West Linn Lions Linebacker Drill: 'Boxer Stance' Agility Ladder

To improve agility, reaction time, and speed, West Linn Lions linebackers will focus on the 'Boxer Stance' agility ladder drill. Set up a ladder on the field with 5-7 feet between each rung. Players will start in a standard stance, then place their outside foot in the first rung, keeping their knee bent at a 90-degree angle. They will then quickly switch to the next rung, mimicking a boxer's stance, and repeat for 3 sets of 10 reps. Coaching cues include 'quick feet' and 'stay low.' This drill translates to game performance by improving a linebacker's ability to quickly change direction and stay balanced in tight spaces, making them more effective in pass coverage and pursuit of the ball.

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