Here’s one of many [tag]plays in football[/tag] for linebackers. Blitzing linebackers have to secure an area on the field during their blitz.
What you need – Use a tackling dummy or a colored rag or towel to denote the area to which the linebacker needs to run (about 7 yards behind the LOS). Separate the different gaps by using tackling dummies.
How this drill works – When the whistle blows (or the [tag]football[/tag] [tag]coach[/tag] delivers a cadence), the linebacker has to sprint from his position, through the proper gap to the area on the field where he is supposed to blitz.
The [tag]linebacker[/tag] should not hesitate once the whistle blows to get to the blitz area. One bit of hesitation can cause the blitz to be ineffective. The coach might want to time the players to make sure they are getting to their target area in less than 5 seconds to start – and then they should get there in less than three seconds.
Result – Once the linebackers know where they should be going, they should be able to get to the [tag]blitz[/tag] area instantaneously off a snap.
