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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...

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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
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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

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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

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LB Run Fits Drill The video outlines a linebacker drill designed to help players adjust their run fits based on the movement of defensive linemen. Key learning points include: - Dynamic Gap Fitting: Linebackers must be prepared to "make it right" rather than just fitting a pre-assigned gap if the defensive front is compromised. - Drill Setup: The drill utilizes a defensive lineman (represented by a coach with a bag) and a running back to simulate real-game scenarios. - Reacting to Defensive Line Movement: The linebacker must observe where the defensive lineman's head goes, such as a 3-technique getting knocked into an A-gap or a 2-eye getting reached or pushed into a B-gap. - Responding to Ball Carrier Cuts: Linebackers must mirror the running back’s cut and then "thud" him up to finish the tackle. - Redirecting and Filling: Players must practice redirecting their momentum; for example, if a linebacker expects to fill the B-gap but finds it occupied by a teammate, they must quickly jump cut or redirect to fill the new open gap. - Downhill Aggression: The goal of the drill is to train linebackers to see the opening and get downhill quickly to fill the vacant gap. Dan Carrel, former Co-DC/LB Coach, Coastal Carolina Dan Carrel #glazierclinics

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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
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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

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O-Line Strain Drill - The strain drill begins with the offensive lineman in a proper fit position with elbows bent. - All drills should start with the offensive lineman's feet on fire rather than from a static position. - On the ready command, the player's feet must move, and on the go command, the hips should be the first thing to activate the drive movement. - During the drill, the defensive player maintains outside leverage on the shoulder pads and attempts to pull the lineman off the line. - Offensive linemen must focus on maintaining fast feet, staying square, and keeping a strong position with their elbows squeezed. - This drill is designed to train players for the finish phase of blocking a defensive lineman or for second-level strikes on linebackers. Billy Best, Former O-Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator, Colorado St. Bill Best #offensiveLine #footballDrills #blockingtechnique #footballTraining #linemanDrills
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O-Line Strain Drill - The strain drill begins with the offensive lineman in a proper fit position with elbows bent. - All drills should start with the offensive lineman's feet on fire rather than from a static position. - On the ready command, the player's feet must move, and on the go command, the hips should be the first thing to activate the drive movement. - During the drill, the defensive player maintains outside leverage on the shoulder pads and attempts to pull the lineman off the line. - Offensive linemen must focus on maintaining fast feet, staying square, and keeping a strong position with their elbows squeezed. - This drill is designed to train players for the finish phase of blocking a defensive lineman or for second-level strikes on linebackers. Billy Best, Former O-Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator, Colorado St. Bill Best #offensiveLine #footballDrills #blockingtechnique #footballTraining #linemanDrills

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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
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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

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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
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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

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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
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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

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LB Intended Receiver Drill LB Run & Pass Techniques and Drills - Linbackers drop to their zones and then move with the Quarterback. - When they come back, they shuffle and then on the set and transfer, one will catch the ball, the second LB will block the intended receiver. - The off-backer comes around to lead the interceptor up the number. - The interceptor will run outside the number to the sideline to try to score. - Linebackers should be in a shuffle mode when the Quarterback turns his shoulders and until he drops his hand off the ball. - When the QB drops his hand, the LBs break to the ball. Robin Ross, Retired NFL, CFL, and D1 LB Coach #GlazierClinics
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LB Intended Receiver Drill LB Run & Pass Techniques and Drills - Linbackers drop to their zones and then move with the Quarterback. - When they come back, they shuffle and then on the set and transfer, one will catch the ball, the second LB will block the intended receiver. - The off-backer comes around to lead the interceptor up the number. - The interceptor will run outside the number to the sideline to try to score. - Linebackers should be in a shuffle mode when the Quarterback turns his shoulders and until he drops his hand off the ball. - When the QB drops his hand, the LBs break to the ball. Robin Ross, Retired NFL, CFL, and D1 LB Coach #GlazierClinics

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Defensive Tracking Drills - Tracking drills begin with a simple block destruction where defenders work over the top. - Players must consistently gain ground by working downhill toward the ball carrier instead of shuffling too far away. - Effective tracking requires maintaining a hunkered or tilted body position with a forward lean while staying on the balls of the feet. - Defenders should stay square to the man they are tracking rather than staying square to the line of scrimmage. - The primary focus for defenders is to track the ball carrier's near hip to properly position themselves for potential cutbacks. - To finish the drill, players must explode through contact, ending with their near foot up and tagging the ball carrier's near knee. PJ Volker, Safeties Coach, Baltimore Ravens PJ Volker #GlazierClinics
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Defensive Tracking Drills - Tracking drills begin with a simple block destruction where defenders work over the top. - Players must consistently gain ground by working downhill toward the ball carrier instead of shuffling too far away. - Effective tracking requires maintaining a hunkered or tilted body position with a forward lean while staying on the balls of the feet. - Defenders should stay square to the man they are tracking rather than staying square to the line of scrimmage. - The primary focus for defenders is to track the ball carrier's near hip to properly position themselves for potential cutbacks. - To finish the drill, players must explode through contact, ending with their near foot up and tagging the ball carrier's near knee. PJ Volker, Safeties Coach, Baltimore Ravens PJ Volker #GlazierClinics

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O-Line Snag Drill - The snag drill requires offensive linemen, defenders with dummies, and a partner who grabs and snags the offensive lineman's ankle. - Snagging the ankle reinforces the need for the offensive lineman to drive their knee and leg forward with power when taking a step. - Coaches should emphasize the importance of the second step and ensure players are driving it directly up the crotch of the defender. - Effective movement during the drill involves maintaining low pad level, achieving a strong thumb lift with the inside arm, and driving up the board. - Ankle flexibility is critical and is defined as having all cleats in the ground while being able to position the kneecap directly over the toe. - Offensive linemen must avoid taking a first step that is too large, as it prevents proper knee-over-toe positioning; instead, they should take a short step, often around six inches. Jay Long, Head Coach, Chadron State Jay Long #glazierclinics
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O-Line Snag Drill - The snag drill requires offensive linemen, defenders with dummies, and a partner who grabs and snags the offensive lineman's ankle. - Snagging the ankle reinforces the need for the offensive lineman to drive their knee and leg forward with power when taking a step. - Coaches should emphasize the importance of the second step and ensure players are driving it directly up the crotch of the defender. - Effective movement during the drill involves maintaining low pad level, achieving a strong thumb lift with the inside arm, and driving up the board. - Ankle flexibility is critical and is defined as having all cleats in the ground while being able to position the kneecap directly over the toe. - Offensive linemen must avoid taking a first step that is too large, as it prevents proper knee-over-toe positioning; instead, they should take a short step, often around six inches. Jay Long, Head Coach, Chadron State Jay Long #glazierclinics

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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
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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

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