Man Blocking Fundamentals And Techniques In The Run Game - Dan Larson

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In this comprehensive clinic, veteran offensive line coach Dan Larson details the core principles and techniques that underpin an effective run game built on man blocking schemes. Drawing from his experience and the Rams’ offensive philosophy, Coach Larson takes you through a progression of drills, game film, and teaching points designed to elevate individual and unit performance in the run game.

The course begins with foundational fundamentals and zone philosophy before transitioning into specific techniques like Tite Reach, wide reach, second-level blocking, vertical doubles, and Duo. Larson provides both conceptual understanding and on-field application through structured drills such as the Fit Drill and Blocks Drill. He closes with an in-depth look at Pin-Pull techniques—supported by detailed drill work and game film—to round out a complete guide to building a powerful and adaptable run-blocking unit.

Ideal for offensive line coaches at all levels, this clinic offers practical, implementable tools for mastering both zone and gap scheme techniques within a man-blocking framework.

Lessons

1 Introduction 6:58 2 Rams Philosophy 7:58 3 Fundamentals 3:56 4 Zone Philosophy 5:28 5 Tite Reach 5:50 6 2nd Level 3:27 7 Fit Drill 6:19 8 2 & 3 Man Tite Reach 4:57 9 Wide Reach 6:12 10 Blocks Drill 4:47 11 IZ Game Clips 8:01 12 OZ Game Clips 9:17 13 Gap Scheme Techniques 3:40 14 Gap Trail Technique 3:20 15 Vert Doubles 2:29 16 Duo Game Clips 6:04 17 Man Blocks/Pin-Pull 1:35 18 Pin-Pull Drills 7:06 19 Pin-Pull Game Clips & Closing 9:25

The Coach

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Dan Larson is the offensive coordinator at North Dakota State University, where he has been part of three NCAA Division I FCS national championship teams since joining in 2019. Larson initially coached running backs before transitioning to offensive line coach in 2021. His offensive line unit played a key role in NDSU’s success, including helping develop All-America tackles and future NFL draft picks Cordell Volson and Cody Mauch. In his first year as offensive line coach, NDSU ranked second in the FCS with 280.6 rushing yards per game and led all Division I teams with 6.21 yards per carry.

As running backs coach in 2019, Larson’s unit rushed for a school-record 4,601 yards and led Division I with 6.41 yards per carry. The Bison produced four 600-yard rushers, including quarterback Trey Lance, who led the team with 1,100 yards and 14 touchdowns. Larson’s coaching career includes previous stints as offensive coordinator at Macalester and Minnesota-Duluth, where he achieved significant success, including a 32-6 record and two NCAA playoff appearances at UMD.

Larson’s experience also includes coaching at Colgate, where he mentored All-America running back Jordan Scott.

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Caterory:	Football/Offensive Line
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Videos:	19