"Blocking Progression Drill
Goal: Make sure the linebackers understand who can block them and which blocks the different positions use when blocking... Description: The coach, standing behind the linebacker, has the offense line set up on the LOS. From behind the linebacker, the coach makes a hand signal to the offensive player making the block on the linebacker. At first, the motion is limited with the linebacker making light contact with the offensive player. The linebacker then calls out the type of block being used and how he will defeat the block. Contact can increase as the linebacker become more familiar with the blocking progression.. Equipment: None"

"Zone Drop Drill
Goal: Teach linebackers to quickly get into their zones and watch the quarterback... Description: After the players know their zones, the players, as a quarterback begins their drop, sprints to their zone, turn their body to face the quarterback and begin getting depth by back pedaling. The drill ends when the coach signals the players to stop going deep... Equipment: Ball"