I998 UNIVERSIryOF WASHINGTON

MISCELLANEOUS GENERALINFORMATION

r 1998HuskyFootballSchedule

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GENERALINFORMATION.

A. EmergencyProcedure
Checklist

B. WeightRoomScheduling
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C. TrainingRoomSchedule

D. SpecialEmphasis
HelmetWaiver 3A

E. FiveMajorIngredients
for SquadDevelopment 4
1. Loyalty 4
2. Hustle. 4
ShowCourage
4. CareAboutWinning. .
KnowAssignments ... A

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F.&G. Rulesand GeneralPolicy. .
1. General
2. DressingRoom. .
Practice
4. Injuries,TreatmentandTrainingRoomPolicy
5. Gambling o
o- Publicity-Press,Rbdio,Television- . . . o
TrainingTable. . 7
B. ParkinoComments 1

9. DormSecurity
10. RedShirtRule. . .
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Coach-Player Relationship
Problem
tz- CoachesPhones
1a DormCleanliness.....
14. Anont Pr rla 7
15. UW HousingRule. . . 7
16. TicketPolicy
,t',
Weapons 7
to_ FroshHazing 7
1 9 . PracticePasses 7
20. Females 7
2 1 . Fraternities
22. Fighting
23. T h e f W a n d a l i s m . . . . .
 U of W - 1998- MISCELLANEOUS - Continued:
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GENERALINFORMATION
H. PyramidObjectives
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l. Flexibilig
andWarm-up
Program 9
Weightand Conditioning
In-SeasonProgram 10
K. Weights Schedule 10
t . FirstWeek 10
2. SecondWeek 11
Restof Season 11
L. University
of WashingtonGradingSystem 11
General 11
2. System 11
FiguringPercentages 11
A
FinalGrades 1 1

M. SundayChecklist tz

N. ThursdayChecklist 1?

il. SCHEDULES tc

A. 1998HuskyFootballCoachesMeetingLocations 15
B. Freshman
Schedule to

C. 1 6x 1 1 0T e s tS c h e d u l e 17
D. Weekendltinerary 18
E. FallWeigh-ln
Assignments 19
F. FootballTrainingTable- AugusVseptember. ZU

\f. DormDuty- 1998. 21

H. PracticeFieldOrganization
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t. Two-A-DaySchedule ZJ

J. ThreeWeekCalendar 24?
K. 1 9 9 8F a l S
l c h e d u l e : . . . . :. . 25
ASU,BYU,Nebraska 25
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GENERALINFORMATION
U of W -'1998- MISCELLANEOUS

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S C H E D U L E-SC o n t i n u e d. '.' 26
L. Pre-GameWarmUP
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M. 1998FootballGameWeekPlan

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1il. SCOUTING

A. '
Summerand FallScoutingAssignments
5U
B. Pac-10VideoExchangePolicY' ' 30
'1. Off-SeasonTapeExchange " " " " ' 30
2. TaPeExchange" " "
In-Season 30
3. BYeRule 31
4. Exchangein Season
N-on-Conference J I
5. Rules. .
VideotaPing 32
6. BowlGames
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C. MasterVideoSchedulefor 1998

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 - 1998
UNIVERSIryOF WASHINGTON

HUSKYFOOTBALL
SCHEDULE

September5 ArizonaState Tempe 7:00mst

September
12 Bye

September
19 BrighamYoung Seattle 12:30pdt
September26 Nebraska Lincoln 2:30cst
October3 Arizona Seattle 7:00pdt
October10 UtahState Seattle 12:30pdt
October17 California Seattle ?'?fl nrlr

October24 OregonState Seattle 12:30pdt

October31 USC Los Angeles 1 2 : 3 0p s t
November
7 Oregon 1 : 0 0p s t
Fr rnana
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November
14 Seattle 12:30pst
November
21 WashingtonState Pullman 2:00pst

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ll. DEFENSIVE
CHARTSAND AWARDS

A. DefensiveObjectives- Staff:
1. Win
Hold opponentsto I O Dointsor less.
Scoreor give offensefield position (50 yard line plus _two times).
Cet 4 takeawavs.
5. Preventoffensivebig gains:
Field: 20 yard run, 25 yard pass
TD: l5 yard run,or pass
6. Stopthird down play (Z-10).
7. Stop 3rd and Long play (&t O)
8. Three and out 50o/. of drives
9. No touchdownafter a turnover.
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0. Eightminusyardageplays.

a Turnover Board - Staff

l. Causefumble.
Recoverfumble.
2
Interception.
Block kick.
5. Score.

c. Oubtanding Defensiveperformance- Staff:

The following will be considered
in evaluation:
'I
. Highest grade.
2. Most aggressive.
3. Most rackles.
4. Most assists.
5. RBI'sand big plays.

Kicking Board - Staff:

1- Kick off coverage- lessthan 20 yardsaverage.
2. Punt return- + I O,score,block.
3. Net KickingCamebetterthanopponent.Net puntingaverageunder yards.
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4. Playerof the Week.

Back Up PlayerAward - Staff

F. Big Hit Award

c. Big Plays:
1. Tackleinside20 on KO.
2. Tackleballcarrierfor loss.
3. Knock down pass.
4. Bighit.
5. Extraeffort or oustanding play.
6- Fifteen(15)or moreyardson punt return.
7. Harassthe QB on pass.
8. Stop2-pointplay.
9. Stop 4th down aftempt.
10. Interception-
11. C a u s e df u m b l e .
12. Blockedkick.
13. Recoveredfumble.
14. Scoreon defense- C
H. Husky Hit Board - Pleasesee pagethree (3) for example:
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CHARTSAND STATS:

Cnde Chart- by Came (C.A.):

Kickins

Burton J/ 50 2 0 94 5 1 2 1 1 2 7 7 o 0 lo0
Towns 56 5l 0 0 9l 4 4 3 0 0 0 7 6 1 0 86

B. Cnde Chart- by Season(C.A.):

L. Teamand IndividualPerformance Chart- by Came (G.A.):

l. Team-
a. SuddenChange
b. Penalties
z. Individual- Big Playsand RBI's- ProductionPointChart

D. Teamand IndividualPerformanceChart- by Season(C.A.)

Self-Scouting - by GamdSeason:SeesampleSelf-Scoutreports next page

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IV. DEFENSIVIGAME PLANNING

A. Sunday:
I. Crade PreviousWeek - Awards,Coals, etc. 12.00 StartCrade
2. Personnel- Discuss
3. Opponent Video Study
a. 6:00 Recruiting Calls
b. 7:00 LastYea/s Came
c. LastThreeCamesVideo - as Staffor Individual
On Board- Routes
Plays
Formations
4. IndividualCoaches Study:
a. Protection/lnsideRun - Randy
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b. Coal Line Scoft
c. ShortYardage- Scott
d. Off TackleRuns- Dick
e. OutsideRuns- Scott
f. 2 min. Offense- Scoft
g. Routesand PassActions - Ron
h. RedZone - Dick

B. Monday:
'1.
Eeginregulargameplan
2. Lookfor opponent's tendencies:
a. Down and Distance
b. Hash& Formation
3. What and who we musttake away
4. What coveragesand defenseslook good and bad
5. What adjustmentswith basedefenses
6. Presentwritten scoutingreportto playersby pre-practicemeetings
7. Basicdefenseand coverages:
a. Basicaftack
b- Shortyardageandgoal line
8. What playersneedto be identifiedto haveto be more pressuredor coached?
9. Came planfinalizedbeforep.m. practice
a- Personnel22123124
b. Coal lindshortyardage
c. Playactionpass- 21 personnel
d. Run gamemuststop
e. Pass- Qk game
C. Tuesday:Stop Run
'1.
Shouldplanbe alteredor possibleadjustments?
2. Reviewof shiftingor motionrules
3. Practice- what to put in - (Dirty Dozen)video
4. PM critique of gameplan and video review of practice.
5. Completeopponentgamevideoreview
6. Beforepractice;
a. 21/201121/10,2nd C/Tu Run
b. Play Action Pass
c. 2 Back DB Pass
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d. Back DB Pass
e. Screendraw reverse
 D. Wednesday:StoPPass
l. Total review
2. StudyplayertiPs.
3. Put plan in writingand hand out to players
passes'Dirty Dozen
( Stujy Formationtips,backfieldkeys,stoptop runsand
5. tdeniifyand takeawayQB pressure check-<'
6. Hand out positiontip sheetspre-practice
7. For practrce:
a. Playsvs. Man Pressure
b . 1 1 1 1 Q | l 23 1 4+
c. Fld/StrC EmPhasis
d. Tu and C 3rd Down Defense

E. Thursday
1. Total review,defensivecallsto be usedb1'downanddistance-
2. Removeselvesfrom team- duringpractice siSnalin defenses
3. Work substitutionschemes.
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4. Dir
5. Affi A A
6.
7.
Sidr
For
a.
(Vl,+rt)e{ :tory
b.

F. Friday:
l. Wri ti
2.
3.
Sub
Rev
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c. Saturday:
1. Fina
2. wll
H. WeeklyTot--
't. Tip sheet- WednesdaY
2. CalIsheet- WednesdaY/ThursdaY
3. Thursdaychecklist- WednesdaY
4. Fridaysequence(40 Plays)
5. Fridayseries(2 - 3/outseries)
6. Test- Thursday
7. FinalEdition- ThursdaY
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C (Move,Up,Stenr,Shifi,Doom,Show,Creep,Wide Harvk,Tilt,Slicle)

#Stunts Zone MaMZone Man/Pressure Zoney'Pressure

Stud C6 Free Dbl. Cr C6 - silver P l u gC 4
Evil C4 C6 Combo Dog Out C6 - gold
Tag C7 Cl Special(H) Dog In C6 - gray
#5lant Cl Cloud W€akJetC5 F (West) Rov Dog C6 - red
#Angle C6 Free(Rat) Whip DogC6 - rr.hite
Pinch Dbl. ElitzC6 - bronze
Tilt Purple
Slanr CreenC6 (All)
5hade
Echo

lllff (tlex,Wide, stem,Short,Loose)

NC Zone Man/Zone Man/Pressure (Twist) ZonePressure

N, TA, EV C6 Free(Rat) BackerC5 Y TU LooseFielclDog C4
N T ,N E Mike C6 A
Twist CrashC6 A
Tex B a s hC 6
Tip SmashC6
Tap Mac C6 F
Tonr,Tim BagC6 Y
Steal P l u gC 6 A
5lant RoverC6
Strike RamC6

fLD/STRG, Sell,Over, Kick

Tone ManZone Man/Pressure Zone Pressure

Tim(Dbl) C9 #C6 F Robber #Dbl StintC6 C 9 Cloud
Tonr(Dbl) C9 Cloud C2 Combo #Dbl Blitzc6 #C 9 DoBOur
(Change) C8 Lb uandrt StrDog C6 #C 9 Dog Inside(Srvitch)
#Starburst C2 TighrDog C6 Whip Dog C8
C1 SplitDogC6 \{ham C8
C4 5ilver RocketC9
C7 Cowboy Dog C9 Cloud
C Zorro

H U S K YD E F E N S I V
TEICHNIQUES:
 E ND 5 & S T U D S
TACKLES& NOSE
,/ tecn Spark P a s sR u s h
1 Tech Spark PassRush
'Tech 5 Tech C r o s sS h l d r Contain
f CrossShldr Hancls
- y lecn 5pv Clear
ach Hands 5pv
'l - J tecn Fl a r e
4 Tech Adios
t -4 Tech spv
Shade
Tilr WHIP
BACKERYMIKE
DeePOutRel'Curl Up "D" Crash Contain
9l PassRush Man/Curl2
l-8Tech Blit/Engage C u r l / Fl a t
51 "D" Crash HookCurl3
Ape\ Blit/Contain Flat/Wheel
31 Normal tvVv Shufile
ForceOver ToP Janr Spark
10 UP
Fill Squeeze J t r n kD r o p
"7" Bam Fill Combo
Bu n r P Sky/EasyForce Cut
5craPe Trail/Clamp
Cut 91 ReadForce CrossShldr Combo
CrossShoulder
Rat 5 PassRush
JunkDroP 9
Turn Run Fold
Drain
FruS

FREE ROVER
CORNERS "D" Crash C u r l / Fl a t
Robber l- 8 Tech
lnvert % Tech Bl i t / E n g a g e Flat/Wheel
Tech M i d d l eI / 3 [Jrr
Han.rmer/F unnelAlVheel Blitz/Contain O u t s i c l e1 / l
Deep Y2 Apex
LevelWheel Tech CrossSlrldr' Miclclle I /3
5kate(Runto DeePzone) Fill (lnsideOut LegFree)
Outside1/3 Tech(4) Low Hole
Low Hole (Bump)
Cloud Force(C 1 CLD) B a n di t
-'oss B a n di t c S p l i r9 l - s h o o t
Shoulder N /M 5h Lrffle
lnsideMan 91 Read
u & Engage j unk Drop
Lomoo Sky/Easv
ConrboTech LOmOO
Fold
N o H e l pM a n Cut
Man Free- Outside PressNlan
Bail Man/BailZone
Press/Man
PunchTech
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VII. GE P O R TD. E F E N S E
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A. CoverSheet:

B. OffensivePersonnel:
1. Picturesof all elevenif available.Name,number,height,weightandclass.(Keyback-uppersonnel.
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C. EasicDefensiveInformation
LF F"dteE"),t-Rrns/Passes/Protections.
2. P FavoriteFormations- # of Times,personnelCrouprngs.
3. P FavoriteBackfieldSets- # of Times,Run/pass.
4- P FavoritePersonnel o/o.
Croupings- # of Tinres,Run/pass
5. P Personnel Croupings- FavoriteFormations - Run/Pass
%, Favoriteplays- Run/pasVprotections.
6. P HoleZoneTendencies -
by Croupings RunVpasses.
7- FavoriteCroupingsby Down and Distance.

D. FormationHit Charts:
l. P FavoriteFormationRun Hit Chart.
2. P FavoriteFormationPassHit Chart.
3. P FavoriteMotions/Movements.

E. FieldPositionInformation:
1. F i e l dP o s i t i o n .
2. Formationto EoundaryHit Chart.
3. P FieldPositionTotalsby Down and Distance- Runs/passes.

F. Down and Distance:

1. Playsafterfirstdown run of threeyardsor less.
2. Playsafterfirstdown incompletepass_
3. Playsafterfirstdown backor run for negativeyards.
4. Pla_vs afterfirstdown run of five yardsor more.
5. Playsafterthird down conversion.
6. Playsafterrun of ten yardsor more.
7. Playsafteran offensivepenaltyon firstdown andten plus.
8. Playsrun againstMan Pressure.
9. Playsrun lasttwo minutesof half.
10. Playsrun lasttwo minutesof end of game.
11. S a c k sa l l o w e d .
12- Runsfor losses.
13. C a i n so v e r1 5 y a r d s .
14. QB Checks.

C. P OpponentsKickinFCamevs WashingtonDetense

H. Copiesto Playersare notatedwith a "p,.

l. Copiesof all pagesto Coaches-

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tor the Canreis alsoresponsible

'1.
PresentverbalscoutingrePortto team - Monday PM
2. Seeingthatscoutingr;port is compiled,complete,and stapledand readyto be handedout to plavers
f on tlme.
t 3. Seeingthatall coachesand Peggy(18)havean accuratereportwith their namesin the upperright
hand corner.
4- Seein!thatextrasheetsarecleanedup
5. Seeingthatfive (5)extracopiesof the reportare Sivento CoachHart'
6. F i n a lE d i t i o n .

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VIII. S C O U T I N CR E P O R T . O F F E N S I V T D E F I N I T I O N 5 :

A. R U N S ER I E S :

I st Digit - Eackfieldaction
2 n d D i g i t- P l a yd i r e c t i o n
andP.O.A.

B. PASSPLAYDESCRIPTIONS:

l. QK 3 Step
2. DB? Drop BackPass
3. Wag 8/9 WagglePass
4. Dash8/9 DBP Passw/QB on Corner
5. Max Roll 8/9 QB on Corner
6. Screen8/9 Screenby Position
7. Stop617 1/2 Sprint
8. P # 819 PlayAction passw/QB on Corner
9. MicldleScreen (2, X, H, V, U, Y)
Backs(FB,TB) Receivers
10. S h o v e6l / 7
I l. P# Boot Bootleg

NOTE; For run passor play passuseletter"P" beforerun seriesnumber.

Example: P 42 lso Pass
P 44 SprintDraw Pass
P 38 Dive Option Pass

C. P O I N T SO F A T T A C K- R U N :
EvenNumbersfrom low to high to Tight Endor passingstrength.Odd Nunbersfronr lorl to higlrto open
end or away from passingstrength.

. 9 7 5 3 0 2 4 6 8
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D. OIFENSIVEPFRSONNEL:
'1.
X S p l i tE n d
2. Y T i g h tE n d
3. Z Flanker
4. Wing 4 yardsor lessfrom Y
5. Slot 4 yardsor lessfrom Tackle
6. H T h i r dW R
7. V FourthWR
8. U SecondTE
9. R T h i r dT t
10. T Back Tailback
I 1. F Back Fullback

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 E. OFFENSIVEPERSONNEL USEDIN MULTIPLEFORMATIONS:
1st Digit- # of Back
2nd Digit- # of Tight Ends

t t. 2 - BackOffenses:
2 Back, 1 TE 11

2 Bdcks,3 WR 20
2 Back, 2 TE 22
2 Back, 3 TE
2. 1 - BackOffenses:
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1 Back,I TE, 3 WR
1 Back.4 WR 10
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1 Back,2 TE
3. 3-BackOffenses:
3 Back, 1 TE 3l
3 Back, 2 WR 30
3 Back, 2 TE 32

F. FORMATIONRECOGNITION (SeeDiagrams,Sedion 100):

1. DoubleWidth 2 Back:
Pro fl, Split, Strong,Weak, King, Queen, Near, Farl
TwinsOpen ll, split, Strong,weak, Kin8, Queen, Near, Farl
Slot Open fl, Split, Strong,Weak, King, Queen, Near, Farl
Tiger l, Split,Strong,Weak,King.Queen,Near,Farl
.l (Ace):
2. Double Width Back
Ace TwinVPro
Ace Slot Slo/Pro
Ace Boundary Pro/Twins(FSL)
Ace SlotBoundary Prol5lot (F5L)
Ace DoublesWide Slot DoubleTwins
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Ace Doubles5lot DoubleSlot
Ace Doubles DoubleFlanker
Ace DoublesTite DoubleWing
Ace Trips Open TwinsTripsw/Open End
Ace Trey Open ProTripsWopen End
3. SinPleWidth 2 Back:
Twins fl, Split, StronS,Weak, King, Queen. Near, Farl
Slot [, Split,Strong,Weak, King,Queen,Near, Far]
Flanker l, Split,strong,weak, King,Queen,Near,Farl
wing l, Split,Strong,weak, King,Queen,Near, Farl
Unbalanced ll, Split,strong,King,Queen, Near,FarI
Sinslewidth 1 Back(Ace):
Ace Trips Twins TriPsw/Tight End
Ace Trey Pro Trips w/Tight End
5. 3 BackFormations (Bone,POW l, I Bone,Big l, T):
Right/Left Open End,TightEnd
Tight 2 Tighs
Open 2 OPen Ends
6. Empt.vftripJPro, Trey/Twins, etc.)
7. Eunchffrey, Trips,OPen)

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 D. PassingCodes: Seriesof 2 letter codeswhich indicatethe route of each receiver. Only the Route
involved in receotionneed be indicated.

#1 Wide ReceiverRouteCode:
Co - Co Post- PT PostComer - PC Dig - DC
Comeback- CB Sideline- 5D Fade- FD Out & Up - OU
Slani- 5L Out - OT Hitch- HT Shakeed - SO
U n d e r- U D ln- lN
#2 ReceiverCode:
Seam- 5M Post- PT Flag- FC Dig - DC
Sideline- 5D Hook - HK Wheel- WL Out - OT
F l a t- F L U n d e r- U D M i d d l eH o o k- M H In- tN
Tight Ends- Routecode:
Seam- SM Flag- FC Dig - DC Side- SD
Hook - HK Wheel- WL Option - Op Out - OT
FIat- FT Shakeln - 5l Middle Hook - MH Cross- CR
Drag - DR
RunningBack - RouteCode:
Seam- 5M Divide- DV Out - OT Hook - HK
Option - OP Circle- CR Flat- FT Flare- FL
Wheel - WL Under- UD

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HOOK HOOK FLARE
WF FOLLOW OPTION FLAT
WH MH SH sLANT S F oursHAKE
UNDER HITCH
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SEAM
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vs. mirrored ace back strongzone - arm strengthof QB \.-J

B.O.H-vs. balancedor mirroredacestrongzone - Big Field

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 C. DefensiveCoverageCodes:

1. Z 1 Robber
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I 3. 23 3 Deep
4. z4- QTRS

5- Mn Man/Free
6- 7l? ZonelPressure
7. WP Man/Pressure

XI. PROTECIIONIDENTIFICATION:

l st Digit # of Back
2nd Digit # of protectors
3rd Digit Tag variablein protection (Quick,Strong,Weak, lurn)

A. 2-BackProtections: O - Ouick
1. 280 2 Back 8 Man Protection 28Q
2. 27O 2 Back 7 Man Protection 27Q
3. 260 2 Back 6 Man Protection 26Q
4. 25O 2 Back 5 man Protection

B. 1 BackProtection;
i. 180 1 Back I Man Protection 18Q
2. 17O I Back 7 Man Protection 17Q
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3. 160 Back 6 Man Protection Split)
4. 162 I Back 6 Man Protection(Ace Hot) Protect4 Off 3 Man Side
5. 163 I Back 6 Man Protection(Y Hot) Protect4 Off 2 Man Side
6. 152 | Back 5 Man Protection 15Q
(Ace FreeReleaseto 2 MS)
7. 153 | Back 5 Man Protection
(Ace FreeReleaseto 3 MS)

c. EllprylN-a-8-acklflo iols:
1. 060 0 Back 6 Man Protection o5Q
2. 052 0 Back 5 Man Protection(Ctr to 2 MS) 0sQ
3. 053 0 Back 5 Man Protection( Ctr to 3 MS)

D. ProtectionDiasrams:
Pleaseseefollowingpages- 25 - 33.
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FORTTRMS:

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frap i.e.,44F
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P (BeforePlay) Passi.e.. P46
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TB Throwbacki.e., 82TB
s Stopi.e.,82S
CB Cutbacki.e.,30CB

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Screen
FL Flood
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LO Load
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CRB CounterRollback
WAG Wagglei.e.,WagglePass(8acksSplits/Cuard
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 INFORMATION
GENERAL

l. Objectives 100
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ll. The HuskYTackle i00

lll. TerminologY 101

A. Team 10'l
B. Line and Linebackers 104
C. Linebackers and Secondary 105

lV. Defense- SaveTimeAVaste Time 108

A. Latein Half and Came 108
B. WasteTime 108
C. SaveTime 108

V. DefensiveHuddle 109
A. Formationof Huddle 109
B. Procedure 1r0
C. Communication 110
D. lmportant 110

Vl. FrontArea of ResPonsibilitY 111

( Vll. ldentification
Personnel 1l1

Vlll. IndividualAlignments 112

lX. FormationRecognition 113

X. OffensiveBlocks 123
| ,13
A. Line and Linebackers
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B. Secondary

Xl. OffensiveBlockingSchemes 127

 CENERAT
INFORMATION

I. OBJECTIVES:

A. wtN
B. Hold opponentto 10 pointsor less.
C. Scoreor give offensefield position(50 yard line plus two times).
D. Cet four tu rnovers
E. Preventoffensivebig-gainer
F. Stopthird down plays(sevenof ten)
C. Stopthird down and long plays(eightof ten)
H. Threeand out 50o/oof drives
l. Allow no touchdownaftera turnover. (Suddenchange)
J. At leasteightminusyardage
plays.

II. THE HUSKYTACKLT

A. CET UNDERHIM, PADSDOWN, KNEES
BENT,BACKFLAT
B. SQUAREUP - EYES
ON BALL.
C. D O U B L EU P P E R
CUT
D. CRABCLOTH,LOOKTO sKY
E. ACCELERATE
FEET,
RUNTHROUCH
F. CREATETAKEAWAY.

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 Ill. TER/vllNOIOGY
A. Team:
( l.Acap.Areafrominsidefootofoneoffensiveguardtotheoubidefoot
., of the center-

2- Atert- Call usedin outsidepressurecrashesto alertthe Roveror Whip to crash

vs-#3 receiverin D area. Tellslinebackerto the sideto pick up #3'

3. Roex- Halfwaypoint betweenwide receiverand EMOLOS

4.Bcap-Areafrominsidefootoftheoffensiveguardtoinsidefootofthe
offensivetackle-

5. Backside- The sideawayfrom which an offensiveplay is directed'

6.Btitz-Astuntinvo|vingadefenderaggressive|yrushinginside"C"area
on the snapof the ball'

7.CGap-Areafrominsidefootofoffensivetack|etoinsidefootoftight
end.

8. C. P.- CoachingPoint

9. China- Call usedto alertthe curl defenderto widen underoutside

receiver.
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10. Clamp- Call madeto alert7 Techto engageand coverTightEndto his
side.
.l for keepingthe QB to the insidevs a pass'
Contain- Responsibility
1.

12. rushingoutside"C"
Crash- A stuntinvolvinga de{enderaggressively
areaon the snaPof the ball'

13. eieep - Starta normaldepth,walk to up at snapof ball'

14. D Cap - Areafrom insidefoot of tiShtend to insidefoot of a wing'

.15.
Dash- PassActionwhere QB setsinitially,then sprintsoutsidetackle
box.

16. Doom - Doublemove call-

17. Draw- A play initiatedby passaction,but the ball is Sivento a back'

18. DropbackPass- Passthrown within the guardbox' QB, afterthe snap'

retreatsto throw the football-
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 19' Fit - Responsibirity
for meeting
theend run insideoutand makingthe tackre
forcingit wide. Responsible or
foreB to pitchvs.an oplon.
20' Flanker- An offensive
ba5kwh_ois removedby morethanfour yardsfrom 7
formation andisnoton the L.O. S. the

21' Frow- Thedirectionthatthe bafland/oroffensivebacks

moveafterthe snao.
22' Force- Responsibirity
of turningtheend run insidewhirekeepingthe cut
at a minimum.Responsible backhore
for pitchvs.an option.
23. - Fourmenon LOS.
Heav.v

24. Husky- Carrmadeto indicate

we areaboutto makean rnterception.
nowbecomeoffensive A defenders
brockers.
We mustfirstbrockthe intendedreceiver.cannot
blockbelowthewaist.Retumballto nearsideline.

25. Kev- A manor a movementbytheoffense

whichindicates
the playandyour
immediatereaction
to it.
26. L. O. S.- Lineof Scrimmage

27. Move - Call madeto changedefensive

front on verbalcall from LB.
28. Naked- When the eB goesoppositesweepactionwith
the ba , no brocker.
29. Omaha- Callusedto erasethehuddlecall. Be alertfor
new call.
30. QrUide- The sideto which an offensiveplay is directed.

31. P. O. A. - pointof Attack

32. Peter- call usedin punt and field goalsituationswhen

the ball crossesthe L. o. s.
Alertsdefenders to getawayfrom the ball. Means,DoNT ToucH rTll
crr nway
FROMIT!

33. PlayActionpass- A passattemptedoff a runningplay

fake.
34. Pursuit- Takingthe properangleto interceptthe ball carrrer.

35. Read- Secondary

and OLB forcebasedon releaseof TE.

36' Seai Principle- Reactionof DefensiveLinemanand L'nebackerto the

offensive
blockingschemewhich determinesB and C responsibitities.

37' - calr usedin Tuff c4 to arertunderneath

Riverside zone defendersto drop away
from Wide Receivermotton.

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 3g. Roll Away - passactionwherethe QB rollsawayfrom your sideand threatensthe
corner.

39. pivot)to your sideand threatens

RollTo - Passaction;wherethe QB rolls(reverse
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the corner.
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40. RunAway - Runningplaydirectedawayfrom your side'

41. RunTo - Runningplay directedto your side'

42- to a shortreceiver
screen- A playwherethe passergivesgroundand passes
behinda wall of blockers.

43. Sell- Call usedin Huskydefenseto 8et up 4-3 alignmentby front and linebackers
'down" look in the Secondary'
and a safeties

44. Shed- To get rid of blocker-

45. Show- Alignmentusedto simulatezonepresnap,when a Dog is called'

46. Shift- Call madeto free insideDefensiveLineto changegapsindependentlyprior

to snap.

47. slot - An offensivebackwho alignswithin four yardsof the oT and insidea split
tno-

( 48. SprintAwav - Passactionwherethe QB sprintsawayfrom your sideand threatens

tne corner.

49. sprintTo - Passactionwherethe QB sprints(comesstraightout)to your sideand

threatensthe corner.

50. of offensive
stay- Huddlecall tellingteamto stayin defensecalledregardless
formationor situation.

5.1. stem- call madeto changedefensivefronton time, beforesnap,with no verbal

call.

52. StopAction- Passactionwherethe QB eitherrollsor sprintsand setsup inside

tacklebox.

53. of the formation'(2 ReceiverSide)

StrongSide- Sideof the strengXh

103
 54. Throwback- Splitbackfieldactionwith eB sprintingin one direction.

55. Twins- An offensivebackwho arignsmore than four yardsoutside

the or and
outsidethe splitend (X).

56- llp - Alignmentusedto pressL. O. S. and simulateDog.

57' Wagsle- Whenthe QB goesoppositeinsiderun actionwith the ball

with blocker.
58. WeakSide- Sideawayfrom strengthof the formation.

59. Wide srot- An offensivebackwho arignsmorethan four yardsoutside

the or,
insidea Spl,tEnd.

60. wing - An offensivebackwho is arignedoff the L. o. S.within four yards

of the TE.
6 1. X-SplitEnd
y - TightEnd
Z - Flankeror SlotBack
!l - SecondTightEnd
H - ThirdWide Receiver_ Displacedback
R - Rhino- ThirdTE
V - FourthWide Receiver

B. Lineand Linebackers:

1. Adios- 2 | or "0" techniqueplayerdrop. a

2. - prayersawayfrom frow nevera[owing the balr
BacksideLeverage
,^^^ to crosstheir

3' Bite- A techniquewhereyou tackreeB on dive or speedoption. staysin -c"

area,
doesnot feather.

4. Blue- A call to determinestuntor dog to our left.

5. Brown- A callto determinestuntor dog to our right.

6. Chase- On flow away,checkfor cutback,counter,reverseor brokenplay on

offensivesideof L. O. S.

7' Counterpoint-Apoint one yardbehindthe defensivetacklesinitial alignment.

On
flow away,checkfor cutback,counter,reverse,or brokenplay passing"through
this
potnt.

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9. - Technique
Feather usedin playingtheoptionwhenyou haveslowQB to pitch
responsibility
on the LOS.

10. .. . Fold- A technique

usedby OLB- playcutback
vs.runaway.

11. ln - Callto S/EfromOLB. Indicates

OLBis rushing.

12. Qff - CallmadefromOLBto S/Eon hisside.Indicates

OLBisdroppingon pass.

13. Plug- ILBhasdive,Stud/E

hasQB vsoption.

14. Slip- Sparkchargeby Studor Endcalledby linebacker.

15. Spy- Coverage

of nearbackM,/Mby containrusher.

16. Wide- CallfromLBto End/Stud

to play9 technique.

C. Linebackersand Secondary:

l. Bam-Jamtechnique
on TightEndby LB'er.

2. Blit/Engage- Techwheredefenderengages
an offensivebackwhile dogging.

3. Bump- Balanceof Linebackers

to formationor passingstrength.

4. Bumo & Run- Techniqueof tight manfor man coveage in which defenderaligns
tight to the receiverand deniesthe receiverthe abilityto run an insidepattern.

5. Sunch- Threetight receiveE.

6. Catch - A techniqueof lVr/Mcoveragein which the defenderwaits for the receiverto

come to him then "hammers"him and runswith him in tight M/M coverage.Try to
force a collision,force receiveroff his routeand deny insiderelease.

7. CheatRule- Playerin coveragecheatingdirectionof flow keepingopposingplayers

insideand underneath.

8. Cloud - Call givento comer to forceperimeterrun and to coverflat on pass.

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9. Combo- A callto indicate
two or morepassdefendersplayingtwo or more
receivers.
Theirmenwill bedetermined by the routes.

1o- crack- A callto indicate

to a defender
thata wide receiveris blockingbacktowarf
theball. cornerwill usuallybethefirstto recognize
thisandshouldinout, -crao.
2 f--^-1.'

'1. - Distance
I Cushion thedefender
keepsoff thereceiverIn coverage.

12. Doublewidth - Bothsidesof theopponents

formationaresplitby morethanfour
yards.

13. Easv- Call givento oLB to forceperimeterrun and to covercurl-flaton a pass.

14. Ernpg - A call usedby the secondary

to indicateany no backset.
'15.
FindWork - FreeDB readingmostdangerousroute.

16. Hammer-Atechnique
of hittinga receivertodelayor drivehim off his course.

17. Hawk-Call givento the linebackerto align away from p.s. in a 2x2 or a two 3 man
surfaceset(22personnel).

18. lam - An insideshadealignmentof whip or Roveron a wide receiver. Do not let

receiverreleaseinside.

19. Lock- Man to man,"no combo."

20. !!M - Man{c.Man

21. Mirror- Maintenance by a linebackerof the samerelativepositionto the L. o. s. as

the QB: i.e.,as,deepas he is deepand as wide as he is wide.

22. Quick_%ss- Threestepacrion by eB.

23. Read- Secondary

or LB forcedependingon releaseof singlewidth TE.

24. Rio/Liz- Callby FSto indicateformationstrength.

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 25. secondaryForce- Responsibilityfor supportonceall threatof passis eliminated.
rorce if piimaryforcebreaksdown. Keepoutsideleverageon the ball'

T 26. shadow- A termthat designates

.. Defenderswill not cotlision
no contactin a passoffense- passdefensedrill.
when goingfor the ball'
receivers

27. singlewidth - one sideof the opponentsformationis tight and one side is splitby
morethan four Yards.

2g. skv - call given to safetyto force perimeterrun and to cover curl-flat on a pass.

29. Slow Man - A defensivebackor linebackerin NVMcoverageplayingwith a

minimumcushion. Normallyusedwith a Dog or in goal line coverage'

30. IWM coverageon sideawayfrom passingstrength'

Special- Indicates

31. Slat- Coverage designedto give additionalcoverageto a receiver,

ad.lustment
or formation.
receivers.

32. to remindofthe possibilityofa vertical responsibility.

stress-AlerttoLinebacker

33. Tight Formation- opponentsformationwhich hasno man splitby more than four
yardsfrom the restof the formation.

34. Under- Calt madevs a passto indicatea receiverrunningan undemeathroute'

i.e.:delay.
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35. Walk - An alignmentwhich putsa defenderfour yardsoff L O S and splittinSthe
differencebetweenthe wide receiverand Endman on L' O' S'

36. wall off - Denyingan insiderouteto a receiver,maintaininsideout leverage.

37. WS - Weak Side

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IV. - SAVETIME_ WASTE
DEFENSE TIME

A. Latein Half and Game;

1. When Ahead- WasteTime

.,
a. Defenses:
1. CamePlan
2. 80 Normal
3. 80 Victory

b. Backs:
'I
. Stop long passes
2- 8e alertfor out routes
3. Don't gambleon fieldingpunts
4. Stoptrick plays(i.e.,Double pass)

c. Llnemen:
'1.
Stoptrick plays,i.e.,Draw, Screen,Reverse
2. Contain- Cive shortyardsto preventlong runs.
3. Bealertfor no huddle.Checksidelinefor signals
4. No penalties

d. All
1. Keepballcarrierin bounds.
2. Keeppassreceiverin bounds.
3. Beslowin geftingoff the pile.
4. Don,tcalltimeout.
5. Stayin bounds.
6. lf hurt,but can run,getoff fieldwithourcallingtimeout.

2. WhenEehind- SaveTime
a. Backs:
1. Forcetough,but keepball outside.
2. Playtighter.

b. Linemen:
'I
. Penetrate
2. Createfumble
3. Unpilequickly

c. All
1. Checkbenchfor "timeout" call.
2- Cet ballcanierout of bounds.
3. Unpileand huddlequickly.
4. Interception/Punt
Return:Cet to boundary;get what you can.
5. Makethemfumble.Tacklethe ball.

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DEFENSIVE

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l. t ow-G- N-E)
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a. Feetshoulderwidth apartand parallel.
b. Handson knees,headuP.

2. MiddleRow- (S- W)
a. Line up facingin, betweenthe two outsidemen.
b. Handson hips,headuP.

3. BackRow- (C- FS- C)

a. Feetshoulderwidth apartand parallel
b. Handson hiPs,headuP.

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1' Noseholdshandsup and defensewill line up on him. He must standtwo vardshphr."rrr.^

ball. "'""'"'"h
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2. Whip will declaremiddleor hash.
3. Noq-callis responsibre for gettingthe substitution
changesfrom bench.
4. Call Backerwill call defenses(only once),i.e.,"C Covei q".
5. ca Backerwifl givea "Ready-Break."Everyonewi say "Break,"craphanos,
and HUSTLEto
position.

C. Communication:
TThefollowingplayersare responsible
for communicating
pre-snapcalls:
I

;t. Hash,/Middle:Whio
'2.
Down/Distance:Rover
3. OffensivePersonnel:Whio
4. HuddleCalls:Backer/Mike
5. Formation:All Linebackers and DefensiveBacrs
6. Whip Right/Left:Whip
7. RunningStrength(Right/Left):Mike
8. PassingStrength(Rip/Liz):FreeSafety
9. Dog or StuntDirectionCall (Brown/Blue):Dogger/Linebackers
'10.
PitlReno:FrontSeven
1 1. Move call: Mike

D. lmportant:

1' Cet in and out of the h uddleasfastaspossible.This is necessary

to get defensivecall
from bench. cet out quickryto get necessaryadjustments and additi-onar
cats.
2' Therewill be no talkingin the huddleby anyone,exceptour Call Backer,unressa
rrmeout
hasbeencalled.
3. lf you do norhearthecall,say"CHECK".The callwill be repeated.
4. When offensivecenterputshis handson the ba|, be in your defensivestance.

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 VI. FRONTAREAOF RESPONSIEILITY:

7 9
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A Rr- Letter- Cap desiSnationsfor gap responsibility.

o.2.4.6 Head Up - Responsible for outsrdegap.
2.4. " lnside" Head Up - Responsible for insidegap.
1. 3 . 5 7 . 9 Shadeon designatedoffensiveman.

( vll. IDTNTIFICATION:
PERSONNET

FirstNumber : Numberof Backs SecondNumber: NumberofTightEnds

10 Wide SIot)'
One Back,No TightEnd,(FourWide Receivers)/(Double
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B. 11 One Back,One TightEnd,flhree Wide Receivers

).

a 1 ) One Back,Two TightEnds,flwo Wide Receivers).

D. 13 One Back,ThreeTightEnds,(OneWide Receiver).

E. 20 Wide Receivers).
Two Back, No TightEnds,Cl-hree

f. zl Two Backs,One TiShtEnd,Owo Wide Receivers).

Two Back, Two TightEnds,(OneWide Receiver).

H. 23 Two Backs,ThreeTight Ends,(No Wide Receiver).

t. 30 ThreeBacks,No TightEnd,fiwo Wide Receivers).

