Texas A M Ol Drills.260194253

2009
TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE LINE DRILLS
2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL DRILL BOOK OFFENSIVE LINE DRILLS TABLE OF CONTENTS
RUN GAME DRILLS

BASIC SKILLS RUN GAME BOXES (STANCE STARTS & PASS SETS) CHUTES C / QB EXCHANGE AGILITIES ROPES SLED FIRE FIT / FIT DRIVE / THRU BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE COMBINATIONS) BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS) BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (THREE MAN COMBINATIONS) BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE COMBINATIONS) BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS) BUILDING MAN BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS) HIP ROLL HIT AND DRIVE DRIVE BLOCK PROGRESSION CONTACT FIT COME TO STRAIN FINISH THE BLOCK RETAKE AND DRIVE DRIVE AND RESET ANGLES OF THE BOARD WEAVE / FINISH BACK SIDE ZONE CUT DRILL PULLING CLUB DRILL (TACKLES) TACKLE ZONE READS SLED FOREARM / SHOULDER LIFT (POST) HALF LINE PUNCH AND GRAB
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL DRILL BOOK
PASS GAME DRILLS

BUILDING MAN PASS BLOCKS (PASS PROTECTIONS) BUILDING SLIDE PASS BLOCKS (PASS PROTECTIONS) PUSH AND PULL QUICK HANDS SLIDE TO PUNCH MIRROR DODGE PUNCH AND RESET PUSH PULL BALANCE DRILL REDIRECT DRILL RETREAT DRILL SET / PUNCH SET / PUNCH 2nd MOVE FORCE SWITCH STUNT PICK UP RECOGNITION 1 on 1 vs. DEFENSIVE LINE 2 on 2 vs. DEFENSIVE LINE OL / RB CHIP 3 STEP CUT DRILL SCREEN BLOCKING AND TECHNIQUES SCREEN CUT DRILL RICOCHET PASS PRO HALF LINE WRIST BAND WALK - THRU
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL DRILL BOOK OFFENSIVE LINE BASIC SKILLS RUN GAME
The following skills are the basic fundamental physical skills that must be mastered in order to be successful as an offensive lineman. This should be a self checklist that will allow you to judge your progress in the run game.
RUN TECHNIQUES
Center / QB Exchange Center Release MAN Drive Block ZONE Base Reach GAP Down Block Quick Reach Reach - Influence and Drive Zone Techniques a) Covered b) Uncovered 8) Sift Technique 9) Block a LB 10) Pull and Trap (G) 11) Pull and Log (C & G & T) 12) Draw Block 13) Peel 14) Down Field Cut Block 15) Finish Dip / Rip / Cut 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)
DOUBLE TEAMS
1) 2) 3) 4) Zone Gap Man Fold
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL DRILL BOOK OFFENSIVE LINE

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BOXES (STANCE STARTS / PASS SETS)

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the proper foot placement on air. To perfect the proper form of body control. Work the proper approach / set phase. FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is the start of every approach Run Game. This is the start of every set in pass Game. DESCRIPTION Line up 5 across by position in rows, 2 feet in width with 5yds of separation between each group. All set or run approach at the same time. DIAGRAM
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CHUTES
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To master the abilities of maintaining low pad level. To perfect the linemens foot movement and body control.
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FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Pad level is essential to WIN our blocks in our run and pass game.
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DESCRIPTION Five men will align in the chutes. We will employ three different techniques -Drive / Reach / Cut Off Steps Fit Drive / Fire Fit / Thru DIAGRAM
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C / QB EXCHANGE
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect exchange between C / QB FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Beginning of each play DESCRIPTION Center QB pairs All run plays All Pass Pro plays Goal Line DIAGRAM
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AGILITIES ROPES
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Foot Speed Agility Athletic Ability FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Athletic Ability DESCRIPTION Ropes 1 foot in the hole, 2 feet hole, crossover, 2 foot hop, 1 foot hop, 1 foot in the hole. DIAGRAM
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SLED FIRE FIT / FIT DRIVE / THRU

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the drive block progression. To teach the phases of drive blocking. Zone-reach / Gap-down / Man-drive block FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a part of every run play. DESCRIPTION In the fit / fire to the fit / fit and drive / fire to the fit and drive. All 5 at once. Or Single man at a time. DIAGRAM
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BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE COMBINATIONS)

