players will have
better balance in the three-point stance.

This is because if players are not used to the four point
stance when they place the ONE hand down, they will
naturally want to place it in the center of their body, which
will make them off-balanced.

Coaching Points:

1) Have players line up with feet even, shoulder-width
apart, in an upright stance.
2) When they go to the SET position, players bend
their knees, keeping their backs straight and heads
up, and rest their forearm on the inside of each
thigh.
3) On the command of Stance, each player reaches
out with both arms and places both hands on the
ground slightly in front of his shoulders.
4) His hips are up, back straight, shoulders even and
head up.
5) Check that your players do not have their hands too
far forward, and they are not lowering their hips to
be more comfortable.
6) At the beginning of the season go one player at a
time until your players become comfortable.

Cone Drill

Purpose: To teach proper blocking stance, footwork and hand use for pass blocking
Equipment: Full Pads

Drill Execution:

1) Place TWO (2) cones on a line that is 7 yards apart.
2) A blocker is aligned in the middle 3 yards from the
cones.
3) A defender is lined up directly in front of the
offensive linemen (OL).
4) On the whistle the defender rushes towards the cone
of his choice, the OL tries to keep him OUTSIDE of
the cone.
5) When the defender passes the cone the blocker
sprints back to the starting position.

Coaching Points:

1) To help condition the offensive linemen he will get
as many reps as possible in 15 seconds, should be
able to get 3-4 reps.
2) The blocker must keep a good base, using a bent
knee position and shuffle his feet without crossing
them over.
3) The blocker must keep his hands free by NOT
grabbing the defender, only use hands to explode
into defenders body, pushing him away.
4) The blocker should try to anticipate the defenders
movement and be ready to block him.

Down Block Drill

Purpose: To teach players to DOWN block
Equipment: Shorts or Full Pads (Blocking Dummy optional)
Time: 4 minutes/twice a week

Drill Execution:

1) The DL line up directly in front of the OL and TEs.
The DL will charge straight ahead. If using a
blocking dummy, the DL should turn the dummy so
that it faces the offensive blocker.
2) When blocking as a group you should split the row in
half and have one side go at a time.
3) The coach calls Down and the players get into
their stances.
4) On the command of Hut, each blocker steps
laterally to stop the DL from crossing the line. Each
blocker drives his man down the line 1-2 yards.
5) The blocker and DL exchange positions.

Coaching Points:

1) The first blocker step is at an angle toward the DL
with his foot nearest the man he is blocking.
2) The blocker should anticipate the DL moving forward
and step toward where the DL originally lined up.
3) With this step the blocker turns his body and stays
low as he blocks into the side of the DL.
4) The blockers second step, with the foot away from
the DL, is his explosion foot. He drives his shoulder
pad on the side of the second step into the side of
the DL.
5) As he makes contact with the DLs shoulder pad, the
blocker drives the palm of the hand on that side into
the hip area of the DL.
6) The blocker the drives the DL down the line of
scrimmage.

Drive Block

Purpose: To teach players to drive block
Equipment: Shorts or Full Pads (Blocking Bag Optional)
Time: 4 minutes/twice a week

Drill Execution:

1) The DL line up directly in front of the offensive
linemen.
2) The coach calls out which shoulder the blocker will
use in his drive block (left or right).
3) The coach calls out Down, and the players get into
their stances.
4) On the command of Hut, each blocker drives into
his designated DL and makes contact with the
shoulder indicated by the coach.
5) Each blocker drives his man back for 2 or 3 yards.
6) The blocker and DL exchange positions

Coaching Points:

1) In the beginning go one player at a time so you can
focus on individual attention to correct mistakes
early on before bad habits develop.
2) The offensive lineman comes off low and gets under
the shoulder pads of the defensive lineman.
3) The offensive lineman takes short powerful steps
and explodes off the foot on the side of his shoulder
block as contact is made.
4) As he makes contact with the designated shoulder,
he slides his head to the hip of the DL and drives the
palm on the side of his shoulder block into the chest
of the DL.
5) Once he makes contact, offensive linemen keeps
driving with short steps, driving back and up while
attempting to move the DL back off the line of
scrimmage.

Get Off the Ball Drill

Purpose: To teach players how to explode of the line once the ball is snapped

Drill Execution:

coach.
2) On the command of Set, each player bends his
knees and rests his forearms on the inside of each
thigh.
3) On the command of Stance, each player assumes
a 4-point stance (see below)
4) The coach calls out Hut, and the players charge
straight ahead for 3-4 steps.
5) Players return to starting position and repeat drill.

Coaching Points:

1) At the beginning of the season have the players go
one at a time so that you can focus on one player at
a time. Once you are confident the players
understand the drill and are executing properly you
can switch to letting all players go at once.
2) The players move on the ball, charging straight
forward, using short steps, and keeping their feet
wide as they charge.
3) Both hands come up, with palms forward and fingers
open.
4) Players have heads up and eyes open, with their
arms moving in a normal running action.

Hook Block Drill

Purpose: To teach the HOOK Block
Time: 4 minutes/Twice a week

Drill Execution:

1) The DL line up on the outside shoulders of the OL
and TEs in preparation to charge ahead
2) When the coach calls Down, the players get into
their stances.
3) On the command Hut each player steps laterally to
stop their DL from crossing the line. Each blocker
drives his man back for 2-3 yards.
4) The blockers and DL exchange positions

Coaching Points:

1) The first step a blocker makes is low and lateral to
the foot on the side of the defensive player.
2) With this step, the blockers body turns to the
outside, allowing his head to be in front of the DL.
3) The second step, with his other foot, is straight at
the center of the DLs body.
4) As he makes this step, he drives the palm of his
hand directly in the chest of the DL to stop his
charge.
5) As his head slips to the outside of the DL, he takes
his other hand and drives it under the DLs outside
shoulder pad.
6) From this position, the blocker drives the DL back
and to the inside for 2 or 3 yards.

Mirror Dodge Drill

Purpose: To enhance lateral movement, balance and body control

Drill Execution:

coach.

NOTE:

Coaching Points:

1) Have players line up with feet even, shoulder-width
apart, in an upright stance.

Pass Protection Drills

Purpose: To teach players how to pass protect

Drill Execution:

1) Designate a blocker and a rush man.
2) Prior to starting the drill, have each blocker turn
back to see the spot where the QB will be.
3) When the coach (C) calls out Down the blocker will
get into his stance.
4) On the command Hut, the blocker moves off the
line as the designated rusher starts his rush and
attempts to reach the QB spot.
5) The blocker stays in front of the rusher until the
coach calls out Stop.
6) The blocker switches to the defensive position once
he has executed the block correctly.

