Teaching the Reach Block with Hussam Ouri (SMU Asst Offensive Line Coach) as part of a GA Talks

Hussam Ouri (SMU GA) talks O-Line Play & Inside Zone Double Teams as part of a GA Talks Session on the Network on 3rd Down Defense.
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[@matthewlopez8521]

How you ever heard of utilizing a rip, yes a rip on offensive, to help finish the reach as apposed to a play side press. It sounds strange but my coach use to teach a rip and it would phenomenally well. Guard goes to reach a 5, he get there and instead of trying to hook block or right arm press him he just rips and runs. And he ends up getting his hat around the play side of the defender. It’s actually kind of genius. A rip, on offensive.

[@Steve-qy8or]

We have taught that for decades on all reach blocks. Actually called it Rip and Run.

[@matthewlopez8521]

@@Steve-qy8or yessir rip and run, I do believe that is an old school technique that isnt taught anymore.

[@dmac4386]

We emphasize using the shoulder to elbow into the chest of defensive player while using rip & run.