Matt Waldman’s RSP Scouting Glossary: Stalk Blocking Basics with Charlotte WR Grant DuBose

Summary: Matt Waldman defines the basics of Stalk Blocking in this edition of the RSP NFL Scouting Glossary with the help of a play from Charlotte NFL Draft Prospect, WR Grant DuBose. What Is Stalk Blocking? When the blocking assignment calls for an offensive player detached from the formation to work toward a defender to execute the block, this is a stalk block. This method involves the receiver being the aggressor/initiator of the interaction without manipulating the defender into believing that he's running a route. The Basic Techniques of Stalk Blocking * Break down in the Contact Zone. * The Contact Zone is within two yards of the defender. * Breaking down involves these components: * A square stance: The hips and pads pointed squarely at the opponent. * The feet are placed at shoulder width to generate a solid base/anchoring point during contact. * The knees and hips are bent in an athletic position to solidify the base/anchoring/leverage. * Maintaining the wide base by shuffling the feet. * Take the air out: Earning a chest-to-chest position with the defender to maximize leverage. * Don't overextend: * Keeping the head and eyes up. * The upper body should not be too far over the knees in an unstable stance. * These body positioning points encourage a stable base for an attack or to handle contact from the opponent. * Hand and arm positions: The intent is to attack the center of the opponent's gravity and maintain a stable position. * Tight hands aiming for the chest plate of the opponent. * Elbows bent. * The punch: Some blocks don't require a punch. When they do . . . * Tight hands * Elbows bent * Uppercut motion * Rolling through the hips with an upward trajectory to generate force without overextending the frame. * Running the feet after contact. * Maintaining a wide base * Shuffling the feet * Maintaining the hands tight and in the chest of the opponent as much as possible. What It Looks Like on Film with Charlotte WR Grant DuBose https://youtu.be/ZQzZCgBPYnw And of course, if you want to know about the rookies from this draft class, you will find the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), with the 2022<a href="http://www.mattwaldman.com/"> Rookie Scouting Portfolio</a> for $21.95. Matt’s new <a href="https://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2020/12/15/new-product-matt-waldmans-rsp-dynasty-rankings-two-year-projection-package/">RSP Dynasty Rankings and Two-Year Projections Package</a> is available for $24.95 If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2020 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge. If you’re a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2020 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that’s included at no additional charge. Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat sexual abuse of children.

Matt Waldman’s RSP Scouting Glossary: Stalk Blocking Basics with Charlotte WR Grant DuBose

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