PLAY SIDE CALLS - CHIP, R-L, SLIP, COMBO, SLAM
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on play side zone blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in zone blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various play side zone blocks. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be part of the daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our zone blocking run game. DESCRIPTION This drill works in two man combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on the coachs cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included) DIAGRAM
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CHIP
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Combination Block Between FSG And OC Versus Offset NT
R / L T
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Combination Block Between OC & FSG On DT To LBer. Combination Block Between The FSG and FST Versus a Guard Bubble. We Have A Wide Slip 18/19 We Have A Tight Slip 14/15 Combination Block Between FST and TE Versus Tackle Bubble Combination Block Between FSG and FST From DT To FSLBer Versus Tackle Bubble. TE Is Man Block.
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COMBO T SLAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I. BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS)
BACK SIDE CALLS A, B, C II. III. IV. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on back side zone blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in zone blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various back side zone blocks. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be part of the daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our zone blocking run game. DESCRIPTION This drill works in two man combinations. First step is to set the front.
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Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on the coachs cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included) DIAGRAM
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OC And BSG Combination From NT To BSLBer.
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BSG And BST Combination From DT To BSLBer
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BST And BS-TE Combination From BS-DE To MDM BSLBer/Safety
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I. BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (THREE MAN COMBINATIONS)
CALLS TRIPLE, BIG SLIP, BIG COMBO, BIG APPLE, BIG B II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on zone blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in zone blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various zone blocks. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be part of the daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our zone blocking run game. DESCRIPTION This drill works in three man combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on the coachs cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included) DIAGRAM
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Three Man Combination Block Between The FSG, OC and BSG On Both DTs And FSLBer Three Man Combination Block Between The FST, FSG and OC On Frontside DE, DT and FSLBer Three Man Combination Block Between The FS-TE, FST and FSG On The OLBer, DE and FSLBer
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BIG COMBO T BIG APPLE
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Three Man Scoop Between OC, BSG And BST
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Three Man Scoop Between BSG, BST And BS-TE
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I. BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE COMBINATIONS)
PLAY SIDE CALLS ACE, DEUCE, TREY, QUAD II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on gap area blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in gap blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various gap blocks. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be part of the daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our gap blocking run game. DESCRIPTION This drill works in two man combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on the coachs cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included) DIAGRAM
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ACE B T T
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Combination Block Between Center And FSG On NT To BSLBer
DEUCE B T B T
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Combination Block Between FSG And FST On DT To BSLBer
TREY B T T M E
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Combination Block Between FST And TE On DE To BSLBer. Check Mike LBer Run Through.
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Combination Block Between TE And U/FB.
OFFENSIVE LINE
I. BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS)
BACK SIDE CALLS STAB, CAT II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on gap blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in gap blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various gap blocks. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be part of the daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our gap blocking run game. DESCRIPTION This drill works in two man combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on the coachs cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included) DIAGRAM
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STAB B T T
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OC And BST To Help On Down Lineman, Then Hinge Back To Chaser. (Stab & Hinge Technique)
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OC And BST Combination From BSDT To BSLBer
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I. BUILDING MAN BLOCKS (COMBINATIONS)
CALLS MINGO, FAN II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork on man blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in man blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements in various man blocks. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be part of the daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our man blocking run game. DESCRIPTION This drill works in man combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on the coachs cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included) DIAGRAM
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Backside Man Blocking By All Covered Backside OL And TE
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BSG And BST Call To Turn Out On DE And Will LBer. Also TIGHT FAN
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HIP ROLL
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL We are teaching the blocker to ROLL his hips and accelerate his feet towards the defender utilizing strong leg drive while gaining ground. FREQUENCY This drill is done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is utilized in the finishing phase of every block. DESCRIPTION Offensive blocker will align three quarters deep in the chute. The defender will hold the bag in place at the end of the chute. The blocker will step and roll his hips to get movement of the defender. The blocker will work for the hip marriage position while maintaining a good base and finishing the block. DIAGRAM
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HIT AND DRIVE

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Put all aspects of the drive block together. Approach, contact and follow through.
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FREQUENCY This drill needs to be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in every aspect as an offensive lineman. DESCRIPTION Blocker will align outside the front of the chute. The defender will hold the bag at the rear of the chute. The offensive blocker will accelerate out of his stance with a flat back and explode into the bag. The blocker will drive the defender to the end of the board to finish the block. DIAGRAM
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DRIVE BLOCK PROGRESSION

