Bill Brechin, Defensive Coordinator, Miami (OH) holds the following beliefs about block destruction:
- It is a necessary technique to eliminate space between the tackler and the ball carrier.
- Reduce field space
- Play north and south
- Eliminate big plays
- Improve your tackling
This video segment is from Coach Brechin's Glazier Drive talk on DB Block Destruction & Tackling with Drills and Progression to Game
This video is an in-depth coaching breakdown of the "snag" technique used by defenders in American football when engaged with a blocker. The coach explains the mechanics of gaining separation, clearing feet, and maintaining leverage to defeat blocks and make plays on the ball carrier.
Key Coaching Points:
- Base Positioning: Elbows in, thumbs up, hands under the breastplate.
- Separation & Clearing Feet: When engaged, defenders must throw their hands through the "pocket" and clear their cleats to disengage from a stronger blocker.
- Leveraging the Ball Carrier: Depending on defensive responsibility (force player vs. interior player), defenders must use proper leverage to redirect the runner.
- Drill Progression:
- One-on-One Stag Technique
- Reverse Box Drill
- Compete Drills (live engagements)
- Perimeter Block Drills
- Game Application: The coach emphasizes the importance of repetition in practice, showing how these drills translate from individual work to practice reps and ultimately into live game situations.
The video includes real-game examples to reinforce that proper technique and consistent reinforcement in drills lead to game-time success.
