Drill · Defence

Zone Drops

Updated November 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Setup

Mark two deep zones and two short zones with cones. You need: Cones for 4 zones.

How it runs

1. Each defender drops to her zone at the snap.
2. Coach sends receivers into the zones.
3. Defenders call "mine!" and close on whoever enters.

Coach it

• Get depth first, then read the QB.
• Guard space, then the player in it.
• Talk: pass receivers from zone to zone.

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