with Sherrone Moore,
University of Michigan Tight Ends Coach;
AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute participant;
former Central Michigan University Tight Ends Coach
The tight end position takes a special individual. In today's offenses, tight ends must master the necessary skills to be effective run blockers, pass protectors, and route runners. In this video featuring University of Michigan Tight Ends Coach Sherrone Moore, you'll get a comprehensive overview of Moore's individual period practice philosophy, favorite drills, and key coaching points for all phases of tight end play.
Coach Moore offers detailed discussion and practice film of tight end fundamentals in both the run game and pass game. You will learn how to organize and run drills to maximize practice time with technique-focused drill progressions for tight ends at all levels. Every coach faces the same challenge of limited practice time with players - learn how to make the most of group periods to improve your offensive production on Friday nights and Saturdays!
Stance and Run Blocking
Learn Coach Moore's favorite spring ball and fall camp drills to teach tight ends how to run block. You'll see how to coach stance and initial footwork so that tight ends can play fast out of 2-point and 3-point stances. Moore provides insights into how to set up drills to minimize false steps so players gain ground and are always in a position to win a block.
Next, you'll get the proper footwork, aiming points, and hand placement for tight ends when executing combo blocks with offensive tackles. Coach Moore also includes a comprehensive board progression drill series that ensures tight ends learn down and drive block techniques against 1st and 2nd level defenders. A 2nd step timing drill will teach your players why their hands should make contact with a defender at the same time that their 2nd step (with their back foot) hits the ground. This contributes to better drive-block form, which produces sound technique and aggressiveness when firing off the ball.
Pass Protection Fundamentals
Moore covers plenty of body positioning and movement techniques that will ensure your tight ends become great pass blockers. He includes a mirror shuffle drill that teaches players to use great footwork in order to stay in front of a defender without unnecessary contact.
Releases, Route Footwork, and Yards After Catch
You'll learn how to coach misdirection footwork for both inside and outside releases to ensure your tight ends can quickly get into their route tree. Coach Moore also shows a swipe technique that is effective at defeating a defender's hands in press coverage. You will walk away with a better understanding of how to attack a defender's leverage to increase separation and improve the chances of a successful catch.
Additionally, a 4-cone top of the route drill is included that teaches tight ends to quickly practice break point footwork, acceleration, and body positioning for common routes. A yards after catch sideline drill will teach players to read and cut upfield based on the leverage of a chasing linebacker.
This video will provide you with the tools you need to teach the fundamentals of tight end run blocking, pass protection, and route running skills. Coach Moore also calls out the importance of consistent group time with offensive tackles to practice combo blocks. By the end of this video, you will be able to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your individual practice sessions.
68 minutes. 2019.