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a1 #hogfbchat Obviously depends on their alignment. On the line set up to use Drive/Catch like everyone else. In the backfield it can very depend on what the glory hounds...oops I mean backs...need to accomplish on that play
A1: H-Backs/sniffers play in an athletic 2-point stance. Have to be able to be explosive out of stance. Attached TEs play down in a 3 point stance. #Hogfbchat
A1: 3 years ago I preferred a 3 point. We have since moved to a 2 point. Allows us to recruit a different kid, and provides more flexibility in offense. Rarely are TE on the ball for us anymore. H Y F are all 1 position/player for us. #Hogfbchat
Ryan Higgins, OL Coach at Chisholm Trail HS in Fort Worth, Texas and part time Field Artillery Officer. Facing the lineman’s worst enemy for some intervals tonight due to a PT test this weekend #hogfbchat#SkinnyLinemen
A1: Depends on their assignment. If they’re kicking out on Power, their knuckles better be white. If they reaching on sweep then they can be back slightly. #hogfbchat
A1. No H back for us but TE are on the line in 3 pt like other ol. Fb start in 2 pt and most stay in two point but have had a handful be successful out of 3 pt in wing-t. Sure some guys are trying to figure out what TE and FB are right now... #hogfbchat
A1: Last year we aligned our FB in a wing position outside of the tackle, using a 2pt stance. It was a bit awkward. This season, we're bringing him in, more like a sniffer, behind the tackle. Will keep the 2pt stance #hogfbchat
A1: Depends on the player. If they are more of a receiver we like them to be in a receiver stance as long as the can get to there blocks and execute them at a high level. If not we will get them in more of the even stance two point or three point stance. #Hogfbchat
A1: We put ours in a 3 point, so I prefer that. For H-backs and sniffer FBs I think there could be application for a 2 point. At the least it allows them to see better and ID their threats in protections and such #hogfbchat
A1: Tight ends will always be in a 3 point. H back and fullback will be dependent on formation. If Spread, two point. Power sets will be in three point stance. #Hogfbchat
A1 TE has to be able to do both 2 and 3 point. We even teach a 4 point on certain runs. FB has to be able to come out of any stance for us. We use our FB as our HB in our spread game. #hogfbchat
A1: We haven’t played too much with a traditional tight end because of personnel, but our H’s and Fullbacks are in 2 point stances. Side note we are primarily a shotgun team. #hogfbchat
A1: When our TE is attached he'll have his hand in the dirt. H-Backs and Fullbacks are in two points unless we are under center then we go back to the traditional method. I always liked seeing Iowa's TE's just standing straight up and kinda hanging out though. #hogfbchat
A1: In 25 years been in all kinds of schemes so depending on scheme it would change. However I prefer my TE’s and FB come out of a 3 point. My H is usually in two due to motions etc. again scheme changes.....#hogfbchat
A1: 3 Pt most of the time (in-line Y, wings, true fullbacks)...2 Pt for movement/vision (H-back). Use the stance needed to best execute the assignment. #hogfbchat
A1: Run heavy 3 back offense so we have our TE in 3pt stance. We are in the pistol, so our FB/TB is in 2pt stance. Better pre snap read of D #hogfbchat
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I always allow h/f/te use the stance they are comfortable with but if they have no preference, I always taught the two point stance with flex knees.
I dedicate more time to teaching leverage than stance.
