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What is Football Drill – Cones and Cuts?

Football Drill – Cones and Cuts 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 Drill – Cones and Cuts is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
  • Focus: Youth.

How to run this drill

Football Drill – Cones and Cuts 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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This [tag]football drill[/tag] called cones and cuts is one to add to your coaching toolbox. It is imperative in many cases for a receiver’s cut to be at exactly the right spot.   Football Drill

What you need – For each passing route requiring a cut, the [tag]football[/tag] coach will place the cones where he wants the player to make the cut.   This will vary, depending on the length and type of route the receiver is running.

How this drill works – Upon the snap, when the quarterback drops back, the receiver will be running his route.   The quarterback should know where the ball should go, so he should pass it to that area.

The [tag]receiver[/tag] will sprint to the cone, and make a quick fake and then the proper cut.   Even with the fake, the cut needs to be made at the proper time – not a step before, or a step after – or the pass will likely be missed.

Result – Many pass patterns are run off of timing, and the quarterback is throwing to an area they expect the receiver to be in at a given time.   If the cut is not proper or executed on time it can result in a turnover.

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 Drill – Cones and Cuts FAQ

What is the Football Drill – Cones and Cuts drill?
Football Drill – Cones and Cuts 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 Drill – Cones and Cuts 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 Drill – Cones and Cuts 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 Drill – Cones and Cuts

Football Drill – Cones and Cuts 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 [tag]football drill[/tag] called cones and cuts is one to add to your coaching toolbox. It is imperative in many cases for a receiver’s cut to be at exactly the right spot.

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