Purple Knights' Power Play: Building a Dominant OL Line with the 'Bull in the Gate' Drill
The St. Augustine Purple Knights are gearing up for another 4A title run, and their OL coach has a secret to building a dominant line: the 'Bull in the Gate' drill. This intense workout targets the players' ability to generate power and control in the trenches. The drill involves a lineman standing at the goal line with a partner providing resistance as they attempt to push through a 'gate' made of pads and cones. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps, with 30 seconds rest between sets. Coaching cues: 'Drive your feet, not your hands,' and 'Keep your eyes up, stay focused.' This drill translates to game performance by improving a lineman's ability to generate power and control in close quarters, allowing them to push through blocks and dominate in the trenches.