Down the Tunnel

Football drills

Non-contact skill practice for players and coaches.

Drills

8 drills

Catching2 players

Partner catch

Face a partner with enough space for an easy, controlled pass.

1 football
Catching2 players

Catch, turn and reset

Mark a receiving spot and a clear exit lane away from the passer.

1 football · markers
Passing2 players

Short target pass

Choose a short distance at which the receiver can comfortably catch the ball.

1 football
Snapping2 players

Snap exchange

A center and quarterback agree on the cadence and where the quarterback’s hands will be.

1 football
Routes1 player · passer optional

Run a route break

Mark a start, a turning point and an endpoint. Agree on the route and its depth.

Markers · football optional
Footwork1 player

Four-corner footwork

Arrange the markers in a square on clear, level ground. Leave room to slow down outside the square.

4 markers
Flag pulling2 players

Approach and pull a flag

One player wears the belt and stands still. The other starts a few comfortable steps away.

Flag belt and flags
Ball handling1 player

Standing ball transfer

Stand in a clear space with the football secured against one side of the body.

1 football