Ladder Drill

This drill is run in our group or individual sessions to get high rep volume with a focus on the fundamentals. The goal is to get picky about the adjustments, stance, footwork, and of course effort that they use on a given play. We usually practice our screens, quick passes, and run plays using this drill.

Drill Setup:
• The lead coach should put a ball on the 5 yards line with the ones on the line of scrimmage with the twos behind.
• The lead coach also calls the plays for both groups at once.
• Other coaches are near the end zone watching for execution and effort.



Drill Execution:
• All players run the called play through the goalline every single time.
• If one player makes a mistake, forgets a detail, or fails to run through the goalline, the whole drill moves back five yards and the drill continues.
• Half the way through the drill take a break and restart from the 5 yard line. They should do better the second time.

Teaching Points:
• Stress the little things.
o If you want thier hands up every play. Make sure it happens.
o If you want to focus on eliminating false step. Do it.
o Any other weaknesses that you saw in the film can be addressed in this time period
• Explain the benefits of being precise and disciplined.
• Don’t allow complaining or put downs for mistakes. Make them suck it up and deal with adversity.
• Push the pace for conditioning and reps but don’t sacrifice production and quality.