What is Football Fundamentals – Drill for Blocking and for Running Backs?
Football Fundamentals – Drill for Blocking and for Running Backs 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.
- Football Fundamentals – Drill for Blocking and for Running Backs is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
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How to run this drill
Football Fundamentals – Drill for Blocking and for Running Backs 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
My tip of the day may seem too fundamental for some but if you’re working with young or inexperienced [tag]football[/tag] players, it is excellent! [tag]Football fundamentals[/tag] are essential with these players.
At this level, you may experience linemen standing up before making a block. This is a particular problem on run plays but also impairs pass blocking.
We use a [tag]football drill[/tag] to correct this. We have players get in the wrestling position (on all 4s) and then on the snap count, reach forward to hit a blocking pad with their hands while their knees remain stationary.
This drill has worked wonders for our team. The players get used to the feel of making contact in a low position and then in live situations have much greater strength and control over their opponent.
A similar football drill can be used for backs who run straight up. This helps them get used to making low contact with their body when carrying the ball.
Football Fundamentals – Drill for Blocking and for Running Backs FAQ
- What is the Football Fundamentals – Drill for Blocking and for Running Backs drill?
- Football Fundamentals – Drill for Blocking and for Running Backs 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 Fundamentals – Drill for Blocking and for Running Backs 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 Fundamentals – Drill for Blocking and for Running Backs 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.
