2. The blocker will get as close as possible to the defensive man (about two yards) and spring off his inside foot, thus swinging his outside elbow and arm toward the head of the opponent. This will cause a lifting motion and make it possible for the blocker to extend the entire length of his body in a horizontal position.
3. The blocker must aim his body at the opponent’s throat, trying to make contact with his hip.
4. The defensive man will not allow him to hit him in the throat, but by aiming there he may hit him around the knees.
Follow Through:
1. The follow through will consist of keeping the body extended as long as possible and jumping up and trying to make another block.
The Post-Lead Block
The post-lead block, or two-on-one block, is used to insure the blocking of the most dangerous defensive man, and at the same time give the ball carrier the feeling of confidence that he can concentrate his efforts on whipping the one defensive man to the inside or outside of the man being double-teamed. With this in mind, the blockers are more conscious of turning the defensive man away from the play rather than drive him straight down the field. By using this same method, it makes it possible to cut off the pursuit.