What is Quarterback Drills – Football & Gymnastics?
Quarterback Drills – Football & Gymnastics is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football drills 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
Quarterback Drills – Football & Gymnastics 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
Here is something I have started doing during the off season. This is not your typical [tag]football[/tag] [tag]quarterback drills[/tag].
I have the quarterbacks walk the balance beam used by the gymnasts. At first they think it will be easy and fall off after three or four steps. Then I get one of the girls to show them how “easy” it is. She will run the length and somersault off.
After a couple of weeks they get used to it and make it across without looking down (though I will not let them try the somersault).
I find it helps them keep their balance when an opponent is trying to sack them and has prevented lost yardage.
It has been so successful that I plan on starting the running backs and receivers on this drill too!
Quarterback Drills – Football & Gymnastics FAQ
- What is the Quarterback Drills – Football & Gymnastics drill?
- Quarterback Drills – Football & Gymnastics is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for football drills work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
- Who should use this football drill?
- Quarterback Drills – Football & Gymnastics 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 Quarterback Drills – Football & Gymnastics 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.
