YOUTH FOOTBALL DRILL BOOK - Gregory Double Wing

48. Footwork ClockPurpose:• Teach the quarterback theproper steps for each play.• Improve footwork in general.Coaching Pointers:• This drill is better suited forolder kids.• Correct any huge errors butdo not be too picky here. Ifyou try to make things tooperfect, you will end upslowing the kid down.1212O O9 3 9QBQB66C3Set-up and Instructions:Use spray paint or cones to create a circle for each of yourquarterbacks. The circle should be about ten feet in diameter. Comparethe circle to a clock with the front being twelve o’clock, the back beingsix o’clock, etc. Break down the QB’s footwork for all your plays bydirection (ex. Right foot to 3 o’clock followed by left foot to 5 o’clock).Kids this age are usually able to learn skills better with an example thatthey are able to visualize in their heads. Use these numbers as areference for your quarterbacks when running plays in skeleton or fullteam sessions.53