Linebacker Skills and Drills

Name: Linebacker Skills and Drills
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Football Tips from Coach Ron Roberts

Created bySport Videos

Last updated 10/2018

English

What you'll learn

Students will know a wide variety of the skills necessary to play the linebacker position.
They will also know some of the best linebacker drills to use during football practice.
Understand different techniques to tackling
Create a fundamental understanding to footwork and proper linebacker position

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 1h 6m total length

Introduction0:42
Ron Roberts introduces linebacker fundamentals and drills, from footwork to block protection techniques and basic pass coverage, helping linebackers play great football.
Footwork6:35
Refine the linebacker's footwork and stance with relaxed hands, proper shin angle, and near-foot first steps to gain ground and balance.
Block Protection20:35
Learn block protection for linebackers, emphasizing six-point stance, timed punches, leverage, low eyes, and techniques to disengage, rip and wipe off, and skate against cut blocks.
Tracks8:57
Pass Coverage12:37
Learn pass coverage fundamentals for linebackers, focusing on zone eyes versus man coverage, shrinking and expanding off the quarterback, read flips, and breaking to the nearest threat.
9 technique7:22
Explore the nine technique for outside linebackers against a tight end, mastering reach blocks, square shoulders, and the piano drill to play one-gap and two-gap responsibilities.
Tackling8:48
Comment and credits0:40

Requirements

There is no prior knowledge required. The course will be beneficial to players and coaches any any level, beginning to experienced.

Description

About the program: The linebacker role holds paramount importance in constructing an effective defense across all levels of competition. It is essential for linebackers to maintain proper positioning, exercise control, and execute tackles successfully. In this all-encompassing video presentation, Coach Ron Roberts imparts proven techniques for nurturing exceptional linebackers. The video delves into various subjects, including footwork, blocking strategies, tracking, pass coverage, the 9 technique, and tackling. These drills and skills target the fundamental aspects of sound linebacker play, with each drill receiving thorough explanations and detailed demonstrations. Coaches of all levels will find this video invaluable for imparting the skills required for linebacker success.

About the Coach: With over three decades of experience in playing and coaching football, Ron Roberts brings a wealth of expertise to the field. During his time as a linebacker at the College of Sequoias in Visalia, California, he earned the distinction of being a two-time All-Conference selection. Roberts has a coaching background that spans high school and various colleges, including Greensboro College, Tusculum College, Texas State, and Delta State University. On December 19, 2011, he assumed the role of head coach at Southeastern Louisiana University. In December 2022, Roberts took on the position of Defensive Coordinator at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. His extensive coaching career includes 11 years as a collegiate head coach at Delta State and Southeastern Louisiana, with his most recent role being the defensive coordinator at Baylor for the past three seasons.

Who this course is for:

Football coaches and players at any competitive level should take this course.