YOUTH FOOTBALL DRILL BOOK - Gregory Double Wing

72. InterceptionsPurpose:• Apply catching techniquesto intercepting the ball ondefense.• Learn what to do once aninterception has occurred.Coaching Pointers:• Catch the ball with yourhands and eyes.• If you make an interception,yell “Sideline!” and head tothe nearest sideline.• If you hear “Sideline!”, oneof your teammates hasintercepted the ball. Findwhich sideline he is headedto and get in front of him toblock. Never block anopponent in the back orbelow the waist.CSet-up and Instructions:A group of no more than 6 players forms a line behind a cone. Thecoach kneels down about 10 feet away from the line with severalfootballs beside him. First remind the kids or ask them about whathappens when we make an interception. The player who makes theinterception yells, “Sideline!” and heads for the nearest sideline. All ofhis teammates find which sideline he is headed toward and go that wayattempting to block an opponent. Emphasize that they must never blockbelow the waist or behind the back. After this, the players run one at atime at about three quarters speed. The coach tosses a football to theplayer who tries to catch it with his hands. If he makes the catch, theplayer yells “Sideline!” and continues as if running down the nearsideline. Make sure that the player returns the ball to the pile near thecoach before going to the back of the line. Give each player 4 or 5 repsof this drill.79