Watch as Coach Mike Norvell explains and shows practice video of this goal line competitive tackling drill. The positions are split into groups: O-Line vs. the D-Line, RBs, TEs vs. LBs, and WRs vs. DBs. The focus for the defender is on leverage, eyes up, and driving the feet, forcing the ball carrier east or west. Coach Norvell emphasizes not tackling the ball carrier low through the legs.
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