What is the proper length of football practice in High School?

Interested in the thoughts of the readers.

No longer than 2 hours.

I'd say 2 hours is just right.

Does that include conditioning?

Early on in July and August 3 hours to get everything in, as the season gets started and kids should be in good conditioning shape I would say 2 hours at the most. After that kids lose interest and need to move on. Just my opinion. JD

I wouldn't exceed three hours. May need to go 2.5-3 based on who your game planning for.

Anything over 2 hours is to long.

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Does that include conditioning?

 

With a good practice plan, with high intensity drilling/station work there is very little need to do a separate conditioning session at the end of practice. That sort of conditioning is much more beneficial than the traditional "run 'em" at the end of practice, as it is specific to what you encounter during games. Two hours is more than enough for practice time, and as the season progresses, you can get things done in less than two hours.

If you're over 2.5 hours, and that includes film, weights, and conditioning, you're practicing inefficiently IMO.

I am firmly on the two hour bandwagon, kids loose interest after that and are just going through the motions. Not to mention they have homework staring them in the face when they get home. 2.5 if it is a lifting day.

If you can't get everything done in 2 hours of practice you probably shouldn't be coaching.

I think it depends on the time of year, who you are playing, and how uncommon the opponent's system is if they are as talented as you are. If you only play one team who goes five wide and throws it all over the field, it's probably going to take some extra practice time to break in new DB's and cover everything you need to.

Anything over 2 hours is to long.

 

I heard Butler practices for two and a half hours:dancingpa