Chris Strausser 4-Pack

A critical part of the passing success of Boise State Football in the Chris Petersen era was the screen game. The running back screen, read screen and the shovel screen are examined in detail in this excellent lecture-style presentation. Keys to success include; create spacing for pass rush/backer drops, angles, timing, selling the play with good body language and taking care of the dead rusher. Each screen is diagrammed and shown with accompanying game footage.

75 minutes. 2008.

Coach Strausser's lecture-style presentation of the Boise State screen system includes goals of the offense, specific results and things that cause problems for the offense. Keys for the linemen are finishing the block and wearing down the opponent with patience and perseverance. Practicing the run game demands full speed execution. 'Team run' is a segment of practice and focuses on schemes and play coordination. Simplicity is a big part of communicating the system to players. Concepts, not plays, are taught to players. Four base concepts include inside zone, outside zone, pulling and lead concepts. The scheme segment includes numbers, combos, angles and power scheme.

50 minutes. 2008.

There are similar aspects of teaching Boise State's inside and outside zone as presented by Coach Strausser in this excellent lecture-style presentation. Both have combination blocks but the aiming points are different. The aiming points are wider and the reads are specific for backs, yet the players up front focus on zone concepts, which make up 75% of the running game. Fundamentally they deal with the same block, though the inside zone deals with drive blocking and vertical movement while the outside scheme teaches base reach. Zone philosophy is directed by downhill, physical play and double teams. Game footage helps illustrate and reinforce all of the concepts and schemes discussed.

45 minutes. 2008.

In this informative lecture-style presentation, former Boise State coach Chris Strausser stresses the importance of the offensive line and tight end positions in the run game, discussing fundamentals and sharing practice footage to illustrate proper execution in drills. In practice, Strausser believes it's important to keep drills simple and fast-paced. Starting with basic individual blocking moves, progressing to two-player combos and finally moving to the full offensive line, every drill emphasizes elements vital to actual game play: posture, feet, hips, hands and finish. Drills are executed at full game speed, both with and without special equipment. Strausser points out common mistakes that linemen make and discusses how to correct them. After covering drills in practice, Strausser shares the techniques in action in actual game footage. Find a wide variety of drills you can use to make your offensive linemen and tight ends fundamentally sound.

50 minutes. 2008.