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Post by Coach Bruce on Feb 18, 2008 13:11:51 GMT -6
I have learned the different blocks. I feel comfortable now. What I am struggling with is how to teach my line and backs WHO to block. Help!?!?!?!? We will run Wild bunch and Beast. Can some one enlighten me as to know where to begin. I feel like I can teach you the various blocks with my eyes closed now but if I can't teach them WHO to block and how it varies then there isn't much point. I want to coach my own line..I see where you experienced guys say it is a must. I heed your advice and ask for more of it. My kids are 8-9-10 year olds.
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Post by coachdoug on Feb 19, 2008 17:17:13 GMT -6
As Steve pointed out, you need to have blocking rules. Try to make it as simple as possible for the kids. Depending on what you're running, SAB, GOD, OIL, etc can all be effective. Just keep in mind that no blocking rule is a catch all - different plays will have different rules for different players.
You mentioned that you will be running Beast and Wild Bunch. I know the Beast downloads on this site cover all the blocking rules and Ted Seay's Wild Bunch playbook goes over it's blocking rules (around page 17, I believe).
One way to simplify for younger kids is to start with one rule, say OIL or GOD, and tell them to always use that rule unless there is a different blocking tag in the play call. Then, they just always fall back on the rule unless they hear something different in the play call.
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