Elevate Your LB Game: Valor Christian-Style 'Shed and Pursue' Drill
This summer, Valor Christian LBs are perfecting their technique with the 'Shed and Pursue' drill. Designed to enhance tackling and pursuit skills, this drill is a must-try for 5A programs like the Eagles. Set up cones in a zig-zag pattern, 5 yards apart. Players start at one end, focusing on explosive acceleration. On the coach's signal, they 'shed' a blocker (cones or a teammate) and pursue the ball carrier (a bag or a teammate with a ball). Complete 3 sets of 10 reps, resting 30 seconds between sets. Coaching cues: 'Shed with your eyes,' 'Pursue with your feet,' and 'Finish with your pads.' This drill translates to game performance by improving LBs' ability to quickly change direction and close on ball carriers, making them more effective in pursuit and tackling situations.