FootballU1275 Minutes

75-Minute U12 Football Practice Plan

This session adds coverage reads, tackling technique, and play-action concepts on top of the fundamentals — built for a team ready for more scheme and contact.

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Total time: 75 minutes · 5 drill blocks

0–15 min · 15 minutes

Warm-Up: Pursuit Angle Drill

Pursuit-angle technique that doubles as a conditioning warm-up.

15–30 min · 15 minutes

Fundamentals: Zone Coverage Drill

Zone-coverage footwork and eyes for defensive backs and linebackers.

30–45 min · 15 minutes

Skill Station: Play-Action Fake Drill

Ball-fake mechanics that set up the rest of the offense.

45–60 min · 15 minutes

Small-Sided Competitive: Open-Field Tackling Circuit

Live, controlled tackling technique in the open field.

60–75 min · 15 minutes

Team Concept & Finish: 7-on-7 Pass Progression

Finish with a non-contact 7-on-7 period putting it all together.

Coach's Note Warm up players before the first whistle and keep transitions between blocks under a minute — standing around is where most youth practices lose focus. Adjust block lengths up or down slightly to fit your own roster size and field or court space.

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