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Tiger Takedown: Cedar Falls OL Drill to Dominate the Line
📍 Cedar Falls Tigers·Wednesday, July 22, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
As the Cedar Falls Tigers prepare for their 4A title run, Offensive Line coach, Mike Smith, shares a crucial drill to develop the strength and agility needed to take down opponents. The 'Tiger Takedown' drill involves 3 sets of 5 reps of a 2-minute plank hold, followed by a 10-yard sprint to a designated 'takedown' zone. Players must then execute a proper footwork pattern and wrap their arms around a tackling pad, practicing the technique to bring down an imaginary defender. Coaching cues include 'engage the core' and 'drive through the feet.' This drill translates to game performance by improving endurance, agility, and tackling technique, allowing OL players to dominate the line and create holes for their running backs.