Perimeter blocking is a massive part of what Air Force does in the run game.
Slot backs coach Jake Campbell says that in order for Air Force to break big plays, they need to be great on the perimeter.
That’s why today we’re going to talk about a drill that Air Force uses to get their players quality reps and opportunities to improve their perimeter blocking technique.
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Air Force’s Perimeter Drill
The perimeter drill is so important to what Air Force does offensively, that they practice it every single week.
This drill is an extension of their ride and decide drill that Air Force also uses regularly, but it adds DBs into the mix which allows them to teach and practice the different things they like to do on the perimeter. This includes different styles of blocks like stalk blocks or cross blocks.
In this drill, the QB gets under center with a FB, a slot back, and a pitch back aligned in Air Force’s formation of choice.
At the snap, the QB will simulate his reads and get the ball to the pitch back as the other players execute their assignments.
In the example above, the QB fakes the dive to the FB and gets the ball to the pitch back into the boundary of the practice field.
The slot back becomes the arc blocker and the frontside WR stalk blocks his defender.
When running this drill, it’s important to really focus on the details of blocking angles and how the blockers approach their assignment. This is what will make all of the difference on game day!
Air Force also makes sure to film this session every week so they can review the tape with their players and critique any mistakes as well as look for areas of improvement!
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