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A1) Haven’t worked w a traditional fullback since college. If your FB can move efficiently & see things presnap (head up) then 3-point. However, when in doubt, a 2-point is great as long as they can maintain leverage (low hat) and eliminate false steps. #hogfbchat
A1) Most in-line TEs will have a toe-toe base in their 3pt stance. Guards & Tackles w/ a slight stagger. Traditional I Fullbacks, start in a ham to heal squat before putting their hand down - clear vision is a must. Sniffers: 2pt stance, bent knees ready to explode. #Hogfbchat
A1: Sometimes FB, Y and H are all same kid for us so will line up in both 3 point and 2 point stance. But typically if we are calling the kid the Y he is in a 3 point unless split out, then he gets to get all excited about looking like a wideout. FB - 3 pt / H - 2 pt #Hogfbchat
Even attached TE should be in two point 95% of the time he doesn’t have to drive block a down DL. He should always work two point especially because the OTs usually are in a 2 pt and if combo blocking they’re on same plane and vision #HOGFBCHAT
A1: We prefer our tight ends in a 3 point, if we used a fullback he would also be in a 3 point. H-back if in sniffer position he is in a squatted 2 point but if in tight on the line in a 3 point. #hogfbchat
A1) cont…TE-wise it all depends on how much they play on the LOS vs off/in a sniffer or H-back spot. Having the ability to step at all angles/protect/depart on routes is first a foremost. Comfortable yet efficient! #hogfbchat
A1: My rule is If you are on the line your hand is in the dirt. In the backfield we put them in a two point stance. Most of the places I have been we have used a crossover LB to play the H. To makes things easier we keep them closer to their LB stance. #hogfbchat
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I typically allow h/f/te find what works for them but if they need guidance, I teach 2-point stance with flex knees.
I prefer to spend more time teaching time teaching aiming point, hat placement, & leverage than stance.
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A1: FB: 3-point. H/Sniffer: 2-point. TE: depends on formation, like him in a traditional 3-point for some things and an inside-foot up 2-point for others. #hogfbchat
A1: h-backs I like in a 2, FB’s I like in a 3 but ours play in a 2 almost all of the time since we are gun and they carry the ball, TE’s are for other people but would be in a 3 unless flexed
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Oh I totally get the whole “low man wins” mantra being incorrect. Kids get WAY too low and think that it’s beneficial. But pad level definitely plays into being able to leverage your body against another. #hogfbchat
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@coachcostanzo55, @CoachDFrank, @CoachPettinato
A1) cont…pet peeve with TEs is seeing heels up in the stance. Ankle flexibility means they’re not comfortable! **see last tweet** When in doubt, Rep it out! #hogfbchat
A1 cont.... I’d love to know why attached TEs are almost always in a 3 pt. Is it so they can get downfield ? I think 2 allows so much more movement possibilities. We are goin to toy with this in offseason #hogfbchat
A1)
I typically allow h/f/te find what works for them but if they need guidance, I teach 2-point stance with flex knees.
I prefer to spend more time teaching proper aiming point, hat placement, & leverage than stance.
Just my opinion.
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A2: We do a rotational plates raise I call "Lumberjacks" for core work. 25-45 lb plate depending on strength and they raise from a down knee to opposite shoulder #Hogfbchat
I like to slang the rock. Big guys pass blocking out of 2s. Need Hondo lineman to be able to run block out of 2pts, so I guess it is personnel dependent. #kindakidding#kindanot#hogfbchat
A2) You better! Every lift the kids do, I show them how it translates to the field. I asked our SC if the OL could do things in his system that allowed them to focus on their skills more. He approved and they got after it. #hogfbchat
A2. We do some things with the Swiss bars to simulate hand placement while lifting, but we mainly do the same presses, pulls, squats, cleans, and plyos. It’s all about explosion. #hogfbchat
A2. Our linemen go through the workout that everyone does, but 2-3 times a week each position group does position specific lifts. OL will typically do a push drill or a leg drive drill. Big thing now is getting them to activate their glutes and developing their punch. #Hogfbchat
A2- I work a lot of speed ladder for my steps to try and teach how short I want them. We have jammer arms that I use for punches as well as medicine ball punches. Coach Wiley with the Browns gave me a good idea for bench. DB bench with back on a yoga ball. #hogfbchat
A2: Everyone does the same lifts for us. We don't have enough players to get super specific as far as position groups doing different lifts. If the weight room is full and the guys are working hard, we are happy. #hogfbchat
A2: JH we’re all pretty much on the same weight program. Once we hit SAC camp I’d like to mix it up a bit for our Hawgs with some linemen specific movements #hogfbchat
A2: 4 days for 4 weeks in spring and summer 2 upper body days 2 lower body days... all sets till failure its a grind but they love it! Highly recommend #hogfbchat
a2 #hogfbchat none that I am aware of. We have a pretty solid, unified weight program in which the goal is simple: get strong!
