9/25 Practice Report

Rapid fire offense! We lined both our first-string and second-string offensive backfields up next to each other (with first- and second-string centers) and had them alternate running the same play: first the first string, then the second string. We did it quickly – as soon as one of the squads completed their play, the other squad ran its immediately, and the first squad had to hurry back into position to be ready as soon as the second squad was done. It meant both our starters and their relievers got lots of reps and were able to practice some plays until they got them down good. (I won't say perfect, because 7-8 year-olds don't do perfect.)

I also liked that drill because it got our players hustling. I hate to see players just walking back to their positions after a play. I want to see them move with a sense of urgency! If nothing else, we’ll get more reps in at practice.