Post by Oneback on Dec 13, 2021 18:24:04 GMT
We learned this from Lance Van Zandt , when he coached Defensive Backs under Tom Osborne (in the GREAT years at Nebraska).
Two of our former players (Darren Perry & James Farrior), were "ALL-PRO" with the Steelers, and both used this technique. BOTH were EXCELLENT tacklers (Farrior was the best I ever saw)!
TECHNIQUE: Never use the head. Lead with the chest, drive your legs, and wrap up with your arms.
We may give up an extra yard or two with a high chest tackle, but BY KEEPING HEAD UP YOU SHOULDN'T MISS TACKLES. Drive into ball-carrier with as much power as you can and grab with your hands.
Follow these points:
1. Break down 2 yards yards from ball-carrier.
2. Once you break down, don't take another step forward - SHUFFLE.
Two of our former players (Darren Perry & James Farrior), were "ALL-PRO" with the Steelers, and both used this technique. BOTH were EXCELLENT tacklers (Farrior was the best I ever saw)!
TECHNIQUE: Never use the head. Lead with the chest, drive your legs, and wrap up with your arms.
We may give up an extra yard or two with a high chest tackle, but BY KEEPING HEAD UP YOU SHOULDN'T MISS TACKLES. Drive into ball-carrier with as much power as you can and grab with your hands.
Follow these points:
1. Break down 2 yards yards from ball-carrier.
2. Once you break down, don't take another step forward - SHUFFLE.