Grant Cain - Tackling and Turnover Circuits

At the heart of every great defense are the fundamentals of tackling and the ability to create turnovers.

Tackling and Turnover Circuits, by Coach Grant Cain, provides an overview of the factors involved in becoming a better tackling defense, one that aggressively creates turnovers.

Coach Cain outlines practice circuits that include position-specific drills that are designed to result in an enhanced level of defensive production.

The drills cover a wide array of topics, ranging from fundamental defensive concepts to game-like scenarios for tackling and turnover. Incorporating these circuits into the game plan for the defense can help develop a defensive mentality that takes pride in being sure tacklers and getting the ball back.

Among the topics covered:

• Fundamentals of tackling
• Four-cone tackling
• Tackling drills
• Turnover circuit
• Team turnover drills
• Game footage