PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE

We believe that everything we do in practice prepares us for Friday Nights. Our practice sessions will be tougher than our games and we will prepare us for everything. We will follow the race horse philosophy of performing as many reps possible in the allotted time, which also means NOT having players standing during practice and performing every drill at game speed.

1. TIME. The only thing that every team has in common is time. We have to do more things and do them better than every team on our schedule and in Division 3. 2. SETUP. There will be a schedule of who has to setup the field before the start of DSW. Not having it setup on time is the same as being late. 3. ON TIME. This means 5 minutes before the start time properly dressed. Panther Reminders for anyone that comes out of the fieldhouse at the start of practice. 4. ATTITUDE. We will be positive and encouraging. There will be no profanity, talking when a coach is talking, or making fun of a teammate. We will show great enthusiasm for the greatest game on Earth. 5. HUSTLE. We NEVER walk on the football field. We sprint to the next drill. Jog to water and back. We will never sit on our helmet or lay down. Only taking a knee is acceptable. Double Whistle: 4 seconds: We need all 11 players at the ball before the 2nd whistle is blown. We need to snap the ball 4 seconds after breaking the offensive hustle

6. TACKLING. We will wrap up the RB and grab cloth every single time. PERIOD. 7. ADVERSITY. Coaches are going to make bad things happen to you in practice so that there is NOTHING that can happen in the game that you cant handle. This can include turnovers, conditioning, extra plays, cheap shots. 8. CLEANUP. We are going to Create PRIDE in Everything We Do. There will be assigned groups to take equipment in, unless there are tardy players. 9. LOCKER ROOM. The Field house will be kept clean all season.

THE Porterville Panthers will OUTHUSTLE, OUT-CONDITION, and OUTHIT every one of our opponents. We have to be smarter, stronger, and more disciplined than anyone we play.

SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT PORTERVILLE FOOTBALL

1. We must have PRIDE and INTERNAL MOTIVATION in everything that we do. 2. Championship teams have poise and confidence. This is developed through preparation and discipline. 3. Winning is a habit that is attained by consistent mental and physical effort. 4. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance 5. Dont worry about failures. Things constantly go wrong in footballlearn from our errors so that we dont repeat them. We also have to learn how to quickly bounce backthis is called ADVERSITY. 6. Championship teams have ordinary people doing extraordinary things. 7. The reason most teams dont achieve more is because they dont attempt more. 8. We cannot have complainers on our team. Stay away from people who blame others and always have an excuse for their own failures. These clubhouse lawyers are losers and they will drag us down. 9. As soon as we think we have made our mark in the world, watch out for the eraser! 10. We will play the game like we practice strive each day for perfection. 11. The impossible is what nobody can do until somebody does it!!! 12. These Five statements will take us far in life: please thank you youre welcome no, sir yes, sir

Be Proud to be a Porterville Student and Athlete

THREE PARTS OF THE PLAY CALL

[X & Y] + [Z & HB] + [TB] + [Motion or Shift] + [Run or Pass] + [Line Call]

ONE:
X&Y
Over Heavy Flex Nasty Raider Bengal

Formation
TB
Empty Near & Far

Z & HB
Right & Left Twin Tee Trix & Trey Spread & Loose BMF Empty

MOTION
Liz & Rip L & R Lazer & Rocket Tail & Tar

TWO:
RUN
1st # is Back carrying ball (1,2,3,4) 2nd # is attack hole (odd left, even right) Special blocking assignment RUNS
GO Family Belly Family Down Family T Family Toss Family (lazer & rocket) Midline & Veer

The Play
Play Action uses word PASS COLORS are pass plays (red, blue, purple) Last number is the passing tree PASS
Play Action PASS Purple Red & Blue Screens

<------------------------------------- PASS

BLOCKS
G, O, GO Trap, Toss Counter Belly Option

THREE:
COLOR 22
AUDIBLES Hot Color will change each week

Snap Count
(pause)

(pause)

READY (pause) SET!

HIT!

HIT!

We only snap ball on COLOR, SET, OR 2nd HIT

If QB starts with the HOT color, the next number is the play that we are running.

