Dominant Defensive Line Play: Defining Characteristics & Technical Attributes for Success

with DeJuan Garland,
Ellsworth Community College Defensive Line Coach;
former Warren Fitzgerald (MI) Linebackers Coach

Has your defensive line been the weak point in your defense? Has it been "just okay" and you're wanting to help your defensive linemen take the next step in their development?

If the answer is "yes" to either of those questions, then this video from DeJuan Garland, Ellsworth Community College defensive line coach, is a must-watch! Coach Garland delivers many of the methods he's used to turn his linemen into threats to make a big play on every down.

Characteristics of Dominant Defensive Lineman

Garland starts by presenting what he believes to be the most important characteristics of a dominant defensive lineman. More importantly, he explains that it is important to stress these characteristics with your players to build a culture that will help develop dominant defensive lineman. You'll learn:

• Why defensive lineman must have a different mentality than other positions.
• How to build a culture that is conducive to winning football.
• Examples of how this culture presents itself in game and practice video.

Fundamentals of Run Play and Pass Rush

Coach Garland also goes into detail about defensive line fundamentals against the pass and the run. You'll learn stance, hand placement, and reactions to several of the most common run blocks that your players will see. Also, Garland gives a detailed overview of some of the pass rush fundamentals that he teaches his players. Video examples of each technique and fundamental are shown and several excellent coaching points are given.

Coach Garland provides an excellent resource for any defensive coach that wants to help their defensive line become a dominating force!

32 minutes. 2021.