2 point stance

My first experience with coaching a line that was primarily from a 2-pt. stance was last year and I was less than impressed. As coach said, it was great for pass blocking, and really not consistently effective for run blocking. From what I've seen, if your linemen are very strong and able to out-muscle people...a 2-pt might be good. But if, like most high school OL's, you need to out technique and beat the defense to the point of attack, I think the 3-pt is best. I kept hearing about the OL coach wanting his guys to see the defense, recognize blitzes, etc. Yes, I can agree with that to some extent, but honestly, if the defense is able to get under you and beat you to the POA your offense is done anyhow. Does it matter that you can see them beating you? On the other hand, if your offense is predicated on the pass and is able to get the job done with the running game that you are using, go get 'em. I guess I'm still part of the slowly fading "smash-mouth" mentality.

We've always used it only in 1st sound situations on offense. And with running the wing-T our 2 and 4 backs would be in that stance. To make it clearer as far as the 1st sound goes. Our o-line T to T (and TE if there)would rush up to the line and set in a 2pt stance. Once the QB get under C he then starts his cadance. On "down" we would either snap the ball or the o-line would shift into their 3pt stance and the QB would continue. Just something to keep the offense in rhythem and defense not jumping the snap.

What is a DRAW BLOCK? I am not familiar with that terminology after 42 years on the field. Thanks for your time in advance.

Coach Easton-TIGER ONE

I guess draw blocking is giving a high hat for a pass set look then taking the defender to one side or another when he engages.