J. 3l ThreeBack, One TightEnd,(one Wide Receiver).

K. 32 ThreeBacks,Two TightEnds,(No Wide Receiver).

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 LINE
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t. BasicRulesPertainingto DefensiveLine
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il. BasiclnformationPertainingto DefensiveLine 201

A. Principlesof Line Play 201

B. Fundamentals/Technique/Effort 201

ilt. DefensiveLine Techniques 203

A. RunTechnique 203
B. PassTechnique 20s

lv. Priorities 207

A. lf Alignedon theTE 207

B. lf Alignedon Tackle 207
C. lf Alignedon Cuard 207
D. lf Alignedon Center zu/

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A. lf Alignedon TE- C Cap 207

( B. lf Alignedon Tackles 208
C. lf Alignedon Cuard- B Cap 210
D. lf Alignedon Cuard- A Cap 211
E. lf Alignedon Center 213

vt. Charges 213

A. Bull or Coal LineCharge 213

B. SparkCharge 214
C. JetCharge 214
D. Cap Charge 214

v l t . PassRushTechnique 2't5

A. BasicMusts 215
B. Typesof PassRush 216
 LINE
DEFENSIVE

I. BASICRUTES
PERTAINING
TO DEFENSIVE
LINE:

A. Ad offensiveplayerfrom tackleto tacklemay not adjusthis handsonce he is in a 3 or

4 point stance.He may shiftfrom a 2 point stance,or adjusthis feet. A slot, wing, or
tight end may adjusttheir stance.

B. lf you jump offsidesand don't makecontact,get back!

C. lf the offensiveman jumpsoffsides,you mustmake instantaneous contactwith him.

Don't chargeout to hit him lateasthis would be an offsettingpenalty.

D. On all fumbles,you may advancea fumblethat hits the ground. You may advance a
fumblecaughtin the air that hasnot touchedthe ground. Fumblesbehindthe
L. O. S.can be advanced-use handson ball. You cannotadvancea " Muff".

E. Recoverall passesthatdon't crossthe L. O. S. Letthe refereedecidewhether it is

forwardor lateral.

F. NO LATEHITSAFTER THEqB HASTHROWNTHE BALLor when the runneris

down or out of bounds- Be the Nastiest"Legal" Player.

C. You musthaveyour mouthguardin duringeachplay. A time out will be chargedI

time out (morethan three per hal0 is a five yarct
our teamif you don't. An excessive
penalty.

H. lf you are replacedby a substitute,

you mustdepartat the sidelinenearestyour
bench.

l. On the command"move"we will be movingto new positionsin relationship to men

and the L. O. S. Keepyour handson the groundand be readyto reactas you are
moving.

J. Therecan be no passinterferencebehindthe line of scrimmage.Be recklessin

handlingpotentialreceiversbehindL. O. S.

K. All defensiveplayersareeligibleto catch(lntercept"Husky") a forwardpass.

L, lf a defender
tipsa ball.anyoneon the field is eligibleto catchthe ball.

M. Once a passhasbeentipped,passinterferenceis no longerpossible.

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 ]I. TO DEFENS]VE
BASICINFORMATIONPERTAINING LINE:

A. Principlesof LinePlaY:
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1. - know your assignment and thoseof your teammates.Seethe
' Concentrate
big Picture.
2. Playsidelineto sideline- play hardeverysnap.
3. Recognize, identifyand communicate the formation- know formation
tendencies.
4. ldentifyalignmentof key offensiveplayers.
5. ldentifyspacingof receivers - know tendencies.
6. Recognizesubstitutes by numberand position-
7. Knowthe strengths and weaknesses of the defense.
B. Knowfield position,hashmarks and down and distance.
9. ldentifythe differencebetweenoffensiverun and pass.
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O. Learnto keepyour shouldersparallelto the L. O. S.rProtectyour outside
arm and leg. N -
l l. Be a greattackler. Alwayswrap up and accelerate throulh-theball carrier.
12. Usea consistent stance. Don't tip off a blitz.
13. Always key the football. Don't takea falsestep.
14. Stayon your feet. lf you get knockeddown, bounceup. Never lay on the
sround.
15. Be the leaderof your defense.Leadby exampleon and off the field.

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B. DefensiveLinemenmustmasterbasicFundamentals. Technique,and combine them with
fanaticalEffortto be successful.You mustknow or give the followingon every Defensive
PlaY:

1. Fundamentals:
a. Stance- Must allow you to execute. (Weighton hands-)
b. Alignment- Must be exactto ensuresuccess.
c. Assignment - Bothin the huddleand at the L. O-'S-,know what to do'

2. Technique
a. Cet Off- Explodestepon ball movement.
b. Target- Handsand eyesmustfind breastplate-
c. - grabcloth - control.
Cloth- Strlkebreastplate
d. Seoarate- Lock out.

3. Effort
a. Escape- Disengageblockerwith escapemove - hands-
b. Pursue- Properangleto ball - passrush included.
c- Tackle- Endplay by executingHuskyTackle.

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B l. Fundamentals
a. Stance- Nose,Tackle,End,Studusethreepoint stance(four point stance
possible).Kneesbent,backflat,toes pointedstraightahead,foot to gap
responsibleup with approximateheel-toestagger.

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1. Nose/Tackle - Offseton OC to call sideon L. O. S.
2. End/Stud- Play5 or 7 techniquedependingif TE to your side.
c. -
Assignment EnsureCap responsibleis secure.

82. Technique: Playlow - attackthe L. O. S. Playwith your feet in the neutralzone. ?

a. Cet off - Keyball movement- EXPLODE!Cet upfield- ATTACK! Key on run,
neverwait for key.
b. Target- Shoothandson ball movementto breastplate of OL. Looktargetin with
eyes- Think DefeatYourMan!
c. Cloth - Strikecloth or breastplate.Playpad underpad and pop hips on contact.
Keepthumbsup and lock out.
d. Separate - Lockout, usehands- disengage offensiveman. Use arm under rip to
acaano

83. Effort: Use maximumall out effort. Be Fanatical!!!

a. Escape- Usearm rip with handsto disengage offensiveman. Staylow, keepfeet
freeand adjustproperangleto ball carrier.
b. Pursue- Takeproperangleto guarantee a collisioncoursewith the ball carrier.
c. -
Tackle Endplay by executinga HuskyTackleon ball carrier.

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|il. tINE TECHNIQUES:
DEFENSIVE

A. Run Techniques:

1. '' 1 - 9 Tech- Basetechniquedescribedin ten steps.

2. CrossShoulder- Techniqueusedby T's and E'sto fill the insidegap of a
lead blocker. ldentifyblock sprintto drive the sameside,sameshoulderup
and throughthe hip of the offensiveblocker. Rip with the arm and bend to
the ball. Staylow, forcethe ball to bounceoutsideor makethe tackle if the
BC staysinside. Techniqueusedon traps,ctrs,or power kick out blocks.

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gap for US to sparkinside. Also guarantees
containor flarecontrol if ball is
thrown to RB in flat.

T/N attackgap of OC, key run/pass(expectrun). Sellgap responsibilityand

pull OC to "A" Cap. lf ball threatensgap, makeplay. lf ball goesaway,
pursue. lf ball comesto takea pursuitcourseto maketackle. KeepPads
Down! DisengageG when VS clearsthe "8" Cap.

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 4. T i l t - T e c h n i q ubey 1 - 2 ( A " C a p )p l a y e r .A l i g nf e e tp a r a l l etli l t e dt o
OC. Stepwith up foot to frontsidehip of C. Key far guard. Keep pads
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trap block. Lowershoulder,stepwith nearfoot and usehandson blocker.
Deliverand maintainoutsideleverage- throw inside.
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D. PassTechniques:

i. Adios- Techniqueusedwhen "O" or " 1 - 2" techniqueplayersetsoffensive

linemanthen drops5 to 8 yardsdeep lookingto defendTE, NB, Crosser,or
QB on a scramble.

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coverageon releasingback. Accelerateon snapof ball, key backand rush
you havehim man to man.
QB. lf backreleases,

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tackle, or passingstrengthtackle sets OC, then drops and walls ouside
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 IV. PRIORITIES:

A. lf alignedon the TE:

1. ProtectCap responsibility.
( 2. AttackTE,Keynearback, T BSlineman.
3. Stepwith outsidefoot at TE (7).
4. lf T blocksdown - squeeze(7).
5. lf T pullsout - widen.
6. Never get cut off - sifted(7).
7. Rushpassin ProPerlanes.

B. lf alignedon Tackle:
1. ProtectC Cap (S),S Cap (14).
2. Controldive,off tackle,trap.
3. Must squeezeor crossshoulderall insideplays.
4. Vs optionT hasnearbackif OT block down. lf OT blocksstraightaheador outside,T has
C Cap responsibility.ConstrictB Cap, control C Cap. You have QB if he getsto C Gap.
Attack- do not slow play- if QB givesball to dive, squeezeback to ball-
5. Nevergethooked.
6. Rushoassin ProPerlane.

C. lf alignedon Cuard:
1. Protect8ap resPonsibilitY.
2. Keyfoot of guardand reactto blockingscheme.
3. Squeezeor crossshoulderall playsfrom gap responsibility-
4. Rushin properlane- gap responsibility.

( D. lf alignedon Center:
1. ProtectA Gap ball side.
2. Keycentershead. Attack! lf he triesto scoopfor the backsideLB. Closeon the centerand
play backsideupfield.
3. lf hookedreleasebacksideand penetrate.
4. lf centergetsoff L. O. S., you must make the tackle as you probablygot the backide LB
blocked.
5. lf pass,rushgap responsibility.

V. REACTIONS:
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. lf alignedon TE- "C" Cap reactions: r o
1. TEblocksoneon one.
A. Stepwith outsidefoot. +ooa
B. Deliverblow - aftackuPfield.
C. DefendC Cap

2. TE leads:
attackupfield.
A. Penetrate,
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B. KeyNB, BSL.
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flatten,rip insideto ball.
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A. Step,squeeze backinside. -_-o
B. Attackfirstthreat. /-P\oo E
C. Crossshoulder C or FBkickout block. s
B. lf alignedon Tackles:

o 1. lf tacklefiresstraightinto you:
Explode,aftack,control man, keep shoulderssquare,ready to reacteither
I otrl way.
T B. Locateball,shed,tackle.

2. lf Tackleturnedout on you:
o Fightpressure by maintainingoutsideleverage.
/Qo a B . Attack.
TY c. Squeeze

3. lf Tackletriesto hookyou:
o Keyhead,usehandshiverand penetrateupfield.
oa Neverlet him get his headoutsideof you.
L - Keepoutsideleg free,slideto outsideand keepshoulders
squareto L. O. S .
D. Useinsidearm,pull underto outsideshoulderof linemen.
F
lf Endand Tackledoubleteam:
DestroyBlockof OT
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D. Staylow - Neverstandup! Createa pile!
- drop to groundon DT.
E . lf beatenconsistently

5. lf Tackledrivesfor inside:
A. lt may be cut off block on linebacker,a trap or loaded situation.
-P Use
B.
your handswhile closingdown, penetrate.Mustreadthe nearback.
Keepyour feet moving and work upfield keepingyour shoulders
squareand locatenearback. Readangleand react.
o C. Beconscious ofTightEndor Slot.
K D. Crossshoulderblock makeball bounceversusload block use
handsif low.
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K 6. lf EndblocksdownandTackleblocksdown: Apply5 A, B, C.
A. Fightthroughpressureofend by keepingyourshoulders
square.
B. lf caughthigh,clubandrip across
face.
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-O 7. lf T pulls:
A. CheckrE, NB.
O\bO- -X B. Playfirstthreat.
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8. tf T block down,C pulls:
A. Playhandson T.
B. Playhandson C.
C. Firstthreat.

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( I O X B. ControlT lateral, upfield.
accelerate
-? C. Civegroundaslastresort-

10. lf T foldsand C comesout:

" b
O i xo A- Penetrate
B. Keyguard.
i<I C. Don't allow playto squirtto outside.
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1 I. lf dropbackpassshows:
A. Reducedistance.
B. Hit and rushthroughproperlane.
C. Usehands. When QB's left hand comesoff ball - get handsup.
D. Tacklepasserfromtop down.
E. Acceleratefeet.

12. lf sprintpassto you:

A. Hit and rushhardlaterallyto outside.
x\._lOO O 8. Sprintto sideline.
A C. When QB left handcomesoff ball or when QB cocksarm get hands
T up.

13. lf sprintpassawayor ball goesaway:

A. Hit and rushhardthroughproperrush lane.
B. Usehands.
C. You haveinsiderushlane.
D. Never crossfaceof passer.

/ 14. lf quickpass:
o A. Gethandsup.
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C. lf alignedon Cuard- B Capreactions.
1. Cuardblocksoneon one:
A. Stepwith insidefoot.
B. Deliverblow. o ?
. C. Shedblockergetto ball. o.Q, trI
.. D. ProtectA Capwith body. Attack.
E. You mustcontrolB Cap.
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2. Cuard leads: o
A. Turn blocker,getto B Cap.
B. Do not get hooked.
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C. Head slidesto insidethen tum blocker. r+
3. Cuard cut off:
A- Penetrate
B. Key NB, BSL.
C. Run
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4. Cuard setsand blocksout: a\
A. Checktrap. Draw.
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B. Key NB, BSL.
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5. Cuardsetsfor pass:
A. Rushpasser in properlane.
B. Keeppositionon CuardsuntilQB passes
FB.

6A. Centerblocksto your hip, Cuardfoldsinside.

A. Penetrate,
comebehindhis hip, getto ball. f o

68. Centerblocksinto seam:

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A. Fightback.

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 \-' 7. Tackleblock down, Cuardfold around:
1-:-1 A. lf Tacklefiresout to your hip, get penetration,come behind his hip, get to
tqc K bail.
T hisfaceto C Cap.
headis in hole,closeacross
B. lf Tackle's

- 6 8. CuardPullsacross center:
/ Y A. Cetin hip pocket,getto theball.
O9-,E B. Centerwill blockasin#6.

-r e-\ 9. Guardpullsouside:
op E A. CheckA Cap- Co withguard.Lookfor tnp-
B. KevNB,BSL.
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10. Cuardrelease,inside:
A. Knockhim off feetand play for trap.
B. KeyNB, BSL.
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11. You mustneverbe reachedby the offensivecenter.

D. lf alignedon Cuard- A Cap reactions

1. Cuardblocksone on one:
o A. Stepwith outsidefoot.
oq* B.
C.
Deliverblow.
Shedblockergetto ball.
D. ProtectB Gap with body.

o 2. Cuardleads:
A. Penetrate,attackuPfield.
trI B. Key NB, BSL.
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 3. Cuard cutoff:
o
odE A. Usehandshiverwhile closingdown.
B. Penetrate.
C. Keepyour feetmovingand work down L. O. S.
D. As ball crossesL. O. S. checkcutback,crossfaceand
pursue.

h o Cuardsetsandblocksout:
og* A. Checktrap. Draw.
8. KeyNB,BSL.

5. Cuard setsfor pass:

Rushpasserin properlane.
B . Keeppositionuntil QB passesFB.

Centerblocksto your hip, Cuard folds inside:

A. Penetrate,
come behind his hip, get to ball.

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A. Fightbackacrosshisface.

-Ao 7. Tackleblocksdown, guardfold around:

93* A. lf Tacklefiresout to your hip, get penetration,come

behindhis hip,getto ball.
B. lf Tackle'shead is in hole, acrosshis faceto C
cap.

8. Cuardpullsacrosscenter:
A. Cet in hip pocket,gerto ball.
B. Centerwill blockasin #6.

9. Cuardpullsoutside
A. CheckA Cap - go with guard. CheckTrap.
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10. You mustneverbe reachedbv the offensivecenter.

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1- lf Centerbaseblock: --o
Deliverblow,destroyblockof center.
C up andsqueeze if headinside.
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B . Straighten
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c. Locateball,shedandmaketackle.
) lf Cente/s head goesto side:
A. Key head (hands.Pad,face
B. Neverlet him get his headpastyou to side. + o
C- Physicallyput Centerin bacKield
D. Shedblock and work down L. O- S.to ball.
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E. Keepshoulderspanllel to L. O. S.

3. lf Guardsblock you:
A. FightC's pressure. +O
B. Drive pressuresideshoulderthroughgap trying a\F o
C. to splitdoubleteam,keepfeetmoving- knife-
D. Staylow, hold ground.
ry
A lf passdevelops:
A. Work to designated rush lane.
B. Work to through
frontside Center'sneckon sprint-

CHARGES:

A. Bull or Coal LineCharge:

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1. Alighment- Normal,but tightto ball.
2. Stance- Normal,with moreweightforward(C.L.use4 pt' Stance)
3. Key- Normal
4. Reiponsibility- Normal,exceptplay on offensivesideof line of scrimmage'
5. Execution- Drivea hardSHoULDERand handsblow into the offensiveman
and drive him one yard upfield,shedand make play' The
tegsmustkeepmovingfor penetration.Emphasisis on the
shoulderblow. You mustexplodelow. This is much more
penetrating thanthe normalcharge.

lf bull chargeis usedin a passrushsituation,usea hand

shiverand chargeaggressively into the offensiveman on the
+ A o snaPof the ball.

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 D. Spa* Charge(N, T, E, Nose,Tackle.Evil):
1. Alignment- Outsideshadeto heads,normal.
2. Stance- Normal,with weighton outsidefoot.
3. Key- Ball.
4. Responsibility- Cap to sideof spark.
5...Execution:
on the snap,stepat the headof the offensiverineman. Rip tne
outsidearm
/ o acrossthe faceof the on linemanand bring your outsidefoot parallel
* your insidefoot. Lookat the man in the directionof spark(visual
with
.9o you step,and feel the on lineman(pressure key). DO NOT LETTHEON
key)as
LINEMANCUT YOU OFFTO THE lNSlDE. Squ.r. up inlr.".
PENETMTE!
r o AreaBlock- lf you feelthe on Linemango outsideand the key
try to
I reachyou, stepupfieldimmediatelyand don,t get ieachedby
f*o Be preparedto maketackle if ball is in area (dive back),or get
ihe'key.
back
outsideto help on outsideplay.

o c. Gut Block- lf the key is blockingout, come hard and flat throughthe
@ K key. Ballwill be inside.
E"/*

\. -=\/O d. lf the C uardblock in or straightahead,closeand look for trao. Meet

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trappersquarewith outsideshoulderand handsclosethe hole. Kev
nearback.
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e. rf Guardpu s, get in his hip pocket. He wifl takeyou to the bal. rf the
Cuardpulls to the ouside, look for Tacklecollapiing you to the inside.
Keyheadof T on down block.

f. lf pass,get upfieldquickly in laneand rusnthe passer.

C. JetCharge: Techniqueto penetrategapwe arealigned

l. Stepwith foot closestto the LOS
2. Grabnearshoulderand rip uo field

D. Cap Charge:
'1.
Alignment- In assigned gap,tight to ball.
2.
3.
Stance- Normal,moreweightforward.
Key- 8all. o
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4. - AssignedCap.
Responsibility
5. Execution- Drivehardand low throughCap.
Cet penetration.Keepshouldersundershoulders
of blockers. Reactto pressureof blockersand flow. T

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vil. PASSRUSHTECHNIQUE:
passrushis attitude.Youmustbe prepared to takeyourselfto the limitphysically
andbe mentally
toughenoughto keep on rushingwhen no progressis apparent. To be a good passrusheryou
nee-dnot sacktheQB everytime. More importantly,we need to be in our proper
rush laneswith
constantpressure so thatthe QB neverhasan openviewof his receivers.Also, we must keep
ourselvesprogressing to theQBwhilewe areexecuting our moves.Anylatenlmovement will
surelycosttoo muchtimeandloseproximity to theQB.

BasicMusts:
'l
. Cetoffontheball. Cheatyourstancein obviousdown anddistance situation.lf
you are a containrusher,sprintto our breakpointto beatoffensivelineman. lf you
arean insiderusher,closethe distanceand get into manquicklyto breakthe
offensiveman'scushion.

2. Readpassasquicklyas possible.(lf "rush"call or nickeldefense.readrun as

quicklyaspossible.)

Keepyour feet moving toward the QB. Accelente to QB, neverfloat.

Rushin properlane. Lanedisciplineand closeproximityto the QB will increase

by forcingbad decisionsby the QB.
sacks,and interceptions
incompletions,

5. As you approachthe passer,useQB indicators.

a. Frontside or middlerush- accelerateto QB raisinghandswhen left hand
comesoff of ball. Tacklefrom top down. Forcethe passerto throw with
high release.Neverallowpassertohold ball and slip underyourarrns.
Alwaysgat\er controlof your body and neverjump if closeto QB.
b. lf youaret e backsiderusher,selloutto accelerate to passer.Look
throughupfieldnumberof QB to insureif QB rollsto avoidpressure, you will
stillgeta pieceof him. Useeithera hook or batto disengagefrom ball. Do
not worry about gettinghandsup. Hit through QB.

6. Drivingfor the passerwill:

Squeezehis areaof operation.
b. Forcehim closerto anotherrusher.
Not give him secondchoicereceivers.
d. Forcehim out of his throwingarea.
e. Forcehim to throw on the move.
f. Forcehim to run - he mostlikely is a poor runner.
g. Throw him for a loss.
h. Causehim to fumble.
i. Makehim jitterygettingawayfrom centerand throwingquickly'
j. Makehim loseconfidencein his protection.

7. CettinBthe handsuP will:

a. DivertQB'sattention.
b. Batthe ball.
c. Tip it for an interception.
d. Forcea bad throw.
e. ForceQB to pull the ball down and run.
f. Forceelevationon throw - give secondarymoretime for adjusting,more
range,easyinterception.

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B. Typesof PassRush:
l. Rip - usedby containrusheror gap rusher.
a. Sprintto breakpointand closeoffensiveman (usepositionstepsas
neeoed.)
b. Rip off manwith uppercut while checkingwith outsidearm.
., c. Accelentefeetand roll aroundlinemanto eB.
l) lf linemanchecksyou, pull out, rip arm, and club man while
pullingmanwith outsidecheckarm. Accelerateto eB.

Uppercut canalsobe usedas insiderushtechniqueif we sit man to outside

with jab step.

2. Arm over - usedby contain rusherwhen protectorhas low base.

a. Sprintto breakpoint and closeoffensiveman.
b. Checkwith outsidearm and pull down and away.
c. Whip oppositearm overand rip elbow.
d. Acceleratefeet to QB.

3. Powerpull - usedby insiderusherasa changeup.

a. Closeoffensivemanto breakcushion
b. Set up with faceand handsdrivingoffensiveman up.
c. Twistand tum to takeman out of his power srance.
d. Pushawayand down with one arn as you rip arm underor passarm over
off linemendepending on youror his height.
e. Lowercenterof gravityand accelerateto eB.

4. RipandSpin
a. Closeoffensiveand throw uppercut punch.
b. Work into manand spinaroundoff man.
c. Accelerateto go as you lower your center of gravity.

5. Bull- (Usewith 3 stepdrop)

Strongsurgeoveroutsideshoulderof offensiveman. This is an allout assaultto
whip your manphysically.
a. Simplya powerthrustat the point wherethe eB setsup.
b. Forcethe blockerbackinto eB.
c. Once you havebeensuccessful, you haveforcedthe blockerto commit his
strengthto stop you. He is readyfor the fake bull andclub.
d. lt is vitalthatthe insideshoulderbe forwardand underthe blockerand to
hold your leverageand momentumthroughoutthe drive.

6. KnockDown -
Accelerateupfieldto breakpoint. lf Gline handsare up, knockdown acrossyour
body and arm overor atrn underdependingon attitude. Acceleratefeet and
progressto QB.

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 INSIDE
TINEBACKERS

Coals & Objectives

Player/Personal 301

Husky DefensivePhilosophyfor Linebackers 302

A. Aftack the Offense 302
B. Believein What You Do and Committo lt 302
C. SoundFundamentals 302
D. C reat Disguise 302
E. UnderstandBig Picture 302
F. Be a Leader 302

lt. BasicInformation 303

lll. of BackerPlay
Principles 304

IV. ShedTechniques 305

A. Fill Technique 305
B. RecoilHandShiver 305
C. CrossTechnique 305

V. Tackling 306

Vl. Basicsof InsideBackerPlay 306

VIl. Alignmentsfor InsideBackers 307

A. C Defense 307
B. UpC 307
L. lun 308
D. Field/StrongC 308
E. "C" vs Wide SlotSets 308

Vlll. C Defense- AlignmentRules 308

lX. C Defense- Settingthe Line 309

X. C Defense- LinebackerCheats J IU

Xl. HuskyOptionPrinciple- "C" Defense 310

Xll. Bam 3i0

 - Continued
INSIDETTNEBACKERS
Xlll. Dogging J t I

XlV. Disguise 311

XV. Principlesol ZoneCoverages

for InsideBackers 312

XVl. ThreeDeepZone Defenses- (Covers4, B, 9, g Cloud,& g Cloud) 313

A. C Cover4 orTuffCover4 313

XVll. - (Covers1 & 2)

Two Deep Zone Defenses 314

XVlll. Cover6 Free 314

A. Man Basics 314
B. Combination(Combo)Coverage(C6 F) 315/3't6

XIX. Linebacker Drills 51./

A. 7 Man Sled- BasicBlowvs HighAnd Low Blocks )l,tl

B. Hit - Press- Slide- Drill 5 t /

C. Coal LineTacklevs RunningBacks 318
D. Key Drill 3r9

Techniques 320
A. 9i Technique 320
B. 31 Technique 323
C. 10 MiddleTechnique 325
D. 5l Technique 328
E. Up Technique 330
 1998HUSKYLINEBACKERS
GOALS& OBJECTIVES
PLAYERYPERSONAL

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l. .I.
CRADUATION

2. CHAMPIONSHIPS

3. TOTAL COMMITMENTOF SELFTO TEAM

4. OF MIND & BODY

TOUGHNESS

5. PLAN
HAVEA CAREER

6. HONOR,AND DICNITY
BEA MAN OF CLASS,

7. BERESPECTFUL coACHES,oFF|C|ALS,AND oPPoNENTS

oF SELF,TEAMMATES,
WITHINTHECAMEASWELLAS ANYONEOUTSIDEIT.

B. BEUNDERCONTROL;COMPOSURE

9. BEA COOD PERSON.DO THERICHTTHING. BEHONEST.

10. YOUR LIFE:

PRIORITIZE
/t . A
'
G O D
B, FAMILY
C. EDUCATION
D. FOOTBALL
E. SOCIAL
F. FUN
.I
1. MAINTAINBALANCE

12. HAVEA WORK ETHIC

13. BEACCOUNTABLE

14. TO OTHERS
GIVECREDIT

15. BELOYALTO THETEAM

16. B EO N T I M E

17. HAVECoALS;LoNc RANCE,|NTERMED|ATE, oF

SHoRTRANCE.ALLASPECTS
Y O U RL I F E .

18. ALWAYSBEPOSITIVE.

19. COMMUNICATEEFFECTIVELY

20. TO WIN
ALWAYSEXPECT 301
 INStDETINEBACKERS

I. HUSKYDEFENSIVE
PHILOSOPHY
FORTINEBACKERS:

A. Attack the Offense- Make the OffenseDefend ltself:

1. Attitude- senseof urgency- dog mentality.
2. Stopthe run. Firstand foremostreadfor run.
3. Attackthe offensewith mix of dogs,stunts,crashes,blitzes
4. Fewerreceiversin the pattembecausethey think we are comingafterthem.
5. Makethe QB beatyou. Usedisguisesto control.
6. Hit the QB.

B. Believein What You Do and Committo lt:

1. Make the offensereactto you.
2. Study how they reactto pressure.
3. Takeawaythe quick answers.
4. Committo manto man coverage

C. SoundFundamentals-Bend at knees,shoulderssquare.
1. Block protectionand tackling.
2. Work everyday on fundamentaltechnique.
3. Communication - cornerstone - essential.
4. Tough,Hard-nosed, Aggressive, SureTackler
5. Use Hands: Hit and Pressall high blocks.(Rip,Club, Cross)
Hit and Recoilall low blocks.
RIPALL BALLSOUT
6. Practicetechniques
7. Understand Force- Fill principlesand our inside-outrespons
ibilities.

D. Creat Disguise:
1. Up disguise.
2. ldenticalman and zone adjustments.
3. Multiplelooks
4. Stem- Move- Shift- Show- Sell- Bumo- Balance

E. UnderstandBig Picture:
1. Know all defenses and shortyardage,goal line, and specialdefenses.
2. Know coverages and checksand adjustments.
3. Know all stunts,dogs,crashes.
4. Knowall kickinggame.
5. Studyand know the opponent.

F. Be a Leader
'I
. Firstby example.
2. Then toughness
3.
4.
Then verbal
Be an emotionalolaver
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 II. BASICINFORTTATION:
-
EveryInsideLinebackermust know for everydefense MENTALPROCRESSION. Repeat
( call and coverageand predeterminewhat to do if run or pass'

A. READKEYS,TlpS SETS,SITUATIONS- Communicatebackfieldand formation.

B. REACT- Initialshufflestepsbasedon line and backkeys'

C. WITH FLOW- ShouldersSquare,StayLOW'

SHUFFLE

D. FILL- Downhill- CAP RESPONSIBILITY,

with flow to or away'

E.ATTACKBtocKERs-Hit-Press-Extend-Separate(UseHands).Cross.

F. LOCATE- The Flow - The Ball

C. PURSUIT- With Leverage- SPRINTor CONTROL. (lnsideout, staybehindthe

ball')

H. TACKLE- The Ball- VICIOUSHITTER.Sprintto control,breakdown, explodeup

and thru, wrap it up, and keepyour feet moving'

l. RIP- The Ball- CET lT OUT. Createturnovers'

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l. RECoVER- Th'eBall. Wrap aroundit, not on it!

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I3I. PRINCIPTES
OF EACKER
PLAY:

is thesinglemostimportant
assetbesides
toughness.Communicf
;"rlT::'::::n

B. Anticipation& Recognition
are essentialin orderto completeyour assignment.
(TheMentalEdge)

C. Don't get cut off. Don't wastesteps.(No falsekey steps)

D. Playsquareacrossa blocker'shead. Useclub, rip or slide to cross.

E. Delivera neutralizingblow to a blocker. (Snaplt!)

F. (Be a suretackler- wrap it up.) sprintto control,buzz your feet,strikeacrossthe

ball - Tacklethe ballto the ground.

c. Nevertakefor grantedthe tacklehasbeenmade. (Be in on everyplay) HUSTLE!!!

H. Tacklethroughthe ball carrierand get the ball out.

l. Do everythingin your powerto get in on everyplay.

J. Takepride in stayingon your feet.Stayoff the ground.

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K. Alwaystakethe properpursuitanglein orderto hit from the insideout.

L. Sprintintelligentlyinto your passcoverage.(Read- Drop - Recognize- React-

Break- Pickor Tackle)Readroutesand patterns.

M. Readthe QB and breakon histhrowingmotion. Sprinrto thrownball. "Ball Ball"

N. Keepheadon swivelin zone defense.

O. When makingan interception, tuck it away and neverswitch arms. yell "Husky,,
and returnto closestsideline.

P. Dont tip off a blitz or dog. Be an actor. Show blitz when you are not coming.

a. When dogging,moveonly on the snapof the ball. Run behindyour pads,staylow,

expectto be blocked.

R. Takepridein timingyour'Move'callsas unpredictable aspossible.Usefakes,

pre.alignmentsand disguiseddefenses
to controlthe offense. Be verbal. Be under
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 lV. - "GETTINGOFFBLOCKS":
SHEDTECHNIQUES SHEDS

The successof any defenseis the abilityof its playersto successfully

defeatand shedblockers
( and get to the ball. As a linebacker,takepride in not gettingblocked. Useyour hands.
"Attack the Blockers"

A. Fill Technique- Usewhen the ball is direaly behindblocker(Drive Block by OL or

lsolationBlockbv LeadBlock)

1. Takeon square,slightlyoutsideof blocker. Look at blocker,useinside

shoulder.
2. Deliverfrom a goodfootballposition(Low,Head Up, Tail downr
3. Stepwith samefoot asdeliveringshoulder.
4. Strikethe blockerpad underpad. Hit on the rise.
5. Keepfeet moving.
6. Can't getturned;staysquare
7. Useoff handto disengage from blocker(Pushor Pull). DISENCACE!

B. RecoilHand Shiver- Usewhen ball is not rightbehindblockeror you are being

chop blockedor scrambled.Keeppeopleawayfrom body in pursuitof ball.

1. EyeBlocker,shoulderssquareto L. O. S. (LowTarget).
2. Keepoutsidearm and leg free. Don't let helmetget to outsideknee.
3. Lockwristsand elbow on blockershelmetand padsforcingblockerdown
( and away.
4. Cive groundif needed,keepfeetmoving.
5. Staysquare.

C. CrossTechnioue- Useagainstlinemanwhen in pursuitof football.

1. Explodeup and thru blockerwith properleverage.Staysquareon him, meet

blockeras closeto L. O. S. as oossible.
2. Explodeinto V of blockerwhile at the sametime shootingyour handsup and
into the numberareaof the blocker.
3. Crab cloth and pressthe blockerbackto a straightarm position(extend
arms)
4. Keepfeet movingto defeatblocker.
5. Shedblockerawayfrom your areaof responsibility.Pull down and away
with armsworkingacrossblockersface. (Slideacrossblock.)
6. Club with leadarm.
7. Rio with levelarm

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V. TACKIING:

Tacklingis the singlemostimportantand mostfun thing we do on defense.We will t)

practicetacklingdaily in live and form drills. We shouldbe and will be the BestTacklers7
On the Fi .eld.Ninetypercentof tacklingis desire;we will teachyou the other 10%, but the
restcomesfiom your prideand desireto do it. Takepride in being the bestand most
aggressive tackleron the field!!!

T H EH U S K Y T A C K L E :
A. Cet underhim (hit on the rise).
B. Squareup - eyeson the ball.
C. Wrap him up (Crabcloth)
D. Up and through(Keepfeet moving)
E. Knockthe ball out.

VI. BASICSOF INSIDEBACKERPI,AY:

A. Normal- C:
1. Alignment- Toesfour yardsoff ball. Mike B-Split;BackerC-Split.

2. Stance- Balanced,feetparallel,
weighton the insideballsof the feet;
relaxed,shouldersand armshanging. lf Up, staggerfeetwith insidefoot up,
bend knees.

3. Keys- SeeThree!! Learnto key the linemen in front of you into the backfielF
for flow. When alignedoveran uncoveredoffensivelineman,he is primary
key, key backfieldflow when stacked.Thereare tlvo partsto the key reaction
of our InsideEackers.
a. tnitialShuffle- This is our first reactionto flow, startingus in the
properdirection. Shufflestepbasedon Line Key.
b. PlayRecognition - Afterthe initial shuffle,our secondreadgivesus
total recognition,findingthe footballand keepingproperleverageon it
as the play develops.(BackfieldFlow)

4. - Linebackers
Responsibility alwaysplay run first.
a. RunToward Mike "8" Cap, outsidearm free; BackerC - D Cap
-
scrape.
b. RunAwav - Mike and Backerscrape"A" Cap.
c. Pass- Shufflewith any run key first beforeplayingpass,play for
^..rL-^l- :t -^-
LuLUcrLr\ rr ;ra:s Showscall, "Pass"and execute coverage called in the
huddle. Look for draw until the QB clears his offensive backs-

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 5. Communication- is the key to cohesivedefensiveplay. Linebackers
are in
tne centerof the communications."Saywhat you see'"
a. Hash/Middle- WhiP
- Rover
f b. Down/Distance
Personnel - Backer
' c.
d. HuddleCalls- Mike
e. BackfieldSet- Backer
f. Formation- All Linebackers/Defensive Backs
c. -
Whip Rt/Lt Whip
h. RunningStrength- (Rt/Lt)- Mike. Setthe Front
i. Passing Strength- (Rip/Liz)- FreeSafety
i. Dog or StuntDirectionCall - Backer. (Brown/Blue)

i l^Y'firu1:#rl;:?"d", - Linebackersaareties
must
echoallset
variationsand adjustments.

6. Technioues:
a. 9i -CSPlit
b. 10-ASplit
c. 5l-CSPlit
d. 3 1- B S p l i t
e. PassDogging
f. Man technique- Man FreeTechnique
C. 2 DeeP(Backto Curl)
( h. 3 DeeP(Hookto Curl)

VII. FOR!NSIDEBACKERS:
ATIGNMENTS

A. "C" DEFENSE:

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Strengthunless3 x 1, then to. 3 x 1, then away.
'C" vs WIDE
E. SLOTSETS:
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Backersbump towardsany wide slot.

- ALIGNMENTRULES:
VIII. "C" DEFENSE

A. Whip - Ball in middle,go awayfrom passingstrength. Ball on hash,go to

boundary.
B. Backer- | . (Co to passingstrengthunlessone back 2 x 2, then go
away.)
C. Mike - alwaysin middle. (Usuallyawayfrom passingstrength)
D. Linebackerdepth is four yardsfrom the L. O. S., unlessin ,,Up,,then have inside
feet of down lineman.
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 lX. - SETTTNG
"c" DEFENSE THEUNE: FORG OR F|ELD/STRONG
C

A. We makea Left/Leftor Right/Rightcall to setthe Noseand Tackle. This tellsthem

t where to alignon the guardsand which gapsthey control.

B. Rules:
'I
. 2 Back:
a. Setto TE
b. Vs. 2 TE's- setto passingstrength
c. Vs. No TE : Setawayfrom passingstrength
2. 1 Back:
a. Setto PassingStrength(Rip_ Liz call)
b. lf no TE : Setaway from passingstrength

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X. - IINEBACKERCHEATS:
"C" DEFENSE

A. We cheatour Linebackers to offsetbacksor to Wide Slot. Expect"Bump" call fron, _

Whip. -
B. This givesus a big advantagevs the run.
C. Vs StrongBacks

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XI. HUSKYOPTION PRINCIPLE.'G"DEFENSE:

A. Mike Linebackers
usuallyhaveDive. BackersusuallyhaveQB.

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XII. BAM:

A. BamTechniqueand Alignment- Tuff Defense:

Usedin Tuff Defense.Backeralignson insideshadeof TightEndin "C' Cap. A

low stancereadyto explodeoutsidefoot and hand into TE at snapof ball. Must
stepup and in deliveringa handshiverup and out into breastplateor TE. lf
coverageis 6 or 6 Free,then you haveman to man and must readany releaseof
the TE. lf coverageis 4, ReadTackleandTE,drop straightback into Hook, if pass.
lf two TE'swith hvo backs,both linebackers
are in Bam.

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 B. For Pass- grabon and readback. lf Cover4, then play tougherin the hole and
read betweenthe TE and the OT towardsflow. Seeall three, stay square,stay low,
and fill the "C' areafor flow toward. lf TE blocksdown, then force back knowing
( you muststill fill the cutbackthrough"C". lf tackleblocksout, switch to fight back
inside. lf "Backer"is called,key insidefor ball and fire gap. (lf passshowsrushall
the way insideto "A" Gap).

XIII. DOGGING:

A. Alignment- Up
B. Stance- Staggered
C. Key - The football. (Seeball for get off.)
D. Resoonsibility- Tight,speedscrapethroughyour predeterminedareaon the snap
of the ball.

