This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.
In this video, Paul Golla, HC at Independence HS (CA) demonstrates the “rip technique” in football, emphasizing body positioning, drills, and language to effectively engage and defeat offensive blockers, aiming to improve defensive performance on the field.
This comprehensive breakdown reveals the game-changing drills and coaching points that turn this fundamental skill into your defense’s most lethal weapon.
The entire video, Block Destruction (Rip), is a part of Coach Golla’s 3-3/3-4 Mutating Defense System. The system is available on Glazier Drive.
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FUNDO (Practice fundamental period)
RIP TECHNIQUE Linebackers
🏈Grab back pocket, rub the body,
🏈Kiss the bicep.
🏈Knee Progression
🏈Partner Progression
🏈PVC
🏈Circle Rip, Figure 8’s, Star Drill
🏈Angle Rip Tackle, Etc….
HIT TECHNIQUE D-Line
🏈3 point punch
🏈Dominate Lean
🏈Hand Rolls
🏈Sled Progression
🏈6 point, 5 point, 4 point
🏈3 point, 2 point, Piano GLA, Etc….