definition: a tackle is a desired collision between the defensive man and the ball carrier. the...
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Defensive Tackling Drills
DEFINITION: A tackle is a desired collision between the defensive man and the ball carrier. The Defensive Man Must Win!!!
TECHNIQUE / FUNDAMENTALS: Meet the ball carrier in a good hitting position. Eyes should be focused on the ball carriers numbers. Don't give the ball carrier a two way cut. Keep low, keep head up, first contact should be made with chest or numbers. As the chest or numbers makes contact, roll
the hips and throw you guns. Do not leave your feet, wide base, short choppy steps, drive through ball carrier and take him backwards. On contact work arms from low to high, wrap viciously and pull the ball carrier toward you, squeeze, and grab cloth. If you are caught in a poor hitting position, somehow make the tackle. Grab arms, legs, or anything you can get your hands a
hold of, except the face mask.
OPEN FIELD TACKLE: Gather yourself and come under control 3 to 4 yards from the ball carrier. Feet chopping - move toward ball carrier. Keep eyes on the belt buckle and get into a good hitting position. Give the ball carrier only one way to go, then take it away. Leave your feet only as a last resort. Use the sideline whenever possible. Force the ball carrier back into pursuit when possible.
Tackling
Tackling Drill Library1Thud Tackle Drill 154 Corner Redirect Pursuit Drill2Tackling Progression 162 on 1 Profile Tackle3Angle Tackling Progression 1745 Degree Tackle (Angle)4Bag Tackling Progression 18Sideline Tackle5Block the Line 192 on 1 Tackle6Wisconsin Shimmy Tackle 20Pride Tackle/Tackle & Strip7Stop & Start Tackle 21Sled Tackle8VT 3 on 1 Tackle Drill 22Front Bag Tackle9Open Field Tackle Drill 23Matt Tackle
10Sweep Tackle Drill 2411Wrap & Roll Tackle Drill 2512Pursuit Drill 2613Sideline Return Drill 27 144 Corner Pursuit Drill 28
Thud & Tackle Drill
#1
Explanation: Fitting, being under control and tackling!Drill: BC = Ball Carrier1. The BC and the Defender thud each
other 2 times.2. On the 3rd time the defender tackler
the ball carrier.Point of Emphases: Maintain outside leverage!End: Offense, Defense then out.
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Tackle!
Thud!Thud!
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Tackling Progression
#2
Explanation: Fundamental Tackling progression from start to finish.Drill: Start 6 Points Stance (Toes, Knees & Hands). Move to knees with same coaching points. End with full drill on feet in 2 point stance.Point of Emphases: The tackler assumes full fundamental position. Eyes open see what you are hitting!End: After 3 times rotate roles and repeat.
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3-4 Yards
Angle Tackling Progression
#3
Explanation: Building off of tackling progression and movement and angles.Drill: BC = Ball Carrier1. The BC player walks to his right or left.2. The tackler walks in, keeping his head in front of the BC.3. The BC should jump upward as the tackler makes contact.Point of Emphases: The tackler should make sure his head is up and eyes are across the designated shoulder. Shoot arms through and grab cloth on the backside.End: After 3 times rotate roles and repeat.
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Bag Tackling Progression
#4
Explanation:Start: 6 Points Stance (Toes, Knees & Hands)Part 2: 3 Point position stanceDrill: Fit up with proper tackling form. Explode and roll though with hips. Do 3 on right, middle than left. Once done rotate and once all are done proceed to 3 point.End: DL, hold bag to out.
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Block the Door Drill
#5
Explanation: Coming under control in space!Drill: BC = Ball Carrier1. Drill starts on the movement of the BC2. The BC runs anywhere between the 2
bags3. The Defender forces from an outside-in
angle across the goal line.4. The Defender comes under control (break
down and pound feet)Point of Emphases: Focus on the BC’s belt and execute a fundamental tackle under control.End: Offense, Defense and out.
