• School football drills can include running around cones or using tackling dummies.Football image by Brian Garvey from Fotolia.com
  
  Kids of all ages play football in school. Some kids play offensive positions, while others primarily play on defense. Each position requires agility, strength and skill. For example, wide receivers need to know how to catch the ball over defenders. Defensive tackles need to have strength and maneuverability to get by offensive linemen and tackle the quarterback. School football drills will vary according to the player's position, but there are some drills that benefit everyone.
  
  

3-Cone Drill

• This drill is run by spacing three cones about 5 yards apart. Have the players line up on near the end zone, with cones on the 5-, 10- and 15-yard lines. Players should run down and back, making a figure eight as they cut back and forth between the cones. Once the player runs through the cones, he should go to the back of the line. The cone drill helps players build agility and cutting ability, which is needed when players shift their positions during a football game.
  
  

Angle Tackling Drill

• The angle tackling drill is a defensive drill. Coaches should place two cones about 5 yards apart, according to the Y-Coach website. Divide players into two groups facing each other. One player will carry the ball, while the other player will be the designated tackler. At the coaches command, or by whistle, the ball carrier should run toward the far cone. Instruct the player facing the ball carrier to make an angle tackle, grabbing the runner from the right side. All tacklers should make tackles from the right and left sides. Everyone should have a chance to run the ball and tackle at least two times.
  
  

Receiver Concentration Drill

• Receivers need to learn how to catch the ball, hold and carry it after getting hit. The receiver concentration drill can help pass catchers get used to getting hit after catching a ball, and even get them to pull in the pass more quickly. Line three defenders up in a triangle about 10 yards away, and 3 yards apart in an equal triangle. Each defender should have a hand shield as he awaits the receiver. The quarterback should throw the pass to the receiver before he reaches the defenders. As soon as the receiver catches the ball, all three defenders should run in and hit the receiver with their shield.
  
  

Set, Find and Fire Drill

• School quarterbacks need to practice accuracy as well as learn how to make quick decisions. The "Set, Find and Fire" drill requires a quarterback to use both skills. Line three or four receivers up horizontally 15 or 20 yards down field. Get them to spread out. Receivers should have numbers on the front of the jersey. Call one of the receiver's number out. Instruct the quarterback to quickly step in and fire a pass to that receiver. Continue shouting different numbers and making the quarterback throw to the right receiver. Have the receivers back up 5 yards and continue the drill for five or 10 minutes.