BlockingTechnique

Blocking Sled Drill

Develop leg drive and proper hand placement on pads and sleds to improve blocking consistency.

Age RangeAges 12+
Duration10 minutes
Group SizeLine units
SportFootball

Equipment Needed

  • Sled or blocking pads

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Setup

  • Line players up and practice controlled drives into the sled/pad.
Blocking Sled DrillOLdriveLow pad level, leg drive, hands to the targetApproach low, steer hands, finish through the pad

Instructions

  1. Approach with a low pad position and drive with the legs while steering hands to the target.
  2. Finish through the pad and hold the position for several seconds to train balance.
Coaching Points
  • Stay low and drive through the hips; hands are active and inside the pad.