“Three Yard Star” Agility Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for conditioning work. It covers Set Up, Purpose, Execution and more with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
“Three Yard Star” Agility Drill is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
Focus: Conditioning.
Inside: 4 drill progressions.
How to run this drill
“Three Yard Star” Agility 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
Purpose
The focus of this drill is to build quickness, short area speed, and agility in change of direction
Set Up
Set up four cones in a star pattern. Cones should be 3 yards apart.
Starting position
Execution
1. Spring forward to the midpoint of the cones
Forward Run
2. Shift into a lateral slide, going to the right cone, across to the left cone, then back to center
Lateral Slide
3. Spring forward to the last cone, plant, and return to the first cone in a backpedal
Forward Run Foot
4. Touching all four cones once is one repetition.
Coaching Tips
Stay on the front part of the foot.
Push the hips, use quick feet
Use short, quick movements
Coaching tips
For bag / agility work, prioritize high knees, eyes up, and ball security through traffic.
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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What is the “Three Yard Star” Agility Drill drill?
“Three Yard Star” Agility Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for conditioning 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?
“Three Yard Star” Agility 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 “Three Yard Star” Agility 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 “Three Yard Star” Agility Drill include?
This page includes Set Up, Purpose, Execution, Coaching Tips.
“Three Yard Star” Agility Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for conditioning work. It covers Set Up, Purpose, Execution and more with purpose, setup cues, and coaching language for youth and high-school staffs.
The focus of this drill is to build quickness, short area speed, and agility in change of direction
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