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Iowa Western CC Block Destruction Drills🚨🚨🚨
1.Dip & Rip - Win with speed. Bend and the hips/knees/ankles around blocker and finish with an arm rip
2.Jump Cut - Use when the blocker is being too aggressive and loses his leverage. Stick foot in the ground and make a jump cut while swiping hands down
3.Two Hand Strike - Emphasis on elbow extension over power, keeping the blocker off our body
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Here's a complete breakdown of how to defeat blocks as a Linebacker:
POWER VS SPEED
The truth is this…
For a Linebacker:
Some blocks need to be DESTROYED, and some blocks need to be AVOIDED.
Mastering this concept is half the battle.
And I like to use this rule:
If you’re NEAR the ball carrier, destroy the block with power.
If you’re FAR AWAY from the ball carrier, avoid the block with speed.
Simple.
BUT WAIT...
The rule I outlined above is important.
But there’s something more important:
When it comes to Block Destruction, a Linebacker can NEVER HESITATE.
If a Linebackers pauses because they can't decide whether they should use speed or power, they’re toast.
Linebackers need to learn the avoid/destroy concept…
Drill it…
Then on game day…
Just attack.
FINISHING
I'll go over a few different Block Destruction moves below.
But before that…
This is important:
Regardless of what type of Block Destruction move a Linebacker is using, the goal is always the same, which is to STACK the blocker.
Or, in other words, the Linebacker wants to REPLACE the blocker’s position.
Because remember…
The blocker is standing exactly where the Linebacker wants to go.
A Linebacker must stack and replace the blocker to truly beat the block.
THE SHOCK TECHNIQUE
When it’s time to DESTROY a block…
The Shock Technique is a great option.
It involves striking a blocker with the hands…
Getting great arm extension…
Then disengaging from the block.
A few key points:
-Work half the blocker
-Step with the near foot
-Strike the near shoulder and midline
-Extend the arms
-Control the blocker
-Pull and Rip (or Arm Over)
-Step to clear the blocker
I know...
That’s a lot.
This is a very technical move, so there are a lot of coaching points.
The simplicity here is in the reps.
This move should be worked over and over again to create muscle memory.
Technique is a great equalizer.
When it’s a Linebacker versus an Offensive Lineman, the Offensive Lineman has the size advantage.
If a Linebacker’s going to destroy that block, they better use great technique.
Footwork, hand position, leverage…
When they’re done properly, they can erase the size difference and lead to success.
Drill this one like crazy.
It’ll pay off on game day.
THE DIP AND RIP TECHNIQUE
When it’s time to AVOID a block…
The Dip and Rip is a great option.
Remember…
We’re avoiding the block because we’re out in open space.
The ball carrier is far away from us.
So there’s no need to take the blocker on.
To execute a good Dip and Rip:
-Step with the far foot
-Dip the near shoulder
-Step, Rip, Stack
And remember this:
When using a Speed Move, we don’t need to defeat HALF the blocker…
We just need to defeat the HANDS of the blocker.
Also...
The Dip and Rip is a versatile move.
It can be used to win on the same side of the blocker, or win across the face of the blocker.
It’s great for both.
And it all starts with the feet.
The Linebacker must take a good angle and step to avoid the block.
The Dip and Rip is a great item for any Linebacker’s toolbox.
DISENGAGEMENT
There are two main ways to disengage from a blocker:
-Rip
-Arm Over
I used to call the Arm Over a “Swim Move”.
I changed it a few years ago.
I felt the “swim” cue suggested a big, extended motion with the arm.
(Like when you’re swimming.)
That’s not really what we want.
It exposes the ribs and takes too long.
I prefer a quick “punch” or “arm over”.
I find the move works better that way.
But remember...
Whichever move you're using, a Linebacker’s disengagement move must be violent.
The blocker is probably HOLDING the Linebacker.
And the ref will rarely make the call.
The Rip or Arm Over must be so aggressive that it breaks the Linebacker free even when they’re being held.
And don’t forget:
After the disengagement, the Linebacker must STACK the blocker.
Only then is the Block Destruction complete.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Good Block Destruction is often the difference between a big tackle and a missed play.
Simplify the techniques...
Then drill them like crazy.
If you're looking for a more detailed explanation of these techniques, complete with drill videos and teach tape, you can find those inside THE LB LIBRARY.
Miami Hurricanes Linebacker Drill!🚨🚨🚨
- Stay low
- Good base
- Violent shock
- Great arm extension and separation
- Shed and pull through
- Burst to the ball carrier
- Wrap tight and keep the legs driving forward
- Don’t stop your feet on contact
- Run through the ball carrier