Offensive Line Manual

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Offensive Line Manual 2014

Dominick Zappia Dominick Zappia

Bethpage, NY Bethpage, NY

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AGILITY AND CONDITIONING

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Bag Drills

LINE DRILL

LINE DRILL Technique:

Technique: Have lineman all line up on one line Have lineman all line up on one line facing the same sideline and standing on one side of the line. On facing the same sideline and standing on one side of the line. On coaches command linemen will jump with both feetcoaches command linemen will jump with both feet together on either side of the line for 30 secon

together on either side of the line for 30 seconds. Repeat afterds. Repeat after a short rest and then do same drill but facing end zone and juma short rest and then do same drill but facing end zone and jumping forward and backwardsping forward and backwards REACTION DRILL(PASS PRO)

REACTION DRILL(PASS PRO) Technique:

Technique: Have lineman line up in groups of 5 Have lineman line up in groups of 5 and face coach in 3 and face coach in 3 point stance. On cadence linemen will pop up in pass protection stance and chop point stance. On cadence linemen will pop up in pass protection stance and chop feet. Coachfeet. Coach then points a direction and

then points a direction and linemen shuffle that direction. Coach switches direction and linemen shuffle that direction. Coach switches direction and then signals them to sprint through 5 then signals them to sprint through 5 yardsyards T-TEST

T-TEST Technique:

Technique: Pair up lineman and have them face eacPair up lineman and have them face eac h other but facing the sidelines on the five yard line. On h other but facing the sidelines on the five yard line. On cadence lineman sprints to the ten yard line and touchescadence lineman sprints to the ten yard line and touches hand then sprints to the goal line and touches hand and then

hand then sprints to the goal line and touches hand and then finally finishes through the five yard line. Repeat 2-4 timesfinally finishes through the five yard line. Repeat 2-4 times BAG DR

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Conditioning Drills

Drill Instructions: Drill Instructions:

•• PlPlayayer er In In ththreree pe poioint nt ststanancece touches outside lines on each touches outside lines on each side and accelerates thru side and accelerates thru

Coaching Points: Coaching Points: •• RReeccoorrd d ttiimmeess

•• VeVerirify fy plaplayeyer tr tououchches es ououtstsidide le linineses on each side and

on each side and accelerates thruaccelerates thru •• To To inincrcreaease se spspeeeed od opepen un up hp hipipss

and point outside toes to line and point outside toes to line •• UsUse le lefeft ht hanand td to to tououch ch leleft ft sisidede

and right hand to touch right side. and right hand to touch right side. •• VeVerirify fy plaplayeyer r kekeepeps s hehead ad foforwrwarardd

and does not cross-over and does not cross-over Objective:

Objective:

•• GoGood od fofor dr deteterermiminining ng spspeeeed ad andnd potential RB’s who have cut back ability potential RB’s who have cut back ability

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•• SpSprirint nt to to enend od of cof conene. S. Sidide Se Shuhuffffle le toto next cone rotate and sprint to next next cone rotate and sprint to next cone.

cone.

Coaching Points: Coaching Points:

•• VeVerirify pfy plalayeyers ars acceccelelerarate ate and mnd maiaintntaiainsns Good running form.

Good running form.

•• ReReleleasase a e a nenew pw playlayer wer whehen fin firsrst pt playlayerer has gotten half way.

has gotten half way.

•• ReRepepeat at wiwith th plplayayerers s babackpckpededalaliningg When backpedaling maintain When backpedaling maintain weight over toes or you will weight over toes or you will lose balance and fall backwards lose balance and fall backwards Objective:

Objective:

•• AcAcceceleleraratition aon and nd cocondndititioioniningng

30 yds 30 yds

Conditioning Drills

Sprint Sprint Sprint Sprint S S i i d d e e S S h h u u f f f f l l e e S S i i d d e e S S h h u u f f f f l l e e Sprint Sprint 5 5 y y d d s s B B r r u u i i s s e e r r s s B B r r u u i i s s e e r r s s B B r r u u i i s s e e r r s s B B r r u u i i s s e e r r s s

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•• SpSprirint nt to to enend od of cof conene. S. Sidide Se Shuhuffffle le toto next cone rotate and sprint to next next cone rotate and sprint to next cone.

cone.

Coaching Points: Coaching Points:

•• VeVerirify pfy plalayeyers ars acceccelelerarate ate and mnd maiaintntaiainsns Good running form.

Good running form.

•• ReReleleasase a e a nenew pw playlayer wer whehen fin firsrst pt playlayerer has gotten half way.

has gotten half way.

•• ReRepepeat at wiwith th plplayayerers s babackpckpededalaliningg When backpedaling maintain When backpedaling maintain weight over toes or you will weight over toes or you will lose balance and fall backwards lose balance and fall backwards Objective:

Objective:

•• AcAcceceleleraratition aon and nd cocondndititioioniningng

Acceleration

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Square Shoulders

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– Purpose: Teaches linemen to keep shoulders square to

Purpose: Teaches linemen to keep shoulders square to LOS when

LOS when

moving and also good lateral by upfield movement.

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– Technique: S

Technique: Set up

et up cones in

cones in a sta

a staggered fas

ggered fashion.

hion. The pla

The player will

yer will start in

start in

a 2 pt. stance at

a 2 pt. stance at the first cone.

the first cone. On signal the

On signal the lineman will side s

lineman will side shuffle to

huffle to

each cone making sure his shoulders do

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RUN BLOCKING

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Core Run Blocking Concepts

•• GeGet mt movovememenent ot on tn the he LOLOS.S. _{This way}_{This way} Not this wayNot this way

•• Initial Initial step step should should gain gain width width and and depth. depth. 6”6” directional directional step step withwith eyes on landmark (LM), which

eyes on landmark (LM), which in most cases is the playside (PS)in most cases is the playside (PS) number.

number.

•• Do not step straight upfield or flat down LOS.Do not step straight upfield or flat down LOS. •• Angle depends on alignment of Angle depends on alignment of defender.defender.

•• WhWhy y ddo wo we de do to thihis?s?

•• ThiThis taks takeofeoff putf puts me s me in thin the rige right poht positiosition to n to reacreact tot to whatever post-snap movements

whatever post-snap movements the DL the DL makes. makes. We wantWe want to use our 2

to use our 2ndnd_{step to redirect the defender and get him}_{step to redirect the defender and get him}

moving.

moving. This technique will This technique will be especially be especially helpful whenhelpful when we are in MAN scheme and cannot afford to lose the DL we are in MAN scheme and cannot afford to lose the DL inside because

inside because we have we have no adjacent help. no adjacent help. By establishingBy establishing this initial position, we can both prevent the DL from this initial position, we can both prevent the DL from penetrating across the LOS, and get him moving penetrating across the LOS, and get him moving horizontally.

horizontally.

