Chute and shield drill
Purpose
To learn to stay low, deliver a blow, drive and finish off the block.
Description
Other linemen hold shields in front of chutes. Get low with the shield trying to fight the block
- linemen with shields at other end of chute
- hold shield with both hands
- stay low try to get under blocker
- blockers get into proper 3 Point stance at entrance of chute
facing different directions depending on the block you want to work on- straight ahead (offset to left or right
- 45° angle to left or right
- 90° angle for pull to left or right
- fire out on call using proper steps
Coaching Points
- keep feet wide
- stay low
- eyes on target
- deliver blow
- keep feet moving
- fight through freeze point
- drive man back
- stay underneath defender "Low man wins"
- drop elbow of arm used to deliver forearm
- "bench press" defender
- keep feet still moving
Equipment
- Chutes
- Shields
- Boards
