Linebacker Responsibilities

• Offense: Quarterback Tips
  • Role of the Quarterback
  • Quarterback-Center Exchange
  • Quarterback-Center Shotgun Exchange
  • QB-Running Back Handoff
  • Toss to the Running Back
  • The Option Pitch
  • QB Throwing Mechanics
  • QB Three-Step Drop
  • QB Five-Step Drop
  • Set in the Pocket
  • Balance in the Pocket
  • Throw on the Run
  • High Knees
  • Hand Strength
  • Throwing Motion Drill
• Offense: Offensive Line Tips and Drills
  • Role of the O-Line
  • Proper Stance
  • Offensive Line Spacing
  • Drive Blocking
  • Drive Block Drill
  • Double-Team Blocking
  • Pass Blocking
  • Offensive Guard
  • Reach Block
  • Reach Block Drill
  • Blocking Drill
  • Run Block Two Step
  • Run Block Fundamentals
• Offense: Running Back Tips and Drills
  • Running Back Handoff Drill
  • Ball Security
  • Ball Security Drills
  • Gauntlet Drill for Ball Security
  • Strong-Arm Running
  • How to Drive Block
  • Pass Protection
• Offense: Wide Receiver Tips and Drills
  • Catching High
  • Catching Low
  • Tucking Away the Ball
  • Wall Catching Drill
  • Wide Receiver Stance
• Offense: Tight End Tips and Drills
  • Stance
  • Start
  • Release
  • Break Point
• Defense Basics
  • Angle Tackling Drill
  • Strip Ball/Tackling Drill
• Defense: Linebacker Tips and Drills
  • Linebacker Responsibilities
  • Reading Pass or Run
  • Reading the Backfield
  • Shedding Blocks
  • Get Opponents Off You
  • Lateral Movement Drill
  • Sprint and Backpedal Drill
  • Goal Line Stand Drill
  • Pursuit Drill
  • Read and Step Drill
  • Shock and Release
  • Angle Tackling
• Defense: Defensive Line Tips and Drills
  • Fundamentals of D-Line Play
  • Four-Point Stance
  • Pass Rushing Techniques
  • Role of the Defensive End
  • Role of the Defensive Tackle
  • Run Circle
  • Defensive Line Stance
  • React to Key
  • Dent Rip
  • Counter at the Level
• Defense: Defensive Back Tips and Drills
  • Role of the Cornerback
  • Basic Stance
  • Basics of Pass Defense
  • Backpedaling Basics
  • Backpedaling Drill
  • Backpedal and React Drill
  • Backpedal and Break
  • Backpedal, Break and Ball Skills
  • Walk-Pedal-Run Drill
  • Football Tip Drill
  • Recovery Drill
• Football Drills: Footwork and Agility
  • Speed Cross Drill
  • Footwork Drill
  • Icky Shuffle
  • One Foot Hops
  • Rope Ladder Drill
• Special Teams
  • Punting Basics
  • Long Snaps to the Punter
  • Punt Formation
  • Field Goal and PAT Formation
  • The Snap on Field Goals and PATs
  • Punt Block Progression
  • Punt Block
  • Punt Protection Iron Cross
  • Punt Protection Kick Slide
  • Hold Up Return
  • Catch Up Drill
• Coaching Youth Football Tips
  • Safe Tackling Technique
  • Dynamic Warm-Ups
  • Conditioning Drills
  • Sportsmanship
  • Equipment Overview
  • Safety and Hydration