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Dale Williams, O-Line Coach, Syracuse  

Watch the entire presentation on O-Line Drills & Techniques for Running 1 or 2 RB Power on Glazier Drive.

Key Concepts: 

Guard-Tackle Double Team (Deuces)

• Setup: Guard and tackle work together to double-team a defensive 3-technique to the backside linebacker
• Hand Positioning: Three hands on the down defender (guard's outside hand + tackle's two hands)
• Technique:
  • Guard takes a 45° first step to protect the A-gap and chops half the man with outside hand
  • Tackle places helmet screws on defender's hip
  • Goal is to displace defender two gaps laterally (collapse technique)
  • Tackle comes off to block linebacker after seeing first jersey number
  • Guard maintains control of defender after tackle releases

Center-Guard Double Team

• Setup: Center and guard working together against nose tackle (0-technique)
• Technique:
  • Center uses "pick it up, put it down" (clamp) step, followed by vertical second step
  • Guard approaches at 45° angle, not flat
  • Center "owns" the nose tackle while guard provides help
  • Guard must quickly work vertical to reach backside linebacker
  • Block happens faster than guard-tackle combination

Coaching Points

• Double team must displace defender before releasing to linebackers
• Maintain proper gap responsibility (especially A-gap protection)
• Syracuse runs primarily A-gap power (both 1-back and 2-back)
• Drill defensive players to give appropriate looks during practice
• Practice these combinations daily in individual drills

This technique creates the foundation for Syracuse's power run game, emphasizing physical play and proper footwork to create running lanes.

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