What is Football Offensive Lineman Drill – First Step is the Best Step?
Football Offensive Lineman Drill – First Step is the Best Step is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for offensive line work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
- Football Offensive Lineman Drill – First Step is the Best Step is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
- Focus: Offensive Line.
How to run this drill
Football Offensive Lineman Drill – First Step is the Best Step 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 football offensive lineman drill teaches young lineman to use the correct first step, the value of knowing the count,and the fact that it does not take much to make a good crease. I call this drill First step is the best step.
“First Step is the Best Step”
- Three players for this drill: running back, offensive lineman, and defensive lineman.
- RB about 5 yds directly behind OL, OL and DL head up on each other.
I usually put a line of cones 7 yds apart just to fence in the drill.
Coach stands behind DL (so the defense line can’t see him).
Coach flashes the count (using fingers) and then the direction the running back will take the ball (be careful of shadows…DL like to cheat).
On the correct count the OL gets a quick first step using the foot the direction the ball is going, then turns hip to seal the hole. It cannot be emphasized enough the need to use the correct first step and the value of knowing the count.
Football Offensive Lineman Drill – First Step is the Best Step FAQ
- What is the Football Offensive Lineman Drill – First Step is the Best Step drill?
- Football Offensive Lineman Drill – First Step is the Best Step is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for offensive line 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 Offensive Lineman Drill – First Step is the Best Step 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 Offensive Lineman Drill – First Step is the Best Step 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.
