O-Line Uncovered Step Drill
- The uncovered step is a technique used by offensive linemen that is essentially based on the traditional bucket step.
- This specific footwork is a fundamental component used to successfully execute double-team blocks.
- While the covered offensive lineman takes a two-step approach, the uncovered lineman must execute a short bucket step followed by a second step aimed directly up the defender's crotch.
- During the execution of the block, linemen are coached to keep their eyes on the defender's thigh to read their movement.
- When working a double team to the second level, linemen should drive the defensive lineman toward the linebacker and only disengage to climb when the linebacker is within an arm's length.
- Coaches should emphasize a heavy second step to generate movement and maintain a low pad level to effectively drive defenders off the line of scrimmage.
Jay Long, Head Coach, Chadron State
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More recruits lose offers in June than in any other month.
Not because of injuries. Not because of grades.
Because they showed up to a camp out of shape, ran a bad time, and gave the coaching staff a reason to move on.
Coaches use camps to confirm what they already believe about you. If they already like your film and you
show up looking like you have not trained in three months, you just told them everything they needed to
know.
June is not audition month. It is confirmation month.
Show up looking like the kid they already want. Not the kid they need to talk themselves into.
I just want to let it be known:
We are and still is recruiting High School kids!!! We LOVE our High School recruits!!
FRESHMEN WILL PLAY!! You come in and you put the work in!! Yes you will play in your first year!!
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