Football Tackling Drills Archives

Shed the Blocker Tackle Drill

Purpose Linebackers and defensive lineman learn how to shed several blocks in order to string a play out to the sideline and then make the tackle. Set Up Line up the defender

Pancake Drill

Purpose Offensive lineman learn to execute a drive block with a pancake finish. They will also practice the essential elements of run blocking and dominating the defensive player. Set Up You can

Shuffle and Lift Drill

Purpose This drill focuses on generating explosiveness through the hip roll, while incorporating the some of the finishing stages of the tackle. Set Up The tackler and ball carrier should line up

Linebacker Hole Tackling Drill

This is probably my favorite tackling drill. In this drill, we use four cones to create holes, and the tackler doesn't know where he is going. He is working on

Wave Drill

Play Type: Linebacker Drill Purpose Teach runners to attack the hole and drive hard, and teach tackling positions to read a ball carrier and stop the attack. Setup Players in two lines,

Drill Type: Team Drill Purpose: In this tackling drill drill, we're going to recreate an open field situation and focus on tackling. Set Up: Place your players ten yards apart. Execution: With the bag (or

Score Tackling Drill

Purpose This tackling drill isolates the linebacker and puts him in a position where they have to make a read and wrap up the ball carrier one on one. Set Up Set

Eye Opener Tackling Drill

In today's video blog post, we are talking about a fantastic tackling drill called the “Eye Opener Drill”. This tackling drill is designed to maintain a good inline (from tackle-to-tackle)

“Explosion Lift” Tackling Drill

In today's video blog post, we are featuring an excellent tackling drill that really focuses on working the hip roll, using not only the hips, but also the knees, ankles

Tackling Basics: The 4 Point Explosion Drill

Tackling Basics: The 4 Point Explosion Drill This tackling basics drill relates to not only tackling, but also taking on a block, shutting a block and attacking. A basic principle of football

The Eye Opener Tackling Drill

In this video, we are demonstrating "The Eye Opener Tackling Drill". This is a fantastic tackling drill that has been used throughout the years because it incorporates good tackling technique,

The Angle Drill for Tackling and Pursuit

In today's blog post, we're taking a deeper look at the Angle Drill for tackling and pursuit. This drill is set up two yards by two yards with the cones. The

Tackling Progression Drill for Balance and Leverage

In today's video blog post, we are looking at a great drill for conditioning and developing good tackling technique! This Tackling Progression drill helps develop good tackling position,

“Cup-It” Tackling Drill

In today's video blog post, we are talking about the "Cup-It Drill", which is a great football drill for incorporating “team-ness”. This is a great team tackling drill, and

Importance of Non-Contact & Low Impact Tackling Drills

I want to take this opportunity to impress upon you the importance of making a commitment to non-contact and low impact drills for tackling and teaching pursuit. By incorporating non-contact

4 Non-Contact Drills for Your Defensive Players

During this blog post, we're going to talk about several non-contact tackling and pursuit drills that are perfect for your youth football players. Angle Tackle Drill The first drill we're looking at

Linebacker Drills – 2 Awesome Tackling Tips

Like I've said before, learning the tackling fundamentals is paramount to linebacker success. And while in my last post, we focused on the ideal tackle and tackling situation, today we're