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Post by WTR on Sept 16, 2019 7:02:36 GMT -6
Hey guys, we are facing a team this week that we are much more physical than and based on previous films we have, we feel like they are going to cut us on both sides of the ball. I wanted to get coaching points from all you experts on how play the cut block by the OLine from a defensive perspective and also how to block the cutting DLine from an offensive perspective. Obviously, I have an idea but looking for anything that may gives us on edge to be effective against it. Thanks guys!
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Post by bobgoodman on Sept 16, 2019 7:26:05 GMT -6
Hey guys, we are facing a team this week that we are much more physical than and based on previous films we have, we feel like they are going to cut us on both sides of the ball. I wanted to get coaching points from all you experts on how play the cut block by the OLine from a defensive perspective and also how to block the cutting DLine from an offensive perspective. Obviously, I have an idea but looking for anything that may gives us on edge to be effective against it. Thanks guys! If you knew that on a particular down your particular opponent was going to try to cut you, and you were playing offense, you wouldn't have to block him at all, would you? He'd just take himself out of the play. However, he's keeping you from blocking somebody else. So if you could either switch blocking assignments or had a way to evade the cutting defender, you'd be ahead of the game. But that's an awfully long string of "if"s! Playing defense against a cut blocking O player requires knowing the technique the blocker's going to use. A good crab block is harder to beat than a block at or below the knees. The latter can more easily be dodged if you see it coming. However, a crab block, unless you're so athletic and time it so well that you can vault it like a gymnast's horse, has to be stepped around on either the head or butt side. The main factor in either case is seeing some tell or tendency to improve your odds of guessing when it's coming. If you don't need quick penetration, you can wait out a cut block. Avoid being cut down, and you're the last man standing. |
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 16, 2019 8:20:06 GMT -6
DEFENSIVELY = The hard part is trying to get your scout team to simulate this offense you are getting ready to play. How hard the offensive lineman comes out and how they chop every time. We picked times every day to practice vs. chopping. You have to defend the block before you can go make the play. Focus your eyes on the blocker first rather than the ball (if you look at the ball first it is easier for them to "cut" you, & exposes your legs to the "cut" block). We "remove the ball" a lot in practice in working vs. these teams. TECHNIQUE-wise, keep low with the knees bent & push down on the blocker with your hands.
OFFENSIVE = just lay on top the defender & you have him blocked.
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