Offensive Line 2-Pack

J.B. Grimes,
Mississippi State University Offensive Line Coach

Coach JB Grimes delivers a "coaching from the ground up" message in this excellent clinic presentation on Offensive Line play. His teaching centers on the idea that players must get their feet in the right place before anything else. A master of focusing on little things, Coach Grimes is relentless about his daily commitment to demanding that the "little things" (stance, toe to heel stagger, proper weight shift, placement, loading the hands) are done correctly. Also part of Grimes' offensive line philosophy centers on the proper execution of steps off the line. These one step explosions are crucial for successful line play! Using practice footage, Coach Grimes explains the finger step, the angle step, the combo step, the lateral step, the half-bucket step, the "Look Around" technique, the Pull technique, and finally, a hybrid step called the Cangle step. In terms of run game emphasis, Coach Grimes believes that "low pad" wins. He teaches his players to get their pad under the pad of the opponent. Run game drills include board and chutes, Form & Fit, Form Fit & Follow, Race, and the tough drill. With the 5-man sled, drills include Two Step Explosion and the Form, Fit & Follow Drive drill. Maintain & Sustain is a buddy drill that also is used by Coach Grimes. To clearly illustrate offensive line technique, Coach Grimes makes excellent use of practice and game footage. This offensive line package is full of tips, techniques, and coaching points for all football coaches.

65 minutes. 2006.

J.B. Grimes,
Mississippi State University Offensive Line Coach

In this excellent presentation, Coach Grimes stresses the six areas that must be mastered in order to be effective in pass block protection. In teaching pass protection technique, Coach Grimes covers 5 different sets. Use of game footage helps clarify the need for correct technique and sound fundamentals. Both correct and incorrect pass protection execution is highlighted in game film discussion. Some of the drills covered include: A Pass Pro drill called the Set-Punch, a quick hands drill (explained using practice footage), a line drill, a shuffle kick drill, a shuffle punch drill and "The Mirror Drill", which simulates a pass rush as partners mirror each other. Coach Grimes not only possesses the drive and passion to teach offensive lineman, he has the necessary experience too. Take instruction from this fundamentally sound presentation and learn to master winning techniques for successful pass protection!

43 minutes. 2006.

See all the items in this series!

• Offensive Line Run Game Fundamental Drills and Techniques
• Mastering Pass Protection Techniques