Coaching Points:

1) When teaching pass blocking have the rusher only
rush at half speed.
2) On the command Hut, the blocker pushes off his
hands and steps back off the line.
3) If the rusher is directly in front of the blocker, the
blockers first step back is with his inside foot to
protect the fast line to the QB. If the rusher is lined
up to the outside, the blockers first step back is
with his outside foot, putting him in a position to
stop an outside rush.
4) As the blocker retreats off the line, he takes short
shuffling steps, bringing his hands up to the center
of his chest, with the palms facing forward.
5) When the rusher starts to get close, the blocker
chops his steps, bends his knees, and prepares to
make contact, keeping his back straight and head
up.
6) On contact, the blocker explodes into the rusher by
extending both arms and driving his palms into the
rushers chest.
7) Once the rusher is stopped, the blocker brings his
hands back and sets up again to repeat the
maneuver

Recognition Drill

Purpose: To teach players to recognize different defense fronts
Time: As needed

Drill Execution:

1) All the OL and TEs line up on the ball.
2) Place seven (7) defenders across the line of
scrimmage; these can be blocking dummies, large
plastic trash cans, or even cones.
3) The coach stands behind the line with a script of
plays. The coach will call out a play to the line.
4) On the whistle the offensive line will execute their
blocking part of the play against the defense in front
of them.
5) Change the drill up by rotating the defensive front
from an odd man front to an even man front.

NOTE:
It is recommended to do this drill every week against the
defensive fronts you will be facing in your upcoming game.
Early in the season you should practice against:

4-3 front
3-4 front
5-2 front
6-1 front

These are the most common defensive fronts you will see.

Coaching Points:

1) Teach your offensive line to start from a balanced
stance. Meaning they do not want to give away
their next move to the defense, it is very common
for young athletes to lean their body or point
themselves in the direction they will be moving to.
2) Have your center practice calling out the defensive
front so there is NO confusion along the offensive
line.
3) Have the players execute the proper steps to make
their assigned block.
4) The drill is over when all the scripted plays have
been executed properly.

Strain Drill

Purpose: To simulate a stalemate at a drive blocks moment of contact
Equipment: Full Pads, 2 Blocking Shields (pads), one 1x10 board (2-3 ft long) and chute if available.
Time: 5 minutes/twice weekly

Drill Execution:

1) The blocker aligns in the chute.
2) Two feet away, two defenders with shields bend
over together, straddling a board.
3) On command, the blocker explodes out from under
the chute to attack the two shields.
4) Coach the drills to completely resist and stop the
blockers charge, creating the stalemate by halting
the blockers progress.
5) After three seconds blow the whistle to have the
defenders release pressure and resistance, allowing
the blocker to finish his block.

Coaching Points:

1) Throughout the drill, the two defenders must keep
their shields touching and stay bent over hip to hip,
each with his inside foot up.
2) Upon contact, the defenders must work together to
keep the blocker stopped until the whistle is blown.
3) During the contact the blocker must gain at least
one more step before becoming stalemated, move
the defenders back and finish the block.
4) Teach the blockers to stay low with a flat back and
head up throughout the drill.
5) The board is used to keep the blockers feet spread
apart for a wide base.

Quarterback Drills
Start Drill

Purpose: To teach QBs the proper starting footwork for different movements
Number of Players: All Quarterbacks

Drill Execution:

1) All QBs line up on a line facing the coach.
2) The coach gives the command Stance
3) The coach calls out the direction he wants the
players to start (left or right)
4) The coach also calls out the play type to execute
(reverse pivot, sweep, deep handoff, down the line
option, etc..)
5) On the command Hut the QB executes the drill
moving three to four steps as required by the drill.
6) After executing the drill the QBs line up and repeat
the drill.

Coaching Points:

1) Check the players are in correct stance.
2) Make sure the players execute the proper footwork
for each individual movement.
3) Early in the season try walking through each step
one at a time so the players understand completely
and any confusion can be resolved.

Slide Drill

Purpose: To teach Quarterbacks how to avoid defensive pressure in the pocket.

Drill Execution:

1) The QB (with ball) lines up facing a stationary wide
receiver who is 10-yards downfield.
2) A Defensive End (DE) lines up on either side for an
outside rush.
3) To begin the drill the QB executes a 5-step drop, the
DE rushes from the outside left or right.
4) The QB feels the pressure and slides away from the
pressure then steps into the pocket.
5) In the pocket the QB resets his feet, takes a step
and makes the throw to the wide receiver (WR)

NOTE:

This drill can and should be run from both directions, the
diagram above demonstrates a pass rush from the right.
Coaching Points:

1) Ensure that the QB keeps his eyes downfield at all
times.
2) The QB must be set after the drop before executing
the slide technique.
3) The rusher must get his hands up to create pressure
on the QB.
4) The QB must step back into the pocket and step
towards the receiver while throwing
5) This is an excellent drill for training the QB to avoid
pressure.
6) Make sure to work the drill with pressure from both
sides and you could even through in pressure from
the middle as well.

QB Stance Drill

Purpose: To teach Quarterbacks the proper stance

Drill Execution:

1) All Quarterbacks line up in a row facing the coach.
2) On the command Ready the QBs get into their
proper two-point stance behind center.
3) The coach will scan all players to insure they are
incorrect position and make adjustments as needed.
4) On the command Up they come out of the stance
into a relaxed position.

NOTE:

Coaching Points:

1) In the beginning of the season go one player at a
time until you are confident that all players
understand the proper position.
2) The QB starts by bending his knees to lower his
body and keeps his feet pointed straight forward.
3) With the knees flexed he brings his shoulders
forward bringing his upper body in front of his hips.
4) His back is straight, shoulders even, head up and
eyes focused straight ahead.
5) QB extends both arms forward bring both hands
together with his passing hand on top and heels of
the hands are together.
6) He reaches forward with both hands, keeping the
thumbs together but fingers extended and
separated.

QB Drop Breakdown Drill

Purpose: To breakdown and teach each step of the QB drop

Drill Execution:

1) Line all QBs on a line facing you, each behind a
center to snap the ball.
2) Stand off the field and call out which drop to
execute.
3) The QB takes a staggered stance behind the center
and mentally transfer his weight to the back foot.
4) The first step, and open reach, the QB sits down as
he push pivots, leaning for speed.
5) On the second step, the QB combines the first step
with a speed crossover, down the midline, straight
back bringing the ball into a ready position.
6) On the third step the QB drives his knee for depth.
7) The QB takes a smaller fourth step in stride,
standing more erect to gain balance.
8) On the fifth step, QB changes direction by putting
his weight on the balls of his feet, which should be
hip-width apart.

