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Bobby Hosea Tackling Progression



TACKLE PROGRESSION


1.   Ready Position- (Attention, Feet, Wings, Sink, Drop)

2.   Hit Position-   (Right Foot/ Left Foot)

3.   Buzzing the Feet-  (Penguin Drill)

4.   DBP- Defensive Body Position

5.   Rip and Shoot

6.   Shamu

7.   Never Drop Your Chin

8.   Dip & Rip Sticks

** MAKE A TACKLE **




      Key Points:

·       “Rip Through” don’t “Wrap Up”
·       Hips control the head
·       Keep the “S Curve”



For a review of the tackling progression visit the following website:

"Laying a Foundation 1 Brick at a Time!"

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