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What is Youth Football Drills – Statue of Liberty?

Youth Football Drills – Statue of Liberty 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.

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How to run this drill

Youth Football Drills – Statue of Liberty 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.

Full drill

While I was coaching the little guys, kids 9-10 years old, and I found that mixing teaching with a game is a good way to end your football practice. Of all the youth football drills we did, one of them the kids seemed to enjoy we called the Statue of Liberty.

Set a game area of approximately 20 yds wide by say 40-50 yds long.
Name a couple of players to the middle.
Line up the rest of the kids on one side.
The aim of the game is to cross the field without being touched.

The players in the middle try to touch as many players as possible.
Once a player is touched you are no longer allowed to move – you turn into a Statue.
The other kids then have to maneuver around the frozen players to get to the other side.
Its is fun and at the same time allows you to work on the footing, change of directions and fakes.

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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Youth Football Drills – Statue of Liberty FAQ

What is the Youth Football Drills – Statue of Liberty drill?
Youth Football Drills – Statue of Liberty 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 – Statue of Liberty 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 – Statue of Liberty 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.

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Youth Football Drills – Statue of Liberty

Youth Football Drills – Statue of Liberty 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.

While I was coaching the little guys, kids 9-10 years old, and I found that mixing teaching with a game is a good way to end your football practice.

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