Defensive Position Drills

Glazier Clinic Chicago 2007 Session #6

Defensive Drills

Tackle/Turnover Drill by position D-Line Line Backer Defensive Backs Group Drills Team Drills

Tackling Dos and Donts

Do Read the warning label w/kids and parents Practice the proper techniques daily

Do not Allow the head to be used Allow improper techniques to go uncorrected Allow major size mismatches in drills

Form Tackle
Shoulder Tackle? Chest Tackle? It doesnt matter just practice it. Air Force Drill (Mat Tackling)

Tackle and Turnover Circuit

Multi-Station drill focusing on fundamentals: Tackling Causing turnovers Capitalizing on turnovers

Tackle and Turnover Circuit

Stations Strip, Scoop, and Score Goal Line Tackle and Strip Machine Gun Tackle Sweep Tackle One Man Sled Tackle Tip Drills

Tackle and Turnover Circuit

Strip, Scoop and Score Ball carrier is trailed by 2 defenders First defender grabs cloth and comes over the top to grab the point of ball and strip Second defender scoops the ball and goes for TD Also teach the Punch

Tackle and Turnover Circuit

Coaching Points The tackle must be secured first If the ball doesnt come out on the first try get him down Fumble recovery Scoop parallel to sideline Fall on the ball in traffic

Goal Line Tackle and Strip

The offensive player will attempt to cross the goal and the defender will execute a good tackle to stop him. After Contact a second defender will enter and either work to strip or secure the tackle

Machine Gun Tackle

One player lines up at each of the triangle areas. One is offense the other defense. As the ball carrier moves up between the first two bags the defender fits up (form tackle). The ball carrier backs out and process repeats until the final bag. Then the defender will wrap and drive. Drill should be Rapid fire and emphasize body and eye position

Sweep Tackle

Two lines of players at the triangles. Two players are holding 2 large bags. We will work the sweep tackle by tackling with either the right or left shoulder. Get the head across and get the Inside shoulder on the outside thigh board. Be sure that players get low and run at least two steps after contact.

One Man Sled

At Central we have replaced the one man sled with a pop-up Dummy. One line at each triangle. One group will execute a form tackle, while the other line will scoop up the fumble and try to score.

Defensive Line Drills

Defensive line play in integral to any sound defense. Like the Offensive line it is often a position with lots of work and little credit Its not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog!

Defensive Line Drills

Fit and Lockout Partner up one on either side of the line One defender is the Dummy the other the defender Defender will sink his hips, bull his neck, and fit into his partner.

Defensive Line Drills

Fit and Lockout Thumbs up, hitting with the heel of the hand Inside position is key for control Defender should now be able to stretch their partner

Defensive Line Drills

Swim Starts with a good fit Need to keep the LB clean Useful in both the run game and pass game

Defensive Line Drills

Swim Right arm swim Pull defender with left arm Swim over with right arm and step through with right leg to get clearance Get Skinny

Defensive Line Drills

Swim Coaching Points Swim as close to the opponents shoulder as possible Finish by getting the swim elbow into the back of the lineman to gain clearance

Defensive Line Drills

Rip Starts with the fit Need to keep the LB clean Useful in both the run game and pass game

Defensive Line Drills

Rip Right Arm Rip Use your left hand to move the Offensive player Rip from the Hip to the armpit and step through with the same leg

Defensive Line Drills

Rip Coaching Points Finish the rip with your elbow at your ear hole Run the edge of the lineman to maintain lane integrity

Defensive Line Drills

Double Team 3 man drill Defender needs to be sure to get a fit and fight to pressure. Defender must never give ground

Double Team Drill

The 2 circle are offense and the starburst is Defense. Defender needs to get off the ball and fit up. When he feels Pressure he needs to fight to it through the near shoulder of his man. Players need not beat both men just one. If you Feel like your losing ground make a pile.

Taking on the Trap

As the Tackle rips to the second level the defender needs to Close down and jam him. This will also close down the hole. The defender needs to sense the trap. DO NOT TURN INTO THE TRAP! Stay square to the LOS and blow up the trap with your inside arm on the trappers inside shoulder.

Line Backer Drills

Agility Drill Lateral Shuffle Pass Drops Defeating a Blocker Progression Knee Drill Lock out Drill Stun Technique and Drills

Agility Drill: Lateral Shuffle

LB LB LB LB

Coach The LBs will follow the Coachs commands shuffling left and right using the reach and slide. LBs will maintain good stance with knees over their toes and shoulders over the knees. The feet shoulder width apart. Finish with them coming forward to recover a fumble.

Agility Drill: Pass Drops

LB LB LB LB

Coach

The LB will be in a good stance. The coach will direct them Which direction to drop, be sure to work in multiple changes of direction. The drill finishes with all 4 LBs closing on the Coach. Apex players should be shoulder to shoulder and wings Inside foot should be on the Coachs outside foot.

Defeating the Block Progression: Kneel Drill

The LB (circle) will begin on his knees facing his partner. He will lunge and strike the bag: elbows in, thumbs up and then lockout

Defeating the Block Progression: Lockout Drill

The LB will get into a perfect fit on his partner and the bag holder will lean heavily into his partner. On command the LB will lockout then reload, then lockout, shed and finish. Key coaching point is the LB must be in position to make a play after the shed.

Defeating the Block Progression: Stun Drill

The LB will be one yard his partner. On command the LB will punch, lockout, shed and finish. Key coaching point is to make sure the LB must be delivering a rising blow on the punch and be in position to make a play after the shed.

Defeating the Block Progression: Change of Direction Stun Drill

BC

LB LB will lateral shuffle to the left and take on the blockers with the stun technique. He will Lateral shuffle to the right and take on the blockers again and will finish with a Tackle.

Defensive Back Drills

Some keys to help your DBs QB Drop QB Shoulders QBs Off Hand

Gear Drill
Player starts back pedaling slowly and on a whistle the player will increase speed Head and shoulder level must remain constant at any speed Players will change speeds 5-6 times per repetition Players helmet and shoulders need to be at the same level

Break and Drive

On the command the defender will begin his backpedal using Good technique. Then on the action or whistle he will break and drive. This can and should be done straight ahead, and a forty-five degree angle in both directions. Can be used for both Pass break ups and run support.

Defensive Group Drills

Defensive line and Line backers Alignment and gap responsibility Inside Drill w/safeties if involved in run support Line backers and Defensive Backs Pass drops 7 on 7

Defensive Team
Pursuit Drill 11 men to the ball with a bad attitude Fits and Drops Turnover reaction