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Washburn's Defensive Line Play - Drills for Defeating Run Blocks
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- WN-07191
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About this video
Washburn University plays in the MIAA, one of the most competitive conferences in Division II, and its defensive line faces tough running teams every week. In this coaching video, defensive line coach David Trupp shares the run techniques and drills Washburn uses to defeat the zone, pin, down and double-team blocks those offenses bring, including the Pipe drills and Hand Fighting drills that put his linemen in position to beat the block and stop the run.
What you'll learn
- Washburn University's defensive line stance and why it sets up everything that follows.
- The Pipe drills, a unique tool for putting linemen in position to defeat run blocks.
- How to coach Hand Fighting drills so players win with their hands against blockers.
- In-depth techniques for defeating zone blocks, pin blocks, down blocks and double teams.
- How the stance, drills and techniques translate to game day, shown on game film.
Who it's for
High school and college defensive line coaches and defensive coordinators who need a drill-based system for run defense up front, whether their front is odd or even.
About the coach
David Trupp coached the defensive line at Washburn University in Kansas, where his group faced the run-heavy offenses of the MIAA week after week.
This video contains extensive on-field demonstrations and game film. Runtime: about 52 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What blocks does this video teach defensive linemen to defeat?
The four run blocks Washburn sees most: zone, pin, down and double team. Coach Trupp covers the stance, the Pipe drills, the Hand Fighting drills and the specific techniques for each block.
Is it appropriate for high school defensive lines?
Yes. The drills are simple enough for a high school D-line coach to run with minimal equipment, and college coaches will recognize the techniques as MIAA-tested run defense.
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Is there a companion video for pass rush?
Coach Trupp's Drills for Defeating Pass Protections (WN-07192) covers take-offs, the speed rush, counter moves and pass-set recognition, so the two videos together cover the full defensive line skill set.