This is a great drill to improve a Three Hole Tackling Drill

linebackers ability to pursue a play

down the line of scrimmage.

Stand behind the defender so he can

not see you. Hold up the number
hole you want the RB to go through D
and blow the whistle. (Do not use a
snap count as the whistle forces the
defender to react more quickly) In
this drill the RB is allowed to attempt
one move, (juke, cutback, stiff arm
etc.) not to hit the hole and dance
back and forth, as in a game
situation he would get crushed from
another defender. Instruct the
defender to stay in the “hip pocket” 1 2 3
(just slightly behind) of the RB during
pursuit in order to cut off the cutback
lane. Once the RB has committed to
a hole the defender should explode
into the hole making the tackle.

RB