FridayNightPulse Training Tip: Harrisburg Cougars' TE Drill for Summer Camp
At the Harrisburg Cougars' summer camp, tight end coach, John Smith, emphasizes the importance of developing reliable hands and route-running skills. Here's a drill to help TE's dominate on the field: 'Route Runner's Box Drill'. Divide the TEs into groups of 3. Set up 3 cones in a box formation (1 cone per corner). Each TE starts at the center cone. On the whistle, they sprint to the top corner cone, then immediately cut to the bottom corner cone, and finally back to the center cone. Repeat for 3 sets of 10 reps. Coaching cues: 'Keep your eyes on the quarterback', 'Stay low and explosive', and 'Run the route with confidence'. This drill translates to game performance by improving the TE's ability to quickly read the defense, create separation, and secure passes in traffic.