It is ok to get blocked... it is never ok to be blocked. Use these block destruction techniques and drills to crush one on one blocks with a physical style of block destruction delivery.
Van Malone, Assistant HC/Cornerbacks Coach Kansas State shows you both practice video and game applications of the techniques.
The 10 minute segment below is taken from Coach Malone's clinic Winning Tackling & Block Destruction Drills. It is available on Glazier Drive.
Block Destruction the Wildcat Way
- Effort to the ball is key for defensive success.
- It is ok to get blocked... it is never ok to be blocked,
- Loaf accountabilities are carried into block destruction.
- It must be important to coaches at all times.
- There is a developed skill set to train players for success.
Coaching Points--Block Destruction
- Proper foot placement is vital when attacking the blocker.
- Lead with the inside foot to blockkers outside foot, while keeping outside leg back with toes parallel to the line of scrimmage.
Coaching Points--Blow Delivery
- Defender must focus on the blocker... attack the blocker with VIOLENT hands. Inside hands to the middle of the blocker. Outside hand to the outside shoulder.
- Defender's eyes must be lower than blocker's eyes with focus on hand placement targets.
- Deliver a blow to blocker to neutralize and control him with your hands.
