2009
TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL
OFFENSIVE LINE DRILLS
2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE DRILLS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RUN GAME DRILLS
BASIC SKILLS – RUN GAME
BOXES (STANCE STARTS & PASS SETS)
CHUTES
C / QB EXCHANGE
AGILITIES ROPES
SLED FIRE FIT / FIT DRIVE / THRU
BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE COMBINATIONS)
BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS)
BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (THREE MAN COMBINATIONS)
BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE COMBINATIONS)
BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS)
BUILDING MAN BLOCKS (BACK SIDE COMBINATIONS)
HIP ROLL
HIT AND DRIVE
DRIVE BLOCK PROGRESSION
CONTACT FIT
COME TO STRAIN
FINISH THE BLOCK
RETAKE AND DRIVE
DRIVE AND RESET
ANGLES OF THE BOARD
WEAVE / FINISH
BACK SIDE ZONE CUT DRILL
PULLING
CLUB DRILL (TACKLES)
TACKLE ZONE READS
SLED FOREARM / SHOULDER LIFT (POST)
HALF LINE PUNCH AND GRAB
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PASS GAME DRILLS
BUILDING MAN PASS BLOCKS (PASS PROTECTIONS)
BUILDING SLIDE PASS BLOCKS (PASS PROTECTIONS)
PUSH AND PULL
QUICK HANDS
SLIDE TO PUNCH
MIRROR DODGE
PUNCH AND RESET
PUSH PULL BALANCE DRILL
REDIRECT DRILL
RETREAT DRILL
SET / PUNCH
SET / PUNCH 2nd MOVE
FORCE SWITCH
STUNT PICK UP RECOGNITION
1 on 1 vs. DEFENSIVE LINE
2 on 2 vs. DEFENSIVE LINE
OL / RB CHIP
3 STEP CUT DRILL
SCREEN BLOCKING AND TECHNIQUES
SCREEN CUT DRILL
RICOCHET – PASS PRO HALF LINE
WRIST BAND
WALK - THRU
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OFFENSIVE LINE
BASIC SKILLS – RUN GAME
The following skills are the basic fundamental physical skills that must be
mastered in order to be successful as an offensive lineman. This should
be a self checklist that will allow you to judge your progress in the run
game.
RUN TECHNIQUES
Center / QB Exchange – Center Release
MAN – Drive Block
ZONE – Base Reach
GAP – Down Block
Quick Reach
Reach - Influence and Drive
Zone Techniques
a) Covered
b) Uncovered
8) Sift Technique
9) Block a LB
10) Pull and Trap (G)
11) Pull and Log (C & G & T)
12) Draw Block
13) Peel
14) Down Field Cut Block
15) Finish – Dip / Rip / Cut
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
DOUBLE TEAMS
1)
2)
3)
4)
Zone
Gap
Man
Fold
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
BOXES (STANCE STARTS / PASS SETS)
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the proper foot placement on air.
To perfect the proper form of body control.
Work the proper approach / set phase.
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FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This is the start of every approach Run Game.
This is the start of every set in pass Game.
III.
IV.
V.
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VI.
DESCRIPTION
Line up 5 across by position – in rows, 2 feet in width with 5yds of
separation between each group.
All set or run approach at the same time.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
CHUTES
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To master the abilities of maintaining low pad level.
To perfect the linemen’s foot movement and body control.
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FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
Pad level is essential to WIN our blocks in our run and pass game.
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DESCRIPTION
Five men will align in the chutes.
We will employ three different techniques -Drive / Reach / Cut Off Steps
Fit Drive / Fire Fit / Thru
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
C / QB EXCHANGE
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect exchange between C / QB
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FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
Beginning of each play
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DESCRIPTION
Center – QB pairs
All run plays
All Pass Pro plays
Goal Line
III.
IV.
V.
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VI.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
AGILITIES ROPES
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Foot Speed
Agility
Athletic Ability
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FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
Athletic Ability
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DESCRIPTION
Ropes
1 foot in the hole, 2 feet hole, crossover, 2 foot hop, 1 foot hop, 1 foot in
the hole.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
SLED FIRE FIT / FIT DRIVE / THRU
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the drive block progression.
To teach the phases of drive blocking.
Zone-reach / Gap-down / Man-drive block
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FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This is a part of every run play.
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DESCRIPTION
In the fit / fire to the fit / fit and drive / fire to the fit and drive.
All 5 at once.
Or Single man at a time.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE COMBINATIONS)
PLAY SIDE CALLS - CHIP, ‘R’-‘L’, SLIP, COMBO, SLAM
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
 To perfect the mechanics of footwork on play side zone blocking
principles.
 To develop proper aiming points in zone blocking combinations.
 To develop proper hand placements in various play side zone blocks.
III.
FREQUENCY
 This drill needs to be part of the daily routine.
IV.
RELATIVENESS TO GAME
 These blocks are used in our zone blocking run game.
V.
DESCRIPTION
 This drill works in two man combinations. First step is to set the front.
 Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on
the coach’s cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included)
VI.
DIAGRAM
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CHIP
‘R’ / ’L’
B
T
B
T
CHIP
CHIP
B
Combination Block Between FSG And OC
Versus Offset NT
B
T
Combination Block Between OC & FSG
On DT To LB’er.
T
‘L’
‘R’
SLIP
Combination Block Between The FSG and
FST Versus a Guard Bubble.
We Have A Wide Slip – 18/19
We Have A Tight Slip – 14/15
B
E
SLIP
COMBO
B
T
Combination Block Between FST and TE
Versus Tackle Bubble
E
COMBO
SLAM
B
T
Combination Block Between FSG and FST
From DT To FSLB’er Versus Tackle
Bubble.
TE Is Man Block.
E
SLAM
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (BACK SIDE
COMBINATIONS)
BACK SIDE CALLS – ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’
II.
III.
IV.
V.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of footwork on back side zone blocking
principles.
To develop proper aiming points in zone blocking combinations.
To develop proper hand placements in various back side zone blocks.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be part of the daily routine.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
These blocks are used in our zone blocking run game.
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DESCRIPTION
This drill works in two man combinations. First step is to set the front.
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Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on
the coach’s cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included)
DIAGRAM
VI.
‘A’
B
T
T
OC And BSG Combination From NT
To BSLB’er.
T
BSG And BST Combination From
DT To BSLB’er
‘A’
‘B’
B
T
‘B’
‘C’
$
W
BST And BS-TE Combination From
BS-DE To MDM BSLB’er/Safety
E
‘C’
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
BUILDING ZONE BLOCKS (THREE MAN
COMBINATIONS)
CALLS – TRIPLE, BIG SLIP, BIG COMBO, BIG APPLE, BIG B
II.
III.
IV.
V.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of footwork on zone blocking principles.
To develop proper aiming points in zone blocking combinations.
