blocking sled
blocking sled — noun
1. a heavy padded training sled on metal runners that football players push against
a heavy padded training sled on metal runners that football players push against again and again in practice to build the strength and technique needed to stop opposing players.
Every afternoon, David pushed the blocking sled across the field until his legs ached.
push + [blocking sled] + across + [location] for strength training
The Watanabe family donated two new blocking sleds to their son's high school football programme.
Coach Rafael showed rookies how to keep their backs straight while hitting the blocking sled.
Inês slammed into the blocking sled, driving it four metres back across the grass.
A rusty blocking sled sat abandoned at the edge of the practice field.
- practice sled
sometimes used interchangeably, though 'practice sled' can refer to lighter or smaller sleds for specific drills.
- seven-man sled
a larger version with seven padded pads for multiple players to hit at once; a type of blocking sled, not a perfect synonym.
用法筆記
Almost exclusively found in American football practice contexts. The equipment is most common at high school, college, and professional levels, not in casual or everyday conversation.