2011 Salisbury High School Offensive Line

Basics

By: Tyler Azzalina

Stance Toe to in-stepKNEE BEND, NOT HIPHand down, no weight on fingers Flat back Opposite hand, cocked, ready to FIRE Drill: Birddog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM-aT9xHi4M

Splits and Positions VERY IMPORTANT Need 3 to 4 foot splits

TACKLE CENTER TACKLE

GUARD GUARD

Punch Most important part of your blockOn snap of football take your 6-8in step Cock arms Explode your hips and arms through the block

Drills and progression - Explode from knees (sell out)

- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEDsgfkLFh8&feature=related

Explode from stance

Drive Block First step: 6 to 8in with outside foot, forward,

STAY LOW, head up! -Load Arms

Second step: Even out feet- Make Contact

Third step: Drive! Drills: - Three step progression - Bag Drills in Chutes - Sled

Aiming point

- Under the shoulder pads - Head position: in the

chest plate!

Down Block

First Step: 6-8in FLAT step down the line, STAY LOW, Head up.

Load Arms

Second Step: Even up, butt in the hole! Cut the man off

Third Step: Make contact! Drive away from the hole

Drills: -3 Step Progression -Chutes -Sled

Aiming Point

-Head Across-Punch through chest!

Reach Block/ Bucket step Coaching Point: Aiming point- Base of the outside numbers

First step: Back foot, backwards! Loose ground to gain ground. Hips towards the sideline

Second Step: Even up, begin to swing hips Third step: Make contact, Swing hips totally towards sideline and drive! Drills: - 3 step hit drill - Press to pressure - Bag drill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuJWun6PXFo

1 2

Cut First Step: Just like your Bucket step, loose

ground to gain ground. Second Step: Lower your level, take your inside

forearm and explode through the defenders outside knee

Third Step: ROLL, SCRAMBLE

Drills: - Cut drill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLXPwrcapZM

Review Most important: STANCE and START Practice!!!Drive and Down- First step, 6-8in

Question What would you like to learn outside?Go outside and run through some drills!!