Protecting the Passer – Key Elements

by Ken Wilmesherr
Offensive Line Coach, Grossmont College
American Football Monthly January 2012 Issue Online

Pass protection is perhaps an offensive lineman’s toughest challenge. It is a skill that is acquired through many hours of hard work and dedication. To be an effective pass blocker an offensive lineman must take pride and have the confidence in his ability to protect the quarterback. All pass blockers need to trust their technique. As long as they are sound in their fundamentals and technique, it should not matter what the defender does.

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