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Defensive Line Techniques and Drills
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- WN-08222
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About this video
Miami Northwestern High School built its reputation on defense, winning a fourth Florida state title and carrying a 30-game winning streak. In this coaching video, head coach Billy Rolle and assistant coach Tyronn Johnson get hands-on with defensive line play: stance and start, the techniques that create penetration, and the drills that build the quickness, agility and lateral movement a D-line has to have.
What you'll learn
- The correct stance and start for a defensive lineman.
- Three drills you can drop into daily practice: the Bag Drill, the Pass Rush Drill and the Reaction Drill.
- Three specific reaction drills - Side-to-Side, Shuffle, and Up-Down/Seat Roll.
- Why quick lateral movement separates good defensive linemen from average ones, and how to develop it.
- Coaching points for running each drill correctly so technique carries over to the game.
Who it's for
High school and youth defensive line coaches and defensive coordinators who want a simple, repeatable individual period for their front.
About the coach
Billy Rolle was the head coach at Miami Northwestern High School in Florida, a program that won multiple state championships. Assistant coach Tyronn Johnson demonstrates the drills.
Part 2 of a two-part series, with on-field demonstrations of every drill. Runtime: about 28 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What does this video teach?
Defensive line fundamentals and individual drill work: stance and start, then the Bag, Pass Rush and Reaction drills, including three reaction variations (Side-to-Side, Shuffle, and Up-Down/Seat Roll) aimed at quickness and lateral movement.
Which coaches should buy it?
Defensive line coaches at the youth and high school levels, plus defensive coordinators who install the individual period themselves. Nothing here is tied to a single front, so it works whether you play a 4-3, a 3-4 or an odd stack.
How do I watch it after buying?
It is a Buy Now, Watch Now streaming title. Pay $19.95 and it is in your AFM Videos account right away, streaming to any device with unlimited views. If you would rather have everything, the 1-Year All Access membership is $99 a year and includes this video.
Are the drills demonstrated or just explained?
Demonstrated. Coach Johnson runs each drill on the field so you can see the footwork, the tempo and the coaching corrections before you install it at your own practice.