Wedge Read Drill
Purpose
The purpose of the drill is for the score backfield to find their blocks and to help the return men find where the wholes of the wedge will be.
Description
Run all three returns during this drill: Northern, Eastern, and Western. There will be a safety up field so the return man will need to make a move once he gets up field. The backfield blockers must hold their blocks until the whistle is blown.
Coaching Points
- Wedge must set up correctly
- Correct assignments of wedge players
- Blockers must hold their blocks
- Returner must make his read without slowing down
Equipment
- Handshields for Defenders
- Football
- Wedge Read
This Drill is contributed by © 2007 Randy Hedberg, Head Coach at St. Cloud State University - The St. Cloud State Huskies are playing in the NCAA II North Central Conference (NCC).
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jpocia wrote at 10.07.2008 01:23
Is there more of a detailed chart to the wedge system? It's my understanding that there aren't individual blocking assignments, but more of a zone.
Could someone please elaborate.
Thanks
jpocia wrote at 10.07.2008 01:21
We mainly run a wedge return, just to keep things simple. I am trying to find some concepts on what the blocking assignments are for our players.
My understanding is that there isn't a particular player assigned to each, but a zone or area in which the return team player needs to react to.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
