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The first step of this block is the scrimmage alignment, in order to drive to the right or left this basic block will push your opponent in the way that they are aligned, so if they are aligned to the right the drive will push them to the right. When driving start with your play side foot. Move quickly and in a speed bursting motion, make solid contact with your opponent to drive them off in the direction that you want. Football Catching Fundamentals Catching the football properly and effectively is fundamental to a strong offense. The points of a proper catch are: First, opening up your hands with an open triangle. Second, follow the ball with your eyes from the first time you see it in the air until it is securely placed in a tight hold. Third, roll the ball into a secure ball position before you take your eyes off the ball. The problem is that receivers have a tenancy to start looking down the field before they have the ball properly secured. This error leads to incomplete passes o …

The 3-5-3 Defense uses a lot movement making it perfect for disguising your defense point of attack. Movement after the snap from the 3 down linemen and prior to the snap, movement from the linebackers and safeties. We will start with the basics of the 3-5-3, the Base Front using 3 down linemen. Two ends and nose guard are the down linemen, the nose guard lining up directly over center and the ends line up directly over the offensive tackles. The front three alignment is always the same, preventing the offense from getting a read how you will rush the quarterback or which gaps you will fill on short yardage situations. Your corners are lined up outside the receivers, shoulders at a 45 degree angle towards the quarterback while the safeties and outside linebackers are directly behind the defensive ends, also at a 45 degree angle towards the QB, making it a stacked defense. A stacked defense is very difficult to scheme for and to read, use it to your advantage. Quarterbacks will have a …