re: anticipate, read, react

A lot goes into a Linebacker’s first step.

And it all starts before the ball is even snapped.

Great Linebackers are able to anticipate the next play based on a number of factors…

(And the way those factors fit into the game plan.)

But how much information is too much information?

Good question.

If we overload the players they’ll end up thinking too much and playing slow.

It’s a fine line.

Next…

The Linebacker must read the play.

Regardless of what type of read you’re using.

(ie. Backfield Read, Guard Read, Triangle Read, etc…)

The goal is to quickly identify the play.

Then…

The Linebacker must react.

And their reaction starts with their first step.

How do you want your Linebackers to move based on what they see inside their read?

Another good question.

Well…

I recently built a short clinic that answers all these questions.

It’s called THE LB FIRST STEP.

And it covers every phase of this:

• Anticipate

• Read

• React

A proven formula to help your Linebackers start the play right.

And you can only find it inside THE LB LIBRARY.

Click here to get started.

All the best,

Jon Svec
Defensive Coordinator
St. Francis Xavier University
X-Men Football
Email: jsvec@stfx.ca
Twitter: @jonsvecx