Kyle Williams - Open-Field Tackling Technique & Drills

Open-Field Tackling Technique & Drills, with Kyle Williams, details how defenders should tackle an opposing ball carrier or pass receiver in the open field, as well as how to stay outside-in.

 

Coach Williams reviews the key factors involved in open-field tackling, including how to play in space if the ballcarrier's pads are at the defender.

 

Coach Williams also features several game-tested drills that coaches can employ to develop the essential aspects of sound open-field tackling.

 

• The shimmy 
• Near foot 
• Outside-in tackling 
• Alley tempo 
• Profile tackling 
• Cut tackling 
• Tackling pass receivers