🔒Confidence is key. Trust your technique and abilities to make the play.
💪Physicality is crucial in tackling. Be disciplined, use proper leverage, and shed off blockers.
👀Locate the ball carrier and adjust your angle of approach to make a successful tackle.
👣Closing the space and limiting the ball carrier's room for maneuverability is vital.
🧰Practice proper technique and drive with power to finish the tackle effectively.
Why is confidence important in tackling?
—Confidence allows you to trust your abilities and execute the proper technique without hesitation, ensuring a successful tackle.
What should I do when facing a blocker?
—Focus on getting off the block first by being physical and using proper leverage. Stack the blocker and shift your attention to the ball carrier.
How do I locate the ball carrier?
—Keep your eyes on the ball carrier's near hip as you close the space. This helps you maintain the right angle of approach for a successful tackle.
Why is it important to close the space?
—Closing the space limits the ball carrier's room to maneuver and makes it easier for you to make a tackle without giving them the opportunity to juke or escape.
What should I focus on to finish the tackle effectively?
—After striking the ball carrier, continue driving with power and take an extra step to ensure a strong and secure tackle.
00:05Confidence is key in tackling. Trust your technique and abilities.
02:10Focus on getting off blocks and maintaining proper leverage.
03:25Locate the ball carrier by keeping your eyes on their near hip.
05:48Closing the space limits the ball carrier's room to maneuver.
07:02Strike with power and drive through the tackle to finish strong.