We do some OL specific things outside of the weight room, esp this spring when we will be using the LB Sled, but majority of the outside work is #SKAQ
A2: yes I prefer to have OL hold plates and punch med balls thrown at them. This works on pass pro punch. Also use plates holds to work on grip strength which ensures my guys aren’t letting go when they get ahold of DL #hogfbchat
A2) Not during regular wt training as all players do the same workout. But I’m currently working with several OL as part of our track program (throwers) & we do lots of things that translate to both throwing & OL play. I really want a @Anderson_OLine soupbone tho... #hogfbchat
I love a Jammer machine. I loved it in college but don’t have one right now. I like doing pass pro punches down a hallway with a 45 pound plate among a few other exercises #hogfbchat
A2: our Dline coach is the weight room guru so he does a lot for lineman. Squats, cleans, you name it. After school we do tire flips which help with explosion. Plan on using them and sandbags more during summer. #hogfbchat
A2: we try to do a lineman challenge furry the summer that is lineman specific work. Tires, med balls, some weight work too. Skill focused, but also do it to compete and build bonds #Hogfbchat
A2: nothing specific, they follow the team workout. However, in the summer (because coaches in WI can’t) former players in college come back and do OL drills with the hogs. #Hogfbchat
A2: I personally think every position should do some type of position specific weight training in the weight room. Continue to master your craft... one day at a time! #hogfbchat
A2: I feel a properly designed weight program encompasses all muscles and movements needed in an explosive sport. The coach can then expand on the "weaker" areas with fundamental work or work outside the weight room #hogfbchat
Q2: Do you do any lineman specific weight training in the weight room? A2: Standard lifts in offseason with auxiliaries after school late spring and summer more line specific ie chest pushes kettlebell extensions and ankle mobility etc #HOGFBCHAT
A2: Always. I usually have my guys do a lot of singular arm presses and leg lifts. One arm DB bench. One arm DB incline. Single leg squats. DB snatch and DB clean. Med ball tosses. I’ll have them do plate punches while working their drive/catch steps. #hogfbchat
A2: Presses, hang/power cleans, anything working hip mobility, we do a lot of velocity weight training stuff (lighter weights, with as fast of bar speed as you can) - nothing revolutionary #Hogfbchat
2. But alMOST important as major lifts with the HOGS is FLEXIBILITY. Most big boys can’t bend correctly because of poor flexibility. Mandatory 5 days a week FLEX. #hogfbchat
A2: All different types depending on the player. Emphasis on core work and triple bend flexibility for all. Some exercises are tailored for OL depending on the workout/day. #hogfbchat
A2) I’d honestly like to. However, I’m not the shot-caller for our weight room protocol & programming. I’ve got a rough draft program ready to test/implement when given the chance. It’s based on principles from @OLineWorld65 with a little @WESTSIDEBARBELL sprinkled in. #hogfbchat
A2: back in the day: overhead squats, independent hand work (ladders, seals, etc.), duckwalks, sled pull with rope, variety of flexibility and core work...other stuff that slips my old mind
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A2) we have two types of workouts for (1) those who have weight training & 2) those who do not have weight training.
Lineman get in where the fit in but reserves the right to load down the racks.
