Building a Stronger Southington Blue Knights O-Line: The 'Plyometric Push-Up' Drill
As the Southington Blue Knights prepare for the upcoming season, their linemen need to develop the strength and explosiveness required to dominate in the trenches. One effective drill to achieve this is the 'Plyometric Push-Up'. Have your OL players perform the following workout: 3 sets of 10 reps, with 30 seconds rest between sets. Start in a traditional push-up position, then explosively push up, landing softly on the balls of the feet. As they push up, emphasize the following coaching cues: 'Drive your hands into the ground', 'Explode up, don't just push'. This drill translates to game performance by improving the OL's ability to generate power and speed off the line, allowing them to block more effectively and create holes for the running back.