LINEBACKER DRILLS AND TECHNIQUES

NAME TRENT BRAY KEITH ELLISON CHAZ SCOTT DERRICK DOGGETT ALAN DARLIN ANDY DARKINS DENNIS CHRISTOPHER ERIC MOALA

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4/4

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4/30 AVG.

88% 88% 92% 80% 88% 64% 72% 74% 71% 56% 80% 80% 56% 70% 80% 56% 75% 67% 50% 33% 57% 50% 50% 50% 63% 78% 46% 50% 30% 45% 50% 0% 0% N/R

91% 86% 76% 70% 84% 71% 89% 78% 85% 91% 88% 82% 84% 87% 82% 73% 72% 79% 86% 73% 78% 89% 83% 76% 80% 79% 78% 89% 71% 72% 68% 71% 81% 72% 70% 76% np 70% 74% 84% 50% 72% 71% 68% 61% 72% 64% 61% 60% 65% 62% 67% 68% 50% 72% 67% 64% 53% 58% 57% 50% 76% 57% 70% 63% 74% 50% 64% 49% 61% 50% 58% 68% 50% 60% 54% 62% 60% 77% 36% 67% 57% 47% 27% 47% 43% 40% 56% 66% 54% 51% 43% 36% 53% 11% 50% DNP DNP 50% 25% 80% 50% 57% 47%

ISAIAH COOK
EDDIE STAMM
CASEY NOAK

67% 29% 47% 21% 33% 20% 47% 29% 58% 81% 35% 15% 48% 50% N/R N/R 40% 38% 45% 38% 43% 50% 54% 25% 67% 44% 0% 0% NP NP NP 33% 51% 45%

N/R N/R N/R N/R

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100 90

80 70

60 50 Percent 40

88

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92

Series1

91

86 76 70

84 71

89 78

85

91

88

82

84

30 20

10 0 30Mar 1-Apr 2-Apr 4-Apr 6-Apr 8-Apr 11Apr 13Apr 15Apr 18Apr 20Apr 22Apr 25Apr 27Apr 30Apr avg.

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PERFORM ANCE CHART

CATEGORY
BRAY E L L IS O N

PLAYER NAM ES
SCO TT D A R K IN S COOK D A R L IN
DOGGETT

TO TAL PLAYS
T a c k le s (+ 2 ) A s s t T a c k le s (+ 1 ) T a c k le fo r L o s s (+ 3 ) S a c k (+ 5 ) T a k e T w o (+ 1 )

TO TAL TACKLES
T a tto o (+ 2 ) Q B H a ra s s (+ 2 ) B ig H it (+ 4 ) B ig P la y (+ 3 ) C a u s e d F u m b le (+ 5 ) R e c o v e re d F u m b le (+ 5 )
D e fle c tio n / B re a k -U p s (+ 3 )

In te rc e p tio n (+ 6 ) B lo c k e d K ic k (+ 6 ) S a fty (+ 4 ) T O T A L X T R A P O IN T S M is s e d T a c k le (-1 ) L o a f (-3 ) M e n ta l E rro r (-2 ) P e n a lty (-3 )

T O T A L P O IN T S

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Linebacker Comparison
80

70

60

50

Points 40

30

20

10

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Portland St. Boise St. Louisville ASU WSU CAL UCLA ARZ UW Stanford UO AVG.

Games

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Linebacker Comparison
50

45

40 35

30 Points 25

20

15 10

0
Portland St. Boise St. Louisville ASU WSU CAL UCLA ARZ UW Stanford UO AVG.

Games

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80

70

60

50

Points 40

BRAY ELLISON

30

20

10

0
Portland St. Boise St. Louisville ASU WSU CAL UCLA ARZ UW Stanford UO AVG.

Games

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A PRO
(A PROFESSIONAL WHO PLAYS FOOTBALL)
1. Always early Needs to study on own: game plan, ready list, opponents film or notebook to prepare for start of days work. 2. Mentally alert Adds to provided information by own additional observations. 3. Mentally inquisitive Inquires of other players or coaches on their observations of situations. 4. Mentally challenging Will not allow himself to error in practice - always reinforces defensive call with reminders prior to snap. 5. Physically prepared Never tires in practice or game - motivates and pushes himself in practice sprints to ball every time. 6. Competes Thrives on challenges - the tougher the better. Especially one-on-one physical contests. 7. Football player Plays hard to the ball and thrives on being physical thru the ball. 8. A leader By example, he epitomizes the way the game should be played.

