Football
Should Anyone Still Be Doing the Oklahoma Drill?
Several months ago, we published an article outlining how the NFL had officially banned the use of the Oklahoma Drill. Judging by the comments we received, you would’ve thought they’d [...]
The New Rules of Agility Training
When I say the words “agility drill,” what comes to mind? For most people, it’s an athlete moving through a diagram of carefully arranged bright orange cones with military precision. [...]
Antonio Brown May Sit Out Games Due to Favorite Helmet Being Banned
UPDATE: This gripping saga seems to have finally come to an end, as NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Brown is now practicing with the team while wearing a certified helmet [...]
The Freakiest Athlete in College Football This Season Is…
College football is packed with young men gifted with athletic superpowers. But who’s the biggest, baddest of them all? Bruce Feldman of The Athletic has put together an annual college [...]
This Tackle Could Win You Games This Season—And You’re Probably Not Practicing It
A running back breaks free, galloping like a wild horse into open space. Just as they seem destined for the end zone, a defensive player makes a last-ditch effort to [...]
Why Many Young Athletes Struggle to ‘Play Physical’
In a recent piece, we outlined why roughhousing is one of the best activities for a child’s developing brain and body, and how, unfortunately, opportunities for it seem to be [...]
The Simple Hack That Will Change Your Tackling Drills Forever
Tackling is a skill. Bringing down an unwilling opponent who’s often moving at very high speeds takes technique and aggressive intent. Yet to prepare for the act of tackling say, [...]
The Ultimate Football Sled Conditioning Workout
With summer in full swing, football players across the nation are engaging in two a day practices to get in shape for the season. One of the oldest...
The One Exercise Football Players Can’t Afford to Skip This Summer
With the start of football season fast approaching, you've likely already been hitting the weight room. Your Squat's gone up, your Bench Press has gotten heavier, and thoughts of Friday [...]
Why D1 Football Players Are Training With the Triple Jump
Of all the athletic marvels the human body's capable of, a world-class Triple Jump might be the most mind-boggling. An Olympic event since 1896, the Triple Jump sees athletes utilize [...]
