What is Free Football Training Drills – Offense and Defense?
Free Football Training Drills – Offense and Defense 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.
- Free Football Training Drills – Offense and Defense is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
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How to run this drill
Free Football Training Drills – Offense and Defense 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
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The 1st is a [tag]football tackling drill[/tag]. I put the players face to face in a good hitting position. When I blow the whistle, both players tackle each other but DO NOT take them to the ground. The players focus on running their feet through the tackle and driving the other player back and staying square. I do not want them to turn their shoulders. I will also extend the drill and have the players stand side by side and turn into each other and drive straight back. Since I came up with this drill three years ago, I have seen my teams become better tacklers.
The second is a [tag]football drill[/tag] that I do on defense with the front 7. When we do our inside run period with the defensive front 7, I will sometimes not use a [tag]football[/tag]. The players have a hard time at first because they normally just concentrate on the ball. I like to do this to teach the positions responsibilities and how to take care of them first and not worry about the ball.
Free Football Training Drills – Offense and Defense FAQ
- What is the Free Football Training Drills – Offense and Defense drill?
- Free Football Training Drills – Offense and Defense 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?
- Free Football Training Drills – Offense and Defense 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 Free Football Training Drills – Offense and Defense 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.
