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1. Toughness2. Intelligence (teach a thougbt process)

4. Team Player5. Great Feet6, Crreat Vision (train the eyes)

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OFFENSIVE LINE PHILOSOPHY

@ Offensive linemen need to be fundamentally tough andfundamentally sound in both the run and pass game.

@ To b€ an effective and fundamentally sound oflensive linemanrequires patience and many hours of hard work on and offthefield. Great offensive linemen have a great work ethic.

@ Offensive linemen need to understand that run and pass

blocking are an unnatural task and can be developedto a

greater degree than any otherphase of the game (skillacquisition). Successful offensive line play depends on theexecution, the perfection, and the mastery of the techniquesrequired in the run and pass game.


ery The more techniques an offensive lineman can master in the runand pass game the easier it will be for him to cope with varioussituations and defensive structures.

q& An offsnsive lineman's success can only be brought about withtremendous ttrORK ETHIC and COIIFIDENCE inhis ability in both the run and pass game.

qe CONCENTRATTON, qJELF-pISCIPLrNE,COMMUNICATION, and the WILLINGNESS to pay theprice are part of being a respected offensive lineman.

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g To be effective offensive linemen they must believe inwhat they see as wcll as believe in and trust their technique inboth the run and pass game

TO BE EFFECTIW OFFENSIW LINEMEN THEYMVST Bq+I,EVE IN WHAT TIIEYSEE

e It is important for linemen to see the field (scan the defense180 degrees).Anticipate stunt tendencies but never guess (teach a thoughtprocess).

Anticipate blitz tendencies but never guess (teach a thoughtprocess).


TO BE EFFECTIYE O.FFEN$I.W LINEMEN THEYMUST BELIEVE IN AND TRUST THEIR TECHNIOUE

(p Offensive linemen must have confidence in their footwork.Offensive linemen must have confidence in their bodyposture, weigh distribution and body balance.Offensive linemen must trust their run blocking and pass

blocking demeanor as well as have the confidence in theirability to master the techniques in the run and pass game.

TO BE EFFE9TIW OFFENSIW LINEMEN THEYMI]ST TRUST THEIR EYES

tp Offensive linemen must have confidence and trust in theireyes. Keep eyes open on contact. BUG A ID SHOOTTHE EYES.

TEACHATHOUGHT PROCESS

qip QRGANIZE their thoughts, which starts in the huddle to theline of scrimmage.

l. Who do I have to block.

2. What can the defender or defense do to me in the structurethey are lined up in. Read the stance and alignment of thedefender or defenders.

3. How do I get the job done (what technique do I use, linecalls, etc..

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RUN BLOCKING PROGRESSION

2. STANCE: develop a good one; it is the base from which allaction starts. P9OR STANCE=LQOR $TART


-3. APPROACE: footwork, eyes (SHOOT YOUR EYE$),quickness. Shooting the eyes allows for lineman to make properadjustments.

(TIME OF DOMINATION) always work for quickness.

Everything will be based on a lineman's ability to beat hisopponent. (3 inch rule)

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4. C9NTACT: punch is delivered up and through the defender(forklift the defender). The punch (thumb lift) is a matter ofOUICIfNFSS, TIMIIIG, and LEVEF,AGE. Hips under thebase of support. Strike with leverage.

To create depth into the defender an offensive lineman must: FirstSten:directional, accelerate, lead leg. Second sten: power, explode, drive leg.

fhird,sten pluf; maintain an adequate base (base of support), with theircenter of gravity as close to their base of support as possible. There istwo types of leverage we are always after, PAD LEVERAGE and

sANp LEVERAGE.


5. FOLLOW THROUGH: unlock the hips. Finish offthedefender. Bring the hips and follow through.

If the hips are not under their base of support they will be

consistently pushing and not driving. Drive and react to thedefender.

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6" fINISts: our goal is to drive the defender 10 yards and putthem on their back.

The Finish: TEACH IT' COACII IT, DEMAIYD IT.

For every action there is a reaction so it is imperative youteach reflexive reaction.

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INSIDE ZONE

On an inside zone blocking scheme all offensive linemen are

working vertically thro-ugh their playside gap.

Inside zone blocking is desi*ened to get @ onthe line of scrimmage by ueating double teams (co-ops) ondown defenders while getting vertical movement to the secondlevel defender.

The vertical movement created by the offensive linemen andthe double teams (co-ops) at the first level allows the runningback to press the hole and find the crease allowing for acutback. For example, if the down defender fights across theface of the call side linemen the back will press the hole andcutback towards the center of the field looking for hrstdaylight.

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OUTSIDE ZONE

Outside zone blocking is designed to stretch the defense bygetting the defenders to move laterally.

