Indiana: Turnover Drills

Much like a lot of football programs, we work hard to force turnovers. At Indiana, there is no exception. We work a turnover circuit at least once a week during the season. We divide the defense into three groups: Defensive Line, Linebackers, and Defensive Backs. At each circuit, we work a turnover drill that is position specific. • The drill is set the same for all positions.• The drill is set with two stand-ups on the same line approximately 15 yards apart. Diagram 1. DB Drill Breaking 1) DL Screen Drill - The first drill is for the defensive line. This drill is to simulate a screen play. The two D-linemen attack up field at the quarterback. When the quarterback deepens his drop from a 5-step, the defensive line retracts their steps. The near D-lineman attacks the standup dummy while the far lineman intercepts the ball. Diagram 2. DL Screen Drill 2) LB Dig Drill - The linebacker