Post by Coach Campbell on Mar 20, 2005 10:25:56 GMT
Approach To Establishing Your Football Drills Both
In-season and Off-season
"A good coach makes better players out of border line athletes and often makes good players out of mediocre ones. A good coach emphasizes their abilities — enables them to make the most of the latent talents — gives them the best chance by putting the right player in the right place."
Robert Zuppke
As a coach we make our greatest contribution in the construction, planning and administering of drills. More important than what system of offense and defense you run, its how you teach your style of football.
You must be very selective in the drills that you use. They should:
· Cover considerable ground in a short period of time.
· Be well planned and administered.
· Be known by name to the players so that they do not require re-explanation after the first two or three times the drill has been run.
Most drills should have a secondary movement. Almost all actions in football are based on carrying out a secondary movement, after an initial one.
Do not make drills too elaborate; keep them short, snappy, crisp, and positive.
The preparation for drills must be made in full detail before hitting the practice field. The coach conducting the drill should see that his drills are prepared in advance, including any necessary teaching aids, such as balls, cones, practice bags, etc. Be certain managers are informed in advance of what equipment is needed, and if no managers get to practice early to have your stations set and ready to go.
In-season and Off-season
"A good coach makes better players out of border line athletes and often makes good players out of mediocre ones. A good coach emphasizes their abilities — enables them to make the most of the latent talents — gives them the best chance by putting the right player in the right place."
Robert Zuppke
As a coach we make our greatest contribution in the construction, planning and administering of drills. More important than what system of offense and defense you run, its how you teach your style of football.
You must be very selective in the drills that you use. They should:
· Cover considerable ground in a short period of time.
· Be well planned and administered.
· Be known by name to the players so that they do not require re-explanation after the first two or three times the drill has been run.
Most drills should have a secondary movement. Almost all actions in football are based on carrying out a secondary movement, after an initial one.
Do not make drills too elaborate; keep them short, snappy, crisp, and positive.
The preparation for drills must be made in full detail before hitting the practice field. The coach conducting the drill should see that his drills are prepared in advance, including any necessary teaching aids, such as balls, cones, practice bags, etc. Be certain managers are informed in advance of what equipment is needed, and if no managers get to practice early to have your stations set and ready to go.
