Specialty Teams (Field Surface: Grass)

KickOff

1. Each placekicker will be allowed 10 attempts.
2. A stopwatch will be used to record "Hand Time". Time will begin with the impact of the ball and end when the ball contacts the ground.
3. The distance will be measured to the nearest yard.
4. The longest kick, average kick and average "Hang Time" will be reported.
5. The time will be recorded to the nearest hundredth second.

Field Goals

1. The drill will begin with the ball placed on the 10 yard line and will move back in 10 yard intervals to the 40 yard line.
2. Each kicker will get 3 attempts at the left hash, then 3 attempts at the middle of the field, and then 3 attempts at the right hash.
3. The hash marks are set to the college standard. The players are kicking off the grass (No tee is used).
4. The data will be reported in distance and field goals made.

Long/Deep Snap

1. Each player will have 5 attempts and each time will be recorded.
2. The player must remain set for at least one second before he attempts to snap the ball.
3. The time will initiate upon the first movement of the ball.
4. The time will be recorded to the nearest hundredth second.

Punts

1. Each player is allowed 10 punts.
2. The time will be recorded to the nearest hundredth second.
3. The punter will receive an underhand toss from a volunteer.
4. The punter will be timed from the time he catches the ball to the time he kicks it. All times will be recorded and the average time reported.
5. The distance will be determined from the line of scrimmage to the point the ball lands and contacts the ground.
6. All distances are recorded. The average punt and longest punt will be reported.
7. The "Hang Time" will be recorded for each punt. The time will begin with the contact of the ball and end when the ball contacts the ground.
8. All times will be recorded. The average and longest "Hang Time" will be reported.

Coffin Corner Kicks

1. Punters are placed in the middle of the field on the 40-yard line. Each punter will be given 5 attempts for accuracy.
2. A 10 yd x 10 yd box will be placed in the corner of the field.
   1. Left foot kicker ----- Right corner
   2. Right foot kicker ----- Left corner
3. The punter will be given credit if the ball lands in the box or bounces inside the box at rest.

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1. 5 yard pull to the right around the cone, cut back to the middle for direction change
2. 3 yard pull to left with direction change to the right
3. "Fold Blocking" Technique

Pass Rush Drills

Simulated Pass Rush Protection - (right/left) The athlete will mirror a deep pass rush against another offensive lineman. (QB: 9 Yards Deep)

1. 3 point Stance
2. 2 Point Stance

Hip Rotation Drill - The offensive lineman will back pedal and open up his hip right/left upon direction of a coach.

Agility Drills

Reaction Drill - The athlete will start on his stomach. The coach will yell "hit", the player will roll over and up. The athlete will follow direction given by the coach.

1. Lateral Shuffle (Left)
2. Lateral Shuffle (Right)
3. Back
4. Forward
5. Run through

Mirror Drill - Two cones will be set up approximately 7 yards apart. One lineman will act as defensive lineman. The Defensive lineman will attempt to get by the offensive line who is pass protecting.

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This drill is designed to evaluate the running back's footwork, speed, agility and reaction. The RB will line up in a split back formation. He will receive a hand-off from the QB, run off tackle over 4 bags and then react to the coach who is 3 yards past the last agility bag.

Power/Iso Drill

This drill is used to simulate the ability for a back to run up the middle and react to a tackler. The RB will line up in an I-formation. He will receive a hand-off from the QB, run between two bags and react to a tackler 4 yards deep (who is stepping forward).

Toss/Sweep Drill (Left)

This drill is used to simulate a pitch from the QB. The back will line up in an I-Formation. Receive a pitch/toss from the QB. Run to the outside and maneuver between 5 cones that are placed 5 yards apart. The athletes will be instructed to switch the ball to the outside after passing each cone. This drill will emphasize speed, change of direction, ball handling, and footwork.

