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Post by dvo45 on Jan 18, 2017 7:57:46 GMT -6
We are program with approx. 100-110 Kids between JV and Varsity
We are a 1 platoon team
JV and Varsity at the same time with the same staff--however, traditionally we have flip-flopped offense and defense at the halfway point of practice.
We also follow the 30-5 rule (5 minutes off for every 30 on)
We are looking at revamping how we practice to be more efficient (who isn't, really?)
Open to any and all suggestions!
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Post by carookie on Jan 18, 2017 8:56:57 GMT -6
Do you have a digital copy of one of your practice schedules available (to see what exactly you are doing right now)? How many coaches do you have available and what are their positions? Are there any state regulations in regards to practice time that may limit what and or when you can practice?
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Post by groundchuck on Jan 18, 2017 10:11:00 GMT -6
Something we make sure we have is that the ebb and flow of practice goes from high tempo and intense to more mental work. Then back again. There is no way anyone can sustain a 2-hour practice at DEFCON 1.
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Post by jtimmerman53 on Jan 18, 2017 11:18:49 GMT -6
We are a program with similar numbers. I'll share with you a template of a typical Wednesday practice. This is mostly for the offensive side of the ball. We rotate our team and walk thru sessions between O and D meaning that while O is doing walk thru, D is running team period and vice versa. Practice Plan Template |
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Post by ccox16 on Jan 19, 2017 7:36:16 GMT -6
I can send you our practice plan that we use. Can someone tell me how to attach a file to a post? I must be missing something.
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Post by jtimmerman53 on Jan 19, 2017 10:21:37 GMT -6
I can send you our practice plan that we use. Can someone tell me how to attach a file to a post? I must be missing something. I think the easiest way might be to just upload it to Google Docs (if you're familiar with that) and click "Share" and then select the "Get a shareable link" option. At least that's the way I do it. |
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Post by coachwoodall on Jan 19, 2017 14:10:49 GMT -6
put the most important thing first
block everything into 5 or 10 minute segments, no longer
--if you need a 'longer' period, then make it fit the 5/10 rule IE 15 minutes of Inside Run -> 5 Zone, 5 Trap, 5 Power
--better yet for the long periods, break them up: 5 min Zone Indy, 5 min Zone Inside Run
script everything and stay on script
film practice for review
take a pen to practice to take notes
tell yourself it's okay to not have enough time (in fact 'plan' too much to do)
--then use you notes to remind yourself what you missed
--then after practice really decide whether or not missing it was a big deal
if you're not a natural at it, put in the script/plan places or reminders to praise kids
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Post by coachcb on Jan 19, 2017 15:26:36 GMT -6
1. We use a 40-40-20 split for practice. 40% offense, 40% defense, 20% special teams.
2. We break everything on the practice sheet into 5 minute increments and periods don't go longer than 10 minutes. As @coachhwoodall pointed out, anything longer than 10 minutes (shell, skelly, inside run, team) will be broken down into 10 minute periods.
3. Every practice begins with 10 minutes of either blocking circuits or tackling circuits. Everyone will go through the blocking and tackling circuits, even the QBs. This sets the tempo for the day: the kids are flying around and popping each other.
4. All of our indy drills are uptempo. They are designed to get the kids a ton of reps. The kids carry water bottles around with them to stay hydrated. We don't take water breaks.
5. Things slow down during small group and team periods. Each position coach needs to coach on the fly during these periods. They shouldn't be standing around; they will watch a play, pay attention to their position and fix what needs to be fixed.
6. Special teams are broken into Indy periods and then whole team. We teach each individual position the skills they need for that special team and then put it all together.
7. The kids are told that they either condition themselves during drills or we'll do it for them, after practice. The staff keeps track of the kids that are dogging drills and I run them through football-specific drills for 15-20 minutes after practice. They learn quickly that it's better to best butt during a ball security drill than it is to go through a 20 straight minute tackling circuit after practice.
8. When in doubt, do an indy or small group drill.
A few other things: utilize dynamic stretching as a warm-up. It'll cut down on that time significantly. Also, do five minutes of dynamic stretching at the end of practice as a cool down as it will help recovery. Use that pre-practice time wisely: have the kids running organized drills instead of screwing around before practice starts.
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Post by cqmiller on Jan 19, 2017 15:38:56 GMT -6
If you are gonna go 1/2 each day, then what the above have said is what I would do...
First 70 minutes of practice:
10 min run indy (break into 2 maybe 3 if you are quick with transitions)
10 min group run (9on7 or half-line depending on how you guys like to do it)
5 min break
10 min pass indy (same as run-indy)
10 min group pass (7on7 or half-field stuff)
5 min break
20 min team
Next 70 minutes of practice are the same as the first 70, just on the other side of the ball. If you would rather do less team and add more indy, fine... if you would rather do more group less team, fine... if you would rather build in a special teams period you could do:
10 min run indy
10 min group run
5 min of 1st special team (we always do punt and punt return on monday)
5 min break
10 min pass indy
10 min group pass
5 min of 2nd special team (you can do an indy session the 1st time and a group this time or do another special team)
5 min break
10 minutes of team
If you are gonna give kids 5 full minutes off (I assume you are required to by state law) you gotta have EVERYONE moving during the actual practice times. Gotta do half-line and coaches gotta run back and forth, or have 2 groups at a time, or whatever.
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