•• In In the cthe case ase when when we we have have comcombo cbo calls alls beinbeing mag made, de, we we dodo not have to change the footwork to make the scheme work. not have to change the footwork to make the scheme work. How we react to the DL may differ, but the takeoff stays How we react to the DL may differ, but the takeoff stays the same.

the same. For example, in many For example, in many combo schemes if combo schemes if thethe covering DL makes a hard inside charge, the covered OL covering DL makes a hard inside charge, the covered OL will still attack the PS LM but will not necessarily stay on will still attack the PS LM but will not necessarily stay on this DL.

this DL. He will attempt knock him off He will attempt knock him off his track while anhis track while an adjacent OL takes

adjacent OL takes over the block. over the block. In almost all In almost all cases, thecases, the uncovered OL will make the same takeoff and attack the uncovered OL will make the same takeoff and attack the inside hip of the nearest PS defender on his way to the 2 inside hip of the nearest PS defender on his way to the 2ndnd

level.

level. In some In some cases he will cases he will wind up wind up overtaking an insideovertaking an inside charging DL.

charging DL.

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Possible actions post-snap Possible actions post-snap

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Proper footwork and head placement Proper footwork and head placement will allow us to counter the DL’s will allow us to counter the DL’s movements and to redirect him. movements and to redirect him.

Least desirable path Least desirable path

PS Step usually PS Step usually in this range in this range Not Usual Not Usual

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Teaching Progression

A good

A good practice plan must be in place in practice plan must be in place in order to develop top lineman. order to develop top lineman. It must follow a It must follow a certain progression that starts with thecertain progression that starts with the fundamen

fundamentals of proper stance and alignment and then proceeds totals of proper stance and alignment and then proceeds to proper footworproper footwork, contact, block finish, and ultimately to blockingk, contact, block finish, and ultimately to blocking schemes and strategies.

schemes and strategies. The three specific skill groups The three specific skill groups that should be that should be incorporated into most practices are as incorporated into most practices are as follows:follows:

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►_{Agility and Conditioning}_{Agility and Conditioning} ►►_{Blocking Skills}_{Blocking Skills}►►_{Blocking Rules and Strategy}_{Blocking Rules and Strategy}

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1.. SSttaanncce e aannd d FFoooottwwoorrkk 1.

1. UsiUsing ½ng ½ rouround bnd bags ags and and boaboards rds to teto teach ach the the proproper per stanstance ace and fnd footootworwork to hk to hit Lait Landmndmark. ark. ((GET PSGET PS LEVERAGE)

LEVERAGE) 2

2.. MMeecchhaanniiccss 1.

1. ProProper per taktakeofeoff (sf (stayitaying ng lowlow, he, head ad up, up, flat flat bacback, k, eyeeyes os on tan targerget).t). 2.

2. ConContact. tact. (Pu(Punch nch (2 o(2 or 1 hr 1 handand) or ) or PunPunch wch with Sith Shouhoulder lder in to in to incrincreasease ble blockiocking sng surfaurface)ce) 3.

3. SquSquare uare up anp and eithd either iser isolatolate froe from POm POA or dA or drivrive off/e off/dowdown LOSn LOS. . Stay Stay on yoon your asur assigsignmenment (runt (run him in him if youf you have to). Never allow movement across LOS.

have to). Never allow movement across LOS. 4.

4. UsUse the ve the varariouious drs drillills in os in our pur packackagage to tee to teach ach thethese sse skikillslls.. 3

3.. BBlloocck k TTyyppeess 1.

1. IndiIndividvidual ual (IN(INDY) DY) TypeTypes (s (BaseBase, D, Downown, R, Reaceach, h, StreStretch, tch, PulPullingling)) 1.

1. ININDY DY blblococks ks arare die diffffererenentitiatated ed babasesed ond on the alignment of the DL or LB and the PS landmark tothe alignment of the DL or LB and the PS landmark to be hit

be hit. When we te. When we teach this segach this segment, ment, it must be strit must be stressed thaessed that the POA,t the POA, the alignthe alignment of the mment of the man,an, and the PS landmark are the driving factors in determining how the block is executed.

and the PS landmark are the driving factors in determining how the block is executed. 2 2.. CCoommbbo Bo Blloocckkss 1 1.. PPiinncch h CCoommbboo 2 2.. SSccoooopp 3 3.. FFoolldd 4.

4. CoaCoachiching Pong Point: Nint: NOTHOTHING taING takes thkes the plae place of gce of good INood INDY blDY block eock execxecutioution. n. We can We can devdevelop elop all thall the dife differeferentnt schemes in the world to compensate for more athletic defensive players, but the bottom line is that all o-linemen schemes in the world to compensate for more athletic defensive players, but the bottom line is that all o-linemen must be able to handle their assignments 1 on 1. The INDY and Combo Block skill sets must be in place before must be able to handle their assignments 1 on 1. The INDY and Combo Block skill sets must be in place before any schemes are taught.

any schemes are taught. 5.

5. BlBlocockiking ng as as a ta teaeam (m (ScSchehememes)s) 1.

1. InstInstall all basbase ane and zod zone blne blockiocking sng schechemes. mes. ExeExecute cute insinsideide, out, outsidside,e, and and optioption pon playlays as s as a una unit. it. OperOperate iate inn ½

½ line format and line format and provide different fronts. provide different fronts. The idea The idea is to see is to see how they how they operate together in operate together in a semi-livea semi-live situation with defenders who are moving and stunting.

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Stance and Start

Before anything else is covered in

Before anything else is covered in the course ofthe course of training or

training or evaluating an O-Linemevaluating an O-Lineman, an, the initialthe initial stance and steps taken when delivering the block stance and steps taken when delivering the block mustmust be taught and m

be taught and mastered. astered. If a lineman has If a lineman has improperimproper footwork then the rest of the b

footwork then the rest of the block will usually fail.lock will usually fail. Each type of step maximizes your

Each type of step maximizes your speed and accuracyspeed and accuracy to the target and must always be focused on and to the target and must always be focused on and practiced.

practiced. The following is a The following is a list of the slist of the step types wetep types we will teach and the blocks they

will teach and the blocks they are associated with.are associated with.

B

A

D

E

C

F

B

A

D

E

C

F

Proper Block Steps

Proper Block Steps (Steps are (Steps are short and choppy–short and choppy– Do notDo not overextend but

overextend but ‘Stomp’‘Stomp’ your feet your feet as you move.)as you move.) Drive Block (Base)

Drive Block (Base) ••Down BlocksDown Blocks

••Gap Seal/Reach (Used in Inside and Gap Seal/Reach (Used in Inside and Outside Zone)Outside Zone) ••Pull and Trap (Used in Trapping and Folding)Pull and Trap (Used in Trapping and Folding)

The player will get in a proper stance, the coach will evaluate and correct and on

The player will get in a proper stance, the coach will evaluate and correct and on the call will fire out full speed with the steps he was instructed to use.the call will fire out full speed with the steps he was instructed to use.

A, Drive Step A, Drive Step

6 inch drive step toward Aiming Point. Usually the 2nd power 6 inch drive step toward Aiming Point. Usually the 2nd power

Step that gains ground up field. Step that gains ground up field.

