-Requires a nasty, physical demeanor that demands intelligent recklessness.
Stance – Guards – feet spread shoulder width, squat down with arched back, stager outside back toe to the middle of inside up foot (Tackles require a larger stagger). Shift your weight from the middle of your feet to your insteps. Place outside hand on ground in front of body with weight slightly forward (this will allow you to move explosively in any direction without wasted steps).
Base Run Block – pad level down, step forward taking 6 to 8 inch steps while keeping a base (do not take larger steps or you will lose balance). Contact normally occurs on 2nd or 3rd step. Fork hands under and up (like a fork lift) with force striking defender with palms, aiming for defenders breastplate. Latch on with hands, keep back arched, roll hips, and move defender against his will.
Zone Run Block – first step is slightly wider on inside zone (prevent penetration from the DL, allow the RB to press the ball front side and eventually cutback). Outside zone, use a wider landmark, targeting helmet outside the DL, preventing penetration. If you can’t get helmet outside, then wash defender flat down the line allowing the RB to cut back.
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