Cut-block in Load Option???

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Cut-block in Load Option??? Nov 30, 2003 11:01:06 GMT

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Post by djtrap2 on Nov 30, 2003 11:01:06 GMT

Coach Campbell and other Coaches,

I just viewed your Load Option video. Thought is was great. I noticed in your Load Option there were a few really good cut-blocks. Your fullback made a number of really good cut-blocks on the perimeter and your playside Tackle (Trey Combo) made a couple of really nice cutblocks on the Mike LB.

My question is...How do you teach your players to cut-block in practice? What are the drill that you use? What are the primary coaching points when teaching "technique" of cut-blocking?

Coach Trap

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Cut-block in Load Option??? Nov 30, 2003 15:51:03 GMT

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Post by LedgerSko on Nov 30, 2003 15:51:03 GMT

I am no expert on the subject but they way I learned it and now the way I teach it is for the blocker to get his head across the defenders body and aim to get his shoulder pad on the defenders outside thigh just above the knee. If we can we try to teach the player not to lunge because if you lunge and miss then you are a pile on the ground but we teach to drive your feet to make sure that you get contact with the defender.

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Cut-block in Load Option??? Nov 30, 2003 16:34:26 GMT

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Post by Coach Campbell on Nov 30, 2003 16:34:26 GMT

Coach Trap we don't teach the cut block on the load option. Our load option is designed to load the alley player and read off the 9 technique. The alley player is usually going to be the free safety thus, we stay up on him and allow our QB or Tailback depending upon whos carrying the ball to cut according to the block by the fullback. Coach CAmpbell

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Cut-block in Load Option??? Nov 30, 2003 20:19:58 GMT

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Post by djtrap2 on Nov 30, 2003 20:19:58 GMT

Coach Campbell,

Toward the end of your Load Option video you present the viewer with a segment of game cut-ups of the Load Option. There was a couple of times when your playside Tackle combo'd off the DE and blocked (cut block) the Inside LB scaping to the outside. I know you didn't speak about the cut block during your verbal presentations of the play, but your players did execute a cutblock during the cut-up segment. I thought that they did a nice job of doing it as well. Your full back also performed a cutblock on the Cornerback while the Flanker went down and blocked the Free Safety, and on another play he cutblock the Free Safety who was filling the alley. Thanks for your response Coach.

Coach Ledger Slo,

Thank You for your response. Your coaching points of the cut-block are well received.

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Cut-block in Load Option??? Dec 1, 2003 9:28:48 GMT

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Post by bpolson1974 on Dec 1, 2003 9:28:48 GMT

Coaches,

Isn't cut blocking illegal in high school according to the NFHS rule book? In the book it states that a player must be on the line of scrimmage and in the tackle box to cut or be cut. I wouldn't think that a fullback or a corner may cut ever? We are told that as coaches all of the time that we can't cut. Linebackers are also not to be cut unless they show blitz. That's the way it is called here in Minnesota.

Any clarifications would be great!

Coach O

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Cut-block in Load Option??? Dec 1, 2003 16:40:17 GMT

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Post by CoachKramer on Dec 1, 2003 16:40:17 GMT

Coach,

Cutting outside the box is illegal in HS. We do teach the cut/crab block in that box.

However, on the perimeter you may see a kid end up cutting a player. I emphasize he ends up cutting the player. Our Slots, FB and SEs us our Rip Block aims for the playside hip socket of the player to be blocked (we even put a poster up in our locker room that includes a player and a Bullseye on his hip). Often times our player will initiate contact at the hip. In response the defender will try to push him to the ground. The combination of keeping the feet moving and the defender standing up to push the player down often leads to a pancake(or as we call them roach block) or the blocker driving his body through the defenders lower half. Hope this is a help on the cut on the perimeter.

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LedgerSko Senior Member Posts: 316	Cut-block in Load Option??? Dec 1, 2003 21:26:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by LedgerSko on Dec 1, 2003 21:26:41 GMT bpolson. All our cuts are on the line of scrimmage. Cut blocking is illegal in HS.
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Cut-block in Load Option??? Dec 4, 2003 10:23:14 GMT

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Post by CoachHawg on Dec 4, 2003 10:23:14 GMT

Why chance injury and penalty with cut/crab blocking?We have used the simple "blast" technique when running our load option. The "blast" Technique is best described as a tackle on offense. We emphasize, breaking down, squaring up on the defender and rolling hips and shoulders into the defender. The hands should aim at the numbers and the thrusting of the hands toward the "V" of the shoudler pads. We have esatblished this technique and have had some great, safe blocks when untilizing it.

CoachKramer Member Posts: 140	Cut-block in Load Option??? Dec 5, 2003 6:04:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by CoachKramer on Dec 5, 2003 6:04:00 GMT We use the cut/crab at the LOS in response to Blitzing LB and stunting lineman. We use load option vs teams that use Inside Covered/uncoverd blitzes.

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Cut-block in Load Option??? Dec 6, 2003 17:41:30 GMT

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Post by crussellOC on Dec 6, 2003 17:41:30 GMT

In Texas we don't go by the federation rules we go by the NCAA rules. So we can cut block. But a running back lined outside the normal tackle cannot go inside an block below the waist, nor can a man in motion cut.

The way I teach it is aim 4" above the knee, don't leave your feet until you can step on his (opponents) foot. First I take a round bag, turn it upside down so the handles are on the bottom., that way the kids have an aiming point.

Do this for a couple of days untill the kids get the hang of it.

Then, get live bodies set up a kid 10 yards over the football like a safety. Then set a cone about 8 to 10 yards from where a tackles leg would be.. Put the cone on the LOS. If you run a double slot line him up is his position, have arc (drop step, crossover) release and have your defensive guy run hard towards the the cone, then instruct your slot to cut him. Have a guy running the ball to run off the cut block. Make the defense learn how to defend the cut block. Seems harsh, but it teaches kids to cut, and it is extremely physical. You cant practice the cut block unless you eventually cut warm bodies.

I have some other drills as well.

3 yards is a good play.

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Post by djtrap2 on Nov 30, 2003 11:01:06 GMT

Post by LedgerSko on Nov 30, 2003 15:51:03 GMT

Post by Coach Campbell on Nov 30, 2003 16:34:26 GMT

Post by djtrap2 on Nov 30, 2003 20:19:58 GMT

Post by bpolson1974 on Dec 1, 2003 9:28:48 GMT

Post by CoachKramer on Dec 1, 2003 16:40:17 GMT

Post by LedgerSko on Dec 1, 2003 21:26:41 GMT

Post by CoachHawg on Dec 4, 2003 10:23:14 GMT

Post by CoachKramer on Dec 5, 2003 6:04:00 GMT

Post by crussellOC on Dec 6, 2003 17:41:30 GMT

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