1. Introduction & Warm-Up
• Icebreaker: Ask players what they already know about football (positions, teams, rules).
• Dynamic warm-up: High knees, butt kicks, lunges, side shuffles, and short sprints to get bodies loose.
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2. Basic Rules & Field Layout
• Show them the field (end zones, sidelines, hash marks).
• Explain the objective: move the ball down the field to score a touchdown.
• Teach the downs system (4 tries to get 10 yards).
• Quick overview of offense vs defense.
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3. Positions & Roles
Keep it simple:
• QB – throws or hands off.
• RB – runs the ball.
• WR – catches passes.
• OL – blocks.
• DL/LB/DB – try to stop the offense.
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4. Fundamental Skills
Introduce these with short drills:
• Stance & Start – proper ready position.
• Ball Handling – how to hold, handoff, and tuck the ball.
• Throwing Mechanics – grip, step, and follow through.
• Catching – diamond/hands technique.
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5. Simple Drill Work
• QB → WR throws: short routes (slant, hitch).
• Hand-off drill: practice mesh between QB and RB.
• Relay races: carrying the ball while keeping it tucked in.
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6. Wrap-Up
• Quick review of what they learned.
• End with a fun scrimmage or competition (like who can throw/catch the farthest, or a short 5-on-5 two-hand touch).
• Close with encouragement and a team breakdown/huddle (builds unity).
1. Introduction & Warm-Up
• Icebreaker: Ask players what they already know about football (positions, teams, rules).
• Dynamic warm-up: High knees, butt kicks, lunges, side shuffles, and short sprints to get bodies loose.
⸻
2. Basic Rules & Field Layout
• Show them the field (end zones, sidelines, hash marks).
• Explain the objective: move the ball down the field to score a touchdown.
• Teach the downs system (4 tries to get 10 yards).
• Quick overview of offense vs defense.
⸻
3. Positions & Roles
Keep it simple:
• QB – throws or hands off.
• RB – runs the ball.
• WR – catches passes.
• OL – blocks.
• DL/LB/DB – try to stop the offense.
⸻
4. Fundamental Skills
Introduce these with short drills:
• Stance & Start – proper ready position.
• Ball Handling – how to hold, handoff, and tuck the ball.
• Throwing Mechanics – grip, step, and follow through.
• Catching – diamond/hands technique.
⸻
5. Simple Drill Work
• QB → WR throws: short routes (slant, hitch).
• Hand-off drill: practice mesh between QB and RB.
• Relay races: carrying the ball while keeping it tucked in.
⸻
6. Wrap-Up
• Quick review of what they learned.
• End with a fun scrimmage or competition (like who can throw/catch the farthest, or a short 5-on-5 two-hand touch).
• Close with encouragement and a team breakdown/huddle (builds unity).