tx aandm offensiveline drills

TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE LINE DRILLS

2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK

OFFENSIVE LINE DRILLSOFFENSIVE LINE DRILLSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

RUN GAME DRILLSBASIC SKILLS – RUN GAMEBOXES (STANCE STARTS & PASS SETS)CHUTESC / QB EXCHANGEAGILITIES ROPESSLED FIRE FIT / FIT DRIVE / THRUBUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE COMBINATIONS)

BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS)BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (THREE MAN COMBINATIONS)BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE COMBINATIONS)

BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS)

BUILDING MAN BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS)

HIP ROLLHIT AND DRIVEDRIVE BLOCK PROGRESSIONCONTACT FITCOME TO STRAIN FINISH THE BLOCKRETAKE AND DRIVEDRIVE AND RESETANGLES OF THE BOARDWEAVE / FINISHBACK SIDE ZONE CUT DRILLPULLINGCLUB DRILL (TACKLES)TACKLE ZONE READSSLED FOREARM / SHOULDER LIFT (POST)HALF LINE PUNCH AND GRAB

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PASS GAME DRILLS

BUILDING MAN PASS BLOCKS (PASS PROTECTIONS)

BUILDING SLIDE PASS BLOCKS (PASS PROTECTIONS)

PUSH AND PULLQUICK HANDSSLIDE TO PUNCHMIRROR DODGEPUNCH AND RESETPUSH PULL BALANCE DRILLREDIRECT DRILLRETREAT DRILLSET / PUNCHSET / PUNCH 2nd MOVEFORCE SWITCHSTUNT PICK UP RECOGNITION1 on 1 vs. DEFENSIVE LINE2 on 2 vs. DEFENSIVE LINEOL / RB CHIP3 STEP CUT DRILLSCREEN BLOCKING AND TECHNIQUESSCREEN CUT DRILLRICOCHET – PASS PRO HALF LINEWRIST BANDWALK - THRU

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OFFENSIVE LINEOFFENSIVE LINE

BASIC SKILLS – RUN GAME

The following skills are the basic fundamental physical skills that must be mastered in order to be successful as an offensive lineman. This should be a self checklist that will allow you to judge your progress in the run game.

RUN TECHNIQUES1) Center / QB Exchange – Center Release2) MAN – Drive Block3) ZONE – Base Reach4) GAP – Down Block5) Quick Reach6) Reach - Influence and Drive7) Zone Techniques

a) Coveredb) Uncovered

8) Sift Technique9) Block a LB10) Pull and Trap (G)11) Pull and Log (C & G & T)12) Draw Block13) Peel14) Down Field Cut Block15) Finish – Dip / Rip / Cut

DOUBLE TEAMS1) Zone2) Gap3) Man4) Fold

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I. BOXES (STANCE STARTS / PASS SETS)

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the proper foot placement on air. To perfect the proper form of body control. Work the proper approach / set phase.

III. FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is the start of every approach Run Game. This is the start of every set in pass Game.

V. DESCRIPTION Line up 5 across by position – in rows, 2 feet in width with 5yds of

separation between each group. All set or run approach at the same time.

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I. CHUTES

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To master the abilities of maintaining low pad level. To perfect the linemen’s foot movement and body control.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Pad level is essential to WIN our blocks in our run and pass game.

V. DESCRIPTION Five men will align in the chutes. We will employ three different techniques -Drive / Reach / Cut Off Steps Fit Drive / Fire Fit / Thru

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I. C / QB EXCHANGE

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect exchange between C / QB


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Beginning of each play

V. DESCRIPTION Center – QB pairs All run plays All Pass Pro plays Goal Line

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I. AGILITIES ROPES

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Foot Speed Agility Athletic Ability


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Athletic Ability

V. DESCRIPTION Ropes 1 foot in the hole, 2 feet hole, crossover, 2 foot hop, 1 foot hop, 1 foot in

the hole.

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I. SLED FIRE FIT / FIT DRIVE / THRU

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the drive block progression. To teach the phases of drive blocking. Zone-reach / Gap-down / Man-drive block


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a part of every run play.

