Crush One on One Blocks with Physical Block Destruction Delivery - Van Malone

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.

Tags: Defense

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