Line Backer Football Drills – Pop Ups Drill

If you are in need of some fresh ideas for line backer football drills, try this one.  An added plus is that it is fun and the players love it.

Set up two rows of pop up bags (any soft obstacle will do) about 5 yards apart with a bag every 10 yards and staggered.
Get two LBs to run down the parallel rows at the same time passing a football back and forth.
They must make contact in some way with each pop up. This forces them to use their peripheral vision or have their head on a swivel to keep track of the pop ups while focusing on the ball.

It is very helpful in avoiding crack back blocks and such while in pursuit. I have them start at half speed and work up to whatever speed that they can do it at. You can also make it competitive; your players will love it.

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