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Post by paydirt18 on Jul 22, 2008 21:10:03 GMT -6
Coaches,
I have read on several threads about the use of trashcans, I have also seen them used in the college ranks, etc. I may be a bit nieve, but can somebody put down specific drills that can be used with the cans? Specifically, what drills would I implement them in with OL? I know the obvious answer would be to develop my own drills, but if you guys can just describe specifc drills.....for OL and any other positon.....thanks in advance.
Paydirt
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Post by Yash on Jul 22, 2008 21:20:39 GMT -6
We've used them as a dummy defense. It allows you to set up the defense the way you want to run plays against air while still having to block the correct guy. It takes out the stupidity element of jonny band member not knowing what a 3 technique is. The trash cans don't move unless you move them.
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Post by airraider on Jul 22, 2008 22:25:28 GMT -6
Also helps in making the spacing more realitic than a normal cone in certain drills.. being that most trash cans have the same girth as a larger lineman.
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Post by phantom on Jul 23, 2008 6:24:00 GMT -6
That's basically it. They simulate linemen better than cones or a strip.
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Post by coach4life on Jul 23, 2008 7:02:40 GMT -6
They also come in handy for a little Qb challenge - throw fades and deep routes into the can. If the receivers are working on blocking the Qbs can be working on hitting that deep throw 6 yards off the sideline, etc. Make it a competition, the kids will love it...
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Post by rideanddecide on Jul 23, 2008 7:52:18 GMT -6
LB Drills:
Set them up to simulate the OL or DL.
Backs run the backfield action you want to see and the cans give the LBs a better feel for their fits.
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chuff
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Post by chuff on Jul 23, 2008 8:09:12 GMT -6
They are usually used to illustrate gaps. For LB's, set up the cans as if they are OL. Pinch two of them together to show which gaps will be filled by the DL and which gaps are the LB's responsibility. For RB's, use them to teach POA.
I have no clue how to use them in drills for OL- never seen that before.
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Post by airraider on Jul 23, 2008 8:23:53 GMT -6
We use them all the time in perfect play for our skill guys.. they represent the linemen which give us our holes.. and spacing in our alignments..
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Post by cbroughton on Jul 23, 2008 10:35:41 GMT -6
We use them everyday on the def. side just as many have discussed, but we also use them to simulate different coverages when we are throwing routes on air especially when we are teaching spacing and understanding coverages from the offensive side. Example would be installing the Drive package with the hunt and drive routes.
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Post by jman on Jul 23, 2008 11:20:44 GMT -6
We also use them everyday for our defense. We use them for the same reasons as others have stated but also to teach gap assignments when putting in blitzes. We also use them for formation recognition when used with some skill guys. We even line up on them when running our pursuit drill.
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Post by outlawjoseywales on Jul 23, 2008 12:31:25 GMT -6
My daily use of plasic trash cans: Use them as the 2nd stand up dummy for "Settle and Noose" Use them for QB drills to "drop the ball in the trash can" drill Use them for everyday for simulation of the Offensive Linemen instead of the strip or cones for offensive group for the running game and the passing game. (you can set several football on the bottom of an upside down trash can where the Center would be) Use them for Offensive Linemen for the Inside Linebacker's reads, and stunts. Use them for defensive linemen instead of having "dummy holders" (I'd rather have those kids with another coach actually doing something) I like them because: They are cheap and practically indestructable. They stack together and 1 person can run off with them. They are weather proof, we leave them outside. But one big problem, the custodians keep stealing them from me.  |
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Post by CoachDaniel on Jul 23, 2008 12:43:07 GMT -6
We are using them for the first time, mainly to work alignment and run fits for the front. They never talk to the other players.
I also put stickers on them showing techniques (so the Tackle trash can has a 4i/4/5 sticker on him) so that when I'm screaming at Johnny to get in a 5, he can look at the can. HOPEFULLY, those visual learners will learn what that mean faster. If not, it was fun drinking and decorating the trash cans in my front yard.
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Post by airraider on Jul 23, 2008 13:39:10 GMT -6
My daily use of plasic trash cans: Use them as the 2nd stand up dummy for "Settle and Noose" Use them for QB drills to "drop the ball in the trash can" drill Use them for everyday for simulation of the Offensive Linemen instead of the strip or cones for offensive group for the running game and the passing game. (you can set several football on the bottom of an upside down trash can where the Center would be) Use them for Offensive Linemen for the Inside Linebacker's reads, and stunts. Use them for defensive linemen instead of having "dummy holders" (I'd rather have those kids with another coach actually doing something) I like them because: They are cheap and practically indestructable. They stack together and 1 person can run off with them. They are weather proof, we leave them outside. But one big problem, the custodians keep stealing them from me. Man, good to know that my janitors arent the only ones stealing cans.. I wish they were a little cheaper.. the best price I can find is $20.. and when you dont have money and need 10 of them.. it adds up.. |
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Post by spartan74 on Jul 23, 2008 13:46:08 GMT -6
we use 55 gallon drums, that we get locally. we sue them as dummies and i also like to use them when we do trap drills. Helps with spacing and allows me to get more reps in.
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Post by tothehouse on Jul 23, 2008 14:56:36 GMT -6
Since we run the wing-t we'll use cans to put behind the butt of the offensive tackles when running buck sweep. Makes the lineman get their depth when they pull.
Get the biggest ones and dudes dip themselves in ice water after practice.
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chuff
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Post by chuff on Jul 23, 2008 19:45:17 GMT -6
Airraider- if you have a Menard's in your area I just bought some 45 gallon (medium size) trash cans for 8 something each...
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Post by outlawjoseywales on Jul 23, 2008 21:24:20 GMT -6
AirRaider, I usually get them at Walmart sometimes "specially marked" at $10, you know-the red sticker  Normally they cost about $12 or so. OJW |
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coachbigelow
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Post by coachbigelow on Jul 24, 2008 0:28:13 GMT -6
Since we platoon we just take the cans and align them in the defensive fronts we will see. We then go over with the lineman who they will block, then have them step to the cans they have.
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Post by kcbazooka on Jul 24, 2008 5:50:52 GMT -6
We spray paint "football" on them so the janitors won't use them elsewhere.
Also, can be used to hold things like footballs and helmet hats!!!!
One thing I haven't seen is ther use in conditioning - we do relays with the kids having to carry them in various ways.
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Post by raiderpirates on Jul 24, 2008 23:22:31 GMT -6
HS team uses those plastic roadside construction barrels. You can buy them for parking lot attendantes to line up points to turn at, collect money, direct traffic, etc.
Plastic, hig visibility orange and white, built in carrying handles, portable. Rubber like a garbage can, the old oil drum design on new material. They appear ideal for the purpose used. You might check with maintenance or the physical plant at your institution or school.
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