O-Line Fundamentals in the Rocket Offense

Dewayne AlexanderPhone: 615.547.1330

DAlexander@cumberland.edu

STANCEFeet-

-Feet at shoulder width apart

-Right toe staggered to instep of left foot

-Toes pointed slightly inward

-Weight on inside heels

-weight on the balls of feet

-ankles coiled and locked

Knees-

-knees straight ahead, bent at 90 degree angle

Butt/Hips-

-Pull back on the hips

-butt approximately over the heels

-Back flat

Upper Body-

-right hand extended to the ground (90 degree angle)

-all five fingers on the ground

-if you pick up the hand, body position shouldn’t change

-left elbow resting on knee (keep shoulders square)

-relax the free hand while in stance

-tighten as you deliver the blow

Head –

-neck comfortably cocked

-eyes look through top of sockets

Stance relaxed but ready

Footwork Progression

• Grid Footwork1. Right Foot / Left Foot Lead2. Right Foot / Left Foot 45 Deg.3. Pull Right / Pull Left (Tackles = Jab

and pull)

• Stance and Starts1. Same Progression as Above Except

with 10 Yard Explosions

Shoulder Progression

• Down Blocking on 60 lb. bag

1. Penetration

2. Reader

• Hand Progression vs. 60 lb. bag

• Drive block 60 lb. bag

Board Drills vs. Hand Shields

• On block – Right foot lead

• On block – Lt. foot lead

• Short Reach right

• Short reach left

Fire Blocking vs. Hand Shield

Pre-Fit Drill

Pass Protection Drills

• Medicine Balls (Keep head out of it)

• Mirror Drill

Combination Blocks