While using this defense, Georgia Military College has rewritten the NJCAA records books allowing a total of negative 81 yards rushing during the 2001 season. Coach Burks teaches the drills and techniques that have turned Georgia Military College into one of the premier junior college programs in the country. Stance, agility, reading keys, shedding blockers and tackling are all keys to this punishing defense, and Burks covers them in-depth with on-the-field drills and marker board. Burks stresses the main objectives of any linebacker: reading keys, reacting to the football, and making tackles. He also stresses working with the defensive linemen specifically in the 3-5-3 defense. For defending the pass, Burks teaches pass drops and coverages, along with different blitzes and drills that can be incorporated into the defense. Coach Burks' Defensive Lineman Drills and Techniques for the 3-5-3 and Basics of the 3-5-3 are great complements to this video!

56 minutes. 2004.

Todd Norman begins with eight medicine ball power drills that focus on concentration and strengthening of the core muscle group. While demonstrating seven speed drills, Coach Norman utilizes field cones to increase speed, agility and foot quickness. The four-cone weave drill simulates back-pedaling with forward sprinting. Another drill session uses small hurdles to develop lateral agilities. Speed and power are developed with the use of resistance bands. Drills are done in 10-15 yard increments to simulate position development and game like skills. Another specific position drill is the back pedal lateral break. Norman is a big fan of movement resistance/assisted drills with the use of bands and elastic ropes based on the great results he has seen over the years. Another element of this program is resistance speed work. Lastly is complex training, which is broken down into four quarters. Three demanding drills comprise each quarter. These drills encompass a six-week program that is designed to prepare players for the rigors of training camp and the season ahead!

2007.

Coach Valesente's expertise is developing the complete linebacker against the run and pass. He believes that great technique and angles can make up for talent - good players are always in position to make the play. Pad level and leverage are two main points made by Valesente. Good linebackers recognize the run, identify the blocker and sting him, shed and go to the ball. Drill work for linebackers is a big part of this DVD. He begins with drills that should be run every day in practice. In teaching man-to-man coverage, Valesente stresses speed, aggressively pursuing angles and building a wall. Four keys to coaching linebackers include formation, distribution, responsibility and technique. Distribution comes down to flare, flow and flood. Using an overhead, Valesente diagrams coverage, reads and finer points of successful linebacker play.

51 minutes. 2007.