In memory to our son         Kieran Urs Magnus Roth         * March 2nd 2001         + March, 9th 2001


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Down Hill Drill

Purpose

Defensive Backs Drill to work on catching the football while running full speed forward towards the ball.

Description

  1. Defensive Backs line up in one line at the sideline
  2. On command, the first Defensive Back runs full speed forward towards the coach, who is standing at the hash mark at the same yardline
  3. After a few steps of the Defensive Back, the coach throws the ball directly at the Defensive Back so he can catch it at about chest to face level.
  4. The Defensive Back catches the ball and runs through past the coach to "score"

Coaching Points

  1. Move forward at full speed
  2. Catch the ball with your hands
  3. Be under control
  4. Look the football in
  5. "Score" run past the coach
  6. Put the ball away

Equipment

  • Football(s)
Defensive Backs Interception Drill: Down Hill Drill: Setup
Defensive Backs Interception Drill: Down Hill Drill: Sprint towards coach
Defensive Backs Interception Drill: Down Hill Drill: Coach throws ball and DB catches ball, scores by running past coach
Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs

This Drill is contributed by © 2007 Leon Criner, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator and Jimmy Sims, Assistant Professor of Health & Physical Education / Head Football Coach at Los Angeles Valley College - The Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs play in the Western States Conference (COA).

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