Stalk Blocking

dcladwell
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Stalk Blocking Jul 27, 2004 12:16:28 GMT

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Post by dcladwell on Jul 27, 2004 12:16:28 GMT

Coaches,

How do you teach your DB's to take on a stalk block?
Do you teach them to initially avoid the stalk block, and if so there a certain distance between the ball carrier and DB?
Or do you have your DB make contact, keep shoulders square and shed the blocker as the BC approaches?
Thanks,
DC

frmrgriffinsafety
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Stalk Blocking Jul 28, 2004 10:59:22 GMT

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Post by frmrgriffinsafety on Jul 28, 2004 10:59:22 GMT

I teach my DBs to attack the stalk blocker and then escape off the block after forcing the running back to choose a direction. Avoiding a stalk block does the WR's job for him. It creates a running lane. This is on playside, of course. I have the DB attack the blocker, lock up and try to drive him back or at least cause a standoff, then as the ballcarrier nears, escape off the block to put yourself in position to make a tackle. There is an acception to this rule. If the WR is charging real hard and looks as if he is off balance and overly aggresive, then an avoid technique will be very effective.

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Stalk Blocking Jul 28, 2004 11:11:21 GMT

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Post by TIGER ONE on Jul 28, 2004 11:11:21 GMT

Thats in, in my opinion also. Attack right at him, keep him off balance if possible, shed and go the ball carrier. Good point about if the receiver is off balance, why get tied up for nothing? Avoid and attack the ball carrier, UNDER CONTROL.

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Stalk Blocking Jul 28, 2004 18:12:17 GMT

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Post by galdrapann on Jul 28, 2004 18:12:17 GMT

Yup, that's what we teach. Another important point on shedding the block we teach is that the DB has to win the "Battle of the Hands". This means the DB has to try and establish inside hand position to be able to control the receiver so that he can push-pull to get off the block. Another technique we have taught involves engaging the receiver, establishing the inside hand position, and throwing the receiver into the running backs outside running lane as he gets there (actually hitting teh running back if possible) while being ready to make the tackle as the running back cuts off the movement of the receiver.

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Post by dcladwell on Jul 27, 2004 12:16:28 GMT

Post by frmrgriffinsafety on Jul 28, 2004 10:59:22 GMT

Post by TIGER ONE on Jul 28, 2004 11:11:21 GMT

Post by galdrapann on Jul 28, 2004 18:12:17 GMT

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