Dog Inside

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(UP,CREEP,
XIV. DISGUISE TO CHANGEATICNMENT)
MOVEMENTS

A. UP:
1. Alignment- Outsideshadealignmenton OL, tightto the line of scrimmage.
2. Stance- Outsidefoot back,toe to instep. Stepwith insidefoot. Shoulders
low, weightforwardover ballsof feet.
3. Kev- Headof tackle,the ball.
4. - Scrape,keepoutsidearm free. Must scrapetight to the
Responsibility
L .O . S .

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XV. PRINCIPTES OF ZONE COVERAGE FORINSIDEBACKERS
(3 Deep usedin Coverages
4, B, & 9) or (2 Deepusedin Coverages
1 & 2):

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FLAT CURL STRONCHOOK WEAKHOOK CURL FLAT

U5 1/3 1/3

A. The basisof all zonedefenseslies in the abilitiesof is playersto coverany and all
receiversenteringtheir zones. Know if we are in 2 Deepor in 3 Deepconcep6.

B. For insidebackersthe primaryzonesarethe hookto curl in 3 DeepZones and Man '

or backto Curl in 2 DeepZones.

C. Your abiliryto readreceiverroutesand combinationpatternswill help positionyou

in your zone readroutes.

D. Get to a depthof at least10 yards,readingroutesfor threatsto your zone.

E. Knowthe alignmentwidth of the receivers to yourside. Thiswill giveyou an aiming

point for you drop prior to the snapof the ball.

F. Your ability to readthe QB's eyesand shoulderswill give you a jump on his release
of the ball. Keepvour eyeson the QB with vour headon a swivel. Seethe restof
the field and receiverswith your peripheralvision. Anticipatecomplimentaryroutes.

C. Be alert for receiverscoming into your vision,crossingor checkdelay routes.

Shouldersopen to directionQB is setand be readyto reactup on short receivers,
or on "under" or " delay". LetQB bringyour back up. Don't "Bite" on underneath
routesleavingyour hook zone.

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 H. Hammerany receivermovingthroughyour zoneto interruptthe timing of their
patlerns.

( l. You mustbreakfor the ball as it's thrown,and covergroundwhile ball is in the air.

J. Interceptthe ball at its highestpoint. 'HUSKY'is the call to indicateinterception.

The interceptorshouldwork towardthe nearsideline.

K. What is my responsibility?
Who is my immediatethreat?Where is my help?

XVl. - (Covers4,8,9, g Cloud,and 8 Cloud):

THREEDEEPZONEDEFENSES

A. "G" Cover4 or Tuff Cover 4:

1. Mike;
a. Alignment- Normal
b. Key- Normal
c. - Normal
RunResponsibility
d. - Hook to Curl.
PassResponsibility

2. Backer:
a. Alignment- Normal
b. Key- Normal
c. - Normal
RunResponsibility
d. - Hook to Curl
PassResponsibility
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3. 3 Deepvs Sprintout or Roll out passor when QB breakscontainand the
backsidelinebackercomesout of coverageto contain.

4. Zone Basics:The positionofthe ball on the field and the split of the
receiversdictatesyour angleof drop. Get to eightto twelve yardsdepth.
Readthe QB and patternreleases.
a. Mike:
1. Weak Hook to Curl
2. Keythe Releaseof WS #2.
3. Any InsideReleaseof WS #2, hammerthe receiverand
move by into the middleof your zone.
4. #2 ReleasesOutside,Sprintto Curl, readeB as you move.
5. Flow Strong- Shufflestrong,open weak, bracketeB.
6. Flow Weak - Shuffleweak,open weak, hook to curl.
b. Backer:
1. StrongHookto Curl
2. Keythe Releases of#2 and #3
3. Any InsideReleaseof #2 or #3, hammerthe receiverand move
intothe middleof your zone.
4. Any OutsideReleaseof #2 or #3, Sprintto Curl.
( 5. Flow Weak - Shuffleweak,open stiong,bracketeB.
6. Flow Strong- Shufflestrong,open strong,hook to curl.

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 xvn. TwoDEEPZONI - Coverages1 and 2:
DEFENSES

What doesBacvCurl mean? rf the RBto your side runsverticalyou have

him mar
to man. lf the RB runsflare or flat,you wo* underthe Curl. rf t'heTE goes,.
,r.'" .r;
flat, you are not in as much of a hurryunlessyour back is on a verticalrelease.
lf
back checksdown, you havehim man to man.

Mike and Backerthinking- Backout untileg clearsthe ,,DrawBack".Turn

and
open to the sidethe QB is looking. prayyour back man unresshe goesoutside
on
flat or flarethenthink Curl.
't. Mike:
a. Alignment- Normal
b. Key - #2 Weak.
c. - Normal
Run Responsibility
d. - Backto Curl.
PassResponsibility

l- Backer:
a. Alignment- Normal
b. Key- #3
c. - Normal
RunResponsibility
d. - Backto Curl.
PassResponsibility

3. ln "2 Deep" coverages

vs play action,roll out, or breakcontain,front side
backercomesout of coverageto contain.
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"C" Cover I Cloud- Sameas C - .l for InsideLinebackers.

5. Cover2 hassamemeaningas Cover 1. Relateback to cun.

XVIII. COVER6 FREE:

Man Basics:
Keepa good insidecushionon your man. Lethis speedand body leandictateyour
speed.lf your man blocks,keepno morethana five yard deepinsidecushion.

1. Mike:
#2 MlM on insideor outsidererease.
b. #2 blocks,keeppropercushion.
Flow strong- Shufflestrong,openweak, bracketeB. (Watchfor
check releases)
d. Flow Weak- #2 tA/M;vs sprintaction#2 blocks,stayon L. O. S.,
positionin QB's visionandthrowingpath. Aftemptto tip the ball when
thrown.
e. Pro-Slotformation- #2 WM with FreeSafetyhelp. (Combination
coverageon #3 with othef LBers)
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 2. Backer:
a. #3 I'VM on insideor outsiderelease(Flood).
b. #3 blocks,keePProPercushion.
Flow weak- Shuffleweak,openstrong,bracketthe QB (watchfor
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c.
checkreleases).
d. Flow strong- #3 lvl/M;vs sprintaction,#3 blocks,stayon L. O. S.,
positionin QB's visionand throwingpath. Aftemptto tip the ball when
thrown.

do not slow down to hammeranotherreceiver.

With your man releasing,

Number2 and 3 crossin the backfield,staywith the back coming to your side. Do
not crosswith other linebackers.

B. Combination(Combo)Coverage(Cover6 F)-see next page.

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7-ManSled- BasicBlowvs Hieh and Low Blocks

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1 Purpose:
a. To teachthe propertechniquesof deliveringa basicshoulder-triangle
blow vs a high block,
b. To teachthe propertechniquesof deliveringa basichand-shiverblow
vs a low block.
c. To illustratethe greatsimilaritiesbetweenthe techniqueswhile getting
manyrepetitions.

2. Drill:
Align on the seven-man sledallowingspaceto work eitherdirection. Start
the drill from a good breakdown position. With the command"Co. one
playerat a time shuffleslaterally,power steps,deliverseithera high or low
( blow, releases from the pad, shufflesto the next pad, continuingthe drill
throughthe sevenpads. Upon completion,form a line to come backdown
the sledfrom the oppositedirection,deliveringthe blow with the opposite
shoulder-forearm. The drill may be done hittingall high blows,all low blows,
or alternatinghigh-low.

D. H it-Press-Slide
Drill:

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Purpose:
a. To teachthe deliveryof the basichigh shoulder-triangleblow.
o. To incorporate allthe shoulderblow fundamentalsin a one-on-one
drill, in a limitedarea,allowingmaximumrepetitions and limiting
possibleinjury.
To placeemphasison maintainingproperpositionon the blockerand
( controlof the blocker.

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 2. Drill:
Pairup the linebackersdown a line. Maintaina two yard separationwhen
not deliveringa blow. Align righteye to righteye. Both linebackerswill
deliverthe basicblow on eachother. The commandsare:

Breakdown- Hifting position.

D. Set- Startfeet moving.
Hit - Stepand delivershoulder-triangle
blow.
d. Press- Extendarms,pressingopponentaway,controlwith hands.
Slide- Pullingwith arms,shufflefrom right eye to left eye of opponent.

Followingthe slide,regainthe one yard separation, stayin the breakdown

position,keepthe feet moving. On the command"Hit" startthe sequence
againfrom the left side. This time hitting with the left shoulder. productivity
is doubledin this drill becauseboth opponentsare deliveringthe defensive
blow.

C- Coal Line Tacklevs RunninsBacks:

?
BOUNDARY
LB
30 YARDLINE 35 YARDLINE

l. Purpose:
a. Developpropertacklingtechniques.
b. Emphasize makingtacklesthat deny the runnerany yardsgained.
c. Developtiming while explodingforwardwith properleverageto make
tacklesin a confinedarea-

2. Drill:
One dummylaid parallelto the out-of-bounds line. Two yardsin-bounds
betweenfive yard line stripes.One runningback carryinga footballaligns
one yard from the dummy. He mustattemptto scoreby runningoff either
end of the dummy stayinginsidethe five yard boundary. No fakes,just
tough scoringrunning. The defendermust makehis initial hit off the end of
the dummy comingforward. The tacklercannotallow the back to fall forward
or he will score.lt is a quickdrill,with eachdefenderallowedonly one
attempta day just as he would haveon the goal line in a gamesituation.
The injury factoris alsocontrolledby allowing eachdefenderonly one l^
attempt.

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D. Key Drill:

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8,. B.-

C
1. Puroose:
a. Developpropervisualunderstanding of line blockingschemes.
b. To moveto a gap responsibility on a guardor tacklekey.
c. To get initial movementfrom a line key, then key backfieldflow for
total play recognition.

2. Drill:
Fiveoffensiveblockersand a runningbackare neededto show the offensive
play. Thetwo linebackers aregiven a specificdefensebeforeeachsnap.
The coachsignalsthe offensiveblocksthat he wants usedon each play.
The singlecommand"Co" from the coachstartseachplay. The drill is run at
teachingspeed.The line and backfire out on the commandand stopon
contactwith the defender.The Linebackers must shufflewith their line
reads,readbackfieldflow, delivera blow, and recoverthe L. O. S. The
offensemustgive a quick readto the defenderand force properplay
recognition.

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XX. TECHNIQUES:

A. 91 Technique(Backer):
Thistechniqueis usedwhenyou arealignedto a 3 Technique and a 7 Technique
end. You are a two cap playerresponsible
playsideto the ball; backsidenearA
Cap (t Cap).

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A B C g
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1. Stance- Normal.
2. Alignment- C Split;Splitthe crotchof the OT, toes4 yards,off ball.
3. Key- ThroughTackle- TE areato nearbackwith awareness of the ball: kev
three.
4. Responsibilities
a. FIowTo - Scrapeto sackpositionbehinddefensiveend you are
responsibleto playinginsideout on ball. On insideplaysit behind
end andfind ball. Ballmovingwith speed.
b. Flow away- checknearA-Cap;scrape,cannotbe cut-off.
c. Option- Diveto QB; insideout on ball.
d. Pass- Playcoveragecalled.

Blocking Schemes:
O- TackleBase(Zoney'l-3
a Gap Flow
(Dive Option, Belly) Tightscrapestack
o\-=..---_ end,find ball. AnticipatecagingTE.
KQAA Dive optionkeepandthe ball is moving
n- -7.| r;.- ) with speedBackermustmove with
speed.

..'- Tight Fan/TightFlow (lso)Window opens

R\ Attackback to ball. Keeooutsidearm

and leg free.
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 TackleDown/5-CaoFlow.
(Power)Tight scrapeoutside
attachL. O. 5., anticipatebounce.
(

TackleDown-Cuard Pull/S-CapFlow.
TOM:SprintOraw
(SprintDraw, Belly- C, Sweep)Tight
scrapeoutsideattackingL. O. S. vs
Sprint Draw anticipatingbounce. Vs
Belly C, CageTE. Vs Wham attack
L. O. S. anticipatechop block by
fullback.

G-KICKOUT: Belly-G G-PULL: V\,/ham

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TackleDown-CuardPull/Fu ll Flow.
eFl-* (Sweep).Tight scrapeoff DefensiveEnd
and workingto penetrateL. O- S. Rip
throughoutsideshoulderof FSCor FB
Roop-l
;<r
(AnticipateChop Block).

TackleDown with Flow Away (Ctr.) Step

to neari -Cap,hear"Pull"call or
recognizecounter,scrapeback attacking
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L. O. S.with eyesinside.

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--o Scoopwith Flow Away. Recognizesoft block
by tackle. Scrapeto near 1- Cap, 1- Cap not
.D threatened pursueinsideout fo hall
-O Anticipateblock by Center. ?

.aQ-(-j^c.
--._ ril _,

Scoopwith Flow Away. Recognizesoft

blockby tackle. Call "Pull"when Cuard
pulls. Scrapeto near1-Cap.Anticipate
down block from backsidetackle. Use
a
2
CageTech.

I n s i d ep u l l w i t h F l o wT o . C a l l, , P u l l " ,
scrapebackside.Anticipatedown block F
from backsidetackle. UseCaseTech.

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 B. 31 Technique:
This techniqueis usedwhen you arealignedto the 2 Technique. You are a Two
Cap playerresponsiblefor the playsideB-Cap/3-Gap and Fan 1-Cap/ACap.
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1. Stance- Normal
2. Alignment- B-Split;Splitthe Crotchof the Off Cuard,Toes4 yardsoff ball.
3. Key- ThroughOff Cuardwith awareness of Tackleto the ball. Key three.
4. Responsibilities
a. FlowTo - Stepto DefensiveEnd,responsive for B-Cap. lf B-Gapis
open,plugthe Cap. lf the B-Capis closed,scrapeoutsideDefensive
End.
b. Flow away- Scrapeto far 1-Gap. Cannotbe cut-off.
( ' openplugdive'B-cap
closed
scrape
|ffi:
d. "?[i"!,',Su?otoap
Pass- Playcoveragecalled.

BlockingSchemes:

q- Cuard Drive/TightFlow (lso). Window

p\ Open. AttackB-Capwith outsideleverage
on FB. We mustdominateall!
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O--------_ Cuard Drive - TackleVeer Block/3- Cap

o\ (Option)Scrapeoutsideyour Defensive
Endasyou feelhim closingthe B-Cap.
f (f You now haveC-Capresponsibilitywith
QB on option. (Option principles)
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 CuardZoney'5{ap Flow (Belly,Sweep).
Cet width but compressareafreeing
outsidearm and let on the Cuard with an 7
insidethreat. With no insidethreat,
pursueball with insideout leverage

K.-aa-
T- '--=.."
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attackingthe L. O. S.

CuardOutsidePullAtrr'ide Flow. Scrape

G-l and find ball. lf EndclosesB-Gap.secure
Cr-- C-Cap. lf the ball is movingwith speed
(Sweep).LB must move with speed
o _ attackingL. O. S. Anticipatechop block.
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---o CuardCut OfflFlow Away. Scrapeto far

-_o 1-Gap,work insideout on ball. Cannotbe

cut - off.
--o
'Ff
---o CuardInside Pull. (Trap,TrapOption).
Call "Pull". Scrapeto End,securefar 1-
Cap responsiblefor Trap. Anticipatedown
blockfrom Backside Cuard.

GuardPull InsiddFlowTo (Ctr).Call

'l{ap,
"Pull". Scrapeto End,securefar 7
working insideout on the ball. AnticipatL
down block from BacksideC uard. Use
CageTech.

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 C. 10 MiddleTechnique:
This techniqueis usedwhen you arealignedoverthe Center. You becomea
singlegap player. You are responsiblefor the A-Capto the 3 Techniqueto the ball.
( It is a techniqueusedto takeawaythe insiderunninggame.

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t"7 {

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1. Stance-Normal
2. Alignment- A-Split;insidefoot on the ball,toesat four yards'
3. Kev- Throughthe Center-Cuard areato FB. Keythree-
4. -
Responsibilities
a. -
FlowTo Tightscrapestackyour Tackle- Tight Flow securenear
A- CaP/1-CaP.
b. FlowAway - Attackinsideout on the ball, responsible for cut-back;
can not be cutoff.
c. Option- Diveto QB, insideout on ball.
( d. Pass- PlaYcoveragecalled.

BlockingSchemes:

CenterBackwith 1-CapFlow (lso). Tight

scrapeand attackyour Tackleinside,plant
outsidefoot and penetrate1-Gap/A{ap
attackingthe FBfreeingoutsidearm and
lee.
a
Y
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Basewith 3-CapFlow (DiveOption)-

O-- Tight scrapeand stackYourTackle
outside. Maintain insideout leverage
\ caging
on the ball. AnticiPate
(N OffensiveTackle. NOTE: lf ball is
oKqpo N l E
movingwith speed,attackS-CaP.
T I
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 CenterBackwith 5-GapFlow (Power).
TightscrapeattackingL. O. 5. where
OffensiveTacklewas originallyaligned
with eyesinside. CagebacksideCuard.
NOTE: Cap is closed,tight scrape
outside.

CenterBackw/5-Cap Flow (sorint Draw.

Power). Tight scrapeattackingL. O. S.
where OffensiveTacklewas originally
alignedwith eyesinside. Cagefrontside
Cuard. NOTE: Cap closed,tight scrape
Q K O-.,_x_11.
OO outside.
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Base(Zone)with Full Flow (Sweeo).

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G==
q,-------- Scrapeattacking5{ap penetrating
L. O. S. rip throughoutsideshoulderof
Cuardor FB. AnticipateChop Block.
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q.XIOO,O
-L*< lt'w
M'*-'---t<-:'

CenterBack/FlowAway (Ctr). Recognize

counteror hear"Pull"call, plant inside
foot and retraceyour stepsattacking
L. O. S. where OffensiveTacklewas
alignedwith eyesinside. Cagebackide
Tackle.

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I *___{ CenterCut-Off/FlowAway. Scrapeinside
for cut-back,
out on football,responsible
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can not be cutoff.

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CenterBack-Guard Pull/FlowTo (Ctr).

insidepull,
Call "Pull"if recognize
scrapeto offsideinsideout on ball.
AnticiDatedown block from backsideTackle-
Use Cagetech.

CenterBack/l{ao Flow fTrap). Hear

"Pull"call attack1-Capplughole faceup
FB. Anticipateplaysideguardinside. Use
Caeetech.

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 u. ) | tecnnloue:
This techniqueis usedwhen you arearignedto the 3 Techniqueand
the End- is in a
"wide 9" alignment.you area two gap prayerresponsibrefor the pr"yria"
C- Cap/5-Capand the l-Cap. /

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R S T N E W
B y

.1.
Stance- Normal
2. Alignment- C-Split
3- Key- ThroughoffensiveTackre- TEareato near back with awareness
of
ball. Keythree.
4. Responsibilities-
a. FIowTo - Responsiblefor C_Cap/S_Cap.
b. Flow Away - checknearA-Cap/l-Cap;Scrape. Can not be cutoff.
c. Option- Diveto eB; insideout on ball. (^
d. Pass- Playcoveragecalled.

BlockingSchemes:

TackleZoney'3-CapFlow (Slant).AttackC-
GA Cap explodeinto Tacklecompressing the
areakeepingyour ouGidearm and leg
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f ree.
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(F* TackleDown - TE Veer Block/3-CapFlow

q (Option). Stepto C-Capfeel the TE
blockingdown. We mustcrosshis face
and work to replacethe DefensiveEnd.
(}*-
Optionprinciples.
EQ.OA (
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 TackleDown/5-CapFlow (Power). Attack
C-Capwhere OffensiveTacklewas
originallyaligned.CagebacksideCuard.
lf C-Capis closed,replacethe Defensive
End.

TackleDown - Guard Pull/S-CapFlow

o--( (SprintDraw). AttackC-Capwhere

c\(' OffensiveTacklewasoriginallyaligned.
CageFrontsideCuard. lf C-Cap is closed,
replacethe DefensiveEnd.
O
KqD\o

a---r-
TackleDown - CuardPull/FullFlow
d,- (Sweep).Work to penetratethe L. O. S.
Ripthroughthe outsideof the Cuardor
o FB. AnticipateChop Block.

KOO.'O
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FI

TackleDown/FlowAway (Ctr). Stepto

'l-Cap,
near hear"Pull"call or recognize
counter,attackbackto L. O. S- Cage
backsideTackle. lf Cap is closed,replace
t h eE n d .

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 FlowAway. Sameas 91 Technique.
P Scrapeto near 1-Cap. 1-Cap not
threatened,
7
pursueinsideout to ball. Can
not be cutoff.
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E. Up Technique:
Thistechniqueis usedwhen we makean "Up" call in the Huddle. You will playthe
techniquecalledfor in the defense,but you will now play it from the Line of
Scrimmage.

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1. Stance- OuGidefoot back,toe to instepor toe to heel. Shoulderslow,

weightforwardover ballsof feet.
2. Alignment- Outsideshadealignmenton Tackle,tight to the Line of
Scrimmage; Mike mayalignin B-Spliton L. O. S.
3. -
Key Keythree.
4. Responsibilities- Play Defensecalled. Scrapetight to the Line of
Scrimmage.NOTE: Vs Shotgun,the Up call is off. Loosenup and play
from normalalignment. NOTE: Linebackers musthavean awarenessof
stressin the passinggame(Zoneor Man). Punchout and take proper
leveragein passinggame.

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 STRONCSAFETIES

Elements 400

( Fundamentals 400

GeneralRules 401
A. RulesPertinentto StrongSafeties 401

il. BasicInformation 402

A. Principlesof StrongSafetyPlay 403
B. B Technique 403
C. PrimaryForcePrinciPles 405

ilt- Option Play

A. BasicOptions 407
B. Flow Reads& BlockingCombinations 408

tv. CamePrinciPles
Passing 409
A. Man CoveragePrinciPles 409
B. Man CoverageBasicRoutes 409
C. Up Technique 411
D. BumpCall 411
E. JamTechnique 411
F. W5AV9 - Technique ^ 1 1

( C. PassRushFundamentals& Techniques 4t4

A r <
H. SkateTechnique

r{to
S k i l l s& D r i l l s
A. Ropes 416
B. TriangleKeyDrill 417
C. RecoilDrill 417
D. PassDrill 418

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 STRONGSAFETIES
Elements

CASKREPT:

., Must know on everyptay:

e-all- both in the huddleand at the line

Alignment- mustbe exact.

Stance- must allow you to execute.

Key- both man and backfieldaction.

- areayou areto defend.

Responsibility

Execution- techniqueused.

Pursuit- properangleto ball.

Tackle- end the play.

Fundamentals

1. Cet alignedearly

2. Staylow - Bendthe knees

3. KeepShoulders
squareto the L. O. 5.

4. Protectoutsidearm and leg when you haveforce or contain.

5. Keepthe weightof the shouldersover the ballsof the feet

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 - Continued:
STRONCSAFETIES

I. C E N E M LR U L E S

f A. RulesPertinentto StrongSafeties:

1. Don't be offside. lf you jump offsideand don't makecontact,get back!

Alwayscheckalignment.

2. Fallon fumblesthat could be recoveredby the offense-Advanceall other

fumblesexceptas a resultof option pitch.

3. Recoverall passes that don't crossthe L. O. S. Letthe refereedecide

whether it is forwardor lateral.

4. No late hits afterthe QB hasthrown the ball or when the runner is down or
out of bounds. Be the nastiest"legal"playerthat you can be!

5. cannotcrackbelow the waist. Defeatthem with your upper

Wide Receivers
body strength.

6. All defensiveplayersare eligibleto catch(lntercept"Husky")a forwardpass.

7. Thereare potentiallysix offensivemen eligibleto be downfieldand to catch

a forward pass:
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a. Eachplayerwho is in an end positionon the L. O. S. and who is
wearingany numberotherthan 50 - 79.

b. Eachplayerwho is legallyin his backfieldwearingany numberother

tnan JU - /v.

8. lf a defendertipsa ball,anyoneon the field is eligibleto catchthe ball.

g. Any eligiblereceiverwho is forcedout of boundsduring a down may come

back in-boundsand makea legalcatch.

10. by opposingplayersin-bounds,
lf a forwardpassis caughtsimultaneously
the ball becomesdeadand belongsto the passingteam-

11. is no longerpossible'
Once a passhasbeentipped,passinterference

12. Contactby an opponentwhich interfereswith an eligible receiver(offenseor

defense)beyondthe neutralzone, is passinterference.However, players
are not guilty of interferencewhen makingcontactwith an opposingreceiver
simultaneously or afterthe arrivalof the football.
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STRONCSAFETIES- Continued:
CeneralRules- Continued:

13. The offensiveteammay makeone forwardpassduring eachscrmmage

down, but it mustbe thrown beforethe passeradvanclsbeyondthe
rieutral
zone'

i4. Afterscoringa TD on a "Husky' interception,the bal mustbe handed

to an
officialimmediately;then celebratewith your teammates.

15. A playermusthaveat leastone foot in boundsin orderfor a catch

to be
legal.
'r6.
Therecan be no passinterference
caled on offensivesideof the L. o. s.
II. BASICINFORMATION

A. Principlesof StrongSafetyplay:

i. playhardfrom sidelineto sideline

HUSTLET everyplay!

2- concentrate- know your assignment

and thoseof your teammates.see the
big picture.

3. Recognize,
identifyand communicatethe formation- know formation
tendencies.

4. ldentifyalignmeptof key offensiveplayers.

5. ldentifyspacingof receivers- know tendencies.

6. Recognizesubstitutes
by numberand position.

7,- Knowthe strengths

and weaknesses
of the defense.

8. Knowfieldposition,hashmarks
anddown and distance.

9' ldentifythe differencebetweenoffensiverun and passbrockingpatterns.

10. Learnto keepyour shoulders

parallelto the L. O. S. protectyour outside
arm and leg.

11. Be a greattackler. Alwayswrap up and accererate

throughthe bafi carrier.
Create"KnockBack"tackles!

12. Usea consistent

stance. Don,t tip off a blitz.

13. Alwayskeythe football,when

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blitzing.Seethe ball with your peripheral
vision. Don't takeany falsesteps.

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 STRONCSAFETIES - Continued:
Basiclnformation- Continued
Principlesof StrongSafetyPlay- Continued
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14. Reroutereceivers wheneverpossible.Don't go out of your way to reroutea
receiverin zone coverage.

15. Be disciplined.Readyour keysfirst,exceptwhen blitzing.

16. Stayon your feet. lf you get knockeddown, bounceup. Never la)' on the
ground.

17. Be the leaderof your defense.Leadby exampleon and off the field.

B. B Technique:
1. Stance:Two point stance,"sell Look". Feetshouldbe slightlystaggered
with outsidefoot back. Toesshouldbe pointedat fullbackor near Running
Back. Weight shouldbe on the ballsof feet,slightbend in ankles,knees,
and hips. Armsshouldbe relaxedwith headlookingin at key.

2. Alignment:
a. Apex Position:Align splittingthe differencebetweenthe end man on
the L. O. S. and the widestreceiver.
b. Up Position:One andonehalf( 1 /u) yardsoutsidethe defensive
linemanon the L. O. S.
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c. Bumo:TEstack,aligninsidelegsplittingthe crotchof the TE- Rope
Theory.

3. Kev:8 Tech'/5Tech(#3)

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4. - Ballto kneeof TB. Crash- Ballto kneeof FB.

Key: Bliu Engage

5. Resoonsibility:Containthe football,pitch on option, "Cet Check".

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 STRONCSAFETTES - Continued:
BasicInformation- Continued:
B Technique - Continued:

6. .. ForceCalls:
a. Sky- Saferyforce(ThumbsUp).
b. Cloud- Cornerforce(HandWave).
c. Easy- OutsideLinebackerforce(ThumbsUp).
d. Read- DefensiveBack/OusideLinebackerforcedeterminedby
releaseof TE Oouch Butt).

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 STRONCSAFETIES - Continued:
BasicInformation- Continued:
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C. PrimaryForcePrinciples:

The principleof primaryforce is to achieveNorth-Southcohtactwith a lead blocker

turningthe run inside. On the snap,the Whip pivotson the insidefoot, openshis
hipstowardthe boundaryand takesa "readshufflestep". This allowsthe W time to
readhis keysand determinerun or pass. lf it is a run Whip could reactaccordingto
the relationshipbetweenthe leadblockerand the ball.

1. Up - When the leadblockeris well in advanceof the ball.

a. When there is a run read,plant and drive towardthe L- O. S. at an

angleto constrictthe width of the lead blockerat the contactpoint.

b. Cet to a positionto takeon the blockerat his level. Think cut block
first.

c. Breakdown with your shoulderssquareto the L. O. S. and outside

foot back. Bendyour kneesin a positionto defendyour outsidearm
and leg.

( d. Vs high Block- hit up andthroughthe blockerwith an insideshoulder

blow - strike,don't catch.

e. Vs a cut block - get handson the blocker'soutsidepad and helmet.

Drive his helmetdown asyou give ground. Keepyour outsidefoot
backand your shoulders parallelto the L. O. S. Mustfocuson the
blockerand not the ball carrier. Stavlow/bendknees!

f. On an Arc releasefrom a tight end look for eye contactfrom the tight
end. No eye contact- expectfire pass.

2. Thru - Usedwhen the leadblockeris in such closeproximityto the ball that

the W determineshe can takethem both out at once.

a. Plantand drive towardL. O. S. at angleto constrictthe width of the

leadblocker. Aim at a point where you expectyour pathto intersect
with the ball carrier.

b. Explodewith shouldersthru the blockersoutsideleg - stretchout and

scrambleto get all the way to the ball carrier.

( c. Usethistechniqueonly as a change-upand onlywhen you determine

you can get to the ball carrierwith the lead blockerin a tight
relationshipwith the Tailback.

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STRONCSAFETIES - Continueo:
BasicInformation- Continued:
PrimaryForcePrinciples- Continued:

3. slow play- Usedwhen wishbone"y" teamsroad brockor on outsideveer

when thereis no blockingthreatbetweenyou and the pitchman. (Not
applicablein pressure
stunts.)

Procedures
a. Settleon the L. O. S. and featherthe oitch.
b. Keeppadsparallelto the pitch phase.
c. Makethe QB's runninglaneas narrowas possible.you havethe
pitch responsibility.

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WHIP BACKER

I1I. OPTION PLAY:

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A. BasicOptions:
1. 'DiveOPtion 2. SoeedOotion

3. OutsideVeer

4. WishboneLoad 5. WishboneLead

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STRONCSAFETIES - Continued:
Option Play- Continued:

B. Flow Readsand BlockingCombinations:

1. .. . TackleOff Line Near BackDive - Stayin position,expectoption pass.

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3. TackleOff LineNearBackDive- Insidestayin positionlookingfor TB

bounceoutside.
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Flow Away - Scanthe field, checkingfor counterand reverse.Counterpoint,
work to nearhip of ball carrier. Keepshouldersquare,ball carrierin front of
you and inside. Taketime, replace"Mike,,Ropeiheory. Know if it,s fast
flow or slow flow awav.

W S N E R

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STRONGSAFETIES

lv. PASSINCCAMEPRINCIPLES

Man CoveragePrinciples:
1. Keepeyeson receiverat all times. (Waist)

2. lf beatdeepkeepeyeson receiverand catchhim. He will run slowerwith

hisheadturnedlookingfor the ball. When he slowsto go up, or when his
h a n d sg o u p f o r t h eb a l l ,y o u r h a n d s h o u l dg o u p . B e a l e r t f o r b a lcl a l l .

3. is legalas long as no contactis made.

Face.guarding

Nevergo in frontof receiverunlessyou can get both handson the ball.

5. lf timingis close,batball down with neararm and insuretacklewith your far

or upfieldarm.

o. Havepride in your one-on-onecoverage.

B. Man Coveragevs. BasicRoutes:

1. Flare- Closeto an insidepositionand playalongL. O. S. until backturns
upfieldthenturnto him and runwith him. Keepeyeson man at all times.

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STRONGSAFETIES
Passing - Continued:
Came Principles
Man Coveragevs- BasicRoutes- Continued

3. Co or Circle- Keepinsidepositionand run with him. 7

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4. Man Coveragevs Receiverin ,,C,,Area- Forceoutsidereleaseand maintain

an insidecushion.Alignheadup and runwith him.

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 - Continued:
STRONCSAFETIES
- Continued
Came Principles
Passing

C. Up Technique:
This is stillan 8 techniquebut now you will play the position from tight on the
L.o.s. o

O O O O O O
W E M T N B E R

t- Stance- Normal
Alignment- Align1 Yzyardsoutsidethe defensiveline on the L. O. S.
Key- OffensiveTackleto NearBackwith awarenessof ball-
A - Pitchand contain.
Responsibilit,v

D. B u m PC a l l :
This is a call madeby the Whip to the InsideLinebacker.The Whip will stackthe
TightEndand the Linebackers will bump(Movetheiralignment)-Thiswill be
determinedby offensiveformations.
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. Stance- Normal;feet movedto parallel'
2. Alignment- Insidelegshouldsplitthe crotchof Tight End.
3. Key- OffensiveTacklewith awareness of Tight End on Near Backand Ball'
4. - Pitchand Contain/Support
Responsibility Calls.

E. JamTechnique:
Usethis techniqueon wide Receivers.squareyour stance,alignyour outsldeeye
on the insideeye of the receiver.Keythe receiver.we want to force him to the
outside. on receiver,smovementshuffletwo stepsin eitherdirection staying
souareto L. O. S. Work to strikethe receiverwith the butt of your handsunder his
padsmakinghim restartor adjusthis route. cet eyesback insideto find the ball,
reactto run or passresponsibility.Receivershouldtell you run (stalk,Crack)or
oass(Release).

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STRONCSAFETIES
Passing - Continued:
Came Principles

F. W54ru9- Technique:
1. Stance - 3 pointstancewith insidefoot up, kneesbent,backflat,down 7
nano
3 inchesin frontof facemaskcrowdinsL. O. S.
2. Alignment- 2 feet outsidetackleor Tight End,with an angledstancearming
at the V of the neck of the offensiveplayer.
3. Key- Ball reactto offensiveTackley'Tight
Endas you attackwith your inside
foot. Attackthe V of lineman'sneck. Continuekey progressionof man on,
nearback,backsidelineman.
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2. Near Back
3. Backside Lineman

a. Fan- Tackleblocksout on you, attackV neck maintainingproper

leverage.Keepoutsidearm and leg free. Bendto near back.
Separate,
escape,run to football.
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 - Continued:
STRONCSAFETIES
- Continued:
Came Principles
Passing
W5A/V9Technioue- Continued:

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ii. OffensiveTacklereleasesinsideand nearbackblocksvou (Kickout)
AftackOffensiveTackleV Neck,as OT releasesinside,bend insideto
nearbackon your secondstep. Nearbackblocksyou. Rip inside
shoulderof nearbackwith vour outsideshoulderand gain ground
upfield.
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Note: Treatkickoutby nearbackand OffensiveLinemanthe same.
Rio insideshoulderOL with your outsideshoulderand gain ground
upfield. \*
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It. ffensiveTackleReleases insidean! near backawav. Attack OT V

Neck.as OT releases inside,bendinsideto nearbackon your second
step. Runto football.
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iv. OffensiveTacklepulls inside. AftackOT V Neck,as OT pulls inside,

bend insideto nearbackon your secondstep. Stayin OT's hip
oocket. Runto football.
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 - Continued:
STRONCSAFETIES
- Continued:
Passing
CamePrinciples
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C. Pass,Rush
Fundamentals
and Techniques:

1. BasicFundamentals:
a. Takepride in sackingthe euarterback.rt is 90o/"desireand 10% skill.

b. Anticipatepassbasedon down and distance,pre.snapreadof

lineman'sstance.by the offensiveformationand by defensecalled.

c. lt is extremelyimportantto get a greatjump on the snapof the ball,

key the football and get off!

d. In your stanceplacethe weighton your back foot so your first stepis

a progressivesteptowardsthe eB. Explodeand accelerateout of
your stance.

e. Closethe distancebetrveenyou and the blockeras quicklv as

oossible.

f. Havea plan to attackand defeatthe blocker.

g. When you havecontainresponsibility,

attackthe upfield shoulde, of C
the Quarterback.

h. Whentacklingthe Quarterback, you musttacklehim high pinninghis

armsto hissides.Whensackingthe eB, 50% of the time you should
causea fumble,stripor knockhim looseof the ball. lf the eB doesn,t
seeyou the ball shouldbe knockedout 100%of the time!

i. When recognizing3 step,come undercontrol and be in positionto

obstructor knockdown the ball. Do not leaveyour feet until the ball
leavesthe Quarterback's
hand.

j. Be awareof draw and play actionfakes. Cear down and reactto run
or pass.

k. Be alertfor following draw reads:

l) One of the backsmovinglaterallytowardthe eB.
2l Quarterbackturninghis backto L. O. S. on his passdrop.
3) Quarterbackmovingthe ball from the shoulderareato the hip
areaon drop.

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 STRONCSAFETIES- Continued:
PassingGame Principles- Continued:
PassRushFundamentals andTechniques- Continued:

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2. PassRushTechnique:
. a. Bull Rush- Explodeinto the blockerwith the top of your helmet into
the chin of the blockerwhile at the sametime shootingyour hands
into the chestareagrabbingcloth. You mustneverlet your feetstop'
Drive and lift the blockerto Quarterback.

b. Butt and Pull- Explodeinto the blockeras you would a bull rush' Once
you feel the blockershifthis weightto resistyou'

c. Swatand Swim- Attackblockeras if you are goingto Bull Rush' As

you 8et into a positionto stepon his toes,give the blockera move
opp&it" the directionyou are headed,swatwith your insideor
outsidehand.

d. Arm Under- As you approachthe blockerdip and rip your shoulder

and arm throughthe rib cageareaand arm of the blockerexploding
into him turninghis bodywhile at the sametime shootingyour hips
and accelerating to the Quarterback.This movementcan be used
with a butt and pull rushor in a swatand arm undermovement'

e.Finesse-Asyoureachtheblockerusefoot,shoulder,andheadfake
( on the blocker. Slip by him without makingcontact' You may use a
swim or arm undermoveto get by him. You mustbe able to stepon
the blocker'stoesbeforemakingyour fakes'

H. SkateTechnique:

1.C|osedistancedownonoffensiveb|ocker.Cetoffandgettoblockerbefo
he's readyfor You.

2. Setthe blocker'sfeet,while your quick feet get your hips ouside'

3. Work OffensiveLine 1/:Man.

a. Don't work faceto face,work at half the man'
b. Must usehandson shoulderpadsgrippingjersey'

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Pushoff insidefoot and oPenhiPs.

5. Gain groundwith outsidefoot towardsOL's heel.

6. lf you havebeatthe man over the top continuewith a puncVrip through'

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STRONGSAFETIES- Continueo
- Continued:
PassingCame Principles
SkateTechnique- Continued:

7. lf not, work backundemeaththe manand finishthroughwith a punch/rip

through. your sequenceof stepsis as follows:
Step(thisis outsidefoottowardsOL,sheelon skate).
b. Crossover (thisis insidefootbehindousidefoottoeto heel).
(this
Balance is outside footgaininggroundto euarterback).
Rip(thisisyourinsidefootrippingthrough).
NOTES:
l. Low manwins!_ Bendkneesand staylower than blocker.
2. Do not go deeperin the bacKieldthan the eB,s depth.
3. Alwaysfinishwith a violentrip or punchthrough.

SKILLS
AND DRILLS:

Rooes
i. High Stepper- lift kneesto maximum. May also high stepover bags.

