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Greg Jones, Head Coach, Ray-Pec High School (MO)

Full Video Available on Glazier Drive: Practice Tempo Setters & Drills

FOOTBALL DRILL BREAKDOWN FOR COACHES

This video covers a series of high-tempo, low-contact drills designed to maximize player involvement and repetitions while focusing on ball security and turnover creation.

ONE-ON-ONE AND TWO-ON-ONE STRIP DRILLS

The session begins with one-on-one drills that progress to two-on-one situations. Players start at the sideline and work across to the hash marks, similar to Georgia's approach. The drill includes a rotation system where ball carriers switch the ball to the opposite hand on the return trip, and defenders rotate between pestering and stripping roles. Safety rules prohibit offensive players from diving for loose balls - only defensive players can recover and "scoop and score."

CIRCLE CHASE DRILL

This popular drill (trending on Twitter) involves multiple position groups simultaneously. A quarterback throws to receivers or running backs who catch while moving around designated dots. One defender chases while another comes around for a profile tackle. The drill runs for five minutes total - 2.5 minutes in each direction to ensure both sides of the defense get equal work. Coaches can add complexity by having quarterbacks hit with hand shields during the drill.

SIDELINE/BUDDY TACKLE DRILL

Players swing the ball out to receivers or running backs who must navigate using the sideline as an extra defender. This drill emphasizes proper pursuit angles, inside-out technique, and shrinking the field. Coaches can incorporate additional players like safeties and corners with stop blocks to increase complexity and involvement.

BUDDY TACKLE (TWO-ON-ONE)

The final individual drill focuses on turnover creation with proper leverage technique. The first defender forms up the ball carrier while keeping the ball on his inside shoulder, then the second defender comes in attempting to strip. This drill also works well for special teams situations and emphasizes constant communication about "the ball, the ball, the ball."

NEW AGE OKLAHOMA DRILL

The session concludes with an updated version of the traditional Oklahoma drill that incorporates passing concepts. Offense can throw to multiple receiver positions while defense works on various coverage schemes (roll three, quarters, two read, special). The drill specifically addresses bubble screen defense and proper fitting techniques. Multiple groups rotate through while coaches signal in different looks, and everything is filmed for later review and coaching.

KEY BENEFITS

All drills emphasize high tempo with maximum repetitions in short time periods (typically five minutes), extensive player involvement, low contact for safety, and constant focus on ball security and turnover creation. The system allows coaches to work multiple skills simultaneously while keeping practice energy high and engaging for all players.

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