Purpose
The 3 Men Kick and Punch Drill teaches O-linemen (especially Tackles) how to kick for depth and width, while maintaining their upright demeanor and deliver a punch, all at the same time.
Description
- The offensive lineman will begin in a 3 point stance, facing the line of scrimmage.
- There will be 3 defenders, holding shields, shoulder to shoulder, with their backs to the line of scrimmage.
- On the coach’s command, the defenders will begin walking quickly or jogging (depending on the ability of the o-lineman).
- The o-lineman must get out of his stance, get upright and kick to the first defender, deliver a punch on his landmark and continue kicking to the second defender, where he will kick and deliver a punch and so on to the third defender.
Coaching points
- The offensive player must move his feet quickly and efficiently or he will not be able to reach all 3 defenders, who are continuously walking.
- The defenders all move on the same sound and do not stop until they are punched.
- The o-lineman should not reach across his body to deliver a punch; he must reach his landmark by moving his feet before he can punch the defender.
Equipment
- 4 players
- 3 shields
The Offensive Line Passblock Drill “3 Men Kick and Punch” is contributed by ©2007 Tom Langton, at that time Offensive Line Coach at Kean University – The Kean Cougars are playing in the NCAA III – New Jersey Athletic Conference.