B. Lead Step B. Lead Step

6 inch directional step toward Aiming Point. Used for 6 inch directional step toward Aiming Point. Used for Base, Zone Blocking

Base, Zone Blocking schemes, or Down schemes, or Down blocks. blocks. Use aUse a sharper angle for Rip Reach and Overtake

sharper angle for Rip Reach and Overtake blocks.blocks. C. Slide Step

C. Slide Step

6 inch directional step toward Aiming Point. Used for 6 inch directional step toward Aiming Point. Used for

Zone Blocking schemes, Hinge Blocks, and for Zone Blocking schemes, Hinge Blocks, and for

Overtake blocks on stretch plays. Overtake blocks on stretch plays.

D. Drop Step D. Drop Step

Pivot Step that rotates hips toward Aiming Point. Used Pivot Step that rotates hips toward Aiming Point. Used for Outside

for Outside Zone Blocking Zone Blocking if if covered, when facing covered, when facing anan OUTSIDE SHADE defender, on combo blocks, or when OUTSIDE SHADE defender, on combo blocks, or when

folding. folding. E. Bucket Step E. Bucket Step

Drop Step that pivots hips and shoulders toward Aiming Drop Step that pivots hips and shoulders toward Aiming

Point but puts

Point but puts hips more hips more perpendicular to LOS. perpendicular to LOS. UsedUsed for Outside Zone Blocking when uncovered, inside trap for Outside Zone Blocking when uncovered, inside trap

and pulling. and pulling. F. Crossover Step F. Crossover Step

6 inch directional step toward Aiming Point that puts 6 inch directional step toward Aiming Point that puts

hips slightly perpendicular to

hips slightly perpendicular to LOS. LOS. Used for Used for DownDown Blocks.

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DUCK WALK

DUCK WALK. . Make sure Make sure steps are steps are short andshort and quick.

quick. We are We are not running not running through chute. through chute. PumpPump arms

arms back aback and nd forth. forth. 22ndnd_{step should never go}_{step should never go}

past 1

past 1stst_{step in footwork sequence.}_{step in footwork sequence.}

WARM UP

FIT UP AND DRIVE

FIT UP AND DRIVE. . Bag holder Bag holder align a align a few inches awfew inches away from blocker. ay from blocker. On count, OL On count, OL will execute will execute drive block indrive block in correct fit position, (head at midline)

correct fit position, (head at midline) and drive with short, pand drive with short, power steps. ower steps. After you get movement, usAfter you get movement, usually when youually when you clear the sled, then g

clear the sled, then get the hips through et the hips through and lift with the and lift with the arms. arms. KEY:KEY: Horizontal leverage followed by Vertical liftHorizontal leverage followed by Vertical lift in a coordinated, arcing motion.

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Base 90

•45 degree PS Step •45 degree PS Step •2

•2ndnd_{step on ground, the power step}_{step on ground, the power step}

•Short choppy steps down board •Short choppy steps down board

•45 degree PS step •45 degree PS step •2

•2ndnd_{step crossover, shoulders square}_{step crossover, shoulders square}

•Drive up the field •Drive up the field

Wide C

Rip / Overtake

•Open Step/Drop Step •Open Step/Drop Step •2

•2ndnd_{step on ground quickly}_{step on ground quickly}

•Should be in line with 1 •Should be in line with 1stst_step_step

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Single Man Drive Sled

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– Purpose: Teach lineman to

Purpose: Teach lineman to stay low, take small choppy

stay low, take small choppy steps, and

steps, and keep base on

keep base on

run blocking

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– Technique:

Technique:

•• Execute base step.

Execute base step.

•• Strike with both hands inside cylinder.

Strike with both hands inside cylinder.

•• Head should be level with top band of bag.

Head should be level with top band of bag.

•• Keep arms slightly extended without collapsing into a shoulder block.

Keep arms slightly extended without collapsing into a shoulder block.

•• After movement is established, get hips through, lift and continue to drive.

After movement is established, get hips through, lift and continue to drive.

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Contact

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Purpose: Teach linem

Purpose: Teach lineman to explode out of stance and make contact

an to explode out of stance and make contact with ‘blockin

with ‘blocking surface’

g surface’

(hands, facem

(hands, facemask, should

ask, shoulder pads).

er pads). Can be don

Can be done at ½

e at ½ speed work

speed working up to fu

ing up to full speed.

ll speed.

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Technique: T

Technique: THIS DR

HIS DRILL IS RU

ILL IS RUN WITH T

N WITH THE BOAR

HE BOARD SETUP

D SETUP.

. From 3 point

From 3 point stance line

stance line

up lineman vs. a bag holder

up lineman vs. a bag holder or live. The timing is usually 1

or live. The timing is usually 1

stst

_{step load hands up in a}

“wrestling”

“wrestling” position (

position (not on hips or ever behind t

not on hips or ever behind them), 2

hem), 2

ndnd

_{step deliver short punch as you}

make contact with your ‘blocking surface’

make contact with your ‘blocking surface’. Your head is up,

. Your head is up, aiming to LM, and your back is

aiming to LM, and your back is

flat.

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LM is never the PS shoulder, rather it is the PS number.

LM is never the PS shoulder, rather it is the PS number. That is the aiming point for your

That is the aiming point for your

helmet.

helmet. Hands should be

Hands should be inside of shoulders and

inside of shoulders and land as sh

land as shown in

own in picture.

picture.

SHOULDER ARE

SHOULDER ARE ALWAYS SQUARE

ALWAYS SQUARE TO LOS.

TO LOS. STAY LOW, FLAT

STAY LOW, FLAT BACK

BACK

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Base or Reach Block

Base or Reach Block:

: PS (or directiona

PS (or directional) step, hands at read

l) step, hands at ready, 2

y, 2

ndnd

_{step is up field and}

SPLITS D

SPLITS DEFEND

EFENDER.

ER. At the sam

At the same time rip your

e time rip your hands from

hands from the ready

the ready position

position in a

in a

short upward motion making contact with blocking surface at midpoint of defender.

Head should be slightly PS on contact. Once contact is made, then work to est.

Head should be slightly PS on contact. Once contact is made, then work to est. PS

PS

leverage.

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Stretch Block or UC in COMBO: Open Step, 2

ndnd

_{step gains}

_{step gains ground,}

_{ground, and squ}

_{and squares to}

_{ares to}

LOS. Punch is l

LOS. Punch is landed at midlin

anded at midline of the defender.

e of the defender. If you have made cont

If you have made contact head on,

act head on,

work head to PS LM.

X X LM LM

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Base 90

•45 degree PS Step, PUNCH •45 degree PS Step, PUNCH •2

•2ndnd_{step on ground, the power step}_{step on ground, the power step}

•Choppy steps drive down board •Choppy steps drive down board •Head at midline

•Head at midline

•45 degree PS step, PUNCH •45 degree PS step, PUNCH •2

•2ndnd_{step crossover, shoulders square}_{step crossover, shoulders square}

•3

•3rdrd_{step does not pass 2}_{step does not pass 2}ndnd_{. MAINTAIN}_{. MAINTAIN}

•Head slightly PS •Head slightly PS

Wide C

Seal / Sift

•1

•1stst_{step w/ inside foot flat & up field}_{step w/ inside foot flat & up field}

•Work ½

•Work ½ man & deliveman & deliver forearm blr forearm blow.ow. •Drive back using high knee.

