In [tag]coaching offensive football[/tag] remember it is a quick hit, then the offensive lineman goes after the linebacker to open the hole.   Reading where to go is important for the [tag]offensive lineman[/tag].

What you need – Set up a half offensive line and two defensive line positions with a LB.  

How this drill works – This [tag]football[/tag] [tag]drill[/tag] can work a number of ways – it will assist your lineman in reading the play and deciding which offensive lineman will attack each defensive player.   This drill is played with the defensive linemen lined up in the gaps between the center and the guard, and the guard and tackle – with the running play being a straight ahead dive.  

You can switch up the assignment of the offensive linemen and their blocking responsibilities by changing the direction of the running play, and by changing where the defensive lineman are lined up.  

On each play, two linemen are going to engage the defensive lineman, and the third lineman will ”˜punch’ the defensive lineman in aid of one of his teammates, before heading out to hit the linebacker to open up the hole.

To make this drill more complex, you can add in another defender (linebacker) and you can put in another offensive player – probably a tight end.   This makes the communication and blocking assignments a little more intricate.  

Still, having your lineman understand where their [tag]blocking[/tag] assignments are depending on the direction of the run and where the defensive line is situated are going to help prevent miscommunication when a play is run.

Result – Effective communication between lineman, and overall better run blocking.