NOTE: You will normally use the 3-5 step drops at the youth
level, the 7-step is for faster more advanced players
typically. It was included for completeness.

Coaching Points:

1) Drill and explain each step and combinations of
steps.
2) When executing the crossover step swing the ball
from armpit to armpit like a pendulum at chest level
to gain speed and balance.
3) Teach the QB to lean for speed and to really strech
the groin in his drop steps.
4) At the end of any drop the QB gets his feet, hips,
shoulders and head pointed in the direction his is
going to throw.

Point-to-Point Drill

Purpose: To teach proper throwing technique and improve accuracy

Drill Execution:

1) Stand two QBs 15-yards apart playing catch with
each other.
2) The object is to throw the ball so that the lead point
of the ball would hit the other QB on the nose if not
caught.
3) The coach aligns in position to observe, teach and
correct technique.

Coaching Points:

1) The QB MUST cup the ball pointing the lead tip at
the target.
2) The QBs shoulders start perpendicular to the line of
scrimmage (LOS) and complete a full forward
rotation upon completion of pass.
3) The throwing elbow should be parallel to the
shoulder but no higher than the ear.
4) If the ball tails or dies teach the QB to bring the lead
point of the ball in a downward motion to the target
to create a better spiral.

Option Read Drill

Purpose: To teach QBs how to read and decide to pitch or keep the ball
Number of Players: All Quarterbacks, Running Backs and 1-2 DE

Drill Execution:

1) Place a QB on line of scrimmage, a running back
behind the QB and a defensive end on the side you
will run the drill to.
2) Example A shows the DE going straight to the QB as
he goes down the line, in this example the QB will
chop his steps and slow down before getting to DE.
3) The QB will then look right and pitch in front of the
running back moving to the outside.
4) Example B shows the DE going directly up field to
the running back, in this case the QB will tuck the
ball and cut downfield instantly.
5) Practice running both examples to either side (left
and right) and changeup the DEs actions.

Coaching Points:

1) Teach the QB to be watching the DE the entire time
until the QB has made the decision to keep or pitch.
2) Make sure the QB stops and turns at a 45 degree
angle to running back before pitching.
3) Make sure the QB leads the pitch slightly in front of
the running back so that the pitch may be taken in
stride.

One-Knee Passing Drill

Purpose: To teach QBs proper hip rotation and ball position

Drill Execution:

1) Put your QBs apart from each other about 7-10
yards apart.
2) QBs put there passing side knees down and extend
their lead foot forward.
3) Using correct ball position and an exaggerated
throwing motion, players throw the ball back and
forth.

Coaching Points:

1) Check for good rotation and follow through.

Make the Handoff Drill

Purpose: To Quarterbacks how to make a proper handoff

Drill Execution:

1) One QB will start the lined up as if he was going to
take a snap, another will line up as the running back
(RB). You can use your actual running backs if you
would like.
2) The coach will act as a center and take one-knee
facing the QB.
3) The coach will designate which direction the handoff
will go (either right or left).
4) On the QBs HUT command, the coach will hand
the ball to the QB simulating the snap.
5) Once the QB makes the handoff he will rotate to the
end of the line. The RB will take the place as the
next QB in line to run the drill.

Coaching Points:

1) Repeat the drill enough so that each QB has the
opportunity to run the drill to both the left and right
side several times.
2) Check to insure that the QB is in the proper stance
under center and that his hands are properly placed
to take the snap correctly.
3) Make certain he uses the correct footwork to make
the handoff to the RB. Also make certain that he is
looking at the RB as he makes his move to make the
handoff.
4) Make sure the QB places the ball in the running
backs pocket firmly and that he uses his hand that is
closest to the line of scrimmage (LOS).

Note:
The QB will make a right-side handoff with his LEFT hand and
a left-side handoff with his RIGHT hand.

Flash Drill

Purpose: To train the QB to read an open receiver in an area quickly.
Number of Players: All Quarterbacks and three wide receivers

Drill Execution:

1) The Three wide receivers (WR) align 8-12 yards
deep, 5-yards apart.
2) The QB, with ball, takes either a 3 or 5-step drop.
3) Standing behind the QB is the coach who will signal
to one of the three wide receivers, the receiver will
flash (wave) his hands.
4) The QB steps and immediately throws to the WR
who flashed his hands.

Coaching Points:

1) To be successful using the drill the QB must keep his
eyes downfield on the area, not an individual
receiver.
2) The QB must keep his feet moving while set up in
the pocket.
3) While in the pocket the QB should keep the ball high
in his shoulder ready to throw quickly.
4) This drill helps the QB recognize and decide on his
receiver quickly.
5) As a variation you can add moving targets to the
drill.

Fake the Handoff Drill

Purpose: To teach quarterbacks how to properly fake a handoff

Drill Execution:

1) One QB will start the lined up as if he was going to
take a snap, another will line up as the running back
(RB). You can use your actual running backs if you
would like.
2) The coach will act as a center and take one-knee
facing the QB.
3) The coach will designate which direction the fake
handoff will go (either right or left).
4) On the QBs HUT command, the coach will hand
the ball to the QB simulating the snap.
5) Once the QBs executes the FAKE handoff and sets
up to pass he will rotate to the end of the line and
the RB will take place as QB and run the drill again.

NOTE:

Coaching Points:

1) Repeat the drill enough so that each QB has the
opportunity to run the drill to both the left and right
side several times.
2) Check to insure that the QB is in the proper stance
under center and that his hands are properly placed
to take the snap correctly.
3) Make certain he uses the correct footwork to make
the FAKE handoff to the RB. Also make certain that
he is looking at the RB as he makes his move to
make the handoff.
4) Make sure that the QB places the ball close to his
back hip with the hand that is away from the line of
scrimmage (LOS).
5) As the QB reaches the RB he reaches in the RBs
pocket with his hand closet to the line of scrimmage
(LOS) and quickly returns his hand back to his body.
6) After making the fake handoff the QB executes a 5-
step drop and sets up to pass, bringing the ball up
close to his chest with both hands on the ball.
7) Emphasize it is the QBs job to make a good fake
with his hand in the RBs pocket.

