SPECIAL TEAMS DRILLS

DON'T SING IT, BRING IT!

FRED GTIIDICI MENLO COLLE,GE

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR 650-543-3763 fguidici@menlo.edu

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(1's) FOLDERS A. Be 15 yards off the Returnerand keep him 2-3yards inside of you in a fold position. Be aggressive.Form a "V" with other Fold Man on the Returner. Fill any seam or hole in the wedge.Tacklehigh and sure. Alert gimmicksetc. Keepyour proper leverage Returner.Keepthe ball INSIDE you and in on of FRONTof you AT ALL TIMES. You cannot be blocked. Bracket the Returner (keeping him inside of you until he's tackled) 1. lf the ball breaksup the alley,get to the Returners outside pec (fig 1a) 2. lf the ball bouncesearly,track the hip of the Returner (fig 2a) 3. lf the ball breaksup and away,"Snap,Turn & Run" ProfileTackle (fig 3a) ATTACK, NOTJUSTSIT& HANG! DO

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