Drills Report: Running and Tackling Drills - A Twist for TNT Drills

by Brian Bubna
Defensive Coordinator, MIT
American Football Monthly December 2014 Issue Online

Similar to other teams, we spend time each week working on tackling and turnover (TNT) drills. In the past, we typically felt satisfied at the conclusion of each TNT drill as our defense seemed to grasp the fundamentals of tackling and forcing turnovers.  However, when we reached game day and even team practice scenarios, our drills did not seem to translate to the field. Often, we missed tackles (especially in open-field situations) and our players suddenly lacked focus when it came to ...Login to Read More

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