Purpose

Defensive Backs Interception Drill to work on catching the ball at the highest point while running full speed into the flight path of the football, and then score by breaking through would be tacklers and still maintaining balance to continue to run and score.

Description

Setup:

• Put a stand up dummy about 2-3 yards to the side of the Defensive Backs starting point and about 1-2 yards into the field.
• From the hash marks about 4-5 yards next to the coach (to the same side as the dummy) lay out 4-5 square bags towards the sideline.
• Put 2 players with hand shields about 1 yard in front of the first square bag.

1. Defensive Backs line up in one line at the sideline
2. The coach throws the ball in an arc towards the standup dummy
3. When the coach throws the ball the Defensive Back starts to intercept the pass
4. Then the Defensive Back sprints to the square backs
5. Breaks through between the players with the shields (who will jam the ball carrier)
6. And high steps over the square bags to score.

Coaching Points

1. Move forward at full speed
2. Time your jump
3. Be under control
4. Catch the ball at the highest point
5. Don't lean into the contact, or you will fall if you don't make contact

Equipment

• Strand-up Dummy
• 2 hand shields
• 4-5 square bags
• Football(s)