PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE We believe that everything we do in practice prepares us for Friday Nights. Our practice sessions will be tougher than our games and we will prepare us for everything. We will follow the “race horse philosophy” of performing as many reps possible in the allotted time, which also means NOT having players standing during practice and performing every drill at game speed. 1. TIME . The only thing that every team has in common is time. We have to do more things and do them better than every team on our schedule and in Division 3. 2. SETUP . There will be a schedule of who has to setup the field before the start of DSW. Not having it setup on time is the same as being late. 3. ON TIME . This means 5 minutes before the start time properly dressed. Panther Reminders for anyone that comes out of the fieldhouse at the start of practice. 4. ATTITUDE . We will be positive and encouraging. There will be no profanity, talking when a coach is talking, or making fun of a teammate. We will show great enthusiasm for the greatest game on Earth. 5. HUSTLE . We NEVER walk on the football field. We sprint to the next drill. Jog to water and back. We will never sit on our helmet or lay down. Only taking a knee is acceptable. Double Whistle: We need all 11 players at the ball before the 2 nd whistle is blown. 4 seconds : We need to snap the ball 4 seconds after breaking the offensive hustle 6. TACKLING . We will wrap up the RB and grab cloth every single time. PERIOD. 7. ADVERSITY . Coaches are going to make bad things happen to you in practice so that there is NOTHING that can happen in the game that you can’t handle. This can include turnovers, conditioning, extra plays, cheap shots. 8. CLEANUP . We are going to Create PRIDE in Everything We Do. There will be assigned groups to take equipment in, unless there are tardy players. 9. LOCKER ROOM . The Field house will be kept clean all season. THE Porterville Panthers will OUT- HUSTLE, OUT-CONDITION, and OUT- HIT every one of our opponents. We have to be smarter, stronger, and more disciplined than anyone we play.
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PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE We believe that everything we do in practice prepares us for Friday Nights.
Our practice sessions will be tougher than our games and we will prepare us for everything. We will follow the “race horse philosophy” of performing as many reps possible in the allotted time, which also means NOT having players standing during practice and performing every drill at game speed.
1. TIME. The only thing that every team has in common is time.
We have to do more things and do them better than every team on our schedule and in Division 3. 2. SETUP. There will be a schedule of who has to setup the field before the start of DSW.
Not having it setup on time is the same as being late. 3. ON TIME. This means 5 minutes before the start time properly dressed.
Panther Reminders for anyone that comes out of the fieldhouse at the start of practice. 4. ATTITUDE. We will be positive and encouraging.
There will be no profanity, talking when a coach is talking, or making fun of a teammate. We will show great enthusiasm for the greatest game on Earth.
5. HUSTLE. We NEVER walk on the football field. We sprint to the next drill. Jog to water and back.
We will never sit on our helmet or lay down. Only taking a knee is acceptable.
Double Whistle: We need all 11 players at the ball before the 2nd whistle is blown. 4 seconds: We need to snap the ball 4 seconds after breaking the offensive hustle 6. TACKLING. We will wrap up the RB and grab cloth every single time. PERIOD. 7. ADVERSITY. Coaches are going to make bad things happen to you in practice so that there is
NOTHING that can happen in the game that you can’t handle. This can include turnovers, conditioning, extra plays, cheap shots.
8. CLEANUP. We are going to Create PRIDE in Everything We Do.
There will be assigned groups to take equipment in, unless there are tardy players. 9. LOCKER ROOM. The Field house will be kept clean all season.
THE Porterville Panthers will OUT-HUSTLE, OUT-CONDITION, and OUT-HIT every one of our opponents. We have
to be smarter, stronger, and more disciplined than anyone we play.
SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT PORTERVILLE FOOTBALL
1. We must have PRIDE and INTERNAL MOTIVATION in everything that we do.
2. Championship teams have poise and confidence. This is developed through preparation and discipline.
3. Winning is a habit that is attained by consistent mental and physical effort.
4. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
5. Don’t worry about failures. Things constantly go wrong in football…learn from our errors so that we don’t repeat them. We also have to learn how to quickly bounce back…this is called ADVERSITY.
6. Championship teams have ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
7. The reason most teams don’t achieve more is because they don’t attempt more.
8. We cannot have complainers on our team. Stay away from people who blame others and always have an excuse for their own failures. These “clubhouse lawyers” are losers and they will drag us down.
