SKIP PULL TECHNIQUE The skip pull is one of the most effective pulling techniques used in modern gap scheme football because it allows offensive linemen to stay square to the line of scrimmage while moving laterally and climbing to the second level. Instead of turning their back on the defense, the blocker “skips” by stacking the outside foot behind the inside foot, helping maintain vision, balance, leverage, and body control throughout the pull The technique is commonly used in Power, Counter, GT Counter, Pin & Pull, and other gap scheme concepts where linemen must navigate traffic and block linebackers or safeties in space ✅ Keeps shoulders square to see the entire defense ✅ Improves balance and leverage in space ✅ Allows quicker adjustment to moving defenders ✅ Helps linemen avoid congestion and stay clean ✅ Effective for climbing to second level defenders ✅ Creates better body positioning on linebackers Key coaching points: • Sell the run with the first step • Gain depth and create separation • Stay square while circling back to the play side • Accelerate vertically once the path clears • Finish with leverage and active feet through contact While extremely effective, the skip pull requires disciplined footwork, timing, and body control. Poor technique can cause linemen to drift vertically, lose leverage, or arrive late to the point of attack