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Implementation Calendar
S M T W R F S
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 MARCH 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 1 2 APRIL3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 1 2 3 4 5 6 MAY7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
2 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 JUNE3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
5 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
6 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 JULY7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
9 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
10 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
11 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUGUST12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
14 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
15 28 29 30 31 32 1 2
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FUNDAMENTALS
STANCE Brennan - Whitford
MOVEMENT Maher - Early
TACKLING Ferguson - Dotterer
PASS DROPS Terry - Robinson
PRE PRACTICE
WIN N IN G E D G E WIN N IN G E D G
M AC H IN E G U N D O W N H I L L SH U
P O W E R T AC K L E E Y E O P E N E R
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9 TECH STEPS (reach / pass / power)
LB FORM FIT PUNCH
300-330 M T G
340 - 355 P R EP R AC T I C E
405 - 425 WIN N IN G E D G
430 - 435 40 SE C
435 - 455 P U N T
455 - 515 PU N T R ET
515 - 550 I N D Y
555 - 610 G R O U P 1610 - 655 T E AM
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PASS RUSH
ILB GETTING 'SKINNY' THROUGH GAPS
ILB TAKING ON FB
OLB EDGE RUSH TO POINT
AGILITY
KEYS
PURSUIT
BLOCK DESTRUCTIO
TACKLING
PASS COVERAGE
BLITZING
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2004 LB IMPLEMENTATIOSpring Refresh #1 tues 5-Apr
PERIOD TIME INSTRUCTION MMEN
1 5 positions - versatility to play ALL spots - key fundameflexibility
2 10 shuffle agility drill nautral mo
3 20 IN / AT drill getting ba
45s & break rhythm
4 30 MAN TO MAN COVERAGE work aimin
be a DB
5
8 TEAM
Walk Thru # 1 tues 5-Jun 2hr
PERIOD TIME INSTRUCTION MMEN
1 5 positions reviewing
varsity assignments
2 15 stance reviewing t
shuffle
varsity lateral pursuit
3 10 45s pass drop
varsity 45s & break breaking t
4 5 positions reviewing
freshmen assignments
5 15 stance reviewing t
shuffle
freshmen lateral pursuit
6 10 45s pass drop
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freshmen 45s & break breaking t
7 20 7 on 7 skelly
C3 dmark dro
8 40 TEAM 3
Walk Thru # 4 mon 11-Jun 2hr
PERIOD TIME INSTRUCTION MMEN
1 10 shuffle reviewing t
IN / AT drill vs ball car
varsity
2 10 hit & shed fundament
varsity 45s pass drop
3 10 skate drill lateral pur
varsity
4 10 shuffle reviewing t
IN / AT drill vs ball car
freshmen
5 10 hit & shed fundament
freshmen 45s pass drop
6 10 skate drill lateral pur
freshmen
7 20 7 on 7 skelly
C3 + C6
8 40 TEAM 3 + 6
1 SHORTS
time 8-Aug timeRE
PRACTIC
5 KICK SLIDES 5
10 KICK SLIDE WITH SPLIT 10
15 KICK SLIDE WITH PUNCH 15
5positions - assignments - weak/strong - stance
5
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run 10
RUNNING!10
15 LB SHUFFLE THRU - EXIT OUTSIDE 15as
20 LB SHUFFLE THRU - EXIT INSIDE 20tackle
25 ZONE BREAK WITH JUGS 25
30 one step tackle 30
pursuit
35 Review gap assign TO / AWAY 35
40 IN - AT - OUT (3) 40
45 IN - AT - OUT (3) 45
6 PADS
time 16-Aug time
run
5 LONG BURMA 5
10 Bull In A Ring 10
15 TACKLE ONTO BIG BAG 15as
20SPIDER 1-ON-1
20tackle
25 sideline tackle w/bag 25
30 IN - AT - OUT (3) Half Line 30
purs
uit
35 IN - AT - OUT (6) Half Line 35
40 IN - AT - OUT (2) Half Line 40
45 Drop review 3 - 6 -2 45
11 PADS
time 23-Aug time
run
5 Stance + Shuffle review 5
10 45's 10
15 45's + tip 15as
20 20tackle
25 25
30 30
pursu
35 one man sled wrap up 35
40 40
e ev ewworks
Lineman keypull, down, pass, reach
NS "FB dive" play
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it
45 45
2005 LB IMPLEMENTATIO1 SHORTS
time 8-Aug time
PURSUIT5
RUNNING!
