2007 Steelers

•Tryouts•Day one-Fundamentals•Day two-Fundamentals Plays•Day three-Formations and Full O and D•Day four- Live blocking and Tackling•Day five- Review and scrimmage

Day One-Fundamental Day

1. Stretch 5 minutes2. Cals 5 minutes3. Town Square: Stance fundamentals 45 Minutes4. Water/talk 5 minutes5. Split into 4 stations 45 minutes

Back stationHand off drillsFirst step drillsSweep drill

Passing StationNo routes just short stuffHold handsMake cutsRelease from LB’s

Blocking stationStanceFire offFirst stepsHands, hips and eyes

We will go into four stations everyday. Each station will progress as we move along

Defense station D backsSnake drill for backsStanceFirst stepsTurn and runLB first step and move down LB alley

D backs on MondayLBs and ends on TuesdayD line on wed

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Group 1 All players who have played American

Group 2Experienced

Players (3 years +)

Group 3Experienced

PlayersLess than 3 years

Group 4 New players

45 minutes on Fundamentals3 point Stance3 point fire offReceiver 2 point stance4 point Stance2 point LB stance2 point Ends stance

Running Back StationAgility Drill #1

Instructions•How to hand off the ball•How to take hand off•How to quickly nose the ball

Start them 8 yards apart and walk thru the hand off process.Quicken it up as they get better.

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Instructions•How to hold The ball•False step•Drop hips•Run first look second•Finish the play•Catch and tuck

Work on techniqueTeach Dives and Sweeps

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Dive

Sweep

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Running Back StationAgility Drill #2

Instructions•How to change hands•How to cut•How to finish

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Hand off Hand off

Perfect for a race

Running Back StationAgility Drill #3

Receiver StationDrill #1

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Instructions•How to hold your hands•False step•Drop hips•Run first look second•Finish the play•Catch and tuck

Coach does not have to be far awayWork on technique

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Coach does not have to be far awayWork on technique

First work the ins then the outs

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Coach does not have to be far awayWork on technique

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Coach does not have to be far awayWork on technique

First work the ins then the outs

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Receiver StationDrill #2

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Coach Blocks path and make them release

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Fake 31 C dump Fake 32 B dump

Receiver StationDrill #3

Line Station DrillsInstructions•How to get in stance•Cadence•First step•Finish

Cones

stance and 10 yard fire

Pull and break down

Play side stepInstructions•How step with play side foot•Blocking techniques•Hips and thighs•Lift and separate

Dummies

Line DrillsInstructionsBump and RunFirst step into tackle and move to LB

stance and 10 yard fire

Double team four hands on tackleFour eyes on LBCoach moves left or right

Andre will have drills for Defense

Day Two- Advance to Steeler plays and techniques

1. Stretch 5 minutes2. Cals 5 minutes3. Agility drill 4 corner and snake 15 Minutes4. Water/talk 5 minutes

5. Split into four stations

BacksSteeler run Offense2, 4 6, 8 holes

Passing drills Run 4 Routes Slant, Dump, Out, 75 post

Line stationDive BamBlastSweepCounter

Defense stationBox drillsLB drillsDB drillsStep everything up a notch

4 Cone Drill

Linebacker breakdownFeet churning LB BreakdownThree point to three pointRB plant and go2 point Rec. stance

4 Corner Drill

1 Turn shoulders and run

2 up 3 back4 finish

CB Drll LB Drll

1 back2 up

4 finish

Receiver

Break downFlashBreak down

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Day two Put in Steeler O

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Instructions•How to hold The ball•False step•Drop hips•Run first look second•Finish the play•Catch and tuck

Work on techniqueTeachDivesBamBlastSweepCounter

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Day two-Lineman drills

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Dive DrillRule: Bump and Run

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Bam DrillRule: Bam first man outside the hole

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Blast DrillRule Blast the End

Sweep DrillRule:Hook em

Double team tackle, kick out endHook your man, tackle pull

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Coach calls the hole from behind the defenseStart drill 10 yards outOffense has 4 plays to score

Day two is no hitting so this is a run through for Thursday

Day two-Lineman drills

Pull DrillsRule Onside guard Pulls

Counter DrillOutside guard pulls and hits the first man outside the hole

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Day two is no hitting so this is a run through for Thursday

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Key Drill

Double TeamFour hands on Tackle four eyes on LBWhen LB commits, they peal and seal

Day Three-Steeler O

1. Stretch 5 minutes2. Cals 5 minutes3. Agility drill 4 corner and snake 15 Minutes4. Water/talk 5 minutes

5. Split into four stations

BacksPut in formations and terminologyReview basics and put in counters

Passing drills Add Post corner, hitch and stopRun full passing game

Line stationReview and put in combo blocks double teams

Defense stationTackling drill with dummies

Backs and receivers will work together for two sessionsLine and D will switch off, then switch at half with backs and receivers

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I Right I right tight

Pro I right Pro slot

Power slot right Slot right

Day Three-Put in the Offense-Backs and receiversFormations

Rule tight end strong side

Rule:Tight, refers to weak end

Day Three2007 Steelers

Offense Backs and Recievers

Keys

•Fly off the ball

•Backs get to holes quick

•Angle blocks on every player

•Adjust to Defense on the fly

Run:

•DIVE

•BAM

•BLAST

•SWEEP

•COUNTERS

Formations:

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•Slot

•Power Slot

•Pro slot

Pass:

•Outs

•Dumps

•Stop routes

•B Cross

•Slants and Post

Day Three2007 Steelers

Formations:

•50•40

Rush:

•Dives

•Bams

•Combos

•D Teams

•Sweep

Responsibilities:

•Backs•LB’s•Line•Pass coverage

Defense Line

Pass:

•Max protection

•Cup check (dump and slants)

•Guard pulls when fake 32 or 31

•Roll out

By end of day three, Offense and Defense should be in

Box DRILL5-3 Line play is about 2 gap control: using the OL in one gap and you in the other. The Box drill is the best teacher of this and is an everyday drill

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Desired Position

D line goal is to Jam OL into back half of hole 1 yard deep, arms extended, maintaining outside control, eyes in backfield and shoulders square. This is you base D line play. Let the play go for 30-40 seconds, let them fight for control. EYS MUST STAY IN BACKFIELD

10 Yard drill or 3 on 4This one drill dictates the success or failure of most running plays

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10 yards

Goal:DL Keep shoulders squareSqueeze inside gapMaintain outside controlTackle ball carrier

LB:Shoulders squareStep up into LBAScrape to holeStop FB chargeTackle ball carrier

Goal:OLStep with play side footFocus on hand placement Ass and leg driveGet leverage on DKeep moving your feet

FBGet to hole Get inside or outside leverage on LBDrive him out of hole

RB Follow Full BackMake one cut and goDrive for 3 extra yards after contact

Coaches:Need OL DL RB and LB coaches involved

DO NOT LET MISTAKES GO