9. As soon as we think we have made our mark in the world, watch out for the eraser!
10. We will play the game like we practice – strive each day for perfection.
11. The impossible is what nobody can do – until somebody does it!!!
12. These Five statements will take us far in life:
“please” “thank you” “you’re welcome” “ no, sir” “yes, sir”
Be Proud to be a Porterville Student and Athlete
THREE PARTS OF THE PLAY CALL
[X & Y] + [Z & HB] + [TB] + [Motion or Shift] + [Run or Pass] + [Line Call]
O N E : F o r m a t i o n
X & Y Z & HB TB MOTION Over Heavy Flex Nasty Raider Bengal
Right & Left Twin Tee Trix & Trey Spread & Loose BMF Empty
Empty Near & Far
Liz & Rip “L” & “R” Lazer & Rocket Tail & Tar
T W O : T h e P l a y RUN <------------------------------------- PASS
1st # is Back carrying ball (1,2,3,4) 2nd # is attack hole (odd left, even right) Special blocking assignment
RUNS BLOCKS GO Family Belly Family Down Family T Family Toss Family (lazer & rocket) Midline & Veer
G, O, GO Trap, Toss Counter Belly Option
Play Action uses word “PASS” COLORS are pass plays (red, blue, purple) Last number is the passing tree
PASS Play Action PASS Purple Red & Blue Screens
T H R E E : S n a p C o u n t
COLOR 22 (pause) READY (pause) SET! (pause) HIT! HIT!
AUDIBLES Hot Color
will change each week
We only snap ball on COLOR, SET, OR 2nd HIT
If QB starts with the HOT color, the next number is the play that we are running.
B A S E T E R M I N O L O G Y
HOLE NUMBERING SYSTEM
“word” Series RB carrying Pt of Attack ball
SERIES WORDS GO: 26 G.O., 26 G-Lead, 32 G, 17 GO Pass
RUN BLOCK CALLS Lead: Leave Playside LB alone On: Man blocking G: Backside guard pull O: Playside guard pull GUT: Playside G false pull Backside G pulls into hole GO: Both guards pull COUNTER: TE & guard TOSS: Playside tackle TRAP: Offside Tackle Trap WEDGE: Step inside, hands to hips REACH: Playside gap to backer
X & Y Z & HB TB Over Right & Left Near & Far Heavy Twin BMF & Empty Flex Trix & Trey Nasty Spread & Loose Ell & ER BMF & Empty SHIFTS Shift Move Flop Explode
Backs Rcvr Motion Series Color / Number Blocking Ex) Right Heavy GO 32 G Ex) Trey Over Lazer 47 Toss Ex) Trix Blue 75 Flat
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
PORTERVILLE PANTHERS
GO SERIES HB Sweep ............ 45/ 26 G.O. Power Play .......... 45 / 26 G-Lead TB Trap ............. 30 “G” or GUT QB Boot ............. 17 / 18 G Pass Play ........... 17 / 18 G.O. Pass
"Teamwork is what the Green Bay Packers were all about. They didn't do it for individual glory. They did it because they loved one
"Winning isn't everything--but wanting to win is."
PORTERVILLE PANTHERS
DOWN SERIES TB off tackle ....... 35 / 36 “O”. HB Option ........... 47 / 28 Option WB Counter .......... 43 / 24 Counter Pass Play ........... 35 / 36 Down Pass
" It's easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you're a winner, when you're number one. What you've got to have is faith and discipline when you're
not yet a winner."
PORTERVILLE PANTHERS
RIP/LIZ SERIES
Fly Sweep ........... 47 / 28 “O” Rocket Sweep .......................... 47 / 28 "T" Quick Pitch ......... 27 / 28 Toss HB Counter .......... 41 / 22 Trap TB Guard Trap ....... 31 / 32 G & GUT TB Lead ............. 33 / 34 Belly TB Power ............ 35 / 36 “O” Pass Play ........... 17 / 18 G Pass
When you're a winner you're always happy, but if you're happy as a loser you'll always be a
Part of being a champ is acting like a champ. You have to learn how to win and not run away when you lose. Everyone has bad stretches and real successes. Either way, you have to be careful not to lose your confidence or get to confident.
Micheal Jordan
PORTERVILLE PANTHERS
SPECIAL PLAYS
UnBalanced .......... Tubby Iso Short Ydg ........... Ram 25 / 26 Iso
Asst Trick Plays Asst Combo Plays
Talent determines what you can do. Motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Attitude determines how well you do it.
