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giacomob
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Post by giacomob on Nov 13, 2003 8:47:17 GMT

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I have a couple of young inside LBs in a multiple 40 defense. I have them read flow for simplicity but one of the things I notice is that their first reaction to the snap is to "stand up" and raise their pad level a little before reacting to their key.

is this common and how can I go about correcting it?

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Post by CoachK on Nov 14, 2003 12:03:58 GMT

You can do a read step drill with them. get them in a single file line or in there defensive spot. Have them face you. You take a step to the left they react with a similar step. Then repeat to the other side. Make sure to check for proper stance and emphasize step to the flow not up. Also I never had my backers take a lateral step, I always want them on an agle that will allow them to attack the LOS. Rep it every day. We use it every day before practice since it can be done w/o pads on. It helped us with our problem. Also, you might want to check their stance and make sure that is not the reason they are standing up before they are attacking.

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giacomob Member Posts: 27	pad level Nov 16, 2003 13:51:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by giacomob on Nov 16, 2003 13:51:41 GMT Coach Thanks. what particular faults about their stance would cause them to stand up?

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Post by CoachK on Nov 16, 2003 18:31:52 GMT

They could have their feet to wide apart. That would require them to have to bring their feet together and this would cause them to stand up. They could be down to low in their stance and need to pop up to see where the ball is. Check all the little things. If they are real young players this problem can be corrected in a relativley short period of time if you stay on them about it. An older guy might be tougher, but it can be done. Also show them film of themselves. This helped my guys, correct themselves, along with some aggressive coaching. Preach and teach it, technique, technique, technique!

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pad level Mar 29, 2004 19:46:32 GMT

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Post by Oskie43 on Mar 29, 2004 19:46:32 GMT

Linebackers in my opinion must maintain a low pad level and square shoulders at all times. This is fundamental football. The first thing I would suggest teaching a linebacker is proper stance, footwork and staying square to the line of scrimmage. When I was more of a "rookie" coach I just thought teaching them a good stance, keys and responsibilities was enough. Once I began teaching proper footwork and leverage from the footwork - our linebacker play increased tremendously. During individual time in practice we go over good stance and footwork daily. I start every practice with these basics even if we have two practices a day. A great book to read for linebacker play is Lou Tepper's Complete Linebacking. I highly recommend it. It is an awesome book and I feel it helped me get to the next level in coaching linebackers.

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