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Offensive Football Drills – Race to the Ball football drill
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What is Offensive Football Drills – Race to the Ball?

Offensive Football Drills – Race to the Ball 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

Offensive Football Drills – Race to the Ball 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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From Ed”¦
Here is my favorite [tag]football drill[/tag] for Offensive/Defensive Lineman to get them off the ball low and quick and downfield (or up field)..

I have two [tag]football[/tag] players (of equal caliber/age) lined up 2-3 feet apart on the line of scrimmage.   I place an object (cones, board) just in front of their hand (on the ground) in a three point stance.     5 Yards down field I place a baseball Tee with a tennis ball on it.

On the whistle/hut they come out of their stance and have to make their initial step over the cones or board and then race to get the tennis ball.

2 Points for the player gets to the ball and grabs it off the tee cleanly.   1 point if he touches it first and drops it. 1 point for the other player if he knocks it out of the first guys hand.

The point system can be varied to whatever suits the [tag]football coach[/tag].   I usually give out a prize after practice for the winners.

The players asked to do it almost every football practice.

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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Offensive Football Drills – Race to the Ball FAQ

What is the Offensive Football Drills – Race to the Ball drill?
Offensive Football Drills – Race to the Ball 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?
Offensive Football Drills – Race to the Ball 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 Offensive Football Drills – Race to the Ball 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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Offensive Football Drills – Race to the Ball

Offensive Football Drills – Race to the Ball 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.

Coming up with new ideas for [tag]offensive football drills[/tag] can sometimes be a challenge. Here’s a tip that Ed, one of my subscribers, sent to me that works well. Give it a try!

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