Beginner training plan
Your first training sessionSession 1: Introduction & Stance
• Stance (2-point & 3-point)
• Balance + posture
• Simple get-off
Goal: Players can line up correctly every rep
Training Session 2-3Sessions 1–3: Foundation (Stance, First Step, Footwork)
Emphasis: Comfort, balance, and movement
• Stance & alignment
• First step (no false steps)
• Basic footwork (forward + lateral)
Goal:
Players can line up correctly and move under control without losing balance
Training Session 4-10Sessions 4–6: Contact & Run Blocking
Emphasis: Physicality, leverage, and effort
• Hand placement (inside control)
• Drive blocking (step → contact → drive)
• Finishing blocks & basic double teams
Goal:
Players understand how to make contact and move a defender with proper technique
Training Session 11+Sessions 7–8: Pass Protection
Emphasis: Patience, confidence, and positioning
• Kick step & staying square
• Handling basic rush
• Anchor vs power
Goal:
Players can stay in front of a defender without panicking
Youth players
Working with kidsThe young kids I teach will get the slowed down and broken down ideas of what I have to teach. All of my trainees will get the lessons varying in the skill level and age.
