Category: Defense
Type: Drill
HORIZONTAL TACKLE
Position two players flat on their backs helmet to helmet but not touching(6 inche apart), with one player the ball carrier(holding ball) and the other the tackler. On the coaches whistle or cadence, the players rise and the ball carrier run a straight path at the defensive player.
Coaches should make sure that proper technique and form is used in this tackling drill. It is ran until a significant numbers reps have taken place. Cones are used in this drill and placed 5 yards apart as a boundry for drill participants. Coaches always check for safety before this drill is ran. ie, chin straps, proper helmet and mouthpiece utilized.
Submitted by: Bill Cranston
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