Reno Huskies Linebacker Drill: 'Shuttle to the Ball'

Reno Huskies linebackers will be focusing on the 'Shuttle to the Ball' drill at summer camp. This drill is designed to improve a linebacker's ability to quickly close the gap to the ball carrier and make a tackle. The drill consists of three sets of 10 reps: 1) Start in a three-point stance, 2) sprint 10 yards to a designated marker, 3) immediately change direction and sprint back to the starting point, 4) repeat. Coaching cues include: 'Shuttle to the ball, not to the sideline,' and 'Keep your eyes on the ball, not on the ground.' This drill translates to game performance by improving a linebacker's speed, agility, and reaction time, allowing them to quickly close the gap to the ball carrier and make a tackle.

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