5AGILITY 10
LB AGILITY W/ BAGS10
PURSUIT 15 1) LB STANCE 2) LB STANCE FIRE OUT 15
PURSUIT 20 20
PASS 25 LB DROPS 45 25
PASS 30 LB DROPS 45 WITH JUGS MACHINE 30
PURSUIT 35 PURSUIT DRILL 35
PURSUIT
40 40TACKLING 45 ONE STEP FORM TACKLE 45
4 HELMETS
time 11-Aug time
5 4 pt push / pull w/ each 5
10 2 pt rip vs 1 man 10
15 45s - pass tip 15
20 45s - pass tip 20
25 HIT & SHED FOOTWORK 25
30 HIT & SHED WITH BAG 30
35 FORM TACKLING WITH DUMMY 35
40 IN - AT - OUT (6) 40
1) LB SHUFFLE 2) LB SHUFFLE FIRE OUT 3) LBSHUFFLE CHANGE OF DIRECTION
3 IN - AT - OUT (RUN THRU) PURSUIT
DRILL
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45 IN - AT - OUT (6) 45
6 PADS
16-Aug time
5 LB FORM FIT 5
10 ONE STEP TACKLE 10
15 BLOCK DESTRUCTION DRILL 15
20 BLOCK DESTRUCTION DRILL 20
25 CHOP DRILL 25
30 CHOP DRILL 30
35 JUMP TACKLE 35
40 EYE OPENER 40
45 GOAL LINE TACKLE 45
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Spring Refresh #2 wed 19-Apr
PERIOD TIME INSTRUCTION OMMENT
1 5 shuffle agility dri ll
2 10 IN / AT drill
3 15 Coverage Review / Chalk talk
4 20 Strenght Recognition
5 30 Formation Adjustments / Checks
Walk Thru # 2 wed 6-Jun 2hr
PERIOD TIME INSTRUCTION OMMENT
1 10 stance reviewing tech
shuffle
varsity lateral pursuit vs ball carrier
2 10 45s pass drops
varsity 45s & break breaking to ball
3 10 hit & shed fundamentals
varsity
4 10 stance reviewing tech
shuffle
freshmen lateral pursuit
5 10 45s pass drops
freshmen 45s & break breaking to ball
6 10 hit & shed fundamentals
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freshmen
7 20 7 on 7 skelly
C3 andmark drops
8 40 TEAM 3
Walk Thru # 5 tues 12-Jun 1hr
PERIOD TIME INSTRUCTION OMMENT
1 15 3 walk thru landmark drop
ier reads / help
2 15 6 walk thru landmark drop
als reads / help
3 10 cover ground drill fundamentals
uit
4 TEAM REVIEW
7 ON 7 PASSING
2 SHORTS 3 SHORTS
9-Aug time 10-Aug time
9 TECH FIRST STEP 5 KICK SLIDES
9 TECH BLOCK REACT 10 KICK SLIDE WITH SPLIT
15 KICK SLIDE WITH PUNCH
LB AGILITY THRU BAGS 5 LB AGILITY THRU BAGS 5
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4pt strikes vs sled 10 4pt push / pull w/ each 10
2pt strike vs 1man sled 15 2pt escapes vs 1man 15
cover ground 20 hit & shed feet review 20
Hook route drop 25 Base Route Drill (man) 25
sideline tackle w/bag 30 tackle w/ dummy 30
MIKE POS - ISO 35 downhill vs lineman key 35
CONE DRILL 40 SAM POS - POWER / DIVE 40
IN - AT - OUT (6) 45 IN - AT - OUT (6) 45
7 PADS 8 PADS
17-Aug time 18-Aug time
hit & shed vs shield 5 2pt rip vs 1man 5
Bull In A Ring 10 Pass Rush / Blitz w/ ring 10
TRAIN WRECK 15 Pass Rush / Blitz w/ ring 15
21 - 61 20 21 - 61 - 30mike line/20 20
21 - 61 25 21 - 61 - 30mike line/20 25
LB FLOW VS GUARDS 30 LB FLOW VS EMOL 30
LB FLOW VS GUARDS 35 LB FLOW VS EMOL 35
IN - AT - OUT (3) 40 IN - AT - OUT (3) 40
IN - AT - OUT (6) 45 IN - AT - OUT (6) 45
12 PADS 13 PADS
24-Aug time 25-Aug time
45's 5 45's 5
one man sled wrap up 10 one man sled wrap up 10
Hit & Shed 15 Hit & Shed 15