#WarInTheTrenches#hogfbchat
A2: As far as lifting we do a lot of periodization and % of 1rm stuff that is team wide but we do one or 2 things per session that is specifically focused to OL movement once we get rolling. Stole a lot of it from @OLineWorld65 lol #hogfbchat
Had a great conversation with a coach about how grip strength is under worked. Was amazed how little grip strength our kids had when asked to hold 45 lb bumper plate by fingers. Going to work on this aspect. #Hogfbchat
A2 We like plate punches Wall Balls Thrusters any lift that involves hips with a press! We also have done a punch ladder training hand placement not really a lift thou!#hogfbchat
A2: I like to see OL focusing more on incline bench than flat bench, and obviously explosive lifts like squats and power cleans. One thing that is often overlooked is flexibility training, which our strength coach does a great job with, if you can’t bend, ya can’t play #hogfbchat
A2: We put the emphasis on hip flexibility and explosiveness, strengthening their core, and foot quickness. Medball tosses, different ab exercises, and speed ladders and agile bags. #hogfbchat
Functional training is the basis of our program design. Core lifts - Cleans, Squats, dead’s and bench. Combo with explosive exercises. Major focus on acceleration and deceleration in our program mastering your individual body #hogfbchat
A2 lineman should be able to do push-ups. You'd be surprised how many fat guys can't "bench press" their own body weight when asked to hit the ground. #hogfbchat
A2: I have a variation of landmine exercises that I use. Love hang cleans, I am also an adamant believer in developing the core for the big boys! #hogfbchat
A2: Heard Boyd Epley speak at a S&C workshop several years ago. Entire focus on #TripleExtension - Squats, Power Cleans, Dead Lifts, etc. Have used his "Building Linemen" material for our whole team for past 6 yrs. I sprinkle in a few speed-oriented stuff for "skills" #hogfbchat
A2) we essentially do same workouts, one thing We do,is alternating Db bench press on ball with palms facing each other. It’s lineman specific and builds some arm explosive power
#playwithanEdge#hogfbchat
2 - At my former school yes. We did RDLs, single arm DB bench, single leg split squats, med ball work. And kettlebell work at my first school #hogfbchat
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A2: When the off-season comes, muscle memory is often first thing to fade. So footwork is crucial to success on the OL basic agility drills like ladders, some split squats & dot drills. I always tried to hire great weight room guys, as it is not my area of expertise! #hogfbchat
BTW,you know that old saying about the streets are slickest in the first 20 mins after a rain? It applies to sidewalks on a run as well..just so you know. #Hogfbchat
A3: I personally love wide splits. 3 ft or more if I we can get it. We were big zone team last 2 years and it helped us get clear pictures for the RB #Hogfbchat
a3 #hogfbchat 2-2.5 Center to Guard. 2.5-3 Guard to TE. Some minor variances based on the play we're running, but need to have trust in your group to make it subtle and not obvious. Otherwise it's a big tell that any good DL player picks up on
A3-moved our splits our wide to force inside running lanes two years ago since we saw a lot of one on one matchups. This year just normal 1.5-2ft #Hogfbchat
A3: on one hand I like using the entire field by having large splits, creating natural angles. On the other hand I like traditional 6 inch splits and going big on big. But we can adjust depending on what the D does #Hogfbchat
A2: also, super important to stress proper position in the big lifts. Proper hands in a front squat and proper finish in a clean are huge. Do a lot of flexibility work with the bigs is pretty important as well. Hip, and ankle are key! #Hogfbchat
A3: like to get to the point where you can be a “smart split” team where your guys can adjust it depending on play and opponent, but I like to start in 2 feet in the middle, with 3 feet for Tackles and TE’s #hogfbchat
A2 Contd. Also do a lot of shoulder and hip mobility and punching exercises like plate punches and band punches. Most of our run blocking or pass protection drills are done with Resistance Bands #hogfbchat
A3: If we can handle it from an athletic standpoint, we would like 3 foot splits in our zone running game schemes to create bigger lanes for the back. 2 foot splits in our Power/Counter schemes. #hogfbchat
Absolutely.
Ideally we all need to do a better job with this in youth and middle school... I’ve been blown away by how few can do a proper push-up.
