Drills

The player runs to the cone as quickly as possible, then change direction by 90 degrees and accelerate to the next cone. After everyone takes turns, change sides.

The player runs to the cone as quickly as possible and then moves to the next cone without turning, the so-called “Shuffle”. After reaching the third, he backpedals to the last cone. After everyone takes turns, change sides.

The first player in line is facing the starting line. By backpedaling, he gets to the first cone, where he changes the direction of movement and sprints to the next cone. Then he starts backpadeling again and repeats this as quickly as possible until he reaches the last cone.

The player sprints to the first cone, which he touches with his hand. After touching, he shuffles to the second cone and then he shuffles to the third. After he finish, the next in line starts. This exercise can also be used as a team competition.

The player sprints to the first cone, which he touches with his hand. After touching, he shuffles to the second cone and then he shuffles to the third. After contact with the third cone, he sprint to the last cone. After he finnishes, the next in line starts. This exercise can also be used as a team competition.

Players are lined up in one line, facing the coach. The coach is about 3-4 meters from the line of players. The role of the players is to respond to the movement of the coach, which moves forward and changes the running pace. Once the coach reaches the line of a particular player, the player have to turn 180 degree and run parallel at the coach’s level. The goal of the drill is that the players to keep the same distance with the coach while backpedaling and never have to turn 180 degree.

The player sprints from the start to the first figurant, who is wearing a flag belt. He pulls the flags off with both hands and throws them to the ground at his feet so that he can take them right away and put them back on. He continues to the last player and then sprints to the target cone. The figurants do not defend their flags and do not move. After pulling off the flags, they put them on and wait for the next player. After finishing , the players change. This exercise can also be used as a time team competition.

The player sprints from the start to the first figurant, who is wearing a flag belt. He pulls the flags off with both hands and throws them to the ground at his feet so that he can take them right away and put them back on. On the way to the next figurant, he crosses an obstacle in a specified way (ladder, track made of cones, …). He continues to the last figurant, pulls his flags and then sprints to the target cone.

Players with flag belts stand behind each other in a queue. There is one defender facing them. The players run towards the defender in close intervals and from the same side. The defender`s goal is to pull as many flags as possible from the players, who run alongside him. The defender stands still and pulls off the flags with both hands.

The starting player QB has several balls ready. Two players (WR and DB) at a distance of 10 and 12 yards from him, faceing each other. At the ready-set-hut command, the WR turns toward the QB and receives a pass from him. After catching the ball, he tries to get to one of the cones and avoid the pulling flags by the defender (DB). The DB must react to WRs movement, cannot move before WR choose the cone.

The cones are spaced in a square about 7 yards apart. Players stand in two rows in opposite corners. One team has balls (attacking team). The player with the ball starts to the closest cone and bypasses it from the outside. The player in the opposite corner reacts to his movement and starts towards the cone opposite and bypasses it as well. After passing the cone, the player with the ball tries to get around the opponent without getting his flags pulled. When finished, the next pair starts.

The player (QB) is placed with the ball in the middle of the field. The second player (WR) is placed on his level about 10 yards from him. At the command of QB down-set-hut, WR sprints to a distance of 5 or 10 yards and then changes direction by 90 degrees and continues to sprint toward the center of the field. QB tries to time the pass so that WR would catch the ball without slowing down.

The player (QB) is placed with the ball in the middle of the field. The second player (WR) is placed on his level about 10 yards from him. At the command of QB down-set-hut, WR sprints to a distance of 5 or 10 yards and then changes direction by 45 degrees and continues to sprint. QB tries to time the pass so that WR would catch the ball without slowing down.

The player (QB) is placed with the ball in the middle of the field. The second player (WR) is placed on his level about 10 yards from him. At the command of QB down-set-hut, WR sprints in before full speed. QB tries to time the pass so that WR would catch the ball without slowing down.

The player (QB) is placed with the ball in the middle of the field. The second player (WR) is placed on his level about 10 yards from him. At the command of QB down-set-hut, WR sprints to a distance of 2 or 5 yards and then changes direction by 70 degrees and continues to sprint. QB tries to time the pass so that WR would catch the ball without slowing down.

The player (QB) is placed with the ball in the middle of the field. The second player (WR) is placed on his level about 10 yards from him. At the command of QB down-set-hut, WR sprints to a distance of 5 resp. 10 yards and then changes direction by 90 degrees and continues to sprint towards the sideline QB tries to time the pass so that WR would catch the ball without slowing down.

The player (QB) is placed with the ball in the middle of the field. The second player (WR) is placed on his level about 10 yards from him. At the command of QB down-set-hut, WR sprints to a distance of 5 resp. 10 yards where he stops, then he turns towards the center of the field and takes a step towards QB. QB tries to time the pass so that WR does not have to wait for the ball.