-..--------.->

Quick Feet- lateralmovementthroughropesemphasizingquick feet

betweeneachrope. Staysquare- movefeetas many tim;s as possible
betweenropes.

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? Fullspeed- full speedlateralmovementthrouehropeswhile stayingsquare-

May useair dummiesfor playersto recoil off oi. May alsoadd fumble
recoverat end. (Diagramsameas above)

Double FootedHop - lateralhopsthroughropes. One hop per hole. Stay

low and square& emphasizekeepingshoulderslevel.

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 STRONCSAFETIES - Continued:
Skills& Drills- Continued:

f B. TriangleKeyDrill - A tightend or tackle,runningbackand quarterback line up in

It normal positions.
Whip align in a shadealignmentto the tightend sideand a walk
alignmentto the splitend side. On the snapthe offensivepersonnelexecutea
play, run or pass.TheWhip readshis keysseeing:

1. Tightend or tackle
2. Nearback
3. Ball or pulling linemanand reactsappropriatelyfor threesteps.

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C. RecoilDrill - Threeoffensiveplayersline up as diagrammed.The first two are lead

blockers,the lastone is the ball carrier. On "CO" the first leadblockertakesa wide
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courseto chop whip..After he takestlvo stepsthe secondblockerstarts.Afterthe
secondblockertakestlvo steps- the ball carrierstartssevenyardsoutsidethe
outsidecone.

The W alignsin a walk positionsevenyardsouGidethe widestcone. He takesa

step,then drivesback upfieldto the depthof the blocker. He then
read-shuffle
breaksdown with his ouside foot back and shoulderssquareto the L. O. S. and
executesgoodrecoiltechniqueon both blockers.He will finishby wrappingup on
the ball carrier.

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WHIPBACKERS - Continued:
Skills& Drills- Continued:
PassDrills- Continued:

D. Drop Drill -W readscoacheseyes. Breakonball afterproper

drop. Coach
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can,throw to eitherside. Coachcan cafi differentcove*ges. prayers
rotate
aftereachthrow.

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E. Screen/Draw/90 Drill - W will startto dropto passresponsibility while reading
for draw, screenor 90 pass. He will reactto where the ball
is tirrown.

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 WHIP BACKERS - Continued:
Skills& Drills- Continued:

F. PassDrills
l
l. Two Hand Catch- Moving forward- catchthe ball - and lock it away. (plusvarious
otherball drills).

2. M Drill
Purpose: To teachW's propertechniquein zone coverage' Emphasison good
land marks- communication- eyeson QB and greatplantand drive back to the
L.o. s.
we starton QB movement- ball up - they startleft or right over towardslandmark.
They mustfind the landmarkon the first stepthen get their eyesbackon the QB
yelling"Pass- "Pass'.Whenthe QB showsa throwingactiontheyyell "ball, ball"
and oiantand drive backto the L. O. S. Breakdown and repeatthe drill'

? BreakDrill
The purposeof the breakdrill is to teachW's to take a good zone drop, readthe
quarterbacksintentions,make a greatbreakon the ball and catchthe ball at the
highestpoint. /r

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DEFENSIVT
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FUNDAMENTALS. COMMUNICATIONS s00
DEFENSIVEBACKCHECKLIST 50r
STANCE 514
BACKWARDRUN 515
WEAVE 516
HIP WHEELTO/AWAYL.O.S. J t /
SPEED TURN J to

FORZONECOVERACE
EASICPRTNCIPTES .519
READTNCQB',SINTENTIONS 520
INTERCEPTIONS .522
HOW TO PLAYTHE BALL s22

BASICPRINCIPTES FORMAN COVERAGE

INSIDEMAN TECH 525
OUTSIDEMAN TECH 526
OUTSIDEBAILMAN TECH 526
B U M PA N D R U N 527
WHEN AND HOW TO LOOKFORTHEBALL 529

PATTERN
RECOCNITION 530
( 532
HOW TO PLAYTHEBALL

FOOTWORK. TECHNIQUEDRILLS .533

BALLDRILLS s38

FILMSTUDY

TECHNIQUES
COVERAGE 545

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 COMMUNICATION

In orderto improveour coverageand form a cohesivetype of defense,the defensemust do

considerabletalkingwith eachother. You mustrepeateverythingthree times and be loud. ?
The followingaresomeof the alertswe will be using.

the passplay.
1. PA55,PASS,PASSby anyonewho recognizes
SCREEN,
2. SCREEN, SCREEN of the screenpass.
uponrecognition
3. DRAW, DRAW, DRAW.
4. RUN, RUN, RUN when you aresureit is a run. Always play a passfirst.
5. CRACK,CRACK,CRACKon the crackback block.
6. BALL,BALL,BALLyelledby all who seethe ball thrown. Alertthatthe ball is in
the air.
7. CURL,CURL,CURLwhenthe wide out runsthe curl or to tell the backerto stay
inside.
routeby the receiver.
8. OUT, OUT, OUT on a sideline.type
9. POST,POST,POSTcall by the cornersto the free safetywhen the receiver is
cominginto the deepmiddle.
10. HUSKY - when makingan interceptionin order to alert the team that an
interceptionhasbeenmade.
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1. CROSS,CROSS,CROSSto alert your teammatethat a receiveris crossinginto
his zone.

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Thereare manymorecallsand we wantyou talkingall the time. lf you communicate,
are thinking. Talkingis essentialto gooddefense.

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 BACKCHECKTIST
DEFENSIVE

THINCSWE MUST DO:

( 1. Stopthe bomb
2. Eliminatebig play- containthe ball
3. Eliminatementalerrors
4. No foolishpenalties
5. No missedtackles
6. NO LOAFS(10secondblow out)
7. TURN BALLOVER
o OnOowns
. punt
. F.C.
. fumbldintercept
8. Have morefun than oPPonents
9. THINK INTERCEPTION
10. BEPHYSICAUTRADE COMPLETIONS FOR"HEADACHES"

TO SNAP:
PRIOR
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. Down and distance
2. Positionon field
. hash
. middle
3. ResponsibilitYand keY
4. Firstthreat
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5. Help in defense
6. Splitof receiver

THINCS:
LITTLE
1. Make good iudgments
2. Shoulders square
3. Playwith pads beyondtoes
4. Keepball in front/inside
5. Bendin kneeVKeepa basdStayon feet
6. Outsidearm - leg free
7. Awarenessof interceptionpoint
8. Leverage on ball/receiver
9. Crossfaces

LOOKFORA PASS:
1. Aftertime outs
2. Afterdelayof gamepenaltyon the opponents
3. Firstand lastplayofthe quarter
4. Aftera substitution
5. Aftera penalty
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6. On a 1" and situationfollowinga turnoveror a longgainer
( 7. On a 2"dand shortyards(wastedown)
8. On a third and long

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FORDEFENSE

The followingfundamentals
areemphasized
dailyin a teachingprogression. F
Stance: Everydrill beginswith the properstancestressingthat the knees be
bent (wrists below knee caps)creatinga low center of gravity for
efficientmovement.The weightevenlydistributedon the balls of the
feet for balanceand the shouldersover the toes.

1n 2 Steps: Using a 6" directionalstep puts the player in the proper direction
toward his areaof responsibility
with good body controland balance.

Proper Pursuit: Use a series of pursuit - agility - footwork drills to improve the
quicknessand body controlto changedirectionat the variousangles
toward the L.O.S.or away from the L.O.S.when pursuingthe ball-

4 areasare stressed,
taughtand tied together:

1. Stopping: do it the quickest way by shorteningthe stride,

decreasearm movement,drop the centerof gravity.
2. Breakdown: bendthe knees,shoulderssquare,padsover the toes
with a good base. This createsthe leveragenecessaryto make a
tackle,unloadon a blocker,or changedirection.
3. Changeof direaion: breakdown and controlthe centerof gravity
by droppingthe hips. 7
4. Proper pursuit anglesand awarenessof helo: creates proper
Ieverageon the ball carrier.

Tackling: Two basic factorsof tackling are desire and timing. Desire can be
motivated,but timing must be taughtby placingemphasison the
proper angles(cuttingthem down), /everage,and extension. When
motivatingthe playersto becomebettertacklers, we challengetheir
timing (performance)not their courage(theperformance).

DefeatingBlocks: The fundamentalswe stressto defeata block are: taking the proper
angle to the P.O.A.,having /everageon the blocker, the extension
into the bfocker(timing),and the neutalization and separationfrom
the blocker. We alsoconsiderthe relationshipof defenderto blocker
and ball carrieran essentialfundamentalto teach. lt is critical for the
defender to have the understandingand awarenessto make the
proper judgment that will effect the successof the other defenders
pursuingto the ball.

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 DefeatingBlocks 4 Positionsin relationshipto the blockerand the ball
(Continued)
1. Even:
. Staysquare,don't Pick a side
. Makethe ball changedirection
' . Allow pursuitto gain ground
lf you picka side,the ball carrierwill go opposite:
. Defendergetswalled off
. Createsa seam
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. Defenderswill have to changetheir angles in pursuit or
A over run the ball

BALL 2. Behind:
. Give ground to get shouldersquare;don't go underneath
blocker
{ v . crossfaces
. holdthe gainto a minimum

BALL---;1 3. Ahead:(thisneedsto be the mostrepetitious)

. Reducethe anglebetweenyou and the ball
o__/ . Technique utilized will vary depending upon defensive
, position(LlNE,LB,DB)
. Do not want to createverticalor horizontalseparationfrom
A oursuitwhich createsa seam

4. lnside:
. Staysquare, don't Picka side
BALL
. allowpursuitto gainground
€ . if you penetrateto the ball, "run to the goal line"
A . ball crossesyour face,crossface the blocker, losingground
if you haveto.

Stressthe little things(leverage):

Shoulderssquare
Bendin knees
Padunderpad
Properarm and legfree
Cood base

Plavingthe Ball: Utilize a seriesof drillsto improveconcentration,awarenessand

proper,udgment.

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responsiblefor making remainder of force calls to the Whio
Linebacker.All DefensiveBackerswill communicateforcecalls
. 5k), SafetyForce
. Cloud CornerForce
.. Easy OutsideLinebackerForce
. Read DefensiveBack- OutsideLinebackerdeterminedby the
releaseof the TE

1 . PrimaryForce - Appliesto the defensivebackwho is responsible

for forcingthe play
at the flank. After gettingyour read,attackthe lead blockerconstrictingthe running
lane. You must be lower than the blocker. Below with a wide baseand shoulders
square. Drive your inside shoulderand forearmthrough the lead blocker. Do not
permitthe lead blockerto tum his shouldersupfield. lf you forcethe ball insideof you,
or if you force it to bouncedeep,then you've doneyour job. On option,take the pitch
man.
2. SecondaryForce - Applies to the defensiveback who will play his area of pass
responsibiliryuntil the threatof passis gone. lf the ball gets outsideof our primary
force man, you mustnow contain. Backpeddleto your areaof responsibilityuntil the
threatof passis gone. The threatof passis gonewhen the ball carriercrossesthe line
of scrimmageon the receiverthen can threatenyour zone blocks. once the threatof
the passis gone, attackthe ball outsidein. You must alwayskeep the ball inside of
you-
3. Cutback - Appliesto the pursuitangle,the Roverwill takeon flow away. On the snap
as you readflow away,begin to walk out checkingfor reverseon countercoming back
to you. Once you check for reverse,take an insideout pursuitangle to the ball to
eliminatethe cutback.
4. lnsurance - Appliesto the defensiveback away from flow who is farthestaway from
the ball. You musttakea pursuitangleto get betweenthe ball carrierand the goal line.
After takingyou readsteps,check#1 for any throwbackpossibilitiesin you deep zone.
Once threat of passis gone, open up and work to a point 20 yards deep on the ball
carrier.Alwayskeepthe ball insideof you and in frontof you.
5. Fill supporl - Appliesto the defensiveback,usuallythe free safetywho is responsible
oncethe threatof passis clearedfor goingto the ball.

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 THEPASS
DEFENDINC

t l. GeneralPhilosophY
All outstandingpassingteamsgenerallyhavethreethings in common: 1) an outstanding
quartetback,2) greattirningwhich evolvesfrom excellentprotection,routediscipline,and
the ability of the QB to anticipate,3) coveragerecognitionand the disciplineto adiustthe
passpaftern' wnen necessary.

Having no control over the physicalabilitiesof the offensivepersonnel,our successin

defendingthe passand willing battlesof 3d down (turn over down) will depend on our
abilitvto:

A. Disrupt timing by taking the receiversout of their spots and utilizing

coveragepressureor movethe QB from his launchpoint with blitz pressure.
B. Disguise the zone variations,combinationsand man coverage from 3-
deep/2deep.
C. Sell team aspectto the players. Creat pass rush provides for outstanding
coverageand greatcoverageprovidesfor outstandingrush.
D. Understandthe objectives.the strengthsand weaknessesof the opponent's
passingattack.
1. Favoritepassingformations
2. Favoriteroutes
3. Favoriteor big PlaYreceiver
4. Typeof passes emPloYed
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r Quick (3-Step)
r Dropback(5-7step)
r SprintOut & Eootleg
r PlayAction
I Screens
5. Typeof protection
6. Down and distancetendencies
7. Verticaland lateralfield position
8. Mobility of the quarterback
E. Never allow l-back offensiveformationto dictate and consistentlyreduce
our front to a singlelinebackerschemeleaving the defensevulnerableto
draws and traps. WE MUST HOLD A COOD PASSINCTEAM TO LESS
.IOO
THAN YARDSRUSHING.
F. Six factorsthat affecttechniquein zone coverage
'I
. Fieldoosition
r Thoseareasaffectedor threatenedlaterallyby the ball being in
the middle(equallateralstretchto both sidesof the ball) or on
the hash(limitedlateralstretchinto the boundary.
I Thoseareasaffectedor threatenedvertically by the ball being
inside the 25 (limited vertical stretch),coming out or free
( wheelingzone (maximumvertical stretch),or distanceto the
firstdown marker.

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2. Formation/backfi
eld sets
How the perimeter is being threatenedby the placement of the
receiversand backs.
I Double width - Pro formation,3 wide (2 primary receiverson F
one sideof the ball with a split end on the other).
f Singlewidth - Twins, Slot (2 primary receiverson one side of
the ball with a tight end on the other)
f Double Wide SIot - Pro-Slot,4 wide (2 primary receivers to
bothsidesof the ball).
f TripsOpen - Pro-Wing(3 primaryreceiversto one side of the
ballwith a splitend on the other).
t Trips- TwinsAlot (3 primary receiversto one side of the ball
with a tight end on the other).
I Backs- (Equal strengthto both sides. Limited ability
attackingperimeterlaterallyand vertically).
Split Backs- (Equalstrengthto both sides. Limited ability
attackingperimeterlaterallyand vertically).
r T-BackStrong- (Limitedabilityto attacksinglereceiverside).
t T-BackWeak- (Limitedabilityto aftack2 receiverside).
3. Splitof thewide receivers
When the opportunitypresentsitself,our cornersand safetieswill align
on the outsideshoulderof the receiving corpsunless:
I The receiver'ssplit is 6 yardsor lessfrom the boundary.
I The receiver'ssplit is 20 yardsor more from the ball
r The #2 receiveris split more that half the distanceto the #l e
receiver.
4. QB actionand backfieldflow
The movementof the ball and the backsdefine the offense,sability to
aftackthe perimeterlaterally.

Lanesof the ball

3-lane

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 f l-Lane: QB working down LOS. Limited in the direction
oppositeof flow (optionpasses).
( 2-lane: QB setsup behindor betweenoff. Tackleswith a play
actionfakewith the abilityto attackboth sidesof the formation
(sprint,draw, iso pass).
3-lane: QB seftingup behindthe centerwith equal ability to
aftackboth sidesof the formation(dropback pass,roll pass).
4-lane: QB aftackingthe perimeterin the direction of the ball
with limited abiliw to attack both sides of the formation.
Generally,receiversare movingin the samedirection.
5. Quarterbacklaunchpoint
The depthof the quarterback's launchpoint hasa direct correlationto the
depth of the patternsrun by the receivers.
r 3-5tep(Quick passingattack)
o 5-yardroute depth
. Deeppatternsfrom out and up or hitch and go
o Quick screens
r 5-5rep(Horizontalpassingattack
o *14 yard routedepth
. Timeddeep routesin the seems
. ReadScreen
a 7-Step(Verticalpassingaftack)
. 14-20yard routedepth
( . Deep patteroff of post
. Delays,unders
. Hiddenscreens
6. Passpatternsand receiversreleasevs. underneathdefenders
I Horizontal Stretchforcesthe defendersto defend the width of
the field by putting4 or 5 receiversin the dead spotsbetween
the underneathzones. The QB mustthrow on rhythm and will
generally work one side of the field from the outside-in
utilizingS-stepdrop.
I VefticalStretchis when 2 or 3 receiversoperatein an isolated
areaat varyinglevelsverticallyand in the direct vision of the
QB utilizing7 stepdrop.
Patterns:PosVDig
lat
Post-Corner/F
Flag/Sideline
TripleVertical
Slow

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1. Narrowbase;feet underarm pits

2. Outsidefoot up; toe to instepstagger
3. Weight on ballsof feet;soulsof shoeshavefull contactwith ground
4. Bendin waist;padsover toes
5. Bendin knees;handsto knee level
6. Headand shouldersturnedtowardsthe ball

- DEEPZONE RESPONSIBITITY
SAFETIES

1. Narrowbase;.....
? l nci/a fnnt rrn.

3. Weighton ballsof feet;.....

4. Bendin waistand knees;....
5. Shoulders
and hipssquareto L.O.S.

- SHORTZONE RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETIES

1. Feetshoulderwidth
2. lnsidefoot up; toe to heel stagger
3. Weighton ballsof feet;....
4. B e n di n w a i s ta n dk n e e s.,. . .
5. Shoulders and hipssquareto L.O.S.

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 OF A BACKWARDRUN
MECHANICS

The back pedal is a seriesof shortbackwardpushstepsthat are &12 inchesin length.

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OF A GOOD BACKPEDAL
ETEMENTS

A. Start
Take 6" directionalstep with the outsidefoot for depth utilizing (3) read stepsfor
recognition of laneof the ball.
B. Pedal
1. The DB shouldbackpedalabout speedof his full potential. This will enable
him to gather,come under control and break effectivelyin the direction the
receiverbreaks. lf he is backpedalingfull speed,then he cannot reactto a pass
or come undercontrolprior to breakingon any shortor mediumdistanceroute.
l. While backpedaling, the playershouldreachbackwith each stepand pull his
weight over his feet just as though he were runningforwardwith his weight on
the ballsof his feet.
Raisethe feet onlv high enough from the ground to have the cleatsclear the
grass. Speed is gained only when the feet are in contact with the ground.
Liftingfeettoo high is wastedmotion. QUICK FEET!
A
Takeonly smallto mediumsizesteps.Do not overstride.
q
Both kneesshouldbe bentto permitthe feetto extendback pastthe hips.
6 . Work to maintainthe upperbody partsin the sameoriginalpositionto the snap.

( foot and trunk at a forwardlean.

7 . Move the arms in a normalrelaxedmannerwith elbows in at sides at a 90'
angle. Move then in a pumpingaction. Keepthe elbowsin to the sidesand
don't crossarmsin frontof the body.
o - Stayin backpedal as long as possible. You shouldbe able to backpedal15
yardsbeforeturningandrunning.

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 CHANCEDIRECTION. WEAVE

The weave technique will allow you to adjust your backpedal according to t h p
receiver'srelease.Weavingwill requiremuch practice,but by masteringthis technique,;;: 7
receiverwill not be able to get your headup or turn you prematurely.

ELEMENTS
OF A GOOD WEAVE

1. Knowthe angleyou needto take.

2. Utilize properbackpedaltechnique.
3. Pushoff foot oppositethe desireddirection.
4. leadwith your butt, keepingthe shoulders
square.
5. Do not crossvour feet.

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 - ANGLEBREAK
CHANCEDIRECTION

450 ANGLEBREAKTo THE L.o.s. (FootQuickness/ Acceleration)

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1. Keepfeet underneath,narrowbase,padsovertoes
2. Drop hips and decreasearm movement
3. Shortenstridelength(footfire)
4. pivot off foot oppositethe desireddirection,pointingtoe of leadfoot and hips t n
the directionYouwant to go

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I . Keepfeet underneath,narrowbase,padsovertoes

2. Pivotoff foot oppositedesireddirection,pointingtoe of lead foot, helps opentne

hipsin directionYouwantto go

3. Roll over the leg nearestdesireddirectionworking low planeto high prane

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 . SPEED
CHANCEDIRECTION TURN

When you have come out of your backpedaland into your hip wheel and are
beginningto lose cushionwhen the receiverbreaksin the other direction, don't re-hip l^
wheel. This will causeyou to lose valuablestepsand yardage. Instead,pivot off the
oppositefoot in the direction you are going and get you head,shouldersand hips around
asquicklyas possible.

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 O RZ O N ED E F E N S E
B A S I CP R I N C I P T EFS

A 1. Know your area of responsibility,who's your 1'tthreat and where'syour help'

a 2. Seethe ball at all times- don't let imaginationreplacegood iudgment,they only play with
o n eb a l l .
3. Neverallow a receiverto get behindyou when you are responsiblefor a deepzone, expect
shortroutesto be completed& when they are,trade the competitionfor a headache.
4. Rushis important,however,the ability of the perimeterdefendersto readthe intentionsof
the eB & convergeon the ball will determinethe successof zone coverages.When the ball
is in the air there are no boundaries:
A. Underneathdefendersmustbreakon the look of the passer.Very few QB's
will look off a shortdefender- if they do, do not let it affectyour play;the ball
is travelinga shortdistance'
B. Deepdefendersmustbreakon both the look and long arm of the passer.
5. Leverage:Createit and maintainit on the threateningreceiverin your zone. The amountof
cushionwill dependon 1) your speed 2) receiver'sspeed 3) your experience'
6. Think inlerceotionand play the ball throughthe receiverat the interceptionpoint;
interference usuallyoccurswhen all concentrated effortsareon the receiveronly.
-
7. Interceptthe ball at its highestpoint never get caughtflat footedand squaredup to the ball.
8. lf the passfumblesor scrambles,keepyour zone disciplinebecauseshortrouteswill convert
deepand deep routeswill convertshort.
9. A tipped passshouldbe intercepted.
16. Playingzonecoveragerequirescommitment.patience& constantattentionto detail.
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 THEq8,S INTENT|ONS
READTNG

1. Readthe front shoulderof the _O.B

2. Focuson the point of the shoulderasto what 'tl3 of the field he is intendingto throw ?
to.
3. Keyshoulderlevelfor traiectorv
a. Parallel: ShortZone
b. Up : DeepZone
4. when the QB's non-throwinghandcomesoff the ball,driveto the interceptionpoint.

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 ZONESAND REDZONECONCEPT
PASSINC

LeftHook RightHook

three deep
The abovezonesare the areasof the field we mustcover,four short zonesand
of the zone
."n"s. rn" areascan bestbe coveredif the defenderswill get to the middle
and breakon the footballwith the QB's release'
an approximate
The flat areasare from the wide "C" areato the boundaryfrom the LOSto
14 yarddepth.
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The three deep zonesare divided by the hash marksand extend from approximately
yardsdeepto the end line.

REDZONECONCEPT
our.zonesso
ln orai".to assistthe coverageof all the zones,we must attemptto squeeze
to the boundary
thev overlap. The most practicalareasto eliminateare those areasclose
(Red Zones on tne
uunli" tin..uis on our side. In order for the ball to enter these areas
This time should
Ji"gri. above),the ball must be in the air a longer period of time.
Zone until
u, to reactto the batl and getto it. Therefore,we should not entera Red
"n""bl"
the ball is throwntowardthat area.

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 INTERCEPT]ON
POINT

After readingthe QB's intentions,you must learnwherethe ball will usuallv

be caughtby the receiver.Thispoint is know asthe INTERCEPTION pOtNT. lt is
usuallya point six to eightyardsin front of the receiverat the momentvou
recognizethe pattern. Driveto the l.P.

SLANT OUT POST

RECOCNITION

DEADAREA

CEPTIONPOINT

DEADAREA

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RECOCNITION
RECOCNITION

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INTERCEPTION
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HOW TO PLAYTHE EALL

At the interceptionpoint play the ball throughthe receiver. lf you haveno chancefor the
interception,makecertainyou tearaway his upfieldarm. This is the arm that is the farthestfrom the flight of
the ball. lf the receiveris too far away from you to tear away his upfieldarm, then you must make the
tackle.
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 ! N T E R C E P T I OPNO I N T DONT BEA FOTLOWER

COOD PATH POORPATH

COOD PATH POORPATH

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 BASICPRINCIPTES
OF MAN COVERAGE

1. Know the tl,pe of rush(4-man,S-man,Gman)and where you hetp is.

2. Leverage:createit and maintainit.
3. Too much cushioncan be worsethan not enough.
4. The receiversare taught 3 thingswhen runningpasspafterns:
5. Release
6. Deceptivemoves
7. The pattern
8. Keep the feet alive and active. Do not brace down (weight on heels)when the
receivergivesyou a deceptivemove.
9. when playing bump never step up, never get over extendedand never go back for
seconos.
10. Never be driven to a headuo oosition.
'1.
i Focus on hips of receiver. The defender'ships should mirror the receiver,ships.
When the hips drop and the strideshortens,anticiparea cut.
12. Have awarenessof receiver's split in relation to the ball and sideline to helo
determinean insideor outsideroute.
13.Vs. all out routesdrivethroughthe ouside shoulderto insurethe tackleand not leave
yourselfvulnerableto out and up.
14-Vs. deep routes "chew" the receiver'sear and focus the attentionon his eves and
hands.
15. lf beat,do not panic. Putyour headdown and closethe cushion. Do not look for the
ball becauseyour #1 objectiveis to closethe cushionand makethe tackle. 7
16. Man coverage is the simplesttype of coveragefrom an assignmentstandpoint.
However,from an abilitystandpoint,it requiresmore skill to olav than zone ano pursa
greaterdemandon the passrush.

Utilize our 6-man pressureblitzes becausewe want to, not becausewe have to.
NOTE:utilize 6-manpressurepackageas hashmarkdefense.
Show Gman pressureand play zone.
Keepindividualdefendersmatchedup ascloselyas possible.
Play with a safety or 2 safetiesfree to provide featuresof zone and allow the
underneathcoveragedefendersto be aggressive.

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 TECHNIQUES
MAN COVERAGE

1. INSIDEMAN
"-- this
Ge techniquewhen you haveno insidehelp'
-"'"t--nrign
( position
with insiie leverage.Depthwill vary accordingto
" b) DenYinsideroutes'
ij u**a.*j*l"tg"" to adjust back pedal accordingto receiver's
releasemaintaininginsideleverage'
d) Concentrateon receiver'ships
e) 3 yardcushionbreak,turn and run'
0 Knowthe numberof rushers'
inside' use
g) lf receiverturn, y* to the outside,then comesback
your speedturn technique-
h) Vs.Takeoff routeutilizeman turn'
i) Firstthree stepsseeball for three step game'

vs. upfieldpush vs. inside BALL

vs. outside (D
stem push stem

backpedal weave inside

Backpedalweave outside
keeping shoulderssquare
keeping shoulderssquare

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 2. OUTSIDEMAN
Usethis techniquewhen you haveinsidehelp.
a) Align with outsideleverage.Depthwill vary accordingto
oosition.
NOTE:Canalign insidethe receiverand on the snao
jump to the outside.
D) Challengeoutsideroutes.
c) Useweavetechniqueto adjustbackpedalaccordingto receiver,s
releasemaintainingoutsideleverage.
d ) Concentrateon receiver'sbip.
e) 3 yard cushionbreak,turn and run.
0 Vs. takeoff route utilizezoneturn.
vs. outside vs.upfieldpush vs. inside BALL
stem push stem (D

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Backpedalweaveoutside backpedalweaveinside
keepingshoulderssquare keepingshoulderssquare
t.l

3. OUTSIDEMAN BAIL
Cornerswill usethistechniquewith insidehelp.
a) Pressalignment3 yds.FromL.O.S.
b) On the snapuse bail technique.Establishoutsideleveraseand a
3 yd. Cushion.
c) Concentrateon receiver,soutsidehio.
BALL
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 4. B U M PA N D R U N
'|
. Pressalignmentwith insideleverageon the receiver.
2. Alignmentleverageshoulddeny insideroute. Forceoutsiderelease.
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3. Stance- Positionyourselfto run. Narrowbase,head up, eyesdown,
handsin front.
4. Kev- "SoftenEyes"and establish"7one" on the hip oppositealignment
leverage.
5. Execution- Startwith weighton heelsand on movement,hop backwards
weightto ballsof feet. Staysquareto L.O.S. Keepfeet under
transferring
you.

Usetechnique(Leverage
Hand)to makecontactwith receiver. When
contactis made(Soft
Hand),lock elbow out forcingreceiverto run
aroundthe hand.

Stayon top of receiver'scutofffadddeepball. Usespeed,turn if

receiverworks,ball inside.

SoeedRelease Ouside Release lnsideRelease Outside Release BALL

w/ Shake& Bake w/ Ouside Move W InsideMove (D
Outside

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DB (i o,
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6. Littlethings
. Readreceiver'sstancefor lengthof stagger
. Make receiverre.routehimself

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7. Wavsthe offensewill attackbump coverage

o Rundeeppatternsusingthe receiver'sspeed BALL

o
DB

#I FADE i POST

. OutsidePatterns olnsidePaftern
BALL
o

Will use move Speedreleaseto force

to post. DB to over commit

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 WHEN AND HOW TO LOOKFORTHE BALL

TRAILPOSITION:
t I Don't pqnic. Work to cutoffpoint (l-P).

r lf still in trail position(1 stepbehind),readthe receiver'sear hole. Harasswith

outsidehand.

and you seethe receiver'seyes'anticipateseeing

When the ear hole disappears
his hands.

When the handscome up, punchthroughthe pocketwith your insidehand and

CUTOFFPOSITION:

You havecut the receiveroff and the wide receiveris on the boundary,turn to
the QB and lookfor the ball.

You havecut the receiveroff and the wide receiverhasrun out of room,turn
into the receiver'sear hole,eyes,hands - CLAP.

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C U T O F FP O S I T I O N
QB QB

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 PATTERN
RECOGNITION

Passpatternsarecatagorizedaseithershort,intermediate
or deeo. Thereare onlv 3
thingsa receivercan do at eachof theselevels:
1. Outsideroute
2. Insiddroute
3. Upfield route
Thus givingyou 9 basicpafternsto defend.

5HORT
't.

3-13-33: Thesenumberswill helpyou overcomethe "fear,'in manto man

coverage:FALSE EVIDENCEAPPEARING REAL. Remember,a receiver
can'tgo 13 yardsunlesshe hasgonebeyond3, and he can,tgo 33 unti
he hasgonebeyond13. (in otherwords,you con,t get beatdeep when
the receiveris at 3 yards!)

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 B. Receiverare taught3 thingswhen runninga passpattern:
1. Releasefrom L.O.S./ maintainyou leverage
2. Deceptivemove/ concentration and propercushion
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3. The oattern/ hip wheelto interceptionpoint

DEF.BACK
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Release Leverage

Deceptive Concentration+
Move Cushion

Pattern Hip Wheel

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 HOW TO PLAYTHE BALL

When drivingto the interceptionpoint,alwaysseethe man you are covering. Do

not look for the ball until the cushionhasbeenclosed.

SEAM

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Lookthough the receiver Lookthroughthe receiver
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Look though the receiver

lf you haveno chanceto intercept or deflectthe ball,drivethroughthe far shoulder

and rip awaythe receiver'supfieldarm. (Thisis the arm that'sfurthestaway from
theflightof theball.) lf the receiveris too farawayto stripthe ball loose,makethe
tackle,tradinga completionfor a headache.

I
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U pfieldarm

Upfieldarm

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 FORM BACKPEDAL
( I Purpose: Teachhow to run backwardand properuseot arms'
I Procedure: On movementof the ball, backpedalfor 15 yards'
NOTE:Can blow whistlefor "stop drill"

r Technique
BackPedal
. Padsover the toesand bend in knees'
with
o Utilize armsasthough runningforward' Work from shoulders
mid-lineof
elbowsin, bringingf,undsto inseamof pants' Do not cross
bodv.
. Feetno wider than armPits'
. Skimgroundwith feet;backfoot pullsthrough'
o Maintaincontroland balance'
' KeePeyeson the ball'

D. THE UMBRELLA
CLOSE
( pursuit
r Purpose: Teachsecondarycontainfrom backpedaland proper
fundamentals'Keepingleverageon ball and properhitting
Position'
Reactto
I Procedure: On movementof the ball' backpedaldefendingPas.s:.
run when ball is pitchedto one of the threeoriginallines'

C.P.
. Utilize proPerbackPedal'
. Keepfeet underneathbody,accelerate on breakbackto L'O'S'
o 2 outsideplayerskeepingthe ball in frontand.inside'
. Breakingiown into the hifting positionwith shoulderssquare'

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I Purpose: Teachanglebreakand proper pursuitfundamentals.
I Procedure: One playerat a time alignson yard line in good stance. On
movementof the ball, playersbackpedalto the cone (g yards)
and breakto the 1.O.5.at 45" to next cone. pivot off foor
oppositethe desireddirectionpointingtoe of leadfoot at 45o
to nextcone.

C.P.
.
M
Cood backpedaltechnique
. Reactto movement
. Keepfeet underneath
o Accelerateto L.O.S.
. Keepeyeson the ball

D. LADDER
r Purpose: Teachbalance,bodycontrol,keepingfeet underneath,foot
quickness.
I Procedure: Two playersalign on yard line 5 yardsapart. On movement,
playersbackpedalto firstcone,then breakto L.O.S.,then
immediatelygo into backpedalto nextcone.

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C.P.
. Cood backpedaltechnique
. Keepfeet under,padsover toes
. Accelerateto L.O.S.
. Move feetas quick as possible

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 45'BREAK
I Purpose: Teach45obreakto L.O.S.
( r Procedure: Threeplayersalignon yard line on movementof ball and
backpedaland break45" on eyesand long arm of quarterback
(Coach).

c 1 _
r srep
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l. 5 step
r AngleBreakTechnique
. Good backpedaltechnique
. React,do not guess
o Keepfeetunderneath and padsover toes
. Do not roundbreak
. Accelerateto interceptionpoint
' KeePeYeson ball
. NOTE:Ballwill be thrownto outsideline

( F. BREAKAWAY FROML.O.S.
I Purpose: Teach45oawayfrom L.O.S.
I Procedure: On movementof ball, backpedal.When QB (coach)shows
passto right,DB openshipsto his left for depth and width 45o
and runsin direction. After DB hasworked for properdepth
and width (8-10yards),QB showspassto left and DB opens
hipsto his right,repeatingprocess.

AngleBreakTechnique
. Reactto movement
o Pivotoff foot oppositedirection,steppingfor depth and width; keep and
"open" shoulder.
. Keeppadsovertoesand bend in kneesfor control
. NOTE:Ballwill be thrown. Usesamedrill to teach speedturn-

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I Purpose: Teachl80o breakawayfrom L.O.S.
I Procedure: On movementof ball, backpedal.QB (coach)pointsball to
right,DB openshis hipsto left and runs on the line. When eB
pointsball straight,the DB goesinto backpedaland the
processis repeated,with DB openinghips oppositedirection.

Hip WheelTechnique:
. Stepfor depth180'to openhips
. Keeppadsover toes. Work low planeto high plane
o Work low planeto naturalrunningposition;keepan open shoulder
. Keepeyeson ball
. NOTE:Ballwill be thrown

n. WAVE
I Purpose: Teachchangeof direction,body control,conditioning.
I Procedure: On movementof ball. backpedal.eB (coach)showspassto
left, DB breaks90" to right. QB showspassto right,DB plants
on outsidefoot and redirectsto his left. Repeat2 or 3 times.
NOTE:ballwill be thrown.
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 l. BREAKTHE CUSHION
I Purpose: Teachpropercushionrelationshipand when to hip wheel
usingturn and run technique'
(
lProcedure:PairupreceiverandDB.A|ignthedefender6yardsfrom
receiver.On movement,receivertriesto run pastthe defender'

i
DB DB
I

X X

c.P.
. Move on movement
o Utilize backpedaluntil cushionbreaksat 4 yards,at that time, hip wheel to
defenddeep

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 BALLDRILLS

A. 2 ON 1 TO THEL.O.S
I Purpose: Conditionplayerto readQB's intentions,breakon eyesand
long arm of QB interceptthe ball.
I Procedure: Two receiversalign I 5 yardsfrom the ball, 1 yard inside. DB
alignsbetweenthe 2 players,2 yardsbehindthem.
eB will
execute3-stepdrop, lookingdirectlyat defensiveback. On
QB's third step,when he look to throw to one of the
receivers,the DB breaksin front and interceptsthe ball,
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DB

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5 Yards

I C.P.
. When you intercept,
run ball...SCORE!!
' Receivers,
do not stepto ban, Catchit if defenderdoesn,tget there in
time.

B . S I D E L I NHEA S HB R E A K
r Purpose: Sameas2 on .l to L.O.S.drill - teachesdefendercan cover
moregroundwhen ball hasto be thrown further.
I Procedure: 2 receiversalign 2 yardsfrom sideline,15 yardsdeep.
eB
alignsin M.O.F. DBs align17 yardson the hash. eB will
,e
execute3-stepdrop. When he look to throw to one of the
receivers,
the DB breaksin front and interceots.

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 c. 2 oN 1 AWAYFROMTHEL.O.S.(DEEP)
I Purpose: hip wheel,guickness
on indicators,
Teachbreaking and
judgmenton interceptionPoint.
I Procedure: 2 receiversline up on the hashwith a DB 74 yardsdeep. Qb
(
will execute3/5 stepdrop, lookingdirectlyat DB as he
backpedals.When QB looksand setsto throw to one of the
receiversrunningdown the hash,the defensiveback opens
and break to the interceptionpoint.

1-/t-----
c.P.
. Defendertriesto stayin backpedal,maintainingj yard cushionon
deepestreceiver.
. Ballshouldbe thrown12-18intermediate zone.
. lf defenderlosescushion,he mustturn and run.
. Breakon indicators.

D. i) 2 ON 1 AWAY FROMTHEL.O.S.(MIDDLE1/3)
I Purpose: Learnto play 2 receiversin your deepzone and play the ball
awayfrom L.O.S. Teachjudgmenton interceptionpoint and
utilizationof sPeedtum.
( I Procedure: 2 receiverslineupon the hashwith a DB 7'8 yardsdeep. QB
will execute3/5 stepdrop. This drill is the sameas drill C,
exceptthe defendermustturn and run to deepestreceiverin
zone.

r C.P.
. lf ball is thrownto side,the DB hasturned. He breaksto interception
point, makesthe catchand scores.
. lf ball is thrownoppositethe way the DB hasturned,he will utilizea
speedturn.

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2) 2 ON 1 AWAY FROMTHE L.O.S.(OUTSIDE
r Purpose: Zone disciplinelearninghow to competewith the ball and
teachjudgmenton interceptionpoint.
I Procedure: 2 receiversline up 5 yardsfrom L.O.S.on the hash,one facing
sideline,the other facingdown the hash. DB aligns4-5 yards
behindthe receivers,2 yardsouside hash. QB executes3-
stepdrop and when coachsays'break," the receiverwill
executea sidelineand takeoff. DB will readintentionof QB
and breakto the ball,drivingto the interceptionpoint. NOTE:
Setuo a drill on eachhash.

r C.P.
judgmentin readingQB intentions.
o Evaluate
. Teachmeetingon QB's shoulder.

