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Tight End Takedown: A Summer Drill for 4A Anchorage TE's
📍 South Anchorage Wolverines·Thursday, July 9, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
The tight end position is crucial in the 4A Alaska high school football landscape, and South Anchorage Wolverines coach, John Smith, has a drill that will help his TEs dominate on the field. The 'Route Box Drill' targets footwork, agility, and hands. Set up four cones in a 5-yard square, with each cone 5 yards apart. Players start at the top of the box and must quickly change direction to the next cone, mimicking a route. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps, resting 30 seconds between sets. Coach cues: 'Quick feet, change direction, hands out!' This drill translates to game performance by improving TEs' ability to quickly release and get open, making them a threat in the passing game.