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Counter Punch Drill

Purpose

Cornerback Drill to teach and improve the punch when playing a bump technique like bump-and-run.

Description and Coaching Points

  1. Hit position, stay square
  2. Step to outside
  3. Strike with the inside hand
  4. Counter step back
  5. Strike with the outside hand
  6. Sprint off the sled
  7. Alternate lines
  8. Go through 3 or 4 times
  9. Stay balanced

Equipment

  • Blocking sled
  • alternatively hand shields or heavy stand-up dummies
Defensive Backs Drill: Counter Punch: 1. Step in front of the blocking dummy pad
Defensive Backs Drill: Counter Punch: 2. Strike with inside hand
Defensive Backs Drill: Counter Punch: 3. Strike with outside hand, and sprint out
Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs

This Drill is contributed by © 2007 Leon Criner, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator and Jimmy Sims, Assistant Professor of Health & Physical Education / Head Football Coach at Los Angeles Valley College - The Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs play in the Western States Conference (COA).

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ajroti wrote at 25.09.2007 23:57
Press drill doesn't have a description or illustration and the counterpunch drill is unclear.


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