Arms crossed position. It was difficult to teach because blocking is not the most exciting part of the game . However the games we loss the other teams kids were pretty disciplined in this area. Last year was my first year coaching so it was quite the learning curve for the head coach and myself but an awesome experience . I spent all afternoon watching your videos they are very helpful thank you. The season starts in August also any tips on catching my son has improved a lot in this area but still somewhat timid
Gregory Day Sorry for the delay in responding. I've been out of town and then trying to catch back up at work. You mentioned that your kids need some work on blocking. Also, that other teams were pretty good. One drill I would put in to practice is one where you are simulating a actual game situation. So, have a center and QB and whatever # of blockers you would usually have to block (2 guards, one of each side of the center?). If most teams rush 2 kids, then have 2 kids rush in this drill. Tell the QB there's no one to throw to and he can't run beyond the line of scrimmage. Blockers and rushers will get practice and the QB will get practice avoiding the rush. Instead of immediately rotating so a rusher becomes a blocker. Keep everyone at the same position for multiple times. Keeping a kid as blocker for 4-5 series will allow them to start to figure out what they need to do. If they're constantly switching spots in the drill, it may take longer to get comfortable. It will also allow you to see what each kids is doing and couch them up appropriately. Another drill might be to for a coach to stand in the middle and have a ring of blockers around him a few yards out. Each blocker is paired up with a rusher. On your Go!, all the rushers try to get past the blockers to get to you. This one could get a little messy as kids will be running into each and such. However, as they become more comfortable blocker and rushing and taking contact, it may help with some of the timidness once they realize the occasional bump isn't going to hurt them. One of the best feelings I have a coach is having a kid start the season timid and ending the season more aggressive.
Gregory Day I've never coached in a kids league that allowed blocking so I can't really help much. Most of my drills try to copy game time situations. What are the rules on blocking for your league? No hands? Hands, but can't extend? Straight up pushing and shoving?
The Sweep is a flag pulling drill I use in almost every practice: ruclips.net/video/eZj_gxpdz8Q/видео.html
Going to work this into the start of every practice. Good way to get the kids pumped up.
Arms crossed position. It was difficult to teach because blocking is not the most exciting part of the game . However the games we loss the other teams kids were pretty disciplined in this area. Last year was my first year coaching so it was quite the learning curve for the head coach and myself but an awesome experience . I spent all afternoon watching your videos they are very helpful thank you. The season starts in August also any tips on catching my son has improved a lot in this area but still somewhat timid
Gregory Day Sorry for the delay in responding. I've been out of town and then trying to catch back up at work. You mentioned that your kids need some work on blocking. Also, that other teams were pretty good. One drill I would put in to practice is one where you are simulating a actual game situation. So, have a center and QB and whatever # of blockers you would usually have to block (2 guards, one of each side of the center?). If most teams rush 2 kids, then have 2 kids rush in this drill. Tell the QB there's no one to throw to and he can't run beyond the line of scrimmage. Blockers and rushers will get practice and the QB will get practice avoiding the rush.
Instead of immediately rotating so a rusher becomes a blocker. Keep everyone at the same position for multiple times. Keeping a kid as blocker for 4-5 series will allow them to start to figure out what they need to do. If they're constantly switching spots in the drill, it may take longer to get comfortable. It will also allow you to see what each kids is doing and couch them up appropriately.
Another drill might be to for a coach to stand in the middle and have a ring of blockers around him a few yards out. Each blocker is paired up with a rusher. On your Go!, all the rushers try to get past the blockers to get to you. This one could get a little messy as kids will be running into each and such. However, as they become more comfortable blocker and rushing and taking contact, it may help with some of the timidness once they realize the occasional bump isn't going to hurt them.
One of the best feelings I have a coach is having a kid start the season timid and ending the season more aggressive.
Nice drills like the x and o's good work
What is the best way to teach 5-6yr Olds blocking in flag football
Gregory Day I've never coached in a kids league that allowed blocking so I can't really help much. Most of my drills try to copy game time situations. What are the rules on blocking for your league? No hands? Hands, but can't extend? Straight up pushing and shoving?