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Coaching Football Special Teams –  Pursuit Angles & Tackling football drill
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What is Coaching Football Special Teams – Pursuit Angles & Tackling?

Coaching Football Special Teams – Pursuit Angles & Tackling is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football coaching work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.

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How to run this drill

Coaching Football Special Teams – Pursuit Angles & Tackling 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.

  1. Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo.
  2. Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish.
  3. Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
  4. Close with one coaching cue players can repeat in the huddle next period.

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  • Line up 2 sets of 5 cones about 25 yards apart and at 5 yard intervals going down the field.   There will be 2 rows of cones 25 yards between them and 5 yards between each cone going down the field.
  • Line up individual players at each cone.
  • Take a runner with the ball at 10 yards past the last cone and put him in the middle.
  • The runner will then run at full blast down the middle of the cones.

Each of the individuals at the cones must then converge on the runner and touch him at the correct angle of pursuit.
This [tag]football[/tag] drill works wonders for angle of pursuit and tackling on Special Teams.

Coaching tips

  • Keep one cue per rep so kids hear the same language every time.
  • Film the first live set; pause on footwork and finish, not just the ball.
  • Pair this drill with a matching play install so practice transfers to game day.
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Coaching Football Special Teams – Pursuit Angles & Tackling FAQ

What is the Coaching Football Special Teams – Pursuit Angles & Tackling drill?
Coaching Football Special Teams – Pursuit Angles & Tackling is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football coaching work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
Who should use this football drill?
Coaching Football Special Teams – Pursuit Angles & Tackling 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 Coaching Football Special Teams – Pursuit Angles & Tackling 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?
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Coaching Football Special Teams – Pursuit Angles & Tackling

Coaching Football Special Teams – Pursuit Angles & Tackling is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football coaching work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.

Are you [tag]coaching football special teams[/tag] and looking for [tag]football drills[/tag]? You’ve come to the right place! Try out this idea below and let me know how it goes for you.

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