Running Back Drills
Ball Protection

Purpose: To teach running backs to protect the ball and prevent fumbles
Number of Players: All Running Backs

Drill Execution:

1) The ball carrier (BC) faces up the field with the ball
in either his right or left hand.
2) On the command Hut, the BC starts up the field
and runs between the two lines of running backs.
3) As the BC runs between the two lines the other
running backs try to dislodge or strip the ball
without actually making a tackle.
4) When the BC makes it through the line he gives the
ball to the coach (C) and takes the place of the last
man in line, and everyone else moves up.
5) The coach throws the ball to the first man in line
who then takes his place as BC and repeats the drill.
6) Each day alternate the arms that the BC uses to
hold the ball.

Coaching Points:

1) Check that the BC has the ball securely in his grasp
prior to starting his run: the palm of his hand is over
the front tip of the ball, the ball is secured at his
side with his forearm and the back point of the ball
is tucked in the armpit.
2) As the BC runs he must keep the ball snugly in place
against his body, you do not want the ball moving
around in his arms.
3) If the BC feels the ball being dislodged, he quickly
brings the front point of the ball across his stomach
and grasps the back point of the ball with the palm
of his other hand.
4) When he has the ball grasped in both hands, the
forearm with the hand on the back point of the ball
will be across the top of the ball, and the other
forearm will be on the underside of the ball.

Blast Drill

Purpose: To teach running backs to explode to the point of attack and run thru defenders

Drill Execution:

1) Place four dummy bags in a line three yards apart.
2) Four yards in front of the first bag two players hold
stand-up (push) bags.
3) The running backs form a line behind the QB who
has the ball.
4) The coach stands at the end of the bags ready to
signal a direction for the back to cut between the
bags.
5) The drill starts on command and the QB turns and
makes the handoff.
6) The ball carrier blasts thru the blocking shields and
steps over the bags. The ball carrier will make a cut
either left or right depending on the coaches signal.

Coaching Points:

1) The ball carrier must explode thru the line of
scrimmage after receiving the handoff from the QB.
2) The ball carrier must practice using high-knee action
throughout the drill.
3) You must emphasize that the ball carriers shoulders
lean forward to help gain momentum.
4) After clearing each bag the ball carrier must key off
the coaches signal and make his cut.
5) Make sure the ball carrier is carrying the ball
correctly and tucked away to prevent fumble
problems.
6) Conduct this drill at full speed and run the drill in
each direction.

Crossover Step Drill

Purpose: To teach running backs to use the crossover step to avoid defenders
Equipment: Shorts or Full Pads, cones, ball
Time: 4 minutes/once a week

Drill Execution:

1) The ball carrier (BC) lines up six yards away from
the tackler (TK)
2) The coach designates the direction of the crossover
step to the BC.
3) The BC carries the ball in his hand on the side of his
cut (direction he will go to avoid the TK).
4) On the command Hut, the BC starts up field and
runs toward the TK.
5) The TK steps forward but does not try to tackle, the
BC executes the crossover step.
6) The BC gives the ball to the TK who runs it to the
next BC and goes to the back of the RB line and
waits his turn. The former BC becomes the next TK.
7) The coach starts the drill again for the next BC.

Coaching Points:

1) It may be necessary to have your players run this
drill at half speed in the beginning so that they get
the steps and body positions correct.
2) Run the drill to both sides of the TK.
3) (For movement to the RIGHT)
a. When the BC is about three steps away
from the TK, he starts the maneuver by
taking a short step with his left foot to the
outside of the TK.
b. He then takes a second step with his right
foot directly at the TK as he makes a quick
fake with his head to the left.
c. He leans his upper body to the right as his
right foot hits the ground.
d. From this position, he quickly brings his left
leg completely across in front of his body to
change direction and the path of his run.
4) The BC should lean his upper body to make it easier
to bring his leg across the front of his body and
make the defender miss.
5) When the BC goes to the left, he has the ball in his
left hand and uses the opposite steps and body lean
to complete the maneuver.

Cut and Go Drill

Purpose: To teach running backs open field running skills

Drill Execution:

1) Run this drill in a 10x20-yard square.
2) Place five cones in a line, 1 yard apart directly in
front of the first RB in line.
3) Place 2 more cones and a blocking bag 5-7 yards in
front an to the left of the 5 cones in a line.
4) Have a player holding the blocking bag.
5) On command the first RB in line (with ball) weaves
in and out of the cones.
6) At the last cone the RB sprints to the right of the
square and puts his left hand on the ground and
spins in a circle.
7) RB then heads left, splits the two cones and makes a
hard right cut.
8) RB explodes and drives thru the blocking bag and
returns to the line.

Coaching Points:

1) Throughout the drill insure that the ball carrier
properly secures and tucks the ball away. When
running right the ball should be in the right arm and
when going left it should be in the left arm.
2) Emphasize cutting quickly while moving forward and
accelerating quickly after making cuts.
3) The RB must drop his shoulders and explode thru
dummy to score.

Draw Play Drill

Purpose: To practice using the draw play
Equipment: Shorts or Full Pads, Cones and Ball

Drill Execution:

1) Two running backs line up in a split formation,
remaining backs form a line behind the drill.
2) The coach (C) lines up as the QB in a pre-snap
position with the ball.
3) The coach designates which running back will get
the ball by calling out Draw Left or Draw Right
4) On the command Hut the running backs set up s if
they were going to pass block.
5) The coach starts his drop, then hands the ball to the
RB designated to run the draw.
6) The RB secures the handoff then sprints downfield
10-yards.
7) After 10-yards the running back returns the ball to
the coach and gets in the line. Another running
back will take his place in the formation.
8) Play is then run by the running back on the other
side of the formation.
9) Make sure running backs work from both sides of
the ball.

Coaching Points:

1) On Hut the running back steps inside as if to block
a rusher.
2) The RB steps laterally to the inside with his inside
foot and brings his outside foot to the inside so that
he has a balanced stance.
3) He bends his knees and keeps his back straight.
Head is up and his eyes are focused on the offensive
line.
4) RB positions his arms normally to take a handoff.
5) He waits in position and allows the QB to place the
ball in his pocket. The key is to give the impression
that it is going to be a pass and the RB is blocking.
If the RB charges forward for the handoff the
deception will fail.
6) Once the ball is secure the RB immediately heads
forward.

Handoff Drill

Purpose: To teach running backs how to properly execute a handoff and prevent fumbles
Equipment: Shorts or Full Pads, Cones, Ball
Time: 3 minutes/every practice early in season

Drill Execution:

1) Coach (C) marks the ground to indicate the position
of the offensive lineman.
2) One RB lines up to run the drill.
3) The coach calls out HUT to start the drill.
4) The RB starts straight ahead and receives the
handoff from the coach.
5) The RB runs 5-yards and returns the ball to the
coach and goes to the end of the line.
6) The next RB in line executes the drill, and so on.
7) The RBs will execute the drill to both sides of the
line.

