The Drills Report - Teaching Linebackers Proper Technique

by Joe Tumpkin
Linebackers Coach, SMU
American Football Monthly September 2007 Issue OnlineOur base defense at SMU is the 4-3-4 alignment which allows our defensive package to include multiple fronts and coverages. With the variety and versatility of offenses today and the adjustments made defensively, it is important to be consistent in teaching techniques to your players. In this article I will focus on my strategy and teaching progression in developing linebackers.

Strategy

Coaches should have the ability to communicate with students, athletes, coaches a
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