← Back to home
TRAINING
DeMatha Catholic Stags Linebacker Drill: 'Read and React'
📍 DeMatha Catholic Stags·Thursday, July 9, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
As the 2026 season approaches, DeMatha Catholic Stags linebackers will focus on developing their reaction time and tackling skills with the 'Read and React' drill. This drill consists of 3 sets of 10 reps, with a 30-second rest between sets. Players will line up 5 yards off the ball, reacting to a quarterback's fake handoff to the running back. The LB must quickly read the play and react to the RB's movement, taking down the ball carrier with a tackle. Coaching cues include 'Read the ball, not the runner' and 'Stay low and explosive.' This drill translates to game performance by improving LBs' ability to quickly identify and react to plays, leading to more tackles and turnovers.