The Drills Report: Washington Linebacker Drills

We spend more time on block protection and tackling than any other skill sets we teach. Tackling is still best learned in team situations in practice. Getting in a proper tackling position in practice is the best way to simulate the live situations that come up in the game. The coaching points we emphasize in tackling are: 1. Eyes up and in front. 2. Bend the ankles, knees, and hips. 3. Time up the hit and explode on contact – hit through the runner. 4. Club with the arms and grab cloth. 5. Accelerate the feet on contact. I’ve included four tackling drills that we practice on a regular basis: the Form Tackle, Open Field Tackle, Eye Opener, and Score Tackle. 1: The Form Tackle Purpose: To develop the proper fundamentals of tackling with good form, learning speed, conducive to safety, and the teaching of proper techniques. It will help develop confidence in tackling with the eyes open