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rush vs pass

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clawman1

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OK this is for you former players, in particular linemen.
Which type of offense takes bigger and stronger line - rush or pass?
Which type of offense takes more finess - rush or pass?
Which type of offense takes more speed and quickness - rush or pass?
All of the above is specific to the O-line
 
clawman said:
OK this is for you former players, in particular linemen.
Which type of offense takes bigger and stronger line - rush or pass?
Which type of offense takes more finess - rush or pass?
Which type of offense takes more speed and quickness - rush or pass?
All of the above is specific to the O-line
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1st: Rush. In order to pound it up the middle, you have to get a push.
2nd: Pass. Keep your balance, don't get your ankles broken
3rd: Rush. Lead blockers!
 
Well, an easy answer, depending on personnel. The run block is the most straight forward, take your man head to head , or get the angle or the double team. But not as straight forward as you would think! It's also come off the O line and engage the D lineman for a split second, then get to the 2nd level LB with an angle to keep him off the RB.
Next, the pass block is about strength, and most importantly FOOTWORK. If you get to leaning or off balance, that D end will spin and get by you in a flash. It's all about technique and footwork.
So, in the answer to your question, The PASS block is WAY more difficult than a RUN block.
Also, this is backed up by Coach Holmgren of the Seahawks. His quote was something to the affect that, most guys coming into the NFL are fairly descent at run blocking, but it's the pass blocking that we have to get them to the next level.
 
talon38 said:
Well, an easy answer, depending on personnel. The run block is the most straight forward, take your man head to head , or get the angle or the double team. But not as straight forward as you would think! It's also come off the O line and engage the D lineman for a split second, then get to the 2nd level LB with an angle to keep him off the RB.
Next, the pass block is about strength, and most importantly FOOTWORK. If you get to leaning or off balance, that D end will spin and get by you in a flash. It's all about technique and footwork.
So, in the answer to your question, The PASS block is WAY more difficult than a RUN block.
Also, this is backed up by Coach Holmgren of the Seahawks. His quote was something to the affect that, most guys coming into the NFL are fairly descent at run blocking, but it's the pass blocking that we have to get them to the next level.
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Yep. This answers the question.
 
talon38 said:
Well, an easy answer, depending on personnel. The run block is the most straight forward, take your man head to head , or get the angle or the double team. But not as straight forward as you would think! It's also come off the O line and engage the D lineman for a split second, then get to the 2nd level LB with an angle to keep him off the RB.
Next, the pass block is about strength, and most importantly FOOTWORK. If you get to leaning or off balance, that D end will spin and get by you in a flash. It's all about technique and footwork.
So, in the answer to your question, The PASS block is WAY more difficult than a RUN block.
Also, this is backed up by Coach Holmgren of the Seahawks. His quote was something to the affect that, most guys coming into the NFL are fairly descent at run blocking, but it's the pass blocking that we have to get them to the next level.
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It also depends on the type of running team you are. Eastern is primarily a zone running team and that takes a little more athleticism, finesse, teamwork and (yes Kalm) acuity between the ears. Footwork is also paramount in the running game. The goal is to maintain a wide base and take 6 inch steps and don' EVER cross one foot front of the other- very unnatural when you are trying to reach block a defender or seal an edge. In a zone scheme, there are usually a series of combination blocks. Basically as talon said, it starts with a double team on a defensive lineman that goes up to a linebacker or safety, depending on which gap he tries to fill.

In a team that runs more straight-ahead runs (counters, traps, leads etc.) having big mauler types can be more beneficial. Yet technique is still paramount.

Pass blocking is a whole different animal. Footwork and balance are key. If you have a hair to much weight on your kick (outside) foot, you are susceptible to spin moves and quick moves underneath. Lean to far forward and you can fall victim to a rip move. Too far back and too high, you get bull rushed.

Also, hand strike and placement can make or break a block, run or pass.
 
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