Get Your O-Line In The Zone

Teaching the Square Drag, Square Drag and Skip, and the Brace and Skip Technique in Zone Blocking – Some Do’s and Don’tsTwo key elements in proper zone blocking technique are keeping the shoulders square and using lateral steps to close in on the defender. In coaching the offensive line at the collegiate level for the past 23 years, I have learned that we have to adapt our teaching methods and techniques to our players. Rarely do we come across a player who has size, strength, athleticism, and intelligence. We have to adjust our techniques based upon the individual player’s physical and mental abilities, and the offensive scheme.    Like all coaches, I have compiled rules and techniques by borrowing them from other coaches. I have spent years experimenting with different schemes and philosophies, attending clinics, visiting practices, and observing other offensive