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Josh Miller, OLB Coach, Coastal Carolina

Full video available on Glazier Drive: LB & D-Line Pass Rush Philosophy & Drills

This YouTube video covers a comprehensive pass rush training system for defensive linemen, focusing on progressive skill development from basic fundamentals to advanced techniques.

TENNIS BALL GETOFF DRILL This foundational drill teaches proper stance and first-step technique. Players start in an outside foot loaded stance and work on "dip and rip" movement. The coach rolls a tennis ball 4-5 yards away, forcing players to react and close distance using proper footwork. The drill concludes with an attack on a bag to practice strip sack techniques, emphasizing scooping with the inside hand.

TAG DRILL - VISUAL KEY TRAINING Focuses entirely on visual recognition and reaction speed. Players key the pad tip and race to get four yards behind the offensive lineman's outside foot. The objective is beating the opponent to the shoulder and continuing to the quarterback. This drill specifically prepares players for pass protection sets and teaches quick closing to the outside shoulder.

SETUP AND POSITIONING FUNDAMENTALS The drill setup places the offensive player one yard from the line of scrimmage to simulate the neutral zone. Players work to the outside edge to make the sack at five yards. Proper stance is emphasized: weight on both feet, knees bent, front knee over toe, with no false stepping. This drill can be used year-round for takeoff development.

HIP MOBILITY TRAINING Critical component focusing on hip flexibility and movement. Uses a tight bag setup with slight offset at 45-degree angles. Players work inside and outside movements while staying tight to the bags, then accelerate through for the finish. The drill emphasizes keeping toes pointed toward the quarterback and maintaining proper hip positioning throughout the rush.

THREE-STEP RECOGNITION SYSTEM Advanced drill teaching situational awareness and move selection. Players read the offensive lineman's set and determine whether they're even with arms or hips at the four-yard landmark. If even, they finish outside. Incorporates hard count simulation for third-down situations. This teaches players which specific moves to use based on the offensive lineman's positioning and retreat.

HANDS AND FINISHING TECHNIQUES Progressive hand technique development starting with simple arm swipes. Players learn to hit both hands while swiping inside and outside wrists, keeping toes pointed toward the quarterback. The system builds from low-impact air work to live contact with bags or partners. Emphasizes coordination between upper body hand movement and lower body positioning.

PROGRESSIVE SKILL BUILDING The entire system follows a methodical progression: air work → stationary targets → moving targets → live handshot work. Each drill builds upon the previous one, creating a comprehensive development pathway that takes players from basic fundamentals to game-ready pass rush techniques with proper finishing moves including strip sack execution.

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