D-Line Training with Dan Muir

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D-Line training focuses on:

• Defensive linemen will be taught the basics of the position. This includes the correct stance for the situation (ex. Run vs. pass).
• How to get in and out of a stance
  
• Hand placement
  
• How to explode out of their stances with the correct first step
  
• Working a correct and violent punch
  
• How to run through traffic effectively
  
• Transitioning from run to pass rush during play action situations
  
• Change of direction
  
• How to disengage from blockers violently.
  
• How to get off of blocks
  
• Correct angles to take in pursuit of the ball carrier
  
• Effective pass rush moves
  
• How to take on different blocks effectively
  
• Overall conditioning

Pass rush moves

• Rip move
  
• Swim move
  
• Bull rush
  
• Bull snatch
  
• Spin
  
• Long arm bull
  
• Long arm swim
  
• Club move
  
• Swipe outside
  
• Swipe inside
  
• Chop rip
  
• Dip move
  
• Dip and rip
  
• Speed rush
  
• Limp arm
  
• Hump move

Taking on the run

• How to take on the scoop block
  
• How to take on the cut off block
  
• How to take on the reach block
  
• How to take on the tag block
  
• How to defeat double team blocks
  
• What to do with pulling blockers
  
• How to take on zone scheme offenses
  
• How to take on power scheme offenses

Taking on the pass

• Taking on short sets
• Taking on jump sets
• Taking on kick steps
• Taking on play action
  

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