Trap Block Terminology

We used to drop step but have now gone to more of a pivot. We use the terminology:
"Start the Lawn Mower" - "Pivot" - "Get Into the Line"

The arm movement is, as mentioned, - similar to pulling the cord on a mower. At the same time we teach the lineman to pivot by going playside heal and backside toe. The next action is a step into the line to get an inside-out relationship on the trap man.

I just paused a minute to use "in the trenches" slap the dog method. (My wife thinks I am nuts) I may look at this further. It does tend to keep you lower. I still like the pivot however. Also, since I have two Aussies laying at my feet, I may need to change the terminology if I do decide to adopt the "Slap the Dog" method.

Coaches (Coach C and IN t Tr),
I had my guard play around with the "Slap the Dog" method today and I like it. I am going to use it next season. Thanks.
I am still going to use "Heal-Toe- and Go" but will get to that position with your method. I like the pivot because it keeps the trapper into the LOS and does not allow him to bow. The first step then becomes a step with the back foot into the LOS. Yes penetration can hurt this technique but we stress to our line that no penetration can be allowed inside of the trap. The pivot method I picked up from one of the OL coaches at Marshall.

This is great! We were too wordy teaching our players to trap. Your terminology is great! Makes for great coaching points on the fly.

JM after I wrote that I realized it should read parallel to the LOS with the second step and the 3rd step starts to gain depth. Coach CAmpbell