By stretching the defense there is more horizontal pushby the offensive linemen. Thus, offensive lineman are

attempting to gain horizontal leverage on the defenders.

Because of the horizontal push and the aiming point of therunning back the defenders will move laterally across thefield creating seams for the running back.

As the back stretches the defense and the offensive linemenare pushing the defenders laterally the running back willpuncfure the defense finding the seam.

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@ Inside zone,the QB steps at either 7 or 5 o'cloch.

@ The RB's aiming point is the hip of the call side guard.The RB is reading the first down defender from the centerout. The back will press the hole and cutback.

€ Outside zoneo the QB steps at either I or 4 o'clock.

€ The RB is reading the hip of the edee blocker, either the callside TE orthe call side Tackle. The RB is on an angle to theedge blocker (the hip).

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COACHIf{GPOI]YTS

COACHING POINTS for LINEMEN

g Know and understand the proper vertical and horizontal splils inthe zone concept.

@ Understand the difference between being an uncovered andcovered linemen in the zone concept.

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{P Understand the blocking area or zone and target area.

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In the zone concept we speak in terms of uncovercd and coveredlinemen, which are designated by the down defenders alignment.

The footwork will also vary between uncovered and coveredlinemen. Covered is a man on. Uncovered is a man on at depth.

Cgyered nlayside is defined as having a defender aligned in thecall side shade or gap on the L.9.S..

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Each linemen is responsible for azoneor area- Where does itstart and where does it end.

The backside tackles zone is from his nose to the backsideguard's call side shoulder.

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LANDMARKS. AIMING FQINTS

Landmark for and uncovered and covered lineman is outsidethe bodyline (call side hip, knee, and armpit) of the lst level or2nd level defender.

Landmark for outside zone is outside the bodyline (the callside hip, knee, and armpit) of the defender. Ripping the farlandmark. Far ear to near ear.

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@ Inside zone: The covered lineman needs to keep his call sidearm free. One arm bench with the backside arm. Having astrong inside arm is imperative.

@ Aiming point is the call side (outside armpit) of the defender.

q Punch the call side breast plate of the down defender. Thecovered lineman will squeeze with the uncovered linemancreating a double team to the second level defender.

tp The uncovered lineman will one uum bench the downdefenders near breast plate with the call side arm and keep thebackside arm free. The uncovered lineman will piggyback thecovered lineman.

HAND PLACEMENT

Outside zone: All linemen will rip with the backside arm

ltipll$ the funnel). Uncovered aiming point is outside thebodyline.

Second level defenders aiming point is the play side arm pitcreating horizontal stretch on t}re second level defender.

The offensive lineman is trying to get his backside arm throughthe defenders call side armpit (rip the far targeQ. The entylevel of the fi,rnnel is the elbow and the ribs. The end of thefunnel is the arm pit. Keep the outside shoulder free.

When ripping the frrnnel the linernan needs to stay square. Byripping the funnel this will keep the defender from holding orgrabbing the offensive lineman.

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The l't step is a directional (position) step. The 2od step is apower step with the ernphasis getting it on the ground as soon as

possible. I talk in terms of Position-Power.

The footwork for zone is different than most other offensiveplays. The tighter the down defenders alignment the tighter thesteps.

Offensive linemen will step simultaneously takingeither a 6-inch late{al iaF step (set to drive directional step) or a

Lucket step with an ansle of departule at 45 desrees (set toreach directional step) to the left or right when executing thefootwork for the zone play. All linemen need to maintain theirdirectional track.

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STEPS:

Covered steps for covered linemen on inside zone.

6-inch lateral iab step (set to drive).

Uncovered steps for uncovered linemen on inside zone.a

Steps for linemen on outside zone.

All linemen will bucket step (set to reach).

Driving your backside knee is crucial. We want to to take our

backside knee and drive it vertically throughthe defenders

crotch. We do this on both first and second level defenders.

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Awide defender (coveredplayside). An rmcovered lineman inthe zone concept.

First step (position) is a bucket step (set to reach); the angle ofdeparture is 45 degrees. The angle of departure will not change,

but the depth of the bucket step will depending on the

alignment of the down defender. The hip will open at a 45

degree angle to the sideline. The target will open the hip to a45 degree angle.

Second sten (power) is a vertical step to and through thedefenders crotch (knee to and throughthe crotch). The speed ofthe second step is so important.

Third sten will square the offensive linemen up field.

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First step (position) is a 6-inch lateral jab step (set to drive) withthe call side foot.

