The goal in football is to have your offensive line faster, smarter, and stronger than the opposing team’s offense and defense. Here’s a drill to keep you in top shape mentally and physically.
Though it sounds straight out of jazzercise, hip thrusts can help your players get in shape for some solid offense. The best way to help players move fast while staying low is by practicing a duck walk.
Have players begin by standing feet shoulder width apart, one foot slightly in front of the other.
They then bend their knees 90 degrees, so that hips are parallel to the knees, legs parallel to the floor. Your players should be careful not to bend their backs.
Keeping knees bent, have them then bend at the waist. Ultimately, you want the belly to lay on their thighs. Keeping backs straight will bring hips up a bit…this is ok.
Without picking up their backs, have players bring their necks up so that they are looking forward.
In this intense squat, your players should walk five yards.
Players will tire quickly, so the 5 yards will be a challenge. Once they’ve mastered it, add another five and have players race 10 yards in the hip thrust squat.
And “What’s the point,Coach?” Getting your players confident while moving low is an invaluable skill to have when charging the offense of your enemies. Reward your offensive players for their hard work with football trophies at the end of the season!
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