I want to thank all the tremendous coaches who I have had the pleasure of learning from over the course of my 25 years of coaching. The following fundamental drills are still my favorite for developing offensive lineman. I take great pride in getting my players better every day. I impose the philosophy of never taking a day off or a play off. All my drills are executed to create positive blocking habits. The three things I demand each and every snap are for my OL to learn how to get into their fits, sustain the fit and finish their fit. The five ways we finish a play: cut‘em, shove‘em, knockdown, pancake and lock up/control. We are committed to competing to the echo of the whistle. My teaching progression starts with their STANCE (two, three, or four point), STEPS (tight footwork), SUDDENESS into their FIT (blow delivery and how the perfect fit should feel), and complete the work
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