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of drive blocking. Fire to the fit -To perfect the mechanics of firing into the FIT position. Fit and drive To perfect the mechanics of contact to finish position. Fire to the fit, drive and finish To perfect the drive block. To increase offensive linemans awareness of the feeling of proper aiming points. To develop proper hand and hat placements when in the fit position. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used when the initial contact on the defender is employed. DESCRIPTION The coach will utilize five man sled or five defenders holding bags. The play will be called out by the coach. Blocker will align in a 3 point stance. Upon the coachs cadence, the blocker will then fire into #1-the aiming point, #2-finishing with good hat and hand placements on the sled in the FIT position. Dependent upon the length of the drill, the blockers could fit & drive their knees moving the sled while maintaining the FIT position. DIAGRAM
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BLOCKER WILL START IN A 3 POINT STANCE FIRING INTO FIT POSITION ON THE SLED
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CONTACT FIT
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the blocker to understand the use of leverage and where the power is generated To teach the blocker how to use his blocking surface and base. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in every aspect as an offensive lineman. DESCRIPTION Offensive blocker will align inside the chute. The defender will hold the bag in position with the blockers face and hands on the bag. Defender will attempt to hold the blocker in place. The blocker will drive the defender down the board using proper leverage position; proper angles of the knees and ankles. DIAGRAM
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COME TO STRAIN
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of rolling hips and accelerating into a STRAIN position. To increase offensive linemen awareness of the feeling of straining. To develop proper hand placements and effective finishing techniques. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in the running game and should be felt at the end of every run block. DESCRIPTION Offensive blocker will align directly across from defender holding a blue shield. The blocker will place hands on the imaginary breast plates of bag with thumbs up on and elbows slightly bent. On Cadence, the blocker will begin driving knees toward the defender and roll hips to get movement out of the defender. At this time the blocker will maintain hips to hand marriage in a good leverage position with hands extended and above the eyes while sustaining a drive. DIAGRAM
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FINISH THE BLOCK

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of FINISH phase of the block versus an avoiding defender. To increase offensive linemen awareness of the acceleration of the feet. To develop proper hand placements and an effective technique to control the defender in finishing the block. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in the running game and should be felt at the end of every run block. DESCRIPTION Blocker will align in a three point stance parallel to the LOS. The defender will hold the blue bag, half way through the board allowing the blocker to walk into the Fit position. While the blocker is pressed against the bag on the cadence of the Coach, the blocker will start to accelerate his feet and drive the defender off the board. Once the blocker has driven the defender off the boards, he will start to move side to side as the blocker is driving his feet, similar to a Z motion. The movement simulates a defender trying to get off the block and tackle a ball carrier. DIAGRAM
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BLOCKER WILL START IN A 3 POINT STANCE RUNNING THE BOARD TO CONTACT FIT, DRIVE AND FINISH THE BLOCK.
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RETAKE AND DRIVE

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of LEVERAGE position of the block. To perfect knee bend need for leverage and drive technique. To develop proper hand replacement technique when regaining leverage and controlling the breast plates of the defender. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in every block that the offensive lineman will encounter. DESCRIPTION Put two players facing each other and walk one of the players into the Fit position. It is imperative that the blocker has proper shoulder leverage and proper hand leverage to start the drill. The defender must have his hands on the shoulders of the blocker and standing in an erect position leaning into the blocker. On command, the blocker will accelerate his feet and drive the defender straight back while locking arms out to control defenders breast plates. On second command, the two players will abruptly switch positions and the other player will become the drive blocker and the other becomes the defender. During this procedure, it is important for the blocker to drop his hips to a Z position, punch to replace, and gain control with leverage and hand placement. DIAGRAM
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ON COMMAND, D SINKS HIPS, RETAKES WITH HAND PUNCH AND GRAB TO THE BREAST PLATE OF THE DEFENDER, ACCELERATES FEET TO DRIVE
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DRIVE AND RESET

