Figure 140
Rushing the Passer Drill (12-16 men):
Using the two-man Crowther sled, two defenders explode into the machine with a good hard blow on the snap of the football, spin out laterally, and rush the passer playing through two blockers (X), as indicated in [Figure 141]. The defensive men must hit with the inside shoulder before spinning out to play through the blockers at the side and rear of the sled.
Figure 141
Gauntlet Drill (10-12 men):
We are primarily concerned with the tacklers in this drill. Two rows of jerseys five yards apart is the area the ball carrier (X) is permitted to run with the football. The tacklers (T) are five yards apart one behind the other. The ball carrier tries to get by the tackler, and the coach is checking on the latter’s football position—bend at the knees, back straight, hit on the rise, and follow-through. If the coach stands behind the ball carrier, he will be in the best position to observe the tacklers, making certain they do not close their eyes on contact, etc. [Figure 142] illustrates our Gauntlet Drill.
Figure 142