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All good defenses have GREAT Linebackers! What we are looking for in our Linebackers at the WESTERN WWASHINGTON is a player who can STUFF the run with the athletic ability to cover both running backs and receivers in their routes.We must always OUT HUSTLE, OUT HIT, AND BE MENTALLY TOUGHER than anybody on the field. We loo for the following characteristics in our Linebackers:

1. LEADERSHIP 2. GREAT FOOTBALL INSTINCTS 3. TOUGHNESS 4. ATHLETIC ABILITY 5. HATE TO LOOK BAD ATTITUDE
GENERAL: There is not another position on defense that enables you to get as much action as linebacker. You are directly involved in the running game and must play a vital part in pass defense. Because of the need for great linebacking in order to be champions, you must work harder than any other member of the football team must. Your time must be spent between run and pass, and therefor; it is important that you spend twice as much time concentrating during the time spent on and off the field. The thing that beats any team is mistakes. Do not ever become an "I thought" player. You either know it or you don't. As inside linebackers, we accept the responsibility of coordinating the front. It is our responsibility to call the defense, locate the tight end, and make any necessary calls at the LOS. You must be a leader. This season we will be much improved in our understanding of each opponent. Each of us will clearly comprehend what we must accomplish in order to obtain possession of the football.

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A. 1. Linebackers versus the Run and Pass Eyes: The proper use of your eyes is as important to you as any other physical skill. What a player keys and sees will help him react. You must see correctly in order to make the proper reaction. Feet: Feet are important for every defensive football player. You cant be. successful if your feet are slow. Hands: Know how to deliver the hand shiver and where to grab the offensive player.

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Forearm/Shoulder: We would prefer to use our hands, but sometimes the offensive play will dictate when we use a forearm/shoulder - valuable because of the size of opposing lineman.

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II. STANCE

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A. Most initial linebacker movement is made in a lateral direction. Therefore, the stance is a parallel two-point stance. Essentially, it is football's basic hitting positions. B. The feet are shoulder width apart C. Both heels are on the ground, but the weight is placed on the balls of the feet. D. The knees are bent slightly. E. The upper body is coiled, but not tense. The hands dangle at approximately knee level. F. The eyes should be focused on the offensive key. * Coaching Point - It is important to assume a stance that when you move laterally. You don't have to raise or lower yourself.

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A. Stance: The proper stance permits quick and powerful movement in any direction. Each individual will have subtle differences in their stance. Base - Feet should be no wider than shoulder width. Feet should be parallel - can have slight stagger. Toes pointed up the field - heels behind toes. Weight - On balls of feet with heels slightly raised. Body - Legs slightly bent. Keep back slightly arched and head up. Height of stance is regulated by the bend in the knees.

Arms - Bent in a natural position, fingertips may be on thigh.

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PRIOR TO THE GAME 1. Know and recognize formation and alignment sets. 2. Know individual and team strengths. 3. Know opponent tendencies. 4. Know our adjustments - game situations. WHAT WE MUST BE AWARE OF DURING THE GAME

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1. Know situation and time (down, distance, and field position). 2. During timeouts and on the sideline, find out where and how they are attacking. 3. Remember to loosen your depth on long yardage downs. 4. Remind team of opponent's tactics: a. Draws b. Screens c. Bootleg d. Delays e. Reverses 5. Be a leader. ALIGNMENT, STANCE, KEY, MOVEMENT
I. ALIGNMENTS A. MACK Base, Align to execute WILL - Base, Align to execute SAM - Base, Align to execute * Coaching Point - Your alignment may change according to coverage, backfield set or formation. B. Your depth off the ball is Heels at 4 yards, this will vary by your run and pass responsibility. * Coaching Point - Your depth will be adjusted by your assignment and field situation long

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LINEBACKER AGILITY DRILLS

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LINEBACKER SHED DRILLS

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LINEBACKER SHED DRILLS

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SHED AND TACKLE DRILLS

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LINEBACKER STRIP DRILLS

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LINEBACKER RECOVERY DRILLS

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LINEBACKER PASS RUSH DRILLS

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LINEBACKER BALL DRILLS

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LINEBACKER INTERCEPTION DRILLS

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Western Washington University Important Dates

April 14th 1st day of spring practice. May 4th WWU Football Coaches Clinic May 12th Final Spring Scrimmage

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Summer Football Camp Camp 1 June 24 28 Camp 2 June 29 July 2

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Zach Tinker 360-650-4211 360-319-6485 Zach.Tinker@wwu.edu

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Western Washington University

516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225

Robin Ross
Head Football Coach

Robin.ross@wwu.edu

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