V. DESCRIPTION In the fit / fire to the fit / fit and drive / fire to the fit and drive. All 5 at once. Or Single man at a time.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE COMBINATIONS)

PLAY SIDE CALLS - CHIP, ‘R’-‘L’, SLIP, COMBO, SLAM

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on play side zone blocking

principles. To develop proper aiming points in zone blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various play side zone blocks.

III. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be part of the daily routine.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our zone blocking run game.

V. DESCRIPTION This drill works in two man combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on

the coach’s cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included)

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I. BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS)

BACK SIDE CALLS – ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on back side zone blocking

principles. To develop proper aiming points in zone blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various back side zone blocks.





VI. DIAGRAM

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I. BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (THREE MAN COMBINATIONS)

CALLS – TRIPLE, BIG SLIP, BIG COMBO, BIG APPLE, BIG B

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on zone blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in zone blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various zone blocks.



V. DESCRIPTION This drill works in three man combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on


VI. DIAGRAM

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OFFENSIVE LINEOFFENSIVE LINEI. BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE

COMBINATIONS)PLAY SIDE CALLS – ACE, DEUCE, TREY, QUAD

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on gap area blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in gap blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various gap blocks.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our gap blocking run game.



VI. DIAGRAM

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I. BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS)

BACK SIDE CALLS – STAB, CAT

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on gap blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in gap blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various gap blocks.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our gap blocking run game.



VI. DIAGRAM

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I. BUILDING MAN BLOCKS (COMBINATIONS)

CALLS – MINGO, FAN

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on man blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in man blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various man blocks.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our man blocking run game.

V. DESCRIPTION This drill works in man combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on


VI. DIAGRAM

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I. HIP ROLL

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL We are teaching the blocker to ROLL his hips and accelerate his feet

towards the defender utilizing strong leg drive while gaining ground.

III. FREQUENCY This drill is done once a week.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is utilized in the finishing phase of every block.

V. DESCRIPTION Offensive blocker will align three quarters deep in the chute. The defender will hold the bag in place at the end of the chute. The blocker will step and roll his hips to get movement of the defender. The blocker will work for the “hip marriage” position while maintaining a

good base and finishing the block.

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I. HIT AND DRIVE

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Put all aspects of the drive block together. Approach, contact and follow through.

III. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be done once a week.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in every aspect as an offensive lineman.

V. DESCRIPTION Blocker will align outside the front of the chute. The defender will hold the bag at the rear of the chute. The offensive blocker will accelerate out of his stance with a flat back and

explode into the bag. The blocker will drive the defender to the end of the board to finish the

block.

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I. DRIVE BLOCK PROGRESSION

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of drive blocking. Fire to the fit -To perfect the mechanics of firing into the FIT position. Fit and drive – To perfect the mechanics of contact to finish position. Fire to the fit, drive and finish – To perfect the drive block. To increase offensive lineman’s awareness of the feeling of proper aiming

points. To develop proper hand and hat placements when in the fit position.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used when the initial contact on the defender is employed.

V. DESCRIPTION The coach will utilize five man sled or five defenders holding bags. The

play will be called out by the coach. Blocker will align in a 3 point stance. Upon the coach’s cadence, the

blocker will then fire into #1-the aiming point, #2-finishing with good hat and hand placements on the sled in the FIT position.

Dependent upon the length of the drill, the blockers could fit & drive their knees moving the sled while maintaining the FIT position.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. CONTACT FIT

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the blocker to understand the use of leverage and where the power

is generated To teach the blocker how to use his blocking surface and base.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in every aspect as an offensive lineman.

V. DESCRIPTION Offensive blocker will align inside the chute. The defender will hold the bag in position with the blocker’s face and

hands on the bag. Defender will attempt to hold the blocker in place. The blocker will drive the defender down the board using proper leverage

position; proper angles of the knees and ankles.

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I. COME TO STRAIN

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of rolling hips and accelerating into a STRAIN

position. To increase offensive linemen awareness of the feeling of straining. To develop proper hand placements and effective finishing techniques.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in the running game and should be felt at the end of

every run block.

