Footwork Drills - Offensive Line Drills

These footwork drills for offensive linemen break down the footwork into individual steps and have the players freeze after a given step (usually the first step, which is the most important step) so that they and the coach can verify that it has the correct direction and length (most linemen take too long a step and are therefore too easily thrown off balance when hit by a defender and cannot adjust to an unexpected move by the defender).

	Offensive Line Stance The Offensive Line (OL) Stance Drill is a fundamental building block for developing a dominant offensive line. This drill focuses on ingraining proper stance technique and refining the explosive snap into position that is crucial for successful blocking throughout the game. By incorporating key coaching points, the OL Stance Drill equips linemen with the foundation they need to achieve optimal leverage, generate power, and effectively execute blocking assignments from the moment the ball is snapped.
	Drive Block Footwork Drill The Drive Block Footwork Drill is the cornerstone of a series focusing on essential footwork mechanics for various offensive line (OL) blocking techniques. This drill specifically hones the initial steps crucial for executing a drive block, where the objective is to block a defender positioned directly across from you. By incorporating key coaching points and a clear progression, this drill equips linemen with the explosive footwork and body positioning necessary to effectively displace defenders and create running lanes.
	Zone Block Footwork Drill The Zone Block Footwork Drill is another essential component in our series focusing on footwork mechanics for various offensive line (OL) blocking techniques. This drill hones the initial steps crucial for zone blocking, a critical blocking scheme used to create running lanes for outside zone runs and option plays. By incorporating key coaching points, variations, and a clear progression, this drill equips linemen with the adaptable footwork and body positioning necessary to react to different defender alignments and effectively execute zone blocks.
	Down Block Footwork Drill The Down Block Footwork Drill is another valuable addition to our series focusing on essential footwork mechanics for various offensive line (OL) blocking techniques. This drill hones the crucial first step of the down block, a fundamental technique used to block defenders who are attempting to penetrate the line of scrimmage and disrupt plays. By incorporating key coaching points, variations, and a clear progression, this drill equips linemen with the explosive footwork and powerful body positioning necessary to cut off defender penetration and dominate down block assignments.
	Reach Block Footwork Drill The Reach Block Footwork Drill is another essential addition to our series focusing on footwork mechanics for various offensive line (OL) blocking techniques. This drill hones the crucial first step of the reach block, a fundamental technique used to block defenders who are positioned outside the offensive lineman's shoulder. By incorporating key coaching points, variations, and a clear progression, this drill equips linemen with the explosive footwork and powerful body positioning necessary to effectively seal defenders off outside and create running lanes for outside zone runs or sweep plays.
	Pulling Footwork Drill The Pulling Footwork Drill is another essential addition to our series focusing on footwork mechanics for various offensive line (OL) blocking techniques. This drill hones the crucial initial steps and body positioning necessary for successful pulling plays. Pulling guards play a vital role in outside zone runs and other run blocking schemes, requiring them to quickly disengage from their initial block and move laterally across the field to seal defenders at the second level. By incorporating key coaching points, variations, and a clear progression, this drill equips pulling guards with the explosive footwork, body positioning, and powerful movements needed to execute various pull block techniques and dominate their assignments.
	Crossover Footwork Drill The Crossover Footwork Drill is an advanced addition to our series focusing on specific footwork mechanics for various offensive line (OL) blocking techniques. This drill hones the specialized crossover step used in certain blocking schemes, such as kickout blocks and trap blocks.
	Fold Block Footwork Drill The Fold Block Footwork Drill is another essential addition to our series focusing on footwork mechanics for various offensive line (OL) blocking techniques. This drill hones the crucial first steps and body positioning necessary for the "second-level blocker" in a fold block scheme. In outside zone runs and other run blocking plays, the second-level blocker, typically a tight end or tackle, plays a vital role by sealing off linebackers after the initial block by the offensive lineman. By incorporating key coaching points, variations, and a clear progression, this drill equips second-level blockers with the explosive footwork, body control, and powerful movements needed to execute the fold block effectively and dominate their assignments at the second level.
	Pass Block Footwork Drill The Pass Block Footwork Drill is another cornerstone in our series focusing on fundamental footwork mechanics for various offensive line (OL) techniques. This drill hones the crucial initial steps and body positioning necessary for a strong pass set, the foundation for effective pass protection against defensive pass rushers. By incorporating key coaching points, variations, and a clear progression, this drill equips offensive linemen with the explosive footwork, proper body positioning, and powerful movements needed to establish a dominant pass set and effectively wall off defenders throughout the play.

Daily Drills

Run Blocking Drills