Double Teams at POA

GLAZE,

Do you COMBO him or DOUBLE TEAM him as there is a difference in the two types of blocks. A double team is when you get hip to hip and DRIVE BLOCK the DLM. A combo block is when one hits the DLM high and slides to backer, while other hits him waist high and maintains block. Are you talking about a DEUCE block with the guard and tackle, or a TREY block with the tackle and TE? What defense are you talking about that your going to see?

Coach Easton-TIGER ONE

HEY GREENOUGH,

KINDA TALL ASSIGNMENT TO NOT HAVE SOMEBODY COME OFF TO GET TO A BSISLB ISN'T IT? A DT BLOCK LIKE YOUR USING USUALLY ENTAILS BOTH OLM'S GETTING HIP TO HIP AND DRIVE BLOCKING THE DLM STRAIGHT BACK.

Coach Easton-TIGER ONE

VERTICAL DOUBLE TEAM TECHNIQUE ON “POWER” (“DUECE”/”TREY”):

COACHING POINT: “GET KNEES WORKING NORTH & SOUTH; 4 HANDS ON DLM & 4 EYES ON Lber”.


“POST” (INSIDE BLOCKER): GAIN VERTICAL LEVERAGE (YOUR PADS LOWER THAN DLM’S PADS). FIRST STEP = DEPENDS ON HORIZONTAL LEVERAGE OF DLM ON YOU. IF HE IS TIGHT ON YOU – TAKE A 3” LATERAL STEP WITH YOUR INSIDE FOOT. IF HE HAS A WIDER SHADE ON YOU – PICK UP INSIDE FOOT & PUT IT DOWN (DON’T STEP AWAY FROM LEAD BLOCKER – GIVE HIM “BODY PRESENCE”). LANDMARK = NEAR (INS.) PEC OF DLM. SECOND STEP = DRIVE OUTSIDE KNEE UPFIELD PLACING IT JUST INSIDE OF INSIDE KNEE OF DLM. 2 HAND PUNCH TO NEAR PEC & EYES LOOK INSIDE IMMEDIATELY (FOR Lber RUN THRU). DO NOT LET INSIDE FOOT GO BEYOND OUTSIDE FOOT – SO YOU CAN COME OFF INSIDE. WHOEVER COMES OFF FOR BS/LB AIM FOR INSIDE # OF LB (SO HE MUST GO OVER THE TOP).


“DRIVE” (OUTSIDE BLOCKER): GAIN VERTICAL LEVERAGE (YOUR PADS LOWER THAN DLM’S PADS). FIRST STEP = TAKE A LATERAL STEP WITH YOUR INSIDE FOOT TO CLOSE AREA BETWEEN POST BLOCKER & YOURSELF. LANDMARK = NEAR (OUTS.) PEC OF DLM. SECOND STEP = OUTSIDE FOOT UPFIELD. THIRD STEP = DRIVE INSIDE KNEE UPFIELD PLACING IT JUST INSIDE OF OUTSIDE KNEE OF DLM. 2 HAND PUNCH TO NEAR PEC & STAY SQUARE (BOTH POST & LEAD BLOCKER STAY SQUARE – HIP TO HIP & SHOULDER TO SHOULDER).


NOTE: FROM MY OBSERVATION OF NY GIANTS 2007 FILM – IT APPEARED THAT THE BLOCKERS STAYED ON THE “VERTICAL DOUBLE TEAM” TOGETHER FOR 3-4 STEPS (ON THE AVERAGE) BEFORE ONE OF THEM (USUALLY THE “POST” BLOCKER) CAME OFF FOR THE LB. THIS VARIES FROM PLAY TO PLAY – OF COURSE.

NOTE: IF CTR & ON G ARE BOTH COVERED - PLAYSIDE HAS TO DOWN BLOCK (NOT DOUBLE TEAM):

DOWN BLOCK


The Down Block is executed by the offensive lineman blocking on an angle towards the ball. We drill the down block using the near shoulder as a landmark.

A. DOWN BLOCK A “PENETRATOR”: Step with your near foot at the near shoulder of the defender and place your head in front of the defender’s near shoulder. Upon contact adjust to the defender’s reaction to the football by turning into the defender with a good blocking base and using your hands and feet to finish the block.

B. DOWN BLOCK VS. A “READER”: Step with your near foot at the near shoulder of the defender and place your head behind the shoulder of the defender. Upon contact adjust to the defender’s reaction to the football by turning into the defender with a good blocking base and using your hands and feet to finish the block.



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GLAZE,

NORMALLY ON POWER WE LEAD UP INTO THE HOLE WITH THE WRAPPING BACKSIDE GUARD AND KICK OUT THE DE WITH THE FB. WE DON'T TREY BLOCK IT WITH THE T-TE. WHEN YOU DO THAT ,HOW DO YOU GET TO THE BACKSIDE LB? A VANILLA 52 OKIE LEAVES THE GUARDS UNCOVERED AND A DEUCE BLOCK WILL GET YOU TO THE BSLB QUICKER.

Coach Easton-TIGER ONE