What is Football Training Drills – The Mirror Drill?
Football Training Drills – The Mirror 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.
- Football Training Drills – The Mirror Drill is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
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How to run this drill
Football Training Drills – The Mirror 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.
- 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
I’ve gotten a whole bunch of requests for [tag]football training drills[/tag] over the past few days. Here’s an idea that one of my readers sent to me. I’m including it here for you to try with your team.
From Nick…
My favorite [tag]football drill[/tag] is the mirror drill. I usually use this as a non-contact offensive and defensive line drill (but can be used with WR’s and DB’s).
You set up 2 cones about eight yards apart and in between these cones represents a line that divides the drill into offensive and defensive sides. On one side you put an OL and other side put a DL. The object of this drill is to stay between the cones and not cross the line. You go on the [tag]football[/tag] coach’s command and stop on the coach’s command. The offensive lineman has to practice moving his feet, getting position, recovering etc, while the DL has to work to get the OL’s body turned, beat him to the gap, etc.
Great workout without heavy contact. It works all the fundamentals.
Football Training Drills – The Mirror Drill FAQ
- What is the Football Training Drills – The Mirror Drill drill?
- Football Training Drills – The Mirror 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 – The Mirror 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 – The Mirror 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.
