His biggest "technique" that is easiest to see on tape on most pass pro plays is using 1 hand to punch the opponent. In a game earlier this year Sidy Sow put two arms out to get on a pass rusher who was able to bat both arms causing him to get off balance and then get right to the QB. He did not use the proper 1 hand technique and was beat easily because of it. Also, the way the players set with their lower bodies and knee position. Wallace struggles with this in pre-season but showed small improvement early on when he was playing, for example.
Scott Peters is a disciple of Bill Callahan, current Titans Line coach but a very highly regarded Line coach for the past 20+ years who has developed interesting training techniques and thoughts on lineman.
Bill Callahan is an offensive line coach who has used a variety of techniques and strategies throughout his career:
There is a Podcast here with much of the techniques talked about and look in the description for video and list of techniques they talk about.
I loved that the system has been studied, tested, is a little unique to historical teaching. It is not easy to learn it all, the fact Lowe has played so well is a testament that it works but next year he'll be able to do more with it and be even better. You still need talent and smarts but if you have that this coaching can take you to another level IMO.
AI search below kind of summarized all the articles on what Callahan/Peters system kind of is but the online podcast and videos are better if you really want to take the time as below really simplifies it.
- Consistency, physical progression, and technique: Callahan prioritizes these qualities in his linemen, with pass protection taking precedence over run blocking.
- Clean pocket: Callahan wants to maintain a clean pocket in the pass game so the quarterback can progress through his reads.
- Solidness and firmness: Callahan wants his pockets to be solid and firm.
- Squareness: Callahan emphasizes squaring off the shoulders and working up the field with squareness.
- Pivot: Callahan teaches a technique where the backside knee pivots in to lower the center of gravity.
- Double under foot fire: Callahan teaches a technique where the line takes a drop, braces, and pops their feet.
- Double dip: Callahan teaches a concept called double dip to double under.
- Hands: Callahan emphasizes getting your hands on people, and that your hands control your feet.
- Hip flip: Callahan teaches a technique where you flip your hips to anchor.
- Practice plans: Callahan is known for being detailed and thorough with his practice plans.
- Prepare like a starter: Callahan believes that every player on the line should prepare and practice like a starter.
