Why Set Short – Scott Fuchs, Assistant OL Coach, Tennessee Titans

In this segment from the 2023 Cool Clinic, Scott Fuchs, the assistant offensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans, discusses his preference for the short-set technique in pass blocking. 

Coach Fuchs emphasizes the importance of effort over technique, highlighting how maximum effort on each play is crucial for success on the football field. He explains the concept of task versus result, focusing on the importance of understanding and executing the task at hand rather than being reactive to the defense. Fuchs also touches on creating distortion for protection, simplifying pass-blocking techniques, and the significance of maintaining a wide base for effective pass-blocking.

Fuchs also addresses the technique of angle sets, stressing the importance of turning shoulders to the defender and avoiding oversetting to prevent the defender from gaining an advantage. Additionally, he highlights the role of guards in handling stunts and games to disrupt the defense and maintain control in pass protection.

I know that coaches I have talked to at the high school level really like this idea and see the advantages of teaching protection this way.

The 2024 C.O.O.L. Clinic is just a week away. You can get your tickets for the clinic by joining one of the year-long memberships which provide longer access and additional content at cool2024.coachesclinic.com. I will put that link in the show notes as well.

Here’s Coach Fuchs on “Why Short Set?”

Show Notes:

• The importance of effort over technique
• Reasons for setting short in pass blocking
• Simplifying pass-blocking techniques
• Moving towards the defender to block effectively
• Importance of the first meaningful touch in blocking
• Explanation of the dish concept in offensive line play
• Setting shorter for guards and centers
• Angle sets and stretching the dish concept
• Technique tips for effective pass-blocking
• Winning Edge

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Full Presentation:

Scott Fuchs- Pass Blocking (Short Sets and Techniques)

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