Youngstown State Defensive Line Drills

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. DEFENSIVE LINE

PLAY

YOUNGSTOWN STATE

UNIVERSITY



SHADE TECH~IQUE

Stance 4 point inside foot back

Alignment Inside foot split crotch. of center

Key Center, guards, near back

A gap explode on movement of ball step .with inside foot. Control

center by exploding hands to his numbers separate and react

Keep center off of LE'ers, squeeze to ball. Play cutback

pass rush A gap area

Note diagrams

Assignment

Res'pcris tbI 1ity

Reaction

ASE BLOCK SCRAMBLE REACH

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~liver blow destroy block of center straight n

center, change LOS locate ball, shed, chas

Deliver blow, force center to the ground.

not cross centers face, locate ball, she

chase

OOP(or pick) SINGLES SCHEME

l iv er b lo w, de st ro y c en te rs l o c k create a double t e a m .

not let center turn his s ho ul de rs u pf ie ld s qu ee ze , do

t cr os s c ent er s [a ce ,h e a wa re o f c ut ba ck.l oc ate b al l,

chase •

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liver a bl~~st~ ~c~r whi.Ie

e ss ur e. Hi t t he g ro un d &make a pile rather

u n d. L o c a te b a ll . ch a se

fightingt ha n g iv in g

Deliver blo~ on center, feel pressure of

recognize backside guard pulling,fight inu ar ds p re ss ur e, an ch or A £ap.locate ball.~

FOLD (Your Way)

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stroy blqck of center. Cllange LOS,anc.hor A e,ap playtback locate ball,shed,chase

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cognize pass.use pass rush troVe rush up field in

lane fran A gap to A gap.Be a-wareof drz.I" or

ddle or middle screen

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Fight into cent.er ,squee e hard with inside pad.Anchor

A gap. Do not cross centers face.Lccata ball,shed,chase

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Explode on movement of ball step with foot towards gap responsibil

Control center by exploding hands to his numbers separate and react

Keep center off of LB'ers. Squeeze to ball. Pass.rush wide

side A gap

Note diagrams

Stance 4 point

Alignment - Head up on center

Key center, guards, near back

Assignment

Responsibility

Reaction

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center, change LO~ate ball t shed, chase

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Deliver blow, dest oy ~ck of center, kno

him off course. 00 tillt him turn his

shoulder up field ueeze - 00 not cross

fact. play cut .back find ball shed chase

BLE TEAM FOLD

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iver a blow, dest~ block of center whilehting pressure. Hit the ground and make a

e rather than giving ground. Find ball chase

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Squeeze hard withcross guards fact

chase

gap. Dball,

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Nognize pass, use pass rush move rush up field

d e S i gn a t e d l an e f r o m A ga p t o A g a p. Be a w a r e

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Stance 4 point

Alignment Outside foot split crotch of offensive guafa

Key Guard, center, nearback or pull~ng guards

Assignment Explode on movement of ball step with outs i.de foot" control guard by

exploding hands to his numbers. Separate and react.

Re~ponsibility Squeeze to ball - play trap & cutback A gap - pass rush A gap

Reaction Note diagrams. Any release outside by guard ignore playing guard, looinside for trap

BASE"

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Deliver b la o i, d es t ro y l oc k o f g ua r d s t ra i gh t enup

guard,change L O S locate bal,l,shed,chase19rore (rutsde release of guard,l

inside pad. Locate ball shed, chase

ARD LEAD GUARD PULLS OUTSIDE (Grace)

ignore o u ts i de r el e as e o f guard, l oc k i ns id e

or t.rap. ~en no trap s h C M S squeeze o u cs i de , p l ay c ut -ack. When t h re a t o f cutback clears, backdoor guardl o ca t e b al l s h e d . chase.

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Ignore outside release of ~ center with ins

Locate ball, shed, chase

UARD RELEASES OUTSIDE CENTER BLOCKS AWAYINF LU EN CE ) TR AP

SINGLES

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o r e o u ts i de r el e as e o f guard look i ns id e f or t ra p.

inside and collision trappi:ng guard.Create athe ball t o s pi ll outs ide of A gap. Locate

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Recognize inside nove of d, play center with in1 pad. Squeeze. Locate ball shed, chase.,



1 TECHNIQUE (CONTINUED)

CUT OFF TOM

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NDeszrey block of guard, change LCS, locate ball, shedchase

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- NIgnore outside release of guard look inside for traRecognize play, back door tackle block locate ball,

chase.

, DOUBLE TEAM DROPBACK PASS

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,Deliver blew, destro~ block of guard ...nile fighting

pressure. Hit the ground and rrake a pile rather than

give ground. Find ball. Olase.