To develop proper hand placements in various zone blocks.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be part of the daily routine.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
These blocks are used in our zone blocking run game.
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DESCRIPTION
This drill works in three man combinations. First step is to set the front.
Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on
the coach’s cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included)
DIAGRAM
VI.
TRIPLE
B
T
Three Man Combination Block Between
The FSG, OC and BSG On Both DT’s And
FSLB’er
B
T
T
TRIPLE
T
TRIPLE
BIG SLIP
Three Man Combination Block Between
The FST, FSG and OC On Frontside DE,
DT and FSLB’er
B
T
E
BIG SLIP
BIG COMBO
Three Man Combination Block Between
The FS-TE, FST and FSG On The OLB’er,
DE and FSLB’er
B
T
E
B
BIG COMBO
BIG APPLE
B
T
Three Man Scoop Between OC,
BSG And BST
T
BIG APPLE
BIG B
B
E
Three Man Scoop Between BSG,
BST And BS-TE
T
BIG B
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (PLAY SIDE
COMBINATIONS)
PLAY SIDE CALLS – ACE, DEUCE, TREY, QUAD
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of footwork on gap area blocking principles.
To develop proper aiming points in gap blocking combinations.
To develop proper hand placements in various gap blocks.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be part of the daily routine.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
These blocks are used in our gap blocking run game.
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DESCRIPTION
This drill works in two man combinations. First step is to set the front.
Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on
the coach’s cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included)
DIAGRAM
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ACE
B
T
B
Combination Block Between Center
And FSG On NT To BSLB’er
B
Combination Block Between FSG
And FST On DT To BSLB’er
T
ACE
DEUCE
B
T
T
DEUCE
TREY
B
T
Combination Block Between FST
And TE On DE To BSLB”er.
Check Mike LB’er Run Through.
M
T
E
TREY
QUAD
B
Combination Block Between TE And
U/FB.
B
QUAD
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
BUILDING GAP BLOCKS (BACK SIDE
COMBINATIONS)
BACK SIDE CALLS – STAB, CAT
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of footwork on gap blocking principles.
To develop proper aiming points in gap blocking combinations.
To develop proper hand placements in various gap blocks.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be part of the daily routine.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
These blocks are used in our gap blocking run game.
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DESCRIPTION
This drill works in two man combinations. First step is to set the front.
Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on
the coach’s cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included)
DIAGRAM
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STAB
OC And BST To Help On Down
Lineman, Then Hinge Back To
Chaser.
(Stab & Hinge Technique)
B
T
T
E
STAB
CAT
B
T
OC And BST Combination From
BSDT To BSLB’er
T
CAT
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
BUILDING MAN BLOCKS (COMBINATIONS)
CALLS – MINGO, FAN
II.
III.
IV.
V.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of footwork on man blocking principles.
To develop proper aiming points in man blocking combinations.
To develop proper hand placements in various man blocks.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be part of the daily routine.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
These blocks are used in our man blocking run game.
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DESCRIPTION
This drill works in man combinations. First step is to set the front.
Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on
the coach’s cadence. (Note: defensive games should be included)
DIAGRAM
VI.
MINGO
B
W
E
B
T
T
E
MINGO
W
Backside Man Blocking By All
Covered Backside OL And TE
MINGO
FAN
B
W E
T
FAN
BSG And BST Call To Turn Out On
DE And Will LB’er.
Also TIGHT FAN
B
T
E W
TIGHT FAN
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
HIP ROLL
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
We are teaching the blocker to ROLL his hips and accelerate his feet
towards the defender utilizing strong leg drive while gaining ground.
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FREQUENCY
This drill is done once a week.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is utilized in the finishing phase of every block.
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DESCRIPTION
Offensive blocker will align three quarters deep in the chute.
The defender will hold the bag in place at the end of the chute.
The blocker will step and roll his hips to get movement of the defender.
The blocker will work for the “hip marriage” position while maintaining a
good base and finishing the block.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
HIT AND DRIVE
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Put all aspects of the drive block together.
Approach, contact and follow through.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be done once a week.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is used in every aspect as an offensive lineman.
III.
IV.
V.
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VI.
DESCRIPTION
Blocker will align outside the front of the chute.
The defender will hold the bag at the rear of the chute.
The offensive blocker will accelerate out of his stance with a flat back and
explode into the bag.
The blocker will drive the defender to the end of the board to finish the
block.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
DRIVE BLOCK PROGRESSION
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of drive blocking.
Fire to the fit -To perfect the mechanics of firing into the FIT position.
Fit and drive – To perfect the mechanics of contact to finish position.
Fire to the fit, drive and finish – To perfect the drive block.
To increase offensive lineman’s awareness of the feeling of proper aiming
points.
To develop proper hand and hat placements when in the fit position.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be done once a week.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is used when the initial contact on the defender is employed.
III.
IV.
V.
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VI.
DESCRIPTION
The coach will utilize five man sled or five defenders holding bags. The
play will be called out by the coach.
Blocker will align in a 3 point stance. Upon the coach’s cadence, the
blocker will then fire into #1-the aiming point, #2-finishing with good hat
and hand placements on the sled in the FIT position.
Dependent upon the length of the drill, the blockers could fit & drive their
knees moving the sled while maintaining the FIT position.
DIAGRAM
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BLOCKER WILL START IN A 3
POINT STANCE FIRING INTO
FIT POSITION ON THE SLED
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
CONTACT FIT
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach the blocker to understand the use of leverage and where the power
is generated
To teach the blocker how to use his blocking surface and base.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be done once a week.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is used in every aspect as an offensive lineman.
III.
IV.
V.
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VI.
DESCRIPTION
Offensive blocker will align inside the chute.
The defender will hold the bag in position with the blocker’s face and
hands on the bag.