STRIP DRILL Tomahawk20
STRIP DRILL Punch20
25 25
30 30
35 35
40
40
NS "TOSS" play NS "ISO" (weak)play
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45
45
1 SHORTS 1 SHORTS
9-Aug time 10-Aug
* 20 YARD TIME
5
LB AGILITY W/ BAGS
* ALL RACE(FASTEST / SLOWEST)10
DOWNHILL W/ KEY
LB AGILITY W/ BAGS15 * PRO AGILITY TIME
STANCE - FIREOUT - SHUFLE 20 STANCE / SHUFFLE / KEYS
25PASS DROP 45 - COVER GROUND W BALL
6PT EXPLOSIONS - 4 PT EXPLOSIONS 30
4 PT ESCAPES 35
40
45 ** LINE UP CANS QUIZ
5 HELMETS
12-Aug
2pt SWIM vs 1man
bull in ring vs shield
FUMBLE RECOVERY
cradle / bench tuck / scoop
STRIP DRILL
COVER GROUND DRILL
Drop review 3 - 6 -2
ALIGNMENT IN '3' - POSITION REVIEW -FORMATION RECOGNITION
3 IN - AT - OUT ( DRILL)ISO / POWER/ OPTION
3 IN - AT - OUT ( RUN THRU)ISO / POWER
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Drop review 3 - 6 -2
7 PADS 8 PADS
17-Aug time 18-Aug time
hit & shed vs shield 5 2pt rip vs 1man 5
Bull In A Ring 10 10
BASE ROUTE DRILL 15 15
BASE ROUTE DRILL 20 20
IN - AT - OUT (3) 25Pass Rush / Blitz w/ ring
25
IN - AT - OUT (3) 30 30
IN - AT - OUT (6) 35PASS RUSH 1-ON-1 W/ OFFENSE
35
IN - AT - OUT (6) 40 40
IN - AT - OUT (6) 45 45
ILB PASS RUSH - VS OG & FBOLB PASS RUSH - VS OT & TB
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Walk Thru # 3 10-Jun
PERIOD TIME INSTRUCTION
Walk Thru # 3 sun 10-Jun
PERIOD TIME INSTRUCTION
1 10 stance
IN / AT drill
varsity
2 10 45s
varsity hit & shed
3 10 skate drill
varsity
4 10 stance
shuffle
freshmen lateral pursuit
5 10 45s
freshmen hit & shed
6 10 skate drill
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freshmen
7 20 7 on 7
C3
8 40 TEAM
Walk Thru # 6 wed 13-Jun
PERIOD TIME INSTRUCTION
1 10 3 walk thru
2 10 6 walk thru
3 20 adjustments
specials
4 TEAM REVIEW
EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT
4 HELMETS 5 HELMETS
11-Aug time 12-Aug
KICK SLIDES KICK SLIDES
KICK SLIDE WITH SPLIT KICK SLIDE WITH SPLIT
KICK SLIDE WITH PUNCH KICK SLIDE WITH PUNCH
LB AGILITY THRU BAGS 5 LB AGILITY THRU BAGS
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4pt push / pull w/ each 10 2pt SWIM vs 1man
2pt rip vs 1man 15 5 MAN circuit
45s - pass tip 20 bull in ring vs shield
45s - pass tip 25 FUMBLE RECOVERY
30 DEVIL 9 TECH POS - POWER
ILB/OLB OL READ 35 STRIP DRILL
IN - AT - OUT (6) 40 IN - AT - OUT (3) Half Line
IN - AT - OUT (6) 45 IN - AT - OUT (6) Half Line
9 PADS 10 PADS
19-Aug time 20-Aug
hit & shed vs shield 5 hit & shed vs shield
Base Route Drill (man) 10 one step tackle
Base Route Drill (man) 15 45's - 45's & ball
ILB/OLB OL READ 20 ILB/OLB OL READ
ILB/OLB OL READ 25 ILB/OLB OL READ
STRIP DRILL 30 STRIP DRILL
STRIP DRILL 35 FUMBLE RECOVERY
FUMBLE RECOVERY 40 HALF LINE READ
FUMBLE RECOVERY 45 HALF LINE READ
14 PADS 15 PADS
26-Aug time 27-Aug
45's 5 45's
one man sled wrap up 10 one man sled wrap up
Hit & Shed 15 Hit & Shed
STRIP DRILL Rip out20
25
30
35
40
-SWEEP
GATA PASS RUSH
NS "POWER" play NS "Option" (weak)play
