Cross Face Tackle Drill
Purpose
To teach and practice correct hand placement when trying to block a punt.
Description
Defender stands a 1-yard from the coach and motions his hands like he is running. The coach will then hold the ball and pretend to punt football. Defender will place hands on the block point and block the football.
Coaching Points
- Since this drill is already reduced to the minimum, just focus on correct placement of the hands
Equipment
- 4 Footballs for each line
- Hand Placement
This Drill is contributed by © 2007 Randy Hedberg, Head Coach at St. Cloud State University - The St. Cloud State Huskies are playing in the NCAA II North Central Conference (NCC).
