Man Maker Drill
Purpose
Defensive Backs Drill to work on fighting off / avoiding low and high blocks and making an open field tackle (inside out).
Description and Coaching Points
- 1st blocker scramble blocks Defensive Back
- 2nd blocker arc and "cut" Defensive Back
- Ball carriers try to get outside or turn up
- Defensive Backs stay in good hit position
- Use hands, shed scramble block
- Scramble block is full speed
- Defensive Backs keep outside arm and leg free
- Defensive Backs shed cut block of #2 blocker
- Defensive Backs keep your eyes on blockers
- Make inside out tackle on ball carrier
Equipment
- Football(s)
This Drill is contributed by © 2007 Leon Criner, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator and Jimmy Sims, Assistant Professor of Health & Physical Education / Head Football Coach at Los Angeles Valley College - The Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs play in the Western States Conference (COA).