V. DESCRIPTION Offensive blocker will align directly across from defender holding a blue

shield. The blocker will place hands on the imaginary breast plates of bag with

thumbs up on and elbows slightly bent. On Cadence, the blocker will begin driving knees toward the defender and

roll hips to get movement out of the defender. At this time the blocker will maintain hips to hand marriage in a good

leverage position with hands extended and above the eyes while sustaining a drive.

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I. FINISH THE BLOCK

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of FINISH phase of the block versus an avoiding

defender. To increase offensive linemen awareness of the acceleration of the feet. To develop proper hand placements and an effective technique to control

the defender in finishing the block.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in the running game and should be felt at the end of

every run block.

V. DESCRIPTION Blocker will align in a three point stance parallel to the LOS. The defender will hold the blue bag, half way through the board allowing

the blocker to walk into the Fit position. While the blocker is pressed against the bag on the cadence of the Coach,

the blocker will start to accelerate his feet and drive the defender off the board. Once the blocker has driven the defender off the boards, he will start to move side to side as the blocker is driving his feet, similar to a Z motion.

The movement simulates a defender trying to get off the block and tackle a ball carrier.

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I. RETAKE AND DRIVE

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of LEVERAGE position of the block. To perfect knee bend need for leverage and drive technique. To develop proper hand replacement technique when regaining leverage

and controlling the breast plates of the defender.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in every block that the offensive lineman will

encounter.

V. DESCRIPTION Put two players facing each other and walk one of the players into the Fit

position. It is imperative that the blocker has proper shoulder leverage and proper

hand leverage to start the drill. The defender must have his hands on the shoulders of the blocker and

standing in an erect position leaning into the blocker. On command, the blocker will accelerate his feet and drive the defender

straight back while locking arms out to control defenders breast plates. On second command, the two players will abruptly switch positions and the

other player will become the drive blocker and the other becomes the defender.

During this procedure, it is important for the blocker to drop his hips to a Z position, punch to replace, and gain control with leverage and hand placement.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. DRIVE AND RESET

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To make the blocker aware as he drives the defender of how high his

leverage gets, and how he will narrow his base to a position where he will lose the defender and slip off the block.

When he returns to the proper striking position, it re-enforces proper positioning.

III. FREQUENCY This drill should be implemented upon coach’s discretion.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used primarily in our run game. We are utilizing the

ability to maintain control.

V. DESCRIPTION The defender will straddle the edge of the board holding a bag The blocker will press into the “Fit” position of the bag held at proper

shoulder leverage. On the cadence of the Coach, the blocker will accelerate his feet, as if the

blocker had struck the defender and driven the defender off the boards. When the Coach calls “Stop”, the blocker will correct his position back to a better knee bending and shoulder leverage position.

The Coach will start the blocker again with a cadence and drive the defender using proper shoulder and hand leverage.

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I. ANGLES OF THE BOARD

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of drive blocking versus various angles. To increase offensive lineman’s awareness of the feeling of proper foot

angles to set up the block. To develop proper hand placements and hat placements when working

angles.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in setting up the footwork (job site) of the block and

sustaining the emphasis of the drive block in the run game.

V. DESCRIPTION Boards will be placed at selected angles, 0*, 45* and varies degrees. Blocker will align in a three point stance parallel to the LOS. The defender will straddle the board while holding the blue bag. The blocker will accelerate out of his stance and explode into the bag. The blocker will then drive the defender to the end of the board to finish

the block.

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I. WEAVE / FINISH

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Drive block defender Vs. Movement. Finish the block in between the defender and the ball carrier. Dip and Rip.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This drill is utilized in ensuring the finishing of every block.

V. DESCRIPTION 3 Bags – straight lines 3 yards apart. Drive Block Weave (1 yard) back and forth. Finish Dip/Rip to put your body in between the defender and ball carrier.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. BACK SIDE ZONE CUT DRILL

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL This drill is designed to perfect the mechanics of getting defenders on the

ground on the backside of outside zone.

