Intercept and Return Group Drill

Intercept and Return Drill

Purpose

Defensive Secondary Drill to teach and work on switching from coverage to blocking for the ballcarrier.

Description and Coaching Points

  1. Coach signals routes to all receivers
  2. Receivers run routes and all secondary covers
  3. Coach then signals direction of interception
  4. DDefensive Back nearest interception blocks nearest stand-up dummy
  5. EEveryone turns back to ball carrier and blocks designated stand-up dummy

Equipment

  • 11 Stand-up dummies
  • Alternatively additional players with hand shields
  • Football(s)
Defensive Backs and Linebackers Coverage Drills: Intercept and Return Group Drill: Phase 1 Cover and Intercept
Defensive Backs and Linebackers Coverage Drills: Intercept and Return Group Drill: Phase 2  Block for Return, Return and Score
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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