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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: See the PULLERS.

Linebackers: See the PULLERS.

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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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Linebackers: SEE the Puller.

Linebackers: SEE the Puller.

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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: If the blocker is out of position… Scrape right past them.

Linebackers: If the blocker is out of position… Scrape right past them.

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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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Elite Linebackers are efficient movers. Every step counts.

Elite Linebackers are efficient movers. Every step counts.

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Linebackers: Angles are everything.

Linebackers: Angles are everything.

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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: STRIKE the blocker.

Linebackers: STRIKE the blocker.

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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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Elite Linebackers are tackling machines.

Elite Linebackers are tackling machines.

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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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Linebackers: Your hands are your weapons.

Linebackers: Your hands are your weapons.

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The Linebacker SCRAPE: -Hips turned for SPEED -Shoulders square for CHANGE OF DIRECTION

The Linebacker SCRAPE: -Hips turned for SPEED -Shoulders square for CHANGE OF DIRECTION

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Elite Linebackers are tackling machines. Footwork is key. Generate power by having your near foot forward on contact.

Elite Linebackers are tackling machines. Footwork is key. Generate power by having your near foot forward on contact.

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Linebackers: When tracking the BACK HIP: -Work DOWNHILL -Keep your LEVERAGE -Avoid blocks with SPEED

Linebackers: When tracking the BACK HIP: -Work DOWNHILL -Keep your LEVERAGE -Avoid blocks with SPEED

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Linebackers: You don’t need to take on every block. If you’re out in open space: -Step to avoid. -Dip the near shoulder. -Rip, step, and stack to finish. Then go make the play.

Linebackers: You don’t need to take on every block. If you’re out in open space: -Step to avoid. -Dip the near shoulder. -Rip, step, and stack to finish. Then go make the play.

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Elite Linebackers are efficient MOVERS. More good stuff from #HCville
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Elite Linebackers are efficient MOVERS. More good stuff from #HCville

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10,408 views • 4 days ago

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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37,649 views • 23 days 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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38,331 views • 1 month ago

If you want to PLAY Linebacker you need to MOVE like a Linebacker.
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If you want to PLAY Linebacker you need to MOVE like a Linebacker.

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33,064 views • 1 month ago

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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149,931 views • 11 months 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 • 1 month 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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243,169 views • 1 year 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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213,607 views • 1 year 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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103,771 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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97,580 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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26,496 views • 3 months 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: Track the hip. Make the play.
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Linebackers: Track the hip. Make the play.

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26,937 views • 4 months ago

Elite Linebackers have great VISION.
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Elite Linebackers have great VISION.

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17,104 views • 2 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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86,813 views • 1 year ago

Linebackers: You can RICOCHET off a Block if you are IN BETWEEN the Blocker and the Ball. Use this technique to avoid getting WASHED past the play.
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Linebackers: You can RICOCHET off a Block if you are IN BETWEEN the Blocker and the Ball. Use this technique to avoid getting WASHED past the play.

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92,629 views • 2 years ago

Elite Linebackers can BLITZ the Quarterback. It's all about TIMING and TECHNIQUE.
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Elite Linebackers can BLITZ the Quarterback. It's all about TIMING and TECHNIQUE.

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50,936 views • 1 year ago