Score Drill

This drill is used to rep our goalline plays and situations against a dummy scout box and a live secondary. The goal is to create confidence scoring in the redzone, familiarity with the plays and adjustments used in this area of the field, practice celebration expectations, and create discipline. I know many of you have already asked the question, “Why do you practice how to celebrate a touchdown?” The answer is quite simple. First, if left to the players, they may see this as a chance to bring praise upon themselves. We want to foster the team concept and want everyone to feel like they scored. Secondly, we have been penalized for “excessive celebration” a few two many times (according to one ref chest-bumping to celebrate is a penalty). In big games these small things can be costly and extra points can be lost. So we think it is essential to set an expectation and teach them to follow through.

Drill Setup:
• Put your ones on the 10 yard line with your twos behind them going in opposite a bag holding defensive box and a live secondary.
• Head coach drives the drill from behind the offense.
• Offensive coordinator or play caller on the sideline calling plays.
• Line coach is setting the ball and moving the box defenders.
• Additional coaches are stationed at each front pylon to monitor the end of the play, celebration, and retreat to the back of the line.

Drill Execution:
• The teams will run scripted plays from each yard line marching into the goalline.
• After each “successful” play, the whole team will get to the end-zone and celebrate correctly as a team. (The scorer congratulates the others as opposed to the opposite)
• The players then exit outside the drill to the sidelines and into the back of the line, running the next play from the 9, then 8, and so on.
• This drill can also be run live and even sub for PAT if desired.

Teaching Points:
• Create an expectation of scoring.
• We score as a team.
• We must get to 2nd / 3rd level blocks blocks to score.
• Routes must be adjusted due to the depth of the playing field.
• Use all of your goal line subs to make it realistic.
• Urge coaches to coach up the finer points of finishing drives in the end zone.