Watch as Coach Bret Bielema explains, and defenders demonstrate this circle chase tackling drill. The drill involves two DBs and one receiver. The receiver will catch the ball on a hitch route and put the ball in their outside arm turning back up field. The 1st DB will line up in a head-up position and drop while the 2nd DB will chase the receiver. The responsibility of the 1st DB is to take away the inside, forcing the receiver to the outside. The chasing DB will be in perfect position to strip the ball.
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