American football drills
American football blocking drills
8 free American football drills for blocking, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
8 drills
Team plays & schemesBlockingBlitz pickup and hot routesThe protection picks up the most dangerous rushers, and when one comes free the QB throws hot to the receiver who sees it too.20 min · 14–22 players · U16+
BlockingStance & startDrive block on bagsLinemen fire out of a three-point stance on ball movement, strike a held bag with their hands and drive it 5 yards.12 min · 4–12 players · U12+
Team plays & schemesBlockingInside zone runThe line steps together on a zone track, doubles the down linemen up to the linebackers, and the running back reads bang, bend or bounce.20 min · 12–24 players · U14+
Kicking & special teamsBlockingKickoff return schemesThe return unit drops, turns and blocks its assigned coverage players to open an alley for the returner, with no wedge and no blocks in the back.20 min · 14–24 players · U16+
BlockingPass protection: kick slideTackles kick-slide to meet an edge rusher holding a shield, punch inside and ride the rusher past the quarterback's spot.12 min · 3–10 players · U12+
BlockingPass rushPicking up stunts and twistsThe offensive line passes off a defensive line twist, staying on one level so the crasher and the looper are both blocked.15 min · 9–20 players · U16+
Team plays & schemesBlockingPower run: pull and kick outThe play side blocks down, the fullback kicks out the end man and the backside guard pulls through the hole for the linebacker.20 min · 14–26 players · U15+
Stance & startBlockingTwo- and three-point stancesLinemen build a solid two- and three-point stance and take their first steps on the snap, without contact.12 min · 3–10 players · U10+