Michael A. Cieri - Defensive Line Run-Stopping Techniques and Drills

Defensive Line Run-Stopping Techniques and Drills, by Coach Michael A. Cieri, presents an in-depth overview of the key factors involved in developing the ability of defensive linemen to stop the run.

In this regard, Coach Cieri outlines a typical practice week and explains how practice segments are broken down.

Coach Cieri also includes a series of developmental drills that can be used to enhance the defensive line skills and techniques that are essential to stopping the run.

Among the topics covered:

• Defensive philosophy and fundamentals
• Teaching schedule
• Dynamic warm-up drills
• Agility and footwork drills
• Five essentials of defensive line play
• Get-off (run-downs)
• Blow delivery: explosion and escape
• Conclusion