Pursuit Drill (Angle of Pursuit)

Description

The most common defensive mistake in flag football is chasing a ball carrier from behind instead of cutting them off. This drill breaks that habit by forcing defenders to visualize and execute the correct pursuit angle.

Instructions

1. Ball carrier starts at one hash, angling toward the sideline.
2. Defenders line up on the opposite side.
3. On the signal, ball carrier runs toward the sideline corner.
4. Defenders must pursue and cut off the ball carrier.
5. Wrong angle = ball carrier escapes. Right angle = flag pull.

Points to Stress

• Run to where they're GOING — not where they are.
• Flatten your angle as they approach the sideline — they have to cut back or go out.
• Don't sprint behind them — that's a lost rep.
• Communicate with teammates to cut off both directions.