O-LB Pre-Snap Thought Process
James Thomas
Special Teams Coord. / O-LB Coach
University of Maryland
11 min
Glazier AI Summary
James Thomas Jr., the outside linebackers coach at the University of Maryland, discusses his coaching philosophy and pre-snap process for outside linebackers, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical toughness, discipline, and focus, and introducing the acronym "CASTER" to describe their pre-snap process.
In more detail, the video focuses on the importance of outside linebackers understanding formations, alignments, and keys to effectively execute their responsibilities on the field, introducing the concept of "Caster," a pre-snap thought process that helps players identify key information and make quick decisions, and discussing different stances, techniques, and eye placement to ensure effective play.
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