Two- point: Have feet spread the width of the hips, slightly bent knees in a comfortable position with hands on the thighs or knees. Weight should be on the balls of the feet. Shoulders should be even with the hands and knees with the back leaned slightly forward. With this stance the back should be able to make pre snap reads for pass protection on the defensive front and backers.
Three- point: Have feet even and spread shoulder width with the weight on the balls of the feet. Back should be flat with the knees flexed and bent so that the forearm can rest on the inside of the thigh. Lightly place one hand out in front until the shoulders are even. The runners vision is decreased when in a three point stance so this should not be used for pass blocking.
Four- point: The four point stance allows the runner to have all of his weight forward for a quicker burst out of his stance. This stance is used by a Full Back in goal line and short- yardage situations. Have feet spread slightly less than shoulder width with knees bent and flexed. Both hands should be out three to four inches in front of the shoulder pads with a flat back and head straight forward.
It is very important that you do not lean while in your stance. Defenses are looking for any tips or pre-snap reads to get a jump on the offenses plays.
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