Coaching Points:

1) The RB forms a pocket with his two hands to receive
the ball.
2) One arm (the one closest to the coach) is above is
stomach, while the other is below the stomach.
3) The RB places his upper arm in the same position
each time, with his elbow positioned just below the
shoulder.
4) The forearm of his top arm, from his elbow to his
wrist, should be across his chest.
5) The palm of his hand on the top arm needs to be
angled down so that it can quickly engulf the point
of the ball.
6) The RB positions his bottom arm to form the pocket
when receiving the handoff.
7) The forearm of his bottom arm should be slightly
below and across his stomach.
8) The palm of the hand is turned up slightly to grasp
the ball.
9) As you place the ball in the RBs pocket, he secures
the ball with both hands.
10) He quickly lowers his upper hand and forearm and
raises his lower hand and forearm, clasping the ball
tightly.

Inside Pass Blocking Drill

Purpose: To teach running backs how to pass block an INSIDE rush

Drill Execution:

1) Using a marker of some sort the coach (C) will mark
the spot where the quarterback (QB) would be.
2) The coach designates which side will perform the
drill. This will alternate between left and right.
3) The RB will turn to look at the spot where the QB
will be.
4) The inside rusher (IR) is instructed to rush thru the
RB and get to the QB spot.
5) The running back gets into his stance on the
command Down.
6) The coach calls the command HUT to start the
drill, the RB sets up to block and the IR rushes in.
7) The RB stays in front of the IR and forces him inside
and away from the QB.
8) The drill goes until the coach calls Stop.
9) The RB goes to the end of the line and the IR is now
the RB.

Coaching Points:

1) When first teaching this technique have the IR only
rush at half speed.
2) On the command HUT the RB steps up and in with
the inside foot.
3) The second step is with the outside foot to even the
stance and look directly up field.
4) As the IR rushes the RB focuses on his eyes and
chest.
5) When the IR gets close the RB bends his knees and
thrusts into the chest of the rusher with the palms of
both hands, stopping the forward movement of the
rusher.
6) When the RB makes contact with his hands, he
extends his arms, creating space between himself
and the rush man.
7) When the RB has moved away from the rusher
coach him to shuffle his feet so he is slightly inside
of the rusher.
8) The RB should always maintain a position between
the rusher and the QB.

Kickout Blocking Drill

Purpose: To teach running backs how to block a linebacker to the outside
Equipment: Shorts or Full Pads, cones, blocking shield or dummy

Drill Execution:

1) Coach marks the ground to indicate the position of
the offensive line (OL).
2) One running back lines up as the outside linebacker
(LB) that the running backs are going to block.
3) The player on defense uses a handheld blocking
shield or blocking dummy that the RBs can safely
block.
4) Have one RB line up and run drill at a time.
5) On the command HUT the RB attacks the
defensive player and blocks him 4-5 steps to the
outside.
6) Once the RB executes this maneuver, he takes the
place of the defensive man, and the defensive man
goes to the end of the RB line.

Coaching Points:

1) Have each RB line up and run drill from both sides of
the ball.
2) If your offense requires your running backs to block
from a position behind the center (such as the I
formation) then have your players practice this as
well.
3) Emphasize the quicker he gets to the defender the
better and that he must focus on the player he is
blocking.
4) As the RB nears the defender he shortens his stride
and widens his stance, keeping his shoulders in front
of his hips.
5) He keeps his hips over is feet, bending his knees as
he gets ready to make contact.
6) The RB focuses only on blocking one side of the
defensive man, aiming at the inside hip of the
defender.
7) The RB drives his outside shoulder and forearm at
the defenders inside hip, driving with his legs.
8) He drives off his outside foot as his shoulder pads
make contact.
9) His head is up and his eyes are open throughout the
block. His head slides to the inside of the defender.
10) The RB finishes the block by driving the LB outside
toward the sideline.

Lead Blocking Drill

Purpose: To teach running backs how to lead block on the run

Drill Execution:

1) The coach marks the field to indicate where the
offensive line will be. (use cones, blocking bags,
pretty much anything, even lines in the dirt will
work.)
2) One running back lines up as an inside linebacker
(IB) on the side the running back is going to block.
3) The player lined up on defense (IB) will have a
blocking shield or a lightweight standup blocking
dummy that the blocker can safely attack.
4) One RB goes at a time.
5) The coach (C) calls out the direction he wants the
defender to move to during the drill.
6) On the command Hut, the RB attacks the IB and
blocks him 4-5 steps away from the hole.
7) Once the RB has executed his maneuver, he takes
the place of the defensive man, and the defensive
man goes to the end of the RB line.

Coaching Points:

1) Have each running back line up and block from both
sides of the ball. Try to get the most repetitions,
but slow the speed down if execution is sloppy.
2) As the RB gets closer to the defender he should
shorten his stride and widen his stance, while
keeping his shoulders slightly in front of his stance.
3) RB should keep his hips over his feet and a bend in
the knees as he prepares for contact.
4) The RB should focus on only blocking one side of the
defender, aiming at one hip. The RB should block
the defender to either side of the assigned running
lane to prevent the defender from filling the gap.
The RB does NOT want to block the defender
straight down field.
5) The RB drives his shoulders and forearm into the
defenders hip, while keeping his head up and do
NOT lead with the helmet.
6) His head is always up and eyes open throughout the
block.

Outside Pass Blocking Drill

Purpose: To teach running backs how to pass block an Outside rush

Drill Execution:

1) Using a marker of some sort the coach (C) will mark
the spot where the quarterback (QB) would be.
2) The coach designates which side will perform the
drill. This will alternate between left and right.
3) The RB will turn to look at the spot where the QB
will be.
4) The outside rusher (OR) is instructed to rush thru
the RB and get to the QB spot.
5) The running back gets into his stance on the
command Down.
6) The coach calls the command HUT to start the
drill, the RB sets up to block and the OR rushes in.
7) The RB stays in front of the OR and forces him
inside and away from the QB.
8) The drill goes until the coach calls Stop.
9) The RB goes to the end of the line and the OR is
now the RB.

Coaching Points:

1) When first teaching this technique have the OR only
rush at half speed.
2) On the command HUT the RB steps up and in with
the inside foot.
3) The second step is with the outside foot to even the
stance and look directly up field.
4) As the OR rushes the RB focuses on his eyes and
chest.
5) When the OR gets close the RB bends his knees and
thrusts into the chest of the rusher with the palms of
both hands, stopping the forward movement of the
rusher.
6) When the RB makes contact with his hands, he
extends his arms, creating space between himself
and the rush man.
7) When the RB has moved away from the rusher
coach him to shuffle his feet so he is slightly inside
of the rusher.
8) The RB should always maintain a position between
the rusher and the QB and continue to press the
defender outside.

