Hawg Tuff

We run offset I and split back sets. We are looking for some man blocking schemes for our offense. We are not an option team, we run dives, powers, sweeps, counters, etc.

In "MAN" blocking, are you implying "one on one"? Some of the plays you mentioned need double teams, traps, etc. We feel that it is next to impossible to MAN certain stunts, twists, etc, so SOME zone concepts need to be taught from HS JV & up.

Enclosed is a "base" man "DRIVE BLOCK" technique":

BASE DRIVE BLOCK

PURPOSE:

A) Used at the P.O.A.
B) 1 on 1 block.
C) Take defender where he wants to go.
D) Get movement – sustain.
E) Back – option run.



1. Explode out.
2. Short first step (1/2 way to fingers of down hand; knee rolls over toe – NOT behind).
3. Back flat.
4. Bull neck.
5. Proper aiming point (aim face at throat of DLM; base of #’s of LB). Look the block in.
6. Second step MUST be beyond first step to win. Make contact on second step (most important step). Hit 1 yard through defender.
7. Whip the arms.
8. Blocking surface (drive the elbows inside & make contact with a triangle of hat & hands (thumbs up) to a lockout; contact the short ribs & “lift him out of his socks” on a 45 degree angle with fork lift motion.
9. Shoot the hips (unlock the power).
10. Driving steps.
11. Feet under you – good base.
12. Maintain contact.
13. 2nd & 3rd effort.

QUESTION: When do you whip the defender?
ANSWER: When he tries to escape the block – you come alive and finish (STAY ON BLOCK).

billmountjoy@yahoo.com