As an former offensive lineman...be aware that the offensive lineman or blocker will 100% be fighting to knock your arms off. It will be a constant battle of trying to shed, very similar to how Oline and Dline hand fight. For me, it was harder to block a linebacker that could read the play just as initial contact is made, because linebackers can run from me. Hardy was an amazing linebacker. I was just a kid watching him work at Cal at Memorial stadium.
Many kids when starting out make the mistake of taking on a blocker directly on the center. 9 times out of 10, they will lose that battle as the OL is usually bigger and stronger. I like how you are coaching to target the blocker more to one side towards the gap you are trying to punch through. I'm going to get my son to watch this video when he comes home after practice. Thanks coach !
Hardy played a large part in building that Tampa 2 defense. Before Brooks, Sapp and Lynch were stars, Hardy was setting the standard the rest of the defense had to follow. One of the most underrated Bucs ever. He should be in our ring of honor tomorrow if not sooner.
This was good. When/where does helmet contact fit in? I can see using this on a twist or stunt where the lineman is still static, but guards coming to cut you off, tackles trying to seal off the outside, and pulling linemen are coming with force.
You may have to butt off if they are coming with force to hold your ground and play your fit/gap but remember the key is to keep/get the O-Liners hands off of you.
How do you prevent the lineman from getting his hands on you first? Most lineman i face have much longer arms and therefore more reach, making it so they are able to touch me before i can get my hands on their chest and shoulder
Yo I got LEVELED by a fast center in practice yesterday. He ran from the line straight at me and just nailed me in the chest and off my feet. He was also a grade higher (8th) How do I avoid this. Cuz I just stepped out of the way.
Sometimes avoiding the block is also smart to do. If a clumsy lineman is running straight at you. You can put a head fake into the opposite direction you want to go. At the same time you want to rip through the blocker getting your hands free to make a tackle.
@@justinrolko9313 We're sneaky by keeping our hands inside your pads :P, you ever turn and run our hands will be exposed and 100% will get seen by a ref/umpire
As an former offensive lineman...be aware that the offensive lineman or blocker will 100% be fighting to knock your arms off. It will be a constant battle of trying to shed, very similar to how Oline and Dline hand fight. For me, it was harder to block a linebacker that could read the play just as initial contact is made, because linebackers can run from me. Hardy was an amazing linebacker. I was just a kid watching him work at Cal at Memorial stadium.
This is absolutely true. Always a hand battle.
Man first year coming into football for my high school.... I wish my coaches taught me this stuff before I kept getting blown up and wasted the season
@@chrism2004 that's your fault
@@kvngty0421 :/
@@chrism2004 you got this year coming up also make sure you understand your defense more so you learn where you should position yourself
I just did this technique on my mother in law! Thanks! Great content 👍🏼
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Naw dude you did her dirty #Never let them know your next move
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Very grateful as a 140lb jv OLB that got thrown by a 6’6 behemoth last game
Good luck!
140??
Many kids when starting out make the mistake of taking on a blocker directly on the center. 9 times out of 10, they will lose that battle as the OL is usually bigger and stronger. I like how you are coaching to target the blocker more to one side towards the gap you are trying to punch through. I'm going to get my son to watch this video when he comes home after practice. Thanks coach !
Well said
Hardy played a large part in building that Tampa 2 defense. Before Brooks, Sapp and Lynch were stars, Hardy was setting the standard the rest of the defense had to follow. One of the most underrated Bucs ever. He should be in our ring of honor tomorrow if not sooner.
When you still have the record in the NFL for most tackles in a season, you better listen up! Great player and now great coach. 👍🏾
I was a little kid in Tampa when hardy nickerson played there…I remember his commercials
The Dragon. He was a stud!
Probably one of my top 3 favorite LBs of all time, if not #1. Glad to see he’s passing on his knowledge, glad to see he’s still in great shape.
This is awesome coaching, just what I needed for my game tomorrow. Could you do a video on how to properly blitz a gap?
I’ll talk to Hardy and see what he says!
Loved Hardy Nickerson back in the day
He was a beast! And as good a man as a player!
This was good. When/where does helmet contact fit in? I can see using this on a twist or stunt where the lineman is still static, but guards coming to cut you off, tackles trying to seal off the outside, and pulling linemen are coming with force.
You may have to butt off if they are coming with force to hold your ground and play your fit/gap but remember the key is to keep/get the O-Liners hands off of you.
It is a good vid for new football players like me
Where can you get blocking pads like that
Thank you so much for the tips you guys are the best I hope everyone has an amazing day :)
You're welcome! Glad to help!
Nickerson had over 200 tackles one season the 🐉 strikes again
HARDY NEEDS TO BE IN CANTON!!!
True!
This helps
EPIC
Thanks.
How do you prevent the lineman from getting his hands on you first? Most lineman i face have much longer arms and therefore more reach, making it so they are able to touch me before i can get my hands on their chest and shoulder
Step in quickly changing pad level. He won't be able to fully extend. Just like boxing opponents has longer reach get inside quickly.
I love watching textbook knowledge of sports and will NEVER play 💀😂
Thanks.
Lol girl
@@swagtastik9928 lol booy
@@Midnight65883 lol yea I like playing for fun actually, but i see your profile mane is "music man" What do you play? I'm a musician myself
@@giftedintrovert don't be trying to say what I said lol. I can tease you
Where did you get that hands free shield?
What is the lineman drag u by the pads
I used this technique to fight off my aunt Kevin
Yo I got LEVELED by a fast center in practice yesterday. He ran from the line straight at me and just nailed me in the chest and off my feet. He was also a grade higher (8th) How do I avoid this. Cuz I just stepped out of the way.
Sometimes avoiding the block is also smart to do. If a clumsy lineman is running straight at you. You can put a head fake into the opposite direction you want to go. At the same time you want to rip through the blocker getting your hands free to make a tackle.
@@ApexPlays777 Sadly I quit the team two days ago, thanks for the advice tho!
@@yourguyphoenix Why did you quit
@@williamsonzion8206 I just wasn't having fun playing, always been more into basketball anyways
Football is all about leverage. If you have better leverage you win.
Good, good, good....😂😂😂
Hardy is the best!
maybe i just needa get stronger because i try this it don’t work on these big ass lineman
Strength is definitely an asset for LB's. How old are you?
@@EliteAthletesTV could you tell me some workouts that might help with strength ?
@@franciscopacheco9914 I could help you with that.
@@franciscopacheco9914 get on a push pull leg program. Train heavy weight for power
@@justinrolko9313 ok thank you !
How is this gonna work when lineman hold every single time lol.
Lol! Thanks
Fax they hold all game and don’t get called u just gotta try and get a hold of them before they get a hold of u and throw em out the way
@@justinrolko9313 We're sneaky by keeping our hands inside your pads :P, you ever turn and run our hands will be exposed and 100% will get seen by a ref/umpire
@@Senaleb or just stop cheating and play the game the right way
@@justinrolko9313 I hear if you whine about it long enough the whine fairy will come along and grant you your wish.
What do you do when he runs the opposite way of the side your shocking
The running back
After years of jarring impacts, even with blocks, NFL players must have memory problems.
Sadly, some do.
That blocker is gonna have arms too manl better off with the scrape and rip
Until they start washing you by your run fit. Can't be a 1 trick pony. Have to have several moves.
Video is useless. I want to see an olb grab and push off a pulling guard that is 100 lbs heavier.