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To make the blocker aware as he drives the defender of how high his leverage gets, and how he will narrow his base to a position where he will lose the defender and slip off the block. When he returns to the proper striking position, it re-enforces proper positioning. FREQUENCY This drill should be implemented upon coachs discretion. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used primarily in our run game. We are utilizing the ability to maintain control. DESCRIPTION The defender will straddle the edge of the board holding a bag The blocker will press into the Fit position of the bag held at proper shoulder leverage. On the cadence of the Coach, the blocker will accelerate his feet, as if the blocker had struck the defender and driven the defender off the boards. When the Coach calls Stop, the blocker will correct his position back to a better knee bending and shoulder leverage position. The Coach will start the blocker again with a cadence and drive the defender using proper shoulder and hand leverage. DIAGRAM
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ANGLES OF THE BOARD

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of drive blocking versus various angles. To increase offensive linemans awareness of the feeling of proper foot angles to set up the block. To develop proper hand placements and hat placements when working angles. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in setting up the footwork (job site) of the block and sustaining the emphasis of the drive block in the run game. DESCRIPTION Boards will be placed at selected angles, 0*, 45* and varies degrees. Blocker will align in a three point stance parallel to the LOS. The defender will straddle the board while holding the blue bag. The blocker will accelerate out of his stance and explode into the bag. The blocker will then drive the defender to the end of the board to finish the block. DIAGRAM
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BLOCKER WILL START IN A 3 POINT STANCE RUNNING ANGLES OF THE BOARD TO CONTACT FIT AND DRIVE
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WEAVE / FINISH
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Drive block defender Vs. Movement. Finish the block in between the defender and the ball carrier. Dip and Rip. FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This drill is utilized in ensuring the finishing of every block. DESCRIPTION 3 Bags straight lines 3 yards apart. Drive Block Weave (1 yard) back and forth. Finish Dip/Rip to put your body in between the defender and ball carrier. DIAGRAM
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BACK SIDE ZONE CUT DRILL

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL This drill is designed to perfect the mechanics of getting defenders on the ground on the backside of outside zone. FREQUENCY This drill should be done twice per week.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is utilized in our run game and also in screens. DESCRIPTION This drill is set off of the line principle utilizing the C, BSG & BST The bags will be set strategically in a 2 gap differential. This way there is a sprint from the three point stance to where the bags or defender will be located. Blocker will ensure that his Hat is across the outside thigh board of the defender punching shoulder thru and rolling hips to eyes to the sky. Be sure to enforce taking 1 more step than your body thinks you need to and no less than a 3 steps operation. DIAGRAM
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FROM A 3 POINT STANCE FIRE AND RIP THRU OUTSIDE THIGH BOARD
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PULLING
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the proper footwork, angle and technique for the different pulls as they relate to the runs in our offense: a. Trap Block b. Power Pull Front Foot d. Man Pull Tag/Take To make the puller aware of the probable entry point to block the Defender. As the puller starts, he must practice looking at the area of contact as quickly as possible. FREQUENCY This drill should be implemented upon coachs discretion. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These pulls are used in our running game. DESCRIPTION Set up cones with proper spacing to simulate the width of the OL at the LOS. On the snap count, pivot off back foot, open hips and lead step to target. Puller must get to top speed quickly as the man with the bag is moving. Defenders will hold the bag and react to the different schemes in our offense.. DIAGRAM
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CLUB DRILL (TACKLES)

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Get Tackles to widen Ends when running draw Use Defensive Ends momentum to Club him up field FREQUENCY This drill should be done once per week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique will be utilized in our inside Draws. We will also develop our screen releases because we are a heavy screen team. DESCRIPTION Tackles side by side, covered by DE. DE -Speed Rush up field in an attempt to get around the tackle. Tackle widen plant 3rd step Club with inside hand. Release for your block. DIAGRAM
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TACKLE ZONE READS

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Teach BST to adjust to LB/DE Zone Read Game. FREQUENCY This drill should be done twice a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Pertains to Zone Read Game. Adjust Tackle DESCRIPTION Tackles side by side vs DE and LB Vs. End / LB Movement Split of Tackle Coach will direct DE and LB movement to give proper looks to OT. DIAGRAM
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SLED FOREARM/SHOULDER LIFT (POST)

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Develop the Technique of the offensive line in our Zone Double Teams. FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Zone Double Teams DESCRIPTION Line up 5 offensive linemen on Sled. Have them fire to the fit position as the post man on a double team. Hold the fit position, coach will walk around and check. DIAGRAM
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HALF LINE PUNCH AND GRAB

