Interior Defensive Linemen Drill

OBJECTIVE

This drill is designed to teach the interior defensive linemen the proper technique. Coaches should review the HeadsUp Blocking techniques presented earlier.

POINTS OF EMPHASIS

• • D-Guards--3 or 4-point stance --stay low—move on ball movement--fire across the line of scrimmage, shed blocker while staying in their lanes—look for the ball carrier

  • D-Tackles--3 or 4-point stance -- stay low—move on ball movement-- fire across the line of scrimmage, shed blocker while staying in their lanes—look for the ball carrier

    • Stress

  • Flat back

  • Head up

  • Hands out in front get full extension

  • See The Ball

  • Keep a Wide Base

SETUP

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SKILL PROGRESSION MATRIX

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EQUIPMENT

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