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At the 2023 Cool Clinic, Scott Fuchs, now the assistant offensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans, discussed his preference for the short-set technique in pass blocking and explained how it allowed the Kansas Jayhawks (his team in 2023) to simplify the QB by setting short.

I know that coaches I have talked to at the high school level really like this idea and see the advantages of teaching protection this way.

In the clinic, Coach Fuchs emphasized the importance of effort over technique, highlighting how maximum effort on each play is crucial for success on the field. 

He explains the concept of task versus result, focusing on the importance of understanding and executing the task at hand rather than being reactive to the defense. Fuchs also touches on creating distortion for protection, simplifying pass-blocking techniques, and the significance of maintaining a wide base for effective pass-blocking. You can listen to a section of his clinic on Coach and Coordinator here.

The video in the clinic is invaluable in his explanation of the technique.  Here he is explaining the creep drill:

Video: Practice Film

These are techniques that Coach Fuchs learned from the late-great Howard Mudd.  

Probably one of the biggest points Coach Fuchs made in this presentation is that the short set creates Distortion for Protection: Setting short can help create distortion in pass blocking, which enhances protection for the quarterback. By taking away time and space from defenders, offensive linemen can disrupt the opponent's pass rush schemes and provide a more secure pocket for the quarterback. 

The 2024 C.O.O.L. Clinic is just 1 week away.  Headlined by Kansas City Head Coach Andy Reid, this clinic will provide you with a depth of knowledge on offensive line play that no other coaching clinic can

Be sure to register for the 2024 C.O.O.L. Clinic:

https://cool2024.coachesclinic.com/

Always be growing!

Coach Grabowski

Full Presentation:

Scott Fuchs- Pass Blocking (Short Sets and Techniques)