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Linebackers: Don't forget... Everything starts with your STANCE and FIRST STEPS.

Linebackers: Don't forget... Everything starts with your STANCE and FIRST STEPS.

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Sometimes a Linebacker must decide: UNDER the mess? Or OVER the mess?

Sometimes a Linebacker must decide: UNDER the mess? Or OVER the mess?

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Linebackers: If you “bite” on Play Action/RPO, recover by gaining DEPTH.

Linebackers: If you “bite” on Play Action/RPO, recover by gaining DEPTH.

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Linebacker play is still about shedding blocks and making tackles.

Linebacker play is still about shedding blocks and making tackles.

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Linebackers: When you’re tracking a Run Play. If you see an “open window”. Shoot it.

Linebackers: When you’re tracking a Run Play. If you see an “open window”. Shoot it.

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Linebackers: You’re never alone on the football field. Learn how to use your help. Master the art of the Vice Tackle.

Linebackers: You’re never alone on the football field. Learn how to use your help. Master the art of the Vice Tackle.

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I talk about “Square Movements” all the time. But watch how this Linebacker is able to change directions and he’s still ready to take on a blocker right away. The ONLY way to do that is by moving square.

I talk about “Square Movements” all the time. But watch how this Linebacker is able to change directions and he’s still ready to take on a blocker right away. The ONLY way to do that is by moving square.

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Elite Linebackers are efficient movers. Every step counts.

Elite Linebackers are efficient movers. Every step counts.

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Linebackers: See the PULLERS.

Linebackers: See the PULLERS.

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Elite Linebackers master the FUNDAMENTALS.

Elite Linebackers master the FUNDAMENTALS.

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Linebacker ANGLES are all about LEVERAGE and SPACE.

Linebacker ANGLES are all about LEVERAGE and SPACE.

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A Linebacker Shuffle and Shoot.

A Linebacker Shuffle and Shoot.

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Linebackers: SEE the Puller.

Linebackers: SEE the Puller.

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Sometimes a Linebacker must choose to either: -SCRAPE over the mess -SHOOT the Gap The biggest factor? The position of the Ball Carrier.

Sometimes a Linebacker must choose to either: -SCRAPE over the mess -SHOOT the Gap The biggest factor? The position of the Ball Carrier.

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Linebackers: LEVERAGE is key. Work with your teammates to make the play.

Linebackers: LEVERAGE is key. Work with your teammates to make the play.

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Linebackers: Master the SCRAPE. Square shoulders. Turned hips. It’ll help you make plays.

Linebackers: Master the SCRAPE. Square shoulders. Turned hips. It’ll help you make plays.

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Linebackers: You can SEE the Ball Carrier. The Blocker cannot. Use this to your advantage.

Linebackers: You can SEE the Ball Carrier. The Blocker cannot. Use this to your advantage.

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A Linebacker must sometimes decide: SHOOT the Gap or SCRAPE over the mess?

A Linebacker must sometimes decide: SHOOT the Gap or SCRAPE over the mess?

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Elite Linebackers are tackling machines.

Elite Linebackers are tackling machines.

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Linebackers: See the PULLER. Over the DOWN BLOCK.

Linebackers: See the PULLER. Over the DOWN BLOCK.

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Linebackers: Track the Back HIP. SHUFFLE when possible. SCRAPE for more speed. Don't OVERRUN the ball carrier.
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Linebackers: Track the Back HIP. SHUFFLE when possible. SCRAPE for more speed. Don't OVERRUN the ball carrier.

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Linebackers: Good things happen when you get great EXTENSION on the blocker.
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Linebackers: Good things happen when you get great EXTENSION on the blocker.

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Elite Linebackers move low and square.
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Elite Linebackers move low and square.

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Linebackers: Step with your NEAR FOOT when striking. (And steal extra reps during pre-practice.)
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Linebackers: Step with your NEAR FOOT when striking. (And steal extra reps during pre-practice.)

