Post by Coach Campbell on Jul 3, 2011 21:24:09 GMT
DEFENSIVE DOWN LINEMEN DRILL TIPS
1. Always line up with your feet well underneath you so that you are ready to fight pressure from any direction. The only thing that overrides the first sentence is; pass only responsibility. This can elongate a defensive lineman's stance.
2. Always concentrate on the man nearest you, for he is the man who can block you first.
3. Never rise up to look for the ball carrier, for the blocker will tell you where the ball is going.
4. Always keep your back parallel with the ground, and you then become very difficult to block.
5. Do not go to the ground, but if you do so, get back up quickly. A football player's ability can be equated by the amount of time he spends on the ground.
6. In defeating the trap, first know who is going to trap you. Secondly, use your head to get an "anti-trap" position. As you turn to play the trap, keep your head on your side of the L.O.S. and you will never be trapped. If you get too much penetration, then spin back inside.
7. Never allow a blocker to get into your legs; for if he does, you will go down, and on pass, this is a cardinal sin.
COMMON ERRORS DEFENSIVE LINEMEN MAKE
1. Lack of total effort — Trying to save yourself for the fourth quarter. By that time, it doesn't matter.
2. Guessing — Not playing what you see because you "think" they are going to do something else.
3. Trying to make a tackle, or big play, without first defeating primary blocker.
4. Giving up if picked by a second blocker.
5. Not being prepared for a quick count.
6. Giving up when you think the play is over, and not going until the whistle blows.
7. Wearing unnecessary pads, bandages, tape, etc... that hinder, rather than help a performance.
8. Anticipating the snap count.
9. Appearing tired, out of shape, or dragging your body on, or off, the field.
1. Always line up with your feet well underneath you so that you are ready to fight pressure from any direction. The only thing that overrides the first sentence is; pass only responsibility. This can elongate a defensive lineman's stance.
2. Always concentrate on the man nearest you, for he is the man who can block you first.
3. Never rise up to look for the ball carrier, for the blocker will tell you where the ball is going.
4. Always keep your back parallel with the ground, and you then become very difficult to block.
5. Do not go to the ground, but if you do so, get back up quickly. A football player's ability can be equated by the amount of time he spends on the ground.
6. In defeating the trap, first know who is going to trap you. Secondly, use your head to get an "anti-trap" position. As you turn to play the trap, keep your head on your side of the L.O.S. and you will never be trapped. If you get too much penetration, then spin back inside.
7. Never allow a blocker to get into your legs; for if he does, you will go down, and on pass, this is a cardinal sin.
COMMON ERRORS DEFENSIVE LINEMEN MAKE
1. Lack of total effort — Trying to save yourself for the fourth quarter. By that time, it doesn't matter.
2. Guessing — Not playing what you see because you "think" they are going to do something else.
3. Trying to make a tackle, or big play, without first defeating primary blocker.
4. Giving up if picked by a second blocker.
5. Not being prepared for a quick count.
6. Giving up when you think the play is over, and not going until the whistle blows.
7. Wearing unnecessary pads, bandages, tape, etc... that hinder, rather than help a performance.
8. Anticipating the snap count.
9. Appearing tired, out of shape, or dragging your body on, or off, the field.