DKS Drills | Sports University

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DRILLS

DRILL	REPS	SETS
DRIVE	12-20	1
KICK	12-20	1
SEAL	12-20	1

PHASE 1: WEEKS 1-4.

Work against a body and or blocking shield to master the Attack, Jump, Punch, Unlock, and Hand Placement techniques.
Start Slow and as you develop your technique, gradually increase the distance and Tempo to the block.
Your final distance should reflect the game distance between you and the intended block. Example: In Pass Protection, RB’s will be expected to read and make blocks from a distance of 5-7 yards. On Run Plays, RBs (FBs) will be expected to read and make blocks from distances anywhere from 5-12 yards away.

If possible work against another opponent in helmets and or helmets and shoulder pads. The opponent should be allowed to Shed the Block.
Start Slow and as you continue developing your technique, gradually increase the distance and Tempo to the block.
Your final distance should reflect the game distance between you and the intended block. Example: In Pass Protection, RB’s will be expected to read and make blocks from a distance of 5-7 yards. On Run Plays, RBs (FBs) will be expected to read and make blocks from distances anywhere from 5-12 yards away.

Whenever technique breaks down, slow down the Tempo until proper technique is restored. *When this happens, it is a product of MTR-F. Blocker must be allowed to slow things down to spur development.
Whenever technique breaks down, but is immediately restored when the Tempo is reduced, maintain the current Tempo. *When this happens, it is a product of FX. Blocker must conquer FX to master this skill.

When drive blocking, you are typically driving the defender back and off the ball.

Outside of shoulders.
Outside of numbers.
Start outside of shoulders, work hands inside to numbers.
Start inside at numbers, work hands outside to shoulders.
Power over Strength. *Strength is your ability to outstretch your arms and keep a defender at bay. Strength is more about stability and is dependent on your ability to be stronger than and or strong enough to do so. Power is your ability to move the defender by continuously striking them with enough force to slow down their forward movement and keep them off balance. Power is more about the force required to move something and in combination with strength and “levarage” is far more effective than strength alone.

Kicking refers to blocking the defender away from the ball, towards the sideline.

Outside Arm, to defenders outside peck/ center chest.
Inside Arm, to defender’s bicep.
When “kicking”, this hand placement creates an “inside leverage” that makes it easier to push your opponent out.
Power over Strength. *Strength is your ability to outstretch your arms and keep a defender at bay. Strength is more about stability and is dependent on your ability to be stronger than and or strong enough to do so. Power is your ability to move the defender by continuously striking them with enough force to slow down their forward movement and keep them off balance. Power is more about the force required to move something and in combination with strength and “leverage” is far more effective than strength alone.

Sealing refers to blocking the defender in, toward the ball.

Outside arm, to defender’s bicep.
Inside arm, to defender’s inside peck/ center chest.
When “sealing”, this hand placement creates an “outside leverage” that makes it easier to push your opponent in.
Power over Strength. *Strength is your ability to outstretch your arms and keep a defender at bay. Strength is more about stability and is dependent on your ability to be stronger than and or strong enough to do so. Power is your ability to move the defender by continuously striking them with enough force to slow down their forward movement and keep them off balance. Power is more about the force required to move something and in combination with strength and “leverage” is far more effective than strength alone.