Linebacker Reads

1. LinebackerReads Fundamental Drills for More Consistent ISLB/OSLB Play F G R

2. Identifying LB Reads • Offensive Lineman • Quarterback • Near Back

3. Offensive Lineman ReadThe “Down Block” Q O O X O O O O O O E T N T E LB LB LB

4. Offensive Lineman Read The “Base Block” Q O O X O O O O O O E T N T E LB LB LB

5. Offensive Lineman ReadThe “Pull Block” Q O O X O O O O O O E T N T E LB LB LB

6. Offensive Lineman ReadThe “Pass Block” Q O O X O O O O O O E T N T E LB LB LB

7. Drill #1Offensive Lineman Reads G G Down Block read LB LB Pull Block read LB LB LB LB • Each line rotates thru the “G” positions and then into the opposite LB line. • represents a blocking dummy or pad.

8. Quarterback ReadThe “On-Line” Read O O X O O O O Q O O E T N T E LB LB LB

9. Quarterback ReadThe “45 Degree” Read O O X O O O O Q O O E T N T E LB LB LB

10. Quarterback ReadThe “Away” Read O O X O O O O Q O O E T N T E LB LB LB

11. QuarterBack ReadThe “Drop Back” Read O O X O O O O Q O O E T N T E LB LB LB

12. Drill #2Quarterback Reads C Away Read . On-Line Read LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB • Coach may alternate direction to keep players honest. • represents a blocking dummy or pad. • represents a cone or marker.

13. Near Back ReadThe “Attack To” Read O O X O O O O Q O O E T N T E LB LB LB

14. Near Back ReadThe “Attack Away” Read O O X O O O O Q O O E T N T E LB LB LB

15. Near Back ReadThe “Hands up” Read O O X O O O O Q O O E T N T E LB LB LB

16. Drill #3 Near Back Reads B B C Attack Away Read . Attack To Read LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB • Coach may alternate direction to keep players honest. • represents a blocking dummy or pad.