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Post by bigmoot on Jul 14, 2019 14:02:21 GMT -6
Another thread got my attention. Some posters mentioned that they condition during practice using circuits, drills, etc. They dont do the old fashioned "line up and run".
How do you condition during practice. What are some of the things you do if you dont run sprints.
Last year we ran sprints to start practice. 10 40s. Middle of practice we did a pursuit drill. and at the end we varied some type of competition/relay.
Looking for ideas. I was a OL and HATED running for the sake of running.
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Post by coachlit on Jul 14, 2019 14:37:38 GMT -6
Pursuit drill, half life screen drill, and we go fast during offensive team 11 on 11. I like practice to be efficient; if we're out running for 15 minutes not learning anything then we're wasting time IMO.
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Post by coachd5085 on Jul 14, 2019 15:43:02 GMT -6
One thing that can be done defensively is the "double whistle" which means that in all defensive periods, the first whistle signals the play is over, the second whistle signals that defenders can now stop pursuing to the ball.
Something that may or may not be possible given your staffing, practice fields and how you conduct practice is spotting the ball in different locations during offensive periods- essentially requiring movement between each play and running at a fast tempo (even if you are not a no huddle tempo team in games).
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Post by jtim on Jul 14, 2019 18:50:46 GMT -6
Pursuit drill, half life screen drill, and we go fast during offensive team 11 on 11. I like practice to be efficient; if we're out running for 15 minutes not learning anything then we're wasting time IMO. What does the half line screen drill look like? |
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Post by canesfan on Jul 14, 2019 19:34:12 GMT -6
Tempo of practice accomplishes a lot of conditioning. Run plays as fast as you can, no much talking, lots of Drill work.
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Post by coachlit on Jul 14, 2019 20:37:02 GMT -6
Pursuit drill, half life screen drill, and we go fast during offensive team 11 on 11. I like practice to be efficient; if we're out running for 15 minutes not learning anything then we're wasting time IMO. What does the half line screen drill look like? Basically you're working your screen game with the entire offense and the linebackers and secondary of a scout defense. One half of the offense runs the screen you call while the other half jogs back or you sub in your 2s and 3s. Here's an example screen play that we can drill.  imgur.com/a/OcV2b5k |
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Post by els36 on Jul 14, 2019 21:08:35 GMT -6
We use pursuit drill as one. One thing we started this year (if you have enough kids) is during Defensive inside, Defensive 7v7, and Defensive Team (do something similar for offense) is we have 2 scout teams. So as one play ends the 2nd scout team is stating to line up. Takes the frustration out of waiting for them to read the binder while you are waiting around. We got 28 through 30 plays in 12 minutes the other day. To me, it's nore game like conditioning. Plus it gets kids to make calls and get signals when they are tired instead of waiting 30 seconds for the scout team to get the play and get lined up and run a play. Gets more kids involved.
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Post by dmg10007 on Jul 15, 2019 7:32:21 GMT -6
On top of the other drills that have been mentioned and for the offense at least:
Perfect Plays/Plays on Air - Start at about the 20 and run them through the endzone. Works much better if you have legitimate 1s and 2s so while 1 huddle runs their play the next is ready to get on the line and go.
2 minute drill - Basically the same thing but go the length of the field and alternate hash marks/distances of plays. Can also be done with defense on the field going "Touch" or "Thud" tempo.
I personally believe if you're ever going to just run for conditioning, you should do it at the start of practice right after stretch, the running should be scaled to position groups (Skill runs 100s, Big Skill runs 60s, Power runs 20s/30s are the ones I've seen) and there shouldn't be any running at the end. In this style, if you're true to your word and don't have anything after practice (except disciplinary stuff) then the kids will actually be able to empty the tank on practice and drills, instead of worrying about what they have to do afterwords.
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Post by fantom on Jul 15, 2019 15:02:44 GMT -6
What does the half line screen drill look like? Basically you're working your screen game with the entire offense and the linebackers and secondary of a scout defense. One half of the offense runs the screen you call while the other half jogs back or you sub in your 2s and 3s. Here's an example screen play that we can drill. imgur.com/a/OcV2b5kThe way we do it is that when the 1sts are running the play the 2nd OL takes a knee in front of his counterpart. As soon as the 1sts run their play the seconds step forward and takes the place of the 1sts while the 1's take a knee in place of the 2's. Keeps up a brisk place. |
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Post by mwpilots on Jul 24, 2019 14:53:54 GMT -6
"4 Quarters" Sprints
Line the team up on the sideline
1st quarter:
-team runs to the other sideline and back in 24 seconds (Linemen can get 26 seconds)
-15 second break
-team runs to the other sideline and back in 24 seconds (Linemen can get 26 seconds)
-30 second break
2nd quarter:
-team runs to the other sideline and back in 24 seconds (Linemen can get 26 seconds)
-15 second break
-team runs to the other sideline and back in 24 seconds (Linemen can get 26 seconds)
-60 second break
-Halftime
-3rd quarter
-team runs to the other sideline and back in 24 seconds (Linemen can get 26 seconds)
-15 second break
-team runs to the other sideline and back in 24 seconds (Linemen can get 26 seconds)
-30 second break
-4th quarter (Hold up 4 fingers)
-team runs to the other sideline and back in 24 seconds (Linemen can get 26 seconds)
-15 second break
-team runs to the other sideline and back in 24 seconds (Linemen can get 26 seconds)
-Overtime if needed
-In the 3rd and 4th start screaming out the score of the game. Always make it so that your team is losing and everybody must make time to score. When you get to the last sprint make the score so that you are down or tied. Threaten "Overtime" if they don't make time. It turns sprint into a competition and forces the team to push each other. You will start to notice that they will help each other and start to push each other even more. Be positive when you do this. I like to encourage the team with a smile while I am "Killing" them. Our team stamina improves with this drill. I have had kids tell me in the middle of the season that they don't get tired anymore. They can tell that they are better conditioned than the other team. I stress to them that "winning has a price" and you must pay if you want to compete.
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