T-Step Drill
This is a great quarterback drill to teach and reinforce the proper foot work for the t-step when scrambling out of the pocket.
Linebacker Drills
Shed, Shed, Wrap Drill
Players will work through a series of drills designed to improve their ball handling and ball security in this fundamental lineback drill.
Directional Drill
Here's a fantastic linebacker drill that emphasizes the importance of good footwork and keeping your eyes on the football.
Linebacker Agility Drill
Purpose To work on speed, agility, and tackling technique Drill Setup Place 4 cones in a zig zag pattern, roughly 5 yards apart from each other. Place a tackling dummy about 7
“14 Cones” Linebacker Drill for Fumble Recovery
Drill Type: Linebacker Drill Purpose This linebacker drill teaches players to maintain a good hitting position, bending at the knees and staying in that proper position at all times. Set Up Use
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
Cutback Drill
Purpose If you find that your players are constantly overcommitting and allowing large cutback lanes, this is a great drill to teach them how to stop and contain the ball carrier. Set
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,
Draw and Screen Drill
Drill Type: Pass Rush Drill Purpose Allows players to gain better take-off, great movement and acceleration to the quarterback. Set Up Set up 4 pop up dummies onthe line of scrimmage. Place
Peel Drill
Drill Type: Linebacker Drill Purpose: It's rare that your linebackers will ever have a straight lane to the ballcarrier - they will usually have to shed at least one, and maybe two
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
Around-the-Bag Drill
Drill Type: Linebacker Drill Purpose This linebacker drill focuses on preventing overextension. Set Up Places 1 bag (or 3 cones) between the 0 and 5 yard lines. Execution The offensive man will initiate
Tug Of War Drill
Drill Type: Lineman Conditioning Purpose This conditioning drill teaches the linemen to explode low, not stand up at the snap. Setup Get a tug-of-war rope - the thicker and heavier the better
Linebacker Drills for Power: The Explosion Drill
If you are looking for an awesome power and explosion drill for your linebackers, you've got to check out this out! This linebacker technique drill uses leverage and good
Block Protection: The Ball Cut Tackle Drill
So many times, you'll see offensive players try to cut you to keep you from getting to the football. We need to give our players some focal points that will
The Shed Tackle Drill
There are a number of different ways to run a good solid, fundamentally sound shed tackle drill. Incorporating a popsicle sled that you can actually let the kids put