Speed Bull Rush (James Harrison)

3 - 5 Fast Steps:
At the snap, sprint straight downfield 3 5 steps, depending on your stride length. Here you're using your quickness to get a step on your blocker, keeping him from setting his feet. You're not initiating contact with the blocker yet, you're simply trying to beat him to the spot that will ultimately be your point of attack.

Hat and Hands:
At the end of your initial sprint, make a strong cut inside off your outside foot. As you do this, plant your helmet right into the pads of your blocker's chest and jolt him backward with your hands. Try to have your head meet his chest and your hands meet his torso at the same time, forcing him back with one concentrated blow.

Create Separation:
The force of your impact with the blocker should knock him back, creating some space between you and him. Take advantage of this space, and use it to either continue your progress toward the quarterback or get around your blocker entirely. Do not get tied up with your blocker, this only plays to his advantage.

Chase Down the QB:
Once you've blown your blocker back and gotten past him, it's time to finish. Keep the quarterback squarely in your sights and go right for him, careful not to overrun your pursuit or let him sidestep you in the pocket. At the point of contact, wrap him up with both arms, drive your legs and take him down.

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[Akreigku]

James and the young caucasian boy went out for tea & crimpets afterwards.

A splendid time.

[lzmusic20]

"make sure you headbut him"<----thats where it all started

[BossByExample]

that white guy does NOT look like a right tackle

[cpSeargant1000cp]

James Harrison got fined for this.

[Snortthesweetener]

so is it 3 or 5 steps? and does it depend on your stride length?

[Clonearc9]

didnt he get fined for this?

[JDM4LlFE]

if you look carefully, you can see james harrison was fined for this

[JibblyFilms]

james harrison was fined for this

[YouOnlyDeleted]

he looks like bald bull

[JonathanLikesDrums]

if you look closely... he got fined

[zyzor]

that kid was way too scrawny to be an O-lineman, it would have been more interesting to see him do that to Matt Light or logan mankins.

[DwightWhite78]

@olemissguy0125 thats why u dont put your whole body into him to knock him over, im saying to push him off his feet, he wouldnt be able to swim move over u if u are arms length away from him. Same type of technique a cb would use on a wr when trying to jam him at the line, if u put ur body into it theyll run rite by u, so u keep them at arms length so u can recover when they try to make their break.