FridayNightPulse: LB Drills for St. Edward Eagles - 'Shuttle to the Ball'
At St. Edward Eagles football camp, linebackers are putting in the work with a high-intensity drill designed to improve their reaction time and tackling skills. The 'Shuttle to the Ball' drill consists of three sets of 10 reps. Each rep begins with the LB starting 10 yards away from a blocking sled, then shuffling to the sled and immediately changing direction to tackle a ball carrier. The key coaching cues are 'eyes on the sled' and 'stay low.' This drill translates to game performance by replicating the quick decisions and rapid changes of direction that LBs face on the field. By mastering this drill, St. Edward Eagles LBs will be better equipped to read and react to the opposing offense, making them a force to be reckoned with in the OHSAA playoffs.