Second sten (power) is a vertical step to and through the downdefenders crotch (knee to and through the crotch). The lineman'sbase will rurrow slightly. It is important to get the second step inthe ground as soon as possible. The speed of the second step isimportant.

Thir4 sten will square the offensive lineman up field. It isimportant to keep the shoulders square.

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On outside zone all linemen will take uncovered steps.

First step (position) is a bucket step (set to reach). Angle ofdeparture is at a 45 degrees. The target will put lineman ata45degree angle.

Second sleq (power) is an outside reach step tying to step on

the outside toes of the defender.

Third step will square the offensive linemen.

Linemen are fiying to rip the funnel. The funnel is the elbow,

ribs, and arm pit of the defender.BUCKET, CROSS OVER, RrP.

FOOTWORX OUTSTDE ZONE

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defenders alignment (inside technique, headed up, technique or

outside technique) on the playside or call side covered lineman.

w+ i F;'**-*lT'-T:Iqd2i, 4i,7 techcall, there is a greater chance (80%) the uncovered

linemen will end up blocking the inside shaded defender (inside

shaded alignment) unless the defender sparks or buffs.

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3,5,9 tech call, there is a slight chance (20%) the uncoveredlineman will end up blocking the 3, 5, or 9 technique (outsideshaded alignment) unless the defender sparks or buffs.

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Buff: a stunt angled movement away from where the defenderis aligned.

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THIN & THICKCovered linemen will make a oothin" or'othick" calls. These

calls are determined by the LB's alignment at depth. Forexample, if the defensive strucfure is a4-3, the center willmake a defensive recognition call to alert the entire line. The

backside guard will then make a co-op call to alert the

backside tackle. The covered lineman will make a "thick'o or56thin" call at the L.O.S..

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END or in the C gap on the backside) the backside guard

will hang getting vertical push on the down defender (1st

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on a thin call the guard will take uncovered steps.

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THIN & THICK

If the linebacker is aligned over the call side linemen he willmake a thin call to alert the backside lineman he will have verylittle to no help on the down defender. Both linemen willexecute a bucket (set to reach) step aiming for the call sideshoulders of the defenders.

If the linebacker is aligned over the backside lineman the callside lineman will make a thick call and hang on the downdefender one arrn benching, maintaining pressure and insideleverage as both linemen work to the second level defender.

CO-OPS

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linemen working together on a down defender on level one toa second defender on level two.

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<;p The line calls start from the call side out and working in to the

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BACKSIDECO-OPS

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Slug: Backside TE and Backside Tackle.Bvzz: Backside TE and Backside Tackle working to a Safetyon the second level.Swap: Backside Tackle and Backside Guard.Scoop: Backside Guard and Center.Solid: Backside TE, Backside Tackle and Backside Guard.Trip: Backside Tackle, Backside Guard and Center.

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THE,STA]YCE

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tfl The stance is where all subsequent movements originates.

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biomechanical position before the play starts.

t9 Offensive line is an athletic position so they should playathletically.

<P The ability to bend starts in the ankles and travels up to theknees and the hips (the kinematic chain).

POOR STANCE = POOR START

STANCE

KEYCOMPONENTS;

Bunch your stance - a slightly tightened stance (feet under thearmpits) - to allow for controlled stepping. The proper footalignment generates the proper footwork and the proper power.

e A wide stance or too much weight forward will cause linemento false step or hop, it does not allow for conholled stepping.A balance stance is the key (weight should be evenlydistributed on all three points).

€ An approximate instep-to-toe relationship (45 degree angle)between the set foot and the post foot. The body generates themost power and strength in a staggered position. Toes pointedstraight up field. If the toes are pointed out it takes away frornthe power generated to produce an efficient block.

STANCE

Fingers (S-finger bridge) of the down hand (same hand as theset foot) are placed on the ground in front of the post foot toesand slightly outside the set foot eye.

Back is parallel to the ground or the back is a slight angle withthe butt higherthan the shoulders. Weight is slightly forward(may vary forpass).

Rocking the weight forward slightly provides powerproducing angles at the ankles, kneeso and hips. Knees are overthe toes and hips are over the ankles (cock your levers). Heel ofpost foot is slightly offthe ground. It is imperative that theknees stay in line with the feet and the hips.

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tP Keep the head up (look through the eyebrows) to allow as

much visioning of the defender as possible. The eyes need toscan the defense; rotate the head 180 degrees.

€p The elbow of the offhand is placed outside the knee, whichwill square the shoulders. Hand is open and relaxed ready tostrike the defender.

(-9 Weight is distributed on the insteps or the mid-foot below the

balls of the feet. If linemen play flat footed they will stick and

stay becoming unexplosive.

