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Offensive Line Fundamentals in The Rocket Offensive System Dewayne Alexander Head Coach Cumberland University Bulldogs Footwork Progression Grid footwork o Right foot/left foot lead o Right foot/left foot 45 degree step o Pull right/pull left Tackles jab in then pull Stance & Starts o Same progression as above except with a 10 yard explosion Shoulder Progression Down blocking on 60 lb bag o Penetrating defender Stepping left – right shoulder on left hip of defender and head across o Reading defender Stepping left – left shoulder on left hip with head on side Hand progression vs. 60 lb bag Drive block on 60 lb bag Board Drills vs. Hand Shields On block with right foot lead On block with left foot lead Short reach right/left o Start off with lead foot on the board Fire Blocking vs. Hand Shields This is for backside releases Rip arm through and bring shoulder into the ear – basically and exaggerated rip move Pre-Fit Drill Lock into defender and go through proper blocking mechanics Pass Pro Drills Medicine balls – keep head out of it Mirror drill Combination Blocks Double down on DT, keeping an eye out for the LB – coach points to LB for either a blitz, sit & read or scrape across
