YOUTH FOOTBALL DRILL BOOK - Gregory Double Wing

65. Outside DrillPurpose:• Practice defending playswith your defensive backsand linebackers.• Learn to work together todefend sweeps, passes, andisolation plays.Coaching Pointers:• Try to get a lot of reps.Coach on the fly and spendminimal time in the huddle.• If it will increase the numberof reps you can get, have acoach play quarterback.Set-up and Instructions:Place 5 cones or alternate objects to represent the offensive center,guards, and tackles. Line up your defensive personnel in their positionswithout the interior defensive line. Those players should be working onanother drill or, if you do not have enough skill players to run a scoutoffense, the defensive linemen can play offense (they usually enjoy thisas it gives the linemen a chance to play positions that they normallywould not be able to.) Prior to the start of practice, the coach will havedrawn up cards with the offensive plays of your upcoming opponent orcommon plays that you feel the defense needs to work on. It is best touse a letters for each position on the card and assign each of yourscout players a letter (Billy is ‘T’, Jack is ‘F’, and so on.) Show the playto the scout offense using as little time as possible, break the huddle,and check the defensive alignment. When executing the plays, we willrun full speed but with no tackling. Coach your players up after eachplay and then quickly huddle for the next rep.72