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🏈 Glazier Clinics Are Back for 2026! We’re excited to announce that in-person clinics are back in 2026 — bringing the best football education, networking, and coaching insights. - Learn from top coaches - Connect with peers - Build your program for lasting success
Glazier Clinics2,576,463 次观看 • 8 个月前
LB Search & Destroy Drill - The search and destroy drill is highly effective for linebackers when actions inside the box are cloudy or unclear. - Coaches can choose to have players either shuffle or use a crossover step to move from their starting point to the cone. - A primary emphasis of the drill is to ensure the linebacker keeps their shoulders, hips, and feet square once they reach the cone. - Linebackers must avoid crossing over their feet when making contact with the ball carrier. - The drill should be executed at a thud tempo during the teaching phase so both the linebacker and the ball carrier can feel the movement, with the ball carrier waiting to make a decision until the linebacker reaches the cone. - The drill is excellent for young linebackers to learn how to match the path of the running back and track where he is going, rather than just running blindly through gaps. AJ Cooper, LB Coach, Arizona State AJ Cooper #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics23,104 次观看 • 4 天前
LB Box Tackle Drill - This drill is designed to practice attacking a ball carrier from an angle rather than focusing on a heavy Oklahoma-style collision. - Coaches should emphasize "taking the air away" by closing the space between the defender and the ball carrier. - During the tackle, the defender should aim to take a leg from the ball carrier to bring them down. - Footwork variety is important, and coaches can have players start the drill by either shuffling or using a crossover run. - At the point of contact, defenders must maintain "same foot, same shoulder" positioning to ensure a solid tackle. - For high-quality contact, the defender should be close enough to literally step on the ball carrier's toe. AJ Cooper, LB Coach, Arizona State AJ Cooper #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics28,234 次观看 • 11 天前
LB Long Stride-Short Side Drill - The drill builds upon a box angle tackle progression but incorporates a long stride and short stride aspect to it. - Coaches should deepen the depth between the linebacker and the ball carrier for this specific drill. - Players usually utilize crossover footwork to run and close the distance to the ball carrier. - Players must use a long stride to close space, and then transition to a short stride to throttle their feet, widen their base, and get under control. - A critical coaching point is to keep the inside foot up rather than back, which prevents the ball carrier from cutting back and breaking the cup. - Coaches can incorporate a drop progression element into the drill, acting as the quarterback to get the linebacker set up before they come out of their break. AJ Cooper, LB Coach, Arizona State AJ Cooper #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics17,046 次观看 • 7 天前
LB Tackle In Space Drill - The drill utilizes a reverse L-shaped setup with cones to force linebackers to work around obstacles while approaching a ball carrier in space. - A critical component of the drill is for the linebacker to aggressively close the distance between themselves and the offensive player before making contact. - Coaches should emphasize that elite linebackers must keep their hips and shoulders square upon contact to maintain leverage and power. - Players should avoid crossing their feet or "sitting in a chair" when approaching the tackle; instead, they must break down efficiently and maintain active feet through the strike. - The drill concludes by mimicking speed tackling techniques, where the defender focuses on getting to the hip and rolling through the finish. - This specific tackling progression is integrated into the regular season routine, with live tackling drills performed at least once a week to maintain sharp fundamentals. AJ Cooper, LB Coach, Arizona State AJ Cooper #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics28,689 次观看 • 15 天前
LB 7 Cone Tackling Drill - The seven cone drill is specifically designed to prepare linebackers for open field tackling situations where they must effectively manage space. - A fundamental goal of the drill is for the defender to close the distance to the ball carrier, thereby taking away space and reducing the room available for maneuvers. - Coaches should emphasize maintaining leverage by staying inside out on the ball carrier, which forces the runner in a specific direction. - When approaching the ball carrier for a tackle, the linebacker should track the near hip and near number to ensure proper positioning. - The drill highlights the importance of the collision point, specifically teaching players to use the same foot and same shoulder to maximize power and safety. - As players progress to using pads, the drill can incorporate agility bags or crash mats to simulate speed tackles encountered on plays like screens, bubbles, and stretches. AJ Cooper, LB Coach, Arizona State AJ Cooper #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics31,849 次观看 • 19 天前