III. FREQUENCY This drill should be done twice per week.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is utilized in our run game and also in screens.

V. DESCRIPTION This drill is set off of the ½ line principle utilizing the C, BSG & BST The bags will be set strategically in a 2 gap differential. This way there is a

sprint from the three point stance to where the bags or defender will be located.

Blocker will ensure that his Hat is across the outside thigh board of the defender punching shoulder thru and rolling hips to eyes to the sky.

Be sure to enforce taking 1 more step than your body thinks you need to and no less than a 3 steps operation.

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I. PULLING

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the proper footwork, angle and technique for the different pulls as

they relate to the runs in our offense:a. Trap Blockb. Power Pull – Front Footd. Man Pull – Tag/Take

To make the puller aware of the probable entry point to block the Defender. As the puller starts, he must practice looking at the area of contact as

quickly as possible.

III. FREQUENCY This drill should be implemented upon coach’s discretion.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These pulls are used in our running game.

V. DESCRIPTION Set up cones with proper spacing to simulate the width of the OL at the

LOS. On the snap count, pivot off back foot, open hips and lead step to target. Puller must get to top speed quickly as the man with the bag is moving. Defenders will hold the bag and react to the different schemes in our

offense..

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I. CLUB DRILL (TACKLES)

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Get Tackles to widen Ends when running draw Use Defensive Ends momentum to Club him up field

III. FREQUENCY This drill should be done once per week.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique will be utilized in our inside Draws. We will also develop our screen releases because we are a heavy screen

team.

V. DESCRIPTION Tackles side by side, covered by DE. DE -Speed Rush up field in an attempt to get around the tackle. Tackle widen – plant 3rd step Club with inside hand. Release for your block.

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I. TACKLE ZONE READS

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Teach BST to adjust to LB/DE Zone Read Game.

III. FREQUENCY This drill should be done twice a week.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Pertains to Zone Read Game. Adjust Tackle

V. DESCRIPTION Tackles side by side vs DE and LB Vs. End / LB – Movement Split of Tackle Coach will direct DE and LB movement to give proper looks to OT.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. SLED FOREARM/SHOULDER LIFT (POST)

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Develop the Technique of the offensive line in our Zone Double Teams.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Zone Double Teams

V. DESCRIPTION Line up 5 offensive linemen on Sled. Have them fire to the fit position as the post man on a double team. Hold the fit position, coach will walk around and check.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. HALF LINE PUNCH AND GRAB

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Physical hands. Coordination of hands and feet.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME 1 on 1 Blocks. Stun the defender.

V. DESCRIPTION 3 on right / 3 on left. Outside shoulder – Reach block. Inside shoulder – cut off.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. BUILDING MAN PASS BLOCKS (PASS PROTECTIONS)

CALLS – FAN IT, DUAL, BASE, MIDDLE, ‘R’/’L’, SQUEEZE, JAM

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork in pass blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in pass protection blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements and punch in various man pass

protection blocks.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our man pass protections.

V. DESCRIPTION This drill works in man combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on

the coach’s cadence. Coach will direct the pressure of his choice.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. BUILDING SLIDE PASS BLOCKS (PASS PROTECTIONS)

CALLS – SINK, LEE/ROY, ROCCO/LEO, BIG ROCCO/BIG LEO, HARD and CYCLONE

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork in slide pass protection principles. To develop proper aiming points in pass protection blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements and punch in various man slide

protection blocks.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our slide pass protections.

V. DESCRIPTION This drill works in gap slide combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on

the coach’s cadence. Coach will direct the pressure of his choice.

VI. DIAGRAM

Continued on next page.

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I. PUSH AND PULL

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the blocker to maintain a proper balanced body position while

using good hand and shoulder leverage.

III. FREQUENCY This drill should be done once a week.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a technique that the offensive linemen will encounter in every

block.

