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Warrior DEs: Mastering the 'Speed to Power' Drill
📍 Muskego Warriors·Monday, July 6, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
To dominate 7A defenses, Muskego Warriors defensive ends must excel at transitioning from speed to power. Coach Thompson's 'Speed to Power' drill targets this crucial skill. Set up cones in a zigzag pattern, 5 yards apart. DEs start at the beginning of the course, sprinting to the first cone, then immediately bursting into a 3-step drop, focusing on exploding into their back foot. After each rep, they'll change direction, using their inside foot to pivot. Perform 3 sets of 5 reps, resting 30 seconds between sets. This drill translates to game performance by improving DEs' ability to quickly change direction and generate power off the edge, allowing them to pressure quarterbacks and disrupt opposing offenses.