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7-9 Yards
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Wisconsin Shimmy Tackle
#6
Explanation: Aggressive and Non-Aggressive tackling angles. Drill: Wisconsin Shimmy Tackle Technique: Shuffle and break down over the top of the cone. Keep eyes up!1. Fit up tackle on the pad.2. Eyes up, hit with chest, shoot guns
and meet in the back.3. Don’t forget to run feet.Note: LB to bag holder to out.End: 5 yards at a 45 for 1st cone and 10 yards straddling cone for bag holder.
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Start & Stop Tackle Drill
#7
Explanation: Breaking down under control and getting in good tackling position.Drill: Whistle starts and LB chops feet, 2nd whistle “O” comes out at designated path and LB fits up with w/tackle. End: Offense, defense to out.
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VT 3-on-1 Tackle Drill
#8
Explanation: LB tackle fits at different angles. Come down under control with break down, head up and under controlDrill: Whistle starts. LB chops feet, 2nd whistle “O” comes out at designated path and LB fits up with w/tackle. Have 3 “O’s” go and fit up on each.End: Offense, defense to out.
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Open Field Tackle Drill
#9
Explanation: Open field tackling vs. Toss, Bubble or swing concepts.Drill: Whistle starts LB on seam/flat drop. LB chases back. 1. Break down, under control and run
feet. Fit up on tackle with proper form.
2. Maintain leverage with good shoulder and head position.
End: Offense, defense to out. Coach
Sweep Tackle
#10
Explanation: Player not in ideal tackling position. Chasing from behind.Drill: Sweep TackleTechnique: Drive hard outside arm through lower half of dummy.1. Lunge like superman and strike!2. Land prone on the big pad.Note: Use cut off wobble so its lighter and has a flat edge.End: Roll off bag and control to ground. Go to back of the line next.
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5 yards
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Wobble
Wrap & Roll Tackle
#11
Explanation: Tackle for chasing defender.Drill: Wrap & Roll TacklePoint of Emphases: Roll to tackle side. 1. Defender dives to pin knees, toll to finish.2. Roll in direction of tackle.3. Roll with your momentum towards the L.O.S.End: Def, Bag to out.Note: Can work cross angle at 90, forward angle or any angle for that matter.4. Can also work drill with 3 lines and 3 bags if
needed. 5. Can also implement “shuffle” tell movement6. This teaches reaction to movmentNote: Can make drill with 3 bags if needed. Can also start on knees to build.
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Pursuit Drill
#12
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Explanation: The basis of our defense. Hustle!Drill: Full defense in position. Pursuit to the ball and pass the path!1. Start in 2 point stance2. Hit ground on whistle (Up Down)3. Chop feet tell 2nd whistle 4. Pursuit to the ball5. Pass the path of the RBPoint of Emphases: No contact!End: 1st Defense, to 2nd to lastNote: Stay in your position don’t sneak back!
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Sideline Return Drill
#13
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Explanation: The basis of our defense. Hustle! Hit! Never Quit!Drill: Interception return!1. 1st player to INT must clear out WR2. DL must tag off on QB3. Whole defense must get to near
sideline. All as one!4. Returner must have ball in outside
arm. Rule for all Ball holders!5. Team must get outside of bagPoint of Emphases: One group to the sideline that is near. End: Once it is perfect!
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4 Corner Pursuit Drill
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Explanation: The basis of our defense. Hustle!Drill: Coach tosses ball to corner. Defense pursuits to the corner. 1-4.1. Start in the middle as apposed to
the LOS w/normal.2. Start in 2 point stance3. Hit ground on whistle (Up Down)4. Chop feet tell 2nd whistle 5. Pursuit to the direction of the
coach.Point of Emphases: Comeback on
the inside or do it again!End: 1st Defense, to 2nd to lastNote: Stay in your position don’t sneak back!
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4 Corner Redirect Pursuit Drill
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Explanation: The basis of our defense. Hustle!Drill: Coach tosses ball to corner. Defense pursuits to the corner. 1-4.1. Start in the middle as apposed to
the LOS w/normal.2. Start in 2 point stance3. Hit ground on whistle (Up Down)4. Chop feet tell 2nd whistle 5. Pursuit to the direction of the head
coach6. Pursuit to the redirect of the 2nd
coach.Point of Emphases: Crowd 2nd coach.End: 1st Defense, to 2nd to lastNote: Stay in your position don’t sneak back!
