Oklahoma drill
American football practice technique
The Oklahoma drill is an American football practice technique used to test and train players in confined full contact situations. The technique was developed by Oklahoma Sooners coach Bud Wilkinson. It has many names.
Description
The drill has several variations.
The most widely recognized version of the Oklahoma Drill is a short, head-to-head American football contact drill. Two players lie on their backs, positioned head-to-head with their feet facing opposite directions. At the coach’s signal, both players quickly get to their feet and compete one-on-one, attempting to tackle or drive the opposing player to the ground or out of the designated area. The drill is commonly used by football coaches to develop and evaluate tackling, blocking, balance, strength, reaction time, and physicality. It has also become popular as an informal recreational competition outside organized football, including at events and gatherings where participants perform the drill for entertainment.
Prevalence
Many high school and college teams use the Oklahoma drill as a way to kick off the first day of full-contact practice.
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