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45
x maher 381-8850
wn tate 323-3302
x early 324-4150
x riley 381-2335
brennan 324-9950
robinson 32306576
x ferguson 326-2194
x terry 324-7817
x warner 322-7920
band field at schooldefense review
big plans for season12 weeks until camp
4 weeks till team camp
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9 PADS 10 PADS
19-Aug time 20-Aug
hit & shed vs shield 5 hit & shed vs shield
Base Route Drill (man) 10 one step tackle
Base Route Drill (man) 15 45's - 45's & ball
21 / 61 ASSIGNMENT REVIEW 20 3 - 6 - 2- 61 - 62 REVIEW
ILB/OLB OL READ 25 3 - 6 - 2- 61 - 62 REVIEW
ILB/OLB OL READ 30 HALF LINE READ
35 HALF LINE READ
GOAL LINE TACKLE 40 IN - AT - OUT (3)
GOAL LINE TACKLE 45 IN - AT - OUT (6)
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PREDICTED MAC FINISH
1 Bettendorf 8 11
COMMENTS2 Assumption 8 1
1
3 Pleasant Valley 6 33
4 North Scott 6 33
5 Central 5 44
6 West 5 44
7 Muscatine 3 66
8 Burlington 2 77
9 Clinton 1 8
10 North 0 9
2hr
COMMENTS
reviewing tech
vs ball carrier
pass drops
fundamentals
lateral pursuit
reviewing tech
vs ball carrier
pass drops
fundamentals
lateral pursuit
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skelly
route reads
3
1hr
COMMENTS
landmark drops
reads / help
landmark drops
reads / help
chalk talk
RUN FORCE
TACKLING
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TURNOVER
BLOCK PROTECTION
READS
5 STRIP DRILL
5 STRIKE DRILL
5 STRIKE & ESCAPE
5 PUNCH & ESCAPE
5 READ & FILL
DRILLSSTUTTER
2 STEP
CROSSFIELD MIRROR
LONG & SHORT BOX DRILL - CONES
DOTS COD
COMBO CODS
BAGS
RUN * GATHER
PRESS
PRESS / CUT
BREAK * JUMP
PRESS * BURST
BASE/ CUT PRESS
PRESS * TACKLE
COD * TACKLE
JUMP * TACKLE
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COD / PRESS BURST
CUT
OPEN FIELD
STRIP
EYE OPENER
POST DROP
FAST REPS
3 STEP
CUTS
M DRILL
POST DROP
POST FLAG
POP UPS
CUSION 1 ON 1
form tackle
open field
3-way
chop block
c-5 technique
alley shuffle
punch out- zone drop
back pedal / junk drop/ break on ball
big m
base form tackling (separated by agile bag)
start/ stop / tackle
chop drill
chop drill w/ 2 linemen
circles bending
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olb pass rush
goal line tackling
chop drill #2
3 on 1 block destruction
ladder (3 cone )
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1 SHORTS
time 65r
5
10 defense / position review
15 3 alignment
20 3 alignment
25 6 alingment
30 2 alignment
announcements - offseason
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WINNING EDGE
MACHINE GUN
POWER TACKLE
SHOOTS
EYE OPENER
CUT DRILL
OPTIONAL DRILL
WINNING EDGE
MACHINE GUN
SHOOTS
WINNING EDGE
1 MAN STRIKES
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ALLEY SHUFFLE
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WINNING EDGE
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WINNING EDGE
DOWNHILL SHUFFLE
EYE OPENER
A WINNING EDGE B
EYE OPENER
TRAIN WRECK
A WINNING EDGE B
BIG 'M'
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TIP DRILL SUPPORT
