Michigan Football Series: Offensive Line Technique & Drills

with Ed Warinner,
Avila University Head Coach;
St. Thomas (FL) TE Coach from 2024 to 2025;
Florida Atlantic University Run Game Coordinator/OL Coach from 2012 to 2024;
University of Michigan Offensive Line Coach from 2017 to 2020;
in 2018, was the only OL in the Big Ten to see all five starters earn all-conference;
Minnesota OL Coach in 2017;
Ohio State University Offensive Coordinator/OL Coach from 2015 to 2016;
Ohio State University Co-Offensive Coordinator from 2012 to 2014;
2x FootballScoop Offensive Line Coach of the Year (2012, 2014);
2014 College Football Playoff National Championship;
Notre Dame OL Coach from 2010 to 2011;
Kansas OC/QB Coach from 2003 - 2004, 2007- 2009;
Illinois OL/RCG Coach from 2005 to 2006;
Air Force OL Coach from 2000 to 2002;
Army OL/DL Coach from 1987 to 1999;
Michigan State LB/DB Coach from 1985 to 1986;
Akron RB Coach in 1984;
played college football for Mount Union (QB)

Expand your arsenal of drills with instruction from a champion offensive line coach! Ed Warinner provides you with over 30 drills and detailed instruction on how to develop the skills your linemen need to dominate on game day.

In just one hour, you'll be covered for keeping your linemen trained both in- season and in the off-season. Coach Warinner provides a wide range of low-intensity drills that can be run without pads. Even veteran coaches will find some great new drills to incorporate.

Drills include:

• Medicine Ball Drills
• Outside Zone Drills
• Combo Drills
• Pass Protection Drills
• Pull Drills
• And more!

Center/QB Exchange

Coach Warinner begins this excellent progression by demonstrating the stance that he teaches his linemen. Both 2-point and 3-point stances are demonstrated, as well as the stance the center is taught to use. Warinner then gives a detailed explanation on the center snapping mechanics used at The University of Michigan. Shotgun snapping technique as well as snapping to a QB under center is explained. Additionally, Coach Warinner explains how the QB is taught to receive a snap from under center to minimize ball security issues.

Drills to Teach Skills

Warinner continues by giving a detailed explanation of the combination blocks that are taught on both the inside and outside zone plays. He shows several drills in which players work combinations against a variety of defensive looks and reactions. Also, combination blocks for the outside zone play are shown, which require different aiming points and landmarks for the offensive line. Warinner also shows examples of the guard "square pull" technique that he teaches his players to use on the power play. Finally, several pass blocking drills and techniques are shown which help players learn to move their feet correctly as well as how to use their hands and arms.

Coach Warinner will help you maximize your individual practice periods with linemen, regardless of what offensive scheme you run. You'll get quick set and vertical set drills for passing teams, inside and outside zone drills for zone teams, center/guard power and pull drills for gap teams, and blitz pick-up drills for passing situations. It all starts with the fundamentals, and in this excellent video, Coach Warinner will show you how "linemen lead the way!"

65 minutes. 2019.