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Simple Yet Devastating Blitz Packages
This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.
The blitz packages in the video below allow for simple schemes that allow your defenders to wreak havoc on the offense. The players can process and execute their assignments by reacting rather than having to do a lot of thinking
You can see the full presentation from ...
Blitz Jaws Mike Zero in 3-4 Okie Defense
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The presenter in the video, Coach Aaron Brady, is the Head Coach at St. Mary’s Ryken High School in Maryland.
The Jaws Mike Zero Blitz is one of coach’s 6-man blitzes in his 3-4 Okie Attack Defensive System. You can see all of the 6-man blitzes (as ...
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This version of the defensive pursuit drill is run by Blake Harrell, Defensive Coordinator at East Carolina University
His entire presentation on Defensive Unit Circuits & Drills: Pursuit, Tackling, & Turnovers can be viewed on Glazier Drive.
Our video excerpt is practice film of the Pirates executing the drill while Coach Harrell ...
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Winston DeLattiboudere (aka Coach DeBo) is the Defensive Line Coach at the University of Minnesota.
His goal is 10,000 reps of pass rush moves that fit each individual lineman’s body type. Their rule is no new moves or surprises on game day. They only use moves in ...
Oklahoma DB Tracking and Tackling Drills
This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.
Coach Jay Valai is the co-defensive coordinator at Oklahoma.
You can watch his the entire video DB Tackling Intelligence & Drills That Translatethat these drills came from
Tracking is 90% of the takling battle.
The drill coach shows with practice video are:
3 Man Flight, 2 Line Scallop, Sumo Tackle Condensed, ...
Teaching Linebacker Block Destruction
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Inside LB Block Destruction
Cortney Braswell is the Inside Linebackers Coach at the University of Cincinnati. The video below is a portion of his entire presentation on Inside Linebacker Block Destruction.
Coach Braswell believes that a player’s proximity to the ball once the play is over is a reflection ...
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Coach Eric Inama discusses run fits and spot drop drills for cover 3 in the 4-3 defense played at Lindenwood University (MO). Coach Inama is the DC at Lindenwood.
The video below is an excerpt from Multiple Ways to Utilize Cover 3 in the 4-3 Defense on Glazier Drive.
Positives ...
Minimal Contact Tackling Drills
This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.
The video shows drills from the Cary-Grove High School (IL) tackling circuit. There is more information about what they do below the video.
The staff looked at game film to see what was happening and worked to create practice drills to replicate and rep the actions.
They run ...
Northwestern Quick Release Defensive Backs Drill
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Northwestern Cornerbacks Coach LaMarcus Hicks takes you through a drill he does with his corners called “Quick Release.”
The video is taken from his DB Press Man Techniques & Drills lesson from his S.H.A.R.P. DB System which is available in Glazier Drive.
Some of the things that affect choice of technique
WR ...
Containing Athletic Quarterbacks
This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.
There is no more furstrating feeling than great coverage resulting in a first down because the quarterback scrambles for the yardage.
In this video, Coach Chris Jewell, Defensive Coordinator, The College of Idaho shows chalk talk and game footage of three of the games they use to ...
Crushing Block Destruction Drills
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Archie McDaniel, Linebacker Coach, Houston shows how he teaches his linebackers to play with devastating block destruction.
He walks us through sled drills (both fit and back positions) to teach button press and pop-off techniques.
His entire clinic can be seen at: LB Drills for Success in Glazier Drive.
You will ...
Takeaway Drills: Mirror and High Point
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Jason Thier, DC at Dickinson State (North Dakota) breaks down two of their takeaway drills: mirror and high point. Dickinson State has led the NAIA in takeaways for two of the past five seasons.
You can see their entire takeaway practice circuit at Takeaway Drills on Glazier Drive.
Key “Takeaways” ...
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Sammy Lawanson, Linebackers Coach and Co-Defensive Coordinator at Bowling Green (Ohio) shows you a drill that he uses to teach rugby tackling to his linebackers.
Along with the drill, he covers fundmanetals and techniques to improve your rugby tackling. The video contains footage of the drill in ...
In this clip, Coach Mike Moon (State Champion at Oxnard Pacifica) discusses the 3-3-4 defense
In the first video, he shares what type of athlete he needs at each position for this defense to be successful.
In the second clip, he describes how he aligns in the 3-3-5 vs 12 personnel
3-3-5 Personnel
3-3-5 vs 12 Personnel
In this clip, Texas Co-Defensive Coordinator Jeff Choate explains how the Longhorns teach and drill linebackers edge rush.