Wide Receiver Drills
WR Start Drill

Purpose: To teach wide receivers the proper starting technique
Number of Players: All Wide Receivers

Drill Execution:

1) All wide receivers line up across the field and face
the coach.
2) On the command of Stance, each player gets into
his proper 2-point stance.
3) The coach scans and makes sure everyone is
properly set.
4) On the command of Hut, every player takes 2-3
steps forward.
5) After making their start, the players line up again
and repeat the drill as needed.

Coaching Points:

1) As the receiver starts, he rolls his weight forward
over the ball of his front foot and at the same time
takes a step forward with his back foot. He should
not take a false step backward with his front foot,
this will slow him down.
2) He keeps leaning forward, gaining ground with each
step, and swinging his arms in a normal sprinting
action.
3) His head and eyes look forward so that in a game he
would be able to see the defensive backs.

WR Stance Drill

Purpose: To teach wide receivers the proper starting 2-point stance

Drill Execution:

1) All wide receivers line up across the field facing the
coach.
2) On the command Stance the players get into their
proper 2-point stance.
3) The coach scans down the line and makes any
corrections to player stances as needed.
4) On the command Up the players come out of their
stance and into a relaxed upright position.

Coaching Points:

1) In the beginning it may be easier to have each
individual run the drill separately instead of all at
once. This allows you to coach 1-on-1 and catch
any bad habits early in the season. As time goes on
you can have all players go at once and then scan
them for problems.
2) The WR stands upright with feet even and spread
hip width.
3) On the command of stance he steps forward with
his INSIDE foot so that the foot closest to the
sideline is always back. The majority of the body
weight is on the forward foot.
4) The knees are slightly flexed, shoulders and head
are leaning forward, and the back is straight.
5) The arms and hands are hanging down relaxed and
head is turned to the inside looking at the ball.

WR Curl Drill

Purpose: To teach WRs how to properly run a curl route.
Number of Players: All Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

Drill Execution:

1) One line of receivers aligns immediately inside cone
#1.
2) Place cone number two 7-yards up field as a
landmark for the receivers.
3) Place cones #3 & #4 up field 14 yards.
4) On the QBs command the WR will start downfield to
third cone, then curl back to the QB between the
two cones.
5) WR will make the catch then turn to outside and run
downfield 3-4 yards.

NOTE:

Coaching Points:

1) Run this drill at every practice to emphasize
consistency at the break point this will be key in
building up the timing between the QB and WR.
2) This drill can be used to setup different stems for
other routes, such as the post route, fade, hitch and
the curl.

TE Cut Drill

Purpose: To tight ends how to make proper cuts at optimal speed
Number of Players: All Tight Ends

Drill Execution:

1) Place four cones 5 yards apart to form a square.
2) A TE aligns at the first cone, ready to run around the
cones.
3) A QB or coach (with the ball) aligns at the last cone
ready to throw the ball.
4) On command the TE makes three speed cuts, then
catches the ball coming off the third cone.

Coaching Points:

1) The TE must use the proper footing for the cut, the
cut should be made with the OUTSIDE foot.
2) Emphasize speed and acceleration out of each cut
running like a sprinter, hands high and weight down
throughout the drill.
3) Coach the TE to maintain proper body position at
the break point, TE should have weight over the
toes and heels off the ground.
4) To square the shoulders, the TE snaps his head and
drives his outside arm across his body.

Short Routes

Purpose: To teach wide receivers how to properly run short routes

Drill Execution:

1) The receivers form two lines.
2) The first player in each line gets into his 2-point
stance and listens for the coach to call out the pass
route (quick out, hitch, or slant).
3) On the command Hut, both receivers run the
pattern called out.
4) The players running the pattern go to the back of
the line, and the next two receivers step up and get
into their stances.

Coaching Points:

1) At the beginning of the season, the players may
need to go one at a time.
2) Make certain the players start correctly and drive up
the field 4 yards before starting to run the route.
3) The QUICK OUT routeThe receiver drives up field
4 yards, pivots on his outside foot and breaks to the
sideline.
4) The HITCH routeThe receiver gathers himself at
4-yards, stops his movement up the field with his
outside foot, and turns back to the inside.
5) The SLANT routeAs the receiver reaches 4-yards,
he angles toward the center of the field.
6) On all three patterns, be sure the receiver brings his
head around quickly so he is looking back to the QB
and has his hands up ready to make the catch.
7) If your QB has trouble throwing to the outside,
eliminate the quick out route completely or have
your receiver move closer to the inside when he
lines up.

Pass Line Drill

Purpose: To teach WRs to attack the ball and make the catch with the hands extended

Drill Execution:

1) Place three QBs across a line 10-yards apart (each
with a ball) and two other QBs on a line 20 yards
away staggered.
2) A line of WRs form 10 yards away between the two
columns of QBs.
3) On command the first WR turns and catches the ball
from the first WR.
4) The WR runs in a straight line across the field,
catching balls from both sides of the field.
5) The WR will flip the ball back to the QB who throw
the pass.

Coaching Points:

1) Have a coach at each side to ensure that the WR
makes the catch with his hands extended.
2) The QB must lead the WR so that he can run
through the drill.
3) The WR must fade away and not catch the ball with
his body.
4) Perform the drill in both directions.
5) The only time the ball is secured by the WR is the
ball thrown by the last QB.

Pass Gauntlet

Purpose: To teach WRs to catch the ball from different angles while on the move.

Drill Execution:

1) The coaching station will extend from the goal line
to the 40-yard line and from the sideline to the near
hash marks.
2) Two QBs (each with 2 balls) align near the sideline
on the 20-yard line and the 40-yard line, and two
more QBs on the 10-yard line and 30-yard line on
the far side.
3) One line of WRs form a line on the goal line midway
between the sideline and hash mark.
4) The drill begins with the first WR running to catch
the pass from one of the QBs. The other WRs follow
at 5-yard intervals.
5) After the catch the WR will sprint to the 40-yard line
and loop back to return the ball and get back in line.

Coaching Points:

1) At every 10-yard line the WR turns and faces the
QB, ready to catch the ball, if the QB does not throw
the ball the WR continues to the next QB.
2) Once the WR catches the ball, he tucks it away and
sprints past the 40-yard line without looking at the
other QBs.
3) To avoid wasting time have the WRs run back and
return the ball to the QB quickly.
4) Stress turning the head quickly and making the
catch with the hands.