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DEPTH CHART
DEVIL SAM WILL ROVER S CORNERW CORNERFERGUSON MAHER TATE M HOWE DOETTERER MIMS
EARLY TATE BRENNAN TERRY M HOWE LELLIG
LOSASSO WHITFORD EARLY LOSASSO LOSASSO ANDERSON
BRENNAN RILEY EARLY ROBINSON E HOWE
MANNING ROBINSONDOETTERER M DAVIS
HALL LOSASSO HALL MARTINEZ
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FREE SAFETYMITCHELL
LOSASSO
ROBINSON
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2005 DEFENSIVE CHA
TEAM LOAFS PENALTIES
NORTH SCOTT
LANCERS
WEST
FALCONS
NORTH
WILDCATS
ASSUMPTION
KNIGHTS
BURLINGTON
GREYHOUNDS
PLEASANT VALLEY
SPARTANS
BETTENDORF
BULLDOGS
PLAYOFF 1
PLAYOFF 2
TOTALPLAYS
MISSEDASSIGNMENTS
MISSEDTACKLES
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LENGE SHEET
TAKE AWAYS 3rd DOWNS HURRIES SACKSRED ZONE
W/LBIG PLAYS
R/P
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MACHINE GUN
OLB
1 On the snap the TE attempts to reach the LB,
2 Next the LB defeats a low block from the FB w
3 After defeating the two blockers, the LB execu
drives him back five yards.
OLB
ILB
1 On the snap the OG attempts to reach the LB,
2 Next the LB defeats a low block from the FB w
3 After defeating the two blockers, the LB execu
drives him back five yards.
** another FB can be added to the backfield for a
high, all subsequent blocks are low, cut blocks
** On the LBs approach, stress the importance o
ILB
DOWNHILL SHUFFLE
1 4 Agility bags at an angle within a 1
2 3 blockers between the agility bags3 ball carrier aligns 10 yds away from
4 on command, the LB steps with his
5 within the bag area, each bloker st
LB's trail foot hits inside the near b
6 During the shufle, the LB hand shi
7 Blocker #4 will attempt to low block
8 after shedding the low block, the L
tackle on ball carrier.
BULL IN THE RING
1 Circle the LBs and hav
2 The LB gets 2 hits & sh
3 The LB controls the co
him out with a "You!" ca
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4 The 'blocker' always co
5 Repeat the drill untill all
POWER TACKLE
1 Align cones in a 5 yd square with a
inside.2 The RB runs at a 45 degree angle
3 The LB shuffles then presses towa
4 The LB executes a form tackle on
* Usually, the L will get 3-4 heavy hit
ground, on the final rep, the LB go
** The drill should take turns from a L
*** A stripper (backside LB) can be inc
the first LB makes contact
CUTBACK TACKLE
1 Align cones in a 5 yd square with a
inside.
2 The RB runs at a 45 degree angle
3 The LB shuffles then presses towa
4 The RB cuts back to the LBs backs
5 The LB must not over run the ball c
backside hip
5 YDS
shuffle
press
5 YDS
shuffle
press
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EYE OPENER
who defeats the block with a rip
ith a hand shiver
tes a form tackle on the RB and
who defeats the block with a rip
ith a hand shiver
tes a form tackle on the RB and
BAG 45s
n additional block. The first OL block is
.
f planting the inside foot on contact.
