ࡱ> =?< @ bjbjʚʚ "&Z Z Z Z n  $"Rt%  % :        V@1 &;Z " P0%  :11&W "   %%Z Z How to Block in Youth Football Introduction One of the most important skills to learn in Youth Football is blocking. Most children playing in Youth Football will block at some point in their football careers, whether they play at the high school or college level. By teaching kids to block in Pop Warner football, you teach them a skill that can ensure success in the sport for years to come. Develop Fundamentals of Blocking in Youth Football Step One Peruse available literature and websites on successful blocking techniques. You can find a number of blocking drills with illustrations by reading through "Youth Footballs Skills and Drills" by Tom Bass. Step Two Line up blockers in a three point stance that allows them to move off the ball quickly. A three point stance involves a player placing a hand on the ground while their legs are square with their shoulders. This stance lets your blocker get off the snap with their lead hand in a position to make contact. Step Three Teach your players to square their shoulders to the defender's shoulders and keep their heads up. By keeping shoulders on the same line as the opposing player, a blocker's arms are in position to stop a defender's progress. Step Four Reinforce proper hand position in blocking by using blocking sleds and dummies. The proper hand positioning is a flat palm pressed firmly against a defender's shoulder pads. Blocking sleds require proper technique and provide a good simulation of the resistance offered by defending players. Step Five Tell players to stay on the balls of their toes for the duration of a play. Offensive linemen, running backs and receivers need to keep their feet moving in order to gain leverage on defenders. Proper footwork can help blockers use the full power of their body instead of isolating their upper body during a block. Step Six Sustain blocks from the snap of the ball through the referee's whistle. A common mistake in youth football is stopping a block after a player thinks the ball is past their position. A sustained block wears out the opposing player and ensures a draw, play fake or other trick play to work effectively. Overall Tips & Warnings Instruct your players to avoid grabbing defenders jerseys or shoulder pads. A legal block requires a player to avoid grappling or pulling on a uniform at any point. A good way to reinforce good blocking habits is to make habitual offenders run laps for each penalty. USA Football Blocking Techniques Technique - Drive Block Begin your drive block with a short step up with your back foot. Get your momentum moving toward the defensive player. Maintain a wide base, stay low and keep your feet spread apart. Take short rapid steps. Keep your shoulders square and your back straight. Keep your head up and your eyes looking directly at your target. Expect to make contact when your second short step hits the ground. Continue driving with your feet on contact, never stopping your forward movement. Drive forward with both arms and hands. Keep your elbows close to your ribs (to get maximum leverage and force). Push out and up with the palms of both hands. Make contact with the middle of the defensive lineman's body. Allow your legs to do the majority of the work. Push your hips forward and upward the instant your hands make contact. Keep your legs under you and drive the defensive lineman back with short choppy steps. Technique - "Hook" Block: Take a short lateral step with foot on the side of the defender you are assigned to block. Stay low and aim to position your helmet to the outside hip of the defensive player's body. Keep your body under defender's shoulder pads. Take your second step directly at defender. Drive the palm of the hand of your far arm directly into defender's chest. Drive your inside hand into the shoulder area of the defensive man. Push up and forward with your hips to lift defender. Continue to drive your feet in short powerful steps. Stop defender's forward movement across the line. Move to the outside of the defensive player and stop his pursuit to the outside. Keep driving your legs all through the block and move the defender back and to the inside. 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