O-Line Fundamentals in the Rocket Offense

Dewayne Alexander
Phone: 615.547.1330 DAlexander@cumberland.edu

STANCE
Feet-Feet at shoulder width apart -Right toe staggered to instep of left foot -Toes pointed slightly inward -Weight on inside heels -weight on the balls of feet -ankles coiled and locked Knees-knees straight ahead, bent at 90 degree angle Butt/Hips-Pull back on the hips -butt approximately over the heels -Back flat

Upper Body-right hand extended to the ground (90 degree angle) -all five fingers on the ground -if you pick up the hand, body position shouldnt change -left elbow resting on knee (keep shoulders square) -relax the free hand while in stance -tighten as you deliver the blow Head -neck comfortably cocked -eyes look through top of sockets Stance relaxed but ready

Footwork Progression
Grid Footwork
1. Right Foot / Left Foot Lead 2. Right Foot / Left Foot 45 Deg. 3. Pull Right / Pull Left (Tackles = Jab and pull)

Stance and Starts

1. Same Progression as Above Except with 10 Yard Explosions

Shoulder Progression
Down Blocking on 60 lb. bag 1. Penetration 2. Reader Hand Progression vs. 60 lb. bag Drive block 60 lb. bag

Board Drills vs. Hand Shields

On block Right foot lead On block Lt. foot lead Short Reach right Short reach left

Fire Blocking vs. Hand Shield

Pre-Fit Drill

Pass Protection Drills

Medicine Balls (Keep head out of it) Mirror Drill

Combination Blocks