Stop Missing Tackles! 3 Game-Like Situational Drills You Can Modify to Fit Your Scheme - Wes Smith

Wes Smith, Assistant Coach, DeLand High School (FL) shares three drills that he has borrowed and adapted to his schemes and athletes.  The drills are presented in a way that you can adapt them to your scheme. 

The drills shown in the video are: Situational Tackling--Read Option Drill, Circle Chase, and Gap Tackle.

His entire clinic on: Situational Tackling & Team Drills is available only on Glazier Drive.

Defensive Philosophy

• RUN TO THE BALL
  
  
• If we get 8, 9, 10, 11 to the ball every play, we can correct a missed tackle.
  
  
• Teams that pursue the football passionately, don't give up too many big plays due to missed tackles.
  
  
• Near Leg, Near Shoulder Tackling.
  
  
• "Own your leverage, own your hip, use your help."
  
  
• Keep the head out of contact.
  
  
• Our kids love contact, but the goal is (and will always be) to get the ball carrier on the ground and make them snap it again.
  
  
• Making the tackle is a priority over delivering a big hit.