Lou Holtz
PORTERVILLE PANTHERS
PASSING PLAYS
Purple .............. Short Passing Game Red ................. Pass to Right Blue ................ Pass to Left Red-Red ............. Sprint Pass to Right Blue-Blue ........... Sprint Pass to Left Yellow ..................................... 5 Step Pass Silver .............. Screen
Don't wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don't wish for less problems, wish for more skills.
Don't wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom.
Jim Rohn
GAP DOWN
Play going outside of RT
BLOCKING RULES & TECHNIQUES INDIVIDUAL BLOCKS “ON”: Block the DL or LB directly in front of lineman. Helmet between DL & hole FIRST STEP: If helmet needs to be on Right, Step Right. vice versa
. “GAP”: Wrong shoulder block the DL in the gap away from the hole. Get helmet across DL chest FIRST STEP: replace near foot of adjacent linemen.
“DOWN”: Block defensive linemen covering the adjacent offensive linemen. Assume penentration and use GAP technique. If “flexed” off LOS or if he spinned out of your last block…. Cross over with 1st step, nose aimed at hip. Step with inside foot and Strike a blow with inside shoulder.
“REACH”: Block the DL or LB in the hole towards the playside. Lateral step & get helmet across the Defender’s chest. 1. Lateral step 2. Catch up step 3. Aim at far hip 4. Contact made with inside shoulder 5. Gain position by swinging tail and pinning man inside
“PULL CHECK”: Fill for pulling linemen pulling AWAY from you Centers & Tackles make this block
“AREA”: Uncovered linemen on backside. Protect Area…Don’t go after a defensive player!!! Backside guard on Traps, pass plays “RELEASE TO BACKER”: Take a lateral step, Drop outside shoulder and RIP through defensive linemen.
“DOUBLE”: The inside lineman (POST) and outside lineman (LEAD) double a DL. Both step with inside feet and make initial contact with inside shoulders. When the POST gets helmet across and establishes position with outside shoulder, the LEAD goes to LB
“Queen” / “Ace” / “King”: Combo block between two linemen on ISO plays. CROSS if a DL is in the attack hole. The Tackle goes first, making a GAP block. The Guard uses a TRAP technique and kicks out first DL outside the Tackle. FAN if nobody in the attack hole. Guard & Tackle block out. FIST if both there are DL in both gaps inside the hole. (A & B…or…B & C).
“WEDGE”: All linemen aggressively fire step towards the center, attempting to “wrong” shoulder block the nearest inside DL. The inside shoulder should “fit” on the hip of the adjacent lineman.. People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
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BELLY RULES
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PULLING LINEMAN “Inside Out” Throw the elbow back (if pulling right, throw right elbow; if pulling left, throw left elbow). First step is NOT behind the lineman next to you. Step into his footprint and head down line of scrimmage aiming for the defenders INSIDE shoulder.
“Question Mark” Throw elbow (if pulling right, throw right elbow; if pulling left, throw left
elbow).First two steps are down the line of scrimmage, then get 2 yards depth behind of line of scrimmage. Inside shoulder is dipped and open to defense. Eyes are on your target.
“LOG” Exact same steps as pulling linemen, but hit with inside shoulder and get butt between hole. “HOOK” Take a Picture. Frontside guard on Brown & Black.
GUARDS: O – Playside guard pulls away from center. Short pull is Inside Out; Long Pull is Question Mark.
G -- Backside guard pulls behind the center to trap. Inside Out technique. GT – Backside guard leads & kicks out. Tackle trails behind and pulls up into the hole. GO – Both Guards pull. Playside (“O”) Inside Out; Backside (“G”) Question Mark. COUNTER -- Backside guard leads & kicks out. Tight End trails behind and pulls up into the hole.
TACKLES: Trap – Tackle pulls behind center to trap block a DL. Inside Out technique.
TOSS – Tackle pulls away from center to lead block downfield. Question Mark technique. GT – Tackle follows guard kick out block & pulls up into hole on LB. Question Mark technique. TIGHT ENDS: COUNTER – TE follows guard kick out block & pulls up into hole on LB. Question Mark tech.
“Fill for pulling lineman” All linemen between the hole and pulling linemen:
1. BACKSIDE gap, towards the pulling lineman. 2. Down. Block any DL directly over the pulling lineman. 3. Backer. If nobody in backside gap or ON, get LB.