BASE TERMINOLOGY
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8

HOLE NUMBERING SYSTEM

word Series RB carrying ball Pt of Attack

SERIES WORDS
GO: 26 G.O., 26 G-Lead, 32 G, 17 GO Pass BELLY: 33 Belly, 22 Trap, 47 Option, 33 Belly Pass DOWN: 36 O, 28 Option, 43 Counter, 36 Pass T: 48 T, 32 Gut-O 48 Reach Pass, Purple Y Quik MIDLINE:14 Midline, 35 Veer TOSS: Lazer & Rocket 27 & 28 Toss

PASS
PASS: Play action PURPLE: 3 step Quick game BLUE: Roll Left RED: Roll right 18 G.O. Pass: Boot right 17 G.O. Pass: Boot left SCREEN PASSES

RUN BLOCK CALLS

Leave Playside LB alone Man blocking Backside guard pull Playside guard pull Playside G false pull Backside G pulls into hole GO: Both guards pull COUNTER: TE & guard TOSS: Playside tackle TRAP: Offside Tackle Trap WEDGE: Step inside, hands to hips REACH: Playside gap to backer Lead: On: G: O: GUT:

X&Y
Over Heavy Flex Nasty Ell & ER

Z & HB
Right & Left Twin Trix & Trey Spread & Loose BMF & Empty

TB
Near & Far BMF & Empty

LINEMEN
Tubby Joker

MOTION
Liz Laser Tail L-Stop L-Twirl Rip L & R Rocket Tar R-Stop R-Twirl

SHIFTS
Shift Flop Move Explode

Backs Ex) Right Ex) Trey Ex) Trix

Rcvr Heavy Over

Motion Lazer

Series GO

Color / Number 32 47 Blue

Blocking G Toss 75 Flat

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GO SERIES
HB Sweep ............ 45/ 26 G.O. Power Play .......... 45 / 26 G-Lead TB Trap ............. 30 G or GUT QB Boot ............. 17 / 18 G Pass Play ........... 17 / 18 G.O. Pass

"Teamwork is what the Green Bay Packers were all about. They didn't do it for individual glory. They did it because they loved one another

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BELLY SERIES
TB Lead ............. 33 / 34 Belly HB Tackle Trap ...... 41 / 22 Trap WB Option ........... 47 / 28 Option Pass Play ........... 33 / 34 Belly Pass Belly Sweep ............................ 47 / 28 G Belly Belly Trap Pass........................ 41-34 Belly Pass ................................................. 22-33 Belly Pass Belly Trap Option.................... 41-28 Belly Option ................................................. 22-47 Belly Option

"Winning isn't everything--but wanting to win is."

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DOWN SERIES
TB off tackle ....... 35 / 36 O. HB Option ........... 47 / 28 Option WB Counter .......... 43 / 24 Counter Pass Play ........... 35 / 36 Down Pass

" It's easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you're a winner, when you're number one. What you've got to have is faith and discipline when you're not yet a winner."

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RIP/LIZ SERIES
Fly Sweep ........... 47 / 28 O Rocket Sweep .......................... 47 / 28 "T" Quick Pitch ......... 27 / 28 Toss HB Counter .......... 41 / 22 Trap TB Guard Trap ....... 31 / 32 G & GUT TB Lead ............. 33 / 34 Belly TB Power ............ 35 / 36 O Pass Play ........... 17 / 18 G Pass

When you're a winner you're always happy, but if you're happy as a loser you'll always be a loser
~ Mark Fidrych ~ Detroit Tigers pitcher. Baseball MVP in 1976

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OPTION GAME
Midline ............. 11 / 12 Midline Inside Veer ......... 33 / 34 Veer Outside Veer ........ 35 / 36 Veer

Part of being a champ is acting like a champ. You have to learn how to win and not run away when you lose. Everyone has bad stretches and real successes. Either way, you have to be careful not to lose your confidence or get to confident.
Micheal Jordan

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SPECIAL PLAYS
UnBalanced .......... Tubby Iso Short Ydg ........... Ram 25 / 26 Iso Asst Trick Plays Asst Combo Plays

Talent determines what you can do. Motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Attitude determines how well you do it.
Lou Holtz

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PASSING PLAYS
Purple .............. Short Passing Game Red ................. Pass to Right Blue ................ Pass to Left Red-Red ............. Sprint Pass to Right Blue-Blue ........... Sprint Pass to Left Yellow ..................................... 5 Step Pass Silver .............. Screen

Don't wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don't wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom.
Jim Rohn

BLOCKING RULES & TECHNIQUES

INDIVIDUAL BLOCKS
ON: Block the DL or LB directly in front of lineman. Helmet between DL & hole FIRST STEP: If helmet needs to be on Right, Step Right. vice versa

GAP:

Wrong shoulder block the DL in the gap away from the hole. Get helmet across DL chest FIRST STEP: replace near foot of adjacent linemen.
DOWN GAP

Play going outside of RT

DOWN:

Block defensive linemen covering the adjacent offensive linemen. Assume penentration and use GAP technique. If flexed off LOS or if he spinned out of your last block. Cross over with 1st step, nose aimed at hip. Step with inside foot and Strike a blow with inside shoulder.

