Elevate Your Block: A Summer Drill for 6A OLs
The Eden Prairie Eagles' OLs are gearing up for a dominant season, and we've got a drill to help them take their blocking to the next level. Introducing the 'Chain Reaction' drill: a series of sets designed to improve hand placement, footwork, and body positioning. Set up four cones in a square formation, with each cone 5 yards apart. OLs will start at the center cone, then react to a coach's call by bursting to the right or left cone, using a 'chopping' footwork pattern. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps, focusing on quick hand placement and a low, wide base. This drill translates to game performance by improving reaction time, allowing OLs to quickly adjust to defenders and create seams for their RBs. Coaches, try this drill at your next summer camp and watch your OLs take their blocking to new heights.