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You want to see the player “strike quickly” with his hands, be able to recoil and strike again. Players that have to wind up with their hands are giving his opponent an advantage. You always want to see an offensive lineman keep his hands inside. Guards will generally have a little stockier build than a tackle.

Typically you must have 5 players numbered 50-79 on the line of scrimmage, but there are exceptions to this rule when the offense is lined up in scrimmage kick formation (punt or field goal).

The offensive team must be in compliance with the following at the snap: (a) It must have seven or more players on the line (3-19) Eligible receivers must be on both ends of the line, and all of the players on the line between them must be ineligible receivers. No player may be out of bounds.

To get in an athletic offensive line stance, first, make sure your feet are no less than shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your thighs, and slowly sink your hips back. When your hands start to go over the top of your kneecaps, stop. This is the optimal depth for a lineman in a 2-point stance.

A good offensive lineman has to be strong enough to drive his man off the line of scrimmage and control his area in pass protection. Strength can be measured quite simply by watching a player.

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To be successful, an offensive lineman needs to have these five characteristics: intelligence, toughness, work ethic, good character, and athletic ability. A team with five players who have all five of these characteristics will be difficult to beat.

Here are 4 ways to become the most feared offensive lineman in your league. Improve Your Stance. The key to determining who wins the battle between the offensive and defensive lineman is the first step. ... Master Your Footwork. ... Learn the Power of Leverage. ... Gain Physical and Mental Toughness.