John Thompson - Teaching Linebackers

Teaching Linebackers, by Coach John Tompson, provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles and fundamentals involved in sound linebacker play.

Featuring one of the most respected defensive coordinators in the game, Coach Thompson, details key teaching factors that can be applied to linebacker play in any defensive scheme.

Coach Thompson, also includes a series of game-tested drills that coaches can use to develop the essential skills and techniques in their linebackers. Each drill is explained and demonstrated in an easy-to-understand and apply manner.


Among the topics covered:

• Linebacker fundamentals
• Block protection
• Run drills
• Fumble-recovery drills
• Pass drills
• List and chart drills