Football
Low-Pad Stem Starts
Lower pad level off the line
7 min
10 starts
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward lower pad level off the line.
Instructions
- 1Set a low bar or rope five yards off the line.
- 2Explode off the line and clear the marker without rising up.
- 3Hold the low stem for three steps before releasing.
What to focus on
Forward lean and short, violent first steps.
Recommended reps
10 starts
Common mistake
Popping upright on step two.