What is Conditioning Drills for Football – Backpedal Drill?
Conditioning Drills for Football – Backpedal Drill 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
Conditioning Drills for Football – Backpedal 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.
Full drill
This is a drill that I initially used for my secondary team but transitioned for use as conditioning drills for football for all the teams.
Your team should be aligned in groups of 6 or 7 (whatever evens your lines off).Two different colored cones should be placed opposite of each other about 15 yards from the groups.
On the whistle the 1st group should backpedal with proper form as fast as they can. The color of the cone you want them to attack is called followed by a quick whistle that does 2 things: tells them to sprint around the outside of the cone with each player urged on to catch the man in front, and to start the next group to backpedal.
The 2nd whistle should be blown at different times sometime after the group backpedals past the cones to keep the guys honest.
Conditioning Drills for Football – Backpedal Drill FAQ
- What is the Conditioning Drills for Football – Backpedal Drill drill?
- Conditioning Drills for Football – Backpedal Drill 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?
- Conditioning Drills for Football – Backpedal 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 Conditioning Drills for Football – Backpedal 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.