•Drive back using high knee. •Used if you are UC man play side. •Used if you are UC man play side.

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Sift to LB

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•Work ½

•Work ½ man & deliman & deliver forever forearm blowarm blow •Drive back using high knee

•Drive back using high knee •Release and pickup flowing LB •Release and pickup flowing LB

Delivery Takeover

•1

•Each OL wo

•Each OL work ½rk ½ man & delivman & deliver forearmer forearm blow & drive back (

blow & drive back (high knee techniquehigh knee technique)) •1 Takeover, 1 Pickup LB

•1 Takeover, 1 Pickup LB

Half-Line Book

•WB lined up slightly outside OL •WB lined up slightly outside OL •OL execute base block to PS •OL execute base block to PS

•WB loop past hip of OL and attack 1 •WB loop past hip of OL and attack 1stst

inside LB inside LB

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HALF BENCH TO LB

HALF BENCH TO LB. . Deliver a one Deliver a one arm punch to arm punch to PS DL the PS DL the climb to LB. climb to LB. Note position of Note position of bag holder onbag holder on LOS.

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Backside Tags

•Combo block between BS lineman •Combo block between BS lineman •Outside man is covered

•Outside man is covered •COV man

-•COV man - wide bawide base step to mse step to midlineidline •UC man ½

•UC man ½ bench, wbench, work to LBork to LB

•In this scenario the DT does not •In this scenario the DT does not anchor in gap but flows play side. anchor in gap but flows play side. •UC man picks up DT while COV goes •UC man picks up DT while COV goes to LB

to LB

Stretch

•COV executes wide base •COV executes wide base

•UC takes path to PS gap, extending •UC takes path to PS gap, extending arm ready to takeover on inside charge arm ready to takeover on inside charge •Climb to

•Climb to LB LB (watch for (watch for cross stunt)cross stunt) These drills can be done inside the

These drills can be done inside the chute.

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Observe how the COV man is

aiming for midline, while UC

man is attacking PS half only.

In this picture we would prefer

that the UC man keeps his PS

hand free, only delivering a

should

shoulder and ½

er and ½ punch l

punch like in

ike in

the Delivery/Takeover exercise.

COV will work his hips PS.

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Wide

•Combo block between PS lineman •Combo block between PS lineman •COV man

-•COV man - wide bawide base step to mse step to midlineidline •UC man ½

•UC man ½ bench, wbench, work to LBork to LB •UC be ready to takeover. •UC be ready to takeover.

•In this scenario the DT does not •In this scenario the DT does not anchor but plays inside gap. anchor but plays inside gap.

•UC man picks up DT while COV goes •UC man picks up DT while COV goes to LB

to LB

NOTES NOTES This drill can be done inside the chute.

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3 Man COMBOS

3 Man COMBOS. . Combo Combo technique technique between between 33 linemen to the

linemen to the play side. play side. All the various All the various techniques wetechniques we have learned

have learned must now must now be executed. be executed. We will presentWe will present the half line with various alignments. What we will do is the half line with various alignments. What we will do is present one pair (C-G or G-T) with a DL / LB combo present one pair (C-G or G-T) with a DL / LB combo problem, while

problem, while leaving leaving the third the third man covered. man covered. AlterAlter the alignments so we have different COV / UCOV the alignments so we have different COV / UCOV combinations.

combinations.

DT is in a 2i Tech with the OT covered by a 5 Tech DT is in a 2i Tech with the OT covered by a 5 Tech DE.

DE. LB is LB is playing a playing a 30 30 Tech. Tech. OG is OG is covered insidecovered inside shade, will make a COMBO type call with the UC C. shade, will make a COMBO type call with the UC C. OT is solo and must drive DE off LOS or est.

OT is solo and must drive DE off LOS or est. leverage and work to sideline.

leverage and work to sideline.

DT played A

DT played A gap, LB plugs gap, LB plugs B. B. COV OG wCOV OG works a Sealorks a Seal technique as he and the C execute Delivery /

technique as he and the C execute Delivery / Takeover to the LB.

Takeover to the LB.

C

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3 Man COMBOS

3 Man COMBOS. . Combo Combo technique technique between between 33 linemen to the

linemen to the play side. play side. All the various All the various techniques wetechniques we have learned

have learned must now must now be executed. be executed. We will presentWe will present the half line with various alignments. What we will do is the half line with various alignments. What we will do is present one pair (C-G or G-T) with a DL / LB combo present one pair (C-G or G-T) with a DL / LB combo problem, while

problem, while leaving leaving the third the third man covered. man covered. AlterAlter the alignments so we have different COV / UCOV the alignments so we have different COV / UCOV combinations.

combinations.

DT is in a 2i Tech with the OT covered by a 5 Tech DT is in a 2i Tech with the OT covered by a 5 Tech DE.

DE. LB is LB is playing a playing a 30 30 Tech. Tech. OG is OG is covered insidecovered inside shade, will make a COMBO type call with the UC C. shade, will make a COMBO type call with the UC C. OT is solo and must drive DE off LOS or est.

OT is solo and must drive DE off LOS or est. leverage and work to sideline.

leverage and work to sideline.

In this scenario we will have the 2i play over into the In this scenario we will have the 2i play over into the B gap while the LB comes over top to plug the A gap. B gap while the LB comes over top to plug the A gap. The OG’s

The OG’s initial patinitial path and technih and technique put him in theque put him in the right position to

right position to engage and engage and take over take over the DT. the DT. TheThe C’s initial path and technique tracks him right to the C’s initial path and technique tracks him right to the LB.

LB.

C

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Pulling / Trapping

Pulling / Trapping. . 2 man drill designed 2 man drill designed to teach men to teach men to work their trap to work their trap and pulland pull techniques. In the left side techniques. In the left side diagram the DLdiagram the DL has anchored onto the LOS, so the lead man est. PS leverage and the trailer loops outside to the 2

has anchored onto the LOS, so the lead man est. PS leverage and the trailer loops outside to the 2ndnd_level._{level. In}_{In the}_{the right}_{right side}_side

diagram the DL

diagram the DL has played up has played up field across the LOS. field across the LOS. The lead manThe lead man kicks him to the kicks him to the outside, while the trailer cuts outside, while the trailer cuts up inside toup inside to the 2

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LB CUTOFF

–

– Purpose: To

Purpose: To teach the proper techniqu

teach the proper technique for blocking

e for blocking a LB

a LB flowing

flowing to playside.

to playside.

–

– LB is 4 –

LB is 4 – 5 yds off ball sl

5 yds off ball slightly b

ightly backsid

ackside.

e.

–

– On count, OL will takeoff through PS gap and cutoff LB pursuit.

On count, OL will takeoff through PS gap and cutoff LB pursuit.

–

– If near LB charg

If near LB charges, then lock ont

es, then lock onto him else contin

o him else continue on angle to

ue on angle to BS LB.

BS LB.

–

– If LB looks to cross face, rip BS arm across and get body through the LB.

If LB looks to cross face, rip BS arm across and get body through the LB.