Reccgnize pass, use pass rush~, rush up field i

designated lane fron A gap to Agap. Be aware of draor middle screen

SPRINT PASS -BOOT ~

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2 TECHNIQUE \A MOVEMENT ALIGNM£N1 ')

Stance 4 point

Alignment Head up on guard

Key Guard, tackle, center, nearback-

(Usually an alignment in which we will use some type of movement. i.e

slant, angle. blitz or line stunts). Explode on movement of ball ste

with foot towards gap responsibility. -Control guard by exploding

hands to his numbers separate and react

Keep guard on LOS. Play gap assigned

Assignment

.Responsibility

reaction Note diagrams

REACH

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blow, destroy b l oc k o f guard. Straighten upchange LOS locate ball shed chase

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. NDeliver blaN, keep guard on LOS locateball, shed, cha

COOP OR CUT OFF DOUBLE TEAM

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TblaN, descrcJ block of guard. Keep r u m on LOS.

ball, s h e y ~

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T·Deliver a blow, destroy block-of guard while fighting

hit the ground and make a pile rather than giving grom

L o ca t e b al l , s h ed , c ha s e

PULLS INSIDE DROP BACK PASS

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ke o n c en te rw l i J

insidepad. Locate ball, shed, Recognizepass, use pass rush ~ Rush up field in

designatedlane. Be aW ol reof draw o r m i dd l e s c re e n.



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Stance - 4 point

Alignment - Inside foot split crotch of guard

Key - Guard, center, nearback, pulling guard

Assignment - Explode on movement of ball. Step with inside foot. Control

guard by exploding hands to his numbers separate and react

Responsibility - Keep guard off LB'ers, B gap, squeeze to ball pass rush

designated lane

Reaction - Note Diagram

1. Quick Key - F.S. Guard - tackle

2. Slow Key - Guard Pulls

a. Behind center - key centerb. Across face - Key backside guard and feel pressure

of tackle

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Deliver a blow to rib of Tguard; squee

inside. Do not let guard work upfield.

Create a double team, Loca e ball shed. chas

trail play and look for cutback.

SCOOP

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b l ci 1,d e st r oy b l oc k o f g u ar d , s t ra i gh t en

up. Olange LOS, locate ball, shed, chase

UBLE TEAM CUT OFF

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liver a blOJ, destroy b lock of center ~le f~tingHit the g ro un d a nd m ak e a p il e r at he r than

v in g g ro un d. L oc at e b al l, s he d, c ha se

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PULL OUTSIDE PICK

with guard, fight p r es s ur e of t a ck l eWith inside

l oc at e b al l, s he d, c ha se

Deliver a blCl'W",estroy block. of

learn, locateball shed, chase

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HARD REACH TRAP BLOCK

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Squeeze with guard, change lOS, locate ball, shed

chase •

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GUARD PULLS INS~

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Follow guard - either b e a t bloCk of tackle u p field or

fight pressure with inside pad. Locate ball, shed,chase. Also beat FE block on counter and counter boot

GUARD PULLS INSIDE

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Follow guard · b e a t block of tackle~field. locate b

chase

TOM DROP BACK

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Step with guard fight pressure of tackle with inside

pad. J):) not cross face, Locate ball, shed, chase

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Recognize pass, use pass rush nove rush designated l

Be aware of draw or screen

SPRINT PASS - BOOT PASS SPRINT PASS

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4 TE CH NI QU E

S t a n c e 4 p o i n t o r 3 p o i n t

A l i g n m e n t O u t s i d e f o o t s p l i t c r o t c h o f t a c k l e

Key T a c k l e , guard. n e a r back o r p u l l i n g guard

E x p l o d e o n m o v e m e n t o f b a l l s t e p w i t h o u t s i d e f o o t . C o n t r o l the t

by exploding hands to his number separate apd react.

K e e p t a c k l e o n L O S s q u e e z e t o b a l l B gap. P a s s r u s h d e s i g n e d

Assignment

R e s p o n s i b i l i t y

R e a c t i o n N o t e d i a g r a m s

B A S E B L O C K CUT Off

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ED e l i v e r blCM, d e s t r o y b l o c k o f tackle s t r a i gh te n h i m

up , O l a n g e UJS . Locate b a l l s h e d c h a s e f i l l o r trail .

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Destroy b l o c k o f tackle c h a ng e L O S . Locate b a l l c

or trail

SCOOP DAVE S C H E M E

D e l i v e r a b l e v , d e s t r o y b l o c k o f t a c k l e knock h i m o f f

course. Do n o t l e t him t u r n ht"S s h o u l d e r s uo ft-eld.sQU(! eDo n o t c ro ss h is tace.Find b a l s h e d . c h a s e . t i [ o r t t a i

Deliver a b l o w . a n c h o r B g a p f i g h t p r e s s u r e o

t a c k l e c h a r g e L O S , f i n d b a l l , s h e d . c h a s e , f i l l

D O U B L E T E A MACKLE PULL I N S I D E

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c5poooFollow t a c k l e . Fight pressur~o f g u a r d w i t h i n s i d e p a d .