Find & Adjust Catch

The Running back is instructed to run up the field in a "Seam" route. The QB will throw a timed route (High), with a voice command the RB is to turn and adjust to the pass and make the catch.

Repeated Catch

The Running back position between two cones turned away from a QB ten yards deep. There is a "ball" call and the RB turns and catches the ball. This is repeated 3 times. On the third catch the athlete is instructed to turn and run.

Pass Routes

The pass routes will be executed with QBs.

Flat

Corner

Swing Pass

Flat & Up

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Tight Ends (Field Surface: Carpeted)

Sideline Tap-Tap

This drill will demonstrate field awareness and footwork. The player will be 5 yards from the sideline. The player will run up the field 2 yards and cut back and towards the sideline. The QB will throw the ball at the sideline. The athlete should catch the ball while remaining in bounds.

Find & Adjust Catch

The Tight End is instructed to run up the field in a "Seam" route. The QB will throw a timed route (High), with a voice command the TE is to turn and adjust to the pass and make the catch.

Multiple Catch Drill

This drill will test a players hand-eye coordination as well as speed and agility. The athlete will have is back to a QB. He will turn around to the right and catch a ball and then turn back around to the left and catch another ball thrown by a different QB. He will then proceed to run through a series of five QB, ten yards apart and alternating sides. The athlete is expected to run as fast as possible and catch each ball and then toss it behind him.

Drive Block

The tight-end will line-up in a 3-point stance and drive block a linebacker, holding a hand bag, 7-10 yard.

Pass Routes

Flat (left/right)	Hook (right)	In (right/left)	12-Yard Drag (left)
Flat & Up (left release off the line)		Corner (right/left)

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The QB will demonstrate their ability to perform:

1.	3 yard drop - 5 yard out
	5 yard drop - 12 yard out
	7 yard drop - 18 yard out.
2.	"Roll out" Left and Right - 18 yard out

Scramble Drill

The QB will react to the direction of the coach and then throw a 12 yard out. The direction changes will be left, right, back, forward and throw.

Hand Position Analysis

The QB will grip the ball in a throwing position and the hand/ball positioned will be filmed.

Radar Throw

The QB will throw 5 attempts (Left and Right) to a 12 yard hook to a stationary target. A Radar gun will record ball speed. The fastest and average speed will be recorded.

Pass Routes To TE, RB and WO (Will Rotate every 2- 3 tosses).

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This drill will test a player's hand-eye coordination as well as speed and agility. The athlete will have is back to a QB. He will turn around to the right and catch a ball and then turn back around to the left and catch another ball thrown by a different QB. He will then proceed to run through a series of five QB, ten yards apart and alternating sides. The athlete is expected to run as fast as possible and catch each ball and then toss it behind him.

Find & Adjust Catch

The Tight End is instructed to run up the field in a "Seam" route. The QB will throw a timed route (High), with a voice command the TE is to turn and adjust to the pass and make the catch.

Stock Blocking/Mirror Drill

The athlete will sprint to defender who is 5 yards deep and demonstrate his ability to stock block. The defender will attempt to get by the receiver.

Passing Routes

Quick Slant	Out	In	Curl	Go/Fly
Post Corner

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This drill will emphasize footwork, agility and speed. The event will be timed to the nearest hundredth second. The athlete will begin in between the middle two bags on his stomach, he must remain on his stomach for 3 seconds. The athlete will get up and lateral shuffle to his right over two bags and then lateral shuffle to his left over all 4 bags. The player will then weave in and out of the bags sprinting to a cone and then cutting to his left to another cone and then running flat down the line to a cone 5 yards from the last bag. The time will begin on first movement and end when the athlete crosses the cone.

Reaction/Agility Drill

This drill will emphasize footwork, reaction and agility. The athlete will begin on his stomach and react to the coach's directions. (Left, Right, Up, Back, Sprint to Cone)

Pass Rush Drills

This event is used to simulate a pass rush using a swim and rip techniques. The event is timed to the nearest hundredth second. The QB will be eight yards deep in the pocket. The athlete will demonstrate his ability to perform a rip/swim on bag head up and then 4 yards deep. The player will then sprint to the QB.
1) Rip technique from the left position
2) Swim technique from the right position.

