Purpose
The purpose of these Defensive Back Counterpunch Drills is to teach and improve the punch when playing a bump technique like bump-and-run.
Description and Coaching Points
- Hit position, stay square
- Step to outside
- Strike with the inside hand
- Counter step back
- Strike with the outside hand
- Sprint off the sled
- Alternate lines
- Go through 3 or 4 times
- Stay balanced
Equipment
- Blocking sled
- alternatively hand shields or heavy stand-up dummies
These Defensive Back Counterpunch Drills are contributed by ©2007 Leon Criner (✝️ Nov. 14, 2014), at the time Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator and Jimmy Sims, at the time Assistant Professor of Health & Physical Education / Head Football Coach at Los Angeles Valley College – The Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs played then in the Western States Conference, now in the SCFA, Southern California Football Association.