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Football Coaching – Lead Block football drill
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What is Football Coaching – Lead Block?

Football Coaching – Lead Block is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for youth work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.

  • Football Coaching – Lead Block is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
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How to run this drill

Football Coaching – Lead Block 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

This is a drill for [tag]football coaching[/tag] that will help the fullback and the RB work together to gain the most yards.Flag Football Drills

What you need – You can use tackling dummies to create holes that the [tag]football[/tag] players must run through, and you can have a linebacker in the hole, about 5 yards from the LOS.

How this drill works – The fullback / running back relationship is an important one.   They need to be on the same page as each other in order to gain the most from a run.   The running back needs to be able to read the block of the fullback in order to make a cut up field.  

On the snap, the [tag]fullback[/tag] and [tag]running back[/tag] will head through a hole, and the fullback engages the linebacker.   At this point, the running back needs to make a decision based on the block by the fullback where he is going to run the ball.   He can run it straight ahead, or cut to the right or left.

This [tag]drill[/tag] should be run at half-speed to start, so they FB and the RB can get on the same page and learn what each other is going to do.   Then, at full speed it makes a great competitive drill.

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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Football Coaching – Lead Block FAQ

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

Football Coaching – Lead Block is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for youth work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.

This is a drill for [tag]football coaching[/tag] that will help the fullback and the RB work together to gain the most yards.

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