Defender will attempt to hold the blocker in place.
The blocker will drive the defender down the board using proper leverage
position; proper angles of the knees and ankles.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
COME TO STRAIN
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of rolling hips and accelerating into a STRAIN
position.
To increase offensive linemen awareness of the feeling of straining.
To develop proper hand placements and effective finishing techniques.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be done once a week.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is used in the running game and should be felt at the end of
every run block.
III.
IV.
V.
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VI.
DESCRIPTION
Offensive blocker will align directly across from defender holding a blue
shield.
The blocker will place hands on the imaginary breast plates of bag with
thumbs up on and elbows slightly bent.
On Cadence, the blocker will begin driving knees toward the defender and
roll hips to get movement out of the defender.
At this time the blocker will maintain hips to hand marriage in a good
leverage position with hands extended and above the eyes while sustaining
a drive.
DIAGRAM
When in the
strain, the hips
are fully rolled
into the
defender
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
FINISH THE BLOCK
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of FINISH phase of the block versus an avoiding
defender.
To increase offensive linemen awareness of the acceleration of the feet.
To develop proper hand placements and an effective technique to control
the defender in finishing the block.
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III.
IV.
V.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be done once a week.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is used in the running game and should be felt at the end of
every run block.
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VI.
DESCRIPTION
Blocker will align in a three point stance parallel to the LOS.
The defender will hold the blue bag, half way through the board allowing
the blocker to walk into the Fit position.
While the blocker is pressed against the bag on the cadence of the Coach,
the blocker will start to accelerate his feet and drive the defender off the
board. Once the blocker has driven the defender off the boards, he will start
to move side to side as the blocker is driving his feet, similar to a Z motion.
The movement simulates a defender trying to get off the block and tackle a
ball carrier.
DIAGRAM
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BLOCKER WILL START
IN A 3 POINT STANCE
RUNNING THE BOARD
TO CONTACT FIT, DRIVE
AND FINISH THE BLOCK.
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
RETAKE AND DRIVE
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of LEVERAGE position of the block.
To perfect knee bend need for leverage and drive technique.
To develop proper hand replacement technique when regaining leverage
and controlling the breast plates of the defender.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be done once a week.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is used in every block that the offensive lineman will
encounter.
III.
IV.
V.
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VI.
DESCRIPTION
Put two players facing each other and walk one of the players into the Fit
position.
It is imperative that the blocker has proper shoulder leverage and proper
hand leverage to start the drill.
The defender must have his hands on the shoulders of the blocker and
standing in an erect position leaning into the blocker.
On command, the blocker will accelerate his feet and drive the defender
straight back while locking arms out to control defenders breast plates.
On second command, the two players will abruptly switch positions and the
other player will become the drive blocker and the other becomes the
defender.
During this procedure, it is important for the blocker to drop his hips to a Z
position, punch to replace, and gain control with leverage and hand
placement.
DIAGRAM
D
O
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ON COMMAND, ‘D’
SINKS HIPS, RETAKES
WITH HAND PUNCH AND
GRAB TO THE BREAST
PLATE OF THE
DEFENDER,
ACCELERATES FEET TO
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
DRIVE AND RESET
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To make the blocker aware as he drives the defender of how high his
leverage gets, and how he will narrow his base to a position where he will
lose the defender and slip off the block.
When he returns to the proper striking position, it re-enforces proper
positioning.
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III.
IV.
V.
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FREQUENCY
This drill should be implemented upon coach’s discretion.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is used primarily in our run game. We are utilizing the
ability to maintain control.
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VI.
DESCRIPTION
The defender will straddle the edge of the board holding a bag
The blocker will press into the “Fit” position of the bag held at proper
shoulder leverage.
On the cadence of the Coach, the blocker will accelerate his feet, as if the
blocker had struck the defender and driven the defender off the boards.
When the Coach calls “Stop”, the blocker will correct his position back to a
better knee bending and shoulder leverage position.
The Coach will start the blocker again with a cadence and drive the
defender using proper shoulder and hand leverage.
DIAGRAM
D
B
D
B
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
ANGLES OF THE BOARD
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of drive blocking versus various angles.
To increase offensive lineman’s awareness of the feeling of proper foot
angles to set up the block.
To develop proper hand placements and hat placements when working
angles.
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III.
IV.
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FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be done once a week.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is used in setting up the footwork (job site) of the block and
sustaining the emphasis of the drive block in the run game.
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DESCRIPTION
Boards will be placed at selected angles, 0*, 45* and varies degrees.
Blocker will align in a three point stance parallel to the LOS.
The defender will straddle the board while holding the blue bag.
The blocker will accelerate out of his stance and explode into the bag.
The blocker will then drive the defender to the end of the board to finish
the block.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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77
BLOCKER WILL START
IN A 3 POINT STANCE
RUNNING ANGLES OF
THE BOARD TO
CONTACT FIT AND
DRIVE
A
B
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
WEAVE / FINISH
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Drive block defender Vs. Movement.
Finish the block in between the defender and the ball carrier.
Dip and Rip.
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FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This drill is utilized in ensuring the finishing of every block.
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DESCRIPTION
3 Bags – straight lines 3 yards apart.
Drive Block Weave (1 yard) back and forth.
Finish Dip/Rip to put your body in between the defender and ball carrier.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
77
77
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
BACK SIDE ZONE CUT DRILL
II.

