John Rice - Complete Linebacker Drill Package

Complete Linebacker Drill Package, by Coach John Rice, features a comprehensive overview of the basic fundamentals and techniques required to develop outstanding linebackers, regardless of their level of competition or existing ability.

Using on-the-field demonstrations, Coach Rice presents a clear and concise teaching progression for both inside and outside linebackers (in the 50 defense, the 44 defense, the 43 defense, and the 33 defense), utilizing an invaluable compilation of game-tested drills that are designed to enhance several of the critical skills involved in sound linebacker play, including stance, key reads for both pass and run, fits vs. the run, block escape and protection, pursuit, tackling, pass rush/blitz techniques, creating turnovers, and tackling techniques.

The drills are demonstrated in one-on-one, group, and team situations.

Among the topics covered:

• Warm-up series
• Fundamental-skills series
• Ladder skills
• Key and read offensive guard series
• Pass zones and read drops
• Key and read backs
• Mirror drill
• Downhill-shuffle-and-wrap drill
• Form-tackle eye-opener drill
• Shuffle-to-gap drill