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7

5

MIDDLEMIDDLE

4

8

RUN

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Bear (G-C-G covered) Bear (G-C-G covered) 50 50 Navajo Navajo 45+ 45+ OS / CB OS / CB 57 (37) 57 (37) 43 43 25 / 35 25 / 35

DEFENSIVE RECOGNITIO

DEFENSIVE RECOGNITION –

N – _______

______________

_________ Formation

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TRAP/PULL TRAP/PULL

A.Open step with PS foot, whip PS arm around

A.Open step with PS foot, whip PS arm around to get shoulders perpendicular to LOSto get shoulders perpendicular to LOS B.2

B.2ndnd_{step is flat down LOS gains ground and gets you r}_{step is flat down LOS gains ground and gets you r unning.}_unning. SKIP PULL

SKIP PULL

A.Drop BS foot back followed by PS foot almost like a pass set. A.Drop BS foot back followed by PS foot almost like a pass set. B.3rd step is with BS foot, 4th i

B.3rd step is with BS foot, 4th is with PS foot. s with PS foot. Both are directional like a base block stBoth are directional like a base block step.ep. C.Shoulders are parallel as you side step down LOS.

C.Shoulders are parallel as you side step down LOS. At POA, explode up field.At POA, explode up field. BASE, REACH, STRETCH BLOCK OR POST/OVERTAKE MAN IN COMBO BASE, REACH, STRETCH BLOCK OR POST/OVERTAKE MAN IN COMBO A.

A. Step with playsiStep with playside foot taking eitde foot taking either a 6" to 8" directional her a 6" to 8" directional step or a drop stestep or a drop step to aiming p to aiming point.point. B.

B. 22ndnd_{step: Base}_{step: Base –}_{– power step}_{power step split}_{split defender.}_{defender. Reach –}_{Reach – power step}_{power step gain g}_{gain ground, 3}_{round, 3}rdrd_{step splits defender.}_{step splits defender.} Stretch –

Stretch – Cross midline Cross midline to PS half of defento PS half of defender.der. B. For Base, full bench to landmark.

B. For Base, full bench to landmark. For Reach, strike with inside hanFor Reach, strike with inside hand to landmark to est. leverage andd to landmark to est. leverage and work through

work through aiming pointaiming point. . SHOULDERS SQUARE.SHOULDERS SQUARE. C. Shoot the hands, get to a lock-out as soon as

C. Shoot the hands, get to a lock-out as soon as possible bringing the hipspossible bringing the hips D. Do not cross over, keep

D. Do not cross over, keep shoulders square with LOSshoulders square with LOS DOWN BLOCK OR PINCH MAN IN COMBO DOWN BLOCK OR PINCH MAN IN COMBO A. Step with inside foot 6" to 8"

A. Step with inside foot 6" to 8" at approximately a 45 degree angle or lateral towards aiming pointat approximately a 45 degree angle or lateral towards aiming point B. Aiming point is below outside number of defender.

B. Aiming point is below outside number of defender. C. Drive through aiming point w

C. Drive through aiming point with strike bringing hipsith strike bringing hips, working, working outside hand to kidney area and off footoutside hand to kidney area and off foot upfield.

upfield.

TURN OUT

TURN OUT (May be covered or uncovered)(May be covered or uncovered) A. Block out to defender to outside on LOS A. Block out to defender to outside on LOS

B. Bucket step and attack. Aim at upfield side of defender's hip B. Bucket step and attack. Aim at upfield side of defender's hip C.

C. Drive through hip of Drive through hip of defender widening the hole, keedefender widening the hole, keeping baseping base D. Do not get beat across

D. Do not get beat across faceface

FOLD BLOCK (PINCH-PULL SCHEME) FOLD BLOCK (PINCH-PULL SCHEME) Turnout Blocker

Turnout Blocker A. Execute

A. Execute pin (down) pin (down) block block Fold Blocker

Fold Blocker A. Take good drop

A. Take good drop step gaining depth and distance with inside footstep gaining depth and distance with inside foot B. Clear turnout block by adjacent lineman

B. Clear turnout block by adjacent lineman C. Work upfield squaring through inside n C. Work upfield squaring through inside n umberumber D. Maintain base.

D. Maintain base.

INDY block types utilized in this system.

B

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OFFENSIVE LINE BLOCKS AND TECHNIQUES

TRAP BLOCK TRAP BLOCK

A. Take pull step gaining depth and distance A. Take pull step gaining depth and distance B. Take 2nd step back up

B. Take 2nd step back up into LOSinto LOS

C. Aiming point is upfield side of defender's hip C. Aiming point is upfield side of defender's hip D.

D. Trap inside out, briTrap inside out, bring hips to dig ng hips to dig man out of hole, man out of hole, and get feetand get feet out of holeout of hole X-BLOCK

X-BLOCK

A. TE executes reach block on DE A. TE executes reach block on DE

B.Wing cuts inside of TE block and reaches to

B.Wing cuts inside of TE block and reaches to 22ndnd_{level to block LB}_{level to block LB}

FAN / HINGE BLOCK FAN / HINGE BLOCK

Pass block technique and BS run blocking Pass block technique and BS run blocking A. Take good PS

A. Take good PS step (Zone Step) with inside foot without gaining depth and distancestep (Zone Step) with inside foot without gaining depth and distance

B. Begin to hinge step with outside foot, turn outside shoulder away from LOS, staying low, arms B. Begin to hinge step with outside foot, turn outside shoulder away from LOS, staying low, arms extended, and watching for inside rush

extended, and watching for inside rush

C. Shuffle for depth and protect the backside gap C. Shuffle for depth and protect the backside gap

CUTOFF BLOCK CUTOFF BLOCK A. This is a position block.

A. This is a position block. Idea is to get to the next gap over in anticipatiIdea is to get to the next gap over in anticipation of the DL’s read of theon of the DL’s read of the play flow

play flow

B. Step with inside foot 6" to 8"

B. Step with inside foot 6" to 8" at approximately a 45 degree angle or towards next gap at approximately a 45 degree angle or towards next gap over at theover at the LOS

LOS

B. Plant and hinge step toward defender B. Plant and hinge step toward defender C. Do not look to chase 2

C. Do not look to chase 2ndnd_{level defenders unless they are bl}_{level defenders unles}_{s they are blitzing}_{itzing or moving hard}_{or moving hard across}_{across the LOS}_{the LOS} INSIDE ZONE SCHEME

INSIDE ZONE SCHEME

A. Overall look of an inside zone blocking scheme

A. Overall look of an inside zone blocking scheme for two OLfor two OL B. In this diag

B. In this diagram, the 3 tech iram, the 3 tech is covering the guard. s covering the guard. Since theSince the running lane is in running lane is in the B gap, the OTthe B gap, the OT will POST the DT to help the G

will POST the DT to help the G get on the PS shoulder of the DT.get on the PS shoulder of the DT. C. If the 3 widens into the path of

C. If the 3 widens into the path of the OT, then the OT the OT, then the OT will take over the block and the G will take over the block and the G will get towill get to the 2

the 2ndnd_level._level.

