While football is a game that depends on hard hitting and strength, speed and quickness are two of the key factors when it comes to winning games. In order to help players perform at faster speeds during games, coaches give their players a number of drills that can help improve quickness and game speed.
Blind Ball Drill
In this drill, the wide receiver takes his stance on the line of scrimmage. He runs 10 yards downfield and as he runs his pattern, the coach yells "right" or "left." As he yells, he also throws the ball to the corresponding shoulder of the receiver. The receiver must turn quickly as the ball is in the air and catch the ball. Each receiver must catch the ball five times. This drill teaches the receiver to react with quickness.
Tire Drill
In this drill, the coach sets up two columns, with six tires in each column. Start out 40 yards behind the tires and sprint to them. Then step through each tire, making sure to get your feet in the center hole and not step on the edge of the tire. When you step through the last time, run 10 yards to your right and catch a football thrown by your quarterback. Have each wide receiver do this drill twice to build, speed, quickness and hand-eye coordination.
L Drill
This drill using three cones will work on quickness and acceleration. The first cone should be about five yards from the starting line, the second cone should be five yards from the first cone and the third cone should be five yards to the right of the second cone. You will see they are set up in the shape of the letter L. Start off in a three-point stance and sprint to the first cone, put your hand on the ground and sprint back. Then sprint to the second cone, place your hand on the ground and sprint back. Then sprint to the second cone, angle to the third cone and put your hand on the ground, and then reverse field back to the starting line. Repeat the drill three times, taking no more than 30 seconds between each sprint.
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