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1. Toughness
2. Intelligence (teach a thougbt process)

4. Team Player
5. Great Feet
6, Crreat Vision (train the eyes)
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times perplay.
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strength of the offensive Hne. Therefore, it is inperetive
that offensive linemen establish a presense.
 OFFENSIVE LINE PHILOSOPHY

@ Offensive linemen need to be fundamentally tough and

fundamentally sound in both the run and pass game.

@ To b€ an effective and fundamentally sound oflensive lineman

requires patience and many hours of hard work on and offthe
field. Great offensive linemen have a great work ethic.

@ Offensive linemen need to understand that run and pass

blocking are an unnatural task and can be developedto a
greater degree than any otherphase of the game (skill
acquisition). Successful offensive line play depends on the
execution, the perfection, and the mastery of the techniques
required in the run and pass game.

OFFENSIVE LINE PHILOSOPHY

ery The more techniques an offensive lineman can master in the run
and pass game the easier it will be for him to cope with various
situations and defensive structures.

q& An offsnsive lineman's success can only be brought about with

tremendous ttrORK ETHIC and COIIFIDENCE in
his ability in both the run and pass game.

qe CONCENTRATTON, qJELF-pISCIPLrNE,
COMMUNICATION, and the WILLINGNESS to pay the
price are part of being a respected offensive lineman.

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 OFFENSIVE LINE PHILOSOPHY
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LINEMAN:

g To be effective offensive linemen they must believe in

what they see as wcll as believe in and trust their technique in
both the run and pass game

TO BE EFFECTIW OFFENSIW LINEMEN THEY

MVST Bq+I,EVE IN WHAT TIIEYSEE

e It is important for linemen to see the field (scan the defense

180 degrees).
Anticipate stunt tendencies but never guess (teach a thought
process).
Anticipate blitz tendencies but never guess (teach a thought
process).

OFFENSIVE LINE PHILOSOPHY

TO BE EFFECTIYE O.FFEN$I.W LINEMEN THEY
MUST BELIEVE IN AND TRUST THEIR TECHNIOUE

(p Offensive linemen must have confidence in their footwork.

Offensive linemen must have confidence in their body
posture, weigh distribution and body balance.
Offensive linemen must trust their run blocking and pass
blocking demeanor as well as have the confidence in their
ability to master the techniques in the run and pass game.

TO BE EFFE9TIW OFFENSIW LINEMEN THEY

MI]ST TRUST THEIR EYES

tp Offensive linemen must have confidence and trust in their

eyes. Keep eyes open on contact. BUG A ID SHOOT
THE EYES.