Building Unstoppable Line Blocks: Middlebury Tigers' OL Drill
This summer, Middlebury Tigers' OL coach is focusing on building unshakeable line blocks with a specific drill tailored to D-II programs. The 'Anchor and Strike' drill targets footwork, hand placement, and timing. Here's how to run it: Set up cones 5 yards apart in a zig-zag pattern. OL players start at the first cone, focus on 'anchoring' their feet, then strike the ground with their hands, keeping their elbows high. They repeat this motion, moving through the course (3 sets of 10 reps). Coaching cues: 'Drive through your feet,' 'strike with your hands,' and 'keep your core tight.' This drill translates to game performance by improving footwork speed, hand placement accuracy, and the ability to quickly react to defensive movements. By mastering the 'Anchor and Strike' drill, Middlebury Tigers' OL players will be unstoppable in the trenches this season.