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What is Football Running Back Drills – The V Drill?

Football Running Back Drills – The V Drill 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 Running Back Drills – The V Drill 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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One of the best [tag]football drills[/tag] we do is a drill called the “V” drill.

You line up 5 cones on each side starting at about 2 yards apart from each other, then each cone gets wider and wider apart so it forms a “V”.

You split your [tag]football[/tag] team into two teams evenly matched and then you line up an offensive lineman at the narrow part of the “V” with a running back a couple of yards behind him from one team and the other team lines up a defensive linemen against the offensive lineman and a linebacker a couple of yards behind him.

The object of the [tag]football drill[/tag] is for the running back to try to get past both defensive players and beyond the last cone. He will score a point for his team if he succeeds. All players should have a chance to run the ball and block. Once everyone has had a chance the teams switch sides and now they other team gets to try to score.

The team with the most points in the end wins and the other tram has to do 20 pushups.

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 Running Back Drills – The V Drill FAQ

What is the Football Running Back Drills – The V Drill drill?
Football Running Back Drills – The V Drill 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 Running Back Drills – The V Drill 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 Running Back Drills – The V Drill 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 Running Back Drills – The V Drill

Football Running Back Drills – The V Drill 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.

Coming up with new ideas for [tag]football running back drills[/tag] can sometimes be a challenge. Here’s a tip that has worked well for me in the past.

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