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Physical hands. Coordination of hands and feet. FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME 1 on 1 Blocks. Stun the defender. DESCRIPTION 3 on right / 3 on left. Outside shoulder Reach block. Inside shoulder cut off. DIAGRAM
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I. BUILDING MAN PASS BLOCKS (PASS PROTECTIONS)
CALLS FAN IT, DUAL, BASE, MIDDLE, R/L, SQUEEZE, JAM II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork in pass blocking principles. To develop proper aiming points in pass protection blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements and punch in various man pass protection blocks. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be part of the daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our man pass protections. DESCRIPTION This drill works in man combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on the coachs cadence. Coach will direct the pressure of his choice. DIAGRAM Continued on next page
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FAN IT M W E
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OG and OT Responsible For DE and OLBer
DUAL B B E
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Guard And Tackle Responsible For MDM of OLBer, ILBer And DE. Tackle Reads OLBer To DE. Guard Reads DE To ILBer.
BASE B B E
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Guard and Tackle Are Responsible For The DE and Inside LBer.
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Call or Term By OC To Take Man Over Him (NT or LBer)
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Area Block Between OC and LG (LOU) or RG (RAY) On DT To LBer. Tackle Is On Island.
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OT In Protection Versus 7 Front. OT Works In, Checks LBer and Comes Back Out
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Call To Each OL To Block Man Over
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I. BUILDING SLIDE PASS BLOCKS (PASS PROTECTIONS)
CALLS SINK, LEE/ROY, ROCCO/LEO, BIG ROCCO/BIG LEO, HARD and CYCLONE II. OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of footwork in slide pass protection principles. To develop proper aiming points in pass protection blocking combinations. To develop proper hand placements and punch in various man slide protection blocks. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be part of the daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These blocks are used in our slide pass protections. DESCRIPTION This drill works in gap slide combinations. First step is to set the front. Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on the coachs cadence. Coach will direct the pressure of his choice. DIAGRAM Continued on next page.
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SINK B B E
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EXAMPLE
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OG and OT Read Out B & C Gap Rushers
LEE/ROY Example: 2 Jet B E

LEE
Example: 3 Jet
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ROY Example: 3 Jet
Turns Protection: ROY - Turn Rt LEE - Turn Lt From OC To Call Side. Utilize Slide Gap Principles Turns Protection: ROCCO - Turn Rt LEO - Turn Lt From OG To Call Side. Utilize Slide Gap Principles
ROCCO/LEO Example: B
2 Jet
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ROCCO Example: 3 Jet
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BIG ROCCO / BIG LEO B B B T T

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Turns Protection To Right From LOT. Utilize Slide Gap Principles.
HARD B B E
STORM
Example: 2 Jet
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Call Made To Notify Interior OL That LBer Responsibility Is In An Immediately Threatening Position.
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Call Made To Notify Interior OL That There Are Two Immediate Threats Outside. Possible Overload Situation
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PUSH AND PULL

