Battle of the Trenches
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Battle of the Trenches Linemen Camp is sanctioned by the Mississippi High School Activities Association.

Purpose:
The purpose of the Battle of the Trenches Linemen Camp is to create an environment of greater understanding of, and the proficiency with, the fundamentals, techniques, skills, motivation, and sportsmanship necessary for success on the offensive and defensive line.

Eligibility:
In accordance with NCAA rules on prospective student athletes, all boys must be between the grades 9-12. That is, a prospective camper must be entering the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade the fall immediately following the Battle of the Trenches Linemen Camp session. High school graduates are prohibited to attend the Battle of the Trenches Linemen Camp (per NCAA rules). Campers will be matched against other players of the same skill level.

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Cost:
The cost per camper is $125.00. This cost will cover meals, housing and a t-shirt. There is a $10.00 refundable key deposit. If campers want to order pizza at night they must bring their OWN money. Registration deadline is June 1, 2010. Call for team discount at (205) 617-9877.

Location:
Hinds Community College
Raymond, Mississippi
June 17-18, 2010

Directions: Click here.

Areas of Instruction:
Offensive Linemen
- Pass sets, Zone blocking, Cutoffs, Scoops, Pulls, Hand to Hand, Base Blocking, Speed rush, Cross face, and Twist

Defensive Linemen - Ball get-off, Base block and double teams, Evasive pass rush moves, Stretch and Zone, Blow delivery progression, Pass rush angles, Stunt angles, Dip and lean, Counter moves, and Hoop drills.

Sample Schedule
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"Battle of the Trenches Lineman Camp is a great tool for high school linemen. This is the missing element to improving the fundamentals and techniques of offensive and defensive linemen."
Johnny Mims,
Executive Director,
Mississippi Association of Coaches
8:00 - 9:15 Registration 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:20 - 11:20 Practice 9:15 - 10:55 Practice
11:30 - 12:50 Lunch 11:00 - 12:15 Lunch
1:00 - 1:35 Speaker 12:30 - 2:10 Practice
1:40 - 3:30 Practice CHALLENGE  
3:35 - 4:30 College Recruiting 101 Closing Remarks  
4:35 - 5:55 Dinner    
6:00 - 7:50 Practice    
10:00 In Dorm Room    
10:30 Lights Out    
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