Cross Face Tackle Drill
Purpose
To teach and practice pressing the man up field and locking on.
Description
Practicing Husky return. Starting with the wings the 2 and 9-man will attack and force them to the outside. They will practice pressing the man up field and locking on. If there man releases they must chase and force them to the sideline. The tackles will go next with the 8 and 9-mans. The guards will go next with the 7 and 4-man. The last group is the Long snapper and personnel protector. The 5 and 6 man will attack them and force them to a sideline. After everyone has done it one on one the whole group will do it together 2-3 times.
Coaching Points
- While rushing be alert for the release of your man.
- After the release always maintain your inside position when blocking
Equipment
- Scout Players
- Footballs

- One-On-One Hold Up
This Drill is contributed by © 2007 Randy Hedberg, Head Coach at St. Cloud State University - The St. Cloud State Huskies are playing in the NCAA II North Central Conference (NCC).


