Football Drills for Coaches
Practice-ready drills for every position — quarterbacks, offensive and defensive line, linebackers, defensive backs, receivers, and special teams — from the magazine football coaches have trusted since 1998.
Browse the Free ArchiveGreat teams are built in the individual period. The drills in the American Football Quarterly archive aren't theory — they're the exact progressions used by championship high school and college programs, written up by the coaches who run them. Each article covers the setup, the reps, the coaching points, and the corrections, so you can take it straight to the practice field.
Browse the latest drill articles below, or see the full drill library. Every article in the archive is free to read — hundreds of drills, practice plans, and technique breakdowns.
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Read FreeFootball Drills — Frequently Asked Questions
What football drills should every practice include?
Effective practices blend individual position fundamentals (stance, footwork, hand placement), small-group technique periods, and competitive team periods. The best coaches script drills that mirror game situations — tackling circuits, ball-security gauntlets, and tempo-controlled team runs — so technique transfers to Friday night.
How do I find drills for a specific position?
American Football Quarterly's archive includes drill progressions for every position — quarterback mechanics, offensive and defensive line technique, linebacker movement, defensive back coverage, receiver route running, and special teams circuits — written by successful high school and college coaches.
Are these drills appropriate for high school teams?
Yes. Most drills in our archive were contributed by high school and college coaches and are designed to be run with standard equipment and realistic roster sizes. Each article explains the setup, coaching points, and common corrections.
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