Shed the Blocker Tackle Drill
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 in this fundamental drill.
Football Tackling Drills
Pancake Drill
Offensive lineman learn to execute a drive block with a pancake finish in this fundamental drill. They will also practice the essential elements of run blocking and dominating the defensive player.
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,
Open Field Tackling
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