The Fit to Finish drill reinforces players to close and climb with their hips after contact. Developing and training this skill combats the instinctual response of taking a long “greedy” step after contact.
Similar to the “Rolling Meatballs” drills, the “Foot Fire Kick & Post” trains players to utilize foot fire throughout the pass set while staying grounded through the insteps of the feet
Adding a resistance band to the “Foot Fire Kick & Post” Drill reinforces players to bring their hips under their body throughout the pass set
This drill helps players focus their eyes on a singular point of reference. Training in this manner will reduce the amount players are thrown off by head shakes
When shoulder pads are unavailable, focus mitts are a great tool to train Pillar Strikes in Pass Pro. This progression helps develop and train independent hand strikes
After developing the basics of striking the focus mitts, players can advance to Target Training. This drill teaches strike discipline by only striking the mitt with the hand to the side of the focus mitt. Target Training helps develop the confidence to not strike long across the body
“Catch the Fly” Drill is a hand strike timing drill that emphasizes players striking long and grabbing the shoulder pad at the moment of impact
The next progression after the Teeter Drill with the harness. This drill allows players to feel and develop the mechanics of the hip uncoil with a partner supporting their weight through the use of the harness.
For most players, the missing link in understanding how to fully uncoil the hips is the “Teeter”. This drill uses a harness to allow players to feel and develop the slight teeter transition of weight prior to the uncoil.
For most players, the missing link in understanding how to fully uncoil the hips is the “Teeter”. This drill uses a harness to allow players to feel and develop the slight teeter transition of weight prior to the uncoil.