The player (QB) is placed with the ball in the middle of the field. The second player (WR) is placed on his level about 10 yards from him. At the command of QB down-set-hut, WR sprints to a distance of 5 resp. 10 yards and then changes direction by 45 degrees and continues to sprint towards the sideline (out). QB tries to time the pass so that WR would catch the ball without slowing down, rotating the upper body only – not turning  around.

The players stand side by side in a line. At the coaches command, they start backpedal and at the coaches signal will turn 180 degrees and go into full sprint. The direction of rotation is determined by stretching the right or left coaches hand (signal). When the players go into a full sprint, the coach throws the ball to one of the players. When he catches it, he run back to the starting line.

The players stand side by side in a line. At the coaches command, they start backpedal and at the coaches signal will turn 90 degrees and go into full sprint. The direction of rotation is determined by stretching the right or left coaches hand (signal). When the players go into a full sprint, the coach throws the ball to one of the players. When he catches it, he run back to the starting line.

The players stand side by side in a line. At the coaches command, they start backpedal and at the coaches signal will turn 135 degrees and go into full sprint. The direction of rotation is determined by stretching the right or left coaches hand (signal). When the players go into a full sprint, the coach throws the ball to one of the players. When he catches it, he run back to the starting line.

The player (QB) is placed with the ball in the middle of the field. The second player (WR) is on his level about 10 yards from him. The defender (DB) is placed opposite to WR (1-5 yards from WR). Before the play, QB and WR agree on the route that WR will run (so that the defender does not hear it). At the QB command “down-set-hut” WR runs the agreed route. The goal of the defender is to defend the WR, so he does not step into WRs route. Contact is not allowed (touching that does not interfere with the player’s movement is OK). QB tries to time the pass so that WR catches it. The defender’s job is to interrupt or intercept the pass.

The player (QB) is placed with the ball in the middle of the field. The second player (WR) is on his level about 10 yards from him. WR will always runs IN-route. The coach place two defense players (dummy players) about 5 yards from the starting point of WR and 5 yards from QB. Dummy players stand about 10 yards apart. At the command of QB “down-set-hut” WR runs IN route (runs just behind the defenders). The defender’s job is to stand still with his arms outstretched and try to knock the ball down, but they can’t move their feet. QB attempts to time the pass so that WR catches it between the defenders.

The player (QB) is placed with the ball in the middle of the field. The second player (WR) is on his level about 10 yards from him. WR will always go the Post route. The coach places three defense players according to the drawing. At the command of QB “down-set-hut” WR runs a Post route (runs just behind the defenders). The defenders’ goal is to stand still with their arms outstretched and try to hit the ball, but they cannot move their feet. QB attempts to time the pass so that WR catches it between the defenders.

The player (QB) is placed with the ball in the middle of the field. The second player (WR) is on his level about 10 yards from him. WR and QB agree on the route before every play. The coach places three defense players according to the drawing. At the QB command, “down-set-hut” WR runs the agreed route. The defenders’ goal is to move in their zone and try to bat down or catch the ball, but they cannot leave their zone. QB attempts to time the pass so that WR catches it between the defenders. In the advanced stages of the game, you can also add the second WR (but only from one side of the field).

RB is placed about 3-5 yards behind the QB. At the QB command “down-set-hut” Center (C) snaps the ball, QB turns to the right (or left, by agreement) and places the ball on the belly (solar plexus) of the RB with a stretched hand. RB tries to time its start so that it is not too fast or slow at QB. After the hand off, RB continues to run between the cones and tries to avoid the defender. The defender is trying to pull down the RBs flag. Before the start, QB and RB agree to which side QB will pass the ball to.

RB is placed about 3-5 yards behind the QB. At the QB command “down-set-hut” Center (C) snaps the ball, QB turns to the right (or left, by agreement) and throws the ball from below with both hands to RB. RB tries to time its start so that it is not too fast or slow at QB. After the pass, RB continues to run between the cones and tries to avoid the defender. The defender is trying to pull down the RB flag. Before the start, QB and RB agree on which side QB will pass the ball to.

RB is placed about 3-5 yards behind the QB. At the QB command “down-set-hut” Center (C) snaps the ball, QB turns to the right (or left, by agreement) and throws the ball (from above) to the RB to run. After the pass, RB continues to run between the cones and tries to avoid the defender. The defender is trying to pull down the RBs flag.

WR is placed about 5 – 10 yards next to C (Center). At the QB command “down-set-hut” center snaps the ball. At the same time WR starts from the right / left and runs between C and QB. QB handle the ball forward to the running player. WR tries to time its start so that it is not too fast or slow at QB. After the handle, WR continues to run between the cones and tries to avoid the defender. The defender is trying to pull down the WRs flag.