GUARD PULLS
"O" Pull "G" Pull
TACKLE PULLS
Toss Pull Trap Pull
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GT PULL
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COUNTER PULL
PASS PROTECTION PASS: Any play action pass. The word “Pass” follows the running play.
PURPLE: Fire out, inside area protection. QB does 1 – 3 step drop.
YELLOW: Cup protection. QB does 5 – 7 step straight drop back.
SILVER: Screen passes. Use hole numbering to indicate POA for the screen pass.
BLUE: Playside block LEFT gap; Backside “step & cup” protection.
ER TNY
WP
TB
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RED: Playside block RIGHT gap; Backside “step & cup” protection.
ER TNY
WP
TB
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18 G.O. PASS: Both guards pull right(RG log & LG kick-out block). RT & C fills for pulling linemen.
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WP
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17 G.O. PASS: Both guards pull left(LG log & RG kick-out block). LT & C fills for pulling linemen.
ER TNY
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PRACTICE ROUTINE
COACH
B.E.E.F Blastoff Explode Elevate Finish Bag Holders are Coaches!!
Blastoff….Pt 1 Make sure the first few steps of each block is right. Break huddle & work on alignment.
Stance (Power Walk) Set Your Feet; Point toes in; Elbows on knees;
Arc back; Shake hands with yourself; Put That Hand Down & get in Left Hand Stance
Bird dog. 1. “STEP” Take 6” step with right foot. Heel replaces toe. 2. “COCK” Bring strike arm back, getting ready to Strike A Blow. 3. “CHECK YOUR FOOT” Adjust foot if stepped to short or to long. Perform in sets of 3, ending 3rd repetition holding bird dog position until released.
Left Tackles Left Guards Centers Right Guards Right Tackles
Explosion Violently Break the Hip of the opponent with Forearm / Shoulder…”Strike A Blow”
Off hand follows with violent palm strike into sternum aiming just below the shoulder pads FIT: Only 1st week of practice. Start on bags & work to bodies
STRIKE A BLOW 6 point. hands straight below shoulders, knees straight below hips, facemask touching bag. “Hit & Freeze” followed by 3 “Rapid Fire” in succession. Each shoulder
“Same Foot, Same Shoulder”
2 point Start with right foot staggered fwd if hitting with right shoulder. Hit & Freeze followed by rapid fire without taking any steps. Hit, Roll the hips, and freeze fit.
Step & Hit
3 point Extended arm from bag. Begin teaching by bird dog. Hit & Freeze to reinforce rolling hips. First step opposite foot of shoulder. Heel replace toe. Right foot comes forward with right
shoulder. Drive feet 3 or 4 steps and finish with perfect 2 point fit. ON Blocks GAP BLOCKS
Elevate Add sled work
The Forearm / Shoulder Surface Arm: Tuck that Elbow inward and work hand up into armpit. Facemask is in the Pec, Right hand in armpit, Left hand in sternum, Rest of body below his rib cage
POWER CLEAN YOUR MAN!!!!
Vs Sled From the knees, Drive sled UP with both hands From the fit position, Drive sled UP with both hands Work this from 3 point stance Vs Shields From the knees, Drive shield UP with both hands From the fit position, Drive shield UP with both hands Work this from 3 point stance
Vs Partner repeat
Finish Use High Jump bags or something to “Pancake” your partner into
Hit & Drive
Run, Hit & Drive
BIRD DOG Make sure the first few steps of each block is right. Break huddle & work on alignment.