V. DESCRIPTION Offensive blocker assumes football position. Defensive Man grabs shoulders of the offensive blocker. Protector will have his hands in a proper leverage position, with knees bent

forward, butt down and chest out. On cadence of Coach, Defensive man will push the protector back or pull

forward, twist to try to turn the blocker and knock him off balance. Blocker uses his hands to counter the push pull and he must maintain the

proper balanced position while trying to move him.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. QUICK HANDS

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To improve the hand speed of the pass protector. To be able to jam a pass rusher using one hand. To maintain inside foot level.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME The ability to use your hands is absolutely critical as an offensive lineman.

V. DESCRIPTION To utilize many bags so that the linemen can move into 2 man groups. One lineman will hold the bag tightly against his chest to create a flat

surface Pass protector will get into a balanced protection position with hands up

facing bag. On the start of the Coach, the protector will jam the bag as fast as he can

for 15 seconds. The Coach will use different combinations of hand jams.(2 hand jams,

high low jams, ABCD, single hand jams and twist jams)

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I. SLIDE TO PUNCH

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of delivering a PUNCH. To perfect ability to maintain a balanced position of the body while in

protection. To develop proper hand replacement technique when stunning the defender

to disrupt momentum and control.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in every pass block that the offensive lineman will

encounter.

V. DESCRIPTION Create a line on the 5 man sled. Blocker will start in a good football position with knees bent to the Z

position, butt in a bucket, elbows tight to the frame and hands in front slightly below the blockers numbers. The punch is a snap. This is a rapid fire drill.

The blocker will then slide to punch rolling hips and delivering a punch to the sled slightly above the bottom of the numbers.

It is essential that when the punch is delivered the blockers anchor is dropped.

After extension and finish of the blow, blocker will reset in good football position and continue sliding through remaining bags on the sled.

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I. MIRROR DODGE

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of MIRRORING a defender. To perfect ability to maintain a balanced position of the body while in

protection. To develop proper hand replacement technique when stunning the defender

to disrupt momentum and control.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in every pass block that the offensive lineman will

encounter.

V. DESCRIPTION Create a line on the 5 man sled. Blocker will start in a good football position with knees bent to the Z

position, butt in a bucket, elbows tight to the frame and hands in front slightly below the blockers numbers. The punch is a snap. This is a rapid fire drill.

The blocker will then slide to punch rolling hips and delivering a punch to the sled slightly above the bottom of the numbers.

It is essential that when the punch is delivered the blockers anchor is dropped.

After extension and finish of the blow, blocker will reset in good football position and continue sliding through remaining bags on the sled.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. PUNCH AND RESET

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the timing of the jam and the ability to maintain a balanced

position of the body


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a technique that will be utilized in our passing game.

V. DESCRIPTION The rusher will use a bag and hold the bag the long way to make the

surface as narrow as possible. The rusher will have the bag against his chest and hold the bag by

squeezing his elbows against the bag while his arms and hands extend past the edge of the bag.

As the drill starts, the defender will reach for the shoulders of the protector to simulate a rusher reaching to grab jersey

Pass protector will time his jam with the reach of the rusher. As the protector jams, he must anchor at the same time.

This movement will be repeated 3 to 4 times.

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I. PUSH PULL BALANCE DRILL

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the protector, how to recover his body when a pass rusher collides

with him. Allowing him to feel how his body must return to that balanced position he

had achieved before the defender made the contact.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a technique that the offensive linemen will encounter in every

block.

V. DESCRIPTION Blockers will put his hands behind his back. He will get his body in a

proper leverage position with knees bent forward, chest out towards defender and butt down.

The defender will walk up to the protector and push the blocker using both hands to his chest

The protector will get pushed back and the momentum will get the blocker in and out of balanced position.

When the protector is pushed out of balance, he must slow his feet, drop his butt and get his chest out. These movements will get the protector back to the proper balanced position.

Defender will repeat this 2 to 3 more times before the drill is finished

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I. REDIRECT DRILL

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the importance of hand leverage in our pass protection. To teach the protector how to replace his hands for leverage if he misses on

initial set. There is carry over as the protector must also anchor his body into the

balanced position to maintain shoulder leverage vs. the Rusher.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a technique that the offensive linemen will encounter in every pass

situation block.

