Playing the Offensive Line A Comprehensive Guide for Coaches and Players

by Nelson, Karl; O'Connor, Bob

• ISBN13: 9780071451499
• ISBN10: 0071451498
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-13
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

"I can't imagine that there has ever been a better book on offensive line play. It is the ultimate teaching tool for any level of play--from the pro level to youth football. Great book!"--Tom Flores, five-time Super Bowl championThe most important unit on any football team, from Pop Warner to the pros, is the offensive line. InPlaying the Offensive Line, former New York Giant and Super Bowl champion Karl Nelson and veteran coach Bob O'Connor team up to offer winning strategies to players and coaches of all levels. In this illustrated guide, the authors show how to: Use proper stance Block effectively in running, passing, kicking, and goal line situations Execute a clean snap from center to quarterback

Author Biography

Karl Nelson anchored the New York Giants' offensive line for eight seasons, including the championship season of 1986. He has since served as a radio broadcast consultant for the team. He lives in Montvale, New Jersey.

Bob O' Connor has coached football for nearly fifty years, from junior high school to European professional teams. He is the author of several books on physical education and makes his home in Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

Foreword	v
Preface	vii
Preparing to Play Safely	1	(6)
Stance and Alignment	7	(8)
Drive and Shoulder Blocking	15	(8)
Double-Team, Zone, and Wedge Blocking	23	(10)
Cross and Fold Blocking	33	(6)
Down, Reach, and Cutoff Blocks	39	(10)
Pulling and Trapping	49	(10)
Blocking on the Goal Line	59	(6)
Drop Back Pass Protection	65	(14)
Defending Pass Rush Techniques	79	(12)
Blitz Pickup	91	(12)
Screens and Play Action	103	(6)
Fundamentals for the Snapper	109	(10)
Blocking for the Kicking Game	119	(10)
Strength and Anaerobic Conditioning	129	(24)
Warming Up and Conditioning for Speed and Quickness	153	(6)
Nutrition and Hydration for the Offensive Line	159	(20)
Performance Enhancing and Reducing Substances	179	(10)
The Mental Side of Offensive Line Play	189	(14)
Overcoming Adversity	203	(6)
Sources	209	(2)
Index	211