How Do You Block In Pop Warner Football?
One of the most important skills to learn in Pop Warner Football is blocking. Most children playing in Pop Warner will block at some point in their football careers, whether they play at the high school or college level. By teaching kids to block in Pop Warner football, you teach them a skill that can ensure success in the sport for years to come. Peruse available literature and websites on successful blocking techniques. You can find a number of blocking drills with illustrations by reading through “Youth Footballs Skills and Drills” by Tom Bass. Line up blockers in a three point stance that allows them to move off the ball quickly. A three point stance involves a player placing a hand on the ground while their legs are square with their shoulders. This stance lets your blocker get off the snap with their lead hand in a position to make contact. Teach your players to square their shoulders to the defender’s shoulders and keep their heads up. By keeping shoulders on the same line as th
