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Harlon Barnett, Northwestern, Asst Head Coach/Safeties Coach

Full video on Glazier Drive: 2 Tackling Drills Your DBs NEED to Master

MICHIGAN STATE TACKLING DRILLS

This presentation covers two key tackling drills emphasizing proper technique and game execution.

BUDDY TACKLE DRILL

Setup:

• Two pop-up dummies, quarterback, one receiver, two defenders
• QB pitches to receiver, defenders run around dummies for two-on-one tackle

Core Technique - Same Foot, Same Shoulder:

• Left defender: left foot, left shoulder
• Right defender: right foot, right shoulder
• Maintain pad level throughout

Execution Goals:

• Drive ball carrier backward toward quarterback
• Pick him up and drive through contact
• Force QB to move out of way

Key Coaching Points:

• Run Through Contact: Never stop your feet
• Use Buddy Leverage: Work together as tandem
• Stay Violent and Physical: Deliver flush contact
• Maintain Leverage: Better to miss with leverage than lose positioning

CIRCLE CHASE DRILL (SIDELINE TACKLE)

Setup:

• QB with ball, receiver around pop-up, two defenders (one chasing, one tackling)
• Simulates sideline pursuit situation

Execution Sequence:

1. Chasing defender lets receiver catch first
2. Then attacks ball for strip attempt
3. Tackling defender comes tight inside-out
4. Use sideline as extra defender

Tackling Technique:

• Long Stride: Burst to close distance
• Short Stride: Controlled approach
• Flat Step: Plant and tackle
• Right foot, right shoulder when forcing sideline

Critical Points:

• Come tight around bag, not wide
• Chasing defender focuses on ball disruption
• Tackling defender uses proper pursuit angle
• "Greatest defender is the sideline - never misses"

PHILOSOPHY: "Drill should show up in the game" - practice with game intensity and proper technique always.

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