Figure 131
A & M Wave Drill (9-12 men):
On a signal, the offensive men will uncoil on the defensive men, illustrated in [Figure 132]. The defenders must control the blockers with their hands and forearms, locate the ball and pursue in the direction the coach points or runs with the football.
Figure 132
3-on-3 Drill (16-24 men):
The offense runs a hand-off to the right or left halfback, or to the fullback. The coach, standing behind the defensive team, indicates which back will carry the football. The defensive man varies his techniques from head on, inside, outside or linebacker. If the play is in one defensive man’s area, he must whip his blocker and make the play. The other two defenders take proper pursuit angles on the ball carrier. The drill is full speed both ways, and we do not want the men stopping until they hear a whistle. [Figure 133] illustrates our alignment for the 3-on-3 drill.
Figure 133