E. 4 ON3 BREAKON THEBALL(3 DEEP)

I Purpose: Zone disciplinein 3 deepand overlapplay betweendefender.
r Procedure: Align receiverson numbersand hashmarkswith secondaryin
Cover0. Coachwill standbehindsecondary and give patternsto receivers(4
?
Side/flag,post/dig,etc._and laneof ball (3,2,4and 3-step).
streaks,past/wheel.
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D8

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. Coach3 deepzonediscipline,properleverage,cushion,etc.
. Alldefensivebacksmustbe aroundthe ball when interceoted.
. Canadd the stronesafeties.

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F . 3-5TEP/ s-STEP
I Purpose: Developrhythmfor 3-stepgame;makejudgmenton
the QB's intentions.Leamto competewith the ball.
I Procedure: DB alignson the numbersat 8 yards. Placea stand-updummy
at 5 and 10 yardson the L.O.S.in the boundary. QB will
executea 3-stepor s-stepdrop,throwingthe ball at respective
oummy.

c.P.
. lf you cannotintercept,tackleand hit throughthe bag.
o Have QB pump fakefar out and up.
o Drive to interceptionpoant.

C , MAZE
I Purpose: Develooconcentration

QB (l G! 2 yatids)

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 FILMSTUDYOBIECTIVES

1. You can developa greatsenseof recognitionby runninga play back and forth before
its completion. Thereis no substitute
for film studywhen preparingfor an opponent.

2. Know the receiveryou are covering. Study him in all the films we have. Know his
strengthand know his weakness.

3. Study other defensivebackswhen looking at film or teamswho have alreadyplayed

our next opponent. Don't be a spectatorand alwayswatchthe ball carrier.

4. A projectoror TV is availableto you at any time during the week. A good defensive
backwill look at morefilm/tapethan anyoneone the defensiveteam.

Preparation
You have to analyze each play and have a tremendous amount of mental
concentrationon each and every play. You have to rememberthat becausethere is so
much areato cover,and only four peopleto cover it, that every mistakeends up in a first
down or TD. But by ail means,neverworry abouta previousmistake;it is pasthistoryano
the next play is a new game. Learnwhen to play a receivertight and when to play him
foose. Know rhe formation,personnel,down and distanceand field position. All of these
are vital and mustbe takeninto consideration.

A. Speedof receiver(relateto own speed)

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B. Can you affordto play him closeand tough?
I Doeshe mind beinghit?
C. Whattipsdoeshe givewhen runninghis patterns?
r Goingdeepand inside?
r Coingdeepandoutside?
r Coingdeepand straight?
r Coingshortand inside?
I Coingshortandoutside?
I Quickpasses?
D. lndividualpatternsI musttakeoff my receiver(bestpatterns).
I How will I coverhim in this situation?
o Shortsideline.
. Opensideof field.
. Blitz.
. Longyardage.
. Shortyardage.
r What is hisfavorite...
. lnsidepaftern?
. Outsidepattern?
E. Do they favorhim on long,medium or shortpasses?

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 F. ls he the primarytargetin a mustsituation?lf yes,what patterndo they favor?
I TD area
. 10 yardline and in.
20 yardlineto 10 Yardline
r Third down - long yardage
I Third down - mediumyardage
I Third down - shortyardage
G. What doesyour receiverdo when?
r Not the primaryreceiver?
I Runninga playto his side?
r Runninga playawayfrom him?
H. What team patternsmustwe stop? (Freesafety- where should I give my help?
QB key - doeshe look where he is throwing?)
r Blitzingsituation.
r Ballcontrolsituation.
I Normaldown.
I TD area
. 20 yardlineto 10 Yardline
. 10 Yardline and in.
l. Studystances and splits
I wR,s
r TEand NearTackle
r FSlook at OL
J. Know substitutionpatterns
K. StudyQB
r Staggerfeet
I Doeshe look you off?
r What arehis handsignals?
r How doeshe scanthe field beforehe getsundercenter?
I Canwe time hiscadence?
L. Accuracyof QB
I Arm strength
r What is his bestcut?
r Can he scramble?
M. What are their favoriteroutesby down and distance?

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 TEST
SAMPLE

Player'sName Opponent:

Who is theirQB? What is his height?Weight?Number?

What are his assets?

Can he scramble?

Does he throw well long?

Does he throw well short?

Does he haveany characteristics

aboutplaycalling?

What are his favoriteformations?

What aretheir favorite3'odown plays?

What arethe receivers'heights?

Weighs? Numbers?

What aretheir favoritecuts?

What kind of speeddo they have?

r
What stancedo they use?

How do they try to beatyou deep?

What type of extraordinarymovesdo they employto getopen?

What passesdo they like on shortyardage?

What passes
do they like on the goalline?

What unusualplaysdo theyemploy?

Summarizetheir passoffensetheory?

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COVERAGE
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TECHNIQUES

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 TECHNtqUEFORTHE FREE - COVER1 GOBBER)VS.THEPASS
SAFETY

EXECUTION ON THESNAP:
Readblock/ releaseoff #2
COACHINC POINTSVS. PASS:
I Ball in 2-3 Lane:Call out the releaseof#2
a #2 Venical: Shuffleand maintaininsideleverageand utilizechase
techniqueor collisionvertical.
a #2 Middle Hook: Playover top.
a #2 FIat: Open and skateto the hash,find #l in post/curl.
NOTE: vs. Post/corner speed,turn backto M.O.F. for depth,anticipate#3
seam.
| #2 Drag: Anticipateweak curl. Robthe dig.

TECHNIQUEFORTHE FREE
SAFETY.
COVER1 MOBBER)VS.THERUN

COACHINGPOINTSV5. THERUN:
r Keythe Block/Release of the TightEnd
c TEArc (option):Maintainproperleverage.Insuredump pass;
recognizerun, utilize cagetechniqueand alley to ball.
o Tf Ease(option): Anticipateload block from back.
. Vs. Sweep:Alley to ball, anticipatechop block. STAYON
BACKSIDE OF BALLCARRIER.
. SiotSta/k: Insureblock.allevto the ball.
I Ball in 1-LaneAway
. lnsureblockof #2, work flat down L.O.S.for cutback.

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 TECHNIQUETORTHE FREE - COVER4 (MIDDIE1/3)VS.THE PASS
SAFETY
t EXECUTION ON THESNAP:
Take 6" directionalstepbackwith outsidefoot. Use 3 (walkind readsteps
for fane of ball recognitionandthe blocHrelease of #2. fime is on your
side; keepthe gamein front ofyou. Be asdeepas the deepestreceivervs.
Pass.
COACHINC POINTSVS. PASS
a Ballin the 3-Lane:Backpedalfor depthto middle of zone. ReadQB's
intentions(eyes)and melt on front shoulderof QB-
. Vs. anticipated deeproutes: postortake off, open hipsfordepth.
. Vs.postldig: Playpostthroughthe dig, keyingshoulderlevel of
QB.
t Ballin the 2-Lane:Open hipsto flow for depth. lf QB exposesback
numbersand bendsat waist,anticipatethe throwbackpost.
. Vs. curllflat; Playcurl from over the top.
. Vs. dragldig: Play post through dig.
. Vs.throwback:Utilizespeed,turn for depth.
t Ballin the hLane: Open hipsfor depthand level. Maintaininside
leverageon #2 verticaland so not over run the ball. NOTE: Vs. boot,
squeezethe deeodrag.
r Vs.3-5tep: Open hipsfor depthand width anticipatingup route/helping
( playsidecorneroverthe top.

TECHNIQUEFORTHEFREE C4 (MIDDLE1/3)VS.THE RUN

SAFETY

COACHINCPOINTSVS.RUN
I Insurepassresponsibility of #2 to passingstrength.
I Ball in the l-lane to passingstrenglh:
o Vs.Sweep:Alley insideout the ball. Vs, unbalancedformation,
insureblock bY#2.
. Vs.option: Levelthroughthe dump passlane,anticipatingdump
pass;insureblockbeforealleyingto the ball.
. Vs. baseb/ock: Anticipateball coningoff L.O.S.and post/slantby
flanker;insurepassuntil the ball breaksthe S-gap;judgethe speed
of the bal..
t Ballin tJtel-LaneAway: Levelto 5-gapinsuringthe pass;judge the
speedof the ball.

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EXECUTION ON THESNAP:
On snapof ball/pre.snap punchout - skateto deep Use 3 read stepsfor
lane of ball recognition.,and block releaseof #1. Keepthe gamein front of
e
you.
COACHINC POINTSVS. PASS:
I Ball in 2 or 3 Lane- backpedalfor depth.
. Key#2 for divider.
r #2 dividesdefendshorterthrov,.
r No dividerwork 3 yardsoutsidehash.
| 3 Situationsbring the safetyoff the hash:
1. Ball in 4-laneto you (3deep rotation)
2. Ball in 1-laneto you (3deep rotation)
3. Post/corner roure
NOTE: Neverbreakparallelto the L.O.S. Breakto the nearpylon for
depth and width.

COACHINCPOINTSVS. RUN:
t Ball in the l-Lane to You
You are held accountable for #1 vs. play action pass. Breakto
pylon,maintaining insideleverage on #1; anticipateseamroute.
After insuringblock of #l on containcorner,secondaryconratn
the ball.
F
Ball in the | -LaneAway
o Protectthe middleof the fieldanticipating cutback
NOTE: Vs.sweep- directalleyto the ball-
Vs. option to passingstrength- work parallelto L.O.S.

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( EXECUTIONON THESNAI.
Take6"directiona|stepwithoutsidefootfordepth.Use3readstepsfor
laneof ball recognitionand block releaseof #1. Keepthe gamein front of
you.
COACHINC POINTSV5. PASS:
I Ballin2or3Lane: Backpedalfor depth'
t KeY#2 for divider'
r #2 dividesdefendsshorterthrow'
r No dividerwork 3 yardsoutsidehash'
| 3 SituationsBringthe Safetyoff the Hash
1. Ball in 4-laneto you (3deep rotation)
2. Ball in 1-laneto vou (3deep rotation)
3. Post/cornerroute
NOTE: Neverbreakparallelto the L'O'S' Breakto the nearpylon for
deothand width.

COACHINGPOINTSVS.RUN:
I Ball in the l-Laneto You
. You are held accountable for #1 vs' play action pass' Breakto
pylon,maintaininginsideleverage on #1; anticipateseamroute'
(
. After insuringblock of#1 on containcorner,secondarycontain
the ball.
a Ball in the |-LaneAwaY
. Protectthe middleof the field,anticipatingcutback'
NOTE: Vs. sweep- directalleyto the ball
Vs. optionto passingstrength- work parallelto L'O'S'

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 COACHINC POINTSVS.PASS:
r Work to #l . Minimumof i 0 yards.
' .
#2 Vertical:Anticipatesidelinecut from #1. Haveawarenessof
#3.
. #2 Flat: Work to flat, maintainingoutsideleverage.
. #2 TightB/ock: Anticipate3-step..Remember,the corner
is
maintaining insideleverageon #1.
. #2 Drags:Worksto post/curl.Vs. formation(pro)boundary
anticipatepasswith X on outsideroute,

COACHINCPOINTSVS.THERUN:
I Ball in the l-Laneto you:
. Vs.Sweep: (TEbase)cut the angledown, penetratingthe L-O.S.
at
teast2-3 yards. Atrackingnearhip of leadback (arcblocker).
Shoulders squareat p.O.A.and rip throughnear hip to the ball
carrier.
NOTE: lf F.S.C.is blocking,setthe cornerwith good hit and shed
technioue.
. Vs.Option: (TEbasddown)work to L.O.S.and settle(do not
penetrate) with shoulderssquareand properleverageon the
pitchman(in front and inside).
. Vs.Option: (arc)Cut the angledown, attackoutsideshoulder
of
arcblocker. Keepshoulderssquareand underpad, ouGidearm
and leg freewith.outsidefoot up (hit and shedtechnique). Do not
penetrate,set the corner.
Ball in the 2-Lane
. Vs.TEdown or base- open hipsto boundary. Run insidethe 5_
gap,sitandbounceanticipating the ball bouncingoutside.Do no
crossthe 5 yardsfence.
Ball in the 1-Lane Away
. Keepthe ball and the tight end in front and inside;replacefree
safety. Haveawarenessfor reverse.

COACHINCPOINTSVS.RUN:
f Ball in tJle l-Laneto you:
. Vs.stalkb/ock: Work to a landmarkof 1 yard insidereceiverand
squareup at the contactpoint. Utilize cagetechnique.attacking
blockerwith shoulderssquare,outsideare and leg free and padi
under- keepfeet underneath (

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 c Vs.crackback Recognizeand communicate' Penetratethe
L.O.S.vs. sweep;play the speedoption on the L'O'S' with outside
leverageon pitch and leadblocker-
( a Ball in the 1 and 2 LaneAwaY:
o Keepblocker,ball carrierin front and inside. Work to replacefree
safety'soriginalalignmentfor cutback.

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 FORTHE ROVER- COVERC4 (SKySUppORn VS.THE PASS
TECHNTQUE

COACHINC POINTSVS. PASS

r Bafl on the hash,skateto far hash1G12yardsdeep. Ball in the middle f
skateto the numbers1G12 yardsdeep.
I Have awarenessof #2 release(vertical,flat, drag).
I Vs.curllflat: cloud the ball, maintainingproperleverageon flat threat.
Vs.seamlside:anticipateout and #3 flat..
I Recognizethe laneof the ball
. Ball in the 4-laneto you, work for width.
. Ball in the 4-laneaway,Eanfothroughthe post.
. Vs. 3-step,work for width (TEbase)
I Aftackscreensfrom outside.in(glorifiedsweep)and containthe ball.
I Vs.dump pass:destroytiming by takingproperangleto the p.O.A. and
havingproperleverageon the arc blocker.

FORTHEROVER- COVER4 (SKySUppORn

TECHNTQUE VS.THEPASS#2 WtDE

COACHINC POINTSVS. PASS

I Vs.#2 seam: collisionreceiverand work to curl landmark
. Do not chasedrag release.
o With insideleverage collisionthroughand do not get picked.
Protectsaferyvs. streaks.
. Vs.#2 f/at: cloud the curl with properleverageon flat threat.
I Vs.Ace: utilizesinktechnioue.

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( COACHINCPOINTSVS.RUN
f Ballin the l-Laneto You:
o Vs. sweep:OE base)cut the angledown, penetratingthe L'O'S' at
least2-3yards. Attackingnearhip of leadback (arcblocker)'
Shoulders squareat P.O.A.and rip throughnear hip to the ball
carrier. NOTE:lf F.S.C.is blocking,setthe cornerwith good hit
and shedtechnique.
. Vs. Option: ffE base/down) work to L'O'S' and seftle(do not
Denetrate)with shoulderssquareand properleverageon the
Pitchman(in front and inside)'
. Vs. Option: (arc)Cut the angledown, attackoutsideshoulderof
arc blocker. Keepshoulderssquareand under pad,outsidearm
and legfreewith insidefoot up (hit and shedtechnique)' Do not
Penetrate,setthe corner'
a Ball in the 2-Lane:
. Vs. TEdown or base: openhipsto boundary' Run insidethe 5-
gap.sit and bounceanticipatingthe ball bouncingoutside' Do
not crossthe 5 Yardfence'
a Ball in the 1-Lane AwaY:
. Keeothe ball and the TE in front and insideand replacefree
safety.Haveawareness for reverse-
(

COACHINCPOINTSVS.RUN:
t Ball in the 1-LanetoYou:
Vs. stalkb/ock: Work to a landmarkof 1 yard insidereceiverand
squareup at the contactpoint. Utilize cagetechnique' Attacking
stalkblockerwith shoulderssquare,outsidearm and leg free and
padsunder- keepfeet underneath.
Vs. crackback:Recognizeand communicate.Penetrate the
L.O.S.vs.sweep;playthe speedoptionon the L.O'S'with outside
leverageon pitch and leadblocker.
t Ball in the 1 and 2 LaneAwaY:
. Keepblocker,ball carrierin front and inside' Work to replacetree
safety'soriginalalignmentfor cutback.
EXECUTION ON THESNAP;
sit and bouncefor recognitionof laneof ball and block releaseof #2. rhe
alley players'firstresponsibilityis to insurethe seampass. Deny receiver
insidereleasero M.O.F. DO NOT LETHtM CUT yOU OFF!
COAHINC POINTSVS. PASS:
I Vs.Seam: hips45" to L.O.S.maintaininginsideleverage.Letthe
cushionclose,collisionreceiverandwall the vertical.see#1 for smash.
a Vs.FIat: (or out) openand find #1 skatingto the hash. To defendthe
post/curlat a depthof 12 yards,junctionthe post, rob the curl.
a Vs.Middle Hook: insuremiddle hook,open and skateto the hash.
Defend the oost/curl.

COACHINCPOINTSVS, RUN:
f Vs. Stalk8/ock: Insureseamuntil receivershowsrun block. Maintain
insideleverageon the blocker,utilizecage technique,keepinginside
arm and leg free. ls the ball crossesyour face,crossfacethe blocker.
a Vs.CrackBack: recognize,communicateand penetratethe L.O.S. Vs.
sweep- ptayspeedoption at the L.O.S.

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 EXECUTIONON THESNAP:
( Take6" directionalstepwith outsidefoot for depth. Use 3 readstepsfor
laneof ball recognitionand block releaseof #l. Keepthe game in front of
you.
COACHINC POINTSVS. PASS:
t Ball in 2 or i Lane:back pedalfor depth. Key#2 for divider.
. #2 dividesdefendshorterthrow.
o No dividerwork 3 yardsoutsidehash.
| 3 SituationsBringthe Safetyoff the Hash:
1. Ball in 4-laneto you (3ieep rotation)
2. Ball in 1-laneto you (3{eep rotation)
3. Posvcorner route
NOTE: Neverbreakparallelto the L.O.S. Breakto the nearpylon for
depthand width.

FORTHEROVER- COVER2 (DEEP) VS.THE RUN

TECHNIQUE

COACHINCPOINTSVS.RUN:
t Ballin the l-Laneto You:
. You areheld accountable for #1 vs. play action pass. Breakto
pylon,maintaining insideleverage on #l; anticipate seamroute.
. After insuringblock of #1 on containcorner;secondarycontain
( the ball.
t Ballin the l-LaneAway:
. Protectthe middle of the field, anticipatingcutback.
NOTE: Vs.sweep- directalleyto the ball
Vs.optionto passingstrength- work parallelto L.O.S.

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 FORTHEWHIP - COVER2 (ALTE\O
TECHNIOUE VS.THE PASS

EXECUTION ON THESNAP: l^
Sit and bouncefor recognitionof laneof ball and block releaseof #2. The
alley players'firstresponsibilityis to insurethe seampass. Deny receiver
insiderelease to M.O.F. DO NOT LETHIM CUT yOU OFF!
COACHINGPOINTSV5. PASS:
r Vs.Sta/kB/ock: Insureseamuntil receivershowsrun block. Maintain
insideleverageon the blocker,utilizecage technique,keepinginside
arm and leg free. lf the ball crossesyour face,crossfacethe blocker.
f Vs.CrackBack: recognize,communicateand penetratethe L.O.S. Vs.
sweep- play speedoption at the L.O.S.

FORTHEWHIP - COVER2 (ATLEY]

TECHNIQUE VS.THE RUN

COACHINCPOINTSV5. THERUN:
I Vs.StalkB/ock: Insureseamuntil receivershowsrun block. Maintain
insideleverageon the blocker,utilizecagetechniquekeepinginsideare
and leg free. lf the ball crossesyour face,crossfaceblocker.
I Vs.CrackBack: Recognize,communicateand penetratethe L.O.S. Vs.
Sweep- play speedoption at the L.O.S.

r
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 EXECUTIONON THESNAP:
( From presnapalignmentdepth,"punch-out"to 9 yardslandmark'
Backpedalfordepthkeepingshoulderssquareandinside|everageon#1.
KNOW THE RELEASE OF #2.
COACHINCPOINTS:
I Have presnapawareness of #2 alignmentfor stressand postsnap
anticipationof #2 vertical(stretchroute).
a 2 ReceiversThru DeeP
. Vs.#2 verticallstretchroute
. Maintainproperleverageon #1. (2-3yardsinside) APPIY
7 Yardboundaryrule.
t 4 yardcushionbreak(#1 or #2\ zoneturn' lf ball throw
outsidespeedtum.
. Vs.#2 Wheel: Cornerto passingstrength;work the top of the post
- deep Corneraway from passingstrength;alwaysmaintains
insideleverage on #1.
I l-ReceiverThru DeeP
. Leverage #1 - Communicateall underneathroutesto underneath
defenders.
. #l responsibility: POST
NOTE: Cornerto Rip/Lizcan be over top'
. Vs. Comeback: (18 yards)speedturn back to L'O'S'
o Vs.Dig: (insidecuts)find work - overlappost'
(

NN T H ES N A I .
E X E C U T I OO
Keythe block / releaseof TE
COACHINCPOINTS:
I Havepre-snapawareness of #2
r **No threatin your find work to passstrength'Read#3'
r TE 12 yardsor lessis responsibilityof undemeathdefender'

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COACHINCPOINTSV5. RUN:
r Insurepassresponsibirity firston #r receiver. Depth wifi createproper
secondarycontainmentangles.
a
I Maintainoutsideleverageon blocker,keepingthe ball in front
and
inside.
I Ball in the l-Lanetoyou:
. Vs. stalkb/ock: attackthe receiver'soutsideshoulders
with you
shoulderssquare,pad underpad,outsidearm and leg fru.
feet underneath. "nd
. Vs.crack back: recognize, communicateand insurethe block.
Containthe ball. (Seeit - hearit)
I Ball in the l-LaneAway:
. Keepall off-coloredjerseysin front and inside. Take picture,
a
anticipatingrevers€,cutbackand the chop block.

COACHINCPOINTSV5. RUN:
I Insurepassresponsibility first.
t KeyBlock / Re/easeofTE
. Vs.sweep: (TEbase)Work to L.O.S.,2 yardsoutsideoriginal
alignmentof DE. lf defender,shelmetis insidethe blocker,s
helmet,anticipateoutsidefill and containthe ball. lf defender,s
helmetis outsideblocker,s
,F
helmet,anticipate insidefill.
. Vs.option: OE basddown)Insureblock 1001, i002;
work to
L.O.S.and settle(do not penetrate)with shoulderssquareand
properleverageon the pitchman(in front and insidei.
. Vs.option: (TEarc)Secondarycontainthe ball. (Stalkblock).
o Vs.TEDown or Base: Insureblock,sit and bounce,anticipating
the ball bouncingoutside. Do not crossthe 5 yardsfence.
a Ball in the l -LaneAway:
. Keepall off-coloredjerseysin front and inside. Have awareness
for reverse.

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 - COVER4 (OUTSTDE
TECHNTqUEFORTHECORNER DEEP1/3)VS.THE PASS

EXECUTION ON THESNAP:

t r Take6" directionalstepwith the outsidefoot for depth,utilizing(3) read

stepsfor recognitionof lane of the ball and 3-stepgame.
f Backpedalfor intermediatethreat- (5-step)and vision point the receiver,
maintainingproperleverageand cushion.
t Cushionbreakis 3 to 4 yards,turnand run (zoneturn)for deepthreat.
I Maintainbend in kneesand keepfoot underneathat all times.
r Get into a rhythmand keepthe gamein front and inside.
COACHING POINTSVS. PASS:
I Havepre.snapawareness of #2 receiverand post-snap anticipationof #2
threatening outsidel/3.
o Vs.Wheel: Zoneturn for depth,workingto the middleof the
zone.
o Vs.Flag: Chokethe motor,keepingoutsideleverageon #1 and
the properleverageon #2.
I Communicate" in-in-in"/"out-out-out" to underneathdefender.
. Playall out cutsthroughthe receiver'soutsideshoulder.
. Vs.Out & Up: Mirror the receiver,utilizingman technique.
c Vs.Curl: Chokethe motor,anticipatetip for interception.
r Receiverbeginsoutsidebend at 8 yards. Anticipatetakeoff and utilize
zoneturn.
I Squeezethe post with no threatof #2 to the ouSide 1/3 or if QB's eyes
( takeyou there.
I Ball in the 4Lane to You: get width and keep ouside leverageon
receiver.Vs.4-Lanepassaway,keepall off-coloredjerseysin front and
inside.

BailTechnique
This is usedanytimewe areshowinga bump and run and then turningto get
to a deepthird. lf responsiblefor a deepthird,you mustturn,maintaining
an outsiderelationship with the receiverand run, protectingyou deepthird
zone. A very importantpoint is that you remainoutsideleverageon the
receiver.
COACHINCPOINTSV5. RUN: ^
I Insurepassresponsibility firston #r receiver. Depth will createproper
''secondary
containmentangles.
r Maintainoutsideleverageon blocker,keepingthe ball in front and
inside.
f Ball in the l-Laneto You:
. Vs. Stalk8/ock: attackthe receiver,soutsideshoulderwith you
shoulderssquare,pad underpad, outsideare and leg free and feer
underneath.
o Vs.CrackBack: Recognize, communicateand insurethe block.
Containthe ball. (See -
it hearit)

I Ball in 1-LaneAway:
. Keepall off-coloredjerseysin front and inside. Iake a picrure.
anticipatingreverse,cutbackand the chop blocr.

COACHINCPOINTVS.RUN:
r Insurepassresponsibility first.
f Ball in the 1-Laneto You:
. Vs.Sweep: (TEbase)Work to L.O.S.,2 yardsoutsideoriginal
alignment of DE. lf defender,s helmetis insidethe blocker,s
helmet,anticipateoutsidefill and containthe ball. lf defender,s
helmetis outsideblocker'shelmet,anticipateinsidefill.
. Vs.Option: (TEbasey'down) InsureiOO1,1002 work to L.O.S.and
seftle( do not penetrate) with shoulderssquareano proper
leverageon the pitchman(in front and inside).
o Vs. Option: (TEarc)Secondarycontainthe ball (stalkblock).
t Ball in the 2-Lane:
. Vs-TEDown or Base: Insureblock, sit and bounce,anticipating
the ball bouncingoutside. Do not crossthe 5 yard fence.
a Ball in the l -LaneAway
. Keepall off-coloredjerseysin front and inside. Haveawareness
for reverse.

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 COACHINC POINTSVS. PASS:
t r When receiver'sreleaseis outsideor directlyat you, utilize Press
Techniqueusingboth hands. Staysquareto re-route,Rerouteto
boundary. Utilize speedturn to fine #2. No #2 flat sincewith #l ' #2
flat chokemotor at I 2 Yards.
r When receiver'sreleaseis inside,keepshoulderssquare. Do not chase.
. Open hipsto the ball and bail for a depth and width of 12 yardsoutside
the numbersfor verticalstretch. No #2 flat sinkwith #l.
a Ys.#2 wide, anticipatewheel with insiderelease.
r Resoonsible for #2 on wheel routes.
I Creatjamsarethe productof movingyou feet.
r Alignment: 1 Yards.
. Frosh : outsideleverage
. Soph
. Junior : Shoeto shoe
. Senior : Jockey
DO'S AND DONTS
r Vs. insiderelease, utilizeneararm and handto punchanddo not chase
insidehash.
I Vs. outsiderelease,staysquare,anticipatefadeto stretch.Vs. inside
releaseanticiPatecorner.
I Make the receiverdo all the work- Neverstepto receiver-Cet over
( extendedand so not for back for seconds. Do not crossfeet over'
I Deny outsiderelease.Reactto the insiderelease.Remember,all your
h e l pi s i n s i d e .
r Defend the seamand reactto the flat.
I Vs. China,bail for depthand width for cornercut by #2.

BAITAND FUNNELVS. PASS

TECHNIQUE

COACHINCPOINTSVS.PASS:
I Utilizebailtechnique-Funnelat 8, 10, 12-
r Have awareness of #2.
r JockeyTechnique,fakebail at L.O-S.

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COACHINCPOINTSVS.PASS:
r When receiver'sreleaseis outsideor directlyat you, utilize press
Techniqueusingboth hands. Staysquareto re-route.Re_route to
boundary. Utilizespeedturn to find #2. No #2 flat sincewith #1. #2
flat choke motorat 12 yards.
r When receiver'sreleaseis inside,keepshoulderssquare. Do not chase_
open hipsto the ball and bairfor a depthand width of 12 vardsoutside
the numbersfor verticalstretch. No #2 flat sink with #1.
I Vs.#2 wide, anticipatewheel with insiderelease.
r Responsible for #2 on wheel routes.
I Greatjamsarethe productof movingyour feet.
I Alignment: I yards.
. Frosh : outsideleverage
. Soph
o Junior : shoeto shoe
. Senior : iockev
DO'SAND DONTS
I Vs. insiderelease,utilize neararm and handto punch and do not chase
insidethe hash.
t Vs. outsiderelease, staysquare,anticipatefadeto stretch. Vs. inside
release,anticipatecorner.
r Makethe receiverdo all the work. Neverstepto receiver. Cet over
extendedand do not go backfor seconds.Do not crossfeet over. ,(
r Deny outsiderelease.Reactto the insiderelease.Remember.all vou
help is inside.
r Defendthe seamand reactto the flat.
r Vs. China,bail for depthand width for cornercut bv #2.

TECHNTQUE
BAtt AND FUNNETVS. PASS

COACHINC POINTSVS. PASS:

r U t i l i z eb a i lt e c h n i q u eF. u n n eal t 8 , 1 0 , ' t 2 .
r Haveawareness of #2.
r Jockeytechnique,fakebail at L.O.S.

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 FORTHECORNER.COVER1 CLOUD(FUNNELTq) VS.THE PASS
TECHNTQUE

COACHINCPOINTSVS.PASS:
1 I When receiver'sreleaseis outsideor directlyat you, squareup and
I shuffleoutsideto maintainpre.snapleveragealignment. Allow cushion
to close,shootthe handsand pancakereceivertowardsthe boundary.
After contactandcontrol,focuseyesbackto the ball.
a When receiver'sreleaseis inside,keepshoulderssquareand shuffle.
Don't chase. Open hipsto the boundaryand skatefor a minimumdepth
of 12 yardsoutsidethe numbersfor verticalstretchdefend.
I Vs.#2 Wide: Canutilize leveltechnique. Haveawareness lor #2.
r Responsibiefor #2 on wheel route.
I Creatjams arethe productof movingyour feet.
r Vs. insiderelease,utilizeneararm and handto punch and don't chase
insidethe hash- Utilizeshuffle.
I Vs. outsiderelease,utilizeshuffleto keepa baseand feet underneath.
Do not chasethe arc release.Usezoneturn.
r Makethe receiverdo all the work. Neverstepto receiver.Cet over
extendedand don't go backfor seconds.Don't crossfeetover.
t Denv outsiderelease,reactto the insiderelease.Remember.all vour
h e l pi s i n s i d e .
r Defendthe seamand reactto the flat.

LEVELTECIINj-Q_U.E
,
\
COACHINCPOINTSVS.PASS:
I Utilize level techniqueand cushionto the numbersfor verticalstretch
defend.
I Haveawareness of #2's release;responsible for #2 vs. wheelroute.
r Aftackscreensfrom the outsidein (glorifiedsweep)and containthe ball.
a Vs.dump pass:destroytiming by proper angleto the P.O.A.and proper
leverageon arc block.
 FORTHECORNER- COVER1 C|_OUD(FUNNET
TECHNTQUE Tq CLOUD SUPPORT)
VS.THERUN#1 WIDE

EXECUTION ON THESNAP:
(
Key block/ releaseof #1
COACHINGPOINTSVS.RUN:
f Ball in the l-Lane to You:
o Vs. stalkb/ock: Utilizingcagetechnique,attackthe stalkblocrer
with shoulderssquare,pad underpad,outsideare and leg free.
Keepfeet underneathand aftercontactand control,focuseves
back inside. NOTE: if you beatthe receiverinside,squareup and
" run to goalline."

TECHNIO.UE - COVER1 CI-OUD(FUNNELTO.CLOUD)VS.THE

FORTHECORNER
RUN#1 TICHT

EXECUTION ON THESNAP:
Sit and bouncefor recognitionof laneof the ball and the block/releaseof # l.
COACHINCPOINTSVS.RUN:
a Ballin the l-LanetoYou:
. Vs-sweep: OE base)cut the angledown, penetratingthe L.O.S.at
least2-3 yards,attackingnearhip of lead back (arcblock),square
shouldersat P.O.A.and rip throughnearhip to the ball carrier.
NOTE: If F.S.G.is blocking,setthe cornerwith good hit and shed
(
technique.
. Vs.option: (TEbase/down)work to L.O.S.and settle(do nor
penetrate) with shoulderssquareand properleverageon the
pitchman(in front and inside).
. Vs.option: (arc) cut the angledown. attackoutsideshoulderof
arc blocker. Keepshoulderssquare,pad under pad, outsidearm
and leg freewith insidefoot up. (Hit and shedtechnique). Do
not penetrate- setthe corner.
a Ball in the 2-Lane:
c Vs TEdown or base:With the ball run insidethe S_gap,sit and
bounce,anticipatingthe ball bouncingouGide. Do not crossthe
5 yardsfence.
) Ball in the t-LaneAway:
. Keepall coloredjerseysin front ad inside. Have awareness for
reverse. Replacedeep safety.

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( COVERAGES
DEFENSIVE

"b"orrENsr
Cover l 602
Cover1 Cloud 609
Cover 4 614
Cover6 Free 618
Cover6 Combo 624
Cover 7 629

"TUFF"DEFENSE
Cover4 632
Cover 6 Free 636
Cover 6 FreeRat 641

FIELD/ STRONG"C" DEFENSE

Cover2 646
Cover2 Combo 65i
Cover6 FreeRobber 656
Cover6 Bandit 660
Cover8 Cloud 664
Cover 9 668
Cover9 Cloud 672

(
 7

IIG" DEFENSE

7
 "G" COVER1

TYPE: zone.
Non-rotational
(
DESCRIPTION: This coverageis a 2deep, S-underneath zone defense that
'Robber.' This coverageallows
employsoui FreeSafetyas a
us to take away certain routes by the offense (Curl and Dig)
with our Free Safety. lt also places our Free Safety in a
vs. the runninggame.
positionto be very aggressive

STRENGTHS: Excellentagainstshort passinggame. Cood against deep

bombs. Cood againstscreensand draws. Excellentoption
forcepackage.AdaPtabilitY.

WEAKNESS: Void areasand deePcorners.

COACHINGPOINTS

Corners:
( 1. Do not allowWR to crossyour face.
2. ReadQB and flY to the ball.

B . Rover/ WhiP:
vs. runandPass.
1. Be physical
at sinking.
2. You mustbe consistent

FreeSafety(Robbed:
1. Read#2 everysnaP.
2. Be physicalagainstrun and TE on verticalretease.
3. Communicatecallsto linebackers.
4. FSwill handleall motion.

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 "G" COVER1
PLAYER AtIGNMENT KEY
CORNER 'I
x9 #2 to QB To: Force lnvert /2
Away: LastMan Pursuit

4x4offTE #2 to QB To: Sky Force Flat-

1 x 4 off slotvs. wide slot Away: Backide Leverage Away: BacksideLeverage

FREE
SAFETY OS of Strong To: Fill #2 Out
Cuard x 10 yards Away; Fill #2 CrossRob Dig
3 x l0 OutsideTacklevs. #2 Vertical- Man
W i d eS l o t

CORNER 'I
x9 #2 to QB To: SecondaryForce lnverl y2
Away: LastMan Pursuit

Line / #2 Normal Backor Curl

weak
tine / #2 or

Walk Triangle To: EasyForce at - Wheel

: Fold

O O O O O C
N

,/R
t' \
DL

F
READREALEAsE
OF #2 STRONC

INVERT/, INVERT1/2

602
 UP "G" COVER1

(
(,

r--)

F9 BC

F
OF #2 STRONC
READRELEASE
II
I ']
INVERT /2
INVERT 1l

COACHINCPOINTS
CORNERS:
be carefulwith pre'snap
l. You havedeephalveszone responsibility,
alisnment.

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 UP CALLS
PRE-SNAP / POSTSNAPLANDMARKS
DISGUISE

FREEsAFETY ffi yds - SHORTZONE

ALIGNMENT l0 yds - DEEPZONE

Home position

1lz-2yards : Bump- Bail- OutsideBailman

PRESS

UP : 3 to 7 yardsfrom 1.O.5.

7-8 yards C-C OUTSIDE1/3,OUTSIDEMAN, INSIDEMAN

9 yards C INVERTl/u's

1. Be smartin stress
situations.
2. No up alignmentvs. shotgun.
3. lf QB checkspass,punchout.

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 "G" 1 ADIUSTMENTS

PRO.ZAPMOTION
( 'l
. LIZ call changes
to RIPcall
2. LB'sbump 20 O OO-(DOO 20
S T - N E

30

invenr, -

Y-TRADE
1. LIZcall changes
to RIPcall 2 0 o 20
2. D-Lineshifts
3. MIKE& BACKER R _ B*ffM
switch /
T\- BC
30 read release lI : o
of *2 nronS
I .""n1,
WIDESLOT
( 1. LIZcall

20o OO(D_OOO 20
S T _ N E
R B M - W
/ - \ BC
FC l <
a _ , . / 30
30
\.,_ F
read releaseof #2 strong

invert )t inve'1r

ACE
1. rip CALL
2. Frontalignsto
- 20
passingstrength. 20 O O O ( D O O
Right/ Right T N E
3. LB'sHAWK B M

/ F FC
D\-

30 reao release 30
of *2 stron8 I

invei',a
I

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 "C" 1 ADIUSTMENTS(conr.r

TRIPS
1 . R I Pc a l l _O
2. BACKER bumps _O
out OOO_(DOO o 2 0
3. Right/ Right T- N E
A4\ B 0

_ \ \ F
B\ readreleas€of tr2 strong -
:
+
DOUBLES
1. LIZcall
2. Left/ Left
3. Backermakesa _ O O O ( D O O O
stresscall C T
N E,
'\,-- * R \A/
: \ h>--t
a t
F
\ _ read release
I ot 12 receiver
i^ven h

EMPry
1. LIZcall
2. Checkpurple O O , , P
3. Left/ Left 20o _,//oo/oooo
_ s r l' M N i
R _ B W
..:
30 FC H

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 1 x 9 Force Invert %
Away: LastMan Pursuit

1x4(Outside#2) Force C u r l/ F l a t
Fold

1x8- 10 l n s i d e%
FREESAFETY
Away: Fill

'| #2 to QB To: SecondaryForce lnveft Y2

CORNER x9
Away: LastMan Pursuit

#2

e
S T N
B read release

Fc
'Fs
C
read rcleaseof #3 1
I
I
)
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I
V
)
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I
 "C" COVER1 CLOUD

TYPE: Rotationalzone.

DESCRIPTION: This coverage is a 2 deep, 5 underneathrotationar zone

defense.This coverageis a changeup call to our Cover j call.
It allowsthe cornerto the passingstrengthto play the flat and
disruptthe 90s gameto passingstrength.

STRENGTHS: Eliminatethe short passinggame to passingstrength. Cood

againstscreensand draws. Adaptabilitv.

WEAKNESSES: Void areasand seepcornerroutes.

