Track The Back (Lofa Tatupu)

Linebacker Stance:
As you anticipate the snap, stay in a balanced, ready position. Your feet should be slightly wider than shoulder-width, with your knees bent and your body leaning slightly forward. Your weight should be on the balls of your feet. Keep your head up seeing the whole field, with the butt of your hands resting on your knees without leaning.

Shuffle Your Feet:
When moving laterally, do not cross one foot in front of the other. Doing so will force your body to turn, putting you at a bad angle to the ball carrier. Instead, shuffle your feet and move down the line with your body square to the ball carrier. You're now in a position to make a move on the carrier at the correct angle.

Take the Proper Angle:
Judge whether the ball carrier is going for the edge or turning it up field. Then make your approach keeping your shoulders square to him. At the point of impact, keep your head up and in front of the carrier. If your head is behind him he can easily shake you off and continue down field. Always wrap your arms.

Drive the Legs:
Once you have the ball carrier wrapped up, drive your legs for at least four or five more steps, or until he goes down. Stay on the balls of your feet and reverse the carrier's momentum using all the strength of your lower body. Driving the ball carrier back will eliminate the possibility of yards after contact.

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[CrymeTyme30]

he was wrapping him up way too high...it should be at his waist or below it

[davidzzz94]

at least he's a starter in the NFL ay?

[samauripizzacats101]

good player and a big fan of him but that haircut needs to be bumped up to nfl quality

[AsAllHopeDies92]

@CrymeTyme30 a smaller guy may wanna go lower, but if you've got the height and size to hit up high like he does then you're fine

[MrBeastsmurf]

@CrymeTyme30 I don't see you in the NFL making over 100 tackles yearly!

[sbtnify]

what gloves are thoese?

[RedTigerBassFishing]

@benwhyme well a player isn't strong in the waste or legs, hitting the legs or waste will increase the chance of actually tackling or knocking him down other wise if a player is built and you hit him up high you will most likely be ran over.

[CinnamonBunz55]

@CrymeTyme30 LOL telling an NFL linebacker how to tackle

[jsagatu]

Ray Lewis is 6'2 265. He lights up any rb even without proper technique

[jsagatu]

He's 5'10! He's already low. Very basic technique that's very useful for an lb or any defender behind d line. Its called mirroring where im from. SO CAL

[darkreaper500]

nice field lol

[majorSH0CK]

@CrymeTyme30 this is the exact method of tackling