Shoulder-block progression
Purpose
Teaching the shoulder block
Description
First Progression - Fit drill
Do three reps each shoulder
- do 3 reps then next group
- one shoulder at a time
Step 1: Get in position
- 6 point stance
- facemask centered on bag (6 inches away)
Step 2: Prepare to deliver a blow
- arm cocked back on "Ready" (ready to deliver a blow)
- arm slightly tensed
Step 3: Deliver the blow
- deliver a blow on "Set/Go"
- do not hit with fist
- fist inside on chest
- elbow up (forearm parallel to ground)
- big blocking surface
- use flat surface of the forearm
- all of chest on bag
- earhole on the bag
- pinch neck and shoulder
- roll the hips
- belt buckle on the ground
- eyes to the sky
- hold in extended position
Second Progression - 2 Point Drill
Do three reps each shoulder
- do 3 reps then next group
- one shoulder at a time
Step 1: Get in position
- 2 point stance
- facemask 6 inches from bag
- good football position
- butt down
- back straight
Step 2: Deliver the blow
- on call step with opposite foot of shoulder
- deliver blow with forearm and shoulder
- roll the hips
- eyes up
- belt buckle on the ground
Third Progression - 3 Point Drill
Do three reps each shoulder
- do 3 reps then next group
- one shoulder at a time
Step 1: Get in position
- 3 point stance
- 1 yard away from bag or sled
Step 2: Deliver the blow
- 6" step with opposite foot
- get ready to deliver blow
- deliver blow on 3rd step
Step 3: Drive the bag or sled
- keep butt down
- back straight
- eyes up
- drive the feet - "pound the ground"
Coaching Points
Shoulder and forearm should hit simultaniously. Make sure back is straight, so that the strength of the legs will add to the blow.
Equipment
- Heavy stand up bags
- Five or seven men sled
