What is The Gap Blocking Drill?
The Gap Blocking Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for blocking work. It covers Set Up, Purpose, Execution and more with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
- The Gap Blocking Drill is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
- Focus: Blocking.
- Inside: 4 drill progressions.
How to run this drill
The Gap Blocking 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.
Progressions
- Set Up
- Purpose
- Execution
- Coaching Tips
Full drill
Drill Type: Offensive Line Drill
Purpose
This drill focuses on reading and plugging up gaps before the ball carrier can get out into the linebacking core or secondary.
Set Up
- Set up seven cones, giving the offensive player 6 holes to choose from.
Execution
- On your signal, the offensive player will choose a side, and hit one of 6 holes hard, trying to get beat the defender.
- The defender is going to take a more shallow angle in this drill, trying to discourage the offensive player from using the inside holes and bumping them out to one of the outside holes, and tagging them immediately.
Coaching Tips
These are great drills for non-contact days, as you can help to instill your defensive principles without the wear and tear that will occur from constantly having full contact practices.
The Gap Blocking Drill FAQ
- What is the The Gap Blocking Drill drill?
- The Gap Blocking Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for blocking work. It covers Set Up, Purpose, Execution and more with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
- Who should use this football drill?
- The Gap Blocking 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 The Gap Blocking 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.
- What progressions does The Gap Blocking Drill include?
- This page includes Set Up, Purpose, Execution, Coaching Tips.
