Last month, our defensive line drills included the use of agility bags and a variety of cage drills. This issue includes the use of post mount sleds, hoops, two-man pop ups and tite bags. We practice a number of these drills daily, which we believe improves both the agility and quickness of our D-linemen.#1. Post Mount Sleds Objective of Drill: • Develop quick hands • Develop explosion from the hips • Work on pad level • Work on escaping blocksFrequency: One or two times per week Relationship to the game: • Ability to play the run • Ability to get off blocks • Ability to neutralize blocks • Keep pads lowDescription:• Players should form four to five lines in front
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