What is 6 Cone Drill for Quarterbacks?
6 Cone Drill for Quarterbacks is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for quarterback work. It covers Setup, Execution, Coaching Tips with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
- 6 Cone Drill for Quarterbacks is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
- Focus: Quarterback.
- Inside: 3 drill progressions.
How to run this drill
6 Cone Drill for Quarterbacks 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
- Setup
- Execution
- Coaching Tips
Full drill
Here’s a great drill that emphasizes ball security and smooth footwork transitions.
Your QB will work on dropping back, moving laterally in the pocket, then getting set and making an accurate throw.
Setup
- Set up six cones with four cones set up in a vertical line five yards apart.
- The fifth cone should be set five yards to the left of cone 2 and the sixth cone should be five yards to the left of cone 3.
- You’ll need a target for the quarterback to throw to.
- The coach should be nearby to call commands.
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Execution
- The coach says “Go.”
- The quarterback starts at the first cone and drops back to the second cone.
- At the second cone he slides across to the third cone.
- At the third cone he drops back to the fourth cone.
- At the fourth cone he slides across to the fifth cone.
- At the fifth cone he drops back to the sixth cone.
- At the sixth cone he slides forward until the coach says throw.
- He sets and throws the ball to the target, who has flashed his hands.
- The drill can be reversed with players starting at the opposite end of the cone setup.
Diagram
Coaching Tips
Three things to look for during this drill: smooth transitions from cone to cone, two hands on the ball for ball security and eyes upfield.
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6 Cone Drill for Quarterbacks FAQ
- What is the 6 Cone Drill for Quarterbacks drill?
- 6 Cone Drill for Quarterbacks is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for quarterback work. It covers Setup, Execution, Coaching Tips with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
- Who should use this football drill?
- 6 Cone Drill for Quarterbacks 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 6 Cone Drill for Quarterbacks 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 6 Cone Drill for Quarterbacks include?
- This page includes Setup, Execution, Coaching Tips.
