How Do You Run The FUMBLE RECOVERY DRILL Defense And Conditioning Drill For YOUTH FOOTBALL?
A successful youth football season all boils down to how well a team is prepared and how well the team practices. This article is another in my series of DEFENSIVE DRILL articles that will feature a drill that I like to incorporate at the end of practice. This drill works on the team’s defense and also works on the teams conditioning. This drill is called the FUMBLE RECOVERY DRILL. As with the other drills in this series, when incorporating this drill into your practice schedule it can double as part of the conditioning portion of the practice. Set up: To set up the drill you will want to place a full defensive unit on the field. You will line up the defense on the 20 yard of their opponents end zone. They will be facing their opponent’s end zone. For this drill you will also need a Quarterback, Running Back and a Center. Any extra players should line up in an open offensive position. Starting the Drill: You begin the drill by having your Middle Linebacker or whoever is your defensive