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the blocker to maintain a proper balanced body position while using good hand and shoulder leverage. FREQUENCY This drill should be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a technique that the offensive linemen will encounter in every block. DESCRIPTION Offensive blocker assumes football position. Defensive Man grabs shoulders of the offensive blocker. Protector will have his hands in a proper leverage position, with knees bent forward, butt down and chest out. On cadence of Coach, Defensive man will push the protector back or pull forward, twist to try to turn the blocker and knock him off balance. Blocker uses his hands to counter the push pull and he must maintain the proper balanced position while trying to move him. DIAGRAM
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QUICK HANDS
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To improve the hand speed of the pass protector. To be able to jam a pass rusher using one hand. To maintain inside foot level. FREQUENCY This drill should be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME The ability to use your hands is absolutely critical as an offensive lineman. DESCRIPTION To utilize many bags so that the linemen can move into 2 man groups. One lineman will hold the bag tightly against his chest to create a flat surface Pass protector will get into a balanced protection position with hands up facing bag. On the start of the Coach, the protector will jam the bag as fast as he can for 15 seconds. The Coach will use different combinations of hand jams.(2 hand jams, high low jams, ABCD, single hand jams and twist jams) DIAGRAM
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SLIDE TO PUNCH
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of delivering a PUNCH. To perfect ability to maintain a balanced position of the body while in protection. To develop proper hand replacement technique when stunning the defender to disrupt momentum and control. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in every pass block that the offensive lineman will encounter. DESCRIPTION Create a line on the 5 man sled. Blocker will start in a good football position with knees bent to the Z position, butt in a bucket, elbows tight to the frame and hands in front slightly below the blockers numbers. The punch is a snap. This is a rapid fire drill. The blocker will then slide to punch rolling hips and delivering a punch to the sled slightly above the bottom of the numbers. It is essential that when the punch is delivered the blockers anchor is dropped. After extension and finish of the blow, blocker will reset in good football position and continue sliding through remaining bags on the sled. DIAGRAM
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ON COMMAND, BLOCKER ROLLES HIPS, DELIVERS PUNCH TO BOTTOM OF #S TO LOCK OUT POSITION, THEN SLIDES TO REPEAT
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MIRROR DODGE
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To perfect the mechanics of MIRRORING a defender. To perfect ability to maintain a balanced position of the body while in protection. To develop proper hand replacement technique when stunning the defender to disrupt momentum and control. FREQUENCY This drill needs to be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is used in every pass block that the offensive lineman will encounter. DESCRIPTION Create a line on the 5 man sled. Blocker will start in a good football position with knees bent to the Z position, butt in a bucket, elbows tight to the frame and hands in front slightly below the blockers numbers. The punch is a snap. This is a rapid fire drill. The blocker will then slide to punch rolling hips and delivering a punch to the sled slightly above the bottom of the numbers. It is essential that when the punch is delivered the blockers anchor is dropped. After extension and finish of the blow, blocker will reset in good football position and continue sliding through remaining bags on the sled. DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
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PUNCH AND RESET

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the timing of the jam and the ability to maintain a balanced position of the body FREQUENCY This drill should be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a technique that will be utilized in our passing game. DESCRIPTION The rusher will use a bag and hold the bag the long way to make the surface as narrow as possible. The rusher will have the bag against his chest and hold the bag by squeezing his elbows against the bag while his arms and hands extend past the edge of the bag. As the drill starts, the defender will reach for the shoulders of the protector to simulate a rusher reaching to grab jersey Pass protector will time his jam with the reach of the rusher. As the protector jams, he must anchor at the same time. This movement will be repeated 3 to 4 times. DIAGRAM
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PUSH PULL BALANCE DRILL

