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Tag Archive: Cross Blocking
Football Blocking
When a player obstructs another player’s path with his body. Examples: Cut block, Zone block, Trap block, Pull block, Screen block, Pass block, Double-team block.
Pulling Lineman
Pulling lineman depends on a few factors, especially the age, ability and experience of your players. If you are coaching, groups of first year tackle players I would not even consider pulling any lineman. Likewise, if you are coaching players that are not very good, do not ask them to do more than they can…
Trap Blocking
I strongly disagree with many youth coaches this area. I believe there is no benefit in trying to pull an offensive lineman, especially at the younger levels. If you want proof, go to You Tube and watch some of the footage from YOUTH coached Single Wing teams. I have yet to see a lineman be able to…
Cross Blocking
Cross blocking is a technique I will use at every age level except for first year tackle or flag players. Any players competing in their first year need to be able to man, drive and pass block before they get into any other type of blocking.
The Cross block, is exactly as it sounds and is…