What is Youth Football Drills – Run the Gauntlet?
Youth Football Drills – Run the Gauntlet is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for youth work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
- Youth Football Drills – Run the Gauntlet is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
- Focus: Youth.
How to run this drill
Youth Football Drills – Run the Gauntlet 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
This is one of the better [tag]youth football drills[/tag] for running backs and wide receivers. Preventing fumbles by protecting the ball is important for players of all ages.
What you need – Many [tag]football[/tag] organizations have an apparatus that players can run through that offers resistance and it also affects the player’s ability to hang on to the ball. Or, you can have a column of players that runners will go through.
How this drill works – Whether it is the apparatus or the column, ball carriers must run through this area and protect the ball from being knocked out of their grasp. Coaches should watch that players use both arms to protect the ball going through the gauntlet.
Result – Better ball control from each player.
Youth Football Drills – Run the Gauntlet FAQ
- What is the Youth Football Drills – Run the Gauntlet drill?
- Youth Football Drills – Run the Gauntlet is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for youth work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
- Who should use this football drill?
- Youth Football Drills – Run the Gauntlet 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 Youth Football Drills – Run the Gauntlet 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.