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A3. Generally splits don’t change on a play. Maybe if a guard is pulling, but nothing major. We may gameplan a team and use larger splits; especially if their front 7 are weak. #Hogfbchat
A3: we usually do 2ft... but I love me some 3ft splits. Inside zone can look real nice. Plus cut back lanes in outside zone. In pass pro, you can always shorten it up too. #hogfbchat
A3: We start with 2 foot splits. Guys know that once we get inside the 10 or short yardage plays we can cut down the splits. Outside zone is a play where we will shorten splits on frontside and widen splits on the backside. #Hogfbchat
A3. I like 2ft. Never been a fan of 3. But I think guys need to have high enough IQ to smart splits and adjust based on assignment and defensive alignment. Maximize or minimize whatever it will take to get your job done and give yourself an advantage. #hogfbchat
A3: We set our splits to 18 inches as our base and will adjust it from time to time during the season but not a lot. We have adjusted the splits for some plays during the season, but most of the time they stay at 18 inch. #hogfbchat
A3: splits are pretty constant to start. I feel like in game adjustments are big with splits. Will they force the D to do something you want them to? That is the key. #Hogfbchat
A3 - We are a smart split team. Our guys are taught to stretch splits on playside and any backside puller cuts down splits to get closer to assignment. I’ve used wide splits against certain teams. There is film of my LT and RT with outside foot on each hash #hogfbchat
A3: when it comes to splits I'm usually a wider the better type guy but in reality we are usually right in between 2-3 feet. We will definitely alter our splits according to the call when we need to. Have to allow your guys the freedom to set themselves up for success. #hogfbchat
Also, with lineman, more time must be dedicated to both hip mobility & knee bend.
Football is played in space , the big ole slow lineman says are long gone. The better the athlete, the better you chances of controlling the LOS (O or D).
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A3. Regular splits are 2'. Max is set at 3'. We'll use closer splits only on short yardage. We'll adjust in game if we need to. We never want to change splits for certain plays #Hogfbchat
Q3: What is your thought process in regulars to splits? Do you adjust in game/based on play? A3: depends on schemes, defensive fronts an stunts we are seeing that week base split is 3 and 1/2 ft #Hogfbchat
A2) Hand-grippers and plate holds. We believe grip strength is important to all positions and linemen especially. Anybody else emphasizing grip strength? Anybody use other lifts or exercises for increasing grip strength? #hogfbchat
A3: general split is 2 feet. I allow them to adjust it based on play call, as well. I give them the opportunity to make that judgement call. If we toss, the DE is brought in to make re edge wider. If we trap, the person being trapped is widened out and extra 6”, etc. #hogfbchat
A3: it varied. We always used to adjust splits based on size of opponent. If we were facing hogs, widen splits and get hat on hat/horizontal displacement. Create natural holes for inside zone blocking #HOGFBCHAT
A3:we change them based on play, but also by covered and uncovered. Trap we widen a 3 tech. On sweep we cut down splits. If a good player is inside and we’re down blocking him, we cut it down. #hogfbchat
A2: yes I prefer to have OL hold plates and punch med balls thrown at them. This works on pass pro punch. Also use plates holds to work on grip strength which ensures my guys aren’t letting go when they get ahold of DL #hogfbchat
A3 the more athletic my guys are the bigger I like their splits - normal is tackles take a 3 ft split and guards get 18 inches. I would like to vary them more play to play. Have to do a better job coaching it up! #hogfbchat
A3: splits depend on play/front and what you trying to accomplish.. running OZ we cut down splits. Running Power you could have a playside G & T with 6 inch splits. If I don’t have guys savvy enough to figure out smart splits we’ll just go 2 foot. #Hogfbchat
A3 I have been known to get pretty crazy with splits especially when facing a big/immobile DLine...make them play in space...close them down vs shooters and always teach Smart Splits based on play type #hogfbchat
A3) In college we would adjust our splits based on a handful of variables. For the average HS student-athlete it’s better to K.I.S.S. and stick with the 18inch (or w/e the preferred distance for your scheme). #hogfbchat
A3: Have done it multiple ways. I’d say we’re a more rigid 2ft now. In the past we’d tell kids to “performance align.” If you have to double/combo the 3-tech and he’s a war-daddy...get foot-to-foot if you have to. I just want him blocked! #hogfbchat
A3. We're a traditional 2' split team but te is 3'. Sometimes if the guys really understand it we will let them cut down a split for a double or a bsg cutting off a 1 or 0. It's up to them but we only introduce that if they are a veteran group. #hogfbchat
Also, with lineman, more time must be dedicated to both hip mobility exercises & knee bend movement!
Football is played in space , the big ole slow lineman says are long gone. The better the athlete, the better you chances of controlling the LOS (O or D).
