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[frank10]

The next season is starting up in a few weeks.  Like everyone else, practice time is extremely limited before games start.  I'll have only 2 or 3 practices (if im lucky) in before we play a game.  I'm trying to prioritize what I'm going to cover at practice.
We are a shotgun only league
ages 8-11
i expect 1/2 to 2/3 of my players to have never played any form of football before
7 players at a time
most offensive plays are running

here are some skills/fundamentals i think need to focus on, mostly in order of importance.  I'm interested in second opinions.

conditioning
center to QB/RB shotgun
blocking
flag pulling
basic run offense
basic run defense
basic pass defense
punting
punt coverage
passing
receiving
basic pass offense
blitzing pass defense

[Coach J Hemi]

http://ezinearticles...tine&id=4587396 this is how i run my practices. I have a large number of new players that never play football before....basics are everything. I agree.

Good Luck Coach.

[frank10]

Thanks!

Great article and web site. I also enjoyed the article, What A Youth Football Player Should Expect From His Coaches.