On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski shares why he agrees with the NFL’s decision to ban the Oklahoma, Bull in the Ring and Half Line drills. Keith offers alternative drills that will help prioritize player skill development.

Show Notes

0:30 NFL bans Oklahoma, Bull in the ring, Half Line drills

1:20 Why the Oklahoma is unsafe

2:45 Are those drills the best way to simulate “in-game” action?

4:25 Addressing the “this drill makes men” mentality

6:00 Talking to a coach about the Oklahoma and how to fix the drill

7:50 USA Footballs contact system

9:02 How players navigate the game today and trust coaches

10:08 Bull in the ring

10:47 Half Line

12:20 Quick fix for Half Line

14:20 Modified Bull in the Ring and how they it has no real football application

15:10 King of the Ring drill

16:20 Closing remarks on the issue

17:40 Contact Info

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https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/839/toughness-and-confidence-comes-from-being-properly-trained-not-the-oklahoma-drill

https://footballdevelopment.com/contact-system?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJ7nBRD5ARIsAATMxssX2ro0i3NXQzTN1JKn0sfd_baACsEv2qNlxhjApPxSKEKM3Fs00AMaAtsnEALw_wcB

USA Football's Contact System:

https://footballdevelopment.com/contact-system