#hogfbchat
2-3-3 across the board. Old school rule/thought PSG or PST widens the kick man on trap, power or sweep for us. TE can flex to 4 or nasty split if tagged #hogfbchat
A2: hip mobility stuff, tons of core work involving twists, bands & balls and then arms because who doesn’t love a good arm day #hogfbchat so the answer is yes
A3: have to be able to do both. Always have a Bigfoot package but if the DL will let us stretch them inside to create a natural lane....I’m calling Bigfoot from the sideline. I’ll go foot to foot if I need to to get to the edge if they bunch up on me #hogfbchat
A3: The W-I-D-E-R, the better. Will change based on plays, defensive fronts, and blitzes. Gotta hand it to my guys this year they made in game adjustments vs a blitzing 3-3 team. Proud coaching moment. #hogfbchat
A3) Wing-T. Playbook says 2-2-3 (C-G, G-T, T-TE) The bigger the better. As we gain experience with OL, they adjust based on what they're doing/where they're threatened. Perfect world the OL is adjusting on a play to play basis. #Hogfbchat
A3 We use Smart Splits which includes if you have a man on you take a extra foot (instead of to put split take three) if your uncovered (No downlineman) take 2 feet or 1and1/2 foot split! #hogfbchat
A3) we use a “liberal” 3ft for base splits. They can adjust them if they need to for personnel issues, however they better have an answer when asked why the adjustment. #hogfbchat
Also, with lineman, more time must be dedicated to both hip mobility exercises & knee bend movement!
Football is played in space , the big ole slow lineman says are long gone. The better the athlete, the better your chances of controlling the LOS (O or D).
#hogfbchat
A3: Never the same. 2 feet to start and adjust from there. Depends on player, scheme, front etc. Have used 3+ ft and foot to foot depending on variables. #hogfbchat
A3: we use to adjust for midline to widen out the 3’s and open the inside running lanes when we ran option. Being a no huddle team now it is extremely hard to adjust splits off of a freeze count and without tipping the play.
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A3) cont…If you have a veteran OL w a high IQ & #savage mentality it definitely can be an advantage to toy with your splits a bit. Trust is a major component. #hogfbchat
A2: Yes for shoulders and all around gut-check (got this from @BarwisMethods.) Complex Shoulder on the platform:
8 Pwr HPs
8 PCs
8 PushPress
8 HCs
8 BORs
40 reps ttl - DO NOT put the bar down till 40 done
3 sets
It's abt the reps, not wt. #mentaltoughness#SutrOLine#Hogfbchat
A3: cut splits when run wedge obviously. If a puller on counter is a half a step slow we tell them to cut split to shorten distance. Also if down blocking a faster DL, cut down split. Gave kids the liberty to do that on their own. #hogfbchat
A3: we ran air raid in college and had 4 foot splits. I had trouble getting mine so our OL coach cut me a piece of a fire hose with my name on it that I had to cart around at each practice and set up between me and the center each play #hogfbchat
We went wide for a while. Wanted to create space and force defense to defend the field. Worked against up, made angles tougher to gap and down block. Got tighter, reduced the field and ran the ball more effectively #hogfbchat
A3. I've been all over the place on this. Settled on basing out of 2 ft. If I'm working a combo with you I will close it a little (6 in). If I'm basing a 3 or a 5 I'm probably minimum 3 ft.
