DL over running plays.

newguy
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DL over running plays. Sept 1, 2008 6:58:26 GMT

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Post by newguy on Sept 1, 2008 6:58:26 GMT

We are having a little problem with our DLM being a little to aggressive. This past weekend we were so intent on getting to QB at times we over ran plays. I have preached to have your eyes up and block down step down for weeks, but we don't get it. What are some drills that you guys use to teach your DLM to be aggressive but still have there eyes up and be in a position to make a play???

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DL over running plays. Sept 1, 2008 8:18:39 GMT

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Post by TIGER ONE on Sept 1, 2008 8:18:39 GMT

NEW GUY,

THEY HAVE TO GET IT IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL!!! TAKE THEM BY THE HAND AND WALK THEM THROUGH IT!!! (LITERALLY!) THE MARK OF A GOOD COACH IS TO BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE AND DEMONSTRATE!!! JUST KEEP REP AFTER REP GOING UNTIL IT SINKS IN A BIT MORE EVERY DAY. JUST STICK TO THE BASICS AND FUNDAMENTALS AND DRIVE THEM HOME. Just a suggestion as always.

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DL over running plays. Sept 1, 2008 10:26:19 GMT

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Post by Buice on Sept 1, 2008 10:26:19 GMT

Remind them that they need to get their hands on the OL across from them every single time. If they are shooting their hands and still missing then they are probably aligned in the gap rather than on a shade on their man. You don't want to take the aggression out of their game so let them know that getting their hands on the man across from them will keep them from getting too far up the field while still letting them fire of the ball hard.

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DL over running plays. Sept 1, 2008 17:09:16 GMT

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Post by gridiron347 on Sept 1, 2008 17:09:16 GMT

I agree with Buice...Hve them work on collisioning the shoulder of the OL. They collision and keep their gap. eyes are up looking for the ball while maintaining gap integrity. Be physical and violent with the fire off the ball. The collision against the OL also helps in keeping the OL off of your LB's. Running past the OL and then the ball, leads to easy blocks on the LB's resulting in big plays for the offense. You can rep as individuals or in groups during practice. Also if you play trap and or pull teams work on squeezing the LOS and containing the play

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DL over running plays. Dec 7, 2008 19:23:41 GMT

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Post by Ack27 on Dec 7, 2008 19:23:41 GMT

You never want to slow down the sense of Urgency of a player...Try backing your d-line off the ball about 12-18 inches, this will allow them to still be aggressive and not be so deep.......It will also help them see the blocking schemes much better.......

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Post by newguy on Sept 1, 2008 6:58:26 GMT

Post by TIGER ONE on Sept 1, 2008 8:18:39 GMT

Post by Buice on Sept 1, 2008 10:26:19 GMT

Post by gridiron347 on Sept 1, 2008 17:09:16 GMT

Post by Ack27 on Dec 7, 2008 19:23:41 GMT

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