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D e l i v e r a b l o w . d e s t r o y b l o c k o f f a c k l e w h i l e f

p r e s s u r e . M a k e 3 p i l e r a t h e r t h a n g i v e g r o u n d .




TRAP REACH

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Squeeze B gap - trap the trapperlocateball, shed

chase, f il l o r trail. R o ll b a ll o u ts i de

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\"Squeeze do not cross face

DROP BACK PASS' SPRINT PASS - BOOT PASS - AWAY FROM QU

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Recognize pass, use pass rush rrove. Rush in designated

lane

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SPRINT

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GUARD FOLD BUMP SCHEME

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Beat tackle to B gap. If tackle makes

contact, fight pressure and construct the

hole by jamming the tackle back into the hole

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Control inside shoulder or tackle. Don't

tackle off LOS. Lower your outside shoul

the pad of the tackle and drop to the gr

the feet digging; split the seam & scram

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GUARD PULLS ACROSS BALL

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Beat the c utoff block of the tackl e. Ge

guards hip pocket and pursue down the L



5 TECHNIQUE (A MOVEMENT ALIGNMENT)

Stance 4 point or 3 point

Alignment Head up on tackle

Key - Tackle,tight end, nearback, .guard, slot back

Assignment (Usually an alignment where we will use some type of movement, i.e. slan

angle, blitz, or line stunts). Explode on moveIllent of Base, step with

foot toward gap responsibility. Control tackle by exploding hands to

his numbers, separate and react.

Keep tackle on LOS. Play Gap assignedesponsibility

Reaction - Note diagrams

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,-blow, destroy block o f t ac kl e, straighten up

changeI..C5. Locate ball, shed, chase, fi ll or

B AS E BL OC K C UT O FF

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Deliver blow, destroy b lo ck o f t ac kl e. K ee p himL oc at e b al l, s he d, c ha se , f il l or trail

U T OF F

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bloe, destroy block of tackle. Keep him on

Locate ball, shed, chase, fill or trail

DOUBLE TEAM

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Deliver a blow, destroy b lo ck o f tackie while figpressure. Hit the ground rather than give ground

ball, shed, chase, f ill o r tr ail .

T A CK LE O U T

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ollow tackle. sque e , fight pressure with inside pad,

c at e b al l, s he d, c ha se , f il l o r t ra il

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Squeeze outside into 'IE or backdoor the T.E~ blo

Locate ball, shed, chase, fill or trail.



> 5 T ECHNIQU E (CONT INU ED )

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Close inside squeeze trap the trapper. Locate ball

shed, chase, fill or trail

T.E. FOLD

Deliver a blow. Destroy block of tackle, straighten

him up. ~e LOS. Locate ball, shed, chase, filltrail.

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Recognizepass, use pass rush trOVe. Contain rush or

pass rush stunt.

SPRINT PASS - BOOT ~

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5 Technique (Tab)

2 Technique (Squeeze)

OBJECTIVE: Tb destroy offensive zone and man blocking schemes by playinginside control on plays ran at poi.nt; of attack or outside.

ST.AR:E: 4 potnt , feet para l Ie l or inside foot slightly back at heel-toe

relationship.

ALIGNMENl':Eye to eye on offensive guard (2 align) or tackle (5 align) ..

KEY: Guard (2 Tech.), Tackle (5 Tech.)

MJVEl1ENl ' KEY: Ik1wn hand of offensive guard, tackle, or football.

Oive back on Option

ASSIGNMENT: Explode an movement key with a straight six inch outside step .at

' of fe ns iv e g ua rd (2} or tackle (5). Attack aiming point with

an aggressive inside double hand shiver, separate and react to

inside for football or· blocker.

Never allow the guard or tackle a free release to LB'er!

RfSfrnSIBILITY

AND REAC I'ICNS :

1. Vs Base or Lead Blocking - Secure A gap in 2 Tech.

Secure B gap in 5 Tech.



2. Vs Inside Release - Jam guard or tackle inside and reactflat downIDS to ba-n or trap blocker.

*NYl'E: 5 Tech. - You have Chase Contain on plays away.

3. Vs. Pass - You have contain rush.



6 TECHNIQUE (LOOP)

Stance 4 point or 3 point

Alignment Split crotch of tackle with inside foot.

Key Tackle - ~ Read. Tight End, near back guard, slot back

Explode on movement of ball step

exploding hands to his numbers.