Quarterbacks are wasting 75% of their annual reps. They train year round with nothing in front of them. Then, we throw them into a pocket come fall and expect their training to translate. 7on7, Routes on Air, Indy Period… All are missing a fundamental aspect of QB development: The Pocket QB’s need to train their eyes and feet for the pocket they’ll experience on Game Day The best understand the value of every rep… That’s why they Practice How They Play QBPocketPasser
Glazier Clinics117,656 次观看 • 3 个月前
Swipe the Ankles Drill - The drill begins on a whistle, where coaches slowly drag bags away to simulate a runner. - Defenders start the drill on all fours and crawl toward the moving bags. - The primary goal of the drill is to simulate a defender's last line of defense by swiping the runner's ankle to bring them down. - Players are instructed to cup the ankle during the tackle attempt rather than using a closed fist or an open hand. - The technique emphasizes having something solid to grab onto as the runner moves away. - This specific movement is designed to train defenders on how to effectively make a tackle when they are trailing a play. AJ Howard, O-LB Coach, USC Coach AJ Howard #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics41,564 次观看 • 1 个月前
WR Posture Drill - The primary objective of the posture drill is to train players on every type of break by focusing on violent hip movement and gaining total control - Coaches should prioritize technique and control over having players stop exactly on a yard line - Executing a violent first step into the ground is critical for maintaining posture and effectively initiating the break - The drill progresses from a stationary start to moving between lines, allowing coaches to regulate speed and emphasize proper mechanics - To save the players' legs while focusing on technique, keep the drill distance to approximately five or six yards - Players must continue coming back toward the ball until it is in their hands to ensure they beat defenders to the reception point Jelani Berassa, WR Coach, Florida International Joshua Benjamin #GlazierClinics
Glazier Clinics48,922 次观看 • 1 个月前
O-Line Covered Step Drill - This offensive line drill utilizes the lines on a turf field or painted boxes to simulate old-school board drills. - To maximize individual time, coaches can line up multiple players along every five-yard line to get a high volume of repetitions in a short period. - The first movement, or the power step, is a short step used to transfer weight from the backside big toe to the lead leg to create power. - On the coach's second command, players execute the drive step, which provides the actual movement and force of the block. - Players must ensure their second step lands in front of their first step, driving that foot up the crotch of the defender and upfield. - While players in the drill may fall forward without resistance, in a game scenario, this momentum is used to strike the defender in a proper fit. Jay Long, Head Coach, Chadron State Jay Long #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics60,112 次观看 • 2 个月前
LB 1-2 Step Tackling Progression - Linebackers should focus on using the near foot and near shoulder when initiating contact with a ball carrier. - Players must overemphasize swinging their arms in an uppercut motion to generate power through the contact point. - A core fundamental is to get a leg and take a leg, which involves squeezing and attempting to lift the opponent's leg during the tackle. - Coaches should look for players to have their face in contact and aimed at the center of the ball carrier's mass. - After making contact, defenders should overemphasize driving their feet for at least five steps to finish the play. - The tackling progression moves systematically from static contact to taking one step into contact and then two steps back to build consistency. AJ Cooper, LB Coach, Arizona State AJ Cooper #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics14,792 次观看 • 22 天前
WR Rocker Step Drill - The rocker step is an everyday drill used by wide receivers to manipulate a defensive back's body positioning and movement. - This technique is designed to make a defender lean or stop their feet by simulating a break while the receiver is actually running at full speed. - Coaches should emphasize body control and movement manipulation, comparing the technique to a crossover move used by a basketball player. - Effective execution requires the receiver to move their shoulders and maintain total control over their body while selling a vertical route. - The drill begins with receivers coming off the line of scrimmage, running vertically for five yards while staying under control. - After mastering the initial vertical movement, the drill graduates to include the actual break in a specific direction to simulate game-speed routes of ten or more yards. Jelani Berassa, WR Coach, Florida International Jelani Berassa #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics14,913 次观看 • 1 个月前
D-Line 6-Point - 3-Point Drill - During the six-point drill, defensive linemen should focus on pushing directly from the ground to generate power. - Successful execution requires the player to explode out of their hips to fully unlock their power. - When transitioning to a three-point stance layout, the player must keep their feet locked into the ground throughout the movement. - Coaches should ensure that hands go straight from the ground to the opponent or sled without any backward cocking motion. - Maintaining proper upper body posture is critical, which includes keeping the eyes up, the chin up, and the neck braced or bowed. - Ideal hand technique involves placing the thumbs up with elbows tucked in to achieve a great lockout against the target. Vontrell King-Williams, D-Line Coach, Auburn Coach V. King-Williams #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics19,869 次观看 • 1 个月前
