Oklahoma drill
The Oklahoma drill is an American football practice technique used to test and train players in confined full contact situations. The technique was developed by Oklahoma Sooners coach Bud Wilkinson. It has many names.
Description
The drill has several variations. The most common involves two players lined up opposite one another.Prevalence
Many high school and college teams use the Oklahoma drill as a way to kick off the first day of full-contact practice.The Oklahoma drill, along with other full-contact drills, was officially banned from NFL team practices in May 2019 following years of declining use and increasing concerns for player safety. Veterans and high-profile NFL players rarely participate in pit drills owing to the higher risk of injury, with many coaches already refusing to permit the drill prior to its ban. A non-contact variant of the drill is sometimes run.