You can feel it…
Football season is right around the corner.
I can tell we’re getting close because clips from NFL Training Camps have been flooding my social media feed.
And one thing I always notice when I see NFL Linebackers during practice?
They’re drilling basic fundamentals.
It’s a great reminder.
The best players in the world…
Guys who have mastered their craft over years and years of football development…
Working stance.
Reads.
First step.
Hand position.
Disengagement.
Tackling.
It seems like a paradox, but it actually makes total sense.
The best players in the world don’t have some magic drill that makes them great.
They’ve just decided to get really, really, really good at the little things.
Because the little things lead to big plays.
All the best,
PS — This is also why THE LB LIBRARY applies to all levels of play. It covers the basic fundamentals that every Linebacker must master. Click here to learn more.
Jon Svec
Defensive Coordinator
St. Francis Xavier University
X-Men Football
Email: jsvec@stfx.ca
Twitter: @jonsvecx
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