It seems that if it’s a big game or the game is close the splits seem to get closer and closer. Especially when it gets to a critical 3rd down. Has to be talked about in between series. #Hogfbchat
Box Jumps - Single & Double Leg - plus DB Step Ups. Found a DIY pattern for making the boxes. Made 3 boxes w/ 3 jump heights for under $100 in material. We use them 3x a week. Love it. #hogfbchat
We start out with 3 foot splits in August. Our thought process is to teach them how to really run and use their feet and angles on BS cutoffs. Once that foundation is established we shrink them for schematic purposes. 1 foot splits on GL. Sometimes matchup adjustments #hogfbchat
A3: if we think we can bully a particular team we will tighten up and bulldoze. Same the other way if we feel like they will stretch with us we will play with that. All depends on what we see out of their talent up front. Majority of the time we do what we do tho #hogfbchat
A3: 2 foot split. I was just debriefed on the thought process behind splits by @CoachJPardini couldn’t agree more with him. Align To Execute based on play. #hogfbchat#WRlearningOLplay
a4 #hogfbchat No special plays, but with some screens and other plays like that hopefully putting them in position to hit a few home run blocks on kids who would consider a lineman a match up issue :-)
Also once went through a whole practice with my hands tied “tagather” (he was fromMinnesota) due to a holding call the previous weeks game. unorthodox but hey it worked #Hogfbchat
A4:almost any lineman we’ve had that’s athletic enough to do something like that got moved to a TE spot or somewhere on defense. #hogfbchathttps://t.co/NCV8UlaYw1
A3: What is your thoughts on splits? Ask my three favorite ladies!!! Lol centers call! TAMMY (tight for stretch , toss etc ) NORMA ( regular 2 ft splits, iso, mid, Ctr,power) WILMA ( midline, trap etc) ? #hogfbchat
A2:like @Mr_Stadem we do Vinyasa yoga. In WT room we will do some different banded holds from @OLineWorld65#Skaq .Some other things our bigs use are our two x wives from @superD3k (Steal rollers) to help with body tempering and we also use various RPR body wake ups #hogfbchat
A4: I once put an OL at fullback to hand him the ball a few times as a reward for his hard-work and commitment to the program. I've always wanted to a do a tackle throwback as well. #mtzmade#hogfbchat
A4 - a couple of years ago I had a rash of injuries and I had to play a WR at LT. He wanted one more catch his senior year so we put in Tackle Throwback. He 3 kick pass set, our QB took off running sweep rt, put his foot in the ground and threw it back...didn’t work. #hogfbchat
A4) Wing-T: The G's think trap and sweep are trick plays. The T's/TE's think counter is a trick play. The poor Center has nothing to look forward to. Ran a center fold one year and he thought he was Deion Sanders going to that LB... #Hogfbchat
A4) I had a strange season but I think it’s the best when OL practice the best for OL. Midway through we put in some trick plays that helped us but in the end hurt us because we didn’t practice them enough to be perfect. #hogfbchat
A3: Ultimately it is nice to be able to adjust your splits based on where the play is going if you can do so without tipping off the D. I’d rather have tight splits if I’m going outside and wider splits if I’m running between the tackles. #hogfbchat
A4: F Screen and Draw was as “tricky” as we would go. Spent so much time correcting bad tendencies from before my time that we had to get the base stuff perfect first #hogfbchat
Always try to mix things up. Unbalanced line, different guys pulling, let them play FB. Still waiting for one we can trust to throw the ball to!
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A4: Oh man, I've been getting bugged about putting in a fat guy TD play for a long time. We are too busy trying to get better at our normal stuff let alone tricks. Wanna make the highlight? Go celly in the endzone after you spring a guy for 60! #hogfbchat
A3) P1. The easiest split assignment I’ve seen is for each OL to touch finger tips with the adjacent OL. My best buddy @3secondacademy calls it the Shimmy position. #hogfbchat
A3: Same. For No Huddle, we work hard to align the same run / pass / screen / inside / outside so that we reduce our "tells." We teach 2 1/2 to 3 ft splits. More for tackles than for guards. #hogfbchat
A3: we use to adjust for midline to widen out the 3’s and open the inside running lanes when we ran option. Being a no huddle team now it is extremely hard to adjust splits off of a freeze count and without tipping the play.
