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How to defeat a puller: thread
feat: . @UMichFootball . @DevonKennard . @AaronDonald97 . @dlinevids1 . @dantefowler
feat: . @UMichFootball . @DevonKennard . @AaronDonald97 . @dlinevids1 . @dantefowler
Last week I shared the below clip of what I called a "force" technique from Dante Fowler. To say the least, it led to a spirited debate with dozens of coaches weighing in on what exactly is and is not a force. https://twitter.com/craigroh/status/1348394523534254080?s=20
Today I wanted to use this thread to clear the air by detailing what a force is and all the different techniques you can use to defeat a puller (force, wrong arm, dent).
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Force...
The key with any force is to constrict the gap while not letting the RB get outside of you.
To do this, hug the hip of the blocker, collision the puller with a low shoulder and keep your outside arm free so you can make the tackle.
The key with any force is to constrict the gap while not letting the RB get outside of you.
To do this, hug the hip of the blocker, collision the puller with a low shoulder and keep your outside arm free so you can make the tackle.
Here's another example...
Wrong arm...
The wrong arm, on the other hand forces the RB outside.
By hugging the hip, ripping your outside arm into the inside arm of the puller and getting vertical you can force the RB to bubble outside.
The wrong arm, on the other hand forces the RB outside.
By hugging the hip, ripping your outside arm into the inside arm of the puller and getting vertical you can force the RB to bubble outside.
Dent...
This technique is all about reckless abandon and disruption.
Once you see the down block from your opponent, key down the line and meet the puller head up at full speed so you make the play inside or outside the puller.
This technique is all about reckless abandon and disruption.
Once you see the down block from your opponent, key down the line and meet the puller head up at full speed so you make the play inside or outside the puller.
Each of these techniques has their pros and cons so make sure to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your D-Line and opponent to determine which is best for your team.
As Sun Zhu said,
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."
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