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After the offensive linemen have demonstrated the ability to pass protect against an outside rusher who is starting in a one location, the coach should align the defensive man on the shoulder of the offensive blocker in a two position.
At the start, the defensive man should rush in the same manner as in the previous drill. The big difference in blocking technique for the offensive lineman is that, with the defender rushing from this position, the blocker may be able to make contact only with his outside hand as he delivers the blow.
All offensive linemen will have a tendency to attack the defender and turn to the outside to face the pass rusher. The coach must emphasize to the blocker that he must continue to shuffle back off the line, stay in relative position, and make certain that the defender must come through him to reach the target area.
"Play Football The NFL Way" is the first Instructional Manual for Football Players and Coaches ever published by the NFL.
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Author Tom Bass is a former NFL coach with more than 20 years of experience with the Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers,
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