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
This drill is designed to perfect the mechanics of getting defenders on the
ground on the backside of outside zone.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done twice per week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is utilized in our run game and also in screens.
III.
IV.
V.




VI.
DESCRIPTION
This drill is set off of the ½ line principle utilizing the C, BSG & BST
The bags will be set strategically in a 2 gap differential. This way there is a
sprint from the three point stance to where the bags or defender will be
located.
Blocker will ensure that his Hat is across the outside thigh board of the
defender punching shoulder thru and rolling hips to eyes to the sky.
Be sure to enforce taking 1 more step than your body thinks you need to
and no less than a 3 steps operation.
DIAGRAM
FROM A 3
POINT STANCE
FIRE AND RIP
THRU
OUTSIDE
THIGH BOARD
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
PULLING
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach the proper footwork, angle and technique for the different pulls as
they relate to the runs in our offense:
a. Trap Block
b. Power Pull – Front Foot
d. Man Pull – Tag/Take
To make the puller aware of the probable entry point to block the Defender.
As the puller starts, he must practice looking at the area of contact as
quickly as possible.



III.
IV.
V.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be implemented upon coach’s discretion.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
These pulls are used in our running game.




VI.
DESCRIPTION
Set up cones with proper spacing to simulate the width of the OL at the
LOS.
On the snap count, pivot off back foot, open hips and lead step to target.
Puller must get to top speed quickly as the man with the bag is moving.
Defenders will hold the bag and react to the different schemes in our
offense..
DIAGRAM
M
T
T
M S
T
T
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
CLUB DRILL (TACKLES)
II.


OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Get Tackles to widen Ends when running draw
Use Defensive Ends momentum to Club him up field

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done once per week.


RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique will be utilized in our inside Draws.
We will also develop our screen releases because we are a heavy screen
team.




