How to disengage blockers · Defensive Lineman Academy

Dec '25 (edited) • 🗣️ General Discussion

How to disengage blockers

Whenever there is a reach block or even just when the OL gets his hands on me first, how could I disengage/shed quickly to go make a play? I know that getting MY hands on them first and locking out is the answer, but I want to be ready in case I'm in that position. Sometimes I'll try to go over and punch their hands away, but it doesnt work. In the clip below (im #49 orange and black but I circle my cursor around myself so you'll see.) you'll see that I failed to disengage in time and the running back ended up scoring. Help from anyone would be great. Thanks, DL

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