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Three-point stance drill for youth football

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In short

Three-point stance is a beginner-level football drill. A three point stance is how linemen and a lot of skill players start every play. Done right, you are already moving forward before anyone else has reacted. It builds explosiveness, first step and balance. It needs no equipment, and can be done in a backyard. This page lists 5 numbered steps and 3 common mistakes with their fixes. The demonstration video is AI-generated.

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What does the three-point stance drill build?

  • explosiveness
  • first step
  • balance

Quick facts

Sport
Football
Level
beginner
Equipment
None
Space needed
backyard

How do you do the three-point stance drill?

  1. Stagger your feet

    Feet about shoulder width, one foot slightly behind the other.

  2. Squat down

    Bend your knees and drop your hips. Do not bend at the waist.

  3. Hand down

    Put one hand on the ground out in front, fingertips down, with only a little weight on it.

  4. Flat back, head up

    Your back is flat like a tabletop and your eyes look forward, not down.

  5. Explode

    Push off your back foot and drive out low and forward. Stay low for the first few steps.

What are the most common three-point stance mistakes?

  • Mistake

    Too much weight on your hand

    Fix

    You should be able to lift the hand without falling. Keep the weight in your legs.

  • Mistake

    Popping straight up

    Fix

    Drive out low. Standing up kills all your power.

  • Mistake

    Rounded back

    Fix

    Flatten your back and lift your eyes.

Who demonstrates this drill?

Koach Farm, an AI-generated coach character

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High-energy fundamentals coach. The original.

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