DESCRIPTION
Tackles side by side, covered by DE.
DE -Speed Rush up field in an attempt to get around the tackle.
Tackle widen – plant 3rd step Club with inside hand.
Release for your block.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
TACKLE ZONE READS
II.

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Teach BST to adjust to LB/DE Zone Read Game.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done twice a week.


RELATIVENESS TO GAME
Pertains to Zone Read Game.
Adjust Tackle




DESCRIPTION
Tackles side by side vs DE and LB
Vs. End / LB – Movement
Split of Tackle
Coach will direct DE and LB movement to give proper looks to OT.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
SLED FOREARM/SHOULDER LIFT (POST)
II.

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Develop the Technique of the offensive line in our Zone Double Teams.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
Zone Double Teams



DESCRIPTION
Line up 5 offensive linemen on Sled.
Have them fire to the fit position as the post man on a double team.
Hold the fit position, coach will walk around and check.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
HALF LINE PUNCH AND GRAB
II.


OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Physical hands.
Coordination of hands and feet.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.


RELATIVENESS TO GAME
1 on 1 Blocks.
Stun the defender.



DESCRIPTION
3 on right / 3 on left.
Outside shoulder – Reach block.
Inside shoulder – cut off.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
BUILDING MAN PASS BLOCKS (PASS PROTECTIONS)
CALLS – FAN IT, DUAL, BASE, MIDDLE, ‘R’/’L’, SQUEEZE,
JAM
II.
III.
IV.
V.



OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of footwork in pass blocking principles.
To develop proper aiming points in pass protection blocking combinations.
To develop proper hand placements and punch in various man pass
protection blocks.

FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be part of the daily routine.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
These blocks are used in our man pass protections.



VI.
DESCRIPTION
This drill works in man combinations. First step is to set the front.
Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on
the coach’s cadence.
Coach will direct the pressure of his choice.
DIAGRAM
Continued on next page
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FAN IT
M
W E
T
OG and OT Responsible For DE and
OLB’er
T
Guard And Tackle Responsible For MDM
of OLB’er, ILB’er And DE.
Tackle Reads OLB’er To DE. Guard Reads
DE To ILB’er.
T
Guard and Tackle Are Responsible For
The DE and Inside LB’er.
FAN IT
DUAL
B
B
E
DUAL
BASE
B
B
E
BASE
MIDDLE
B
B
T
B
T
Call or Term By OC To Take Man Over
Him (NT or LB’er)
T
MIDDLE
MIDDLE
‘R’ / ‘L’
B
T
E
B
T
LOU
Area Block Between OC and LG (LOU) or
RG (RAY) On DT To LB’er. Tackle Is On
Island.
E
RAY
SQUEEZE
B
T
OT In Protection Versus 7 Front. OT
Works In, Checks LB’er and Comes Back
Out
E
SQUEEZE
JAM
E
T
T
E
B
Call To Each OL To Block Man Over
JAM
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
BUILDING SLIDE PASS BLOCKS (PASS
PROTECTIONS)
CALLS – SINK, LEE/ROY, ROCCO/LEO, BIG ROCCO/BIG LEO,
HARD and CYCLONE
II.
III.
IV.
V.



OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of footwork in slide pass protection principles.
To develop proper aiming points in pass protection blocking combinations.
To develop proper hand placements and punch in various man slide
protection blocks.

FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be part of the daily routine.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
These blocks are used in our slide pass protections.



VI.
DESCRIPTION
This drill works in gap slide combinations. First step is to set the front.
Offensive lineman, then sets and makes the call. The drill is executed on
the coach’s cadence.
Coach will direct the pressure of his choice.
DIAGRAM
Continued on next page.
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SINK
EXAMPLE
B
B
B
E
T
B
E
OG and OT Read Out B & C Gap
Rushers
T
SINK
Example:
3 Jet
LEE/ROY
Example:
2 Jet
B
E
B
T
T
T
T
E
LEE
ROY
Example:
3 Jet
ROCCO/LEO
Example:
B
B
2 Jet
E
T
T
T
LEO
T
E
Turns Protection:
ROCCO - Turn Rt
LEO
- Turn Lt
From OG To Call Side.
Utilize Slide Gap Principles
ROCCO
BIG ROCCO / BIG LEO
B
B
B
Turns Protection:
ROY
- Turn Rt
LEE
- Turn Lt
From OC To Call Side.
Utilize Slide Gap Principles
T
T
Example:
3 Jet
T
Turns Protection To Right From LOT.
Utilize Slide Gap Principles.
E
BIG ROCCO
HARD
Example:
2 Jet
B
B E
T
STORM
CYCLONE
FS
BE
Call Made To Notify Interior OL That
LB’er Responsibility Is In An
Immediately Threatening Position.
T
LEE
B
Call Made To Notify Interior OL That
There Are Two Immediate Threats
Outside. Possible Overload Situation
B
T
E
CYCLONE
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
PUSH AND PULL
II.

