If you are going to run the ball, you have to be tough and physical. Army uses what they call the Close Quarters Combat Drill to accomplish this. As OC Brent Davis explains, it is a drill that can be used for any offense. This is a team drill in which each coach is coaching blocking, and all positions are participating. He explains the Close Quarters Combat Drill here.
This clip was taken from Coach Davis’ complete clinic presentation. To gain access to the entire presentation click here:
Brent Davis: Army Run Game and Fundamentals
In the next video Coach Davis shows the Reach Block being drilled in Close Quarters Combat Drills