What is “Around The Corner” Defensive Line Drill?
“Around The Corner” Defensive Line Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for defensive line work. It covers Set Up, Purpose, Execution and more with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
- “Around The Corner” Defensive Line Drill is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
- Focus: Defensive Line.
- Inside: 4 drill progressions.
How to run this drill
“Around The Corner” Defensive Line 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
- Set Up
- Purpose
- Execution
- Coaching Tips
Full drill
Purpose
This drill focuses on the lineman’s footwork, and their ability to explode not only off the line, but through the quarterback.
Set Up
- Set up a tackle dummy, and stand 5-7 yards in front of it.
- Place two cones; one a little bit further out than where your offensive tackle would be, and another 10 yards to your side and about 3 yards behind you.
- The player should be lined up in a defensive ends approximate position relative to the ball, in 3-point stance, as close to the ball as they can be.
Execution
- When you hike the ball, players should sprint out to the closest cone, plant and sprint to the far cone, coming around it and accelerating into the quarterback.
Coaching Tips
- Try using a green football if you have access to one – they’re great for challenging players to really focus in on the ball.
- Make sure to teach your players to take the most direct path possible, and not bend their runs around the pylons.
“Around The Corner” Defensive Line Drill FAQ
- What is the “Around The Corner” Defensive Line Drill drill?
- “Around The Corner” Defensive Line Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for defensive line work. It covers Set Up, Purpose, Execution and more with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
- Who should use this football drill?
- “Around The Corner” Defensive Line 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 “Around The Corner” Defensive Line 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 “Around The Corner” Defensive Line Drill include?
- This page includes Set Up, Purpose, Execution, Coaching Tips.
