This drill works on o-line [tag]punch technique[/tag], and also build [tag]strength[/tag] in their punches. This [tag]football[/tag] drill is great for [tag]spring football practice[/tag] for strength and [tag]conditioning[/tag].
What you need – Set up two or three lines of offensive linemen. Each line has a set of two weights between 5 and 15 pounds (lighter for younger players heavier for older players).
How this drill works – The punch is the offensive line technique to keep [tag]defensive lineman[/tag] from using their hands to get by an offensive lineman, and to keep the DL from getting a lock and then driving the OL back.
This [tag]drill[/tag] starts with the [tag]offensive lineman[/tag] setting up in a proper pass blocking frame: feet shoulder width apart, inside (closest to center) foot slightly ahead of the other, bottom down and slight bend forward at the waist – ready to engage. The arms are extended.
Each player at the beginning of a line will grab the two weights, with one in each hand. On the coaches’ whistle, the players will chop their feet up and down, and they will punch the air as though they are pass blocking against a defender.
Strength is an important factor in being able to keep defensive lineman at bay when they are pass rushing. Coaches should watch that the offensive linemen have good form, and should stop and instruct during the drill when needed.
Result – This drill not only works on pass [tag]blocking[/tag] form, but builds increased strength in the O-linemen’s arms so they can impact and punch [tag]block[/tag] more effectively.
