oline stance probs

i don't think that there is any doubt (on ALL levels) that you run block better from a 3 point stance, simply because it facililtates LEVERAGE!

The only way to TEACH it is by constant reps from any early age on. I have never found that TEACHING a kid to get into a 3 point stance was any problem.

For our lineman to execute proper blocking techniques they must first be in a good football stance.

A. Feet (with proper foot placement a solid base can be created)

1. Placement of the feet should be just wider than shoulder width and parallel.

2. Toes are pointed straight ahead

3. Knees should be in line with the inside portion of feet, with patella over the toes.

4. When in stance feet are flat on the ground with little or no rise in the heels.

5. Weight of the lineman should be distributed on the instep of feet.

B. Power Angles

1. Lineman should understand that power angles are formed at ankles, knees, and hips, using these joints to lower their center of gravity. With this understanding they will be able to make the proper steps and always be in a good football position.

2. Allow the ankles to be flexible and push the patella over and ahead of toes keeping feet flat on the ground

3. Lower hips so thighs are parallel to ground, and create the “Z” in the knee.

C. Hand

1. Placement of the down hand should be just in front of the shoulders and just inside of the knee.

2. Weight is slightly forward and supported by down hand. The athlete should be able to move in any direction.

3. Free hand is flexed in a comfortable position to the lineman’s side as tight to the body as possible ready to deliver a blow.

D. Shoulders

1. When in a stance, shoulders should be as level to the ground as possible.

2. Shoulders must be square to the line of scrimmage.

3. Shoulders and butt are even to create a flat back

E. Head

1. Naturally cocked, not strained

2. Head and eyes up

3. Focus on aiming point through eyebrows

Summary: the lineman should use his stance as the foundation of each play. He must be able to take his steps and always be in a GOOD FOOTBALL POSITION while executing his assignment.

I think that it depends on how the in4mation is pitched to the kids...I coached my daughter's 6-8 yr old flag team last spring, and we did not have any problems getting kids in 2 3pt stances...I do not agree with that fact that kids are not good at something; Therefore we do not Teach it.....I taught my dog to sit and roll over...He was not good at it first, but he is pretty good now......As Teachers it's imperative 4 us to find a way to Pitch the information where the kids can hit it....We are not there to strike them out........

use a heels out and toes in approach and it squares the stances away anfd creates a flat back. Coach Campbell