CPR "Funnel" Drill

**timappelgate** · 08-10-2010, 10:10 AM

Pretty fun to watch.

Coach Rhoads' "Funnel Drill" 2010 Practice No. 5 - Cyclones.com

**GeronimusClone** · 08-10-2010, 10:21 AM

Looks like an extended version of what we used to call "nutcracker" drills.

**josh777** · 08-10-2010, 10:21 AM

That's the old Oklahoma drill with layers added (TE blocking LB, and WR blocking DB).

**Cyclone1985** · 08-10-2010, 10:31 AM

Lots of offensive holding going on there.

Our RB's sure look quick and explosive!

**asmosis** · 08-10-2010, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Cyclone1985

Lots of offensive holding going on there.

Our RB's sure look quick and explosive!

Just about to post the same thing. TONS of holding.

**ItsCyence** · 08-10-2010, 10:47 AM

There is holding every play, it's just a matter of keeping the guy close and not letting the zebra see it. On defense, if your being held it's your fault because you didn't keep his hands off. It is harder if your an inside lineman so I acknowledge that though.

**khess83** · 08-10-2010, 10:58 AM

I wonder if that is designed for defense or offense. If O we look good. If D we look really bad! None of the guys were getting off blocks, but as mentioned above there was a ton of holding.

**GeronimusClone** · 08-10-2010, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by khess83

I wonder if that is designed for defense or offense. If O we look good. If D we look really bad! None of the guys were getting off blocks, but as mentioned above there was a ton of holding.

and they knew it was a run play every time.

**pyrocyz** · 08-10-2010, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by khess83

I wonder if that is designed for defense or offense. If O we look good. If D we look really bad! None of the guys were getting off blocks, but as mentioned above there was a ton of holding.

In my opinion it is meant for running backs and wide receivers who take screens. They were working on using their blockers and agility to get through the maze.

**josh777** · 08-10-2010, 11:06 AM

It's for everyone. Just a drill to build some technique but mainly toughness. Defense knows what's coming, other than which side the RB is going to, so they have the advantage.

**besserheimerphat** · 08-10-2010, 11:53 AM

Agree that the drill is for "everyone" but it's about impossible for any drill to not be biased towards either the offense or defense. I think this was biased towards the offense - a blocker for every defender, they were never more than two yards apart and didn't have to fight any traffic to get to a block, and holding was allowed. They were also spaced out enough that the backs never really faced more than one blocker/defender group at a time though they did come in quick succession.

**Benny34** · 08-10-2010, 12:28 PM

I think WR blocking is going to be a huge factor in how successful our offense is next year...its got to get better than it has been. With more and more screens and read running plays, the WRs have to be able to block and block well. If they can, we will have a great season offensively.

**zwclones51** · 08-10-2010, 12:38 PM

Anybody see K.O just straight dominate a guy? I couldn't tell who the D tackle was but it was a pretty nice pancake. It looked like the next play a DT got pancaked again. That will be nice to watch this season. K.O is a beast

**Omaha Cy** · 08-10-2010, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Benny34

I think WR blocking is going to be a huge factor in how successful our offense is next year...its got to get better than it has been. With more and more screens and read running plays, the WRs have to be able to block and block well. If they can, we will have a great season offensively.

This

Back in 2007 at KU, their WR's blocked the every living **** out of the Clones D-backs. It was impressive to see...unfortunately.