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What is Football Training Drills – Pursuit Drill?

Football Training Drills – Pursuit Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football coaching 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 Training Drills – Pursuit 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.

Full drill

We use these [tag]football training drills[/tag] to teach all our defensive guys how to take good pursuit angles and that, if done right, you should have a nice straight line with players right next to each other.

Whole [tag]football defense[/tag] lines up in correct positions and in their stances.   You have a QB, a RB, and 2 WR.

When the ball is snapped the QB either gives the [tag]football[/tag] to the RB or throws it to one of the WR.   Once they have the ball they run 3/4 speed in a straight line.
Now the front 7 does an up down on the snap of the ball then they run to the ball and have to tag the ball carrier with 2 hands and set in a nice ready positions after they tag the ball carrier.
The secondary does the same thing, they pursue to the ball carrier and tag him with 2 hands and sit in their ready position (knees bent, butt down hands up).

When all 11 defenders have touched the ball carrier there should be a nice straight line of defenders showing that all of them took the correct angles tot he ball carrier.     Defenders go full speed in this [tag]football drill[/tag].

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 Training Drills – Pursuit Drill FAQ

What is the Football Training Drills – Pursuit Drill drill?
Football Training Drills – Pursuit Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football coaching 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 Training Drills – Pursuit 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 Training Drills – Pursuit 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?
Yes. Browse FantasyHQ football drills, youth plays, and coaching guides free on Football Coaching.

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Football Training Drills – Pursuit Drill

Football Training Drills – Pursuit Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football coaching work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.

We use these [tag]football training drills[/tag] to teach all our defensive guys how to take good pursuit angles and that, if done right, you should have a nice straight line with players right next to each other.

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