Football practice plan
2-Hour High School Football Practice Plan
A full in-season Tuesday-style practice with individual periods, group work, inside run, 7-on-7 and team periods against the scout team.
120 minutesHigh schoolFocus: In-season game prepGame-like
Warm-upSkillWater breakDrillCompetitionConditioningCool-down
Equipment
Footballs · Bags and shields · Pinnies · Cones · Play cardsThe plan, block by block
1. Warm-up
Team warm-up
12 min0:00 - 12:00
- Dynamic stretch
- Two lines of build-up sprints
Coaching points
- Same routine every day
2. Skill
Individual periods
20 min12:00 - 32:00
- OL/DL: get-off, hand placement
- LB/DB: backpedal, breaks, tackling
- QB/WR/RB: routes, handoffs, ball security
Coaching points
- Coach the technique you'll need on Friday
3. Water break
Water break
3 min32:00 - 35:00
4. Drill
Inside run
15 min35:00 - 50:00
Offensive line, backs and tight ends vs front seven.
- Run the week's core plays against scout looks
Coaching points
- Fits and run-through on defense
- Double-team to the backer on offense
5. Drill
7-on-7
15 min50:00 - 65:00
- Pass concepts for the week vs scout coverage
- Defense works coverage checks
Coaching points
- QB reads the key defender
- Defenders eyes on their keys
6. Water break
Water break
3 min65:00 - 68:00
7. Competition
Team offense vs scout
20 min68:00 - 88:00
- Script 20 plays from the game plan
- Red zone and third downs included
Coaching points
- Tempo between plays
- Finish every play
8. Competition
Team defense vs scout
20 min88:00 - 108:00
- Opponent's top plays from film
- Sudden-change situations
Coaching points
- Communicate the call
- Eleven to the ball
9. Conditioning
Special teams and conditioning
7 min108:00 - 115:00
- Punt protection reps
- Gassers or 40-yard sprints
Coaching points
- Special teams win close games
10. Cool-down
Team talk
5 min115:00 - 120:00
- Key points for the week
- Break
Coach's notes
Script your team periods ahead of time. A coach with a play card keeps everything moving.How to adapt this plan
- Thursday walk-through: cut contact and run every period at half speed.
- Heat? Add a water break every 20 minutes.