A unique style of blocking the offensive line is called a chop or slash. Over the years, some have called a chopping block a “dirty” technique. A chop or chop works very well and, if taught correctly, can keep a dominant defender at bay. No cut or gash should be attempted with the fierce intent to injure any player. He would get confirmation of the association rules that chopping and chopping the block is allowed before showing it to any player.
Offensive linemen, and sometimes other blockers, use a cut-off blocking technique by legally blocking below the waist (i.e. from the front of the defensive player) in an attempt to bring defenders to the ground, rendering them unable to pursue. to a runner. for the little time it takes the rear to find a hole in the defense. The technique is somewhat controversial, as it carries a risk of serious injury to the legs of blocked defenders.
The San Francisco 49ers of the 1980s and early 1990s were famous for their cutting technique (and leg lash blocking techniques, which is not legal), a maneuver that was finally used in the mid-1990s. 90 for the Denver Broncos of the NFL. The Denver Broncos gained a level of fame by using their cut-blocking style (often called a malicious play by other teams) that produced the best running offense in the NFL for over ten years, but also resulted in many opponents from defensive football for the Broncos will be injured. by the cut blocks. In a 2004 Monday Night Football game, Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Tony Williams was injured for a year after a blockade (by Broncos lineman George Foster), and in 2005, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive guard Paul Spicer was seriously injured in a block cut by Broncos lineman Matt Lepsis. In response to complaints, in 2004, Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan explained to local reporters and showed them a movie of the NFL game (seen and used by coaches only) that demonstrated how nearly all of the NFL teams use cut blocking technique.
As you can see from the paragraph above, there is a lot of controversy in the NFL regarding cut blocking, so make sure if you decide to teach cut blocking to your youth soccer team, be careful. It is important to show only legal and safe techniques for a potentially dangerous block. We use a simple but safe rule regarding cutting blocks. Only if you get hit and you can stay on all fours, can you block the crab. Our coaches make all players drive or get on all fours towards the defender.