His three edge rush keys are:
Get Off
1 Move
Counter Ready
Coach Choate has a complete course available if you would like to learn more about how he coaches linebackers. Click the following link to gain access to that course: Linebacker ...
In this clip coach Matt Hachman teaches the “Creep” in order to get the LB in the correct position.
This drill was taken from Coach Hachman’s complete course. For more information about that course click the following link: Stony Brook Linebacker Fundamentals & Drills
Every coach knows going into the season that they need a plan to defend the Spread Offense.
In the Clip below Coach Dave Aranda shares his thoughts on defending the spread. Specifically in this video, he details how to defend vs a Nub Tight End.
To learn more about Coach Aranda’s defensive philosophy vs the Spread check ...
Three-man twists are a favorite of Coach Ola Adams.
Here’s an example of what one of those packages looks like. He calls it UP Dynamite Badge.
Coach first uses diagrams and then game film to illustrate and explain the concept.
This clip was taken from Coach Adams’s complete course. If you would like more information about that course click ...
Disengaging Blocks without Contact in Practice
In the clip below Coach Jim Knowles, Ohio State Defensive Coordinator, shows drills to teach disengaging blocks without contact in practice
The method of training a tough, physical LB has changed. Man coaches have used contact-heavy drills and individual periods., but that’s not necessary and in many cases, not desirable anymore.
Coach Knowles points out that he ...
A Sim to Stop “5 in the Closet”
In the video clip below Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning breakdown a sim to stop “5 in the Closet”
He shares the thought process he had as the defensive coordinator at Georgia in the National Championship against Alabama.
He shows what he saw on film, and then the plan to cover two routes Alabama wanted to run ...
The key to stopping scoring drives is to create negative plays.
In the clip below Baylor Defensive Coordinator, Ron Roberts shares an analytical breakdown of the impact of negative plays and the need to create Havoc on defense.
The data shows that dives at the FBS level that contain at least one negative play only produce scores ...
The coach in the drill is
Pat Fox
Head Coach
Notre Dame Prep
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You might not be able to use the drill exactly as it is presented, but ...
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As today’s game continues to shift to a more pass-driven approach, the traditional 3-4 and 4-3 sets are utilized less and less. More Defensive Coordinators are implementing defensive sets that place more Defensive Backs on ...
MIC & SAM Linebacker Reads in 3-4/4-2 Defenses
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Coach Nate Moore from Massillon Washington HS, (OH) outlines two Outside Linebacker reads for the 3-4/4-2 Fusion defense!
Linebacker Alignment and Blitz Assignment
The “SAM” linebacker should line up in a 50 technique, outside the Offensive ...
Improve Your Tackling Up Front
Fordham Assistant Vince DiGaetano put together a coaching resource focused more on players in the box and improving your tackling up front.
In the video below Coach DigGaetano explains what an “engaged tackle” is
Fordham assistant Vince DiGaetano covers the ability to win a short area of space on the field. Most defenders in the box face ...
Defending Inside Zone with 3-4 4i Technique
Today’s presenter is Scott Littles, Head Coach at Palm Beach Central High School (Fl)
Coach Littles begins his second year at the helm of the Palm Beach Central Football program. In his first year Coach Littles guided the team to a 9-3 overall record winning the 2019 District Championship as well as the Wellington Cup. The ...
Today’s presenter is Andy LaRussa, Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties at Western Kentucky University.
Andy LaRussa serves as WKU’s special teams coordinator and safeties coach, a position he assumed in December 2018.
As a team, WKU produced a top 25 overall defense, as the Hilltoppers completed one of the best defensive seasons in recent memory. WKU allowed only ...
Today’s presenter is Larry Black, Defensive Line Coach at the University of Toledo
Larry Black is in his first season as the Rockets’ defensive line coach.
Black, who previously served as a graduate assistant at Toledo for the 2016 and 2017 seasons, spent 2018 as a graduate assistant with College Football Playoff participant Notre Dame.
Black spent last ...
Today’s presenter is Eric Inama, Defensive Coordinator at Lindenwood University
Eric Inama is in his fourth season on the Lindenwood football coaching in 2020. He was promoted to defensive coordinator prior to the 2019 season.
In 2019, Inama helped Lindenwood to one of its best seasons in the NCAA era, as the Lions went 9-4 on the ...
Quarters Bracket Rules out of a 4-2-5
Today’s presenter is CJ Nightingale, Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator) at Wheaton College
CJ Nightingale enters his second season as the Defensive Coordinator in the 2020 season. Wheaton finished the season ranked first in Division III in scoring defense in his first season as DC and Nightingale was named a Finalist for the FootballScoop.com Division III ...