Offesive Line Drills

Author: Coach Kyle | Created: June 02, 2025

Everything on offense starts with the line. If you can’t block, you can’t move the ball. I teach my offensive linemen that they are the engine of the team — the unit that makes everything else possible. It’s not the flashiest job, but it’s one of the most important. We train fundamentals, toughness, and unity up front.

Stance

Teaching a proper three-point stance and explosive first step. Focus on posture, balance, and firing out low.

  1. Feet
  2. Slide
  3. Squeeze
  4. Sink
  5. Down

USA Football - Heads Up Blocking (Youth Stance)

Coach Isaac - 3 point Stance

How to snap a football

Yes I know it's from NFL Flag but it's the best video I've found that breaks down how to snap a football.

"Play Football: O-Line Drills with Tyron Smith

Wide Zone Footwork Drill

Wide zone footwork is a blocking technique used in the wide zone running scheme. It focuses on lateral movement and maintaining leverage against defenders.

  1. From a 3-point stance
  2. Line up on the left or right side of a line behind the hash.
  3. Explode out of stance with first step being up and over the horizontal and vertical line.
  4. Apply the "covered/uncovered" rule:
    • If covered: Aim backside knee through the crotch, backside hand through the sternum.
    • Landmark: Target the defender’s playside armpit.
Wide Zone Footwork Drill demonstration

Inside Zone Footwork Drill

Inside zone footwork is a blocking technique used in the inside zone running scheme. It focuses on driving defenders off the line of scrimmage and creating running lanes.

  1. From a 3-point stance
  2. Line up on the left or right side of a line with back foot in front of hash.
  3. Start by stepping over the line with the outside foot.
  4. Power step forward.
  5. Drive forward in a wide stance with short choppy steps.
Inside Zone Footwork Drill demonstration

Pass Set Drill

Pass set footwork is a blocking technique used in pass protection. It focuses on maintaining balance and leverage against defenders while protecting the quarterback.

  1. Back off the ball
  2. Get in two-point stance
  3. Kick back 3 times with the outside foot.
  4. Fire Feet
Pass Set Drill demonstration

Down Block

Down blocking is a technique used to block defenders who are aligned inside the offensive lineman. It focuses on driving the defender off the line of scrimmage and creating running lanes.

Reach Block

Reach blocking is a technique used to block defenders who are aligned outside the offensive lineman. It focuses on getting the offensive lineman's body in front of the defender and driving them off the line of scrimmage.

USA Football: Miami Dolphins Zone Blocking Drills

Inside zone footwork is a blocking technique used in the inside zone running scheme. It focuses on driving defenders off the line of scrimmage and creating running lanes.

Youtube Resources

Here are some additional helpful videos and reels from various creators.

Isaac Marin - Spread Offense: Run Blocking Fundamentals & Drills

Isaac Hadac - Simple OLine Drills - Master the Basics

Coach Chris Haddad - Offensive Line Drills For Youth And High School

IMG Academy - 3 Football Drills to Become a Better Offensive Lineman

USA Football - Northwestern Wildcats 2-on-2 zone block combo drill: Offensive line

Coach Parker - Youth Football Spread Offense Playbook Review - Wildcat Multi Spread Offense

Coach Parker - The Texas Swing Drill: Sweep Blocking & Open Field Tackling Drill

Instagram Resources

Here are some additional helpful videos and reels from various creators.

Logan Tuley-Tillman

X (formerly known as Twitter) Resources

Here are some additional helpful videos and reels from various creators.