Up to now, all the blocks you've been learning have been performed by you and you alone. Today we're introducing you to a block that requires the help of a teammate - the double team!
Double team blocks take a lot of practice to perfect, but the results are well worth the effort. You'll want to make sure you and your partner are working in unison and toward the same goal.
The double team is the most powerful block an offense can direct at any single defensive player. When executed correctly, you'll be directing the combined size, weight, and strength of two players against a single defensive athlete.
The defensive player should NEVER win this engagement. You may find a savvy defender will even drop to the ground hoping to simply tie both of you up in a pile to block the ball carrier.
When executing the block, the offensive man directly in front of the targeted defender will use a drive block as covered earlier in these lessons. The other blocker will use a modified angle block. The combination of these two blocks forms the double team.
As a tight end, you may be part of a double team block with a tackle or a teammate set up in the wing. It all depends on your offensive scheme. When working with the tackle, you'll take on the role of angle blocker. When working with a player on the wing, you'll be the drive blocker.
Go over the relevant previous blocking lessons to refresh your memory and be prepared for whatever role and block you need to implement.
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