In replays now... from @CoachHoodie
Practicing counter pulls is hard because you need speed, timing, contact, and decision-making without beating your guys up.
Tyler Hudanick shows how Auburn uses physio balls to drill it.
First puller: near foot, near shoulder, hands low to high.
Second puller: read the near hip and fit tight off the block.
Simple setup. Full-speed feel. Better counter reps.
From Day 2 of the C.O.O.L. Clinic.
O-Line Square Pull Pipes Drill
- The square pull, also known as a skip pull, is a fundamental movement used primarily for the offensive line during power plays.
- Coaches should consider cross-training all five offensive linemen on the square pull to build a foundation for unique weekly play calls or specific adjustments like toss plays.
- A critical coaching point is that the first step must gain depth to move the player off the line of scrimmage.
- Establishing proper depth is essential because it allows the back block to be executed successfully.
- Players must maintain a shuffle mode and avoid crossing their feet to build a solid foundation for delivering a violent strike, similar to a fullback on an isolation play.
- When pulling, linemen must stick their outside foot in the ground and ensure they are hitting with the same side they are pulling toward, such as pulling right and hitting right.
Steve Farmer, O-Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator, University of Louisiana @CoachSFarmer
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O-Line Blunt Drill
- Drill Purpose and Utility: This drill is designed to simulate backside gap schemes and can be performed with minimal equipment or defenders.
- Gap Responsibility and Squeezing: Players, specifically the tackle, must secure the B gap by squeezing down and holding their spot as the guard pulls.
- The Blunt Technique: Rather than a traditional step hinge, the "blunt" involves squeezing down and then reacting to a defender's movement to engage.
- Hand Usage and Anchoring: When engaging a defender, players should use a two-handed punch, similar to techniques used in drop-back pass protection, to anchor down and be firm with the blunt.
- Reaction to Fold Blocks: The drill also addresses fold blocks against 3-4 fronts, where the center must feel the fold, pop up, and be violent when engaging the defender.
Steve Farmer, O-Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator, Univ of Louisiana Monroe @CoachSFarmer
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Escape drill!
Fit drive position on Run block
✅ Must be ready to accelerate feet and hands once defenders attempts escape!
✅ React with aggression and intent
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