TYPES OF STEPS Gap/Down Lateral Steps, toe at 45 degree angle
Reach Lateral Steps, toes parallel. Escape Steps Lateral Steps, toes parallel. Dip & Rip. 2nd step is upfield! Pull Steps Throw elbow, step at 90 degree angle, toe pointed forward Combos Double Teams Gut Blocks
CHUTES
On Blocks each foot
Reach Steps
Pull technique
vs BAGS
Gap & Down Blocks
Reach
Pulls
Logs
Releases
Double Teams
SLEDWORK Do entire routine one day per week on sled. On Blocks (Hit & Run…Run & Hit) Flipper from 2pt stance
If End squeezes, Log Block hHB can be another lineman
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bring End, Sam, Panther in different combos
End come upfield, fight thru hook blo or go lateral down LOS
4 GO’s to right, then 2 Blacks If DE is coming hard upfield, Cut him 4 GO’s to left, then 2 Browns
GROUP DRILLS
Half Line Down
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CBP
TB
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CBP
TB
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Half Line Belly
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CBP
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Trap Drill
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COUNTER Drill
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PRACTICE SEQUENCE AUGUST MON TUES WED THURS FRI Shoulder skills vs bags Fit & 6 point Bird Dog Stance, On, Gap Individual Blocks vs bags On, Gap, Down Group Drills Half Line Belly Trap Play In stallation Belly series
Shoulder skills vs bags Add 2pt stance Bird Dog add pulls & releases Individual Blocks vs bags pulls (G, O, Trap) Group Drills G, Gut, GO, Play In stallation GO series
Shoulder skills vs bodies Add 3pt stance Bird Dog add reaches Indiv Blocks in Chute On, reach, pulls Group Drills Brown / Black TAG Play In stallation GO series
Shoulder skills vs bodies Add hit & run Bird Dog add combo blocks Indiv Blocks on sled On, reach, pulls Group Drills Half Line Down Play In stallation Down series
Shoulder skills vs Sled Add run & hit Bird Dog full routine Indiv Blocks full routine Group Drills Pass protection Half line logs Play In stallation Zip series Passing Game
MON TUES WED THURS FRI Shoulder skills vs bags Bird Dog Individual Blocks vs bags Group Drills Half Line Belly Trap Play Review Bullet vs odd & even
Shoulder skills vs sled Bird Dog Individual Blocks in chutes Group Drills G, Gut, GO, Play Review GO vs odd & even
Shoulder skills vs bodies Bird Dog Indiv Blocks on Sled Group Drills Brown / Black TAG Play Review Down vs odd & even
Shoulder skills vs bags Play review vs bags Group Drills Half Line Down Pass Protection
Intra Squad Scrimmage
MON TUES WED THURS FRI Shoulder skills vs bags Bird Dog Individual Blocks vs bags Group Drills Half Line Belly Trap Play Review Belly vs odd & even
Shoulder skills vs sled Bird Dog Individual Blocks in chutes Group Drills G, Gut, GO, Play Review GO vs odd & even
Shoulder skills vs bodies Bird Dog Indiv Blocks on Sled Group Drills Brown / Black TAG Play Review Down vs odd & even
Shoulder skills vs bags Play review vs bags Group Drills Half Line Down Pass Protection
Scrimmage
PRE-SEASON MON TUES WED THURS Shoulder Skills vs Bodies Indiv Blocks vs Bodies Belly Trap Drill Fold Drill
Shoulder Skills vs Bags Individual Blocks in chutes GO Drill G Gut Drill
Shoulder skills on sled Indiv blocks on sled Double Teams Half Line Down TAG Drill
No individuals Brown/Black Drill Play Action pass vs air
LEAGUE MON TUES WED THURS Shoulder Skills vs Bodies Indiv Blocks on Sled Belly & Trap Drill Fold Drill Double Teams
Shoulder Skills vs Bags Individual Blocks in chutes G & Gut Drill GO Drill Half Line Down
No individuals Brown/Black Drill Play Action pass vs air
OVERALL LINEMEN SCHEME TYPES OF BLOCKS 1. Individual On Gap, Down, Away Reach (zip 7/8 “O” along with Reds & Blues) Pulls Onside (“O”), Backside (“G”), Tackle Trap,
Logs & Hooks Release to Backer
2. Group Guts & Folds Double Teams Cross / Fan / Fist Wedge Counter PRACTICE ROUTINE 1. Shoulder Skills 6 point Fit, strike a blow, rapid fire 2 point Fit, strike a blow, rapid fire Same foot, same shoulder 3 point strike a blow, rapid fire Stept & Hit Hit & Run Run & Hit 2. Individuals Bird Dog Stance On blocks Gap, Down, & Away blocks Reach Pulls & escape to backer Combos Bullet, double team, guts, folds vs bags On blocks Gap, Down, & Away blocks Reach Pulls & escape to backer Combos Bullet, double team, guts, folds Chutes On blocks Reach steps Pull technique 2 man sled 3. Group G-Drill and Gut Drills G.O Drill and Black / Brown Drill Half Line Down and Half Line Bullet Trap Drill and TAG Drill 4. Play Install Odd vs Even
