Linebacker Tackling Technique and Drills provides an invaluable resource for coaches who want to enhance the tackling skills of their linebackers.
Featuring Steve Szabo, a veteran coach with over 40 years of combined college and NFL experience, the video reviews the components and techniques associated with making a sound tackle, with emphasis on open-field tackling.
The proper body positioning, actions, and overall skills required of a linebacker while tackling are presented, using both a presentation-style lecture and work at the chalkboard.
The video also includes an on-the-field explanation and demonstration of a series of drills that coaches can employ to develop the tackling technique and skills of their linebackers.
Among the topics covered:
- The fit
- Open step
- Come to balance
- Regain shuffle
- On-the-field-demonstration
- Open step
- Come to balance
- Regain shuffle