Football Fundamentals – Drill for Blocking and for Running Backs

My tip of the day may seem too fundamental for some but if you’re working with young or inexperienced [tag]football[/tag] players, it is excellent!   [tag]Football fundamentals[/tag] are essential with these players.

At this level, you may experience linemen standing up before making a block. This is a particular problem on run plays but also impairs pass blocking.

We use a [tag]football drill[/tag] to correct this. We have players get in the wrestling position (on all 4s) and then on the snap count, reach forward to hit a blocking pad with their hands while their knees remain stationary.

This drill has worked wonders for our team. The players get used to the feel of making contact in a low position and then in live situations have much greater strength and control over their opponent.

A similar football drill can be used for backs who run straight up. This helps them get used to making low contact with their body when carrying the ball.