B

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SIFT BLOCK SIFT BLOCK

A. Step with inside foot taking a 6' to 8"

A. Step with inside foot taking a 6' to 8" directional step to aiming point.directional step to aiming point. B. Aiming point is through inside gap.

B. Aiming point is through inside gap.

C. Rip hard through inside gap. Do not get beat a

C. Rip hard through inside gap. Do not get beat a cross face.cross face. D. Try to work to next level. Responsible for LB

D. Try to work to next level. Responsible for LB run through to second level.run through to second level.

CUT LOG CUT LOG

A. Pull, gaining depth and distance with drop step A. Pull, gaining depth and distance with drop step B.

B. Hug LOSHug LOS, throw head, throw head, shoul, shoulders, anders, and hip acrosd hip across FAR hip.s FAR hip.

C. Drive through hip, do not cut too low. Aiming point is between hip and

C. Drive through hip, do not cut too low. Aiming point is between hip and upper thigh area trying to getupper thigh area trying to get backside hip across defender's

backside hip across defender's outside hipoutside hip RIP-REACH

RIP-REACH

The Rip-Reach block will be used by all covered

The Rip-Reach block will be used by all covered blockers on the outside zone plays, and by the bablockers on the outside zone plays, and by the ba ck-sideck-side OL on the inside zone play vs. an inside shade. The purpose is to overt

OL on the inside zone play vs. an inside shade. The purpose is to overtake a ake a defender that is head-up ordefender that is head-up or outside, gaining outs

outside, gaining outside leverage. ide leverage. There is less emphasis with thiThere is less emphasis with this block on driving the opponent back,s block on driving the opponent back, and more on gaining

and more on gaining outside positionoutside position, , to allow our back to allow our back to get outside. to get outside. The blocker will take The blocker will take a normal 6"a normal 6" lateral step playside, and then cros

lateral step playside, and then crossover on his second step. sover on his second step. While making the second step, thWhile making the second step, the blockere blocker will dip his inside shoulder and rip his inside arm low across the body of the d

will dip his inside shoulder and rip his inside arm low across the body of the d own defender, gainingown defender, gaining outside position.

outside position. He will then drive his outsiHe will then drive his outside hand into the defender's outside pec, and squeeze him backde hand into the defender's outside pec, and squeeze him back while swinging to the outsi

while swinging to the outside. de. The blocker's shoulders should now be somThe blocker's shoulders should now be somewhat square as he drives theewhat square as he drives the defender upfield.

defender upfield.

OVERTAKE BLOCK and POST BLOCK OVERTAKE BLOCK and POST BLOCK An Overtake block is used by covered

An Overtake block is used by covered linemen on the outside zone. The purpose is to "overtake"linemen on the outside zone. The purpose is to "overtake" the next down defender, and assume that block, freeing the next blocker

the next down defender, and assume that block, freeing the next blocker over to climb to the LBover to climb to the LB level.

level. The covered linemThe covered lineman will stan will step laterally ep laterally 6“6“ and get outsiand get outside leverage, mde leverage, much like the uch like the Rip-Reach. Rip-Reach. HeHe then tries to get "ahead" of the

then tries to get "ahead" of the next down defender, in essence pushing his teammate off him so thatnext down defender, in essence pushing his teammate off him so that he may climb

he may climb to the next level. to the next level. The PIN_RELEASE man will taThe PIN_RELEASE man will take ake a shallow PS step, wshallow PS step, working upfield andorking upfield and working the PS half of the DL w/o turning shoul

working the PS half of the DL w/o turning shoulders. ders. This will assist thThis will assist the covered man to takeover block.e covered man to takeover block.

OFFENSIVE LINE BLOCKS AND TECHNIQUES

B

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COMBO BLOCKS

Coaching point.

Coaching point. Combo blocks occur because there is an Combo blocks occur because there is an uncovered lineman. No matter what the situation, you must determineuncovered lineman. No matter what the situation, you must determine your landmark on your covered man at pre-snap and that will become your block path.

your landmark on your covered man at pre-snap and that will become your block path. That could all change at the snap if the DLThat could all change at the snap if the DL does not anchor on

does not anchor on you or you or in the pre-snap gap. in the pre-snap gap. Observe the alignments of your DL Observe the alignments of your DL and LB. and LB. If the T If the T has been 3 has been 3 tech and is pre-tech and is pre-snap 2 tech

snap 2 tech (head up), (head up), he is probably looking to he is probably looking to shoot A gap wshoot A gap while LB loops around to hile LB loops around to the B gap. the B gap. A defender aligned in a A defender aligned in a gap isgap is less likely to stunt because of

less likely to stunt because of the distance to cover, the distance to cover, he will probably shade toward the gap he will probably shade toward the gap he is stunting into.he is stunting into.

C

LB

T

This diagram shows a typical pre-snap alignment for a C This diagram shows a typical pre-snap alignment for a C and G.

and G. The C The C is UC while is UC while the G the G is COV. is COV. The arrowsThe arrows show a possible stu

show a possible stunt between the nt between the two. two. Based on theBased on the WCS the C and G decide to execute a COMBO block. WCS the C and G decide to execute a COMBO block. WCS Pre-Snap

WCS Pre-Snap •C –

•C – 3 tech loops into 3 tech loops into A gap and craA gap and crashes into meshes into me and/or across LOS

and/or across LOS •G –

•G – 3 tech gets across L3 tech gets across LOS through B gap or 3OS through B gap or 3 tech stunts into A gap and crashes into C while I tech stunts into A gap and crashes into C while I get caught up

get caught up in his rush. in his rush. Now no one blocksNow no one blocks the LB coming ov

the LB coming over the top. er the top. Establish a LM Establish a LM andand the footwork that will position

the footwork that will position me to prevent bothme to prevent both scenarios. scenarios.

C

LB

T

•Correct Zone Combo technique to handle WCS •Correct Zone Combo technique to handle WCS

•G –

•G – directional step to LM, aim for Pdirectional step to LM, aim for PS ½. Look to contS ½. Look to control PS gap, cover uprol PS gap, cover up the 3 Tech and drive dow

the 3 Tech and drive down LOS. n LOS. If he anchors, isolatIf he anchors, isolate him from POA ande him from POA and drive off L

drive off LOS. OS. If he If he moves PS, moves PS, run him down run him down the line the line (square shoulders)(square shoulders) and do not allow any

and do not allow any penetration across LOS. Get movement so RB canpenetration across LOS. Get movement so RB can make his read.

make his read. •C –

•C – same step towsame step toward near hip of 3 ard near hip of 3 tech. tech. If he atIf he attacks, G will htacks, G will help steer himelp steer him so you can work to LM while he clim

so you can work to LM while he climbs to 2bs to 2ndnd_{level. C will work the PS hip of}_{level. C will work the PS hip of}

the T

the T while climbing twhile climbing to the o the LB, LB, waiting for waiting for him to him to declare. declare. IfIf he moveshe moves sharply to the PS, the

sharply to the PS, then release and get him. n release and get him. If he is anchoring, continIf he is anchoring, continueue working the COMBO up field right to him.

working the COMBO up field right to him.

