Coach_Martin8199

Proud Father of @RobertMrtin2028 Member of @MCAOFGA LB Coach @NSC_Football FAITH FAMILY FOOTBALL

[GACA Battle at the Rock Trench OL/DL Camp @BattleCamp_OL]

Finishing up practice #4 is @NSC_Football. They are getting better today!!!

@GACACoaches
GACA Coaches 🆚 Overdoses #gacacoaches #BattleAtTheRock

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

Linebackers:

Sometimes you need to go OVER the block.

And sometimes you need to go UNDER the block.

[Robert “Three” Martin @RobertMrtin2028]

Had a great time competing at the @MCAOFGA HBCU Mega Camp

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

Linebackers:

Block Destruction isn’t just about violence.

It’s about:

-Footwork
-Hand Position
-Disengagement

Master your craft.

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

Linebackers:

-Strike
-Extend
-Disengage

Here we see a RIP to finish.

[Toby Jackson(Coach Jackson) @coachTJwins]

As a pass rusher, all you need is one move you can hit with perfection with a good counter off of it. You can have multiple counters but the spin back inside is one of my favorites! #Wardawgs #Dominate #3rdNLong #LineItUp

[Toby Jackson(Coach Jackson) @coachTJwins]

I promise we gone control that line of scrimmage‼️
Real work that translates💪🏾🫡
#wardogs #dogbreeder #weworking #trenches #offseasontraining

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

Linebackers:

Never let a blocker into your chest.

Use your SPEED.
Use your HANDS.
Use your ANGLES.

Don’t give the blocker anything to work with.

[Field Vizion-Linebacker & fundamental specialist @FieldVizion]

Top notch LB drill
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[Coach_Martin8199 @CMartin8199]

@GeorgiaFBScoop Aaron Williams Carver Atlanta DC….should definitely be on the list for 30 under 30

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

Linebackers:

Fundamentals win.

Movement skills.
Change of direction.
Coming to balance with near foot forward.

Dominate the details.

[Coach_Martin8199 @CMartin8199]

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[Coach_Martin8199 @CMartin8199]

@OLCoachWilder51 @_Coach_O Keeping it in your socks!!! 😂 😂

[Linebackers University™ @Linebackers_U]

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

Team: @ReiverFootball
Coach: @chriskolarevic

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

Ok fine...

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.

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

Linebackers:

Move low.
Move square.
Move downhill.

You’ll make more plays.

[Linebackers University™ @Linebackers_U]

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

[Danny Schaechter 🏝️🏈🐾 @CoachDShack]

UTSA LB Block Destruction Drill