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2 on 1 Profile Tackle
#16
Explanation: 2 on 1 tackle in spaceDrill: 2 on 1 Profile Tackle1. Offense can do whatever inside
the cones.2. Can not loose profile. 3. Can not loose contain
relationship.Point of Emphases: Do not loose profile. Keep half man contain relationship with ball.End: Defense, Offense & Out
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45 Degree Tackle Drill
45 Degree Tackle Drill
Work drill to both left and right sides
1. Set cones five yards apart.
2. DB and RB start seven yards apart.
3. On command, RB runs at an angle aiming outside the cone.
4. DB approaches with an inside out angle while staying square in a proper football position.
5. On impact, the DB will explode up through the RB accelerating the feet.
6. The arms explode violently up the rib cage, grabbing high jersey on the back of the shoulder pads.
7. Run the RB back five yards.#17
Sideline Tackle DrillSideline Tackle
Practice the angle toward the line of scrimmage
1. WR and DB start seven yards apart.
2. On command the WR runs up the sideline.
3. The DB attacks the ball carrier downhill on an inside out angle.
4. Stay square. Force the ball carrier to the sideline.
5. Accelerate feet and explode up through ball carrier and drive him toward the sideline until his feet are out of bounds.
* Allow the ball carrier to cut back if the DB over pursues.
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2 on 1 Tackle Drill2 on 1 Tackle
To teach DBs to tackle while maintaining proper leverage on the ball.
1. WR aligns on the sideline facing the QB.
2. CB aligns on the numbers six yards deep. FS is 10 yards deep between hash and numbers.
3. On command, WR runs toward QB and DBs backpedal for depth.
4. QB throws ball to WR who runs after the catch to sideline, middle of field, or to split between the DBs.
5. Once the ball has been thrown, the DBs take the proper angle toward the ball.
6. The goal is for the CB to keep the ball on his inside pad, the FS to keep it on his outside pad while tackling the WR, holding him to a minimal gain. #19
Pride Tackle/Tackle & Strip
#20
Explanation: Tackle on angle line runDrill: Pride Tackle/Tackle & Strip1. Back picks a side at random or by direction of the coach. 2. On movement the Defender runs to fit up tackle. 3. Head across, eyes through hips and run feet!Point of Emphases: Do not loose profile. Keep half man contain relationship with ball.End: Defense, Offense & Out Coach
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Sled Tackle
#21
Explanation: Tackling!Drill: Sled TacklePoint of Emphases: Tackle while running fit.1. Run flush with sled.2. Run feet and shoot guns!3. Turn and tip Sled.End: Tackle, Put back up & Get to back of lineNote: Defender must run feet with momentum or sled will not go down.
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“1 Man Sled”Sled
Front Bag Tackle
#22
Explanation: Tackling! Desire! Drill: Front Bag TacklePoint of Emphases: One on one must tackling1. Ball and hands are on the bag to start2. Play to the whistle3. Box with cones is 8-10 yardsEnd: Offense to defense line. Note: Drive feet, run the hips and eyes through the hips.
Coach “On whistle”
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Matt Tackle
#22
Explanation: Tackling from multiple anglesDrill: Matt TacklePoint of Emphases: Eyes through hips, run feet, shoot the guns and grab clothe. 1. Tackle player onto the matt from a variety
of angles. Side or 45 are preferred. 2. Rotate side by side in an alternating
fashion.3. We like a track and field pit matt best. End: Left offense to right defense and continue. Note: Coach controls the drill on the whistle.
Coach “On whistle”
Large Matt
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Break Down Tackle
#23
Explanation: Shuffling feet and breaking down before the tackle. Good base and athletic stance. Drill: Breakdown TacklePoint of Emphases: Athletic base while running the feet!1. Shuffle tell movement… DO NOT break tell movement!2. Run feet with athletic base.End: Defense, offense to out. Note: Can add 2-3 at a time if numbers warrant.
Coach “On whistle”
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“Shuffle to bag until movement”