C

LB

T

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A combination block between two adjacent players utilizing the PINCH technique to seal the down defensive lineman working to backside A combination block between two adjacent players utilizing the PINCH technique to seal the down defensive lineman working to backside LB at 2

LB at 2ndnd_level._{level. In this sc}_{In this scheme, the outsi}_{heme, the outside OL is wo}_{de OL is working dow}_{rking down not to the play}_{n not to the playside.}_{side. If we appe}_{If we append the term “T}_{nd the term “TO”}_{O” then the outside}_{then the outside OL is still}_{OL is still}

helping to seal backside, but is working to 2

helping to seal backside, but is working to 2ndnd_{level PLAYSIDE LB.}_{level PLAYSIDE LB.}

C C GG TT T T GG YY Y Y A

Accee DDeeuuccee TTrreeyy T

Trreeyy DDeeuuccee AAccee

Ace

B

Deuce

B

E

B

Down (combo is off-block inside gaps)

B

E

B

Ace TO

B

Blo

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Blo

Blocki

cking C

ng Call

alls –

s – Sco

Scoop

op

2 or more adjacent offensive linem

2 or more adjacent offensive lineman working togethean working together toward ther toward the playside on a defensive linemaplayside on a defensive lineman on level one to a n on level one to a linebacker insidelinebacker inside covering DL.

covering DL. Covered man is getting help from BCovered man is getting help from BS Uncovered teammate who will attempt to S Uncovered teammate who will attempt to takeover block. takeover block. Concept is to work Concept is to work to first 2to first 2ndnd

level LB inside of the covered OL. level LB inside of the covered OL.

C C GG TT T T GG YY Y Y S

Siinnggllee DDoouubbllee TTrriippllee S

Slluugg SSwwaapp SSccoooopp

Solid Solid Trip Trip Heavy Heavy Trio Trio

Heavy

B

TRIPLE

(OT was posting

(OT was posting DE and climbinDE and climbing pre-snap. g pre-snap. TheThe stunt changed that)

stunt changed that)

Trip w/ ACE TO Playside

B

DOUBLE

B

SCOOP

(INSIDE ZONE BSG and C) (INSIDE ZONE BSG and C)

B

Do

Doub

uble

le -- TO

TO

(G is Covered here, UC OT

(G is Covered here, UC OT -no reason to help-no reason to help TE.

TE. Pinch from Pinch from T, BS help fT, BS help from C.)rom C.)

B

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Blo

Blocki

cking

ng Ca

Calls

lls -- Fo

Fold

ld

C C GG TT T T GG YY Y Y G

Gaas s Rtt..R TTaagg EEaatt E

Eaatt TTaagg GGaas s LLtt..

T

Taaee GGaatt Sag Lt.Sag Lt. Sag Rt.Sag Rt. GatGat TaeTae

The naming scheme indicates who the two OL’s involved in the

The naming scheme indicates who the two OL’s involved in the Fold and who is Pin Blocking and who is

Fold and who is Pin Blocking and who is the Folder.

the Folder.

The first and last lette

The first and last letters are the indicators.

rs are the indicators. The first letter

The first letter indicates who the Fo

indicates who the Fold blocker is and the last

ld blocker is and the last indicates the Pin

indicates the Pin

blocker.

blocker. In the case of Gas and Sag, we tag the call with a left or a right to tell which guard the center wi

In the case of Gas and Sag, we tag the call with a left or a right to tell which guard the center will be working

ll be working

with.

1.S is the Center

2.G is the Guard

3.T is the tackle

4.E is the End

B

G G TT Gat Gat

B

T T G G Tag Tag

B

G G C C Gas Rt (BSG and C) Gas Rt (BSG and C)

B

T T EE Tae Tae

B

TAG OUT Call TAG OUT Call

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Bloc

Blocking

king Cal

Calls

ls –

– Add

Additiona

itionall

B

Trap 3 Call Trap 3 Call

B

Trap 5 Call Trap 5 Call

B

G Scheme G Scheme

B

Toe It Toe It

B

TAE w/ Step It (RB must block ILB) TAE w/ Step It (RB must block ILB)

B

Trap Trap -- RacRack k

B

Power Seal

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PASS BLOCKING

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Pass Blocking

Pass Blocking Fundamentals

Fundamentals

PASS BLOCKING TECHNIQUES PASS BLOCKING TECHNIQUES Set the feet (Quick to the

Set the feet (Quick to the Set)Set) Balance the body (Wide b

Balance the body (Wide base with stager)ase with stager) Control the Punch (attack the d

Control the Punch (attack the defender)efender) Teaching Progression Fundamentals Teaching Progression Fundamentals

Know where the QB is and the depth of his set. Know where the QB is and the depth of his set. Understand alignments and movement of rushers. Understand alignments and movement of rushers. Use correct levels/ splits and stance

Use correct levels/ splits and stance Maintain yo

Maintain your “square”ur “square” balance and angles (balance and angles (Keep the doorKeep the door closed, feet lead hands)

closed, feet lead hands)

All sets should maintain leverage between QB and rushing All sets should maintain leverage between QB and rushing defender

defender

Operate under controlled aggressive, never lose poise Operate under controlled aggressive, never lose poise Always know where your help is.

Always know where your help is. STANCE

STANCE Post Foot

Post Foot-- is the foot closest to the qis the foot closest to the quarterbacks seuarterbacks set (inside). Itt (inside). It should be slightly forward

should be slightly forward Kick Foot

Kick Foot-- is the foot furthis the foot furthest away froest away from the quarterbm the quarterback setack set (outside). It should be slightly back

(outside). It should be slightly back Weight

Weight-- Balanced, disBalanced, distributed on itributed on instep of feet, knnstep of feet, kneesees

buckled-buckled- should be locked inwarshould be locked inward to shrink expansion of yourd to shrink expansion of your hips, and control weight distribution.

hips, and control weight distribution. Tall at 90

degrees-Tall at 90 degrees- shoulders shshoulders should be perpenould be perpendicular todicular to ground and create 45-degree angle with legs.

ground and create 45-degree angle with legs.

