Category: Offensive Line
Type: Reference
PASS BLOCKING
Use a "Two Point Stance." When beginning with a "Three Point Stance," the lineman pushes up with the down hand to get into a "Two Point Stance" position.
Feet - take a small step toward the center with the inside foot...
Knees - knees flex to lower the hips...
Hips - parallel to the line...
Elbows - close to the body, bent...
Hands - a few inches from and even with the lineman's numbers, thumbs touching, fingers point up, palms facing the defender...
Shoulders - parallel with the line. The offensive linemen "stiff arm" the defenders with locked elbows and open hands. The offensive linemen then recoil, and deliver another blow. This sequence is repeated until the pass has been thrown.
Offensive linemen do not block in pass protection until a certain count, rather they maintain their blocks for several reasons. The pocket is designed to puss the pass rush to the outside edges of the pocket. For this reason, the outer edges of the pocket are usually the first to break down. When and if the quarterback feels pressure form the outside, he steps forward. When the QB steps up, the linemen are given new angles to resume their pass blocking.
For short, quick passes, offensive linemen do not recoil or step back. Instead they fire off aggressively hitting the defender to the mid section. This "Fence Blocking Technique" serves two purposes. First, it tends to keep the defender's hands down so as not to allow the defender to reach out and bat down or tip a passed ball. Second, it keeps the offensive linemen from stepping back and getting in either the quarterback's way or the passing lane.
Submitted by: Coach Hutchison
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