REACH:

Block the DL or LB in the hole towards the playside. Lateral step & get helmet across the Defenders chest. 1. Lateral step 2. Catch up step 3. Aim at far hip 4. Contact made with inside shoulder 5. Gain position by swinging tail and pinning man inside Fill for pulling linemen pulling AWAY from you Centers & Tackles make this block

PULL CHECK:

AREA:

Uncovered linemen on backside. Protect AreaDont go after a defensive player!!! Backside guard on Traps, pass plays

M
RELEASE TO BACKER: Take a lateral step, Drop outside shoulder and RIP through defensive linemen.

COMBINATION BLOCKS
GUT: Uncovered lineman AWAY blocks. The covered lineman folds behind and blocks the ON LB.

M N T

DOUBLE:

The inside lineman (POST) and outside lineman (LEAD) double a DL. Both step with inside feet and make initial contact with inside shoulders. When the POST gets helmet across and establishes position with outside shoulder, the LEAD goes to LB

T lead

Queen / Ace / King: Combo block between two linemen on ISO plays. CROSS if a DL is in the attack hole. The Tackle goes first, making a GAP block. The Guard uses a TRAP technique and kicks out first DL outside the Tackle. FAN if nobody in the attack hole. Guard & Tackle block out. FIST if both there are DL in both gaps inside the hole. (A & BorB & C).

BELLY RULES

W T G

0 #1

#3 #2 #4

Cross Block

Fan Block

WEDGE: All linemen aggressively fire step towards the center, attempting to wrong shoulder block the nearest inside DL. The inside shoulder should fit on the hip of the adjacent lineman..

People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE

PULLING LINEMAN
Inside Out Throw the elbow back (if pulling right, throw right elbow; if pulling left, throw left elbow). First step is NOT behind the lineman next to you. Step into his footprint and head down line of scrimmage aiming for the defenders INSIDE shoulder.

Question Mark Throw elbow (if pulling right, throw right elbow; if pulling left, throw left elbow).First two steps are down the line of scrimmage, then get 2 yards depth behind of line of scrimmage. Inside shoulder is dipped and open to defense. Eyes are on your target.

LOG Exact same steps as pulling linemen, but hit with inside shoulder and get butt between hole.

HOOK

Take a Picture. Frontside guard on Brown & Black.

GUARDS:

O Playside guard pulls away from center. Short pull is Inside Out; Long Pull is Question Mark. G -- Backside guard pulls behind the center to trap. Inside Out technique. GT Backside guard leads & kicks out. Tackle trails behind and pulls up into the hole. GO Both Guards pull. Playside (O) Inside Out; Backside (G) Question Mark. COUNTER -- Backside guard leads & kicks out. Tight End trails behind and pulls up into the hole. Trap Tackle pulls behind center to trap block a DL. Inside Out technique. TOSS Tackle pulls away from center to lead block downfield. Question Mark technique. GT Tackle follows guard kick out block & pulls up into hole on LB. Question Mark technique.

TACKLES:

TIGHT ENDS: COUNTER TE follows guard kick out block & pulls up into hole on LB. Question Mark tech. Fill for pulling lineman All linemen between the hole and pulling linemen: 1. BACKSIDE gap, towards the pulling lineman. 2. Down. Block any DL directly over the pulling lineman. 3. Backer. If nobody in backside gap or ON, get LB.

GUARD PULLS

TACKLE PULLS

"O" Pull

"G" Pull

Toss Pull

Trap Pull

GT PULL

COUNTER PULL

PASS PROTECTION
PASS: Any play action pass. The word Pass follows the running play. PURPLE: Fire out, inside area protection. QB does 1 3 step drop. YELLOW: Cup protection. QB does 5 7 step straight drop back. SILVER: Screen passes. Use hole numbering to indicate POA for the screen pass. BLUE: Playside block LEFT gap; Backside step & cup protection.
P W R N M T S E
Y

TB

RED: Playside block RIGHT gap; Backside step & cup protection.
P W R N M T S E
Y

TB

18 G.O. PASS: Both guards pull right(RG log & LG kick-out block). RT & C fills for pulling linemen.

P W R N M T S E
Y

TB

17 G.O. PASS: Both guards pull left(LG log & RG kick-out block). LT & C fills for pulling linemen.
P W R N M S T E
Y

TB

PRACTICE ROUTINE
Left Tackles Left Guards Centers Right Guards Right Tackles

COACH

B.E.E.F

Blastoff Explode Elevate Finish

Make sure the first few steps of each block is right.

