Building a Brick Wall: The Canandaigua Braves' OL Drill for Dominant Play
At Canandaigua Braves football camp, the offensive line is putting in the work with a drill designed to build strength and technique. The 'Brick Wall' drill involves players pairing up and standing shoulder-to-shoulder, with their feet shoulder-width apart. Coaches call out 'set' and players drop into a three-point stance, hands on the ground. On 'go,' players explosively drive their feet into the ground, extending their arms and pushing against their partner. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps, resting 30 seconds between sets. Coaches cue players to 'drive through their heels' and 'keep their core tight.' This drill translates to game performance by teaching players to generate power from their lower body and maintain a strong, stable position in the face of defensive pressure.