Mirror Blocking Drill

Purpose: To teach wide receivers how to downfield block

Drill Execution:

1) Two WRs will line up as defensive backs, one on
each side of the field.
2) The remaining receivers form two lines.
3) The first player in each line steps up and gets into a
2-point stance.
4) The coach calls out inside, off tackle, or wide to
indicate where the ball will be run.
5) On the command of Hut, both receivers drive off
the line and get into position to block the defensive
mans path to the area under attack.
6) After the player has blocked, he becomes the DB,
and the player who was the DB goes to the end of
his respective line.

Coaching Points:

1) The WR drives off the ball 4 yards and then angles
to a position between the DB and the direction the
ball is going.
2) When the receiver reaches 7 yards, he shortens his
stride and turns back to facing the DB.
3) As the receiver nears the DB, he widens his feet,
bends at the knees, and brings both hands up to the
center of his chest in front of his numbers.
4) The receiver mirrors the movement of the DB by
shuffling his feet and staying even with the chest of
the DB.
5) As they come together the WR punches out with the
palms of his hands into the chest of the DB, then
sets up again and gets ready for the next contact.
6) Try to coach your players to keep their hips over
their feet and avoid lunging out at the DB.
7) In the beginning you may need to have your players
go once at a time.

Medium Routes


Drill Execution:

1) The wide receivers form two lines.
2) The first player in each line gets into his 2-point
stance and listens for the coach to call out the pass
route (out, hook, or in).
3) On the command of Hut, both receivers run the
pattern.
4) The players running the pattern then go to the back
of the line, and the next two receivers step up and
get into their stance.

Coaching Points:

1) At the beginning of the season, the players may
need to go one at a time.
2) Make certain players start correctly and drive up the
field 8 yards before running their pass route.
3) OUT RouteThe receiver drives 8 yards, pivots on
his outside foot, and breaks to the sideline at 10
yards.
4) HOOK or CURL RouteThe receiver gathers himself
at 9 yards, stops his movement up the field with his
outside foot and turns back inside at 10 yards.
5) IN or DIG RouteThe receiver drives up field 8-
yards, pivots on the inside foot, and heads across
the field to the center at 10 yards.
6) On all three patterns, be sure the receiver brings his
head around quickly so he is looking back to the QB
and has his hands up ready to make the catch.

Distraction Drill

Purpose: To teach wide receivers to concentrate on the ball and make the catch.
Number of Players: Wide Receivers

Drill Execution:

1) Two staggered lines face each other 10 yards apart.
The front line consists of distracters (defenders),
and the back line consists of your WRs.
2) Place two cones, 1 yard apart, in front of each line
to keep the correct stagger distance.
3) The QB (or coach) with the ball aligns 10 yards from
a cone placed downfield at a midline point.
4) On the passers command, the first receiver and first
distracter run towards each other.
5) As the two players pass midpoint, the passer throws
the ball through the distracter to the receiver.
6) After the catch the receiver and distracter switch
sides.
Coaching Points:

1) Insist that the receivers stay on line and not drift
away from the distracter.
2) The receiver runs through and catches the ball while
on the move.
3) During the drill the defenders must avoid any
physical contact with the receivers.
4) The drill can be run from both directions.

Offensive Team Drills
Warm-up Drill: Jog

Purpose: To properly warm up players before practice
Number of Players: All Players

Drill Execution:

1) Split up all players into groups based on position as
shown above.
2) Place 2 cones on a line 50 yards away.
3) On the whistle the first group will start jogging
slowly to the cones.
4) When the first group reaches the cones the next
group will go.
5) When the first group reaches the starting line the
group will turn around and go back to the cones
again, then the next group will start.
6) Each group will jog four laps or 200 yards total.

Coaching Points:

1) Make sure your players are jogging, not sprinting,
this is to warm them up properly.

Warm-up Drill: Sprints

Purpose: To teach players to properly sprint

Drill Execution:

1) Split up all players into groups based on position as
shown above.
2) Place 2 cones on a line 10 yards away.
3) On the whistle the first group will sprinting to the
cones and back (20 yards total)
4) When the first group is done the next group steps
up and gets into position.
5) The players will start from their normal starting
stance (2-point, 3-point or 4-point stance)

Coaching Points:

1) Make sure the players use proper starting stance.
2) Ensure that players sprint using good running form.

West Point Drill

Purpose: To teach linemen to fire out and drive block, and backs to cut off blocks
Number of Players: All Offensive Linemen and Running Backs
Time: 10 minutes/weekly

Drill Execution:

1) Create three chutes by placing four bags on the
ground parallel to each other, two yards apart.
2) One offensive linemen, and one defensive linemen
or LB align on opposite ends of each chute.
3) Place a RB behind each blocker.
4) On the snap, the QB pivots and hands off the ball to
one of the three RBs, who runs a dive play.
5) The RB who receives the handoff reads the block
and runs to daylight. The other RBs join the
lineman in their chutes to execute double-team
blocks.

Coaching Points:

1) Each offensive lineman attacks the defender and
takes him using any run-blocking technique.
2) QB signals the FB (middle chute) to run either his
right or left side.
3) The QB chooses which back will be the ball carrier.
4) The RB who is not the ball carrier must help the
offensive linemen block the defender in his chute.
5) Conduct this drill at full speed.
6) You can rotate running backs between positions and
make sure all running backs and offensive linemen
run the drill.
7) Make sure the defensive linemen are using proper
rushing techniques.

Running Back Pass Protection Drill

Purpose: To teach RBs to pass block
Number of Players: All Running Backs and Linebackers
Time: 10 minutes/once weekly

Drill Execution:

1) Two RBs and four LBs (2 inside LBs and 2 outside
LBs) line up on the field.
2) The coach places a marker to indicate the target
area, which is where the QB would drop to pass.
3) The coach designates two of the four linebackers to
blitz on the snap. Only two of the four LBs will be
rushing at a time.
4) The coach will establish the rush lane for each LB,
whether it is inside or outside.
5) On the command of Hut the center (which can be
an extra running back) will simulate a snap.
6) With the snap the RB sets up to pass protect and
the linebacker moves forward to rush the passer.
7) After three or four seconds the coach will blow a
whistle to stop the drill.
8) The next two players step up and will start the drill.