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach the blocker to maintain a proper balanced body position while
using good hand and shoulder leverage.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done once a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This is a technique that the offensive linemen will encounter in every
block.
III.
IV.
V.





VI.
DESCRIPTION
Offensive blocker assumes football position.
Defensive Man grabs shoulders of the offensive blocker.
Protector will have his hands in a proper leverage position, with knees bent
forward, butt down and chest out.
On cadence of Coach, Defensive man will push the protector back or pull
forward, twist to try to turn the blocker and knock him off balance.
Blocker uses his hands to counter the push pull and he must maintain the
proper balanced position while trying to move him.
DIAGRAM
B
D
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
QUICK HANDS
II.



OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To improve the hand speed of the pass protector.
To be able to jam a pass rusher using one hand.
To maintain inside foot level.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done once a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
The ability to use your hands is absolutely critical as an offensive lineman.
III.
IV.
V.





VI.
DESCRIPTION
To utilize many bags so that the linemen can move into 2 man groups.
One lineman will hold the bag tightly against his chest to create a flat
surface
Pass protector will get into a balanced protection position with hands up
facing bag.
On the start of the Coach, the protector will jam the bag as fast as he can
for 15 seconds.
The Coach will use different combinations of hand jams.(2 hand jams,
high low jams, ABCD, single hand jams and twist jams)
DIAGRAM
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
SLIDE TO PUNCH
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of delivering a PUNCH.
To perfect ability to maintain a balanced position of the body while in
protection.
To develop proper hand replacement technique when stunning the defender
to disrupt momentum and control.



III.
IV.
V.

FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be done once a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is used in every pass block that the offensive lineman will
encounter.





VI.
DESCRIPTION
Create a line on the 5 man sled.
Blocker will start in a good football position with knees bent to the Z
position, butt in a bucket, elbows tight to the frame and hands in front
slightly below the blockers numbers. The punch is a snap. This is a rapid
fire drill.
The blocker will then slide to punch rolling hips and delivering a punch to
the sled slightly above the bottom of the numbers.
It is essential that when the punch is delivered the blockers anchor is
dropped.
After extension and finish of the blow, blocker will reset in good football
position and continue sliding through remaining bags on the sled.
DIAGRAM
ON COMMAND,
BLOCKER ROLLES HIPS,
DELIVERS PUNCH TO
BOTTOM OF #’S TO
LOCK OUT POSITION,
THEN SLIDES TO
REPEAT
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
MIRROR DODGE
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To perfect the mechanics of MIRRORING a defender.
To perfect ability to maintain a balanced position of the body while in
protection.
To develop proper hand replacement technique when stunning the defender
to disrupt momentum and control.



III.
IV.
V.

FREQUENCY
This drill needs to be done once a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is used in every pass block that the offensive lineman will
encounter.





VI.
DESCRIPTION
Create a line on the 5 man sled.
Blocker will start in a good football position with knees bent to the Z
position, butt in a bucket, elbows tight to the frame and hands in front
slightly below the blockers numbers. The punch is a snap. This is a rapid
fire drill.
The blocker will then slide to punch rolling hips and delivering a punch to
the sled slightly above the bottom of the numbers.
It is essential that when the punch is delivered the blockers anchor is
dropped.
After extension and finish of the blow, blocker will reset in good football
position and continue sliding through remaining bags on the sled.
DIAGRAM
D
B
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
PUNCH AND RESET

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach the timing of the jam and the ability to maintain a balanced
position of the body

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done once a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This is a technique that will be utilized in our passing game.





VI.
DESCRIPTION
The rusher will use a bag and hold the bag the long way to make the
surface as narrow as possible.
The rusher will have the bag against his chest and hold the bag by
squeezing his elbows against the bag while his arms and hands extend past
the edge of the bag.
As the drill starts, the defender will reach for the shoulders of the protector
to simulate a rusher reaching to grab jersey
Pass protector will time his jam with the reach of the rusher. As the
protector jams, he must anchor at the same time.
This movement will be repeated 3 to 4 times.
DIAGRAM
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
PUSH PULL BALANCE DRILL
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach the protector, how to recover his body when a pass rusher collides
with him.
Allowing him to feel how his body must return to that balanced position he
had achieved before the defender made the contact.


III.
IV.
V.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done once a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This is a technique that the offensive linemen will encounter in every
block.





VI.
DESCRIPTION
Blockers will put his hands behind his back. He will get his body in a
proper leverage position with knees bent forward, chest out towards
defender and butt down.
The defender will walk up to the protector and push the blocker using both
hands to his chest
The protector will get pushed back and the momentum will get the blocker
in and out of balanced position.
When the protector is pushed out of balance, he must slow his feet, drop his
butt and get his chest out. These movements will get the protector back to
the proper balanced position.
Defender will repeat this 2 to 3 more times before the drill is finished
DIAGRAM
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
REDIRECT DRILL
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach the importance of hand leverage in our pass protection.
To teach the protector how to replace his hands for leverage if he misses on
initial set.
There is carry over as the protector must also anchor his body into the
balanced position to maintain shoulder leverage vs. the Rusher.



