The Pocket Drill (Rush Defense)

Description

In flag football, the rusher must cover 7 yards in time to affect a throw. This drill builds the explosive closing speed and arm disruption technique that makes a rusher dangerous — and teaches QBs how to beat a rush with timing.

Instructions

1. QB sets up at the LOS with a center.
2. Rusher marks 7 yards behind the LOS.
3. On the snap, rusher closes hard toward the QB.
4. QB must throw before the rusher arrives.
5. Rusher keeps arms up as they arrive to disrupt vision.

Points to Stress

• Stay in your rush lane — don't over-pursue and miss.
• Arms UP as you arrive — disrupt the QB's vision.
• Don't grab — flag pull only.
• QB: know your hot read before the snap. Release on time.