Touch football, a variation of American football, rules that a defender touching an offensive player results in a tackle. This makes running the ball difficult and renders the game more pass oriented. Touch football passing drills work on passing and catching techniques, as well as the strategy of pass routes and ways to beat defensive players.
Fly Ball
The Fly Ball, a passing drill, works on timing and technique of throwing for quarterbacks, as well as running effective pass routes and catching technique for wide receivers. The drill develops the deep pass, which is a dangerous offensive weapon in touch football. Place two quarterbacks in the middle of the field. Each has a line of four wide receivers, one by the left sideline and one out by the right sideline. The quarterback snaps the ball to himself, and the first wide receiver in line runs a fly route straight down the field, not looking back for the ball until he has covered 10 yards. The quarterback is looking to lead the wide receiver with his throw and allow the receiver to catch the ball without slowing down. Repeat with the additional receivers in the line. Progress the difficulty of this drill by having a defensive player cover the wide receivers.
Find the Open Man
Find the Open Man works on multiple aspects of touch football, including passing, catching, losing a defensive player and defensive pass coverage. Mark a 10-yard box with a quarterback on each corner of the box. A wide receiver and defensive player are inside the box, with the wide receiver working to get open. The quarterbacks throw the ball to each other, but if they recognize the receiver is open they must complete a pass to him. The drill lasts 30 seconds, with one point awarded for each pass completed to the wide receiver.
Circle Drill
Place six offensive players in a 15- to 20-yard circle with two balls between them. The players quickly throw the balls to each other, putting pace on the ball to develop the ability to catch fast-moving balls. Players should vary passes to above head height, chest height and low balls. Increase the difficulty of this drill by bringing the circle in closer to force the receivers to react more quickly and make catches.
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