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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

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26 27 28 29 30 1 2 APRIL3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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31 1 2 3 4 5 6 MAY7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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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


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


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



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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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


1 10 stance

IN / AT drill

varsity

2 10 45s

varsity hit & shed

3 10 skate drill

varsity

4 10 stance

shuffle


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


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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circuit


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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

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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

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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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