Eyes should up and out, control chin in an upward manor. Eyes should up and out, control chin in an upward manor. Arms should be raised and relaxed within the framework of the Arms should be raised and relaxed within the framework of the chest

chest

Weight Balance

Weight Balance-- distribution odistribution on instep of yn instep of your feetour feet

Back & Shoulders Back & Shoulders Straight Up –

Straight Up – should be perpeshould be perpendicular to grounndicular to ground and create 45d and create 45 degree angles with your legs

degree angles with your legs Head & Eyes

Head & Eyes Up &

Out-Up & Out- should contrshould control chin in upward manol chin in upward mannerner Arms

Arms

Relax set high and tight to body ready to deliver punch to Relax set high and tight to body ready to deliver punch to defender.

defender. Elbows Elbows cockedcocked SETS

SETS

Aggressive at LOS Aggressive at LOS

Drop set checking 2nd level defender inside out Drop set checking 2nd level defender inside out Vertical –Edge Rushers

Vertical –Edge Rushers

Open-Open- Slide side wSlide side work depth 1st thork depth 1st then widthen width Inside Rusher Inside Rusher Outside Rusher Outside Rusher Wide Rusher Wide Rusher

Positioning & Targeting Positioning & Targeting Inside out relationship Inside out relationship

Square to defender / Square to QB Square to defender / Square to QB Frame feet to target

Frame feet to target Focus on target Focus on target

Movement (feet) keep feet active Movement (feet) keep feet active

Uncovered Drop 1st step with inside step (Active Feet) Uncovered Drop 1st step with inside step (Active Feet) Slide Shuffle (Kick)

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Pass Blocking

SET SET P POOSSTT PPOOSSTT SET SET

The inside foot is called the POST foot and the outside foot is called The inside foot is called the POST foot and the outside foot is called the SET foot. The feet

the SET foot. The feet should be about should be about shoulder width. shoulder width. Keep in mindKeep in mind that too narrow a stance takes away from stability while too wide a that too narrow a stance takes away from stability while too wide a stance inhibits lateral movement. Weight should be concentrated on stance inhibits lateral movement. Weight should be concentrated on the inside of both feet. Forcin

the inside of both feet. Forcing the knees inside helg the knees inside helps to placeps to place thethe weight on the inside. By having the weight inside, the blocker is able weight on the inside. By having the weight inside, the blocker is able to move to the insid

to move to the inside or outside more or outside more effectivelye effectively. If the weight. If the weight is onis on the outside foot, the lateral steps inside or outside will be big and the outside foot, the lateral steps inside or outside will be big and slow.

slow. •Kick step

-•Kick step - Outside step with the SET foot. Keep weight concentrated on inside Outside step with the SET foot. Keep weight concentrated on inside foot and leg. The ankle is wider than thfoot and leg. The ankle is wider than the kneee knee and the knee is wider than the hip. This helps to maintain the weight on the inside leg. If the weight transfers to the outside leg, and the knee is wider than the hip. This helps to maintain the weight on the inside leg. If the weight transfers to the outside leg, the ability to continue kick stepping is lost. The nose should stay aligned with the crotch.

the ability to continue kick stepping is lost. The nose should stay aligned with the crotch. •Power Step

-•Power Step - Flat, aggressive, inside step with the post foot. It is intended to take away inside rush lanes. Once Flat, aggressive, inside step with the post foot. It is intended to take away inside rush lanes. Once again, don’t letagain, don’t let the head go past midline of the body.

the head go past midline of the body. •Slide

-•Slide - Move by oppMove by opposite foot after Kicosite foot after Kick or Power step.k or Power step.

Slide Slide Power Power 2 2 1 1 Slide Slide Kick Kick 2 2 1 1

As the defender works to your outside (kick foot side) you give ground on a 45 while keeping inside leverage. If the defender As the defender works to your outside (kick foot side) you give ground on a 45 while keeping inside leverage. If the defender works to your inside (post foot side) then you work flat and don't give any ground. If the defender crosses your post foot, then works to your inside (post foot side) then you work flat and don't give any ground. If the defender crosses your post foot, then you must turn the block into a run block

you must turn the block into a run block because the defender isbecause the defender is in a great position to beat you in a great position to beat you at this point. It is also veryat this point. It is also very important to work the arms during pass protection. Whichever direction the defender moves you lock out that arm to try and important to work the arms during pass protection. Whichever direction the defender moves you lock out that arm to try and turn the defender's shoulders so it is more difficult to continue in that direction.

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Footwork vs.

Footwork vs. alignments

alignments

2

1

Tight (3 or 5 Tech) Tight (3 or 5 Tech)

T

4

3

2

1

Tight (3 or 5 Tech Tight (3 or 5 Tech w/ inside charge) w/ inside charge)

T

3

4

1.

1. KiKick ck seset it in pn plalacece,, drive post knee drive post knee toward ground toward ground 2.

2. MoMove ve seset ft foooot tt too est. stagger and est. stagger and cover man cover man 3.

3. TiTimme te the he pupuncnchh 4.

4. If If ououtstsidide re rusush,h, kick step and kick step and stretch defender. stretch defender. 1. 1. KiKick ck ststep ep outside rush. outside rush. 2. 2. WhWhen hen h inside, be ready to inside, be ready to power step to deny power step to deny inside penetration inside penetration 3. 3. DoDon’n’t lt let et shoulder go soft shoulder go soft 4.

4. DriDrive ve bloblo position is lost. position is lost.

2

1

Loose (3 or 5 Tech) Loose (3 or 5 Tech)

T

3

1.

1. KiKick ck ststep ep gagainininingg width

width and depthand depth. . TheThe wider the alignment, wider the alignment, the deeper the kick the deeper the kick 2.

2. NosNose to ie to insnsidide nue numbmberer 3.

3. If If ververy y looloose, se, dondon’t’t overstep, use 2 kicks overstep, use 2 kicks to est. position to est. position 4.

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Technique vs. Wide Rush End

The most difficult skill to master in pass protection is the Tackle’s block on the wide aligned rusher. Below are techniques and tips for The most difficult skill to master in pass protection is the Tackle’s block on the wide aligned rusher. Below are techniques and tips for blocking the wide rusher.

blocking the wide rusher.

1. Narrow the stance with the toe pointing ou

1. Narrow the stance with the toe pointing outward slightly. Thetward slightly. The narrower stance allonarrower stance allows the blocker to cover more ground on the kick step.ws the blocker to cover more ground on the kick step. Increase the stagger of the stance.

Increase the stagger of the stance. 2. Determine the ju

2. Determine the junction point. The junctinction point. The junction point is the pointon point is the point at which the defenat which the defender will turn toward thder will turn toward the QB (and the Tackle)e QB (and the Tackle).. KnowledgeKnowledge of the junction point is important because the blocker’s shoulders should be parallel with the shoulder’s of the rusher when he turns toward of the junction point is important because the blocker’s shoulders should be parallel with the shoulder’s of the rusher when he turns toward the QB to p

the QB to prevent the outsidrevent the outside shouldee shoulder from being gr from being grabbed. rabbed. TipsTips to determine the to determine the junction pojunction point:int:

a. If the rusher’s outside foot is back, he will usually make his move to the QB on the 3rd step. Be ready to get shoulders parallel to rusher’s a. If the rusher’s outside foot is back, he will usually make his move to the QB on the 3rd step. Be ready to get shoulders parallel to rusher’s shoulders when he begins his 3rd step.

shoulders when he begins his 3rd step.

b. If the rusher’s inside foot is back, he will usually make his move to the QB on the 2nd step. Be ready to get shoulders parallel to rusher’s b. If the rusher’s inside foot is back, he will usually make his move to the QB on the 2nd step. Be ready to get shoulders parallel to rusher’s shoulders when he begins his 2nd step.

shoulders when he begins his 2nd step.

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NOTE: If the rusher’s backbone is pointed in NOTE: If the rusher’s backbone is pointed in rather than upfield, the above does not apply. rather than upfield, the above does not apply. Now block him like a normal rusher. Now block him like a normal rusher.