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FridayNightPulse: Linebacker Drill for 5A Programs
📍 Rocky Mountain Grizzlies·Saturday, July 18, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
Rocky Mountain Grizzlies' linebacker coach, Mike Johnson, shares a key drill to enhance tackling and pursuit skills for his 5A team. The 'Tackle-to-Run' drill involves two lines of linebackers, with one player holding a ball and the other acting as the blocker. The ball carrier takes 5 yards, then hands off to a teammate who runs a 10-yard route. The linebacker must quickly close the gap, tackle the ball carrier, and then pursue the new ball carrier. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps, with 30 seconds rest between sets. Coaching cues: 'Tackle low, drive through the ball,' and 'Pursue with speed and agility.' This drill translates to game performance by simulating the quick changes in direction and speed that linebackers face on the field.