Prowling is using pre-snap movement by your Linebackers to cause some confusion for the Offensive Line. It was really popular in the 2000’s with the Georgia Military College 3-5-3 Defense. There are some basic rules for prowling that your linebackers need to know. And don’t over-use it. Your … [Read more...]

I don’t believe in teaching my players the right way to lose a play. So I don’t teach my guys to screw their shoulder into the ground when they’re getting the snot kicked out of them on a double team. That doesn’t make my way right or wrong, but it’s important to understand. You defeat a double … [Read more...]

Adding more movement to your defensive line can cause havoc for the offensive blocking schemes. And it doesn't take as much as you might think. Executing twist stunts is simple and involves teaching two skills: the Penetrator, and the Looper. Once your players know these two pieces of defensive … [Read more...]

Tackling circuits are a great way to get lots of reps on the single most important aspect of defensive football. And do it in a short time. When you put together a circuit, it's important that you are trying to address only one significant problem with each drill. That will keep your practice … [Read more...]