Ramon Chinyoung Sr. - Assistant O-Line Coach, Dallas Cowboys

Watch the entire video on Glazier Drive:  Every Day O-Line Drills for Pass Protection

SUMMARY

This transcript features a Dallas Cowboys offensive line coach demonstrating essential pass protection techniques and daily drills for developing elite pass blockers. The coach emphasizes the Cowboys' specific methodology while showing both correct execution and common mistakes using actual NFL players as examples.

KEY COACHING POINTS AND TECHNIQUES

The coach outlines four critical fundamentals for proper pass protection. First, the outside knee must split the defender's crotch to maintain proper leverage. Second, the offensive lineman's outside eye should align with the defender's inside eye for optimal positioning. Third, the blocker must cover the defender's inside number with his body to prevent inside moves. Fourth, the outside hand attacks the defender's outside number while the inside hand serves as a catch or clasp hand.

DRILL PROGRESSION AND STRUCTURE

Training follows a systematic progression starting with two-hand punch techniques, then transitioning to independent hand punches. Each drill builds upon the previous one, moving from basic punch mechanics to punch-and-transition combinations. The coach stresses that every drill should have clear progression and directly translate to game film situations.

PLAYER EXAMPLES AND CORRECTIONS

Using Pro Bowl players as examples, the coach demonstrates both proper technique and common errors. He shows how players can become "too square" in their stance, inviting bull rushes and inside moves. He identifies weight distribution issues during transitions that can be corrected through pole drill visualization.

TECHNICAL DETAILS AND COACHING CUES

The coach emphasizes keeping cleats close to the ground throughout all movements, maintaining tight elbows, and proper weight distribution between feet. He introduces an imaginary pole across the lineman's back to visualize proper body positioning during transitions. When the pole "tilts," it indicates too much weight on the outside foot.

AVOIDING COMMON MISTAKES

A major coaching point involves preventing players from "playing the drill" rather than reacting to actual defensive movement. Players sometimes begin transitioning before the defender actually moves inside, creating bad habits. He recommends using eye discipline drills where players maintain vertical momentum until receiving a visual cue to transition.

BRINGING DRILLS TO LIFE

The coach repeatedly stresses that all practice drills must translate directly to game situations. He advocates for slowing down film study, breaking down specific techniques with players, and ensuring every drill connects to game tape. This philosophy ensures practice time directly improves game performance rather than developing isolated skills.

Jeff Phelps, Pass Rush Specialist/DE Coach, Ohio

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DEFENSIVE LINE TECHNIQUE AND PHILOSOPHY

This coaching video focuses on fundamental defensive line techniques, emphasizing vertical penetration over chasing offensive linemen. The core philosophy is that defensive linemen should maintain their assigned gap responsibility by pushing vertically upfield rather than pursuing blockers laterally.

KEY COACHING PRINCIPLES

The primary concept taught is that "the offensive lineman's job is to come block us - it's not our job to go block the offensive lineman." When defenders chase blockers, they often end up out of position and fail to penetrate the line of scrimmage. Instead, players should push vertically on their assigned line and let the offensive lineman's movement guide them in the proper direction.

VERTICAL PUSH TECHNIQUE

The technique involves maintaining a vertical push until reaching a "hip to hip" position with the blocker. At this point, the offensive lineman's movement will naturally push the defender in the direction they need to go. Once this happens, the technique transitions into pursuit mode, where the defender adjusts their angle based on where the ball is located - climbing if the ball is behind them, flattening if even with them, or pursuing down the line if ahead of them.

PRACTICE DRILLS AND METHODS

Several practical drills are demonstrated, including working with scout teams using clap cadences, bag drills to teach gap discipline, and reaction drills. The coach emphasizes using special teams periods to work on individual techniques without overtaxing players. Line drills that incorporate run, pass, draw, and screen looks are highlighted as effective ways to get players moving and reacting.

EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING AIDS

The video showcases wrist cuffs borrowed from offensive line coaching to keep defensive players' hands properly positioned. These bands provide resistance and prevent hands from extending too wide outside the shoulders, helping maintain proper hand placement during drills and technique work.

Brian Bratton, Assistant Coach, Indianapolis Colts

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LADDER DRILL PROGRESSION FOR WIDE RECEIVERS

This video demonstrates how to integrate ladder drills with route running to create game-like training scenarios. The coach emphasizes moving beyond traditional cone drills to develop receivers who can execute routes with proper footwork and technique under realistic conditions.

KEY TRAINING PRINCIPLES

The foundation of this system is combining footwork development with route execution. Players go through ladder drills to get their feet active, then immediately transition into route running with a defender present. This creates muscle memory that transfers directly to game situations. The coach stresses that every drill should include a ball and defensive pressure to simulate real gameplay.

SPECIFIC DRILL BREAKDOWN

The progression includes ladder-to-slant combinations where receivers work through the ladder, execute the route break at a 45-degree angle, and catch the ball over the shoulder. For stop routes, players learn to break at exactly six yards after the ladder without using cones as markers. The emphasis is on breaking where their feet are positioned, not where their eyes see the landmark, which prevents receivers from running routes short.

ADVANCED ROUTE APPLICATIONS

Quick out patterns focus on four-step timing with proper shoulder pinning and eye placement. For longer routes like digs, a chute is added after the ladder to force receivers to stay low despite the natural tendency to rise up during extended routes. The coach teaches route-shaving techniques where receivers create separation by getting "friendly to the quarterback" and coming back slightly downhill on their breaks.

COACHING METHODOLOGY

Quality over quantity is emphasized throughout the training. The coach warns against rushing through repetitions without proper instruction, noting that poor muscle memory will carry into games. Each drill should be coached actively, with corrections made in real-time to ensure proper technique development. The goal is creating seamless transfer from individual drills to team situations and ultimately to game performance.

Dan Carrel, Co-DC/LB Coach, Coastal Carolina

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DRILL BREAKDOWN AND TECHNIQUES

This video covers three fundamental linebacker run fit techniques with specific drills for each flow type. The coach emphasizes these are technique-focused drills that go beyond basic fundamentals and can be adapted to various defensive calls.

DIRECT FLOW DRILLS

The primary drill focuses on downhill linebacker movement against direct flow runs. Players must understand they're not just fitting a gap - they must "make the thing right" when defensive linemen get displaced. The key drill uses a D-lineman with a bag who puts his head in different positions, forcing the linebacker to read the cut and redirect accordingly. When defensive linemen get knocked out of position, linebackers must recognize this and fill the correct gap downhill.

SPLIT FLOW CONCEPTS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Split flow runs require different fits as players rotate responsibilities. Key position changes include linebackers shifting from front side to backside fits and adjusting to 90 fits. The coach emphasizes the "near back triangle" concept for reading these plays. When tight ends motion, it creates cascading fit adjustments where multiple defenders must rotate their gap responsibilities.

MOTION ADJUSTMENTS

Motion creates specific linebacker adjustments: nickel moves to front side fit, mike linebacker shifts from front side to backside, will linebacker goes from backside to 90 fit, and the safety becomes the wing force player. Against aggressive zone tracking teams, linebackers must anticipate quick-hitting runs by positioning their bodies in gaps early rather than reacting late.

GAP FLOW AND PULLER TECHNIQUES

Gap flow runs, particularly counter actions with pulling guards, require the "cross and close" drill where linebackers react to climbing tackles without knowing the play direction. Key concepts include identifying backside cutback players, spill players, and understanding when tackles wheel out versus block down, requiring different leverage and closing techniques.

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