Football Field

After the usual dynamic warm up and angle fit and form tackling, we got right into individual defensive drills. We started off with a game of tackle baseball, a game the kids and parents love. It also gives us a nice picture of who can tackle in the “somewhat” open field. The Defensive Ends: Worked on base sweep recognition and footwork maintaining the proper depth and outside leverage. They then worked on using their hands to keep reach and lead blockers at bay. The Defensive Backs: Worked on base footwork, maintaining the proper cushion with the receiver and closing on the ball. They also worked on open field tackling. The Defensive tackles worked on their base bull rush and rip moves, adding a form tackle fit later in the progression. They then moved to close quarters tackling drills. The Bearcrawlers: Did our usual progression, relay race, squeeze, squeeze to form tackle fit and squeeze to pass recognition. Team defense, reviewed the base linebacker, corner and defensive tackle st …