Tip of the Spear founder, Scott Peters, details the steps of a base block on the line of scrimmage.
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Tip of the Spear founder, Scott Peters, details the steps of a base block on the line of scrimmage.
This Sharpen drill develops the proper posture, mechanics and timing of coming to balance and striking with the Buckle shoulder fit on lead blocks and pulls.
This Sharpen drill develops the proper posture, mechanics and timing of coming to balance and striking with the Buckle shoulder fit on kick out blocks.
This Sharpen drill develops the proper posture, mechanics and timing of the 90˚ Brace Foot and Buckle Shoulder fit. After developing these skills, advance to the CTB to Fit progression.
This Sharpen drill develops the proper posture, mechanics and timing of the 90˚ Brace Foot and Buckle Shoulder fit. After developing these skills, advance to the CTB to Fit progression.
Fit to Finish, or sometimes referred to as “Brace + Squeeze”, starts the player engaged in contact using the Buckle Fit. Players learn how to use the opposite foot to create a 90˚ Brace Foot where power from the ground and hips will be directed from. After gaining confidence in this drill, advance to the… Continue reading Fit to Finish: Kick-Out Blocks
Fit to Finish, or sometimes referred to as “Brace + Squeeze”, starts the player engaged in contact using the Buckle Fit. Players learn how to use the opposite foot to create a 90˚ Brace Foot where power from the ground and hips will be directed from. After gaining confidence in this drill, advance to the… Continue reading Fit to Finish Drills: Lead Blocks & Pulls
This video highlights the importance of the placement of the inside foot, or “Pop Step”, in relation to playing in a position of strength.
The “Brace Step” is the first step taken when executing a Base Block. The “Brace Step” should align the offensive lineman on a square path to the inside ear of the defender.