Trap Blocking

Mervin Senior Member Posts: 259	Trap Blocking Jun 27, 2008 9:16:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mervin on Jun 27, 2008 9:16:05 GMT What drills do you use to get the utmost out of your trap blockers?
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Trap Blocking Jun 27, 2008 10:33:50 GMT

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Post by TIGER ONE on Jun 27, 2008 10:33:50 GMT

THE ONE THING THAT IS IMPERATIVE THAT MUST BE TAUGHT IS FOR THE TRAPPER TO TRAP ON THE OPPONENTS SIDE OF THE BALL AND NOT ON YOUR SIDE! THIS REQUIRES QUICK FEET AND SO MY FAVORITE DRILLS ARE NOT ACTUAL ON FIELD DRILLS BUT RATHER THE DOTS, THE JUMP ROPE, AND THE LADDER DRILLS. THE PROPER PATHS OF THE TRAPPER IS WHAT I ALWAYS EMPHASIZED IN ON FIELD DRILLS, MAKING THEM UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES REQUIRED TO HAVE A CENTER STEP TO A BACKSIDE 3 TECH FOR EXAMPLE, VERSES A TRAILNG GUARD ON HIS WAY TO KICK OUT A DE, ETC. ALWAYS USED CONES, FIRE HOSE, ETC. TO MAKE SURE WE HAD THE AIMING POINTS CORRECT!
Just my way as always.

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Mervin Senior Member Posts: 259	Trap Blocking Jun 27, 2008 22:53:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mervin on Jun 27, 2008 22:53:56 GMT Tiger One thank you very much, football is a great sport and it is very helpful to get other coaches opinions, I don't think you or Oneback have ever let anyone down. Thanks!
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TIGER ONE Senior Member Posts: 6,423	Trap Blocking Jun 29, 2008 14:20:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by TIGER ONE on Jun 29, 2008 14:20:26 GMT MERVIN, YOUR MORE THAN WELCOME YOUNG MAN!!! Coach Easton-TIGER ONE
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Trap Blocking Jun 30, 2008 11:02:33 GMT

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Post by Oneback on Jun 30, 2008 11:02:33 GMT

We work the TECHNIQUE over & over. No particular DRILL - just line up & DO IT (vs. bag or live).

Here is the only trap block we use:

"TRAPPER” (OFF G ON COUNTER/H ON POWER) = OFF G ON COUNTER PULL THRU THE FOOTBALL (into the LOS for an inside/out approach). H ON POWER BE IN PLAYSIDE B GAP ON SNAP. THERE IS NO READ, TRAP THE E.M.L.O.S. (“DIG HIM OUT”) - ATTACK HIS INSIDE NUMBER. IF HE GETS LOST INSIDE, IT BECOMES A NATURAL “LOG”. DON’T THINK “LOG”, THINK KICK HIM OUT!

If you are looking for the best drill book for the offensive line (many trap blocking drills, etc.) - order :

"101 Offensive Line Drills" $17.95
By: Steve Loney (MAJOR COLLEGE & NFL COACH)
2001. 116 pages. 7 x 10. Paperback / This book is full of drills for the offensive line. Some of the drills demonstrated are: pass blocking, run blocking, agility, off-season, and team and group drills.

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Mervin Senior Member Posts: 259	Trap Blocking Jul 1, 2008 11:42:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mervin on Jul 1, 2008 11:42:26 GMT Coach thanks for the information on the book and your thoughts on trap blocking, I apprecite your help.
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