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What is Football Practice Drills – Hurdles and Tractor Pulls?

Football Practice Drills – Hurdles and Tractor Pulls 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 Practice Drills – Hurdles and Tractor Pulls 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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Here are a couple of ideas for [tag]football practice drills[/tag] to use with your teams.   One helps to take the boredom out of regular [tag]football drills[/tag] and the other is crucial for keeping the whole team fresh on their skills.

I coach both offensive and defensive lineman. It seemed to me they were getting bored with the same old drills and not doing a great job of getting our of their stance with a low, flat back. So, I used the running back’s coach’s belt and my lineman competed in “tractor pulls”. The rope attaches around the waists of two lineman. They pull the rope tight enough to take out all the slack. On my whistle both lineman, out of a four point stance, try to pull the other in the opposite direction. It teaches players that the low man wins, to get off the [tag]football[/tag] quickly, and they enjoy competing with one another.

We run 2-3 huddles at every [tag]football practice[/tag] (Offense/Defense).   That way we focus on the guys who are our backups as well. God forbid something should happen to our studs.   I’ve seen plenty of football games lost because the backup guy didn’t know their responsibilities/assignments/plays etc.   We make sure that we focus on the second and third teams and not only focus on the 1st team.   This has helped us out when we needed it the most.

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 Practice Drills – Hurdles and Tractor Pulls FAQ

What is the Football Practice Drills – Hurdles and Tractor Pulls drill?
Football Practice Drills – Hurdles and Tractor Pulls 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 Practice Drills – Hurdles and Tractor Pulls 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 Practice Drills – Hurdles and Tractor Pulls 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?
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Football Practice Drills – Hurdles and Tractor Pulls

Football Practice Drills – Hurdles and Tractor Pulls 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.

Here are a couple of ideas for [tag]football practice drills[/tag] to use with your teams. One helps to take the boredom out of regular [tag]football drills[/tag] and the other is crucial for keeping the whole team…

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