How to Offensive Line Block
Offensive Line Blocking How and offensive lineman blocks: Some background and quick facts on the sport of football: *Developed in the United States in the 19th century from soccer and rugby football. ... *Football playing field is 100 yards long and 50 yards wide, and at the end of each 100 yards is a goal line which is the object for each team to cross. ... *Neutral zone is the width of the ball and it lies where neither the defensive team nor the offensive team, except the center who hikes the ball, can cross. ... *Offensive lineman are usually the biggest and the strongest players on the field. What makes up and offensive line? There are 6 positions on the offensive line, which is the center, two guards, two tackles and a tight end. Philosophy of an offensive line: The entire unit of offensive lineman working together for one common goal which is blocking the defense and keeping possession of the ball. ... STANCE To be an effective blocker, every offensive lineman must develop a good stance. ... The good offensive stance is well-balanced and permits a lineman to move in all directions without showing which movement is to be used. ... There are several factors essential to a good offensive line stance: A. ... Shoulders should be level and square to the line of scrimmage so that both forearms can be delivered into the block. ... Looking or leaning in the direction of the block should not tip off the intention of the block. ... SPLITS Use line splits to control the defensive alignment. Line splits are determined by the play thats going to be run. ... How to block a defense? ... A few blocking strategies: Trap Block-when and offensive lineman jumps out of stance pulling behind the other offensive line man to eventually trapping or knocking over an opponent to clear the way for a running back. This block is committed inside of the two offensive tackles Hip or Reach Block-hitting a defensive lineman that is right across from the offensive lineman beside you. ... Hook Block-where an offensive lineman positions themselves to hook or seal off a defensive player. Double team or Combo block-where two offensive linemen position themselves to push one defensive player off the ball.