Drills Report: Teaching The Combo Block

In the combo block, the two adjacent offensive linemen performing the block are identified as a post blocker and a seal blocker. They are blocking a first-level defender (defensive lineman) to a second-level defender (linebacker or possible a safety). When teaching the combo block, I work inside-out when drilling playside combos and backside combos. Playside combos are called Jack, Queen, and King. Jack is a combo block between the center and callside guard working to a playside linebacker. Queen is a combo block between the playside guard and playside tackle working a down defender to a playside linebacker. King is a combo block between the playside tackle and the playside tight end working a down defender to a playside linebacker.      I also teach backside combo blocks. Ace is a combo between the center and playside guard working a down defender to a backside