COACHINGPOINTS

CORNFRS:
l. Cornerto passing strength musthammerthe WR insideand be awareof
all insidereceiversthat can threatenthe flat. You mustbe consistentand
sinkingtakingawaythe void areasandbreakup on ballsthrownto the
flat-
2. You mustbe extremely physicalversusthe run.
3. Corneraway from passingstrengthand play invertedi/2coveragewith
out allowingWR to crossyour face.

B . ROVER:
1. Curl playerand mustbe physicalversustherun.
2. Versuswide slotformationyou musthammerthe #2 receiveroutside.

C. FREESAFETY:
1. D i s g u i saes i f C 1 F .
2. Read#2 receiver.Adjustyour drop to outsidereleaseof WR, gain width
to coverhim on seamrelease,get eyesbackon the eB.

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 "c" covER1 cl-ouD
a -
a PAss
R€sPoNstBt[trY

to passing AwaY; Backide Leverage

strength
ffitoPo ro: Fill curl
Away: Backide Leverage

- 12 YardsdeeP AwaY: Pu6uit

COnttfn t i S #2 to QB Force
To: Secondary Invert%
away from Away: LastMan Pu6uit
passing
strensth
ffi *2 *eak Normal BackorCurl

BrcKER Normal #3 Normal Backor Curl

f rom: rolo

/-T-\

Fc' 5 T N
R B M

l l \ BC
F

".$
/
invert 1/2

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 "G" 1 CLOUDADIUSTMENTS

PROZAP MOTION -
--- -
1. LIZcall changes O- -O
to RIP ooo-ooo
2. LBsbump
20 --F 20
BC S T- N E \
' X _ \
W--r7 B --1 M-----*. R-Z- \
\ t > l l - \
-
30 ----\ F 30
\
\ \
\
J
_ h
I
inve( %
YJRADE
O O
1. LIZcallchanges -
to RIP - t-------=------\
\_./
| O . , ^
2. D-Lineshifu 20o - = O O ( D O O O
3 . M I K E& - s- J- Nt E' BC
BACKER switch -R - B/------M
-^
t\
# \ _ \
./ . ---------------- --'"
30 - ta | \ 30

I
,r".n,rl ',+ -a-
WIDESLOT
1. LIZcall
O
2 0 o O O - O O O 2 0
FE T _ N E
B N4- W
+ * t -
t a
/-
BC
30 /. ' _
I t o
I
invert,1

O
1 . R I Pc a l l
2. Right/ Right o-
3. LBshawk 20 - oooSoo o20
_ s r N E T _ FC
.w_ F M. R_
ots,' /
-
/ ,
/ 2 \ - \

\ _ F--:'-.-_
\ \ 30
\ t
- -\t
I invert%
/^

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 "G" COVER1 CLOUD

TRIPS
( 1 . R I Pc a l l . O _
2. BACKERbump
out. 20 OOO_(DOO 20
3. Right/ Right 5 T _ N E
w -J"1 RI .
I
I + -
3 0 8 30

anvertl/,

DOUBLES
'I
. LIZ call.
2. BACKERmake _ O
a stresscall. 207 O O O ( D O O O 20
3. LBshawk. F €
R
+ _
_ v B
E BC
30 ,,7' 30
( -
-
( l,A
EMPTY -
1. L I Zc a l l . - l

2. Check - o /,,-- o
PURPLE. 20Q - -16o?0oo - 20
3. Left/ Left FC S T I N . E
.
R B M W
^................-
-
D\-

30 30

6ll
 +revE84
TYPE: Non-Rotational
zone.

DESCRIPTIO\S: This is our 3Jeep and 4-underzonepackage.Our mostbasic

coverage,it givesus the bestrun supportand is very sound vs.
the Big Play. We shouldneverbe beatendeep nor have a run
over 25 yards in this coverage. lf a new set of formation
would confuse us, we should always be able to defend
anythingin this coverage.

STRENCTHS: Excellentvs.the deeproutes- streaks,

cornersand post. Solid
run supportboth strongand weak. Most adaptablecoverageto
offensiveformations.

WEAKNESSES: Vulnerableto short routes. Vulnerableto '10-15yardsweax

out. Slowsecondarysupportweak.

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COACHINCPOINTS

A. Corners
1. You shouldneverget fooled on any playaction passbecauseyou have
no run support. Takeawaythe deepball.
2. On the deep ball: when the receiverBoesdeep,get out of your back
pedal as he threatensyou, turn, keepingeyeson QB and squeezethe
receiverinto the boundary.
3. Communicateroutesof WR - TALK.TALK.TALK.

B. Rover
1. Be disciplinedin takingyour readstepsto determinerun or pass.
2. Always be awareof #2 receiverwhen attackingthe run, lf passshows
late with the ball in lane 1, attackthe receiverand try to get in the
throwinglane.
3. "Forcing"for containvs. sweepis your mostaggressive technique.
4. When run showsweak,cushionto the post. Once you know it is
definitelya run, play pursuitand look for cutbacks.
5. lf passshowsdrop into Right- Leftovers,keying#2 receiverand getting
you vision backto the QB as you work towardsyour drop point.
(
6. Vs. any constrictedformation,suchaswing sets,usealignmentrules,
You are responsible for initiatingall communication.

6r2
 C. FreeSafetY
wide out, our safetycan get a great
1. Playall routesby the strong-side
( jump by reading#2.We musthit them highand knockthe fire out of
opposingreceivers.Be PhYsical!
2. dptint out passstrong,mirror width of QB look to jump #2 in the crease'
3. Sprintout passweak,read#2, don't runoff andleaveany throw back
passesto the strong-side.Mirror width of QB'
4. Playthe (fire)dump passtoughon option actionstrong. Alwayscheck

5. Playall routesinsideout, neverlet postroutebreakunderneath'

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 "c" covER4
KEY R U NR E S P O N S I B I L I r y
#1 to QB To: SecondaryForce
Away: LastMan Pursuit 7
4x4offTE To: SkyForce Curl - Flat
Away: Backide Leverage

FREESAFETY Linemanto QB o: Fi M i d d l e1 / 3
Strongguard ball to #2 Away: BacksideLeverage
x 10 yards

t x /

Hook to Curl

T N
B M

FC'
/ * II
)
BC
F

1/3 1t3 1/3

COACHINCPOINTS
Corners:
1. Usebailtechnique, gettingdeepin your one-third.Rememberwhen yoL
bail,to openhipsandgaindepthfirstthe width outsideasyou run.
FreeSafety: 7
1. Cet greatdepthto the middleof your one_third.

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 "G" COVER4 ADlUSTMENTS

PRO.ZAPMOTION
l-lZ call changesto O _ O
.i.lPcall. _ O
O _
2. LBsbumP. O O O ( - O O
20

FC,:
I
t -
I
t -
Y - -

Y - TRADE
1. LIZcallchangesto
R I Pc a l l .
2. D-lineshitu. O O ' D O O
3. MIKE& BACKER s* l- N- E*
shift. R,--'--'-1 M q
--1
-\
- l

I
+ 1/3

, . D ES L O T
1. L I Zc a l l .
2 . L B ' sb u m p .
OO(D-OOO
S T _ N E
B M _
FC. _7 / t-
'i
II
IL F / l -
..-/
t - / _
tI -
llf a _

ACF O
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. Right/ Right. o
3. LBsHawk 20 Looloo
_ 5 T N E
w - B | { R
B C I _ I \
? o \ v - \ l F
\I - t
\ - (
i j/3
,r, -
 "G" COVER4 ADIUSTMENTS

TRIPS - O
'1.
R I Pc a l l .
2. BACKER & .
ROVERbump. 20 OOO(DOO 20
3. Right/ Right. S J N E
/ ' w - M B D

, r / - \
,, g c/ _ \\ \ FC
t €
J U I - F - ./'
I
1/3
+ - 'ul
DOUBLES
O
1 . L I Zc a l l .
2. LBsHawk. - \---l O
2 0 _ O O O ( D O O O
_ S T N E - 2 0
R _ M B t I /
FC/ _ ,/ \ -\ BC
*F..
?^
5u | /
\ - ' 30
lV \\ \------+ \--l
t - _ l
l \ i
| 1/3 _ lt1 1/3

EMPTY
1. L I Zc a l l .
_O I
? -
2. CheckPURPLE. O 1,, O
3. Left/ Left. 1r.\ _ u'
Z V O lO OTDOOO
_ S T \ N E
R B M W
FC - BC.-_____.--
3 0 - F 30

e
olo
 "G" COVER6 FREE

TYPE: Man

DESCRIPTION: This coverageis a Man-Man-Plus coverage.We lock up on

- eacheligiblereceiverwith at leaston defender.At timeswe
will usedoublecoverage receiver.lt will allow
on a particular
us to blitz and apply pressurewithout resortingto "6"
coverage.

STRENCTHS: dump-offs
Eliminates and screensto backs.Allowsdouble
coverage.Allows to be appliedto QB. Adaptability.
pressure

WEAKNESSES: Medium routes. Secondary to

run supportis slow. Susceptible
oick and underroutes.

COORDINATEDFORCEPACKACE
Strong Weak
Sky EasY

COACHINCPOINTS
A. Corners:
1. Cornersreadthe baseof the receiverand get down when he getsdown!
As the baseof the receiverwidensor hips beginto drop, get low and
widen your base. lf his feet (base)neverwiden, stayin your back-pedal
until he pushesyou out; run for contactand pin him.
2. Attack interceptionpoint by runningfor contact. Aim for receiver's
upfieldshoulderuntil lastsecondand cut in front if you can get both
handson football.
3. Corners,coveryou man everywhere!
4. Cornersmustbe awarewhenthey haveno help inside.Playhardinside-
do not loseinsideleverage.
5. Cornerto TEsidein singlewidthformationis free.
B. Rover:
1. RoverdisguiseCover4 asmuchas possible.
2. Roverplay to field.
3. Rovercombowith backerwheneverpossible.
4. lf no threat,get under#1.
C. FreeSafety:
1. FreeSafetymustbe as deepasthe deepestreceiver.
2. Communicateforceon everysnap.
3. Get gieatlump on run/ pass- readkey.
4. AlwaysmakeRip/ Liz call.
5. Communicate help/ no helpcalls.

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 "G" COVER6 FREE

PLAYER ALICNMENT KEY RUNRESP

A\.Yay:LastMan Pursuit 7

ROVER 4x4off To: Sky Force Combow/ Eackeron #2t #3-

1 x 4 off Slotvs.Wide Away: EacksideLeverage
Slot

FREESAFETY OS shoulderof strong Ballto #2 To:

guardx 10 yards linemanto QB Away: Fill

CORNER t x / To: Secondary

Away:LastMan Pursuit

ign to #2 weak

BACKER Align to #2 weak

To: EasyForce w. Mike #2

Away: Fold

r^)
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.-)

.-l r-)
T
o,,
N

B M--=-W
FC COMBO COMBO BC

FREE
I

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 UP "G" COVER6 FREE

(
I J

r--) (,

.
t l r-l .-) r-) .-)

FC
T
I N M E BC
COMBO

( COACHINCPOINTS
LOrnerS:
1. Differentman-tomantechniquescan be usedsuchas bump, bail, catch,
or cushion.
2. Communicatewith the free saferyon helpor no help calls'

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 COVER6FREE&6COMBO

TWO WAY FOURWAY

r
E O

/-.\l---Tl---\/--\\/.--\
\-_-/ r___J \-_-/ \_--l l\_--l

FLOW

(^

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 "C"COVER6 FREEADIUSTMENTS
PRO.ZAPMOTION
1. LIZ call changes
to RIPcall.
( 2 . W H I P&
BACKER 20
combo.
3. CheckC6
Combo
free L 30
combo

Y-TRADE
'|
. LIZ call changes
to RIPcall.
2. Dline shifu.
3. lLBsswitch 2 0 o 20
4. LBs& ROVERS
combo.
FC BC
_ F -_-_--____-_---;
_ free 30

(
WIDESLOT
1 . L I Zc a l l .
2 . M I K E& W H I P
combo. O.O (D,O O O 20
3. CheckC6 ) | -r\ E
Combo B M-W
FC
aa

30
- fr""

A'F

l . R I Pc a l l .
2 . W H I P&
BACKER
comoo- o 2 0
3. Right/ Right.
4. LBsHawk.
FC
30
free
 "G" COVER6 FREE
ADIUSTMENTS

TRIPS
.1.
R I Pc a l l . (
2 . W H | P&
BACKER 2
combo.
3. Right/ Right
i ; - rR
I
_ _ - -- - - - l -'
-
T COmbO 3C

DOUBLES
1 . L I Zc a l l .
2. LBs& ROVER
comoo.
3. LBsHawk.
" 2 C
w
C
F\
free

EMPry
1 . L I Zc a l l .
2. CheckC6
Combo
3. Left/ Left 2 0 o 20
4. After the
motion,check R _ B
Purple. c
30 - _ r 30

a
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 COVER6 COMBO

WPE: Man.
tf

t DESCRIPTION: This coverageis a variationof man freewith patternreadsbuilt

into the secondary coveralge.The freesafetyand roverwill
cover#2 with combo man coverage.

STRENGTHS: Doub|ecoverageof a team,sbestreceiver.A||ows a free

defenderto eitherhelp in the flat or in the curl' Strongvs'
oicksand rubs.

WEAKNESSES: CornerroutesbY#2'

COORDINATEDFORCEPACKACE
Strong Weak
5kv Easy

COACHINCPOINTS
A. Corners:
1. Mustplayinside- no help- manto man.
2. corner to TEsidevs. singlewidth formationis free. Vs. Trips,this corner
will combowith backeron #3.
B. Rover:
1. Combocoveragewith FSon #2.
( 2. Take#2 man to man on releaseto flat.
C. FreeSafetY:
1. Reads#2.
2. lf #2 releasesverticalor acrossthe field, FSmusttake man to man'
3. lf #2 takesflat release,help on curl-

VARIATION
COVERACE
"C" COVER6 STAR
Thi, ."r*"g" G rlmilar to combo but it is a lock-ondoubleteam coveragewith the
FS and Roveror the FSand Corner. we will usetvvodefendersto cover a team's
favoritereceiverall over the field.

"C" COVER6 THUMBS

the
Th'o.ou"rug" is anothervariationof man-freewherethe FSwill play deep over
hard man
top of undeineathcoverage.The underneathdefenderswill play tough,
or
to man usingsuchtechniquesas catchor bump. lt is very effectivevs. wide slot
trios formation.

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 "c" covER6 coMBo

To: SecondaryForce
Away: LastMan Pursuit

4x4offTE To: SkyForce fl f tat Man

1x4offSlotvs. Away: BacksideLeverage #2 Vertical or Cross
Wide Slot Zone Drop

FREESAFETY 05 shoulderof To: Fill #/ Flat - Kob Lurl

strongtuard 10 Away: Fill #2 Vertical or Cross
yards Take Man to Man

CORNER t x / #1 To: Secondary

Force #1

BACKER Normal #3 Strong Normal #3 strong

Away: Fold

r--)
r
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T E

C COMBO

a-'
FREE

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 "C" COVER5 STAR

:
l (,

r-) { , t l r-l r-)

S r T
P n

C DOUBLE C
\r
r

"G" COVER6 THUMBS

r-l .-)

-r S T
C R B
COMBO

"C" COVER6 ROBBER

r--) :
/ i
:

//_--\
\---./
a_)
T

P
t\
, R

C COMBO COMBO C
'RoBBER

F
625
 "C" COVER5 COMBO ADIUSTMENTS

PRO-ZAPMOTION
O O
1. LIZcallchanges
t o R I Pc a l l . , ' -
, - \ - . /
2. LBsbump 20 OOa(DOO 20
.S T- N ' E
w-_____',_
B_.} M R-> '
BC.r^ comDo - ca-
_
lree - combo
30 30

Y-TRADE
1. LIZcall changes
to RIPcall.
2. Dline shifu.
3. MIKE& BACKER ) n 20
switch.

30 C .,t 30

WIDESLOT
1. L I Zc a l l .

20 a :
R

combo ' combo

FC ( B C
t 3 0
30
tree
A'E

1 . R I Pc a l l . O
2. Right/ Right. O
3. LBsHawk )o \---l
-,_-'\)o(DOO o 2 0
S T N E
.w- il r',t -p

BC :' comb6- FC
cut F -

30 30

626
 "C" COVER6 COMBOADIUSTMENTS

TRIPS
'1.
R I Pc a l l .
(
2. BACKER bumps
out. 20
3. CORNERhelps
the BACKER. D 1 1

4. Right/ Right. '' comb'o - FC

E,:
30

DOUBLES
1 . L I Zc a l l .
2. LBHawk.
20 - - 20
OOO,(DOOO
-.-'' S T ; N .- E
R.. M B _W
FC --o,"bo - 1BC
30 F - l.u, 30

EMPTY
( 1. L I Zc a l l .
2. CheckPurple.
3. Left/ Left. 2oo to
q(D 20
_, ' \ , t\l F

\A/
R -
FC B€
_ E

62 r'
 "6" COVER7

TYPE: Zone.

DESCRIPTION: This is a coverageusedinsidethe red zone and near the goal

. line that dividesthe field into sevenths.

STRENCTHS: Allows defenders to seethe ball. Eliminatesrubs,picks and

crossingroutes. This coveragesaturatesa constrictedpart of
the field with sevendefenders.

WEAKNESSES: Passrush. Plav-action

oasses.

COORDINATEDFORCEPACKACE
Strong Weak
Sky Easy

COACHINGPOINTS
A. Corners:
1. Align in a Press Alignment.
2. Use the Bail Technique. Play for the fade. lf the fade does not show,
look up #2 or #3 receiverin the flat.
B. Roversand Whio:
'1.
On the snapof the ball, take a peakoutside. lf #1 receiveris insidethe
corner,take#l receiverman to man. lf #2 receiveris outsidethe corner.
freeup in the curl. F
C. FreeSafety:
1. lf #2 receiverrunsa verticalroute- takehim man to man. lf #2 receiver
runsa flat or drag route, free up in the hook.

f-

L-
l i

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 "G" covERT
P A S SR E S O N S I B I L I r y

( Away: LastMan Pursuit

4x4offfE To: SkvForce NVMon #l or Flat

Away: EacksideLeverage

strongguard linemanto QB Away: Backide Leverage

1o vards

To: SecondaryForce Fade or Flat

Away: LastMan Pursuit

t"lXe Normal Hook to Curl

BACKER Normal Middle

WHIP Walk Triangle To: EasyForce N4,/Mon #'l or flat

Away: Fold

r-)
r--\
\,_-/
r---\
\___./
r-]
\___-/
(-)
OO
BC
I
BAILTQ ^,.
R \
B A I LT Q

I
-
' _Ft-. _ \*--.-"

OF #2 STRONC
READRELASE

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 r

,,TUFF"
DEFENSE

630
 TUFFCOVER4

TYPE: Zone.
( coverageout of the TUFF
DESCRIPTION: This is our 3deep and 4-underneath
defense. This coverageis disguisedto give a man to man
coverageappearance.lT allows us a changeup from playing
only Cover"6 Free"in the TUFFdefense.

STRENCTHS: Cood againstdeepball. Creat disguise. Very good force to

strongside.

WEAKNESSES: Vulnerablein flats, both strong and weak. Weakside run

supportis late.

COACHINCPOINTS
Corners:
1. Cive goodmandisguise look.
2. lf usingbail gain
technique, depthfirst,thenwidth outsideon snap.
3. Expectfadesand go routes.
\ a Rover:
1. Cet to droparea,exceptquickthrowby QB, breakon the ball-
(- Free Safety
1. Cood mandisguise.
2. Cet depthin middle1/3,expectpostroutes.

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 TUFFCOVER4

PI AYFP ALICNMENT KEY

CORNER I x / #1 to QB To; SecondaryForce
Away: LastMan Pursuit

ROVER OS bf strong OT to near To: 'C'Cap Curl - Flat

tackle back Away: Scrape

FREESAFETY OS of weak Ball to #2 To: Fill Deepviddle-75-

guard l0 yards Away: Fill
oeep

CORNER t x / #1 to QB To: SecondaryForce

Away: LastMan Pursuit
-
MIKE Normal #2 weak Hook to curl

8A CKER 7 shade TE/ Tackle "C" Gap Hook to curl

WHIP 9 Tech OT triangle To: EasyForce Curl-Flat

Away: Backide Leverage

/ o i
SC
/ooooQ{r
M BC
II
F

1t3 1/3 1/3

oJ/
 TUFFCOVER4 ADIUSTMENTS

PRO-ZAPMOTION
1. LIZ call changes a ) - a \
t o R I Pc a l l . o ' . - o
2. CORNERbump,s O O/O_(D O O
to C split- 20 (- 20
Rover runs with W B T _ N E S
the motion-
SC - B C
30 J\J

_ t

Y.TRADE
1. LIZcall changes
t o R I Pc a l l .
2. BACKER goes
2 0 o 20

**l
with TE.

BC

WIDESLOT
1. LIZ call.
,, O - O
\
\
3

1/3
0

O O I
20
i\ o o e- o Q /o
s r N E /B W
* * -
/B,C \^^
--
^ . - - / \ r o
'-
u.t \
1/3 1t3

ACE
'1.
R I Pc a l l .
2. ROVERgoesto
passingstrength.
\---l
20 20
BC

' oIJ
M R... SC
\ \
\ - \
\---->
\, - 30
1/3 \,,,

633
 TUFFCOVER4 ADIUSTMENTS

TRIPS
1 . R I Pc a l l -O
r _ o
20 oo\o-oool _ O 20
w E _ Nr s
B \ - s c
NA c - - ' l " \ \ - \
30 \ \ -\ \
30
I' r \ \
\----'
---t
\

t/3
t - \
t/3
t
1/3
\
\

DOUBLES
1 . L I Zc a l l .
2. Roveralignsto - l
passingstrength.
OO(D
-s T N E W
SC R M D BC

,ol ',,. F -\
\ 3 0
I
I I
+ \
1/3

EMPry
1. LIZcall.
2. Corner moves
out with motion. 20

tr
 TUFFCOVER6 FREE

TYPE: Man.
(
coverage.We lock up on eacheligible
DESCRIPTION: Thisis a Man-Man-Plus
receiverwith at least one defender. At times we will use
double coverageon a particularreceiver. lt will allow us to
without resortingto Cover6.
blitz and apply pressure

STRENGTHS: Eliminatesdump-offsand screensto backs. Allows double

to be appliedto QB. Adaptability.
coverage.Allows pressure

WEAKNESSES: Medium routes. Run support to weak side is a problem.

to picksand underroutes.
Susceptible

COACHINGPOINTS
A. Corners:
1. Expectfaderoutesvs. bump and run.
2. Exoectshortroutesvs. normalman coverage.
3. lt is importantto disguisecoverage.
B. Rover:
1. Responsible for any displaced back.
2. In this schemeyou area linebacker.reactaccordingly.
C. FreeSafety
1. Cet greatiump on run/ pass- readkey.
2. You are responsible for run supportweak.
3. Expectthe ball thrown quicklyto the post'

VARIATION
COVERAGE
TUFFCOVER6 ROBBER
This is a variationof 6 Free. All defendersplay pure no help man to man defense'
The free safety is the Robber and he works to the intermediatemiddle hole
attemptingto breakup or intercepton any digs,curls,crossingroutes,etc'

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 TUFFCOVER6 FREE

PLAYER
CORNER
(strong) Away: LastMan Pursuit

to near To: Scraoe/ Force

strongtackle Away: Backide Leverage

FREESAFETY OS shou To: Fill

weak guard l0 Away: Fill
yards deep

CORNER I x / To: SecondaryForce

nearback Away: Backide Leverage

BACKER 7s

WHIP s/9 T Mon on / near To: C Cap

back Away: BacksideLeverage

(-)

.-)
F
(-) (-)

B N E . W
'R'
M
SC BC

FREE

636
 TUFFCOVER6 ROBBER

(
a)
\
. \
r^) a)\
\---,/ \---" \
.-)

E, W
M
BC

ROBBER

tI
I
F

637
 TUFFCOVER6 FREE
ADIUSTMENTS

PRO.ZAPMOTION
O O
1. LIZcall changes
to RIPcall. # , -o I
r- -t
2. CORNERgoes 20 O O-(- OIO\ _
/lO \ 20
with motion W B ; T - N E . S -
. R _ M
SC- BC

30 30

Y.TRADE
1. LIZcall changes
t o R I Pc a l l .
2. BACKER follows 2 0 -a (D 20
the TE. YB N
3. ROVER& MIKE
*.r-_____------
switch. ttL SC
30 30

W I D ES L O T
1. L I Zc a l l . O _ O I
2. Roverto passing
strength. 20 I >^^
/OO-OOOYU
S T - N E B W
M _ B C
p
SC
30 30
z F -
/.
iree r
ACF
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. Roverto passing
strength. ?n (DOO o 2 0
N IT ( _

B l\,{ --o

BC SC
30 30

u*h

638
 ADIUSTMENTS
TUFFCOVER6 FREE

TRIPS
( 1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. CORNERover.
3. BoundarycornEr' o 2 0
goesto the
displacedback. SC

30

DOUBLES
.1.
LIZcall.

3 0 _ E _ 30
v -
free

(
EMPTY
'L
LIZcall.
2. CORNERover.
3. Boundarycorner )n^ r Prt
O C/(- 13 O 20
goesto the -, s r/ N-/ E
displacedback. M B
4. CheckTuffMike R _BC
vs. Empty
Motion. 30 30

639
 TUFFCOVIR 5 FREERAT

TYPE: ManlZone.

DESCRIPTION: Thisis our Man FreeCoverage with a linebackerplayingthe

holeor intermediate areain the middleas a Robber.The man
defenders will play outsideleverageon the receiversbecause
of theirintermediate and deep helpinside.

STRENGTHS: Intermediate
and deep insideroutes.

WEAKNESSES: Meshoafterns.

COACHINCPOINTS

A. FreeSafety:
'1.
Execute6 Free.

B. Corners:
'I
. Playwith outsideleverage.
2. CanuseBailMan technique.

C. Rover:
1. Playrunfirst.
2. C-splitfirstbackour yourside. e
D. Backer:
l. ExecuteTuffC6 Free.
2. Playwith ouside leverage.

E. Mike:
1. Rattechnique.

NOTE:
C6 Rat Star. We will Cone or Bracketthe Starreceiverwith the ratand a defensive
back using outsideleveragetechnique.

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 TUFF COVER6 FREERAT

CALLS: SplitPro
1. RtP. \__-./
( .
spy
2. SPYcall to ! -

20 |/ / . . -\:-./\ : - o 2 0
whip.
//,.\/.-\/..-\/-\
W E N T a e

30 (M o
'nogern SC
BC
Fq
i",,*
CALLS: SplitWide Slot - O
1. RtP.
5py
2. SPYcall to stud.

NOTE: Could 2 0 o
check6 combo vs.
W B E_ N T S
- , 1 b t t\
sw. _ \ - /l
I
.l '
roooer SC

_F,
I

( CALLS: Splitwide Slotopen

1. RlP.
spy
2. SPYcall to
whip-
2 0 o _ o20
W E N T S
/'1V B _ R
l ,
\./ SC
DL \ rooo€r

t,""1 FS
CALLS: Ace
1. RlP.
2- SPYcallto stud. _ \--l

v z v
2 0 :
o
SC

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 TUFF COVER6 FREERAT

TRIPS:
1 . R I Pc a l l .
spy .-- 5py
2. SPYcallto ) n \
\ - 20
stud,/wh ip. O
, I
/OOOC.-"\.\ _/ \!-./
\

i W F N T 5
B D:-

, - / M
. t- t
\-/
, I robber SC
B C _ V
FS I iree

DOUBLES
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. SPYcallto -.--_._sg
stud/whip. O \
20 /'-\ 7"'\
\ ! . / \ - . / \ - , / \ \ . . / \
/-\ /-\ \
20
N T S !

I r,,r) o
Yt robber

FS
u*J
D O U B L EW I D E
SLOT sPY sPY
__-9---
1 . R I Pc a l l . --'/
2. SPYcall to / o \
stud/whip. i O O O O O \ () 20
w E A r s
Y trobber
K

SC

FS
u*l

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(

F I E L DI S T R O N G
IIG" DEFENSE

643
 STRONG"G" COVER2

TYPE: Non-rotational
zone.

DESCRIPTION: Thiscoverageis a 2deep, S-underneath

zone defense.lt is
balancedstrongand weak. Our run forcescome from the
secondary.This is one of the few coverages
that allowsthe
opportunityfor defensivebacksto aggressively
attackthe wide
receivers.

STRENCTHS: Good againstshortpassinggame. Cood againstscreensano

draws. Cood againstdeepbombs.

WEAKNESSES: Void areas,intermediate middleand deepcorners.Fill is late

to short-side.Slightlyvulnerableto play action pass-

COACHINCPOINTS
Corners
1. ln a 2 call,we mustsqueezeall routesinsidethe hashmarkswhenever ?
possible. we mustbe awareof all insidereceiversthat can threatenthe
flat. We mustdo a greatjob of cushioningwide outs,neverallowinga
free release- We must be consistentin sinking, taking away the void
areasand breaking up on the ball thrownin the flat. Finally,we mustbe
extremelyphysicalversusthe run. We must attack the wide receiver
versusall blocksandattackthe runninggameat all timesin a 2 call.
2. Be aware of crossersand backsin flat, cushion deep and break up on
shortroutes.
3. Ball away - your responsibility is alwaysto play ,,cutbacks
to the corner,,
on all actions.
4. You mustcollisionthe wide out. rf he triesto stalkblockvou. attackhim
outside. Your bestopportunitiesto fill inside are when thtewide out has
a wide split. On tight split, alwaysstay outside.
5.
B . SafeW& Rover
1. ln a 2 call. both deeppeoplehaveone-halfthe field responsibility. you
must take perfectalignments,drops, read properly and fly to the ball
when it is in the air_ Bothsafetyand rover must overlapand play the ball
thrown in the deep middle. lf any receiverreleasesdeep in your area,
you are responsible for the halfbackpass. play run supportonly when
the ball crossesthe line of scrimmaqe. A

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 ,L- Afways read (#2) to wide receiver. Adjust drop to outside releaseby
wide out, maintainingenoughwidth to cover him on seam release,get
your eyeson the QB.
( 3 . On insidereleaseby wide out, work backinsidesplit end.
Be.awareof tight end's releaseon play action. lf he goesflat or runs a
crossoverroute,there is no threatin the deep middle, so cover outside
one.halfand play flankertough.
5 . Be able to overlapthe ball throwndown the middle.

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 STRONG'C" COVER2

PTAYER
CORNER Tp: Cloud Force H a m m e r /F l a t/ W h e e l
Away: Eackide Leverage

Boundiryhashl2
yardsdeep

F i e l dh a s h1 2

Away: BacksideLeverage

Backto curl

Backto

WHIP 4 x 4 vs.fE #2 release To: Fi

'l
x 4 vs.Wide Slot Away: Fill

.---)

.--) r---)
-r OOECCO _\

BC S T N E FC F

B- M
\-
\
t- \

R tr

t_ I
I
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I
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 STRONG,,C" COVER2

PROZAP MOTION
( 1. LIZcall changes
to RIPcall.
20
O O O ( D O O
B C S T - N E - \
--,-\ - E'
- \ \B M
\ -
30
R_ c
I
" l-
i _ i
I
_

Y TRADE
1. LIZcall changes
t o R I Pc a l l .
2. D-lineshifts 2 0 o .3.OO(DOOO
-r 20
3. LBsswitch -T- - S T N i Dr.'

4. Whip adjusts FC

30 30

( W I D ES L O T
1 . R I Pc a l l .

20 - 20
O OO(;OOO
-r - s T- N E
F C - W M - B B C
- /
?n - r/ -t 30
n - F - R h
- t - l
_ + - t
ACE
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. Right/ Right.
20 - o 2 0
O O O ( D O O
BC _ 5 T N E FC
- B M
_ , / l
. / l
_ t l
Y
30 - R h n F- 30
- l
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 STRONC"C" COVER2

TRIPS
'I
. RIPcall.
(
2. Backer& Whip
bump. OOO_(DOO
-T- 20
3. Right/ Right. S T _ N E
I
_ M B FC
- l
I
- Y \
x R- , E

t-
+_ t
I
-

DOUBLES
'1.
LIZcall.

I O O O ( D O O O -l- 20
FC _ S T N E _
ttL

30
^ - ,
- tI
EMPTY
'j- -
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. ADIOScall.
O
3. Backer,Whip & l
O O { D O O O
Cornerbump. _ S T N E -\
4. Left,/ Left. \Al- a

-
_
v
l
I
aciios T
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- l tt --
V

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 FIELD/ STRONG"C" COVER2 COMBO

TYPE: Man/ Tone Combination.

t DESCRIPTION: This is a Man coverageto the passingstrengthof the formation

(MOF) or the receivingcrops to the big field with a zone
coverageawayfrom passingstrengthor into the boundary.

STRENGTHS: Cives greatdisguisewith Cover 2 look. Cood againstshort

passinggame. Excellentadjustmentvs. Trey or TripsOpen.

WEAKNESSES: Strongcornerin one on one. Void areasand deepcorners.

COACHINCPOINTS

StrongCorner:
l. Strongcorner#1 WM. Utilizeinsideleveragetechnique.You could get
helpon insideintermediate
routes;you haveno deephelp.
2. Can usebumptechnique.
(
B . BoundaryCorner:
i. Execute C2.
2. Vs. Trips,checkMable (man). Play insideleverageman on # 1 . Y o u
haveno helpwith a 4 man rush.

c. FreeSafety:
1. Cive Combocallto whip and combowith whip on #2 receiver.
2. #2 vertical,play#2 man to man.
3. #2 flat, rob the strongcurl readingQB's intentions.
4. #2 drag,robthe weakcurl readingQB's intentions.

D , Rover:
1- Execute C2.
2. Vs. Trips,checkMable (man). Cive a conecall to the backer. #3 vertical
or insideroutehelpbackerby playing#3 man to man. #3 flat, help the
backside to your side.

E. W h i p :
1. Combo#2 with freesafetyusingsinktechnique
2. #2 flat tvl/M.
( 3. #2 verticalor insideroutework strongcurl.

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F. Backer:
1. Execute C2.
2. .Vs. TripscheckMable. UseouGideleverage
technique. 7
C. Mike:
1. #2 MMan.
2. Vs. Trips check Mable. #2 WM usinginsideleveragetechnique. You
haveno help.

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 #1 Man to Man
P r e s s oIr x 7
( FIELD Away: Insurance

ROVER Force
To: Secondary
Away: SecondaryAlleY

lo: llll #2 FlatRobCurl

Away: Fill #2 Vertical take man to man.
#2 DragRob Curl.

PressorlxT o: Force Flat/ Seam

lnsur:)nce

Normal #2 Normal #3 man to man

MIKE
2
BACKER Normal

To: EasyForce #2 Flatman to man

WHIP 3x4TE
2x4Slot Away; Fold

.-)
(
r'-) r--)
T N v

k c2
B M
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COMBO
FC
I
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r
R I

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 STRONG"G" COVER2 COMBO

CORNER 'l
Pressor x7 To: Secondary #l man to man
(topassint Away: Insurance .\
strength)

ROVER away BallI #2 To:

(awayfrom passrngstrength Away: Secondary
Alley
passing
strength)

FREE ro passrng
(to passing strength #2 Verticaltakeman to man. #2
strentth) DragRob

CORN 'l
Pressor x7 To: Cloud Force Flat/Seam/Wheel
(awayfrom Away: Insurance
passing
stIentth)

MIKE Normal #3/#2 #3 man to man

BACK

WHIP 3x4TE To: EasyForce #2 Flatman to man- #2 verticalor

2x4Slot Away: Fold Drag/ Curl

#3

.]j1

e
T S T N E \l

BC tt M
II
coM80 -
C2 I
i
CURL

R tr
I
I
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^

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 covER2 coMBo

SPLITPRO
( Vs. Y Trade
1. LIZto RIP _ O
2. Ripsidecheck
combo. 2 0 o O O O O 20
3. Liz sidecheck
c2
T
sc
- S T N r
B \\----'lv M
BC

30 30

EIFI N "C,L

Vs.Wide Slot
1 . R I Pc a l l . \ . . . - / i \ . . - /

20 oooooo j..- o 20
S f N ; E 1
BC B_ M X--W 5C
/ ,/ - combo
/ curt
3 0 - 3 0
-
N R - F

STRONG"C"
(
Vs.SplitWide Slot _ O O _
:
Open _ O - O
1 . R I Pc a l l . 20 - -
O OOOOO O20
- r S T N E -
B C _ B M _ W S C
l - l - c o m b o
I - J c.d' 3 0
3 I 0
x R- FS
_

STRONC"C"
vs. Ace
'I
. RIPcall.
2. Right/ Right. 20 -r- (-, (J (-, (J.(-, U
- s T E -
bL , N
_ B M
I
I
I
30
.. o FE

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 covER2 coMBo
F I E L D" C "
Vs. Trips/Open
1. RtP.
2. CheckMable-.,. 20o
3. Rovercones
o 2 0
: .
with backeron BC SC
#3 strong.
4. BC playsinside 30 -: combo 30
leverageman.

STRONG"C"
Vs. Doubles

T8 C 20

II
I 30

FS R x
STRONC"C"
Vs. DoubleWide
Slot

20o o
-rz o
T . N E I

BC
JU combo - curl lt r- -o
I
FS- I

654
 STRONG"G" COVER6 FREEROBBER

TYPE: Man.

( coverage. We lock up on
DESCRIPTION: This coverageis a man-man-plus
each eligible receiver with at least one defender. These
defendersplay outsideleverageon the receiverbecausethey
have a free safetyplaying the deep middle onethird of the
field and the rover playingin the intermediatemiddle or what
is referredto as the hole. Rover is the Robber trying to
intercepton any medium routesas digs,drags,curls,and short
DOSIS.

STRENCTHS: Cives great disguise with Cover 2 look. Eliminates

intermediatepasses
in the middle. Eliminates
dumpoffs and
screensto backs.

WEAKNESSES: Rub routesdesignedto pick off underneathdefenders. Late

run supportweak.

( COACHINCPOINTS

Corners:
1. Coveryour man everywhere.
2. Usegreatoutsideleverageman to man technique-You havehelp inside
by the roverand the free safety. Hold your outsidecushion.
3. Be readyto changeup techniques (Examples: bail,catch,bump).
4. Forcereceiversto inside,give greatcommunicationto our "Robber"- the
rover.

B . Rover:
middlehole.
1. On the snap,moveto the 1G12yard intermediate
2. Alwaysgetyour headon a swivel.
3. Readthe QB'seyes.
4. Takegreatbreakanglesto the receptionpoint.

C. FreeSafety:
1. Playdeep- getto your middleonethirdimmediately.
2. Be readyto forceon weak side.

655
 STRONGCOVER6 FREEROBBER

PressorlxZ To: SecondarvForce

Away: LastMan Pursuit

Botrndaryhash Ballto #2 To: Force Free- Robber

I 2 yardsdeep Away: Fill

FREESAFETY Fieldhash12 Ballto #2 To: Fill Free

yardsdeep Away: Fill

Away: Backide Leverage

MIKE #3 stron8 Combowith whip #2 & #3

strong

BACKER #2 weak #2 weak

WHIP Walk / to field #2 To: EasyForce Combo with mi(eJ2TJJ-
Away: Fold slrong

a
.
r
.--) (D '---
N t tL r
r.t . FC
BC M_W

ROBBER
r
/-//
a
t
FREE

a
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 STRONC"G" COVER6 FREEROBBER

PROZAP MOTION
( 1. LIZ call changes
to RIPcall. .
2. CORNER& 20
backercombo.
3. Whip adjusts - F C
with motion.
30
'"o*'
*-=- F
free +-'-

Y TRADE
'I
. LIZ call changes
to RlP.
2. D-lineshifu. 20
: BC
3. MIKEadjustswith i
Ef-
motion.
4. LBsswitch.
5. Backerandwhip 3 0 rooDer 30
combo. ^ -

(
WIDESLOT
1 . L I Zc a l l .
2. Cornerand MIKE
combo.
20 OOaOOO. 20
FC ) l - l \ E

M combo
- B BC
30 30
R

A.F

1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. Right/ Right.

