2011

2011 Salisbury High School Offensive Line Basics
By: Tyler Azzalina

Stance
Toe to in-step
KNEE BEND, NOT HIP
Hand 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 block
On 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
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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!!

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by BU052 on May 03, 2011

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