A.J.

Blazek Offensive Line

O: (507) 457-5558 C: (507) 429-4288 ablazek@winona.edu

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3) We can run zone to threaten the defense with option responsibilities. 4) We must utilize to control the flow of the defense.

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: Open @ 11:30, get mesh-point as deep as possible allowing HB room to make read & cut. Do not push HB off path. Naked away. : Toes at 7 yards. Pre-snap landmark is the inside leg of the playside Tackle. Take a lateral step, crossover step, then plant & get downhill! Read the first block past the Center to flash. You get 1 cut to get vertical. Press the line of scrimmage before making your cut! : 0-7 hole = Flatpath for PRS. 8-9 hole = Block Corner.

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: Have to have Arm. : Have to have Agility & Vision. : Have to have Speed & Hands. : Have to have a HEART!!!!!

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: Lightning Fast!
Position Step: No set depth or width. Have to get OL into POSITION to get their eyes on their aiming point. Power Step: This is where the block is made. Must bring BACKSIDE KNEE through the DLs crotch. Throw an Uppercut to get pad under pad & lift defender up. Run your knees through the defender.

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Playside Number (#).

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Vertical: Pad under pad. Horizontal: Elbows inside.

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ALL vertical power derived from BS Knee. Must maintain a square base.

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Do not accept position blocking.

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Pad under pad! Eyes Split the Jersey Numbers. Backside Knee under chin.

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Elbows inside! Should not be able to see elbows from behind or in front.

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Let offense get set, then place hands on OLs shoulder pads. Kick feet back and apply great pressure to OL. Maintain pressure throughout drill.

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3-point, balanced stance. Each OL must be able to play from a right & left handed stance.

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Step directly to crotch. Drive backside knee from start

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Alignment: Head up. Both sides are OL. Create Competition (Cage Matches).

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Emphasize Footwork & Low, Square Pads. The OLs position step must put the OL in a position to get his eyes on the DLs playside #. Eyes playside will threaten the technique of the DL and get him to literally turn & run back to their gap responsibility.

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1) 2) 3) 4) Position Step Quick! Put OL in position to drive through PS #. Backside Knee & Elbow Deliver blow down DL crotch / white line. Square Pad Level Defender keeps OL pad level. Decent Base Most DL are better athletes than OL. Must Run!!

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Alignment: Straddle OLs playside leg / white line. 4-Point Stance by DL will force OL to keep pad level down. You must literally coach the DL as hard as the OL to force pad level.

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Emphasizes tight fits for powerful double team. Beginning progression drill for combination blocks.

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Both OL must align 6 in. from vertical white line. 1st step for both OL must together & up field. OL must be connected @ Ankle / Knee / Hip / Shoulders! Outside arm free & pumping.

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Alignment: Split white line / both OL. 4-Point stance & compete to split the OL.

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Emphasizes 2 & 3-man combination blocks. Secondary progression drill to practice DL & LB movement.

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Teach covered & uncovered OL principles (Same as Tight Reach) Covered OL: Must attack square & aggressive with help inside. Uncovered OL: Check near knee of combination DL. Must protect self vs. spike with depth. Depth is OK. Must stay square!
Knee Away: Press vertical. Knee To: Overtake square. Grey Area: Punch across covered OL & press vertical.

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Operate Zone Blades vs. full speed defensive players.

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Teach covered & uncovered OL principles (Same as Tight Reach) Covered OL: Must attack square & aggressive with help inside. Uncovered OL: Check near knee of combination DL. Must protect self vs. spike with depth. Must stay square!
Knee Away: Press vertical. Knee To: Overtake square. Grey Area: Punch across covered OL & press vertical.

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Alignment: Defensive coaches get work the looks they want.

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Run or Pass Option off of the Playside Alley Defender / Full Zone

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Playside G Scheme vs. 2 High Shell / 3 on 3 / Full Zone, Wide Reach the Backside.

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Full Flow / Orbit Motion WR to slow flow of the BSDE & LBs.

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Option off Weak DE / Full Zone / Backside: Leave EMOL

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Zone Action with QB gaining perimeter AWAY from the play. This allows us to attack fast flow defenses.

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Zone Action with QB gaining perimeter AWAY from the play with an offensive lineman out lead blocking for him. This allows us to attack fast flow defense that may have an extra hit man in the backside alley.

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Zone Action with QB faking naked and setting up behind the BSG/BST. This allows us to attack Safeties that are getting down too tight into the box.