0 yd area
with a 4th outside the bags.bag #4 in a backoff position.
near foot to shuffle uphill across the bags
ps forward to expose his chest when the
ag
ers each blocker.
the LB after he has crossed the last bag COVER GROUND DRILL
turns and sprints to execute an angle
one leader in the middle of the circle.
eds (one with each foot)
test by pointing to a 'blocker' by calling
ll.
break
pull up
roll hips
1
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mes high and hard.
LBs have had a turn in the middle.
BASE ROUTE DRILL (MAN)
LB facing the RB slightly to the runner's
(on a power) towards the far cone.
rd the ball carrier
B
ting tackles without putting the RB to the
s live.
eft and Right position
luded, but he doesn't take action untill
DOWNHILL SHUFFLE W/ LINEMAN READ
LB facing the RB slightly to the runner's
(on a power) towards the far cone.
rd the ball carrier
ide shoulder.
arier. This forces him to stay on the RB's
COACH
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1 Place 4 agility bags parallel but staggered to simulate holes for a RB
2 The LB always aligns behind the RB and stays on his backside hip t
prevent any cutback.
3 The RB can run through any of the gaps.
4 The LB shuffles behind the RB but presses as the RB declares his o5 Hard, crisp collisions should result, although the LB doesn't take the
the ground.
* The bags are staggered to permit the LB to press upfield.
1 Place 4 agility bags parallel in a space of 20 yds, 5 yds a
2 Linebackers are to take a series of 45 degree drops on c
3 Facing the coach with their backs to a row of 3-4 agility b
the coach directs them through by pointing the ball left or
4 The LB respond by crossing over at 45 degree angles an
keeping eyes on the coach (QB)
5 At any point, the coach can set up to throw, so the LB m
on him.
6 Once LB pull up, they are glued visually to the QB for theon the ball.
1 LB takes position squared as if he has alread
QB 2 This simulates a QB drop of 7-9 yds an LB pu
up to 10-12yds downfield
3 3 Receivers 5 yds away on either side and in
4 The QB will throw to one of the receivers
5 The LB should break on the indication and ea
cover 5 yds to the intended receiver.
Place the receivers farther apart as LB skill in
roll hips
7 YDS
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1 LB take their assignment alignent
2 LB versus TE or RB
3 On commad, the receiver runs the prescribed
outside, or vertical pattern.
4 Coach evaluates each of the LB's responses
* A QB can be added to make for a competitive
drill** The receiver should also block to incorporate
reaction as well
1 4 Agility bags at an angle within a 10 yd area
2 3 blockers between the agility bags with a 4th outside th
3 ball carrier aligns 10 yds away from bag #4 in a backoff p
4 on command, the LB steps with his near foot to shuffle u
5 within the bag area, the coach will give a 'flashing color' li
LB's should read the block and take the appropriate angl
6 Exiting the bags, the LB will attack the upfield shoulder o
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** The drill will simulate bootleg action to the outside, reinfo
and staying parallel to the LOS is key.
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45 DROPS (CONES)
to attack.
o
pen gap.RB to
CLOSE QUARTERS TACKLING
part
ommand
ags
right.
d
st focus
ir break
SHAKE N BAKE (OPEN FIELD TACKLING)
y pulled up
lled
front of LB
sily IN / AT / OUT
creases
2 YDS
10
at 5 yds, ball carrier doesan exaggerated jukemove
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FRONT SIDE / BACK SIDE (INSIDE)
inside,
1-on-1
that
HIT & SHED
1 PAD LEVEL
2 CORRECT BASE
3 UPPER BODY
bags.
osition.
hill across the bags 4 HIP ROLL
ineman read
e of attack
f the 'QB' barrel.
In order to getmove it unles
Players shoulplants the sam
The upper boattempt to get
The LB must lmust point at t
INATOUTSIDE
INATOUTSIDE
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* approach under control and
rcing proper angles * stress the 4 key funda
* can highlight individual
* one man, blocker, or 5
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MAT TAC
1 Place 5 cones staggered in a space of 20 yds, 5 yds apart
2 Linebackers are to take a series of 45 degree drops on command
3 Facing the coach with their backs to a row of 5 cones
the coach directs them through by pointing the ball left or right.
4 The LB respond by crossing over at 45 degree angles andkeeping eyes on the coach (QB)
5 At any point, the coach can set up to throw, so the LB must focus
on him.