V. DESCRIPTION Protector will walk into the rusher using a balanced body position (knees

bent forward, chest out, and butt down) with hands on the shoulders of the rusher simulating a missed Jam on his hands.

The pass rusher will put his hands on the chest of the pass protector and lean into the protector.

On the cadence of the Coach, the defender will drive his feet and push the protector back as if simulating a Bull Rush

Once the pass protector gets pushed back a couple of steps, he must redirect his hands back to and inside hand leverage position, and anchor his body to slow the rusher

This process will start again when the protector puts his hands on the shoulders of the defender. This drill will give the protector 3 or 4 reps of hand replacement and proper anchor position.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. RETREAT DRILL

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To emphasize the speed of the jam while moving the protector’s feet.

Emphasis is also on the ability of protector to jam a pass rusher and then switch the jam to an adjacent pass rusher. (Line Stunt)


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a technique that will be utilized in our passing game.

V. DESCRIPTION 2 defenders will hold 2 bags and stand on the side of each shoulder of the

pass protector. Pass protector will start the drill in between the defenders On the cadence of the Coach, the protector will shuffle backwards with

hands up in the proper pass protection position. As the protector is shuffling backwards, the rushers will move up field at

the protector. The protector will jam his hands into the rusher on one side and then to the

other side while losing ground.

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I. SET / PUNCH

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the blocker the proper steps at his target that will cut the angle of

the pass rusher to the QB. This drill will teach the blockers using all potential alignments of the

defensive lineman.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These situations are presented in all of our passing game.

V. DESCRIPTION Offensive players will align in front of hand held shields in 3 point stance. Pass Protector will get into a 3/2 point stance. On cadence of the Coach, the pass protector will take his initial 2 steps to

join the rusher. As the pass protector takes the proper initial steps to “Cut the Angle” of the

rusher, he will jam the rusher with his hands using proper hand leverage.

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I. SET / PUNCH 2nd MOVE

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the blocker to “Cut the Angle” of the rusher To use proper hand leverage and Jam the rusher After the initial contact, to get their hands and body back to a balance

position with knees bent to continue the pass protection.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These situations are presented in all of our passing game.

V. DESCRIPTION Offensive player lines up in a 3 point stance On the cadence of the Coach, the pass protector will “Cut the Angle” using

proper 2 step progression, and also, proper hand leverage with his Jam. The defender holding the bag will step at the blocker and once he has jammed the defender, he will take a second move at the protector.

The defender will change his direction between each jam of the protector.

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I. FORCE SWITCH

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach recognition of a line twist while executing pass protection skills

and improving reaction time.

III. FREQUENCY This drill should be utilized daily.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is utilized in identifying and adjusting to line stunts in our pass game.

V. DESCRIPTION There will be 3 defenders and 2 of the defenders will be holding bags. The 3 defenders will face the pass protector who will align in front of the

middle defender. The Coach will stand behind the pass protector and he will indicate when

the middle rusher will go after the snap. On the Coach’s directions, the middle defender will engage the protector or

loop behind the defender to one side, like stunting a defensive lineman. The pass protector will use the proper pass technique and adjust to the line

twist as it occurs in the drill.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. STUNT PICK UP RECOGNITION

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the proper method for picking up stunts while using the various

protections in our offense.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME We will face a lot of movement in the Big 12 Defensive schemes.

V. DESCRIPTION 5 Offensive blockers align in a 3 point stance on the LOS. Align 5 defenders covering all 5 offensive blockers. Start by running 2 Man Stunts, which the blockers work to pick up Progress to 3 Man Stunts.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. 1 on 1 vs. DEFENSIVE LINE

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To assimilate game tempo for teaching proper pass – pro skills.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is essential to the success of our pass protection schemes.

V. DESCRIPTION Offensive blockers align in their positions. Defensive players align in their positions, one at a time, rush the passer

(large bag). The offensive blocker works to keep the defender off the passer.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. 2 on 2 vs. DEFENSIVE LINE

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To assimilate game tempo for teaching proper pass-pro skills.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is essential to the success of our pass protection schemes.

