What is 1 v 1 Pass Rush Drill?
1 v 1 Pass Rush Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football drills work. It covers Purpose, Drill Setup, How It Works and more with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
- 1 v 1 Pass Rush Drill is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
- Focus: Football Drills.
- Inside: 4 drill progressions.
How to run this drill
1 v 1 Pass Rush Drill is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo.
- Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish.
- Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Close with one coaching cue players can repeat in the huddle next period.
Progressions
- Purpose
- Drill Setup
- How It Works
- Coaching Tips
Full drill
Purpose
To work on pass rush moves & finishing the play in a game-like situation
Drill Setup
- Have five offensive linemen line up over top of five defensive linemen
- Place a tackling dummy 5-7 yards behind the offensive line, with the coach 3-4 yards behind that dummy
How it Works
- Before the play begins, the coach will point at one of the defensive linemen.
- The coach will then signal the snap of the ball, with the defense exploding off the line towards their corresponding blockers.
- Every player except the player selected by the coach will stop after the initial burst.
- The player who was selected by the coach will continue and try to beat his matchup and sack the quarterback before the 4 second countdown is up.
Coaching Tips
- Ideally players will line up in their natural positions – the defensive ends on the outside, tackles on the inside – but the most important thing is getting players reps above all
- Great drill for players to work on expanding their pass rush repertoire and experiment with new moves they might not have the confidence or experience to try in a real game situation
1 v 1 Pass Rush Drill FAQ
- What is the 1 v 1 Pass Rush Drill drill?
- 1 v 1 Pass Rush Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football drills work. It covers Purpose, Drill Setup, How It Works and more with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
- Who should use this football drill?
- 1 v 1 Pass Rush Drill is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- How do I run 1 v 1 Pass Rush Drill in practice?
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo. Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish. Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Is this drill free?
- Yes. Browse FantasyHQ football drills, youth plays, and coaching guides free on Football Coaching.
- What progressions does 1 v 1 Pass Rush Drill include?
- This page includes Purpose, Drill Setup, How It Works, Coaching Tips.