20 -OOOTD:OO o 2 0
BC - S , T , N E FC

30 30
- p

657
 STRONC"G" COVER6 FREEROEBER

TRIPS
1 . R I Pc a l l . -O
2. Backer& whip
j
-:O
O O _
?
bump. ZV OOO_(DOO 20
3. Right/ Right. S L N E FC
4. FS& rover switch BC r]\4 B
assignments.
30 30

DOUBLES
1 . L I Zc a l l .
2 . M i k e& w h i p
combo.
3. Left/ Left. )n 20
R'

2n 30

EMPTY
1. L I Zc a l l . - > ?
2. Backer,whip &
cornerbump. O - O O
3. Left/ Left. 2OO OO(DOO.O 20
4. FS& rover switch F C - S T N . E
assignments. w -B M- BC-
30 30
F roooer
r
r K
frce1-""""'--

l^

658
 STRONGCCOVER6BANDIT

TYPE: Man/Zone.
(^
DESCRIPTION: Thiscoverageis a man to man bracketcoverage.We lock up
on eacheligiblereceiverwith the possibilityof inside bracket
help from the free safetyand rover. The tight alignmentof the
freesafetyand roverallowsthem to be quickly involvedin the
run gamealso.

STRENGTHS: Cives greatdisguisewith Cover 2 look. Excellentvs. 2 back

runningattack, eliminatesintermediatepassingroutesand can
be usefulin red zone passingsituations.

WEAKNESSES: Slightlyvulnerableto play action passand run routesdesigned

to oick off undemeathdefenders.

COACHINCPOINTS

Corners:
1. Coveryour man everywhere.
2. Use great head up man to man technique. You may get help from the
free safetyor the rover.

B. Rover& FreeSafety
1. - On snapof the ball.setand bounce.readthe releaseof the #2 receiver
for run or pass.Full {low run to you - work to LOSget to an alignmentof
3 x 3 off the end man on the line. Be readyto fold insideor play the
bounceoutside(youareprimaryforce!!).
- Full flow away - Readthe releaseof #2 receiverto the angle to the
backs. (i.e.back arerunninginsidetackles-Work downhilland cancel
the open B or C gap cut-backlane). lf fastflow away, work flat and stay
squareto LOS.
2. Versusthe pass. On snapof the ball set and bounce. Read#2 to your
side for run / passkeys. Any vertical releaseby the #2 receivers,play
over the top C2 Tech.vs. a flat / drag releaseby the #2 receiveropen up
to the #1 receiverat a 45' angleand shuffle. Playfrom the slant/ curl to
the Dost.

659
 STRONCGCOVER6BANDTT

PressorlxT To: SecondaryForce #l man to man

Away: LastMan Pursuit

2x9offofend Read#2 to To; Force Key#2 receiverrelease

man on LOS flow Away: Cut back

FREESAFETY 2 x 9 off of end Read#2 to To: Force #l man to man

man on LOs flow Away: Cut back

Ytess ot I x / o: Secondary
Force # l m a nt o m a n
Away: LastMan Pursuit

#2 weak

#2 stront or combo

r-)
E
C

F R

660
 STRONGGCOVER6BANDIT

PROZAPMOTION
1. LIZcallchanges
to RIPcall. o - o l
2. Left/ Left. 20
1A
OOO_(DOO 20
3. Whipadjust. BC.'. S T _ N E
A 4 8 _FC

30 30
a

Y TRADE
1. LIZcallchanges
to RIPcall. l
2. D-lineshifu. 20 20
3. Whipadjusts.

30 30

W I D ES L O T
'I
. LIZcall.
\-J
2. Right/ Right.
20 oo(rooo 20
) l - l \ f
- l

A,1 - R-a

30 E _ R 30

Ar-F O
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. Right/ Right. O O -
20 OOO(D.OO \--l 20
S T N E : L

_ B M - *
30 t : 30
: *

661
 STRONGCCOVTR6BANDIT

TRIPS
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. Backer& whip
back. 20 OOO-(DOO , 20
3. Right/ Right. S T - N E
, t - M B
c -
30 30

DOUBLES _ O
- \ -
1 . L I Zc a l l .
2. Left/ Left.
2 0 i O O O ( D O O O 20
- S T N E _

30 30
R -

EMPTY
| - L t z c a tt .
2 . A D I O Sc a l l .
3. Left/ Left.
4. Backer,whip &
corneroump.

30 - F * _ 30

662
 FIELD"C" COVER8 CTOUD

TYPE: Zone.

field rotationalzone with 4

DESCRIPTION: This coverageis a predetermined
underneathand 3 deep. This coverageallows us to play 3
deepout of our Field"C" / Strong"C" package.

STRENGTHS: Creatagainstlong ball. Civesus excellentsupportagainstthe

strongsiderunning game.

WEAKNESSES: Weaksideflat,void areas,and slow secondarysupportstrong.

COACHINCPOINTS

BoundaryCorner:
t. Aiwaysbe a deeppassdefenderfirscand run supportersecond'
2. On deep ball, get out of your back pedaland flip back towardsthe QB'
squeezethe boundaryand pin the receiver.

B . FieldCorner:
1. Be physical.
2. Keepeyesopen asYouroll uP.
3. UseCover2 technique(Hammer).

C. FreeSafety:
1. Playthe strongoutsidedeep 1/3. Don't be fooled. You are responsible
for HB passstrong.
2. Communication is important(i.e.: Rip/ Liz call). You arethe defensive
QB.

D. Rover:
'l
. Do not hesitate- go to deep middleon snapof the ball.
2. Alwavs be awareof TE'sreleaseasyou drop.

ooJ
 FIELD"G" COVER8 CLOUD

KFY
CORNER ?tessor 1 x 7 #l to ball To: CloudForce H a m m e /r F I a t
FIELD Away: Backide Leverage ?
Boundary
hash12 Ballto #2 To: Fill Deept/J (nxddtet--.-
yards deep Away: Fill

FREE5AFEryFie|dhash12yardsBa||to#2To:SecondaryFo'ce@
deep Away; Pursuit

CORNER Pressor'l x 7 #l to ball To: Secondary

Force Deep 1/3
Away: LastMan Pursuit

WHIP Hook to Curl

I
FC T
(--,

BC
M

1/3

664
 FIELD"G" COVER8 CTOUD

PROZAP MOTION
C 1. LIZ call changes
to RlP. -o
20 O O O_(D 20
I
.BC s T- N E FC
B _ M
',,.
\
\ \ 30
I
1t3

Y-TRADE
1. LIZ call changes
to RlP. -r
2. D-lineshifu. 20o O O ( D O O O 20
I
BC S--+ +-) N ----r E----> _ F C
II l-
I
30 1 \ 30
*
'|/3 1/3 1t3

r W I D ES L O T
R I Pc a l l .
Right/ Right. -\J

20 OOO-(DOO 20
--r-
T _ N E I
BC B _ M - F C
|
l
,
r
" - l
30 I _ V 30
I
+113 113

ACE
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. Right/ Right.
20 OO OO 20
-\O
B C S N E _FC
M W
| ,.."
I r,' t \
301 t
t l
\ 30
+ .t/3
F
_=__+.tll

665
 F]ELD"G" COVER8 CLOUD

TRIPS
1 . R I Pc a l l :O
2. Backer& whip, _O
b um p . 20 OOO-(DOO \ /-\
20
l\
3. Right/Right. S T - N E Ef-

BC .-M B
t .,.'
I
l - . t - l +
t -
_
30 1 30
l
t rn 'T-...------------,
p
,,, _
1/3
:
DOUBLES _O
'1.
R I Pc a l l .
-T-
20 OOO-.DOOO 20
I
8C S T - N E _FC
B _ M
\ -
\ r -.'' li
3 0 \ \ 30
V
F=
\
I

EMPry 7
'1. +___=
R I Pc a l l .
2. Backer, whip & O _
cornerDump. OOO_(DOO _ \ O 20
t\
3 . A D I O Sc a l l . S \ T - N E FC
4. Right/ Right. BC ,.--\M B
, / -\ I

,/
\ ',qotos'
l l
+
-
_
30
R_=__.---.------.)',r, '
-r-------r
,r,

666
 FIELD"G" COVER9

TYPE: Zone.

DESCRIPTION: Thiscoverageis a predetermined

weak rotationalzone with 4
underand 3 deep. This coverageallowsus to play 3 deep
with our Field"C" package.

STRENCTHS: Creatagainstlongball. Civesusexcellentsupportagainstthe

insiderun and runsto the field.

WEAKNESSES: Strongsideflats. Slowsecondarysupportweak. Weak void

area.

COACHINCPOINTS

Corners:
1. Alwaysbe a deeppassdefenderfirst anda run supportersecond.
2. On deep ball, get out of your backpedaland flip backtowardsthe eB,
squeezethe boundaryand pin the receiver.

B . Rover:
1. Threestepreadand seton hash. Readintentionsof OB.
2. Seereleaseof #2 to passstrength.

FreeSafety:
i - Do not hesitate- go to deep middleon snapof the ball.
2. Alwaysbe awareto TE'sreleaseas you drop.

667
 FIELD"C" COVER9

FIELD Away: LastMan Pursuit (

Boundary hash Aall/ #2 To: SecondaryForce

12 yards Away: Pursuit

FREESAFEW F i e l dh a s hl 2 Ball/ #2 To: Secondary

Contain D e e pm i d d l e1 / 3
yards Away: Secondary
Alley

CORNER P r e s s o rxl Z Ball/#l To: SecondaryForce Deep Outside1/3

Away: Backide Leverage

MIKE Hook to curl

BACKER Normal Flatno curl

WHIP Walk / to field TEriangle To: EasyForce Curl - Flat

Away: Fold

r t t I
.-)
\_--./ \__-./
BC S T FC
f)
D M

\
\

R F
I

1/3 tI)

r
668
 FIELD"C" COVER9

( PRO.ZAP -O
1. LIZcall changes \_-,,
...-\+
to RIPcall. _o
2. CheckCover9 20 OOO-(DOO 20
Cloud with the BC.. S T_ N E FC-
motion. Single -
t/' B M
width
\
30 ' - \
30
./' o
- \-._-
/ , .
Y
't13

Y-TRADE
1. LIZcall changes
t o R I Pc a l l .
2. Dline shifts. 20
BC 5' Tt N.> E-> - F C
3. tLBsswitch.
B . _ M
J
/ / - \ \

f l a t - \
30
d -
t\

- .r.l
( t/3 1t3

W I D ES L O T
O - O
1 . R I Pc a l l .
-1J
2. CheckCover9
Cloudvs.single 2 0 \ O O C - D O O 20
width T - N F
I ' S F'
B C B - M
\

30 tr -* \-* 30
."-
'. /,,'
r1B -
-1,)
ACF
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. Right/ Right.
20 OOO'-OO 20
Bt S F N E

\ n*4
B - M T 30
,o\ D

+ I
.Lt \
1t3

669
 FIELD"G" COVER9

TRIPS
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. Backer& whip -o O -
bump. 20 OOO_(DOO
3. Right/ Right. , / s r - N E FC
4. CheckCover 9 BC
tM
R w - l
Cloudvs. single
width. 30 t-
\ \ -- . t t
I
o \7- \
t/
/ _ t
111 1t3 1/3
DOUBLES _O
1 . R I Pc a l l .
o - o
20 O O O_.D
B C S I N E -FC
l n -
D
| ,/
t /
l r
| flat
3 0t 1 -
* I R_
113 curl t/3<1

EMPTY
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. Backer,whip & -o
cornerDump. 20 OOO_(DOO _ O
3. CheckCover9 - 7 - 5 T - N E _ F C
Cloudvs.single ,/ B C
,-._M B
width. Stay , \- ADlos Y
with C9 Cloud
vs. Empty. _ \
/ F _ \
1 1 3t 't/3

670
 FITED"G" COVER9 CLOUD

TYPE: Zone.

DESCRIPTION: This coverageis a predetermined

weak rotationalzone with 4
under and 3 deep. This coverageallows us to play 3 deep
with our Field"C" package.

STRENCTHS: Creatagainstlong ball. Civesus excellentsupportagainstthe

weaksiderun.

WEAKNESSES: Strongsideflats. Slow secondarysupportstrong. Weak void

areas.

COACHINCPOINTS

StrongCorners:
1. Always be a deep passdefenderfirstand a run supportersecond.
2. On deep ball, get out of your backpedaland flip back towardsthe Q B ,
( squeezethe boundaryand pin the receiver.

B . BoundaryCorner:
1. 8ephysical!!!
2. Keepeyesopen asyou roll up.
3. Usehardcornertechniques.

(- FreeSafety:
- go to deepmiddleon snapof the ball.
l. Do not hesitate
2. Always be awareof TE'sreleaseasyou drop.

D . Rover:
1. Play deep, don't be fooled - you are responsiblefor deep outside
third.

671
 FIELD"C" COVER9 CTOUD

'l Force Deep outside1/3

CORNER Pressor x7 To: Secondarv
FIELD Away: LastMan Pursuit

ROVER Boundaryhash Balll#2 To: SecondaryForce Deepoutsidel/3

12 yardsdeep Away: LastMan Pursuit

yards deep Away: Fill

CORNER Pressor 1 x 7 Ball/#l To: CloudForce Hammer/ Flat

BOUNDARY AwaY: Backide Leverage

Away; Normal

BACKER Normal To: Normal Hook to curl

Away: Normal

WHIP Walk / to field Ballto #2 To: EasyForce Curl flat

Away: Fold

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C_,
a
BC\
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6'12
 FILED"G" COVER9 CLOUD

( PROZAP O _ O
1. LIZcall changes
t o R I Pc a l l .
20 OOO-(-OO 20
S T - N E FC
BC- B\ - M
\ - \
30 <--\- \---; 30
R _
t " -
1/3

Y TRADE O
1. LIZcall changes
to RIPcall.
- o
2. D-lineshifu. 2oO1 : oo-(DOOO 20
86\ s- t--N* E- -FC
3. lLBsswitch.
B _
t -
I
30 <-l
R - F
'',.
1/3
(
WIDESLOT
1 . R I Pc a l l .

20 OOO-(DOO
S T _ N E FC
BC B -

30 \*
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- I
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Ar-F
-O
1 . R I Pc a l l .
\_ _.,,
2. Right/ Right.
.rn-\ OOO-(DOO 20
N E -FC
BC S T_
B - M
t -
I 30
3 0 l -
I
r=_-_J/
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( tlz z/

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 FIEID"C" COVER9 CLOUD

TRIPS
i . R I Pc a l l .
2. Backer& whip
bump.
3. Right/ Right.
20

30

DOUBLES
1 . R I Pc a l l .

20

EMPTY
.l
. RIPcall.
2. Backer,whip &
corneroump.
20
3. Right/ Right.

30

674
 S T R O N GG Z O R R O

TYPE: Zone.
(
D E S C R I P T I O N : Thiscoverageis a four deep,three underneathzone defense.
This defenseemploysboth our free safetyand rover as quarter
playersor as robbers. This coverageallows us to take away
certain routes by the offense (four verticals and curl/flat
combinations) with our freesafetyand rover. lt placesour free
safetyand rover in positionto be very aggressivevs. the
runninggame.

STRENCTHS: Cives greatdisguisefrom a Cover 2 look. Excellentvs. two

backand one back/ two tightend runningattacks.Eliminates
four verticalpassingroutesand allows our linebackers
to be
fastflow backersvs.the run.

W E A K N E S S E S : Slightlyvulnerableto playactionpass.

C O A C H I N CP O I N T S
(

CORNERS:
1. Coveryou manon routesdeeperthan 5 yardsthatare in your quarter.
2. You mustbe overthe top vs. the postroute.
3. Do not run with under routesthat are lessthan 5 yards(zoneyour
quarter).
4. Cornersovervs. singlewidth formations.
5. CheckStrongC Zorroto C4 vs.singlewidth.

B. ROVER& FREE SAFETY

1. On snap of the ball, set and bounce,key the uncoveredlinemanto
your sideto the laneof the ball for your run/pass key. Full flow run to
you, work to the L.O.S. getto an alignment of 3x3 off the end man on
the line. Be readyto fold insideor play the bounceoutside(you are
primaryforce).
2. Full flow away- key the uncoveredlinemanto your sideto the lane
of the ball or the angleof the backs(i.e. backsare runninginsidethe
tackles. Work downhill and cancelthe open B or C gap cut-back
lane).lf fastflow away,work flat and staysquareto the L.O.S.
3. Versusthe pass: On the snapof the ball set and bounce. Key the
uncoveredlinemanto your side for your run/passkey. lf the #2
(
receiverto you side runs a verticalroute that is deeperthan i 0 yards,
playoverthe top of him and zoneyou insidequarter.

675
 4. lf the #2 receiverrunsa flat routeor an out cut. Open up to the #1
receiverat a 45o angleand shuffle. Playunderneath all insideroutes
of#1 receiver(slant/curlto the post).
5. lf the #2 receiverrunsa drag route,get depth in your insidequarter.
Be alertfor the #3 receiveror helpthe # l receiverto your side.
6. CheckStrongC Zorroto cover4 vs. singlewidth.

C. WHIP/LB
1. Key the #2 receiver.lf he runsa flaV or an out route,immediately
coverhim.
2. lf he runsa wheelroute,run with the wheelroute.
3. lf the #2 receiverrunsa verticalroute,jam, then work the curl to the
flat.
4. lf the #2 receiverrunsa crosser,work to the curl and read#3.
5. lf the#3 receiverrunsa flat route,coverhim-

D. M I K EL I N E B A C K E R
1. Work to the strong hook and read the #2/#3 receiversroute
Combination.
2. lf the #3 receiverrunsa verticalroute,run with him.

E. BACKER
1. Align away from the Whip. Relateto #2 weak. Your pass
arethe sameasthe whip.
responsibilities

6'/ 6
 STRONCG ZORRO

PLAYER
CORN ER To: SecondaryForce Outside/r
Away: LastMan Pursuit

To: Sky/Primary
p a s s i r strength linemanto the
passing Away: Cutback
9x2 laneof ball/#2
fnfe SnfffY AwaYfrom Uncovered mary lnsidet4 or rob
passingstrength linemanto the Away: Cutback
9 x2 l a n eo f b a l l / # 2
ffi+t Force
To: Secondary outsidel/r
AwaY: LastMan Pursuit

{ J

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B M

BC T I

R F

677
 STRONGC ZORRO

PROZAP MOTION O _ O
( 1 . LIZ call changes
t o R I Pc a l l .
l- Cornerruns 20 ooo_(DOO o 20
with the S T _ N E _
motion. B - M B.-
CheckC4 ,'/ - t | \r\
t '
/ \
3oBC = \. 30
F
I
1/3
-\
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Y TRADE O O
1 . L I Zc a l l c h a n g e s
t o R I Pc a l .
r O _ \ O
.I O O ( D O O
4. D-lineshifts. 20 20
5 . L B sb u m p . S---) T---+ Nf E+

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/
30

r
30
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BC
I
(
V- I

W I D ES L O T
1 . R I Pc al l . _ o
2. Cornerover. O
3. CheckC4. 20 ( D O O O
S T _ N E
BC M W
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30
II F C _ F _ R
\
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ACE
1 . R i Pc a l l .
3. Right/ Right.
20 - O O O ( D O O o 2 0

M W :

30 BC I _\ 'o
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F_
I
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f'
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678
 STRONGG ZORRO

r TRIPS
'|
. R I Pc a l l .
O _
4. Backer& whiP
20 O O O ( D O O _ O 20
D Um p .
5. Right/ Right. S J N E
B _ M BQ-
/ - (
/ ) ----* FC 30
30
_ \
\
R - F _ \I
1/3 1/3 t( _ 1/3
t

DOUBLES
1 . R I Pc a l l .
2. Left/left
20 _ O O O ' D O O O _ 20
N E

30 FC
t-
I
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I
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I
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'i 30

V T
',;L
r EMPTY
- v .

1 . R I Pc a l l .
4 . A D I O Sc a l l
2 0 o O O ( D O O O 20
5. Left/ Left.
5 T E
\
w M i R -

\otos
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30 30

,rrl

679
 - DEFENSIVE
DEFENSE FRONTS
'C" Fronts 700
A. Perimeterand FrontAlignmentRules 701
B. Settingthe Line: Declaration
of RunStrength 702
C. Settingthe Line /u3
D. 704
E. Up "C" 704
F. " C" vs.SlotOpen 705
C. "C" vs. Flanker(22 Personnel) /u5
H. "C" vs. Ace /vo
l. Up'C" vs.Trips 706
l. "C" vs. Ace Doubles 707
K. "C" vs. Ace Trey 707
L. Up -C" TorpedoC l Cloud 708
M. Weak JetC6 Free 708
N. Weakjet C6 Free 709
O. Double CrashC6 709
P. Double BlitzC6 710
a. RoverDog 7"to
R. Whip Dog 711
S. Dog InsideC6 711
T. Dog OutsideC6 712
U. C PlugC4 712
C V.
W.
CreenC6 (2.1Per.,11 Per)
LineStunts"C"
713
714

ll- I un Fron6 / t>

A. Tuff- Perimeter and FrontAlignmentRules 716
B. Move Tuff 723
C. Tuff Loose(Stem,TE) 724
D. Tuff Wide C6F(Spark) 724
E. Move "C" 725
F. Tuff vs. Y Trade 726
G. Tuff vs. Flanker(Dbl. Bam) /zo
H. Tuff Backer6 Y 727
l. Tuff Bag6Y 727
J. TuffPlugC6 A 728
K- Tuff RoverC6 (11 Per.only) 728
L. Tuff Crash6 A (2 Man Surface) /l>
M. Tuff Crash- Tim 729
N. TuffMike C6 A 730
O. Tuff Mac C6 F 730
H- tun>masn Lb 731
a. Tuff BashC6 (PassStrength) 731
R. Tuff BashC6 (PassStrength) 732
S. Tuff RamC6 732
r T.
U.
Tuff LooseFieldDog Ca
Tuff Perimeter and FrontAlignmentRules(Cover4)
/ 5)

734
 CiantsTuff ShortSmokeC6 vs. 3 Backs 740
Tuff ShortSmokevs.Open End 740 ?
Tuff ShortWedge
Tuff Stunts

ilt. "G"
Field,/Strong 743
A. "C" Perimeter& FrontAlignmentRules
Field/Strong 744
B. Field/Strong'C' 746
C. "wide"
Field/Strong 746
D. "C'vs. Trey
Field/Strong 747
E. Field"C" CowboyDog C9 Cloud 747
F. Field"C' CowboyDog C9 Cloudvs. Wide Slot 748
C. Field"G' Dog OutsideC9 748
H. Field"C" Dog OutsideC9 vs. Wide Slot 749
l. Field"C" Whip DogCB 749
J. Field"C" Wide Dog C8 vs.Wide Slot 750
K. "C" DoubleStingC5
Field/Strong 750
L. "G" DoubleStingC6
Field/Strong 751
M. Strong"C" DoubleBlitzC6 / J l

N. Strong"C" DoubleBlitzC6 752

O. Field"C" WhamC8 752

?
(

,'G FRONTS"
(

701
 ,G". PERIMETER
AND FRONTATIGNMENTRUTES
When dre offensearrivesat the L. O. S.;

1. Whip: Declareyourselfwith a ,Whip Rt- or .Whip Lt- call.

Hash- To Boundary
Middle - Away from passingstrength
Call personnelgrouping (i.e. 21122112,
etc.)
2. Free: Declare(andalign)passingstrengthof the formationwith a.Rip,
or
"Liz" call. Cive supportcallto RoverorWhio.

3. Mike; SetTackleand Nose on OffensiveCuard to run strengthwith

.Right-Righf a
or,Left_Leffc:ll. Align away from paiing streneth.

4. Rover: Hash- Align big field

Middle _Align to passingstrength
Echopersonnelgrouping

5. Backer: Alisn to passinestrength.Ad.iustto displacedback in Ace Formation.

(#3 Strong,#2 Weak) (Echoall calls)

6. Corners: Align left& right- Comerawayfrom Rip/Liz- Give support

call to Roveror Whip.

7. Tackle/Nose: Off set on offensiveguardto call side.

8' Stud/End: Arignin wide 5 tirt to 2 mansurface.Arign an/ Techto 3 Man surface.

F
Calls MiddleCall
" Liz-Liz"
"Whip Rt."
o
"Left-1eft"
oooR.o
s T N E
o
R B M w
Roveralignsto passingstrength

!E-g-tQ
"RipRip"
HashCall o
"WhipLt." o
" Left-1eft"
" Bump"
o o Ro o
S T N E
w M B R
Roveralignsto big field. c
7

701
 (RT-RT,LT-LT,OR A'A)
OF RUN STRENGTH
SETTINGTHE UNE: DECLARATION
' 1 .O N E T E : S E T T O T E
2 BACKS_PRIORITY:
( 2. 2rE: SETTOPASSINC
STRENCTH
3. NO TE:SFTAWAYFROMPASSINC
STRENCTH

21 PERSONNEL
o
i , o i o
0
o
o oT 8 No o o
o
o
n
oqxqoo \
n'

t - sPLtTBACKS
PRO= TOTE OFFSET-STRONGOR WEAKBACKSPRO = TO TE

22 "HAWK'

o o o
o
o (\ o o
o oo x o o o oooKooo
w T N T N
M B

| - SPIITBACKS2155 = TO PASSINC
STR OFF_SETSTOR WK BACKS2 TEs= TO p.S.

21 ,,BUMP"LBS

o ? b
n\J
N o
n r \) ' / o
o oT o xNo o
W M B
Tk- lz"y1g,l-J
| _ sPLtTBACKSWtDE _ SLOT= TO TE DET[OT--=-+o-[E.
ST-oRrfrT\'-&A€KS-il4

o
o
U ooRoo )s ;00K00
T N
T N
I OR SPLITBACKSNO TE = AWAY SFR_OR'WI€A€I(9NHHJ&AJ
FROM PASSSTRENGTH FROM?E-S-SR"
+ n
th l\ocp61 702
 SETTING
THEtlNE: RT-RT,tT-tT, CAIL

1 BACK- PRIORITY:TO PASSINCSTRENCTH

('
11 PERSONNE[ 11 BUMP
n
\-,, o
o o o o
000K00 ooo
T
K No o o
T N
w
ACE = TO PASSINGSTRENCTH TRIPS= TO PASSINGSTRENCTH

10 12
0 n

o- 0 n o o o
0 00K00
T N
o oT o E
N
o o o
WIDESLOT= AWAY FROM
DOUETE
PASSSTR.
,r
DOUBTES= MIDDLE = TO QBls PASSARM ..''-_
HASH = TO FIELD

11
n o

o o o x o o oo o
n
0 0
0 0 0 K0 0 0 T N
T N w
OFF. SETACE = TO PASSING TREY= TO PASSINGSTRENGTH
STRFNGTH

11 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 00800 0 00K000
T N 0
T N
EMPTYNO TE = AWAY FRO PASSSTR. TRTYOR TRIPSOPEN= TO PAsS.STRENGTH
703
 "G"

f s ./ )naoe Normal
T 3 Shade Normal
B C-5plit 91 Tech Declarerun strength/Rule
N l-2 Shade Normal
B-Split 3l Tech
E Wide - 5 Normal
Apex Normal
R Apex Normal

o
o : o Q K Lo
N
R M

L UP "G"

Align Technique Calls

S 7 Shade Normal Left
T 3 Shade Normal
B C-Split ScraPe
N l- 2 Shade Normal
B-Split Normal
E Wide - 5 Normal
8 Tech Normal
R 8 Tech Normal

o
o.oo KLoo
E w
s e T N g

704
 'G" vs SLOTOPEN

?
5 Wide - 5 Normal
_r
3 Tech Normal
B B-Split 31
N 2 Tech Normal
M C-Split ) l
E Wide - 5 Normal
8 Tech Normal

o
O r-OXII-OO
S
W R

"G" vs FLANKER(22 personnel)

5 7 Shade Normal Left

T 3 Shade Normal Whip"Hawk"
B A-Split 10
N 2 Shade Normal
M C-Split J I

F 7 Shade Normal
8 Tech- Up Normal Declarerun strength
R 8 Tech- Up Normal Away from Rip/Lizcall

o
QS OuOFr_O
' N
Or_O
T E W
R ('

705
 G" vs Ace

Align Technique Calls

I S 7 Shade Normal Right- "Hawk"
T l- 2 Shade Normal Declarerun strengthto passingstrength
B C-Split-Opdosite 31
N 3 Shade Normal
M A-Split 10
E Wide-5 Normal
W 8 Tech - Uo Normal

o qo
OtOOjK
W S T N E R
B M

,,G" vs Trips
(

Align Technique Calls

S Wide - 5 Normal Left- "BumP"
T 3 Shade Normal
B Apex 51
N l-2 Shade Normal
M A-Split 31
E 7 Shade Normal
W D Stack Normal

o o o
o|o KLooLo
S T N E
R B M W

706
 Up "G" vs Ace Doubles

Align Technique Calls

5 7 Shade Normal Right- "Hawk"
T l - 2 Shade Normal Declarerun strengthto passingstrength
B C-Split 31
N 3 Shade Normal
M A-Solit 13
E 7 Shade Normal
W 8 Tech- Up Normal

o
o
w
oS "o QK Qoro
T wt N E R

7
"C" vs Ace Trey

Align Technique Calls

S 9 Wide Wide Left
T 3 Shade Normal "Bump'
B C-Split 51 CheckWide
N 2 Shade Normal
M A-Split 31
E 5 Wide Normal
W D Stack Normal

o
o o o olo o
aNLOOIQ
S T E
R B M W

707
 "UP G'Torpedo C1 Cloud Oo PassingStrength- 3 MS)

I s 7 Shade Jet Left

Blue
T
3 Shade Normal
B C-5plit 91 "Cloud"
N 2 Shade Normal "RoverCo"
B-Split 31 "5tress"
E Wide - 5 Normal
ti I ecn Normal
R d tecn D Crash

o o
o o o
/olop8to
T
c
srt NM

(
Weak Jet C6 Free(Away from PassingStrength)

S ,/ 5naoe Normal
T 3 Shade Normal Erown
B C- Split Shoot
N 2 Shade Hands
M B-Split Shoot
E Wide - 5 Spark
8 Tech D Crash

O ,t e"rr
qotoK os\
5"T M;i;

708
 Weak Jet C6 Free (Away from PassingStrength)

Align Technigue Calls

S Wide-S Spark Left/Right
T 2 Shade Hands Brownto Blue
B C - Split Shoot "Liz to Rip"
N 3 Shade Normal
M B-Split Shoot
E 7 Shade Normal
W 8 Tech Normal
R B Tech D Crash

o o

DoubleCrashC6

Align Technique Calls

S 7 Shade Spark Left
T 3 Shade Hands
B C - Split Shoot
N 2 Shade Hands
B-Split Shoot
E Wide - 5 Spark
8 Tech D Crash
R 8 Tech D Crash
'
Free#2 PassingStrength - l - \'( L
'.,rg -
-f-\r'. --r
r.J, ri

I
o A / ^Q^r\
/wgK\gQ\
R srJ
o
n/ (\ C

709
 DoubleBlitz C6

Align Technique Calls

I S 6 Shade Spark Left
T 3 Shade Spark
B C - Split Shoot
N 2 Shade Spa*
M -
B Split Shoot
E Wide-5 Normal
W 8 Tech B Blitz
R 8 Tech C Blitz
Free#2 PassingStrength

o
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\

R s"
)

t" E w
o
(

RoverDog (StayCall vs. Strength Change)

Align Technioue Calls

) ./ 5naoe Spark Left
T 3 Shade Hands Blue
B C - Cheat ScrapeD Crash
N 2 Shade Normal
M B Cheat Normal/Flow
E Wide-5 Normal
W 8 Tech Normal
R B Tech ContainRush
Free#2 Sideof Dog

o
\lt I o
(
lqgo
R
KLOO
** E W
\T

710
 Whip - Dog (StayCall vs. StrengthChange)

Align Technioue Calls

S 7 Shade Normal Left
I J 5nade Normal Brown
B C- Cheat Normal/Flow
N 2 Shade Hands
M B Cheat ScrapeD Crash
E Wide-5 Spark
W 8 Tech ContainRush
R 8 Tech Normal
Free#2 Sideof Dog

0
q 0 0K
R S"T

Dog InsideC6

Align Technioue Calls

S 7 Shade Normal Left
T 3 Shade SparkB
B B Cheat Dog "A" Cap
N 2 Shade SparkB
M B - Split Dog "A" Cap
E Wide-5 Normal
W 8 Tech Normal
R 8 Tech Normal
Free#3 PassingStrength

o
l
l +O/t l
qqgK\oO O
R sBT
\ ' E W

71'l
 Dog OutsideC6

5 ,/ 5naoe Normal Left

I J >naoe SparkR
B C - Split Dog "8" Cap
N 2 Shade SparkA
M B - Split Dog "8" Cap
E Wide-5 Normal
W 8 Tech Normal
R B Tech Normal
Free#3 PassingStrength

o o
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qq? K[qo o
rdt NilE w

G PlugC4

S 7 Jet
T 3 SparkA Cap
D C Split Key Dog (OT)
N t-2 Normal
M A Split Run: 31 Tech
Pass:Wall #3 to PS
E 5 Normal
Run: Normal
Pass:Wall #2
Apex (8) Run: Normal
Pass:Wall #2

o
q49 K P q
B
ro
w
c c
F/S

712
 GreenC6 (21 Pers.,11 Pers.)

Align Technique
5
T
5 5naoe
3
Fneapc Snv #?
SparkA Cap (Hands)
Calls
Left a
B C Split Dog "8" Cap
N t-2 JetA Gap
A Split Dog "8" Cap
E ./ I ecn Spy#2
8 Tech D Crash
o 8 Tech D Crash
f/5 #2 to PassStrength

Sov #3 D Crash
o
o a,%dRob} o
..d{lr- N/ t*
" \\ e d*zsPY
c
F/S

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o
cr'
Spy#3 -='-
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o ^Qlg Ko/oe
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sJ o'Y € W\
"*d
1- \. _ B
a
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c t . _ -

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714
 Line Stunts"G"
BaseRules:
1. 2 Man side to boundary
( 2 . M i d d l e- 2 M a n S i d e
I 3. Double BothCo - No Omaha
4. Came Plan- Awav from
PassStunt PassStunt
TIM
1 2
n + | t;
ooo o pQ
\,, \ ./
o\
-E
N
ooo o 9'q
N E
Tof\4
5 Tech- SparkInsidePenetrates 1-2 Widen - AttackOT Earhole
UnderO Tackle Pin Tackle- Keyfor Rush
1 2 PunchOC - KeyAround- Contain
- 5 Setof SparkInside-Key-UseHands

RunStunt PassStunt

2 1

SRD
doo8& B/L
oo$-po
T N
-
TWIST TO PASSING
$FKINISTE STRENGTHSURFACE

PassStunt PassStunt
'Ltz"
2 1

t +
o\/
aop o Nolc^E
S T

TOM TIM ISAAC

TOM CHANGE

o
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(roM)
DOUBLE
olM)
714
 7

T U F FF R O N T S
7

715
 "TUFF" - Perimeterand FrontAlignmentRules(C6 Free)

When the offensearrivesat the LOS:

(
'|
. Free: . Declarepassingstrengthof the formationwith a "Rip" or ',Liz" call.

2. Whip: Declareyourselfawayform passingstrengthwith a "Whip Rt,,or

"Whip Lt" call.

3. Backer: Align to Tight End(7 Shade).ysj_IghlEnd: 2 Backalign to passing

strength.Adjustto displacedbackin Ace Formation(#3 Strong/#2
Weak).

4. Mike: Align oppositebacker.

5. Rover: Align to Rip/Lizcall. Vs One TightEnd:(pro)align as a C-Split

Iinebacker.You arethe AdlustingBacker.

6. Corners: Align left & right. Vs TE (Wide Slo0: Align as C-Split

linebacker.You arethe AdjustingBacker.

Split Pro
Calls:
/ Al i g n : Rip
( S Wide9 VvhipLt.
T 3 Shade o o
B 7 Shade
N 0 Shade
M C Split
W
ooftooo
E N T B S
E 3 Shade
W Wide 5
R C Split
Rover
AdjustingBacker

InsideSlot calls:
Rip
Align:
S Wide 5
o Whip Lt.

T 3 Shade o
B 7 Shade
N
M
E
0 Shade
C Split
3 Shade
o o
T
R(D
N

W Wide 9
BC C Split
BoundCornerAdjustingBacker F

CoachingPoint: Adjustingbackervs BackMotion : Gone Call

716
 Calls:
Rip
StrongWide Slot Open
o VvhipLt.

Align:
S Wide 5
o
T 3 Shade o
B
N
C Split
0 Shade
o W
ooft.o
E T { 1 S
o
M B Split
E 3 Shade R
W Wide 5 €
Backer
AdjustingBacker

I Flanker

Align: Calls:
Rip
S Wide 5
I J 5naoe o \Mip Lt.

B
N
C Split
0 Shade
o
/-r
M
E
B Split
3 Shade o o Eo K oT o Bo s
\-J,
o
W Wide 5 w N
8C C Split
R C Split
SingleWidth Corner: AdjustingBackerLeft
Rover:AdjustingBackerRight

I Wing Open
Rip
Align:
S Wide 9 o VvhipLt

T
b
3 Shade
./ Snaoe
o
ooR. oo o
N 0 Shade
M
E
C Split
3 Shade
o W E N T B S
W Wide 5
R
R C Split
Rover
AdjustingBacker

717
 I Unbalanced Calls:
Rip
Alien:
laihip Lt.
- s Wideg O BackerGo
I IB 1:Fq"
7 Shade
o
N 0 Shade
M Asplit ,,,^..... g
E 3shade w
OOE
E N
ooo T B S
o
w wide5
BC C SPlit g M
BoundCorner R
c
AdjustingBacker

POWI Tight
Calls:
Align: o Rip
S
T
wide 9
3 Shade
o VvhipLt

tt' ,/ 5naoe
N
M
E
0 Shade
7 Shade
3 Shade W
o o o Ro
M E N T
o
W Wide 9 g R
R A Split
/- BC C Split
\ StrongCorner
AdjustingBacker

POW I Spread

Align: \J RiP
S Wide 5 vvhipLl
T 3 Shade O O
B B Split
N 0 Shade o o
M C Split o W
ooKoo
E N T S
t J 5naoe
W Wide 5 M B R
Rover c
Ad.justingBacker

718
 Ace
Calls:
Align: Rip
whip Lt.
S
T
Wide 5
3 Shade
?
B Bubble7
N
M
0 Shade
A Split w
oooRoo
E 3 Shade
W Wide 9
c

Ace Boundary
Calls:
Align:
S Wide 5
o Liz
Whip Rt.