III.
IV.
V.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done once a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This is a technique that the offensive linemen will encounter in every pass
situation block.





VI.
DESCRIPTION
Protector will walk into the rusher using a balanced body position (knees
bent forward, chest out, and butt down) with hands on the shoulders of the
rusher simulating a missed Jam on his hands.
The pass rusher will put his hands on the chest of the pass protector and
lean into the protector.
On the cadence of the Coach, the defender will drive his feet and push the
protector back as if simulating a Bull Rush
Once the pass protector gets pushed back a couple of steps, he must
redirect his hands back to and inside hand leverage position, and anchor his
body to slow the rusher
This process will start again when the protector puts his hands on the
shoulders of the defender. This drill will give the protector 3 or 4 reps of
hand replacement and proper anchor position.
DIAGRAM
B
B
B
D
D
D
Start
Redirect
Hands
Start
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
RETREAT DRILL
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To emphasize the speed of the jam while moving the protector’s feet.
Emphasis is also on the ability of protector to jam a pass rusher and then
switch the jam to an adjacent pass rusher. (Line Stunt)
III.
IV.
V.


FREQUENCY
This drill should be done once a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This is a technique that will be utilized in our passing game.





VI.
DESCRIPTION
2 defenders will hold 2 bags and stand on the side of each shoulder of the
pass protector.
Pass protector will start the drill in between the defenders
On the cadence of the Coach, the protector will shuffle backwards with
hands up in the proper pass protection position.
As the protector is shuffling backwards, the rushers will move up field at
the protector.
The protector will jam his hands into the rusher on one side and then to the
other side while losing ground.
DIAGRAM
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
SET / PUNCH
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach the blocker the proper steps at his target that will cut the angle of
the pass rusher to the QB.
This drill will teach the blockers using all potential alignments of the
defensive lineman.


III.
IV.
V.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done once a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
These situations are presented in all of our passing game.




VI.
DESCRIPTION
Offensive players will align in front of hand held shields in 3 point stance.
Pass Protector will get into a 3/2 point stance.
On cadence of the Coach, the pass protector will take his initial 2 steps to
join the rusher.
As the pass protector takes the proper initial steps to “Cut the Angle” of the
rusher, he will jam the rusher with his hands using proper hand leverage.
DIAGRAM
D
D
2
1
D
D
1
2
3
LT
LT
LT
LT
1
1
2
2
3
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
SET / PUNCH 2nd MOVE
II.



OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach the blocker to “Cut the Angle” of the rusher
To use proper hand leverage and Jam the rusher
After the initial contact, to get their hands and body back to a balance
position with knees bent to continue the pass protection.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done once a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
These situations are presented in all of our passing game.
III.
IV.
V.



VI.
DESCRIPTION
Offensive player lines up in a 3 point stance
On the cadence of the Coach, the pass protector will “Cut the Angle” using
proper 2 step progression, and also, proper hand leverage with his Jam.
The defender holding the bag will step at the blocker and once he has
jammed the defender, he will take a second move at the protector.
The defender will change his direction between each jam of the protector.
DIAGRAM
D
D
2
1
D
D
1
2
3
LT
LT
LT
LT
1
1
2
2
3
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
FORCE SWITCH
II.

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach recognition of a line twist while executing pass protection skills
and improving reaction time.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be utilized daily.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This is utilized in identifying and adjusting to line stunts in our pass game.
III.
IV.
V.





VI.
DESCRIPTION
There will be 3 defenders and 2 of the defenders will be holding bags.
The 3 defenders will face the pass protector who will align in front of the
middle defender.
The Coach will stand behind the pass protector and he will indicate when
the middle rusher will go after the snap.
On the Coach’s directions, the middle defender will engage the protector or
loop behind the defender to one side, like stunting a defensive lineman.
The pass protector will use the proper pass technique and adjust to the line
twist as it occurs in the drill.
DIAGRAM
D
D
B
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
STUNT PICK UP RECOGNITION
II.

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach the proper method for picking up stunts while using the various
protections in our offense.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
We will face a lot of movement in the Big 12 Defensive schemes.




DESCRIPTION
5 Offensive blockers align in a 3 point stance on the LOS.
Align 5 defenders covering all 5 offensive blockers.
Start by running 2 Man Stunts, which the blockers work to pick up
Progress to 3 Man Stunts.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
G
T
C
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
1 on 1 vs. DEFENSIVE LINE
II.

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To assimilate game tempo for teaching proper pass – pro skills.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This is essential to the success of our pass protection schemes.
III.
IV.
V.



VI.
DESCRIPTION
Offensive blockers align in their positions.
Defensive players align in their positions, one at a time, rush the passer
(large bag).
The offensive blocker works to keep the defender off the passer.
DIAGRAM
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
2 on 2 vs. DEFENSIVE LINE
II.

OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To assimilate game tempo for teaching proper pass-pro skills.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This is essential to the success of our pass protection schemes.



DESCRIPTION
Offensive blockers align in their position.
Defensive blockers align in their position and two at a time run stunts.
The offensive blockers work to pick-up the stunts.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
OL / RB CHIP
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach the OT and the RB the skill of “Chipping”, a talented DE to slow
his rushing ability.
It will also teach the Tackle that he cannot totally depend on the RB’s Chip
as his blocking assignment could eliminate the Chip Block.


III.
IV.
V.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done once a week. (Possibly varied dependent upon
opponent).

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
We will face a lot of movement in the Big 12 Defensive schemes.







VI.
DESCRIPTION
This drill will involve the RB’s and the OT’s.
Using the proper spacing of the center, Guard, and tackle is critical to the
success of this drill.
We will practice this drill using all LT’s and RT’s with RB aligned in a
split back position behind the Tackle at normal depth.
This is a self service drill so the extra linemen will be our demonstrate
DE’s
On the Cadence, the Tackle will set to a DE and depending on alignment he
will take his proper set. At the same time, we will have a Lineman / Back
simulate a LB’er so that Back can use him as a blocking assignment.
As the drill starts, the RB will check his LB’er, if he drops into coverage,
the RB will release outside of the hip of the OT. If the DE shows outside
of the frame of the Tackle, the RB will lower his shoulder and while
running through, he will strike the outer ½ of his body and never slow his
foot acceleration.
After collision with the DE, the RB will continue to execute his check
down route.
D
DIAGRAM
DE
C
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
3 STEP CUT DRILL
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Tackles cut DEs – 3 Step
Attack DE – Get Hands down
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FREQUENCY
This drill should be done once a week.
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RELATIVENESS TO GAME
3 Step Game
Get DE hands down
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DESCRIPTION
Tackle sets vs. 1 Def- Lunge Cut
Play up field – Cut
Def set – play off
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
Play Off Block
Up Field Rush
E
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
SCREEN BLOCKING AND TECHNIQUES
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
To teach proper Reads, Angles and Technique for blocking on screens.
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FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
We will be a screen heavy team. This essential to making our screens
successful.
III.
IV.
V.
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VI.
DESCRIPTION
Align offensive line in position.
Align defender in defensive corner position.
Align defender in Inside Linebacker position.
Call screen, on the snap count, work proper pass-set-strike-blow, release
Guard and Center.
Give Guard and Center the different reads from the defense.
Guard and Center react to the reads and take the proper angles to make
their blocks.
DIAGRAM
S
W
B
M
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2009 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL – DRILL BOOK
OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
SCREEN CUT DRILL
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
This drill is to perfect the mechanics of cutting in our screen game.
We are working to perfect angles to the point of where the defender is
going to be and our aiming points of the outside thigh board to cut.
Overall we are working the approach, contact and finish (roll) phases of the
cut block.
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III.
IV.
V.
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FREQUENCY
This drill is done once a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This is required of our line in our screen game.
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VI.
DESCRIPTION
Align square drill bags in areas of the linebackers or secondary players
dependent upon screens.
Offensive Linemen from original position – Attack cut it.
DIAGRAM
A.P. IS
THROUGH
OUTSIDE
THIGH BOARD.
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
RICOCHET – PASS PRO HALF LINE
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Uncovered man in pass pro slide
Ricochet to sure up both ends
To ensure help to either adjacent linemen.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be done twice a week.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
Protection
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DESCRIPTION
Half Line or 3 in Middle.
Slide Protection.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
KEEP
LOOKING FOR
WORK
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
WRIST BAND
II.
OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
The wrist band will remind the protector to use proper hand leverage when
jamming the pass rusher and adjusting body positions.
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III.
IV.
V.
VI.
FREQUENCY
This drill should be implemented upon coach’s discretion.
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VII.
RELATIVENESS TO GAME
This technique is utilized in all of our pass protection. This is a drill that
will assist in the linemen’s ability to strike a defender in our pass game.
DESCRIPTION
The pass protector will put on the wrist bands and get into his 3 point
stance.
The pass rusher will align over or shade align in front of the protector
On the cadence, the pass rusher will get off above 3/4’ or less speed, and
use a swim move, or club and rip, or spin move at the pass protector
The protector will pop off the ground using our technique of cutting the
angle and jam the rusher at the proper parts exposed by the rusher (numbers
and shoulder)
DIAGRAM
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OFFENSIVE LINE
I.
WALK - THRU
II.
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OBJECTIVE OF DRILL
Knowledge of Fronts.
Knowledge of Pressures.
Knowledge of Line Stunts.

FREQUENCY
This drill should be a daily routine.

RELATIVENESS TO GAME
Tactical knowledge.

DESCRIPTION
This is a scripted walk thru of all possibilities that we could face either in
the run or pass game.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
DIAGRAM
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