Football
Tempo Control Tackling Ladder
Slow down closing speed to avoid overrunning the tackle
7 min
8 reps of increasing speed
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start at half speed closing on a ball carrier and break down under control.
- 2Increase speed by increments each set, keeping the same controlled breakdown.
- 3Stop the rep any time the breakdown becomes a lunge instead of a controlled fit.
What to focus on
A controlled breakdown that scales with closing speed.
Common mistake
Closing too fast for the breakdown, resulting in a lunging, off-balance tackle attempt.