T 3 Shade
B
N
BubbleZ
O Shade o o S
ooftoo
T N E
o
M A Split
E 3 Shade
W 9 Shade

CoachingPoint: Vs. Ace Backeris Ad.iusterto #3 to Rip/Liz or #2 away from Rip/Liz2

I

Doubles Calls:
Liz
O whip Rt.
Align:
5 Wide 9
T 3 Shade
o o
I
N
Bubble7 (Away)
0 Shade
o o o R o oo T N E
M 0 Stack R B
E 3 Shade
W Wide 9
R Bubble7 (to Passing
Strength)

Double Wide Slot Calls:

Alisn:
o tiz
WtripRt
S Wide 5

o o o o
T 3 Shade /^
B
N
#2 Away
O Shade S
ooHoo
T N E w
M A Split
E 3 Shade
W Wide 9 (
R #2 to PassingStrength

719
 TreyOpen Calls:
Rip
Alrgn, o \rvhipLt.
( S Wide 9
T 3 Shade
Bubble7 1'\ o o
B
N 0 Shade o w
ooxooo
E N I S
M A Split
E 3 Shade
W Wide 5

TripsOpen Calls:
ATSN: Rip
S Wide 9 VvttipLt.
T 3 Shade
B #3 to PassingStrength
0 Shade o o
N
M A Split o ooRoo o
W E N T S
E 3 Shade
R
W Wide 5

Trey Calls:
Rip
Align:
o Whip Lt.

S Wide 9
T 3 Shade a) o o
B
N
Bubble7 (AwaY)
0 Shade w
o oE o KN o oT o s
M O Stack B c
M
E 3 Shade
W Wide 9
BC Bubble7 CornerOver

720
Trips
Calls:
Rip
Alien:
S Wide 5
o \Mip Lt.
T 3 Shade

oo oRoo o o o
B Bubble7 (AWay)
N 0 Shade
M A Split E N T S
E 3 Shade
W Wide 9
BoundComer:
AdjustingBacker- CornerOver

EmptyTrey Wide Slot (CheckBlack)

Align Rip
S Wide 9 Whip Lt.
T 3 Shade "Brown"
6 Bubble7
o O O
N 0 Shade
"A" Split
o W
ooRooo
E N T s
E 3 Shade
Wide 5 R

Empty Trips Wide Slot (Check Black)

Calls:
Alien: Rip
S wide 5 \rVhipLt.
T 3 Shade "Brown"
B #3 to Passing
Strength
n
o o R o oo o
N 0 Shade
M "A'Split
E 3 Shade w E N T s
W Wide 5
E'

721
 Empty Trips Pro (Check Black)
Calls:
Align: Rip
( S Wide 5 Whip Lt.
T 3 Shade
b buDDle /
N 0 Shade
o t lOt {
o\o\Klo/o o o
* o:
M A Split . tt O
E 3 Shade \ E \ l i s , , t l
W Wide 9 B I l t l
l
I M

i
J * c
!

Empty Trey Pro (Check Black)

Calls:
Align: Rip
S Wide 9 \rvhip Lt.
T 3 Shade
B Bubble7
N 0 Shade
o ' tOl 1 o o
M
E
Bubble7
3 Shade I
o o\o\Klo/o
w \ = * / 7
o l l
W Wide 9 r s , I
I
\ i l B I
I
R l

722
 Move Tuff

Align Technique Calls

W Wide5 Normal "Liz-Liz"
B 7 Shade BAM Tech Whip Rt.
R C Split NearBack
E 3 Shade Normal
N 0 Heads Normal
T 3 Shade Normal
M B Split NearBack
S 9 Shade Normal

CP: Whip plays9 Shadeor 5 Shadeawayform passingstrength.

CP: Kick down away from Whip in Move Tuff.

o
oS o pT XIr_OO
N E
R B M W
7
SC BC

o
S
o o p LEIQ o
B T N E W
R M
SC BC

(
 Tuff Loose(Stem,TB

Wide 9 Normal
T 5 Shade Normal
B C Split Shoot
N Shade Jet
C Split Shoot
E 3 Shade Normal
Wide 5 Normal
R C Split Shoot

o
o o qo
o
T
OrXlr
ir- E w
R B M

Tuff Wide C6F(Spark)

S Wide 9 Normal " Liz- Liz"

I I - 4 Shade Jet Whip Rt.
B 7 Shade BAM Tech
N 0 Heads Normal
M C Split Shoot
E | - 4 Shade Jet
Wide 5 Normal
R C Split Shoot

o
r o d oAr do
S B T N E W
R M
72.
 Move "C"

Align Technigue Calls

S 7 Shade Inside Left
T 3 Shade Normal " Liz-Liz"
6 C-Split Normal Whip Rt.
N 2 Shade Normal
M B Split Normal
E 5 Shade Normal
W Apex Apex

o
QOLQLKJQ O
S B T N E w
R M

qop o
K lI)o
S T N E
R B M W

725
 Tuff vs Y Trade

Align Technique Calls

S Wide 5 Normal Liz
T 3 Shade Normal Whip Rt.
B 7 Shade BAM Tech "RipRip"
0 Heads Normal
M C Split Shoot
E 3 Shade Normal
W 9 Shade Normal
R C - Split Shoot

r-
I
I
1
o qolo o
.--l'

oLotEli
S
-r--*__1" w
n\J-nn
(
Tuff vs Flanker(DoubleBam)

Align Technique Calls

5 v 5naoe Normal Liz
T 3 Shade Normal Whip Rt.
B 7 Shade BAM Tech
N 0 Heads Normal
M 7 Shade BAM Tech
E 3 Shade Normal
W 9 Shade Normal
R C - Split Shoot
BC C - Split Shoot

o
o o oK ooo
S B T N E M W

R BG
726
 Tuff Backer5Y

Align Technique Calls

S 9 Shade Normal Liz
T 3 Shade JetI Whip Rt.
B 7 Shade SparkInsidey'Key
Tackle " Blue"
N 0 Heads SparkAway
M C - Split Near Back/Remaining
Back
E 3 Shade JetB Cover6 "Y"
W Wide 5 Normal FreeSafety
R C - Split Near Back vs. 1 TE : Y M/M (ProlTwins)
vs. 2 TE : Y A//M to Rip/Liz(Flanker)
vs. 0 TE - #3 StrongM/M

o, ot
/ L ! O I
/o,ororxtoro
d dr '\ ; N - E lI w
R \ M

\
F

Tuff BagC6Y

Align Technique Calls

S 9 Shade Normal- Contain(Spy) Liz
T 3 Shade JetB Whip Rt.
B 7 Shade Dog A Cap
0 Heads PsychoEat
M C - Split JetNearI
E 3 Shade JetB Cover6 "Y"
W Wide 5 "Spy"RushNear Back FreeSafeV
R C - Split NearBack Sameas Backer6Y Oype)

a P. 'sev"
a 1
l

o cit6E )/o
^ ,
t
\
\
a
( w\
I \
I s d.+{ { I

I \: I
',EAT'
I
7
c R e

F/S 727
 Tuff Plug C5A

Align Technique Calls

(
S 9 Shade Normal Liz
T 3 Shade SparkB Whip Rt.
b ,/ 5naoe BamTechnique "Blue"
N 0 Shade SparkAway FromCall
M B - Split B Cap to Call
E 3 Shade Spa* Away from Call
W Wide 5 Normal
R C - Split Shoot
FS 2 Man Surface N.B./RemainingBack

I
a
I O^'olo\
/t \
a
/
I
I S
/o B
KI,
Nl E W I

c h c

Tuff RoverC5 (11 Pers.Only)

Align Technique Calls

S 5 Shade Co - Contain
T 3 Shade SparkAway from Call
B 7 Shade BamTechnique
N 0 Shade SparkAway FromCall
M A - Split NearBack/Remaining Back
E 3 Shade SparkAway from Call
W 9 Shade Normal
R Normal Dog B Cap
FS Normal #2 to P.S.

o
I
I
c

728
 Tuff Crash(2 Man Surface)6 A

Align Technique Calls

S 9 Shade Normal Liz
T 3 Shade SparkAway Whip Rt.
B 7 Shade BAM Tech "Brown"
N 0 Heads SparkAway
M D-Cheat D Crash Cover6 " A"
E 3 Shade SparkAway FreeSafetv
W Wide 5 Spark vs. 2 BacksDoubleWidth : #2 Weak Man
R C - Split Shoot vs. 2 BacksSingleWidth : #3 StrongMan
vs. Ace : RemainingBackAzVM

@ @
I
o '+ rOr/r\

,"J,p\"F,S o
P / M t

Tuff Crash- Tim

Align Technique Calls

S 9 Shade Normal Liz
T 3 Shade SparkAway Whip Rt.
B 7 Shade BAM Tech " I rown"
N 0 Heads SparkA Cap Away
M D - Cheat D Crash
E 3 Shade Tim
W Wide 5 Whip/RushA Cap
R C - Split Shoot

o
I
o
' t r O^ ,'\
O PLO\Kd,O\
r r N dr iv)
" ;
R 1 M '
I (

729
 Tuff Mike C6 A

Align Technique Calls

( S 9 Shade Normal Liz
T 3 Shade Spark Whip Rt.
' ,,Blue'
B 7 Shade BAM Tech
N 0 Shade Pull Spark
M B Split A Gapto Passing
Strengrh
E 3 Shade Spark
W Wide 5 Normal
R C-Split Shoot
FS 2 Man Surface NearBack/RemaininsBack

o
I
oI
'^ tO+,l
Q,O\Oqlrqio
s Bi r
t
\ E\ w
R , M
I
F

Tuff Mac C6F

Align Technique Calls

S 9 Shade Normal Liz
T 3 Shade Spark Whip Rt.
B 7 Shade BAM Tech ,'Blue.,
N 0 Shade Pull/SparkEat
M B Split A Cap to Call (p.S.)
E 3 Shade SparkB
W Wide 5 Normal(Spy)
R C-Split Shoot
FS Free

o o ""r""
";
"spY" I
t,1o , i
\
o
, lq p[o\ry
o/o
€ w\ a
I
. Bi t
i
I
R
11 ,
I
I
f-'-ft4 e
c EAT

F/S
730
 Tuff SmashC5

Align Technique Calls

S 9 Shade Spy Liz
T 3 Shade ., Spark Whip Rt.
B 7 Shade BAM Tech "Brown"
N 0 Heads Eat
M D Cheat Crash- Contain
E 3 Shade Normal
W Wide 5 Engager'Spy
R C - Split DogA Cap to 3 MS
FS 6 yd. Cheat 2 MS A Cap

,o t-
't"o'
spv
o ./ o \ /

,{q
/a, r / F
S B
dd(
rl' d )')
o
V /
A--/ M!

Tuff BashC6 (Passing

Strength)
r
Align Technique Calls
S 9 Shade Normal Liz
T 3 Shade SparkB Whip Rt.
B 7 Tech SparkInside- Key T Blue
N 0 Heads SparkAway
M C Split Shoot
E 3 Shade SparkAway
w Wide 5 Normal Cover6
R C - Split Shoot FreeSafety
FS 3 Man Surface TE vs. 3 Man Surfaceto P/ST: Y A^/M
vs. 2 Man Surfaceto P/ST: #3 N4iM

o o
i l n
/ 1 L , ,
/O OrOrKrOlO
S S T N E w
p \ M ?

731
 Tuff BashC6 (PassingStrength)

Align Technique Calls

( S Wide-5 SparkAway Liz
T 3 Shade SparkAway Whip Rt.
B 7 Shade BAM Tech " Blue"
N 0 Heads SparkAway
M D Cheat D Crash
E 3 Shade SparkAway
W 9 Shade Rule
R Adjuster#2
FS 2 Man Surface NearBack

o oI
O 1i\,lot I
o , /p qKjatq9
1 \ / S t r r * E , e w
', \*\M
\ Bc

Tuff RamC6

Align Technique Calls

s 5 Engage/Spy Left,Liz
T 3 Spark
B 7 Bubble
N O Jet Awayffwist)
M B Split DogB Gap
E 3 Jet (Twist)
W 9 NormalSpy#2
R Normal ContainRush
F/S Normal MIM#2

o
(
o I
I
I
I I
c c

I5Z
 Tuff LooseField Dog C4

Align Technique Calls

5 Y 5nade Rushcontain To field - left ?
T 5 Shade LoopA Gap
B C Split To PassStrength:Dog B Gap
Away: 3 Rec.Hook, #3 hot
N lShade SparkA
M A Split To PassStrength:Dog B Cap
Away: 3 Rec Hook #3 Hot
E 3 Shade CageTechnique- Contain
W 5/9 Shade Wall#2Hot
R 8 Tech Wall#2Hot
FS Normal Deep 1/3

o o
o
o
./R
4zaot
Hook (Hot)

F/S
?
II
+

o
o
o /+ io. 4 o
/oqE
i-T
uooo
^t E' w
R-, #2Hot
il -s
1 5 KeC
#2Hot Hook (Hot)

r
733
 "TUFT"- PERIMETER RULES(COVER4)
AND FRONTALTGNMENT

When the offensearrivesat the L. O. S.:

( 1. Free: Declarepassingstrengthof the formationwith a "Rip" or "Liz" call.

2. Whip: Declareyourselfaway from passingstrengthwith a "Whip Rt.. or

"Whip Lt." call.

3. Backer: Align to PassingStrength.Vs.TEalign 7 Tech. Adjustto displacedback

in Ace Formation(#3 Strong/#2Weak).

4. Mike: Align away from PassingStrength.Vs. 3 Man Surface,align 7 Shade.

5. Rover: Align to Rip/Lizcall. Vs. TightEnd(Pro)align as a C-Splitlinebacker.

You arethe AdjustingBackerto the displacedback.

6. Corners: Align left and right. Vs. TE ffwins) align as C - Split linebacker.

Split Pro
Calls:
Rip
Align:
5 Wide 9 o o Whip Lt.

T 3 Shade
b ./ )naoe
o
Shoot
ooRooo Shoot
o
( N 0 Shade E N T B S
M C Split / M
E 3 Shade c
c F /
W Wide 5 HC
1R
R C Split 113

Rover
AdjustingBacker

I Wide Slot
Align: Calls:
S Wide 5
T 3 Shade
o Rip
WhipLt.
B 7 Shade o
N 0 Shade o o
M C Split Shoot ooomoo sky
o
E 3 Shade
W Wide 9
r . N r s
BC C Split ( l'
l 1 , 3
\ \
\ c
1R
BoundaryCorner br
H C \
AdjustingBacker rn HC

734
 Calls:
StrongWide Slot Open
o Rip
n/hip Lt.
Alien:
S Wide 5 o
T 3 Shade
B C Split
o EASY OOROO s K / Oo
N 0 Shade
N T s
M B Split
E 3 Shade M B
W
Backer
Wide 5

Ad.iustingBacker
c
1/3
CF

I
c F
113
\
\ ,rrv
^ F
c
1r3

lFlanker
Calls:
Align:
Rip
S Wide 9
o \/vnip Lt.
I
B
J >naoe
7 Shade
o
N O Shade n
M
E
7 Shade
3 Shade Shoot W
oooxooo
M E N T B S
W Wide 9 l^ n \ snoor
R
BC
C Split
C Split
|
t",,, .
\ \ \
BoundaryCorner nb Hb c
i,=
AdjustingBacker

I Wing Open
Calls:
Rip
Align: o wtlip LL
S
I
Wide 9
J >naoe
o
b / 5naoe
N
M
0 Shade o shool
ooRoooo
E N T B S
//w
E 3 Shade M
W
R
Wide 5
C Split 1R CF I
I -
Rover 't 'l/3'
AdjustingBacker HC

735
 lUnbalanced
Align: Calls:
S Wide9 o Rip
\Mip Lt.
( T
b
3 Shade
./ 5naoe
o
N 0 Shade "EackerGo"
M C Split
oomooo
/1 o o
ts J 5naoe Shoot E N T B S
,,W
W Wide 5 SKY
BC C Split 1,3
Bound Corner
AdjustingBacker a . \ \ \ c
'rB Hc \ c p

Deuce ('l2 Personnel)

Calls:
Rip
Alien: YvhipLt.
S Wide 5
I J 5naoe
I C Split
N 0 Shade otnoo'oooRooo o
M O Stack - . - W E t { t S
- . . ' B M R s h o o t
E 3 Shade
W Wide 9 , i ' i |
iHc \ \
: rn\"" 1/3
Rover tr
AdjustingBacker

736
Ace
Alien: Rip
VvhipLt.
S Wide 5
T 3 Shade
B Bubble7
N 0 Shade
', \",
n n
o to Eo XN oT os o
M O Stack , r
o
E 3 Shade . / a
u
W Wide 9 /st'oor \shoot R
1"R " / ncl \"
\
'tn 'HC 1/3 "-' .

Ace Eoundary
Alien:
5 Wide 5 Calls:
Lrz
T 3 Shade Vlhip Rt.
B Bubble7
N 0 Shade
M O Stack
E 3 Shade
n
o To HN o Eo ow o
W 9 Shade s
Coaching Point R Shoot M Shoot B \
Vs. Ace Backer is Adjuster to / \ \
'o t-/ / \ \ .
#3 to Rip/Liz or #2 away from Rip/Liz.
l F \ 1 / 3
ric 1R i"

Ace Doubles

Align:
o Ltz
VVhipRt.

S Wide 9
T
B
3 Shade
Bubble7 (Away) o o
N
M
0 Shade
0 Stack
,oopFgoo*
B' \
E 3 Shade '/R l'l
W Wide 9 '; );
R Bubble7 /"^"' /,"n"' \
(,r- HC, uz Hc

737
 Ace Double Wide Slot Callsl
Llz
Alien: Whip RL
S Wide 5 Shoot

( T 3 Shade
B walk #2 .) \, n
\.,.
N 0 Shade o s
o t o NK oE o w o
M O Split
E 3 Shade /,R
c /
W Wide 5 t,€ cF cF rn
R Walk#2 1,43
HC

Ace Trey Open Calls:

Rip
Alien: Vltip Lt.
Shoot
S Wide 9
T 3 Shade
B Bubble7 o o
N
M
O Shade
(J )TACK
'...
-'tn "p$goo. ti4
E 3 Shade c - / \ n
W Wide 5 ',n cF \ \.:
/r. 1/3

( Ace Trips Open

Align: Rip
S Wide 5 o Vlnip Lt-
Shool
T 3 Shade
B Walk #3
a) o o o
N
M
0 Shade
O Stack
o o to D t r oso
t J 5naoe -'t* lr B

W Wide 5 . . . " / ^\"

IN
CF \
/ , \ .E 1r3
/ra 1t3 HC

73i
 Ace Trey
Calls:
Align: Rrp
V\,hipLt.
S Wide9
T 3 Shade
Bubble7 (Away)
o o o MoT o o s o o
B n Shoot
Shoot
N 0 Shade
M 0 Stack E N

E 3 Shade lil s R
1B
W Wide 9 HC cF tl3
R Bubble7 *./

Ace Trips
Calls:
Align: Rip
\Mip Lt
S Wide 5
T 3 Shade
n ttuDote_/
o o Eo aN K To os o o o
(1
N 0 Shade
M O Stack
E 3 Shade M B R
W Wide 9
BoundarvCorner 1t3
I \ c r c
HC 1/3
AdjustingBacker \
HC

EmptyTrey Twins (Stay)

Calls:
Align: Rip
v\,/hipLL
S Wide 5
T 3 Shade
a\
B Walk #3
N 0 Shade
ooEoo
E N T s
o
M O Stack /.'./ I , | B
R -----_
E 3 Shade / \ ^
/ \
W Wide 5 - Stand/Apex 113
ni nc\
1/3

P1R

Deuce (11 Personnel)

Check Riverside
Callsi
Rip
Align: Whip Lt
S
T
Wide 5
3 Shade
o
B Walk #3
N 0 Shade
/t. ft;;o
M
E
Split
3 Shade " N
!4-_____;.
T S . '

W Wide 5 - Stand,/Apex l
t
\
\
c C
IHc \ 1/3
F 'xc
1t3

739
 GiantsTuff ShortSmokevs 3 Back

( Align Technique Calls

S Wide-9 Normal Whip Right
T 3 Shade | 4 Spark "Rip"
B 7 Shade Spark
N 0 Shade Spark
M 7 Shade Spark
Tx 3 Shadefi) | 4 Spark
E Wide 9 Normal
R B Split
FS B Split

o
CTOUD /oloo
's o o-lc\d, CLOUD
M Tx N T B E

( c F
1+1
R c

Tuff ShortSmokevs Open End

Align Technique Calls

J Wide - 9 Normal whip Right
I 3 Shade SparkAway "Rip"
B 7 Shade Spark CheckBlue
N 0 Shade SparkAway Backeror Mike Crash
D Cheat D Crash
Tx 3 Shadefi) SparkAway
E Wide Pinch
R B Split
FS B Split

Jl"
a) \O
oro\o\,
, ,
t l
',,.
," 4\t
\J) .)
,,. ',.. . CLOUD
I
M E . N T B
c .

F c 740
#2 111
#2
 Tuff Short Wedge

Align
S Wide - 9
Technique
Normal
Calls
Whip Right e
T 3 Shade ScrambldPinch Rip
B 7 Shade Spark
N 0 Shade Scramble
M 7 Shade Spark
Tx 3 Shade ScrambldPinch
E Wide 9 Normal
R B Split
FS B Split

o
L-/

a ) n
CLOUD
=,"o)oaTao\d; clouD
= M I N r \ B
c i -...-
R - c e

741
 TUFFSTUNTS

'1 2 z ' l
(
+ i4 t r
n \ o \ l
oooxQ(
B T N E W S
oooKop..
B T N E W

TOM TIM
2 Man Sideto Boundary 2 Man Side to Boundary

RunStunt- Twist RunStunt- Tex

- l 1 2
" 1
l
\
t-\
,\-,, ,-t ?
oo Tst$N oEo W s
oo o xb o
T N - \ e w

TWIST
3 Man Surface3 Tech - SparkA 2 Man Surface3 Tech- Spark
Cap - Nose Snap around - Key Back "A" Cap - NoseSnaparound- Key Back

RunStunt PassStunt
( "Liz"
2 1 1 2

{ lnr
't 1.. I
ooVXVo
ogo qT FN o Eo
\ /\J --
s T'--N E w
s w
TACKLE E VI L
TIP LT RT

Strength- Spark
3 Techto Passing 3 Techto Sideof Call- Spark"A"
-
A Cap 0 SnapAround- Key Back Cap - Nose Key Around

PassStunt PassStunt

ooffio
NoseEvil- "0" and Rt.3 Tech Nose
""&["
Spark"A" Caps- Lt. 3 TechKey 0 Tech SparkNose- 3 Tech to Sideof
Aroundinsidecontainrusher call Key around

742
 7

FIELD/STRON
il
ctl

743
 FIELD/STRONG
"C'. PERIMETER
AND FRONTATIGNMENTRULES

When the offensearrivesat the L. O. 5.:

l. Whip: Declareyourselfwith a "Whip Rt." Or "Whip Lt.',call.

FieldC : Hash- to Field. StrongC : PassingStrength.
Middle - To passingstrength.

2. Free: Declarepassingstrengthwith a "Rip" or .,Liz" call.

Hash- Align FieldHash.
Middle - Align to passingstrength.

3. Mike: Align in Middleor Whip Back(except3 X t)

4. Rover: Hash- Align BoundaryHash

Middle - Align away from passingstrength.

5. Backer: Align oppositeof Whip (except3 X 1)

6. Corners: Sameas "C" Defense.

7. Tackle/Nose: Sameas "C" Defense.

8. Stud/End: Sameas "C" Defense.

MiddleCall

Calls
Rip-Rip o ooQooo o
Whip Rt. N E
Righr-Right B M W

CLOUD/SKY EASY/CLOUD

Roveralignsaway R
from passingstrength

HashCall

Calls
RipRip
Whip Rt. os o R o o
Left-Left T N E

C B M W
c
EASY/CLOUD
Roveralignsto CLOUD/SKY
f'
BoundaryHash F

CoachingPoint: Whip is Adjusterto Changeof Strengthw/StrongCall

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 HashCall o o
Calls o
Liz-Liz
Whip Rt.
o o s
o oT K No oE o
Right-Right M W
B
c c
+BackerBump
RoveralignsBoundaryHash R

Middle Call

C al l s
o
RigRip
O (-)
whip Rt.
Right-Right oooxoo
S T N E
o
c B M w

Roveralignsaway K

from passingstrength

HashCall

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RipRip

ooogoo o
Whip Rt.
Right-Right
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c B
RoveralignsBoundaryHash

Doubles- HashCall
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Calls
RipRip
Whip Rt.
Left-Left
O
o o oK o o o o
S T N E
B M W

RoveralignsBoundaryHash

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 - "G"
Field/Strong

Align Technique Calls

( E 7 Shade Normal Left
T 3 Shade Normal Whip Left
I C Split Normal
N 2 Shade Normal
M A Split Normal
S Wide 5 Normal
W D Stack Normal

o
KLoo
QIOIQ
E T N S
W M B

(
Field/Strong
Wide

Alisn Technioue C-alls

E 9 Shade Normal Left
T 3 Shade Normal Whip Left
B B Split Normal
N 2 Shade Normal Whip makes"Wide" call to end
M B Split Normal
S Wide 5 Normal
W 7 Shade BAM

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E W T N S
M B
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 FieldStrong"C" vs.Trey

Alien Technioue Calls

E Wide 9 Normal Left
I 3 Shade Normal Whip Left
B C Split 5 l CheckWide
N 2 Shade Normal Whip makes"\Nide"call to end
M B Split Normal
) 7 Shade Inside
Walk Walk

o
o o o
OOLOELOOI_O
E
W M
c

Field- "C" Cowboy/DogC9 Cloud

Align Technique Calls

E 7 Shade Normal Left
T 3 Shade Normal Whip Left
B C Split Scrape- BlitzJEngage Brown
N 2 Shade Adios- Wall #2 Hot
M A Split Wall#3HoVHook lf #2 is on line or in slot,Dog is off.
S Wide 5 Spark
W D Stack Wall#2 Hot/Curl 'Easy"
C Press Contain

o
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E T ?
w M
EASY
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 Field- "G" Cowboy/DogC9 Cloudvs. Wide Slot

a Align Technique Calls

t E Wide 5 Normal Left
T 2 Shade Normal WhiP Left
B B Split Crash- Blitz/Engage Brown
N 3 Shade Adios- Wall #3
M B Split wall #3 Hot
S 7 Shade SPark
W Walk Wall #2 Hot "EasY"
C Press Crash- Contain

o o
O O , \
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E ; T
w } \
EASY " l*
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Field- "G" Dog OutsideC9

Align Technique Calls

S 9 Shade Wide Left
T 3 Shade Spark/lnside WhiP Left
B B Split Dog "8" CaP "WideWide"
N l-2 Adios- Wall #3
M B Split Dog "8" CaP "EasY"
S Wide 5 Normal
W 7 Shade BAMWall #2

o o
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Krc
I otolo/ o
Ewll
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M FI
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 Field- "G" Dog OutsideC9 vs. Wide Slot

Align Technique Calls

E Wide 5 Normal Right
T 2 Shade Adios- Wall #3 Whip Left
B B Split Dog "8" Cap
N 3 Shade Spark/tnside
M B Split Dog "B" Cap
S 7 Shade Normal
W Walk Wall #2 Hot . Easy,,

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o
9orKl_olo
E l T N s
w M l !
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A EASY

l\-

Field- "G" Whip Dog C8

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Align Technigue Calls
E 7 Shade Spark Left
T 3 Shade Adios Whip Left
M C Split BIitzJEngage "Blue"
N 2 Shade Normal
B B Split Hot/Curl " Easy"
S Wide 5 Normal
W D Cheat ContainRush Vs.TreyDog is off

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,/ o
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I E \ T N S
W )v't B
,EASY J
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 Field- "C" Whip Dog C8 vs. Wide Slot

Align Technique Calls

( E 5 Shade Spark Left
I l5nade Adios-3Rec.Hook Whip Left
M B Split Blitzy'Engage "Blue"
N 3 Shade Normal
B B Split Hot/Curl
5 / 5naoe Normal
W Walk ContainRush Vs. Trips Dog is off

o /d o
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Strong- "G" DoubleSting C5

Align Technique C-alls

t ,/ 5naoe Spark Left
T 3 Shade Hands Whip Left
B D Cheat D Crash
Away from call
N 2 Shade Hands
M A Split Normal #3 A/M
S Wide 5 Spark
W D Stack D Crash Rover
#2 Weak/#3 Strong

o \
a \

o
FREE
K o
#2 STRONG ROVER
#2 WEAI(#3 STRONG

SAFETY SAFETY 750

 Strong- "Co DoubleStingC6

Align Technique Calls

s Wide 5 Spark Right
T
2 Shade Hands Whip Left
B D Cheat D Crash
Away from call
N 3 Shade Hands
B Split Normal#3 IWM
E 7 Shade Spark
Walk D Crash

BALL
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w ' s r t
\ M
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SAFEry F ..
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SAFEry
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Strong- "G" DoubleBlitz C6

Note: S/E- vs. Option : Pitch

Align Technique Calls

E 6 Shade Spark Left
T 3 Shade Spark Whip Left
I D Cheat B Blitz
Away from call
N 2 Shade Spark
M A Split Normal #3 M,/M
S Wide 5 Spark
W D Cheat B Blitz

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Align Technique Calls

( S Wide 5 Spark Right
| 2 shaoe Spark Whip Left
B D Cheat B Blitz
Away from call
N 2 Shade Spark
M B Split Normal #3 A'4/M
E 6 Shade Spark
W Walk B I litz

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Field- "G" Wham C I

Align Technique Calls

5 / recn Normal Left (Setfront away from dog)
I J 5naoe Normal Brown
B B Split Wall #2 Hot/Curl
N 2 Shade Loopfar A - Psycho- Wall 3 RecHook
(rrrnolD
M BSplit 1-r:ch

E 5 Tech LoopA Cap

w D Cheat BlialElgage
FS Normal wall #2 Hot

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 DEFENSIVE
DRITLS
t. Hit Drills 800
A. OneMan Hit 800
B. Two-ManHit 801
C. ThreeManHit 802
D. Four-ManHit 803

ll. TacklingDrills 804

A. FormTackle 804
B. AngleTackle 805
C. FumbleTackle 806
D. Open FieldTackle BO7
E. ScoreTackle 808
I. HIT DRILIS

A. OneMan Hit:

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1. Purpose:
Developproperfootworkand body position.
k Developproperpursuitanglewith insideout leverage
on the ball.
L. Developmovingup intoandexplodinginto the ball carrierwith proper
tacklineform.

2. Drill:
Fiveconesare linedup in a straight linetwo yardsapartformingfour holes. f
The holesare numberedone throughfour. The ball carrierstandstwo yards '' _
behindand to the sideof the firstcone. The defensiveplayeris oppositehim,
one yard on his sideof the firstcone. The coachstandsbehindthe defender
andwith his fingers,signals the holewherethe ball carrieris to run into (one
throughfour). On the command"Set",the defenderstartsmoving his feet in
shortchoppysteps.On command"Co", the ball carriermoveslaterallydown
the line carryingthe ball in outsidearm,and runsup into the hole designated
by the coach. The defendermovesdown the line, stayingon the back hip of
the ball carrier,shoulderssquare,and in goodfootballposition. As the ball
carriermovesup into the designated hole,the defenderexplodesinto the ball
carrierusingpropertechniqueand tacklingform, puttingfaceon the ball. He
lockshis armsand takesthe ball carrierbacka few steosand then releases.
Incorporatecut-backand frontand backspinsby the runnerjust prior to being
tackled.

800
 B. Two.ManHit:

1. Purpose:
.
- D"u"lop abilityto power stepup into a man and deliver a shoulderblow,
keepinggoodbody leverageand good positionon the blocker,and not over
extendingwith the legs.
b. Developihe abilityto roll the hipsand getmaximumexplosionat the moment
of contact.

2. Drill:
Thedefensive playersline up one yardbehinda line in a two-pointhittingposition.
The offensiveman linesup betweenthe defendersand three yardsfrom them. The
coachstandsaboutevenwith the offensiveplayerand slightlyoff to the side. on
,,set",all three playersstartchoppingtheir feet in a low hitting
the command
position.on the command"co" the offensiveman runs at the defenderto his right
at threequartersspeed.The defenderpowerstepswith his insidefoot and delivers
a shoulder and handblow to the offensive man usingthe insidearm. He aimsfor
the chestwith the eyes. He stepsup to the line makingsure he does not
overextend.He stayslow, rolls his hipsand getsmaximum explosionat contact.
The offensiveman retreatsto his threeyardsand then runsat the other defender
who powerstepsup and deliversa blow as did the first defender. Enthusiasmis
Afterthe
addedto the drill ii otherptayersshout"Hit" eachtime a blow is delivered.
defendershavehadtheir repetitions,the coachyells "Roll lt" and the players
revolveclockwise,eachtaking a new positionreadyto repeatthe drill'

80'
 c. Th ree.ManHit:

YXY ? i

t. Purpose:
SameasTwe.ManHit.

l- t)n|:
Tfredrill is set up like the TwoMan Hit Drill with threedefendersinsteadof two.
The offensiveman triesto run betweenthe two defendersto is right,who power
stepup with insidefoot,and hit simultaneously with theirinsideshoulderand hand.
lf the defensiveplayershit correctlytogether.they can knockthe offensiveman
back and off his feet. The backsidedefenderkeepsfeet movingand closesin
keepingbacksideleverageon the ball asthe offensiveman attacksthe other two
defenders.

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 D. Four-ManHit:

1. Puroose:
SameasotherHit Drillswith the addedemohasis of takinson
blockerscomingat the defenderfrom differentangles.

l- Drill:
One defenderfacesthreeoffensiveblockers.The defenderis in a two-point hitting
( positionaboutthreeyardsfrom the blockers.The coachstandsbehindthe
defender.On the command"Set" all playersstartchoppingtheir feet in a low hitting
position.The coachpointsat one of the blockerswho then runsat the defenderat
aboutthreequartersspeed.The defenderpower stepsup and deliversa shoulder
handblow into the blockeremphasizingrolling the hips,good body leverage,proper
forearmdelivery,and not overextending.As soonas he deliversa blow. the
defenderand the blockerreturnto their originalposition. The defenderis readyto
takeon the nextblockerwho attackson signalby the coach.

The defendershouldtakeon the outsideblockerswith his insideshoulder,stepping

with his insidefoot, keepinghis shoulderssquare,and his outsidearm free. He
shouldtakeon the middleblockerwith eitherhis left or right shoulderand hand.

The players"Roll lf' clockwiseaftereachtime so that all four playersget a chance

at eachoosition.

803
il. TACKLINGDRILLS

FormTackle:

1. Purpose:
To developthe properfundamentals of tacklingwith good form,
learningspeed,conductiveto safety,and the learningof propertechniques.
To developconfidencein tacklingwith the eyesopen and the neck bulled.
Discourageleadingwith the head.

2. Drili: ?
Tacklersare alignedon a line, five yardsfrom and facingthe ball carrier.
Theythen takeone stepbackfrom the line. Theyare in a two-point hitting
position. On the command"Set",they beginchoppingtheir feet. On the
command"Co", the ball carrierjogsdirectlyat the tacklerat about half
speed. He neitherdodgesnor attemptsto run over the tackler. As the ball
carrierapproaches, the tacklerstepsup to the line, stayssquareand makes
contactwith the ball carrier. The kneesare bent,the hips roll throughon
contact,and the armsand handsare claspedaroundthe buttocks. Drive up
and throughthe ball carrier,carryhim five yardsand then let him down. This
is strictlya form tacklingdrill. Emphasis shouldbe placedon the tackler
bulling his neckand keepinghis headup so contactis not made with the
head.

804
 B. AngleTackle:

'|
Pu-@sc:
( To developthe properfundamentals of tacklingat an
angle. To takea properangleto the ball carrier,wrappinghim up
with the arms.

Drill:
Tacklersarealignedon a line five yardsfrom and facingthe ball carrier. They
hittingposition. On the command"Set", they begin
are in a tr,vo-point
choppingtheirfeet. On command"Co", the ball carriersmove forwardat a
45" anglein the predetermined directionat learningspeed. The tacklermoves
upfield at aboutthe sameangleand speedand executesa Huskytackle
emphasizing the clubbingof the arms. Drive up and throughthe ball carrier
and takehim backa few steps. lt is importantto keepyour headup and
acceleratethe feet on contact.

80:
c. FumbleTackle:

'i
- Puroose:
To developthe properfundamentals of tackling,with addedemphasisof the
tacklergettingup off the ground,findingthe biil carrierand knockingtt'.e
uuf
looseas contactis made. Aim for the b;ll, keepeyeson the ball.

2. Drill:
Thedrill shouldbe executedwith full speedreactionand halfspeedcollision.
The playersare lined up five yardsapart. The tackrerlayson his back
on the
groundwith hishipson the line,and his headtowardsthe ball carrier.
The ball
carrierfacesawayfrom the tacklerwith his heelson a line and a bafl praced
behindhis feet. on command"co" the tacklerspringsto his feet and attacks
the ball carrierwho has turnedaround,picked up thela[, pracedit under
hrs
arm and is startingtowardsthe tackrer.The tackieraimsfor the bal and
executespropertacklingtechnique. lf the ball is fumbled,the tacklerrecovers
the football. As in the form tackle,the ball carrierooesnot try to run overor
destroythe tackler. He letshimselfget tackled. The tacklermuststaylow with
a good wide basein makingthe tackre. contact is madequickryso no great
collisionoccursand the dangerof injuryis minimar.

806
 D. Open FieldTackle:

15Yds. ^'

1. rurpoSe:
To developthe abiliryto breakdown, come undercontrol,and makethe sure
open-fieldtackle. To takea properangleto the ball carrierso that contactis
madewith the chestand the headis in front of the ball carrier.
(
2. Drill:
Thedefenderis lined up fifteenyardsfrom the ball carrier. Both are standing
and facingeachother. On the command"Co" the ball carrierrunstowardthe
tacklerand attemptsto dodgeor run by him. The tackler,on the command,
sprintstowardsthe ball carrier. He musttry to get at leastfive yardsupfield. At
this point, he gathersand comesundercontrol. As the ball carriermakeshis
move,the tacklermoveslaterallyat an angleto intercepthim. He keepshis
shouldersquare, is undercontrol,and keepshis eyeson the ball carrier.The
tacklershouldcontactthe ball carrierwith a high, chesttackle locking his arms
aroundhis back. The headis up. The feet keep moving on contactand stress
shouldbe madeto takethe ball carriera few stepsback upfield beforehe is
released.

a07
 ScoreTackle:

5 Yds.

5 Yds.

1. Purpose: ?
To developtheabilityto tackle,with emphasis
on stayingsquare,tacklinghari-
and highon thegoalline.

2. Drill:
The drill is performedin an areafive yardssquare.The tacklerassumesa two-
point hittingpositionin the middleof the box, nvo yardsin front of the goal
line. The ball carrieralignsfacinghim threeyardsawayon a line representing
the five yard line. On the command"Set" both playersstartchoppingtheir
feet. On "Co" the ball carrierstartsmoving back and forth laterallyon his line.
The tackler,keepinghis shoulderssquare,shuffleson a parallelline, keeping
the ball carrieron his insidehip. On the command,,Score.the ball carrier
chargesfor the goal line and the tacklerclosesin and makesa full speedtackle.

808