Youth Football Coaches Handbook

Using Carpet to teach offense line play

Many coaches use the “Plank” which is a 2”x12” board but 12” strips of carpet work the
same and are easier to transport around.

Use Strips of old Carpet to keep players in a wide base.

Inthis punch set players set their knees on the outside of the carpet.

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Ready, go! Ready, go! Ready, go!

Do stance & starts using the carpet to guide the hand and first step

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Do fit and drive technique having players chop their feet outside the carpet.

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Do running drive blocks and coach chopping at impact while keeping a wide base.

A good balanced base is one of the keys to great football technique. Most youth football
players struggle with over-striding and failing to keep their feet moving at impact.

These drills with the carpet can be used to greatly improve many techniques in a short
amount of time.

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