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the protector, how to recover his body when a pass rusher collides with him. Allowing him to feel how his body must return to that balanced position he had achieved before the defender made the contact. FREQUENCY This drill should be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a technique that the offensive linemen will encounter in every block. DESCRIPTION Blockers will put his hands behind his back. He will get his body in a proper leverage position with knees bent forward, chest out towards defender and butt down. The defender will walk up to the protector and push the blocker using both hands to his chest The protector will get pushed back and the momentum will get the blocker in and out of balanced position. When the protector is pushed out of balance, he must slow his feet, drop his butt and get his chest out. These movements will get the protector back to the proper balanced position. Defender will repeat this 2 to 3 more times before the drill is finished DIAGRAM
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REDIRECT DRILL
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the importance of hand leverage in our pass protection. To teach the protector how to replace his hands for leverage if he misses on initial set. There is carry over as the protector must also anchor his body into the balanced position to maintain shoulder leverage vs. the Rusher. FREQUENCY This drill should be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a technique that the offensive linemen will encounter in every pass situation block. DESCRIPTION Protector will walk into the rusher using a balanced body position (knees bent forward, chest out, and butt down) with hands on the shoulders of the rusher simulating a missed Jam on his hands. The pass rusher will put his hands on the chest of the pass protector and lean into the protector. On the cadence of the Coach, the defender will drive his feet and push the protector back as if simulating a Bull Rush Once the pass protector gets pushed back a couple of steps, he must redirect his hands back to and inside hand leverage position, and anchor his body to slow the rusher This process will start again when the protector puts his hands on the shoulders of the defender. This drill will give the protector 3 or 4 reps of hand replacement and proper anchor position. DIAGRAM
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RETREAT DRILL
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To emphasize the speed of the jam while moving the protectors feet. Emphasis is also on the ability of protector to jam a pass rusher and then switch the jam to an adjacent pass rusher. (Line Stunt) FREQUENCY This drill should be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is a technique that will be utilized in our passing game. DESCRIPTION 2 defenders will hold 2 bags and stand on the side of each shoulder of the pass protector. Pass protector will start the drill in between the defenders On the cadence of the Coach, the protector will shuffle backwards with hands up in the proper pass protection position. As the protector is shuffling backwards, the rushers will move up field at the protector. The protector will jam his hands into the rusher on one side and then to the other side while losing ground. DIAGRAM
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SET / PUNCH
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the blocker the proper steps at his target that will cut the angle of the pass rusher to the QB. This drill will teach the blockers using all potential alignments of the defensive lineman. FREQUENCY This drill should be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These situations are presented in all of our passing game. DESCRIPTION Offensive players will align in front of hand held shields in 3 point stance. Pass Protector will get into a 3/2 point stance. On cadence of the Coach, the pass protector will take his initial 2 steps to join the rusher. As the pass protector takes the proper initial steps to Cut the Angle of the rusher, he will jam the rusher with his hands using proper hand leverage. DIAGRAM
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the blocker to Cut the Angle of the rusher To use proper hand leverage and Jam the rusher After the initial contact, to get their hands and body back to a balance position with knees bent to continue the pass protection. FREQUENCY This drill should be done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME These situations are presented in all of our passing game. DESCRIPTION Offensive player lines up in a 3 point stance On the cadence of the Coach, the pass protector will Cut the Angle using proper 2 step progression, and also, proper hand leverage with his Jam. The defender holding the bag will step at the blocker and once he has jammed the defender, he will take a second move at the protector. The defender will change his direction between each jam of the protector. DIAGRAM
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FORCE SWITCH
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach recognition of a line twist while executing pass protection skills and improving reaction time. FREQUENCY This drill should be utilized daily. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is utilized in identifying and adjusting to line stunts in our pass game. DESCRIPTION There will be 3 defenders and 2 of the defenders will be holding bags. The 3 defenders will face the pass protector who will align in front of the middle defender. The Coach will stand behind the pass protector and he will indicate when the middle rusher will go after the snap. On the Coachs directions, the middle defender will engage the protector or loop behind the defender to one side, like stunting a defensive lineman. The pass protector will use the proper pass technique and adjust to the line twist as it occurs in the drill. DIAGRAM
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STUNT PICK UP RECOGNITION

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the proper method for picking up stunts while using the various protections in our offense. FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME We will face a lot of movement in the Big 12 Defensive schemes. DESCRIPTION 5 Offensive blockers align in a 3 point stance on the LOS. Align 5 defenders covering all 5 offensive blockers. Start by running 2 Man Stunts, which the blockers work to pick up Progress to 3 Man Stunts. DIAGRAM
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1 on 1 vs. DEFENSIVE LINE

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To assimilate game tempo for teaching proper pass pro skills. FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is essential to the success of our pass protection schemes. DESCRIPTION Offensive blockers align in their positions. Defensive players align in their positions, one at a time, rush the passer (large bag). The offensive blocker works to keep the defender off the passer. DIAGRAM
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2 on 2 vs. DEFENSIVE LINE

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To assimilate game tempo for teaching proper pass-pro skills. FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is essential to the success of our pass protection schemes. DESCRIPTION Offensive blockers align in their position. Defensive blockers align in their position and two at a time run stunts. The offensive blockers work to pick-up the stunts. DIAGRAM
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OL / RB CHIP
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach the OT and the RB the skill of Chipping, a talented DE to slow his rushing ability. It will also teach the Tackle that he cannot totally depend on the RBs Chip as his blocking assignment could eliminate the Chip Block. FREQUENCY This drill should be done once a week. (Possibly varied dependent upon opponent). RELATIVENESS TO GAME We will face a lot of movement in the Big 12 Defensive schemes. DESCRIPTION This drill will involve the RBs and the OTs. Using the proper spacing of the center, Guard, and tackle is critical to the success of this drill. We will practice this drill using all LTs and RTs with RB aligned in a split back position behind the Tackle at normal depth. This is a self service drill so the extra linemen will be our demonstrate DEs On the Cadence, the Tackle will set to a DE and depending on alignment he will take his proper set. At the same time, we will have a Lineman / Back simulate a LBer so that Back can use him as a blocking assignment. As the drill starts, the RB will check his LBer, if he drops into coverage, the RB will release outside of the hip of the OT. If the DE shows outside of the frame of the Tackle, the RB will lower his shoulder and while running through, he will strike the outer of his body and never slow his foot acceleration. After collision with the DE, the RB will continue to execute his check down route. DIAGRAM
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3 STEP CUT DRILL

