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Flag Football Drills – Hand-Off & Throwing on the Run football drill
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What is Flag Football Drills – Hand-Off & Throwing on the Run?

Flag Football Drills – Hand-Off & Throwing on the Run 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

Flag Football Drills – Hand-Off & Throwing on the Run 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.

Full drill

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Set up 4 cones to create a 20 yd x 20 yd box – then set up another set of cones in the same configuration as the first. Be sure to have at least 5 yds between the two boxes.

Split your players equally and have them line up outside the square, behind a cone closest to the other team’s box. The first player steps towards their opponents box and becomes the RB. (both players will begin running between the two boxes.)

The second player in line will be the QB. On the [tag]football coach[/tag]’s whistle, they will complete a handoff to the RB. They sprint forward to the cone, staying outside the cone. The QB then moves to the line to be the next RB, and the next in line steps up to be the next QB. They begin side stepping to the next cone; when they reach that cone, they will backpedal to the next cone. (Possession of the [tag]football[/tag] is important; if they drop the ball they have to go back to the last cone and touch it before they can continue).

Once they turn the last corner, they sprint towards the back of the line and throw the football to the new QB, who then hands it off. The players make their way to the back of the line where they either sit or take a knee and wait for all players to complete the route.

You can mix it up by having them change the ball from one hand to the other at each cone. But, it requires them to think about alot of different things, while still moving as fast as they can.

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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Flag Football Drills – Hand-Off & Throwing on the Run FAQ

What is the Flag Football Drills – Hand-Off & Throwing on the Run drill?
Flag Football Drills – Hand-Off & Throwing on the Run 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?
Flag Football Drills – Hand-Off & Throwing on the Run 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 Flag Football Drills – Hand-Off & Throwing on the Run 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.

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Flag Football Drills – Hand-Off & Throwing on the Run

Flag Football Drills – Hand-Off & Throwing on the Run 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.

If you’re looking for more ideas for [tag]flag football drills[/tag], try this one. We use this [tag]football drill[/tag] for our [tag]flag football[/tag] team.

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