Sunday, September 20, 2009

Stalk Blocking Drills

1. Competition Drill
Start with a WR line and a DB line (I just use my guys as DB) about 10 yds from the WR. Set two cones at the halfway point about 4 yds to the left and right of the WR. (This forms a diamond shape). On go, WR runs out of stance toward defender. I then point to one of the cones for the defender to run to. Defender's job is to hit the cone with his foot (don't let him dive for it, unrealistic). WR needs to get into position and block the defender. They get about 2 seconds of contact then we have a winner. Loser does push ups or something. Focus on the receiver moving into position then making contact with hands and using their hips for balance and force. Good drill to get those guys used to contact too.

2. Punch and drive drill (finish drill)
Have the defender shuffle and force the WR to stay in front of the defender and work punch and release technique. Then, have the DB widen and the WR needs to "finish" the block by driving the defender to one side. Really focus on teaching the WR if the DB starts to get around him, don't give up on the block but drive him out of the play (without holding)

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