CONDITION THROUGH DRILL

Have you ever

seen________during a game?
• A player tow a tire with a rope wrapped
around his waist during a game?
• A player run laps during the game?
• A player do up downs for fumbling during a
game?
• Have you ever seen a team have to run
“Heismans” because they were losing?
• Have you ever seen a team run the bleachers
during halftime because they blew a play?
 OF COURSE NOT!!!
• While some of the aforementioned may
be beneficial for enhancing one’s stamina
and endurance… They really have no
place on a football field during the season.
• Why do we feel compelled to try to whip
an athlete into shape in the first 2 weeks
of August with ridiculous and outdated
antics?
• In one word…
 FOCUS
• We want to command the attention and
focus of every participant involved.
• It is our nature to be competitive and win.
• If Johnny or the team isn’t listening…
Johnny is running laps!
• Last year I watched a freshman football
team do 150 up downs on asphalt.
• Nice job coach! You Win!
Condition The Skills & The Body
• I believe that it’s to late come August to
start “getting in shape”.
• Encourage your players in the off season
to physically condition and stay
involved in other sports, speed & agility
clinics, and physical activities.
• Encourage your players to limit video
games and junk food.
• Champions pay the price year round.
• We are trying to develop a frame of mind
that always promotes healthy kids. Not
just during football season.
 TRAIN IN THE OFF SEASON!
GO TO VIDEO
• http://www.youtube.com/user/jcparks1#p/f/15/FQrD
• http://dipnripsticks.com/
• http://coachbass.com/
• http://www.sctrojanfootball.com/coach.htm
• http://www.houseofspeed.com/greenbay.html
• http://tedlang-teamspeedfitness.com/index.htm
• http://www.prosportsexperience.com/packers/
• Conduct your own clinics!!!
 When August Arrives
• Model your grass drills and full pad drills in
a way that directly mesh with football
movement.
• Teach in progression:
L isten Explain the drill & why
S ee Demonstrate the drill & tips
Do Player executes the drill
• Small groups, clean rapid reps, &
competition within the group will stimulate
focus for the mind & body.
 SAMPLE GRASS DRILLS
CONES, LADDERS, & LINES
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nsoMoUG-_
CB CONE DRILL

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFS5Y8J4E_
RB LIMP SHOULDER
CONES, LADDERS & LINE DRILLS

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmVHEq7ge
SPEED & AGILITY
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQrDtyVR0O
MOBILITY SPORTS PERFORMANCE
 MORE OFF SEASON
SPEED DRILLS
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EpqHV4ei

TAKE NOTES! ANY SPORT SPEED

DRILLS
• http://www.Glazierclinics.com/
 ATTITUDE & EFFORT
• Practice drills are for molding your
player’s talent to your scheme.

• There is no walking on a football field.

We walk in the house & around the
pool.

• Constant hustle never quits.

 SAMPLE JAYHAWK DRILLS
SPECIAL TEAMS
• The team that creates a great play on
special teams wins 90% of the time at any
level in football!!!
• We spend no less than 20 minutes per
practice on special teams.
• Because punt/punt return & kick off & kick
return are typically long sprinting plays,
there is a great deal of cardio during
these drills.
• Every player gets rapid reps during this
phase regardless if they are on the squad
or not.
KICK OFF

K
KICK RETURN
 BACKS & RECEIVERS
• Passing Tree
We spend 15-20 minutes per week
working on the passing tree. We run 2
trees at a time and progress through
every route with rapid reps.
• Option on the line
[10 minutes every day]
QBs & RBs work hand offs, pitches,
and option pitches [Rapid Reps]
• On The Tape [20-30 minutes every day]
We progress through the playbook
 Passing Tree

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 O-Line
• The Sled [10 minutes per day]
Work stance & “Getting Off” the LOS
NOTE: No Sled? No Problem! Work the o-
line vs. the D-line or use pop up dummies.
• Stance, Fit, & Finish [5-8 minutes daily]
Have the entire O-Line slowly progress
through the techniques several reps
 DEFENSE
• Pursuit Drill
8-10 minutes-
Entire team-every day!
This is a staple drill that we
practice daily to ensure angles &
hustle. Great cardio!
We use coaches to run scout plays
for the defense to pursue.
 “GAME DAY DRILL”
• This is an excellent drill for condition the mind and body
for game day.
1. Players line up on the sidelines and coaches are on the
field.
2. We use our depth chart and call out various squads at
a time (Black O, or Red D, a special teams unit, etc…) and
run 1 play. We rotate through every squad 2-3 times.
Players on the sidelines must cheer on the squad
executing their play.
3. This is done at a very high tempo! We even simulate
injuries which forces position coaches and players to be
aware of the depth chart. We encourage parents to
participate to keep the players pumped… Just like game
day.
 Practice 10/02/2008________________________
Defense /Special Teams
TIME TASK_____________
5:00 – 5:17 Warm ups/Stretch/Pursuit Drill

5:18 – 5:24 Water Break

5:25 – 5:55 PHASE I.
Kick Off/Kick Return
[15 minutes]
Defensive Walk Thru
[15 Minutes]
5:56 – 5:59 Water Break
6:00 – 6:25 PHASE II.
Sleds & Chutes [2 Groups]
[25 Minutes]
6:26 – 6:29 Water Break
PHASE III
6:30 – 7:00
Defense vs Scout Offense
[30 Minutes]

BULL IN THE RING

END PRACTICE
 Conditioning Tips Review
• Script every practice
This creates a sense of urgency…
Just like we feel during game day.
• Break your practices up into [4-5] phases

• Have a time keeper

“Coach Time” Your practice will stay on task
and on schedule!
• Rapid reps with your drills in every phase
This forces focus, positive attitude and effort
out of your players.
• Position coaches should Create Competition
within their drills to keep it fresh.
Conclude with Video