Building a Successful Line
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Building a Successful Line
Brandon SmithMarch 2014
Offensive Line
• No secret to success here– Footwork…footwork…footwork (oh and hands)– Understanding their role– Identifying the target– Tenacity– Repetition…repetition…repetition
Footwork…
• Starts with proper stance– Feet first – solid and staggered– Hand placement– Head up
• Drills– Make it fun – “don’t get poop on your shoes”– Flat back – ball on their back– See the signal – point and move
…footwork…
• What’s next is first – first step– Direction – aiming point– Distance – small step
• Drills– Flat foot one step – half step – make noise (fun)– Cone steps – squish the cone– Towel drill – jab step
…footwork…hands
• 2nd step forward with hand placement– Board and bag drills – wide base– One on one over bags – feet moving– Ladders, jump rope, calves– Strong arms inside, unbuckle shoulder pads– Lock arms out, establish dummy control– Finish every drill with a push at whistle
Combo drills
• Bag drills – Fit with pressure• Lockout drills - on knees lock out sheild• Fit Drive Drill – align players in fit position,
some resistance• Fit Drive Separate – defense moves angles,
keep square
Understand their role
• Importance of blocking– Put it on their level – explain the need for blockers– 4 second sprint (6, 8 whatever)– Every body…Every play
• Drills– Pad drill – with and without blockers
Identify the Target
Who, Why, Where – Vinnie Babarino approach• Who - How do they identify who to block
– Counting system– Zone scheme– Man to man
• Why – Help them understand why they are blocking that person– Are they dangerous to the play– Kids need a reason
• Where are they blocking them– Butt to the back
2nd Level Blocking
Blocking in space• Chip blocks– DT to fit 2nd level
• Open field blocks– Target the connection (leading the throw)
• Fill blocks/Blitz pickup– Drop set, slide step, find a way
Tenacity
• Hard to teach – gotta find the button• Goal driven– Kids want to win the drill if they get something
• Drills– Circle drive competition – block out of circle– Go get it – ball drill – 5 seconds
Progression of Drills
• All drills need a progression• Start with basic footwork and fit• Progress to bags/pads• Man up resistance• Man off, game it• Live competition
It is youth sports…it is for fun
Make it FUN…make it football related