6 Once LB pull up, they are glued visually to the QB for their break
on the ball.
JUMP TAC
to train defenders post-approach on tackling fundamentals and
hip roll explosion.
to train linebackers to cut the distance between ball carrier and CHOP DRI
maintain a solid neutral base prior to delivering a blow.
To train linebackers to quickly diagnose back keys and where they
are to respond with action. BLOCK D
1 LB & RB take formation alignment
2 On comand, RB takes the prescribed IN, AT, or OUTSIDE path
3 LB shuffles at attacks open seam
DS
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4 LB is graded on his key read, diagnosis, and not overrunning the RB
* can incorporate linemen for flashing light keys / or pass drop keys
GOAL LIN
An advanced variation on In / At, LBs determine
frontside / backside, and fill respective responsible gap.
1 LB & RB take formation alignment
2 On comand, RB takes the prescribed IN, AT, or OUTSIDE path
3 LB shuffles at attacks open seam4 LB is graded on his key read, diagnosis, and not overrunning the RB
* can incorporate linemen for flashing light keys / or pass drop keys
BENDINGan advantage in moving a blocker, LBs must be the "low man" to win this battle. Imagine moving heavy furniture, you cannotyou apply force from the base, in the same vein, we want our LBs coming UP and UNDER the blocker. Str
use a compact base from which to uncoil his hips. He should set the front foot with a very small stagger. When a playere-side foot to the ground just before meeting the blocker, he's in the strongest position to fight pressur
y is the contact surface with the blocker. We will stress shoulders for linemen and fullback isos / loads. When using shoulder,forearm lift over the fron t foot to gain separation from the blocker as out hips explode.Simultane
aunch his pads (contact surface) inot the blocker by uncoiling his hips. The hips follow the path of the front foot. The front foothe target, directed down the middle of the blocker, not the edge of the opponent. We want the b
AT OUTSIDE
AT OUTSIDE
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just before contact, hop or skip to a correct base, get pad under pad, and explode off a stationary base.
entals in this drill
l phases of this technique one at a time
man sled can be utilized for reps
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LE
1) One player is the tackler and the other the
2) The tacklee will stand 1 foot away from the
3) On command, the LB (2.5 yards away) will
and execute a proper form tackle THROUGH
KLE
1) LB & BC align 5 yards apart from each oth
2) On command, LB begins shuffle pursuit an
over agile bag pile
3) After jumping, the LB fires out and
BC on BC.
LB
LL
BC 1) BC & OG align 5 yards apart with BC 5 yar
2) On command, either LG or RG execute a s
3) BC will run L or R depending on which gua
OG x OG 4) LB must run downhill on movement, defeat
form tackle on BC.
LB
STRUCTION
1) This is a rapid fire drill with LB & OL space
2) On command, OL fires out R or L and atte
3) LB must shoot hands into chest of blocker
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OL 4) LB espcapes and returns to line.
LB
TACKLE
1) LB aligns with heels on goal line 3 yards fr
2) On command, BC attempts to cross the go
alley and can choose right, left, or straight an
L B 3) LB must shuffle and keep feet and execute
a score.
B C
(CIRCLES)
1) Two LBs race around hoops in a figure-eight pattern
2) 2nd LB chases first LB through hoops
3) Emphasis on staying low and bending hips through tur
AGILE
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LB
LB
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OPEN FIELD
BC
'tacklee'
large blue mat.
approach, drop his hips,
the mat.
LB
er.
d executes a lateral jump
performs a form tackle
ds deep.
cooping cut block on LB
rd cuts
cut block and perform
d 5 yards apart
pts to wall off LB
and maintain separation
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m agile bag (BC) behind it
al line in a 5 yard wide
gles.
a form takle to prevent
ns.
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1) BC & LB align 5 yards behind cones 20 yards apart.
2) On command, BC approaches 5 yard cone, then breaks either Left
or Right to the corresponding cone 5 yards away (5 yards wide).
3) LB must approach cone aggressively and under control, breakdown
and pursue and tackle BC before he reaches the far outside cone.
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