YOUTH FOOTBALL DRILL BOOK - Gregory Double Wing

28. 4-Point StancePurpose:• To teach the basic four-pointstance.Coaching Pointers:• Some players may need toplace more or less weight ontheir hands.• When firing out, check tomake sure they are comingout low and fast. Makeadjustments if not.CSet-up and Instructions:Line the kids up straight across from you and walk them through theprogression of getting in a proper four-point stance. First have them getinto a good hit position and check to make sure they have their feetshoulder width apart, toes and knees pointed straight ahead, a slightbend in the waist, flat back, and chin out. From here, lower the center ofgravity by bending at the knees and sitting. The players rest theirelbows on the thighs. The knees should be at an angle slightly greaterthan 90 degrees. Make any correction then have the players fall forwarduntil both hands are in contact with the ground. The hands are placedshoulder distance apart extended out in front of the player’s head withapproximately 65% of the weight on the hands. The arms are fullyextended. Make sure the toes and knees have remained pointed straightahead and the player is on the balls of his feet, ready to spring forward.The back is flat, and the head is still up with neck bulled. The backremains flat but the tail is elevated slightly above the rest of his body.Walk through the progression again and once everyone feelscomfortable with their stance, have them fire out a few steps on acadence or ball movement.32