4 Drills to Develop Dominant ILBs: Square Up, Shut Down - Craig Stenbroten

Linebackers will miss fewer tackles when they keep their shoulders square to the line of scrimmage.  Craig Stenbroten, Defensive Coordinator at
Wisconsin-Oshkosh shows you practice video and game application of drills he use to teach his linebackers to stay square.

The video is a part of Coach Stenbroten's presentation on Inside LB Drills out of a 3-4 Defense.  The entire presentation is available on Glazier Drive.

Guidelines to a Good Stance:

1. Feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
2. Weight on the inside and front of the foot.
3. Bend in knees and hips.
4. Knees Over Toes.
5. If it works, why change it?
6. Goal should be zero to as few false steps as possible.
7. Getting out of a low stance can waste movement.

PRACTICE ORGANIZATION

1. Make sure your drills fits your practice structure.
2. Problem solving Approach to drills.
3. We have to think outside of the box and service ourselves.
4. Believe in progressions, start with end result work your way back.
5. Do Drills that matter, put LB's in situations they will see games.
6. Improve overall athleticism while stressing techniques
7. Feed back; Listen to what drills your LB's like.
8. Keep track of what drills you are doing.
9. Don't be afraid to Change or try new things.