Abstract: A football training device for training a defensive linesman player to block aside the offensive linesman in order to penetrate the offensive line and reach the ball carrier. The training device comprises a plurality of simulated offensive line players' helmets attached to spring means and arranged to present a choice such that the defensive linesman may rip to the left or the right to engage a plurality of simulated offensive linesman in a sequential order. The height and relative placement of the helmets may be varied by adjusting means connected to one end of said springs. Means are provided for a coach to stand in the center of the simulated offensive linesman training device and indicate to the defensive player which direction he is to rip.