This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.
Having an offensive line that blocks with great leverage is ESSENTIAL to having a run game that moves the chains. The video below will give you 5 ideas for drills to improve your Oline’s ability to gain leverage.
The video excerpt comes from Coach Travis James (OC at John Carroll University in Ohio) clinic OLine Run Game Essentials: Leverage & Individual Blocks Click the link to see the whole presentation on Glazier Drive!
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The Universal Keys to Win as a Blocker
Eyes are a Muscle: Use them to send the right messages to your body and buddies.
Loaded Stances: Mental weight creates efficient movements
Head, Hip, and Hand Leverage: Fight for body and ball leverage on every snap.
Puncture, Strain, Finish: Set the physical tone every day and in every way.
Run Game Essentials
Fit Low: Head, hips, and hands puncture aiming point.
Strike Tight: Tight elbows and thumbs. Eliminate separation
Stay on the Run: Knee drive through target & finish with violence.
The drills shown in the video above are: 4 Point Strike, Fit Drive, 2 Man Strain, Leverage Switch, Stick Like Glue.
The Universal Keys to Win as a Blocker
Eyes are a Muscle: Use them to send the right messages to your body and buddies.
Loaded Stances: Mental weight creates efficient movements
Head, Hip, and Hand Leverage: Fight for body and ball leverage on every snap.
Puncture, Strain, Finish: Set the physical tone every day and in every way.
Run Game Essentials
Fit Low: Head, hips, and hands puncture aiming point.
Strike Tight: Tight elbows and thumbs. Eliminate separation
Stay on the Run: Knee drive through target & finish with violence.