Bag Holders are Coaches!!

Break huddle & work on alignment.

Blastoff.Pt 1

Stance (Power Walk)

Set Your Feet; Arc back; Point toes in; Elbows on knees; Shake hands with yourself; Put That Hand Down & get in Left Hand Stance

Bird dog.
1. STEP Take 6 step with right foot. Heel replaces toe. 2. COCK Bring strike arm back, getting ready to Strike A Blow. 3. CHECK YOUR FOOT Adjust foot if stepped to short or to long. Perform in sets of 3, ending 3rd repetition holding bird dog position until released.

Explosion
Violently Break the Hip of the opponent with Forearm / ShoulderStrike A Blow Off hand follows with violent palm strike into sternum aiming just below the shoulder pads

FIT: Only 1st week of practice. Start on bags & work to bodies STRIKE A BLOW 6 point.
hands straight below shoulders, knees straight below hips, facemask touching bag. Hit & Freeze followed by 3 Rapid Fire in succession. Each shoulder

Same Foot, Same Shoulder 2 point

Start with right foot staggered fwd if hitting with right shoulder. Hit & Freeze followed by rapid fire without taking any steps. Hit, Roll the hips, and freeze fit.

Step & Hit 3 point

Extended arm from bag. Begin teaching by bird dog. Hit & Freeze to reinforce rolling hips. First step opposite foot of shoulder. Heel replace toe. Right foot comes forward with right shoulder. Drive feet 3 or 4 steps and finish with perfect 2 point fit. ON Blocks GAP BLOCKS

Elevate

Add sled work The Forearm / Shoulder Surface Arm: Tuck that Elbow inward and work hand up into armpit. Facemask is in the Pec, Right hand in armpit, Left hand in sternum, Rest of body below his rib cage POWER CLEAN YOUR MAN!!!!

Vs Sled
From the knees, Drive sled UP with both hands From the fit position, Drive sled UP with both hands Work this from 3 point stance

Vs Shields
From the knees, Drive shield UP with both hands From the fit position, Drive shield UP with both hands Work this from 3 point stance

Vs Partner
repeat

Finish
Hit & Drive

Use High Jump bags or something to Pancake your partner into

Run, Hit & Drive

BIRD DOG

Make sure the first few steps of each block is right.

Break huddle & work on alignment.

TYPES OF STEPS Gap/Down Lateral Steps, toe at 45 degree angle Reach Escape Steps Pull Steps Combos
Double Teams Gut Blocks Lateral Steps, toes parallel. Lateral Steps, toes parallel. Dip & Rip. 2nd step is upfield! Throw elbow, step at 90 degree angle, toe pointed forward

CHUTES
On Blocks each foot Reach Steps Pull technique

vs BAGS
Gap & Down Blocks Reach Pulls Logs Releases Double Teams

SLEDWORK

Do entire routine one day per week on sled. Flipper from 2pt stance no steps, just extend and freeze 1 step, extend, and freeze 3 point stance 1st step & 2nd trail step Drive it with a punch

On Blocks (Hit & RunRun & Hit) Reach Pulls

PLAY INSTALL
EVEN

P W R N M S T E
Y R L TB

CB

TB L Y

T R W

N M

T P S CB

ODD

GROUP DRILLS
G Drill GUT Drill

M N T

M N T N

M T

TB

TB TB

Add tackles & build a wall Keep adding blitzes

G.O. Drill
bring End, Sam, Panther in different combos

17 & 18 G.O. Pass Drill P

bring End, Sam, Panther in different combos

S N E N

S E
End come upfield, fight thru hook blo or go lateral down LOS

TB

If End squeezes, Log Block h HB can be another lineman

TB

4 GOs to right, then 2 Blacks 4 GOs to left, then 2 Browns

If DE is coming hard upfield, Cut him

GROUP DRILLS
Half Line Down

P CB E
Y R TB TB

P S T M N N M T S E
Y R

CB

Half Line Belly

P CB E
Y R TB

S T

M N

M N

S E

TB

Trap Drill FS W R N M T

FS
S E
Y

S E T

M N

W T
Y

TB

TB

COUNTER Drill FS W R N M T FS S E
Y R TB R TB Y

CB

S T

M N

W T

Center may have to help on "3" t

PRACTICE SEQUENCE
AUGUST
MON
Shoulder skills vs bags Fit & 6 point Bird Dog Stance, On, Gap Individual Blocks vs bags On, Gap, Down Group Drills Half Line Belly Trap Play In stallation Belly series

