Drills

 

Our first practice as a team will  consist of body measurements, physical tests and position-specific drills. Physical tests are used to determine a player's size, speed, quickness and strength. Position drills allow players to demonstrate their ability in fundamental skill areas necessary for their position.

Body Measurements

 

§                      Height

§                                  Height and weight measurements determine a player's size. Height is measured to 1/8th of an inch accuracy.

§                      Weight

§                                  Weight is measured to the nearest pound.

§                      Body Photo

§                                  The body portrait provides a visual image of a player's body type and build. Players are photographed from the front wearing shorts only.

§                      Hand Span

§                                  Spread hand is measured from tip of thumb to tip of pinky.

§                      Arm Length

§                                  Extended arm is measured from shoulder blade to tip of middle finger.

Physical Tests (40 & SS Filmed)

 

§                      40 Yard Dash

§                                  The 40 yard dash is a measure of straight ahead speed. Each player runs twice. Two times are recorded for each run. The best time is used for scoring purposes. Timing is done by pro scouts. (Filmed).

§                      20 Yard Short Shuttle

§                                  The 20 yard short shuttle is a measure of quickness. Each player is timed twice, once to the left and once to the right. Both times are recorded. The best time is scored.

§                      Vertical Jump

§                                  The vertical jump is a measure of lower body strength. The test is conducted using the Vertec measuring device. Each player jumps twice. The highest jump is scored.

§                      225lb. Bench Press

§                                  The 225 pound bench press is a measure of upper body strength. Each player completes as many repetitions as possible.

Position Drills (All Filmed)

 

§                      Quarterback

§                                  QB's perform a series of 3, 5 and 7 step drops while throwing to stationary receivers.

§                                  QB’s throw to to TE’s and WR's during position drills.

§                      Runningback

§                                  RB's run position specific drills with dummies.

§                      Tight End

§                                  TE's run drills that include pass routes and blocking drills.

§                      Wide Receiver

§                                  WR's run pass routes focusing on technique.

§                      Offensive Line

§                                  OL are timed in 10/20 yard dash.

§                                  OL perform agility and pass block drills.

§                      Defensive Line

§                                  DL are timed in 10/20 yard dash.

§                                  DL perform agility and pass rush drills.

§                      Linebacker

§                                  LB's run both run and pass coverage drills.

§                      Defensive Back

§                                  DB's run pass coverage and interception drills .

§                      Punters

§                                  Punters perform the Baseline Strength Test and Random Selection Scenario Test. During the Baseline Strength Test, punters are measured for hang time, distance and get-off time. During the Random Selection Scenario Test, punters are tested on their ability to perform various punts evaluating ball control.

§                      Kickers

§                                  Kickers perform kickoffs and field goals. During kick-off tests, kickers will be measured for hang time, location and distance. During FG tests, kickers will be asked to kick FG's at randomly selected distances from 30-55 yards from both hashmarks.

§                      Long Snap

§                                  Players experienced in long snapping are tested at both 7 and 15 yards. Each player completes 7 snaps at each distance and is graded on time and accuracy.