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A4. Not currently. Every play is valuable. Can’t risk a Big Man costing us a turnover. I played line my whole life. We block. That’s just how it is. #hogfbchat
A4) Not really but our boys had fun with a lot of our swinging gate FG stuff we worked on. During my time under @CoachEdwards_ we would try and come up with a trick play of the week. Didn’t always run it and it never provided our OL to touch the rock but they loved it! #hogfbchat
A3: Generally 2 foot splits are standard for us, but I'll allow our guys to adjust as needed. I want them to have the ability to modify their splits based on the scheme so they have the best possible chance to win. #Hogfbchat
A3 spend quite a bit of time every practice talking to my tight ends about splits on power & how to manipulate the DE & PSMLB when we elect to run stretch. Guards should understand how to subtly change splits on trap etc. #hogfbchat
A4. Nothing really for our OL, but we may draw your eyes with an O-Lineman in order to hide our TE. @CoachWertz12 remember this one? And yes I know y’all won haha. #hogfbchat
We run BULLY formation and get a couple OL in the back field...those “FB’s” that got moved to guard. Nothing special, just come get some mentality #hogfbchat
A3) P2. I’ve seen 2 ft be the norm, but we’ve played several spread teams that have had six inch splits. Also played a team that used “Blast” or 5ft wide splits. #hogfbchat
A4: There are some T eligible formations in our playbook, but we never even sniffed them. New school, new system for everyone, so we stuck to traditional plays. Might get there next season. #hogfbchat
a4 #hogfbchat When it comes down to it...the OL doesn't have trick plays. By doing their job, they allow the trick plays to happen and be successful. Without the OL no trick play works :-)
A4: For real though, we used to run a trick play similar to when Sebastien Tretola motioned to the QB and then threw a TD while at Arkansas a few years ago #Hogfbchat
A4: our hogs were pretty good at getting out on screens and every now and then a solid peel back on a reverse... Did let a JV B teamer punt once though. Saw those cats catch, throw and carry the ball after practice a few times though. (See gif) #hogfbchat
A4 at my last stint I had a tackle throwback we were going to use in championship game if we were midfield left hash and 3rd and less than 5. Left tackle also ran the 100 for track. I wasn’t sure he’d catch it but I knew he’d outrun everyone. #hogfbchat
A4) cont…We did score twice this year from 10+ and 20+ on wedge! If that doesn’t demoralize an opponent and get your OL fired up I don’t know what will! #hogfbchat
A4: we will line up in TRAIN (in bounds play) and shift heavy to one side or the other to trick that backside tackle in to thinking he is a tight end, but other than that you are crazy if you think we’re not getting the ball to our playmakers.
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A4 Patty Special. I had an OT line up as WR in unbalanced trips bunch & fake a screen to him so we could throw to TE lined up as eligible OT. He drove me crazy all week, so worried about his stance & not jumping offsides, never did it again, but we did score TD on it. #hogfbchat
Reverse Lung, knee hugs, body weight squats
Hip lift , frog kicks forward/reverse, lateral leg raise, forward hip circle , backward hip circle , lateral knee raise
Forward hip circle, backward hip circle
Are just a few of many hip mobility workouts I have used.
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@CoachLisaLimper, @11across, @CoachShiffman, @CoachDingus
Hey guys if there are any 8 man coaches on here give me a follow, we do #8ManFBChat on Thursdays at 8 central. Thanks to @CoachDingus
And @CoachShiffman
For putting this on each week!
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A4: No plays yet. But always looking for ways to give the Big Boys up front some love. Saw a play this weekend where Pitt gave an OT a reverse on the GL for a TD. In their defense he was a former TE. #hogfbchat
A3: I coached flexbone before and went 2-3ft , last school I was at was foot to foot power I. So I have had to stop adjusting so much this year. Wider the better in the option game, but wide splits make fat boys have better steps to win too. #hogfbchat
I’ve been your cohost Tony Shiffman signing off for the evening. Thank you all again for being here! See you next Monday at 8pm CST for your next session of the #hogfbchat
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I do both. A lot of time I like to do it without weight in the off hand. Hand rests on the chest. I use a neutral grip on all DB bench exercises. #hogfbchat
Yeah buddy!! We stood up because it was easier for us to read the Secondary for our pre-snap route reads.... At least that's what they told us 😂
#hogfbchat#GlorifiedOLineman
Snatch squat is more of a mobility lift for my guys. We never go really heavy. Med ball punches are a 20 pound med ball held by a partner and we work stances and starts, but working leverage and hand placement. #hogfbchat
Prefer the 3pt stance in all dimensions of the game. Whether it be TE, FB, or H. The gained momentum from a 3pt burst aids alignment that favors run blocking from my experience. #hogfbchat
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@BenBmiles2, @Coach_Roy_, @CoachDingus
