The 25 Rules of Linebacker Play: Linebacker Rule #1: Trust your keys. They’ll take you to the play. Linebacker Rule #2: Play SQUARE. Linebacker Rule #3: Some blocks need to be destroyed. Some blocks need to be avoided. Linebacker Rule #4: Eyes before feet. Feet before hands.

If you want your LBs to be tough… If you want your LBs to be violent… If you want your LBs to be aggressive… Help them master the FUNDAMENTALS.

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Linebackers: Attack HALF the blocker. Strike. Extend. Disengage. Then go make the play.

Linebackers: Stop staring at the football. Start reading your keys.

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You know you’re coaching block destruction properly when your Linebackers stop catching blocks and start attacking them.

Linebackers: Fundamentals lead to confidence. Confidence leads to tackles.

Coaches: Linebacker READS can be simple. Teach them where to look. Teach them what they’ll see. Teach them how to react. That’s it.

Common Linebacker mistake: Standing up tall right after the snap. Great Linebackers play LOW.

Two words that will make you a better Linebacker: Eyes first.

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Linebackers: The easiest way to miss a tackle? Drop your eyes to the ground. You can’t hit what you can’t see.

Your Linebackers will instantly improve once they learn to stay SQUARE as long as possible.

Linebackers: You can clean up 80% of your issues by cleaning up your first 3 steps.

Linebackers: You don’t need to take on EVERY block.

One detail separates good LBs from great ones. It’s not speed, size, or strength. And it’s not the feet, the hands, or even the eyes. It’s CONFIDENCE. Great Linebackers never hesitate. That’s how they make plays.

I’ve looked at this from every angle… And I truly believe the best way for a LB to read a play is with the TRIANGLE READ. (A primary read of the Offensive Line, followed by a secondary read of the Backfield.) The Offensive Line tells the story. The Backfield confirms it.

Linebackers: Game speed is different than track speed. If you want to play faster: Improve your reads. Take better angles. Study more film. Win the race to the point of attack.