# @coachjonnyfff on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjonnyfff/video/7535348320815058209
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33166928-coachjonnyfff-tiktok
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-06T06:00:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Coach Jonny (@coachjonnyfff) — https://gondola.cc/coachjonnyfff

## Caption

🤔 ARE ALL LINE DRILLS BAD? It’s a question that comes up a lot in grassroots coaching conversations. While “kids standing in queues” is rightly criticised, that doesn't mean every line drill is a write-off! Yes, we want to avoid sessions where children are waiting in line for five minutes just to have one touch of the ball. But with the right setup, some structure, and thoughtful planning, line drills can have a place. The key is how we use them! Here are 5 things to avoid when using line drills: 1️⃣ Long queues – If there are more than five children in a line, it is probably too long. Break it into multiple stations or smaller groups. 2️⃣ Long wait times – Kids should be active, not standing still. Make sure that your session is flowing quickly and children aren't spending extended periods waiting for their go. 3️⃣ Lack of decision-making – If the drill is just “run here, pass there” with no choices or scanning, it is probably not helping much. Add conditions or variations that get them thinking. 4️⃣ Single ball focus – Avoid drills where one child is active and everyone else is watching. Can you add more balls or run the same drill side by side? 5️⃣ No fun factor – If the drill feels like a chore, it probably is. Even simple line-based activities can be made more engaging with competition, time challenges, or creativity. So, no! Not all line drills are bad! But as coaches, we have a responsibility to make sure every child stays active, involved, and enjoys their football. 🟡 🔵 ⚪️ #FootballFunFactory #CoachJonnyFFF #Football #FunFootball #FootballFun #Grassroots #GrassrootsFootball #Coaching #GrassrootsCoaching #Soccer #SoccerCoach #SoccerDrill #FootballCoach #FootballDrills #FootballDrill #Teaching #Teachers

## Stats

- **Views:** 3,412
- **Likes:** 131
- **Shares:** 2
- **Comments:** 2

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Coach Jonny | @coachjonnyfff | https://gondola.cc/coachjonnyfff | Creator |

## Tags

footballdrills, teaching, funfootball, footballfun, coachjonnyfff, soccercoach, footballfunfactory, grassroots, teachers, grassrootsfootball, coaching, soccer, grassrootscoaching, soccerdrill, footballcoach, footballdrill, football

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