
My tip of the day may seem too fundamental for some but if you’re working with young or inexperienced football players, it is excellent! Football fundamentals are essential with these players.
At this level, you may experience linemen standing up before making a block. This is a particular problem on run plays but also impairs pass blocking.
We use a football drill to correct this. We have players get in the wrestling position (on all 4s) and then on the snap count, reach forward to hit a blocking pad with their hands while their knees remain stationary.
This drill has worked wonders for our team. The players get used to the feel of making contact in a low position and then in live situations have much greater strength and control over their opponent.
A similar football drill can be used for backs who run straight up. This helps them get used to making low contact with their body when carrying the ball.
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At this level, you may experience linemen standing up before making a block. This is a particular problem on run plays but also impairs pass blocking.
We use a football drill to correct this. We have players get in the wrestling position (on all 4s) and then on the snap count, reach forward to hit a blocking pad with their hands while their knees remain stationary.
This drill has worked wonders for our team. The players get used to the feel of making contact in a low position and then in live situations have much greater strength and control over their opponent.
A similar football drill can be used for backs who run straight up. This helps them get used to making low contact with their body when carrying the ball.
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