Heads Up Tackling--The Hit Position Drill

OBJECTIVE

This drill is designed to teach the player the third step in heads up tackling--the Hit Position

POINTS OF EMPHASIS

          • Players learn to move using short, quick heel to toe choppy steps in positioning themselves to make a tackle.

            Players maintain a low stable base in their approach.

SETUP

The Hit Position Drill

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This drill can use a flat dummy or use cones instead of a dummy. Players will proceed from the Breakdown position, through the Feet drill

and when they arrive at the hit spot (defined by cones), take up the proper hit position—head up, hands up, shoulders back, short power step.

EXAMPLE

SKILL PROGRESSION MATRIX

DRILL PARAMETERS

EQUIPMENT

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