C Gap - veer read QB Option

Assignment

Res-ponsibility

Reaction Note diagrams

with inside foot. Control tackle by

Separate and react.

Do not let tackle get his h e a d across your bocy. Rip b ac ks id e f or ea rm t h r o u g h tackles

head, keeping outside forearm and leg free. Turn tackle larailel to LOS as you work

upfield. React flat to o u t s i d e

BASE BLOCK OR LEAD BLOCK CUT OFF

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Deliver blew, destroy block of tackle straighten ,

up t:ackle, charge IJ:lS. Locate ball. shed, chase,

fill or trail

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Destroy block of tackle charge L O S . L o c a t e ball she

chase, f i ll o r trail. Care tight off the tackleship. As yo u can see the ball go ;yay wide, then

react upfield t o . ball depth

DO UBLE T EAM SCOOP

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Deliver a blow, destroy block of tackle while

fighting pressure.Make a pile rather than give

ground. Locate ball

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course.D o not let him tum his s h o u l d e r s up field

not cross his face.Locate ball. shed, chase. fill

BLOCK TRAP

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Veer read, locate ball, shed. chase. fill or trailJam the tight end with your inside f o re a rma n d v r or ka c r s1..,;~ C·.,.-:o.:t~ .,.,r:o~r::l~r~ ~-rm " ' ' ' ' 0 ~~Jl r1';~"'::.t"(.lC'

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Veer read, (trap trapper). Locate ball. shed chase

fill or trail.




FOLD FOLD

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Squee%eoutside anchor C. Loeare bal l , shed, chase, fill

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Destroy block of tackle, charge

shed, chase, fill or trail.

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Recognize pass, use pass rush 1I'DVe. Contain rush

unless stunt calls. otherwise Mirror Q B

DRAWB AC K I SO LA TI ON

Stay in yo ur la nes

Squee ze passe r

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Close to inside, constr Ct. Nose up bl

maintain outpide control. Force ball i

make hit

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Tilt Technique

STANCE: (staggered 3 po.irrt) with the inside hand down and foot back; outside

foot up and hand up at side to prevent center from reaching youroutside leg.

AL IGNMENT : Place your body at a 45'angle in relationship to center withinside hand downat no more than six inches from football.{Remember be as close as possible without 1::eingoffside) 0

KEY : Visual - center and far guard

Pressure - guard to shade side

M.'JVEMENT KEY: Crease of center Is e11:::ow.

ASS IGNMENT : Explode on movement, with a short six to eight inch inside steptoward center's near outside third aiming point. Attack with astrong inside double. hand shiver.·

RESPONSIB IL ITY : Control A gap ·to tilt side. (Youmust not be reached by

center. ) On plays awayr keep center on lOS and off ourl::ackside flow linebacker. Youhave cutback if tilt sideguard does not block you.

REACl ' rONS:

A. Base Block (Ion 1)

As you attack center Is aim poirrt, and center's helmet is high and at your

chest, destroy his charge by jarnning his back in the LOSo Keep your shoulders

parallel, feet and hand active, while maintaining outside ann and leg free.Find football, shed blocks, pursue ball.

rorE: If ba.11is to other side, slowly cross center's face after you have

cleared any threat to Near Gap A.



REACI ' IOOS (cont.)

B. Reach

As you attack aiming po.int;o f center and center's helmet goes outside theplane of your body, protect your outside leg by janming center's helmet with

your outside hand. Irrmediately step off your inside foot and flatten out down

the lOS to the ball.

c. Scoop (or Pick)

As you attack aiming p:dnt of center and center 1s helmet qoes away from you

am you feel the guard attempting to reach your inside leg continue to applypressure to center, don Itallow him off the lOS tobackside LBIer •

N:7I'E: If backside guard does not block you, you have cutbackresponsibili ties.

D~ Bump (Adj $ for SCoopBlock) +-0

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Wewill react to this scheme the same as the Scoop Block. If you feelmovement backwards, drop to the ground and create a pile or use Shade Techo



BEAcrIONS (Cont.s )

E. Gap Schene

As center Is helmet goes away from you and you feel the guard on your outside

hip with far guard pulling across the ball - i.rnnediately step off your inside

foot, back into the guard with your outside shoulder to constrict BGap•. Once

the ball has cl eared your A Gap responsibility, cross slowly across gUards

face to ball.

F. Double Team

As you attack center (aim point) and his helmet is high and at your chest(base block) and you feel near guard on your hip - neutralize the center Is

post, block. Do not get knocked back, stay up as long as posaib'le, If there

is rrovementbackwards, drop to ground and create a pile. Rem 2m ber - 2 on 1

leaves are backers free.

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