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  • About
  • Drill Design
  • Teaching Resources
    • Beginning Band Resources
    • Technique and Rhythm
    • Marching Band Resources
    • Classroom Posters
  • Contact

Marching Band Resources

How to Read Marching Band Drill
Here is my Google Slides introduction to how to read marching band drill charts and coordinate sheets.

Drill Field Diagram
Here is a football field diagram labeled with relevant markings for learning drill. Can be used with presentation above. 

Guide to Teaching and Cleaning Drill
This guide lays out instructional philosophies and methods from before the first set to the cleaning process.

Marching Band Visual Framework
Here is an 18 x 24 poster of a framework of teaching marching band visual. 

Using the 1-Yard Marks in Marching Band
Here is an 18 x 24 poster to assist in teaching how to use the 1-yard marks on a football field when learning and cleaning drill.

Blank Drill Charts
Here are a variety of blank drill charts ready to print on standard letter size paper.
Blank Drill Chart
Blank Drill Chart with Numbers and 1-Yark Marks
Blank Drill Chart with NCAA/Texas Hashes

Marking the Field
Should you find that you need to line your own football field, this guide is quite comprehensive. It was put together by band director Brendan Maltese and shared with his permission. In particular I am a fan of final page which gives measurements for spraying an ADJUSTED four step grid front to back.

Marching Examples YouTube Playlist
Here is​ a playlist of high quality marching technique examples that I like to show when teaching. 

Explanation of Timing/Phasing

This is the single best explanation of timing and pulse on the football field. 

Quick Drill Reference
This image is easily viewed/saved on phones or could be printed on cards as a quick reference for students when they are on the field learning drill. 
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