5 Man Bag Drill (Shiver/Cut)

This drill will demonstrate technique, lateral motion, agility and speed during a lateral pursuit down the line of scrimmage. The athlete will move from left to right and then right to the left. The athlete will alternate shed and cut blocks.

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This drill is designed to simulate a defensive back's ability to pass defend the deep pass. The DB will back pedal ten yards and then turn and run 20 yards for a total of 30 yards. The event is timed to the nearest hundredth second.

1. The players will get 2 attempts (one turn to the right and left)
2. The player will turn and run on the coaches command when he hits the 9 yard line.
3. Each time will be recorded

Back Pedal & 90° Break to Ball

The defensive back is to back pedal about 15 yards, react to the QB and break 90° on the ball to intercept.

Back Pedal/Agility & Transition 45° Reaction to Corner

The defensive back is to back pedal and react to coach by turning hips and then read pass from the QB. Break on the ball with a 45° turn and then intercept.

Four Cone Drill Right & Left

This drill will emphasize footwork, change of direction, agility and speed. The four cones are placed 10 yards apart and in a square. The event ran from the right and left side and is timed to the one-hundredth second.

1. Sprint to cone 1
2. Lateral shuffle to cone 2
3. Backpedal to cone 3
4. Turn and sprint to cone 4.

Chair

The DB is to back pedal and react to the out, plant and defend the fly. The QB will pump fake and then throw a deep fly (high and along the sideline)

45° Agility

The DB will back pedal 5 yards, sprint 45° forward 5 yards, back pedal 5 yards, sprint 45° forwards, intercept a ball and sprint to goal line.

Defensive Find & Adjust

The defensive back will back pedal in the middle of the field and react to the coach, turning right/left. The DB will turn to the QB's right, recover and sprint 45° to the QB's left and find/adjust to catch the ball.

Ball Reaction & Catching

The defensive back will back pedal beginning 15 yards from the QB and reacts to pass thrown in front of, right and left of them. The DB will then start 25 yards away and sprint directly towards the QB for an interception.

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The LB will drop 45° and drive to his hook zone. The coach will give him 3 direction changes. The athlete will plant his outside foot and change directions with the coach. After about 3 direction changes the player will recognize pass. The LB will drive up the field to intercept the ball

Four Bag Shuffle Drill

This drill emphasizes agility, speed and change of direction. The LB will shuffle and slide with lead step over the bags, with direction change given by the coach. The athlete will repeat the drill using a hand shiver simulating a cut block on the butt of the bags.

Line Direction Read

The LB will begin in a 3-Point stance and fire out between two cones in the middle of the field and immediate get a direction from a coach who is standing in front of them. The LB will flatten out and run down the line of scrimmage around a cone at the hash mark and then sprint forward ten yards.

45° Agility

The LB will back pedal 5 yards, sprint 45° forward 5 yards, back pedal 5 yards, sprint 45° forwards, intercept a ball and sprint to goal line.

QB Rush Drill

This event is used to simulate a pass rush using a swim and rip techniques from a 2-Point stance. The event is timed to the nearest hundredth second. The QB will be eight yards deep in the pocket. The athlete will demonstrate his ability to perform a rip/swim on bag head up and then 4 yards deep. The player will then sprint to the QB.

1. Rip technique from the left position
2. Swim technique from the right position.

Four Cone Drill Right & Left

This drill will emphasize footwork, change of direction, agility and speed. The four cones are placed 10 yards apart and in a square. The event ran from the right and left side and is timed to the one-hundredth second.

1. Sprint to cone 1
2. Lateral shuffle to cone 2
3. Backpedal to cone 3
4. Turn and sprint to cone