WR Secondary Release Drill - Release drills should be treated as everyday drills that are performed at least twice a week with wide receivers and defensive backs. - Coaches should set up drills in the boundary area to simulate a lack of space, using a cone placed approximately six yards downfield. - The primary objective of any release is to be both fast and physical when getting off the line of scrimmage. - Wide receivers must wait to make their move until they have closed the cushion and are right on the defensive back's toes. - Executing a move too early allows the defender time and ground to recover, even if they initially lean or rock in the wrong direction. - After the release, receivers must focus on getting their chest out of the way, using physical hand techniques to stack the defender and return to their line as quickly as possible. Jelani Berassa, WR Coach, Florida International Jelani Berassa #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics15,340 次观看 • 1 个月前
O-Line Blunt Drill - Drill Purpose and Utility: This drill is designed to simulate backside gap schemes and can be performed with minimal equipment or defenders. - Gap Responsibility and Squeezing: Players, specifically the tackle, must secure the B gap by squeezing down and holding their spot as the guard pulls. - The Blunt Technique: Rather than a traditional step hinge, the "blunt" involves squeezing down and then reacting to a defender's movement to engage. - Hand Usage and Anchoring: When engaging a defender, players should use a two-handed punch, similar to techniques used in drop-back pass protection, to anchor down and be firm with the blunt. - Reaction to Fold Blocks: The drill also addresses fold blocks against 3-4 fronts, where the center must feel the fold, pop up, and be violent when engaging the defender. Steve Farmer, O-Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator, Univ of Louisiana Monroe Coach Steve Farmer #GlazierClinics
Glazier Clinics39,076 次观看 • 4 个月前
DB High Shoulder Drill - Coaches should instruct defensive backs to eyeball the receiver's near hip to determine the route's direction. - When a receiver's hip moves toward the defender, it indicates the route is rolling over or through, requiring the defender to close the space and attack the hip. - If the receiver's hip moves away from the defender, it signals a vertical route that the defender must chase to reach the catch point. - Defenders should maintain proper footwork and spacing, utilizing techniques such as the kickstep and punch during the play. - Defensive backs must fight force with force by placing their hands on the receiver if the receiver's hands are on them. - Players should be violent at the reception point to effectively knock the football away from the receiver. Benny Boyd, Cornerbacks Coach, TCU Benny Boyd #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics23,654 次观看 • 2 个月前
Punt Return Slingshot Drill - The slingshot drill is designed to help a punt returner get back into phase after a defender has beaten them or released in an unexpected direction. - For the drill to be effective, the player acting as the punt team defender must power through for at least four yards despite being slowed down by the returner. - To initiate the technique, the returner should place one hand firmly on the defender's hip as they move past. - The returner then reaches around with their second hand to grab the defender's hip, using the defender's own forward momentum to pull themselves back into position. - The ultimate goal of the slingshot is for the returner to regain side control and establish a position that is an arm's length away from the defender. - While grabbing a defender's shoulder pads is likely to be penalized, using the slingshot technique at the hip is rarely called by officials and effectively slows the defender down. Luke Paschall, Special Teams Coordinator, Cincinnati Luke Paschall #GlazierClinics
Glazier Clinics10,233 次观看 • 29 天前
D-Line Drive Sled Drill - The drive sled drill is designed to develop muscle memory in defensive linemen so they understand the necessity of continuing to drive their feet upon making contact with an opponent. - Players must demonstrate explosive movement by coming out of their hips and shooting their hands directly from the ground to the man to initiate contact. - It is critical for the player to maintain a wide base throughout the duration of the drill while driving the sled. - Coaches should ensure that a player's feet never get too close together during the drive, as keeping them spread allows the athlete to maintain power. - Maintaining full arm extension while driving is a key technical component for defensive linemen to master during this exercise. - The drill concludes, and the player releases from the sled only when the coach blows the whistle. Vontrell King-Williams, D-Line Coach, Auburn Coach V. King-Williams #glazierclinics
Glazier Clinics14,978 次观看 • 1 个月前