POOR STAIICE = POOR START

STANCE

SMNCEAND GET OFF:

{e For an offensive lineman to be an effective blocker he must be

in the correct stance with proper alignments both vertically and

horizontally.

€ On the snap count the offensive lineman must be explosive and

instantaneous to be effective. Time of domination isimperative for the success of any block.

<P On contact the proper hand and pad leverage must be

established and maintained throughout the block.

Poor body angles along with poor footwork will defuse thepower need to generate an effective block.

THE THREEPOIT{T

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THREE POINT STANCE

(9 The three point stance is designed to give an offensive lineman

the best body position for blocking.

tP An offensive linemanmust be able to move in 8 directionswith the same efftciency, forward, backwards, inside, outside,pull left or right and pass set for pass protection.

€ Abalanced staggered stance is imperative. Therefore, a

balanced staggered stance will allow for proper weightdistribution on all three points (feet and down hand).

Weight and poor angle disribution can be adjusted by an

offensive lineman by simply shifting his weight.

THREE POINT STANCE

COMPONENTS OF THE 3 POINT STANCE:

1. Feet shoulder width.2. Instep to toe or heel relationship (45 degree stagger). Thestagger will put the body in a configuration that will generate

the most power.3. Squeeze the knees.4. Toes are aligned straight ahead with weight on the insteps ofthe feet (the mid-foot or right below the balls of the feet).5. Flat back, parallel to the ground.6. Five finger bridge.7. Offarm is placed on the outside of the knee with hand openand ready to strike.8. Look through the eyebrows, scan the defense 180 degrees.

RIGHTAND LEFTHANDEDSTANCES

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COMPONENTS OF THE 2 POINT SMNCE:

1. Feet shoulderwidth.2. Instep to toe or heel relationship, (post foot and set footaligned at a 45 degree stagger). Stagger may vary. Weightdistribution is on the insteps of the feet or the mid-foot belowthe balls of the feet.3. Toe on set foot back and slightly out (toe out slightly) postfoot toe is aligned straight ahead.

4. Inside hand, forearm on thigh board with hand open relaredand ready to strike.5. Outside hand on thigh board.6. Flat back (find the wall).7. Head is up to scan the defense.8. Chin is tucked.

THECE]YTER',S,STAT{CE

THE CENTER'S STANCE

COMPONENTS TO.THE CENTER'S SMNCE:

Feet are parallel and slightly toed out with the weight is on the

insteps of the feet to generate power with a little heel raise and

weight balanced. Also, with the toes slightly toed out and withthe weight is on the insteps of the feet which will allow the

center to make blocking adjustnents. Stretch the ball out as

far as possible.

Have the centerpick the ball up from the stance. If he cannot

pickthe ball up there is too much weight on the ball the

center would need to adjust his weight distribution. Place the

thumb on the second lace of the ball.

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The offhand is similar to that of the other offensive linemen.The elbow of the offhand is placed outside of the knee of theset foot, which will square the shoulders. Hand is relaxed andready to strike. However, a center needs to shike with the offhand frst because the other hand is used to snap the ball,which puts the center at a disadvantage. So it becomes apunch, punch.

THE CENTER'S SruNCEFOOT PLACEMENT FOR TIIE CENTER

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THE CENTER'S PUNCHTHE CENTER'S PUNCH:

{P Defenders willtry to attack the snap hand of the center;

therefore he is at a slight disadvantage.

tP Have the center punch with the off hand or the non-snapping

hand first. Then the center will punch with the snap hand.

This will be a punch, punch on the defender.

tp Have your center get extra work in early outs on his snapping

and his punch, punch. This is a hard technique to master butthrough hard work it can be one.

te Give the centers their own footballs and have them work on

snapping, stepping, and punching in your run and pass

fundamental periods.

THE,STAI{CE:FO(IR,STEPTEACHI]YG

PROGRESSION

SANCE: 7OUR STEP TEACHINGPROGRESSION

€9 l STEP TEACHING PRaGRESSIaN:

1. Check vpur fegt: Feet under the armpits.

2. Stasser: 45 degreestagger.

3. Sit: Place forearms on thrgh boards.

4. Reach out: Reach out placing down hand slightly outsidethe set foot eye and inside the set foot knee.

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An offensive lineman must maintain a balanced staggered

stance in both the run and pass gilme. A balanced staggered

stance is key because a lineman must be able to move in 8possible directions; right or left from a right or left handed

stance.

Abalanced staggered stance by an offensive lineman will nottip offhis intentions or assignment to the defense.

A balanced staggered stance is having the proper weightdistribution on all three points. The insteps of the feet and the

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l. Drive step or drive block straight ahead from a left or righthanded stance.

