Three-on-One Read Drills
Purpose
Defensive Line Drills to work on and automate the correct reaction to the different blocking schemes of the offense. The 3-on-1 Read Drills work especially on the correct reaction to combination blocks, and also give the defensive line a better understanding about what will happen around them...
Description & Coaching Points
- 3 Offenisive Linemen line up at a given line
- Defensive Lineman lines up in his stance on the man in the middle
- Coach signals blocking scheme to the offensive line.
- On command Center snaps or snap will be simulated and the offensive line runs their "play"/scheme.
- Defensive Lineman reacts according to his rules.
Equipment
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).












