Ball Carrying•beginner•10 min
Team Handoff Exchange
Two lines face each other and players continuously hand off the ball as they run toward each other, building handoff technique and ball security at speed.
Team Handoff Exchange
DrillDescription
Fumbles on handoffs are often the result of poor technique rather than bad luck. This high-rep drill builds the habits that make every exchange clean — proper grip, belly target, and immediate tuck.
How to run it
- 1
Divide players into two lines, facing each other 20 yards apart.
- 2
First player in line A runs toward line B with the ball.
- 3
First player in line B runs toward them.
- 4
Players meet in the middle and exchange the handoff.
- 5
The receiver continues to the opposite line and the drill continues.
Points to stress
- Carry the ball with proper grip — don't swing it loose.
- Handoff: ball into the belly, not a sideways toss.
- Receiver: create a target and seal the ball before you run.
- Eyes forward after the exchange — keep running.