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There are 3 types of Linebacker movement in the box. Shuffle. Scrape. Shoot. You can see all 3 in this clip:
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There are 3 types of Linebacker movement in the box. Shuffle. Scrape. Shoot. You can see all 3 in this clip:

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37,899 views • 2 months ago

Linebackers: Sometimes you need to win OVER the block. Sometimes you need to win UNDER the block. It depends on your position, the position of the ball carrier, and your assignment on the play.
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Linebackers: Sometimes you need to win OVER the block. Sometimes you need to win UNDER the block. It depends on your position, the position of the ball carrier, and your assignment on the play.

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Linebackers: Learn how to MOVE. Learn how to STRIKE.
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Linebackers: Learn how to MOVE. Learn how to STRIKE.

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149,952 views • 1 year ago

Linebackers: Move SQUARE. SHUFFLE = Square shoulders, square hips. SCRAPE = Square shoulders, turned hips. Elite Linebackers stay as square as possible for as long as possible.
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Linebackers: Move SQUARE. SHUFFLE = Square shoulders, square hips. SCRAPE = Square shoulders, turned hips. Elite Linebackers stay as square as possible for as long as possible.

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38,637 views • 2 months ago

Linebackers: Your SPEED is an asset. Use it.
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Linebackers: Your SPEED is an asset. Use it.

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243,253 views • 2 years ago

Linebackers: The SIMPLEST things lead to the biggest plays. It all starts with the SHUFFLE.
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Linebackers: The SIMPLEST things lead to the biggest plays. It all starts with the SHUFFLE.

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21,683 views • 1 month ago

Linebackers: Here are 5 ways to defeat a block:
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Linebackers: Here are 5 ways to defeat a block:

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213,671 views • 2 years ago

The most important Linebacker movement of all: The SHUFFLE. Followed by some Block Destruction and Tackling work.
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The most important Linebacker movement of all: The SHUFFLE. Followed by some Block Destruction and Tackling work.

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27,915 views • 3 months ago

Linebackers: Everything starts with stance and first step.
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Linebackers: Everything starts with stance and first step.

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103,801 views • 1 year ago

This is how legendary NFL Linebacker Chris Spielman watched film. “By the time the game came around, I’d played the game three times already.”
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This is how legendary NFL Linebacker Chris Spielman watched film. “By the time the game came around, I’d played the game three times already.”

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111,272 views • 1 year ago

Linebackers: See the PULLER.
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Linebackers: See the PULLER.

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84,701 views • 1 year ago

Linebackers are the heartbeat of the defensive unit. Listen to Hall-of-Fame Linebacker Patrick Willis talk about the importance of knowing the ENTIRE defensive system. “To be the Middle Linebacker . . . you have to know what’s going on across the board.”
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Linebackers are the heartbeat of the defensive unit. Listen to Hall-of-Fame Linebacker Patrick Willis talk about the importance of knowing the ENTIRE defensive system. “To be the Middle Linebacker . . . you have to know what’s going on across the board.”

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97,641 views • 1 year ago

Most Linebackers are good against the RUN. Elite Linebackers also dominate against the PASS.
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Most Linebackers are good against the RUN. Elite Linebackers also dominate against the PASS.

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76,080 views • 1 year ago

Linebackers: Details matter. Pad level. Arm extension. Square movements. Focus on the fundamentals.
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Linebackers: Details matter. Pad level. Arm extension. Square movements. Focus on the fundamentals.

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26,616 views • 5 months ago

Elite Linebackers are able to TRANSITION between a Shuffle and a Scrape. Shuffle = Shoulders Square, Hips Square Scrape = Shoulders Square, Hips Turned
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Elite Linebackers are able to TRANSITION between a Shuffle and a Scrape. Shuffle = Shoulders Square, Hips Square Scrape = Shoulders Square, Hips Turned

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86,828 views • 2 years ago