Sweep Technique

by Timothy Cole
(Pennsylvania, USA)

Football Practice

Objective of Drill: Teach proper rolling of hips and tackling technique

Action of Drill: Players line up in single line across field.

On coaches whistle they begin taking full striding steps.

Alternating arms, sweeping ground with arm and throwing their arm in the air as they explode back up to a standing position

Coaching Points: Give players the proper feel for wrapping up during tackling and make sure their head is up and there body is square