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