Karl Dunbar - How to Develop a Defensive Lineman

How to Develop a Defensive Lineman, by Coach Karl Dunbar, provides a resource for coaches who want to develop the skills and technique of their defensive linemen.

Coach Dunbar emphasizes the importance of holding defensive linemen accountable for their play on the field and points out the fact that coaches should have (and employ) a developmental drill for every skill a defensive lineman is expected to have.

Coach Dunbar also discusses the need for defensive linemen to be able to get off a block.

In that regard, Coach Dunbar details several types of basic blocks that defensive linemen will face.

In addition, Coach Dunbardetails why and how defensive linemen should be taught to have a violent attitude.

Among the topics covered:

• Dealing with players
• Finding players
• Drills for skills
• Types of blocks
• Paul Revere
• Teaching violence
• Accountability
• Pass rush
• Knowing the offense