What is Football Conditioning Drills – Firehose Running Drill?
Football Conditioning Drills – Firehose Running Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football drills 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
Football Conditioning Drills – Firehose Running 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 one of my favorite [tag]football conditioning drills[/tag]. This [tag]football drill[/tag] also works on proper form for running.
I use an old fire hose (from hose cabinets in commercial buildings; it is light and strong) and cut in 8 foot lengths. Next divide the [tag]football[/tag] team into teams of 2. The runner places the hose across his hips, the second person holds on to the 2 ends of the hose.
Next set a distance and player 1 runs while player 2 holds back the runner giving resistance. Player 1 must drive with his legs and use proper arm movement otherwise he may go nowhere.
Switch players around and come back to the original starting point. I do 2 reps and then line players up and they sprint without resistance. They feel the difference and speed usually increases for the individual. Try to match up pairs of similar size, to make it fair and not hurt smaller players.
Football Conditioning Drills – Firehose Running Drill FAQ
- What is the Football Conditioning Drills – Firehose Running Drill drill?
- Football Conditioning Drills – Firehose Running Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football drills 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 Conditioning Drills – Firehose Running 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 Football Conditioning Drills – Firehose Running 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.