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SKILL DRILLS COACHING POINTS

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1. Balance Stance, Proper WeightDistributisn, So und Demeunor

2. Body Position-Head ap, HipsDown, Elbsws In, Thambs Up' Eyes

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2. Movement Pallems(1 to 3's & 3 to 1's)

l. Sink Hips, Head Up, Punch-Low toHigh Plain, Eyes, Set System

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a wav of life for an offensive lineman.4. The drills you teach must transfer.5. It is important you coach the defenders in your drills.6. Demand great effort from yourplayers.7. Your players must finish. Teach it. Coach it. Demand it.

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The purpose ofthe duck walk demeanor drill is to teach

linemen to maintain a wide base. They will sink their hips and

keep their weight distributed through the insteps of their feet.

The feet will be slightly toed which will help maintain theirbalance.

Push offthe insteps of the feet and take shortpower steps (toe

to instep), pumping the arms. Each lineman will duckwalk forten yards while maintaining the proper demeanor.

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Place four linemen on a line. I believe it is important to have

linemen work drills on lines for reference and visual landmarks.

Each linemen will start in the proper duck walk demeanor(hands are not to be placed on the tight boards), with a slightarch in the back, a wide base (feet are shoulder width apart),

knees bent, feet are flat on the ground and slightly toed inwith the weight on the insteps of the feet.

Give a snap count and have them duck walk for ten yards

maintaining the proper demeanor while pumping the arms.

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{b Teaches offensive linemen to have explosive footwork (toe toinstep), body position and body balance in the running game(run blocking demeanor.)

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DUCK WALK DEMEANOR

COACHING POINTS:

€ 1. Proper duck walk demeanor stance.

iD 2. Arch in the baclq wide base, feet flat on the grotmd andslightly toed in (not on the balls of the feet) and weight on theinstep of the feet.

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PIPE DRILL

PIPE DRILL

i& The objective of the pipe drill is to teach the proper footworkin 5 blocking techniques against air.

5 EIIASES of the PIPE DMLL

1. Lateral jab step, (set to drive for zone)2. Bucket step (set to reach for zone)3. Down block4. Trap-pull5. Drive block

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Linemen are placed in two lines on both sides of the pipe.

Right handed stances on the right and left handed stances on

the left side. (1ivo at a time).

There are two cones placed 5 yards up field on both sides ofthe pipe.

Each linemen will perform the proper footwork for all phases

of the drill and work up field in the proper run blockingdemeanor past the cones. Linemen will simulate the punch tobe used when performing the block.

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Give a snap count and from a 3-point stance have the linementake the lst step and hold. Then 2nd step (to and through theuotch of the down defender). Then 3rd step. Then work thelst step to the finish.

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Objective of the zone drill is to teach offensive linemen all thecomponents when executing the zone block (inside andoutside).

The down defender will hold a hand shield. The secondlevel defender will also hold a shield. The covered linemanwill execute covered steps and one afin bench his inside armthrough the outside half of the hand shield, keeping hisoutside hand free. If the down defender goes away he willwork to the second level defender. The uncovered linemanwill execute uncovered steps reading the hips of the downdefender (hand shield) if the hip comes to him he willtake over the block if the hip goes away he will work to thesecond level defender. Calls will be made.

ZONE READ DRILL

The first two steps and hand placement are the most important.

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BOARDS and CHUTE DRILL

tP Object of the boards and chute drill is to work on allsteps and components of zone blocking.

aP The boards will help linemen develop a good base.

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RUN BLOCKING PROGRESSIONCHUTES

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2. One step: 6-inch lateral jab (set to drive) step (with towelsas visual landmark).

3. Two step: Punch (load guns, deliver a blow up and throughthe defender).

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Each lineman will off set to the left and to the right workingboth uncovered and covered zone steps. Sled work will helpthem explode off the ball as a unit while driving their handsthrough the pad and extending the arrns as they drive the sled.

Each lineman will take two steps (getting the second step in the ground)and striking the pad. The set to drive (covered step) or the set to reach(uncovered step) and then the attack step.

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l. First step directional (position), second step attack (power):Off set, bucket step (set to reach) with angle of departure 45degrees.

2. First step directional (position), second step attack (power):6-inch lateraljab (set to drive) step.

3. Two step: Contact on the second step. Punch (load guns,deliver a blow up and through the pad). All the components:flat back, ankles and knees bent, proper punch with thethumbs up and elbows tight to the side.

4. Drive the sled in the proper run blocking demeanor andhnish.

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qP 1. Check stance.

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CONruCT INFORMATION

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Documents

Zone Blocking - Ken Wilmesherr - Grossmont College