FridayNightPulse Training Tip: LB Speed and Agility Drill for 5A Programs
This week's training tip is designed for Linebackers at 5A programs like Imhotep Charter Panthers. The 'Ladder Weave' drill focuses on speed, agility, and change of direction. To set up the drill, place a ladder on the field with 5-6 feet between each rung. Divide the linebackers into pairs, with one player at the starting point and the other at the top of the ladder. On the whistle, the player at the top of the ladder weaves through the ladder while the player at the starting point sprints to the top. The players then switch roles. Perform 3 sets of 3 reps, resting 30 seconds between sets. Coaching cues include 'quick feet' and 'stay low.' This drill translates to game performance by improving the linebackers' ability to quickly change direction and pursue ball carriers in space.