Blocking Scheme Foundations for a Dominant Run Game

with Chris Klenakis;
Vanderbilt Offensive Line Coach;
2025 FootballScoop Offensive Line Coach of the Year;
Kennesaw State Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach (2023);
Liberty Offensive Line Coach (2022);
South Alabama Quality Control Analyst (2021);
Louisville Tight Ends / Offensive Line Coach (2014-2018);
Louisville Co-Offensive Coordinator (2016);
Iowa State Offensive Line Coach (2013);
Arkansas Offensive Line Coach (2010-2012);
Nevada Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach (2004-2009);
Central Missouri Offensive Coordinator (2003);
Southern Miss Offensive Coordinator (2000-2002);
Nevada Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator (1990-1999);
Churchill County (NV) HS Head Coach (1987-1989);
2x Nevada HS Coach of the Year;
First Division-I Offensive Coordinator to lead the nation in both rushing and passing during his career;
Developed 24 NFL offensive linemen as a college OL coach;
Helped develop Lamar Jackson and Colin Kaepernick into elite dual-threat quarterbacks;
2009 Nevada offense featured three 1,000-yard rushers - the only team in NCAA history to accomplish the feat

In this detailed offensive line instructional video, Chris Klenakis breaks down the foundational techniques and teaching progressions needed to build a powerful, disciplined, and effective run game.

Coaches will learn how to develop offensive linemen who can create movement at the point of attack, sustain blocks, execute pulls efficiently, and finish plays with physicality and control. Through progressive drill work and detailed instruction, Coach Klenakis connects fundamental techniques directly to game execution.

The video begins with a progression-based approach to developing proper blocking mechanics from the ground up. Coaches will see how to teach explosive movement off the ball, body positioning, strike timing, and leverage techniques that allow offensive linemen to establish control immediately at contact.

Special emphasis is placed on teaching players how to generate power through proper footwork and body mechanics while maintaining balance and control throughout the block. You will also learn how to help linemen fit correctly onto defenders in order to sustain blocks longer and create consistent movement in the run game.

Featured blocking progression drills include:

• Four Point Explosion drill work for developing explosive movement off the snap
• Second Step Strike and Step Strike drills for improving timing, leverage, and hand placement
• Finish Drill instruction for teaching linemen to sustain and complete blocks with effort and discipline
• Drive and React drills that improve balance, adjustment, and body control during contact
• In Space and Second Level blocking instruction for creating cleaner running lanes downfield
• Base Drive Drill concepts for reinforcing leverage, movement, and physical run-blocking fundamentals

The video also delivers extensive instruction on teaching multiple pull techniques used within modern run game schemes. Coaches will learn how to train offensive linemen to execute pulls efficiently while maintaining proper angles, timing, and body control in space.

Detailed instruction includes:

• Power Pull techniques for downhill run schemes
• GT Pull concepts that improve coordination and timing within gap schemes
• Trap Pull fundamentals for attacking aggressive defensive fronts
• Counter Pull instruction for creating misdirection and leverage advantages
• Horn Pull techniques and movement patterns for advanced run game execution
• Down Block fundamentals for creating angles and movement at the point of attack
• Gallop techniques that improve footwork and positioning during combination movement

Throughout the video, Coach Klenakis provides valuable insight into connecting drill work directly to Friday night execution so players understand how every technique contributes to successful run game performance.

This instructional video provides a complete framework for developing offensive linemen who play with greater explosiveness, technique, discipline, and physicality while building a more consistent and dominant run game from the inside out.

72 minutes. 2026.