Open Area

A flag football drill for quarterbacks and wide receivers.

Purpose: For a WR to find an open area in order to catch a pass.

Organization: Set out a 10 x 10-yard area. Divide the players into groups of six, five players on offense and a single player on defense. Station four players in the corners of the area and a lone receiver, shadowed by a defender inside the area. This can be duplicated to allow full participation for entire class. One football is needed per group.

Drill Outline:

* The object is for the QB's to pass the football around until an opportunity arises to throw the football to the WR.
* The length of the drill is 30 seconds. Six points are awarded for each reception and the defense is awarded three points for an interception.
* Either switch to a whole new group of players at QB, WR, and DB. Or, switch kids on the field into new positions or bring new kids into game.

Progression:

* Lower drill time to (20) seconds in length.
* Add an additional DB to the field.
* If the football is intercepted, put the QB who threw the interception on defense.

Coaching Points:

* How WR and QB communicate.
* Defenders should focus on WR hips not shoulders.

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