Brandon Smith March 2014 Offensive Line No secret to success here Footworkfootworkfootwork oh and hands Understanding their role Identifying the target Tenacity Repetitionrepetitionrepetition ID: 287567
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Building a Successful Line
Brandon Smith
March 2014Slide2
Offensive Line
No secret to success hereFootwork…footwork…footwork (oh and hands)Understanding their role
Identifying the target
Tenacity
Repetition…repetition…repetitionSlide3
Footwork…
Starts with proper stanceFeet first – solid and staggeredHand 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 moveSlide4
…footwork…
What’s next is first – first stepDirection – aiming pointDistance – small step
Drills
Flat foot one step – half step – make noise (fun)
Cone steps – squish the cone
Towel drill – jab stepSlide5
…footwork…hands
2nd step forward with hand placementBoard 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 whistleSlide6
Combo drills
Bag drills – Fit with pressureLockout drills - on knees lock out sheild
Fit Drive Drill – align players in fit position, some resistance
Fit Drive Separate – defense moves angles, keep squareSlide7
Understand their role
Importance of blockingPut it on their level – explain the need for blockers4 second sprint (6, 8 whatever)
Every body
…Every play
Drills
Pad drill – with and without blockersSlide8
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 backSlide9
2nd Level Blocking
Blocking in spaceChip blocks
DT to fit 2
nd
level
Open field blocks
Target the connection (leading the throw)Fill blocks/Blitz pickup
Drop set, slide step, find a waySlide10
Tenacity
Hard to teach – gotta find the buttonGoal 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 secondsSlide11
Progression of Drills
All drills need a progressionStart with basic footwork and fitProgress to bags/pads
Man up resistance
Man off, game it
Live competitionSlide12
It is youth sports…it is for fun
Make it FUN…make it football related