Lake Oswego Lakers' Linemen Get Ready for Season with the 'Anchor' Drill
As the Lake Oswego Lakers prepare for the upcoming 6A season, their offensive line coach has been putting his players through a grueling drill to improve their strength, technique, and teamwork. The 'Anchor' drill involves four players lined up in a tight formation, with the center calling out a cadence and the players moving in unison to create a 'wall' against a defensive lineman. The drill is designed to mimic the chaos of a live game, with players working together to protect the quarterback and create holes for the running back. The coach recommends 3 sets of 10 reps, with a 30-second rest period between sets. Key coaching cues include 'hands up, eyes up' and 'stay low, stay strong'. This drill translates to game performance by improving the linemen's ability to work together as a cohesive unit and react to changing situations on the field.