Defensive Line Play: Attacking the Quarterback provides a detailed overview of how coaches can develop aggressive rushmen. In a step-by-step, easy-to-apply manner, the DVD reviews the philosophy, techniques, and drills that coaches can utilize to develop a defensive lineman's ability to stalk and sack the passer. The DVD covers the pre-snap ready process, attack stance, proper ball get-off, keys, reactions, and developmental drills for pass rushers who are aligned in an eight-man front.
Among the topics covered:
- Stance and ball get-off
- The karate pass-rush progression
- No-fish hooks
- Boot/naked
- Defensive end edge principles
Biography
- Anthony F. Grazzini is the defensive line coach at Elmhurst College, a position he assumed in 2005. This is his second stint with the Blue Jays, having served at Elmhurst in the same position for two seasons in 1999 and 2000. Grazzini returned to Elmhurst after a four-year stint as the head football coach at J. Sterling Morton High School (IL), from 2001-2004. His coaching resume includes stops at Kohler High School (IL) (offensive coordinator 1994-1995), Concordia University (IL) (run-game coordinator 1995-1996), and Southern Utah University (defensive line 1996-1997). Grazzini played college football at Lakeland College, where he earned all-conference honors as an offensive and defensive lineman. He and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Elmhurst with their son, Evan.
