How to Fit Up the Numbers as Offensive Guard

Video Transcript

"Hi, this is Sean Hobson, for Expert Village. What we want to talk about now is once our guards have exploded out of their stance, the important thing now is to fit inside the numbers. We want to make sure that their hands get inside the numbers. The part you're looking for is you want to try to get your hands locked into the bottom of the shoulder pads so you have the leverage. That way, you can push up and keep that guy back on his heels. If you can get a defender back on his heels you'll be able to take him anywhere you want. Always remember, the lowest person is the most effective person because they'll have all the leverage. The first part of this is to fire out and fit in the numbers (video demo). You see how he's in the numbers. He's lower right now than the defensive player. Next, we want to roll your hips underneath so you have even more leverage. If this guy is a big guy and can get good push inside, if he drops down and has those hips rolled he won't be able to push him very easily. So, the first part is to fire off, second part is to fit up, the last part is to get those hips rolled up underneath so you have all the leverage. That will make you a really strong guard."