BUILD
The deeper the foundation, the stronger the individual
This applies to life, academics, and football
The goal is for each player to be at his best on the final play of his football career
We will build on each rep, drill, practice, and game Constant improvement
BUILD
The product of our profession is BUILDING successful lives The byproduct of our profession is winning football games
The little things make this possible
Our role as coaches is to take our players to a level that was not possible for them to achieve on their own
Establish positive communication When we address one player, they all must pay attention
If they always listen, they will always learn
They all have the same name
Mental reps
If you are focused, your body will react as if your were taking the rep
Techniques
A B
Q Y T G C G T Y
7 6i 5 4i 3 2i 6 4 2
1 1 2i 3 4i 5 6i 7 0 2 4 6
Base
Base
A B
Z Y
Q X
J 3x3 C 1x7
E 6i
T 2i S 30 D 8-10
N 2i M 30
A Loose 5
R 4x3 C 1x7
Under
A B
Z Y
Q X
J 9
E 5 S 30
T 1
N A 3 Loose 5 M 20
R 4x3 C 1x7
C 1x7 D 8-10
Assignment/Responsibility
Front Stunt Blitz Movement
Heavy or Loose
Depends on ability and confidence
Credit Card
Regular alignment Crowd the ball
Shoe Box
Movement alignment Between 12 and 18 inches off of the ball
Feet at a comfortable distance Down hand will always be in front of our eyes Weight slightly forward 60%/40% Hips slightly elevated above the shoulders Head up with the inside eye keying the football
Guns
Get-off stance in passing situations More stagger, more weight on the down hand, higher hips
Stance
Keys
1. 2. Take-off Key
Back point of the football Limit your vision
Man-on
V of the neck or the screws of the helmet Block Recognition
Base, Down, Zone Scoop, Reach, Pass Set, Pull, Double Team, Arc Your alignment will limit the blocks you will face
3. 4. 5.
Mat Take-Offs
Band Take-Offs
Take-Offs
Chase Take-Offs
Hand placement Breast plate and Tricep/Shoulder Tip Keep your eyes below hands
Hips
Play with leverage Stay square and maintain your gap leverage Play with Great Body Position
Keep your facemask below the offensive linemans facemask
Feet
Your 1st step is to your man, your 2nd step is with your key Stay square and maintain your gap leverage Be Active Keep your feet moving
Always drive to the offensive linemans heels
6-Point Explosion
Escape
Get out of the line of fire Must be quick, explosive, and aggressive
Block Recognition
1 vs 1; 1 vs 2; 2 vs 2 Involve ILBs Use the offensive line
Arms of Steel
6-point 3-point Sled
Chute Work
Board Fight
Rip Technique
Work a Move
Same hand/shoulder, same foot Ends Plant the seed of speed Tackle Power
Hoops
Under the chutes
Hoops
Radical Turns