The Drills Report: Defensive Line Drills

by Malik Hall
Defensive Line Coach, Hofstra University
American Football Monthly July 2007 Issue OnlineHere are the physical and mental characteristics we look for in defensive linemen as well as our philosophy of the D-Line attack:

Physical:
• Play with his hands.
• React on the action.
• Play with toughness.
• Play the run first.
• Attack at every snap of the ball.

Mental:
• Must be violent in the trenches.
• Understands the role of a D-lineman.
• Always plays at a high tempo but is under control.
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