Purpose
The purpose of this Defensive Back Machine Gun Drill is to work on and improve good body balance while fighting off blocker and making the tackle.
Description
- Step into first pad, “Jam”
- Shuffle to and jam remaining pads
- Come off last pad with form tackle
- Strike once first time through
- Strike twice second time through
Coaching Points
- Hit position, stay square
- Move your feet, don’t lunge
- Don’t overpower pads
- Concentrate on quick hands
- Concentrate on quick feet
Equipment
- Blocking Sled
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- Machine Gun Drill – Setup
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- Machine gun drill – Jam
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- Machine gun drill – Shuffle & Jam
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- Machine gun drill – Tackle
This Defensive Back Machine Gun Drill is contributed by ©2007 Leon Criner (✝️ Nov. 14, 2014), at the time Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator and Jimmy Sims, at the time Assistant Professor of Health & Physical Education / Head Football Coach at Los Angeles Valley College – The Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs played then in the Western States Conference, now in the SCFA, Southern California Football Association.