with Ed Warinner,
University of Michigan Offensive Line Coach;
in 2018, led the only offensive line in the Big Ten to see all five starters earn all-conference recognition;
former Ohio State University Offensive Coordinator (2014 College Football Playoff National Championship);
former University of Notre Dame Offensive Line Coach; 2x FootballScoop Offensive Line Coach of the Year (2012, 2014);
With 30+ years of coaching experience, Warinner has also led successful offensive line units at Army, Air Force (led the nation in rushing), Kansas (second in the nation in scoring), and Illinois (led the Big Ten in rushing)
Expand your arsenal of drills with instruction from a champion offensive line coach! Ed Warinner from provides you with over 30 drills and detailed instruction on how to develop the skills your linemen need to dominate on game day.
In just one hour, you'll be covered for keeping your linemen trained both in- season and in the off-season. Coach Warinner provides a wide range of low-intensity drills that can be run without pads. Even veteran coaches will find some great new drills to incorporate.
Drills include:
- Medicine Ball Drills
- Outside Zone Drills
- Combo Drills
- Pass Protection Drills
- Pull Drills
- And more!
Center/QB Exchange
Coach Warinner begins this excellent progression by demonstrating the stance that he teaches his linemen. Both 2-point and 3-point stances are demonstrated, as well as the stance the center is taught to use. Warinner then gives a detailed explanation on the center snapping mechanics used at The University of Michigan. Shotgun snapping technique as well as snapping to a QB under center is explained. Additionally, Coach Warinner explains how the QB is taught to receive a snap from under center to minimize ball security issues.
Drills to Teach Skills
Warinner continues by giving a detailed explanation of the combination blocks that are taught on both the inside and outside zone plays. He shows several drills in which players work combinations against a variety of defensive looks and reactions. Also, combination blocks for the outside zone play are shown, which require different aiming points and landmarks for the offensive line. Warinner also shows examples of the guard "square pull" technique that he teaches his players to use on the power play. Finally, several pass blocking drills and techniques are shown which help players learn to move their feet correctly as well as how to use their hands and arms.
Coach Warinner will help you maximize your individual practice periods with linemen, regardless of what offensive scheme you run. You'll get quick set and vertical set drills for passing teams, inside and outside zone drills for zone teams, center/guard power and pull drills for gap teams, and blitz pick-up drills for passing situations. It all starts with the fundamentals, and in this excellent video, Coach Warinner will show you how "linemen lead the way!"
65 minutes. 2019.