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.
Cones
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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
FB
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Running Back StationAgility Drill #2
Instructions•How to change hands•How to cut•How to finish
Cones
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
QB
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
Flash
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
Starting positions V V V V
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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
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