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Tackles cut DEs 3 Step Attack DE Get Hands down
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME 3 Step Game Get DE hands down DESCRIPTION Tackle sets vs. 1 Def- Lunge Cut Play up field Cut Def set play off DIAGRAM
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SCREEN BLOCKING AND TECHNIQUES

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL To teach proper Reads, Angles and Technique for blocking on screens. FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME We will be a screen heavy team. This essential to making our screens successful. DESCRIPTION Align offensive line in position. Align defender in defensive corner position. Align defender in Inside Linebacker position. Call screen, on the snap count, work proper pass-set-strike-blow, release Guard and Center. Give Guard and Center the different reads from the defense. Guard and Center react to the reads and take the proper angles to make their blocks. DIAGRAM
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SCREEN CUT DRILL

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL This drill is to perfect the mechanics of cutting in our screen game. We are working to perfect angles to the point of where the defender is going to be and our aiming points of the outside thigh board to cut. Overall we are working the approach, contact and finish (roll) phases of the cut block. FREQUENCY This drill is done once a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This is required of our line in our screen game. DESCRIPTION Align square drill bags in areas of the linebackers or secondary players dependent upon screens. Offensive Linemen from original position Attack cut it. DIAGRAM
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RICOCHET PASS PRO HALF LINE

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Uncovered man in pass pro slide Ricochet to sure up both ends To ensure help to either adjacent linemen. FREQUENCY This drill should be done twice a week. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Protection DESCRIPTION Half Line or 3 in Middle. Slide Protection. DIAGRAM
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WRIST BAND
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL The wrist band will remind the protector to use proper hand leverage when jamming the pass rusher and adjusting body positions. FREQUENCY This drill should be implemented upon coachs discretion. RELATIVENESS TO GAME This technique is utilized in all of our pass protection. This is a drill that will assist in the linemens ability to strike a defender in our pass game. DESCRIPTION The pass protector will put on the wrist bands and get into his 3 point stance. The pass rusher will align over or shade align in front of the protector On the cadence, the pass rusher will get off above 3/4 or less speed, and use a swim move, or club and rip, or spin move at the pass protector The protector will pop off the ground using our technique of cutting the angle and jam the rusher at the proper parts exposed by the rusher (numbers and shoulder) DIAGRAM
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WALK - THRU
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL Knowledge of Fronts. Knowledge of Pressures. Knowledge of Line Stunts. FREQUENCY This drill should be a daily routine. RELATIVENESS TO GAME Tactical knowledge. DESCRIPTION This is a scripted walk thru of all possibilities that we could face either in the run or pass game. DIAGRAM
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TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE LINE DRILLS

RUN GAME DRILLS

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PASS GAME DRILLS

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BOXES (STANCE STARTS / PASS SETS)

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SLED FIRE FIT / FIT DRIVE / THRU

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BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE COMBINATIONS)

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Combination Block Between FSG And OC Versus Offset NT

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OC And BSG Combination From NT To BSLBer.

BSG And BST Combination From DT To BSLBer

BST And BS-TE Combination From BS-DE To MDM BSLBer/Safety

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TRIPLE T BIG SLIP

BIG COMBO T BIG APPLE

Three Man Scoop Between OC, BSG And BST

Three Man Scoop Between BSG, BST And BS-TE

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Combination Block Between Center And FSG On NT To BSLBer

Combination Block Between FSG And FST On DT To BSLBer

Combination Block Between TE And U/FB.

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OC And BST Combination From BSDT To BSLBer

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Backside Man Blocking By All Covered Backside OL And TE

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HIT AND DRIVE

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DRIVE BLOCK PROGRESSION

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FINISH THE BLOCK

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RETAKE AND DRIVE

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DRIVE AND RESET

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ANGLES OF THE BOARD

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BACK SIDE ZONE CUT DRILL

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CLUB DRILL (TACKLES)

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TACKLE ZONE READS

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SLED FOREARM/SHOULDER LIFT (POST)

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HALF LINE PUNCH AND GRAB

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