Coaching Points:

1) Before the snap make sure that each RB knows
where the target area is so that blocks can be
made properly.
2) Make sure that the RBs use the proper blocking
technique for the rush type, whether it is inside or
outside.
3) If the rush is INSIDE, the running back will step up
and met the LB and force him backwards or further
inside so that the QB can step up into the pocket if
required. (Right side of Diagram)
4) If the rush is OUTSIDE, the running back will give
ground but keep pushing the LB outside and
around the pocket. (Left side of Diagram)

Perimeter Team Drill

Purpose: To improve the execution of screens and special plays
Number of Players: All Offensive Players & Scout Team Defensive Unit

Drill Execution:

1) Setup a scout team defensive unit using your
speediest defensive players if possible.
2) Two offensive teams (1
st
and 2
nd
teams) huddle and
alternate running plays from a script.
3) On the snap the first offense executes the play. The
defense reacts to the play and returns quickly to
defend the second team offense, which will run the
same play.

Coaching Points:

1) To improve the scout team defensive line speed you
may use smaller faster players if available.
2) During the drill have the defense work off a specific
defensive script. You will basically set the defense
up to defend the given play, this will improve the
defenses reaction time and make the offense work
harder.
3) The offense should run 14 plays in 10 minutes.
4) Run this drill early in practice when players are
fresh.
5) Run the drill with a play clock to insure game-like
conditions.
6) Since the plays will be run at a fast pace insure that
all players hustle.

Line Pass Protection Drill

Purpose: To teach offensive line to pass block
Number of Players: All Offensive Linemen and Defensive Linemen

Drill Execution:

1) Five Offensive Linemen and Five Defensive Linemen
line up on the line of scrimmage.
2) The coach places a marker to show where the QB
would setup if he dropped back to pass.
3) The coach picks one defensive player and one
offensive player to go at a time.
4) For the defensive linemen the coach will establish
where there rush lane will be, either inside or
outside the offensive linemen.
5) On the command of Hut, the CENTER will simulate
a snap with the ball.
6) On the snap the offensive linemen sets back to pass
block and the defensive player rushes to the marker
where the QB should be.
7) After three or four seconds the coach blows a
whistle and ends the drill.
8) The next two players will execute the drill.
9) Remember the object is for the defender to get to
the QB using the pass lane indicated by the coach
and the offensive player must use good blocking
technique to stop or delay the pass rush.

Coaching Points:

1) Prior to each group of two going make sure each
player understands where the coach has marked for
the QB to setup at so the line can block accordingly.
2) Make sure the defensive player is watching the ball
being snapped before rushing.
3) As skill levels increase you can run all 5 players at
once for a complete offensive line versus defensive
line drill.

Ladder Drill

Purpose: To improve team speed and conditioning

Drill Execution:

1) Break team into groups of 10 players each.
2) Line them up on a starting line.
3) Place cones in a line at 10 yard intervals up to 30
yards away. (see diagram)
4) On the whistle the first group sprints to the first line
and back to the starting line, then turn and sprint to
the second line, then turn and return to the starting
line, turn again and sprint to the third and final line,
the return to the starting line to complete the drill.
5) Only one group will go at a time and each group will
go at least two times.

Coaching Points:

1) Make sure players are starting in the proper stance
for their individual position (2-point, 3-point or 4-
point)
2) Make sure all players sprint at full speed throughout
the drill.
3) Encourage players to give 100% because this drill
will exhaust them, but will help them improve.
4) It is recommended to run the drill at the end of
practice when players are already feeling tired, this
will help them learn to dig deeper and to work
harder.

Half-line Drill

Purpose: To perfect the outside running game with your offense
Number of Players: All Offensive Players and Defensive Players

Drill Execution:

1) The offensive unit will consist of a CENTER, GUARD,
TACKLE a perimeter blocker (WR, TE, etc.) and
complete backfield. This can be setup to either
direction (left or right).
2) The defense has six defenders (DT, NT, Linebackers,
CB and Safety) ready to defend against the outside
attack.
3) On the snap run the scripted play and the defense
reacts.
4) You can run all plays to ONE side (left or right) or
alternate between the two. Allow 12 minutes per
side or 24 minutes for the entire drill.

Coaching Points:

1) The drill is best used when you run scripted plays
against a specific defense that you will be playing.
2) Enhance the drill by having the defense work on
their own defensive specific skill.
3) Give special attention to proper footwork, handoffs,
ball carrying and blocking techniques.
4) Perform the drill either live or against defenders
holding blocking dummies.

Game Opening Drill

Purpose: To practice the first 10 plays of the game plan
Number of Players: All Offensive Players & Scout Team Defense
Time: 30-45 min/practice before game day

Drill Execution:

1) The defensive scout team huddles and receives the
defensive play call and assignments from your
defensive coaches. They will run defenses similar to
your upcoming opponent.
2) The offense huddles and the QB will call the first
play from the opening 10 plays you plan on running
on game day.
3) The huddles break and the play is run. Coaches
make note of the errors made, but do not stop the
drill, this is to simulate game like conditions.
4) The coach sends in the following plays with a player
from the sideline.
5) To further simulate game day, keep a 25-second
play clock.

Coaching Points:

1) The 10 plays run should only be 1
st
and 2
nd
down
play calls.
2) Make sure you are substituting and sending in the
play call from the sideline.
3) Have the QB call any audible within the 25 second
play clock.
4) After running all 10 plays go over the mistakes
made and correct any problems, then run the 10
plays again until you are satisfied.

7-on-7 Passing Drill

Number of Players: Centers, QBs, WRs, TEs, RBs, LBs, and DBs.

Drill Execution:

1) 7 Offensive players line up against 7 Defensive
players.
2) The offense will run all of their passing plays (short,
medium and long)
3) The defensive players will use their defensive
coverage techniques to defend the plays.
4) The defensive unit will be allowed to blitz one LB per
play. It will be the CENTERs or a running backs
responsibility to prevent the blitz from sacking the
QB based on the offensive play called.
5) Both sides of the ball should be focused on their
individual skill sets and the plays should be run at
full speed with contact allowed.

Coaching Points:

1) Insure that all offensive players are aligning to the
ball properly and are in the correct starting
positions.
2) Make sure the defense secondary and linebackers
are recognizing the offensive formations and calling
out the coverages. Communication is key in the
secondary.
3) Make certain that the QB is looking at the defensive
coverage and making his reads and passes correctly.
4) This drill allows you to focus on individual position
skills at full speed.
5) Run this drill at a fast pace and get in as many plays
possible, rotate players as needed so all players
involved get a chance to run the drill.
6) You can have your remaining offensive and
defensive linemen practice blocking and rushing
drills while this drill is conducted.

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