When coaching 9 and 10 year olds, a big problem is keeping them motivated while doing the [tag]football drills[/tag] that are necessary from them to get better. It is key to keep the [tag]football practice[/tag]s fun. Here are 3 [tag]fun football drills[/tag] and tips to keep your players attention.
One way I keep them motivated is by giving them a chance to go against the coach. The really light up when they get the chance to block me without me holding a dummy. They hit me harder then they would ever hit a dummy or another player. They can’t wait to get back in line to hit me again. The same thing when we are running defensive line [tag]football[/tag] drills. When I am the QB back there with the football, they go all out.
At this age, it is all about making sure they have fun and stay motivated. Having their head coach play with them and not just tell them what to do really makes a big difference.
Another [tag]football drill[/tag] that is fun for everyone, is having the team form a circle, and then have two players enter the circle. Give one player the ball and his goal is to run through the others, while they are trying to tackle the ball carrier.
I like to use trash can laying down for the kids to jump over. It teaches them all from backs to linemen to keep their knees high when running.
