Mechanics of the Sport

The mechanics for linebackers mostly include tackling and running. Tackling is the most important thing the linebacker does. When tackling a football player uses mostly leg power that comes from the quadriceps, hamstrings, and some of the other leg muscles. When tackling a player usually has his feet firmly planted and when right about to hit the linebacker will half-way squat down lunge forward and will attempt to “run through” his opponent and take him to the ground.