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georgiapride
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LB Drills Jul 26, 2008 22:20:09 GMT

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Post by georgiapride on Jul 26, 2008 22:20:09 GMT

Gentlemen,

I'm a new hire with the local high school here in my area and will be working the freshmen LB's. The school that I'm with run's a 3-4, something that I'm not too familiar with but will be welcoming the challenge to teach. In the past I've coached 2nd-8th grade as an head coach and ran a 4-3, 3-5, and 4-4.
My question to you guy's concerns the drill aspect of these defesnses. Is there any difference in the drill work for LB's or can you use the same? Example: would a 4-3 LB have different drills to work on than a 3-4 backer or a 3-5 backer? If so what videos would you guy's recommend I get to help me make this 9th grade group of 3-4 backers better? If there's nothing different I will continue to use the material I have.

Thanks guy's
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LB Drills Jul 28, 2008 12:26:21 GMT

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Post by Oneback on Jul 28, 2008 12:26:21 GMT

This TOTALLY depends on SEVERAL factors:

1. Are your LBer's using the "slow read" on the OG?

2. Are your LBers "fast flow reading" near back?

3. Do you play mostly MAN?

4. Do you play mostly ZONE?

There are MANY ways for the LBers to play in a 3-4. Not ALL 3-4's are alike!

If you want a GREAT LBer video (the best - regardless of which way you play your LBers) - get CHUCK NOLL'S VIDEO on LBer play online from "SYSKOS SPORTS BOOKS & VIDEOS".

Bill Mountjoy

georgiapride Member Posts: 92	LB Drills Jul 28, 2008 21:17:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by georgiapride on Jul 28, 2008 21:17:44 GMT Coach, from what I've been told we read og and play a lot of zone. Would coach Sandusky be a good one also?

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LB Drills Jul 29, 2008 12:04:23 GMT

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Post by Oneback on Jul 29, 2008 12:04:23 GMT

Set your READ drills with LBer reading OG:

A) RUN:

1. OG blocks LBer IN
2. OG blocks LBer OUT
3. OG doubles on Nose (ISO or TRAP coming)
4. OG blocks out on DE
5. OG pulls in either direction.

B) PASS:

1. OG shows pass & QB drops or sprints (boots. etc.) = drop to hook zone & read QB's eyes!

That's IT!

If you need to PHONE = 804-378-0116 (6 PM to 10 PM/EDT)

PS: Sandusky didn't use 3-4! Get NOLL'S!

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georgiapride Member Posts: 92	LB Drills Jul 29, 2008 20:27:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by georgiapride on Jul 29, 2008 20:27:58 GMT Thanks coach, I will be in touch soon!!

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LB Drills Aug 12, 2008 8:54:04 GMT

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Post by CoachDfromPA on Aug 12, 2008 8:54:04 GMT

Georgia, from an OLB standpoint, they are completely different. But, as the previous coach posted, it depnds mostly on what type of scheme you play. For example, if you are a contain team, you are going to have to do some contain keeping drills with at least one of you OLBs, that you wouldnt have to do if you were spilling to the safeties.

Even tackling drills need to be different, as a normal ILB tackling drill would encompass mostly angle tackles, where an OLB contain tackler would be different, since his job is to force everything inside or stretch everything to the sidelines.

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LB Drills Aug 12, 2008 9:00:37 GMT

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Post by TIGER ONE on Aug 12, 2008 9:00:37 GMT

HEY COACH D,

I believe I would be inclined to work with the inside backers more on STRAIGHT AHEAD DRILLS, AND WORK WITH THE OUTSIDE GUYS ON THE ANGLE TACKLING. Be sure and work with your mike on dropping into coverage drills also. Just a suggestion as always.

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LB Drills Feb 13, 2009 21:39:07 GMT

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Post by SDCoach36 on Feb 13, 2009 21:39:07 GMT

I think its a waste of time to run drills just to run drills, If they dont tie into either your scheme, or some sort of technique dont do them.

Example dont do step overs just to do step overs.

Have them do step overs as they work down hill to fit, then have them work a block protection and shed and end it with either a tackle, take away or recovery.

^ That would be an example of a tech. drill

Or the example Bill gave you is great also have them key there guards, thats huge.
The more time u get those guys keying guards the better. What We ussually do is start just with the guards, then incorperate the backs with a hit up tackle of some sort, or working to take on an insert blocker.

Another thing to work on in your Indy time and in team is always make sure your linebackers are coming down hill against the run. I think its safe to say every sound defensive scheme involves LB's playing down hill initially. Also make sure they never cross over there feet when moving (thats just asking for trouble) and that they play in the height of their stances.

If you have any questions feel free to message me.

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Post by georgiapride on Jul 26, 2008 22:20:09 GMT

Post by Oneback on Jul 28, 2008 12:26:21 GMT

Post by georgiapride on Jul 28, 2008 21:17:44 GMT

Post by Oneback on Jul 29, 2008 12:04:23 GMT

Post by georgiapride on Jul 29, 2008 20:27:58 GMT

Post by CoachDfromPA on Aug 12, 2008 8:54:04 GMT

Post by TIGER ONE on Aug 12, 2008 9:00:37 GMT

Post by SDCoach36 on Feb 13, 2009 21:39:07 GMT

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