TUES
Shoulder skills vs bags Add 2pt stance Bird Dog add pulls & releases Individual Blocks vs bags pulls (G, O, Trap) Group Drills G, Gut, GO, Play In stallation GO series

WED
Shoulder skills vs bodies Add 3pt stance Bird Dog add reaches Indiv Blocks in Chute On, reach, pulls Group Drills Brown / Black TAG Play In stallation GO series

THURS
Shoulder skills vs bodies Add hit & run Bird Dog add combo blocks Indiv Blocks on sled On, reach, pulls Group Drills Half Line Down Play In stallation Down series

FRI
Shoulder skills vs Sled Add run & hit Bird Dog full routine Indiv Blocks full routine Group Drills Pass protection Half line logs Play In stallation Zip series Passing Game

MON
Shoulder skills vs bags Bird Dog Individual Blocks vs bags Group Drills Half Line Belly Trap Play Review Bullet vs odd & even

TUES
Shoulder skills vs sled Bird Dog Individual Blocks in chutes Group Drills G, Gut, GO, Play Review GO vs odd & even

WED
Shoulder skills vs bodies Bird Dog Indiv Blocks on Sled Group Drills Brown / Black TAG Play Review Down vs odd & even

THURS
Shoulder skills vs bags Play review vs bags Group Drills Half Line Down Pass Protection

FRI
Intra Squad Scrimmage

MON
Shoulder skills vs bags Bird Dog Individual Blocks vs bags Group Drills Half Line Belly Trap Play Review Belly vs odd & even

TUES
Shoulder skills vs sled Bird Dog Individual Blocks in chutes Group Drills G, Gut, GO, Play Review GO vs odd & even

WED
Shoulder skills vs bodies Bird Dog Indiv Blocks on Sled Group Drills Brown / Black TAG Play Review Down vs odd & even

THURS
Shoulder skills vs bags Play review vs bags Group Drills Half Line Down Pass Protection

FRI
Scrimmage

PRE-SEASON
MON
Shoulder Skills vs Bodies
Indiv Blocks vs Bodies

TUES
Shoulder Skills vs Bags
Individual Blocks in chutes

WED
Shoulder skills on sled Indiv blocks on sled Double Teams Half Line Down TAG Drill TEAM: 10 Zips special plays

THURS
No individuals Brown/Black Drill Play Action pass vs air

Belly Trap Drill Fold Drill TEAM: 10 Down 5 Dwn Option 10 Belly 5 Belly Option 10 Trap

GO Drill G Gut Drill TEAM: 10 G 10 GO 10 TAG 10 Brown/Black

LEAGUE
MON
Shoulder Skills vs Bodies
Indiv Blocks on Sled

TUES
Shoulder Skills vs Bags
Individual Blocks in chutes

WED
No individuals Brown/Black Drill Play Action pass vs air

THURS

Belly & Trap Drill Fold Drill Double Teams

G & Gut Drill GO Drill Half Line Down

OVERALL LINEMEN SCHEME

TYPES OF BLOCKS
1. Individual
On Gap, Down, Away Reach (zip 7/8 O along with Reds & Blues) Pulls
Onside (O), Backside (G), Tackle Trap, Logs & Hooks Release to Backer

2. Group
Guts & Folds Double Teams Cross / Fan / Fist Wedge Counter

PRACTICE ROUTINE
1. Shoulder Skills
6 point Fit, strike a blow, rapid fire 2 point Fit, strike a blow, rapid fire 3 point strike a blow, rapid fire Hit & Run Run & Hit Same foot, same shoulder Stept & Hit

2. Individuals
Bird Dog Stance On blocks Gap, Down, & Away blocks Reach Pulls & escape to backer Combos Bullet, double team, guts, folds vs bags On blocks Gap, Down, & Away blocks Reach Pulls & escape to backer Combos Bullet, double team, guts, folds Chutes On blocks Reach steps Pull technique 2 man sled

3. Group
G-Drill and G.O Drill and Half Line Down Trap Drill Gut Drills Black / Brown Drill and Half Line Bullet and TAG Drill

4. Play Install
Odd vs Even

Tubby Iso
C&D Run at B
X LT RT Y z TB FB

B&D Run at C
X LT RT Y z TB FB

A&C Run at D
X LT RT Y z TB FB

B&C Run at D
X LT RT Y z TB FB