RAIDER FOOTBALL: Offensive Line – Philosophy, Fundamentals, Techniques Mark Zielinski – HFC...
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Transcript of RAIDER FOOTBALL: Offensive Line – Philosophy, Fundamentals, Techniques Mark Zielinski – HFC...
Physical, yet flexible Ball Control-Move the Chains-Field Position Big Plays, both on the ground and in play-
action Use all formations & mix schemes: give
defenses difficulty in game-planning, practice preparation, and adjustments (& vice versa)
Mesh with the “big picture” – defensive objectives, style of play, winning games
Proper StanceWork from the ground upWear out the inside cleats Identify & CommunicateSharp Set- Arm down, not acrossFlat BackRelaxed but ready to explodeDiscipline on the ballHome in the “Ready” position – work
gradually to it
1. Most important drill = Grid Drill – it lays the foundation for all we do
A. One-Step Drill (Drive, Reach, Down, Pull) – Load the hands
B. Two-Step Drill – Deliver the handsC. Stomp it out – “Demeanor”D. Quick startsE. Pull DrillF. Pass Sets
2. Use our playbook buzzwords – common terminology
“Your hands and your feet are your career.” – Rick Pitino
1. Three parts to any blockA. Pre-contact (Grid Drill)B. Contact C. Post-contact
2. Post-contact (2nd part of our teaching progression)
A. Perfect fit / 5 points of contact B. Squeeze the elbows, thumbs upC. Maintain base / balance, “demeanor”D. Knees inside feet, big ass, big chestE. ?This year, teach this for shoulder blocks as well?F. (Win leverage) Keep leverage
3. ContactA. Ties it all together – toughest part to teach B. Discipline on the ball: use snap count
advantageC. Get 2nd foot in the groundD. Throw hands: shock & lock on (don’t “lock”
elbows: keep arms bent, but apply pressure)E. “Hit through the hit” – keep feet aliveF. Combination of a bench press and a
squat/cleanG. Win leverage (…keep leverage)
1. SledA. Six-Point PunchB. ReachC. Wide Feet (Agility Bags)D. Stop & StartE. Pull & Kick
2. ChutesA. On Bags (w/ boards, Drive & Spin, vs.
Moving LB, Collision in Hole)B. Live one-on-one
3. Bags & Boards• Create vertical movement with balance
4. Triangle DrillA. Isolating mini-unitsB. Emphasis on corrections or scouting
report5. Tie up & Wrestle Down6. Leverage Drills7. Releases8. Slanters and Blitzers
1. Summer & Pre-season: Build skills in a parallel progression – man blocks, combo blocks, pass pro
2. In-season: Use time efficiently, work fundamentals and schemes
A. Start the indy session with familiar drills – basic reps – grid, sled, chutes
B. Progress to isolating more specific skills – single player or small groups, usually to address a correction or scouting report (i.e. pull/down scheme, uphill combo)
C. Finish with full-line scheme or assignment work04/19/23 9
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