1. Fundamental Drills for More Consistent ISLB/OSLB Play
Linebacker Reads
Fundamental Drills for More Consistent ISLB/OSLB Play F G R

2. Identifying LB Reads
Offensive Lineman
Quarterback
Near Back

3. Offensive Lineman Read The “Down Block”Q
O O X O O O O O O
E T N T E LB LB LB

4. Offensive Lineman Read The “Base Block”Q
O O X O O O O O O
E T N T E LB LB LB

5. Offensive Lineman Read The “Pull Block”Q
O O X O O O O O O
E T N T E LB LB LB

6. Offensive Lineman Read The “Pass Block”Q
O O X O O O O O O
E T N T E LB LB LB

7. Drill #1 Offensive Lineman ReadsG G
Down Block read LB LB
Pull Block read LB LB LB LB
Each line rotates thru the “G” positions and then into the opposite LB line.
represents a blocking dummy or pad.

8. Quarterback Read The “On-Line” Read
O O X O O O O Q O O
E T N T E LB LB LB

9. Quarterback Read The “45 Degree” Read
O O X O O O O Q O O
E T N T E LB LB LB

10. Quarterback Read The “Away” Read
O O X O O O O Q O O
E T N T E LB LB LB

11. QuarterBack Read The “Drop Back” Read
O O X O O O O Q O O
E T N T E LB LB LB

12. Drill #2 Quarterback Reads
Away Read .
On-Line Read LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB
Coach may alternate direction to keep players honest.
represents a blocking dummy or pad.
represents a cone or marker.

13. Near Back Read The “Attack To” Read
O O X O O O O Q O O
E T N T E LB LB LB

14. Near Back Read The “Attack Away” Read
O O X O O O O Q O O
E T N T E LB LB LB

15. Near Back Read The “Hands up” Read
O O X O O O O Q O O
E T N T E LB LB LB

16. Drill #3 Near Back Reads C B B Attack Away Read . Attack To Read LB LB
Coach may alternate direction to keep players honest.
represents a blocking dummy or pad.