This document provides an overview of offensive line basics for the 2011 Salisbury High School football team. It outlines proper stance, splits and positions, and blocking techniques including the punch, drive block, down block, reach block, and cut block. Drills and videos are suggested for each technique to help players practice and improve. The key aspects emphasized are knee bend in stance, exploding through blocks from the knees, aiming points on defenders' bodies, and taking the proper number of steps in blocks.

1. 2011 Salisbury High School Offensive Line BasicsBy: Tyler Azzalina

2. 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

3. Splits and Positions VERY IMPORTANT Need 3 to 4 foot splits TACKLE CENTER TACKLE GUARD GUARD

4. 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)

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEDsgfkLFh8&feature=relatedExplode from stance

6. Drive Block First step: 6 to 8in with outside foot, forward, STAY LOW, head up! -Load Arms Second step: Even out feet- Make ContactThird step: Drive! Drills: - Three step progression - Bag Drills in Chutes - Sled

7. Aiming point Under the shoulder pads

8. Head position: in the chest plate!Down Block First Step: 6-8in FLAT step down the line, STAY LOW, Head up. Load ArmsSecond Step: Even up, butt in the hole! Cut the man offThird Step: Make contact! Drive away from the hole Drills: -3 Step Progression -Chutes -Sled

9. Aiming Point -Head Across-Punch through chest!

10. 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=MuJWun6PXFo21

11. 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 kneeThird Step: ROLL, SCRAMBLE Drills: - Cut drill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLXPwrcapZM

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