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In 2020 the key to the Bucs success and a Super Bowl win was protecting the Quarterback (Tom Brady then) and getting the ball out quickly. After that Super Bowl win, Offensive Line Coach Joe Gilbert spoke about “Fundamentals and Techniques in Protecting Tom Brady” at the COOL Clinic.  

Specifically, the offensive tackles need to do their job. Coach Gilbert believes the three components for an OT’s success are “Set Line, Punch, and Mirror.” (click on image for video):

Video: Offensive Tackle Protection Techniques

Keeping the hands tight is crucial in the punch. Using a slightly deflated volleyball helps train the tight hands to be able to execute a tight hands punch. He explains that in this video (click on image for video):

Video: Volleyball Hand Drill

One Technique he uses in Pass Pro is the Pillar Punch. It allows your offensive linemen to play long and keep defensive linemen at a distance while stopping them with a strong punch.

Coach Gilbert strongly believes in teaching the Pillar Punch which he learned from Browns assistant OL Coach Scott Peters. He explains and illustrates with drill video how he has adopted the punch here (click on image for video):

Video: Pillar Punch

Coach Gilbert also presented at Lauren’s First and Goal. LFG is always packed with great offensive line coaches from all level of college, the NFL and CFL.

The premium ticket is available to you now and gives you immediate access to to all 120 presentations until the clinic begins on February 29th.

Here’s the OL presentations you get access to immediately:

Adam Cushing, Texas A&M - Developing Consistent OL

Ron Crook, Virginia Tech - OL Run Game Fundamentals

Marty Costello, Winnipeg Blue Bombers -  

Chandler Henley, Miami Dolphins - Why Wide Zone Wins

Darnell Stapleton, Florida - Zone Scheme Basics and Fundamentals

Pat DelMonace, Calgary Stampeders - Off Season OL Development

Stephen Sorrells- Edmonton Elks - Vertical Gap Scheme Fundamentals From The Ground Up

AJ Blazek, Vanderbilt - Pass Pro Progression

Brendan Walsh, Colgate - OL Fundamentals in Gap Scheme

Brian White, Hampton University  - Off Season OL Development

Pat Flaherty, Rutgers - Developing the Offensive Lineman

Keith Clark, Dartmouth - Double Teams in Zone and Gap Schemes

Steven Ciocci, Bryant - Building a Multiple Run Game: OL Schemes & Fundamentals

Mike Bloomgren & Sanders Davis, Rice - Short Yardage and Goal Line

Allen Rudolph, Ohio - OL Pre Snap Process and Eye Fixes

…and plenty more of offense, defense, leadership, and S&C. That’s 120 presentation now and then 130+ new presentations from the 2024 clinic for 1 year.

The 2024 Lauren’s First and Goal Premium Access is available now for a $20 early bird savings. The benefit of purchasing this pass now is that you will receive access to all 2023 presentations right up until the 2024 clinic kicks off on February 29th, so your learning does not have to wait until the clinic starts.

As always, profits from this clinic go to support Pediatric Brain Tumor Research and Cancer Services.  

Get your Lauren’s First and Goal 2024 Premium Access ticket now!

Stay warm, enjoy the games today, and always be growing!

Coach Grabowski