V. DESCRIPTION Offensive blockers align in their position. Defensive blockers align in their position and two at a time run stunts. The offensive blockers work to pick-up the stunts.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. OL / RB CHIP

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the OT and the RB the skill of “Chipping”, a talented DE to slow

his rushing ability. It will also teach the Tackle that he cannot totally depend on the RB’s Chip

as his blocking assignment could eliminate the Chip Block.

III. FREQUENCY This drill should be done once a week. (Possibly varied dependent upon

opponent).

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME We will face a lot of movement in the Big 12 Defensive schemes.

V. DESCRIPTION This drill will involve the RB’s and the OT’s. Using the proper spacing of the center, Guard, and tackle is critical to the

success of this drill. We will practice this drill using all LT’s and RT’s with RB aligned in a

split back position behind the Tackle at normal depth. This is a self service drill so the extra linemen will be our demonstrate

DE’s On the Cadence, the Tackle will set to a DE and depending on alignment he

will take his proper set. At the same time, we will have a Lineman / Back simulate a LB’er so that Back can use him as a blocking assignment.

As the drill starts, the RB will check his LB’er, if he drops into coverage, the RB will release outside of the hip of the OT. If the DE shows outside of the frame of the Tackle, the RB will lower his shoulder and while running through, he will strike the outer ½ of his body and never slow his foot acceleration.

After collision with the DE, the RB will continue to execute his check down route.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. 3 STEP CUT DRILL

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Tackles cut DEs – 3 Step Attack DE – Get Hands down


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME 3 Step Game Get DE hands down

V. DESCRIPTION Tackle sets vs. 1 Def- Lunge Cut Play up field – Cut Def set – play off

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. SCREEN BLOCKING AND TECHNIQUES

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach proper Reads, Angles and Technique for blocking on screens.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME We will be a screen heavy team. This essential to making our screens

successful.

V. DESCRIPTION Align offensive line in position. Align defender in defensive corner position. Align defender in Inside Linebacker position. Call screen, on the snap count, work proper pass-set-strike-blow, release

Guard and Center. Give Guard and Center the different reads from the defense. Guard and Center react to the reads and take the proper angles to make

their blocks.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. SCREEN CUT DRILL

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL This drill is to perfect the mechanics of cutting in our screen game. We are working to perfect angles to the point of where the defender is

going to be and our aiming points of the outside thigh board to cut. Overall we are working the approach, contact and finish (roll) phases of the

cut block.

III. FREQUENCY This drill is done once a week.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is required of our line in our screen game.

V. DESCRIPTION Align square drill bags in areas of the linebackers or secondary players

dependent upon screens. Offensive Linemen from original position – Attack cut it.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. RICOCHET – PASS PRO HALF LINE

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Uncovered man in pass pro slide Ricochet to sure up both ends To ensure help to either adjacent linemen.

III. FREQUENCY This drill should be done twice a week.

IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Protection

V. DESCRIPTION Half Line or 3 in Middle. Slide Protection.

VI. DIAGRAM

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I. WRIST BAND

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL The wrist band will remind the protector to use proper hand leverage when

jamming the pass rusher and adjusting body positions.

III. FREQUENCY IV. This drill should be implemented upon coach’s discretion.

V. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is utilized in all of our pass protection. This is a drill that

will assist in the linemen’s ability to strike a defender in our pass game.

VI. DESCRIPTION The pass protector will put on the wrist bands and get into his 3 point

stance. The pass rusher will align over or shade align in front of the protector On the cadence, the pass rusher will get off above 3/4’ or less speed, and

use a swim move, or club and rip, or spin move at the pass protector The protector will pop off the ground using our technique of cutting the

angle and jam the rusher at the proper parts exposed by the rusher (numbers and shoulder)

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I. WALK - THRU

II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Knowledge of Fronts. Knowledge of Pressures. Knowledge of Line Stunts.


IV. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Tactical knowledge.

V. DESCRIPTION This is a scripted walk thru of all possibilities that we could face either in

the run or pass game.

VI. DIAGRAM

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