1. Warm-Up & Stretch (10 minutes)
Purpose: Prepare players physically and mentally for practice.
Activities:
• Light jog around the field (2 laps)
• Dynamic stretches: high knees, butt kicks, lunges, arm circles, side shuffles
• Quick team huddle: “Word of the day” (e.g., Effort, Respect, Focus)
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2. Individual Skills (25 minutes)
A. Stance & Start (5 minutes)
• Teach proper football stance (feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent, balanced).
• Practice 3-point and 2-point stances.
• Emphasize quick, explosive starts on the coach’s whistle.
B. Ball Handling (10 minutes)
• Drills:
• Hand-off exchange (QB to RB)
• Ball security (run through cones while holding football tight to chest)
• “Fumble recovery” fun drill
C. Passing & Catching (10 minutes)
• Proper grip and throwing motion
• Catching with “diamond” hands, eyes on the ball
• Partner passing drills, focusing on short, accurate throws
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3. Group Drills (25 minutes)
A. Agility & Movement (10 minutes)
• Cone drills (zig-zag, ladder steps, quick feet)
• Emphasize balance, body control, and staying low
B. Blocking Basics (10 minutes)
• Teach safe, proper blocking stance and hand placement (no holding!)
• Practice “drive block” against pads or sleds
C. Flag or Contact Intro (5 minutes)
• Depending on level:
• Flag: Practice pulling flags cleanly.
• Tackle: Teach form tackling with pads, focusing on safety: “See what you hit,” “Head up, wrap up.”
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4. Team Concept & Mini-Game (20 minutes)
Goal: Apply learned skills in a game-like situation.
• Split players into two small teams.
• Run a few simple plays (sweeps, short passes, QB sneaks).
• Rotate positions so everyone learns offense and defense.
• End with a 10-minute scrimmage.
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5. Cool Down & Team Talk (10 minutes)
• Light jog and stretches.
• Coach’s feedback: Highlight effort and improvement.
• Quick team reflection:
• “What did you learn today?”
• “How did you show teamwork?”
• End with team chant
Game strategy, leadership, position mastery, competition, and confidence.
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Lesson 11 – Advanced Offensive Concepts
Objective: Teach combination plays, audibles, and offensive rhythm.
Skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and game IQ.
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Lesson 4 – Running Game & Footwork
Objective: Improve ball carrying, footwork, and offensive timing.
Teach players football fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence through progressive skill-building lessons.
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Lesson 1 – Football Fundamentals & Teamwork
Focus: Stance, ball handling, passing, catching, and basic teamwork.