Football
Shed Blocker and Tackle in Space
Shed a blocker and still square up for a clean tackle
10 min
8 reps vs. blocker and ball carrier
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1React to a blocker approaching before the ball carrier reaches you.
- 2Use a two-hand punch and swim or rip to shed the blocker cleanly.
- 3Re-square your hips immediately and finish the tackle on the carrier.
What to focus on
Re-squaring the hips immediately after the shed, before contact with the carrier.
Common mistake
Staying engaged with the blocker too long, arriving square-less to the tackle.