What is Offensive Blocking – Updated Old Plank Drill?
Offensive Blocking – Updated Old Plank Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for blocking work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
- Offensive Blocking – Updated Old Plank Drill is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
- Focus: Blocking.
How to run this drill
Offensive Blocking – Updated Old Plank Drill is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo.
- Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish.
- Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Close with one coaching cue players can repeat in the huddle next period.
Full drill
My primary issue has been adding some excitement to the seemingly boring task of offensive blocking. Recently I achieved some moderate success taking the players through a modified version of the old plank drill.
Updated Old Plank Drill
- I lined my players up in opposing lines.
- Each player straddling two tackling dummies laid end to end on the ground.
- We start by working through the line having the players begin in proper offensive position fully engaged at the center of the two back line.
The players are instructed to block the other player off the dummy line using short choppy steps and body mechanics.
- The presence of the dummies forces them to stay on target and keep their feet spread.
- After the players complete the cycle once, I have them step back and engage off the cadence demonstrating the importance of quickness of the snap.
Once everyone was clear on the technique involved we did a quick competition to see what players were the “best” blockers.
These players are more than likely your starting linemen and blocking backs. By earning their position in the midst of their teammates, they take more pride in being a “star” lineman.
Offensive Blocking – Updated Old Plank Drill FAQ
- What is the Offensive Blocking – Updated Old Plank Drill drill?
- Offensive Blocking – Updated Old Plank Drill is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for blocking work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
- Who should use this football drill?
- Offensive Blocking – Updated Old Plank Drill is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- How do I run Offensive Blocking – Updated Old Plank Drill in practice?
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo. Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish. Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Is this drill free?
- Yes. Browse FantasyHQ football drills, youth plays, and coaching guides free on Football Coaching.
