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Football for Youth football drill
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What is Football for Youth?

Football for Youth 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 for Youth is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
  • Focus: Youth.

How to run this drill

Football for Youth 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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From Larry”¦
Sometimes in [tag]youth[/tag] [tag]football[/tag], the kids come in flat before the game.   Last year I used a football [tag]drill[/tag] I called “The Samurai”.

I divided my 36 kids into 4 groups of 9.   I gave the last kid in each line a football; then pulled the first kid in line out 5 yards, and had him face the rest of his line.   He was the “Samurai”.   I had all the kids start pumping their legs and after each blow of the the whistle, would deliver a blow to the Samurai.   He would be in a linebacker’s position, and his responsibility was to return the favor as well as shed the [tag]block[/tag].   I would blow the whistle in about 5 second intervals.

After taking on the first 8 men, he finally got the reward of [tag]tackling[/tag] the last kid in line.   He would then go to the end of the line.   Repeat this drill through the entire line so everyone got a chance to be “The Samurai” half-way through the season.

Doing the same boring calestenics and stretches before each game, we needed something to fire them up and it worked rather well.

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 for Youth FAQ

What is the Football for Youth drill?
Football for Youth 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 for Youth 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 for Youth 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 for Youth

Football for Youth 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.

Looking for drills for [tag]football for youth[/tag]? You’ve come to the right place! Try out this idea below and let me know how it goes for you.

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