Purpose

To teach and practice discipline in staying in position on Kickoff-Coverage and making an open field tackle.

Description

Tackler starts on the numbers and takes off and sprints to the first hash and will avoid the first blocker (rip/swim). Get back in your lane and avoid blocker. Return man will go right or left and tackler will wrap up and make the tackle.

Coaching Points

• Work on good technique on first blocker
• Get back into lane as soon as possible
• Don't get out of position when avoiding second blocker
• Correct angle to returner
• Stress importance of save tackle

Equipment

• Hand Shields
• Footballs