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be prepared in season and out of season: correct, rebuke, and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction. II Timothy 4:2 They call it coaching but it is teaching. You do not just tell them...you show them the reasons." Vince Lombardi you have no bad habits to break, other than what we allow to exist We either coach it or are allowing it to happen. Marvin Lewis If you are prepared, you will be confident, and will do the job. Tom Landry The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital. Joe Paterno One of life's most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn't do our homework, that we are not prepared. Merlin Olsen Today's preparation determines tomorrow's achievement. Unknown
Defensive Philosophy
We will be known for our relentless effort, physical toughness, discipline, sportsmanship, character, and the passion with which we play defense: 1. 2. Stop the run on first and second down and play good zone defense Win third downs and get the offense off the field bring pressure by rushing at least five and playing man to man or man free pass defense 3. Squeeze the field outside in and pursuit the field inside out 4. Play with passion - be aggressive and physical 5. Control the line of scrimmage, hustle and pursuit relentlessly, and be sure and hard tacklers 6. Eliminate mental mistakes, big plays, and penalties by being mentally tough and disciplined 7. Play together - believe in yourself and your buddy next to you 8. Refuse to stay blocked be physical, get off blocks, pursuit relentlessly, and make plays 9. Dont use lack of physical skills as an excuse 10. Show great character and sportsmanship overcome adversity 11. Control the momentum of the game with defense take the ball away, score, create field position, and defuse sudden change situations 12. Give 100% effort every down regardless of the game situation or score play until the echo of the whistle
You will be successful if: 1. Your kids get lined up right. 2. Everyone understands their gap/coverage responsibility 3. You pursue the football well 4. You tackle well. 5. You create turnovers...
Numbering System
The following numbering system is used to designate the alignment positions for defensive lineman: L
9 6
5 4i 4
3 2
S 0
1 2
4i 5 4
7 6
Alignment Technique: 0 Head up center (can shade either side if called) S Shade strong or weak side 1 Inside shoulder guard 2 Head up guard 3 Outside shoulder guard 4 Head up tackle 4i Inside shoulder tackle 5 Outside shoulder of tackle 6 Head up end 7 Inside shoulder of end 8 Outside end 9 Outside shoulder end
Linebackers alignment will use the same number times 10 (e.g., a 40 alignment is three to three to five yards off the ball head up the Tackle).
The Huddle
M H T S N B
C W F B C Procedure 1. The SPUR calls the huddle by raising his hands and the defense aligns on him. He sets the huddle two yards off the line of scrimmage. 2. While MIKE gets the defensive call from the bench, WILL declares down and distance followed by the Free Safety declaring field position (i.e., middle or hash) 3. MIKE makes the defensive call one time 4. MIKE will give a Ready call, everyone responds Hit, claps and hustles into position. a. Tackles/Nose go to a knee on their side of the ball b. The secondary will go to their normal area of the field. c. Everyone should be looking at the offensive huddle d. When the tight end and the other receivers break from the huddle SPUR and MIKE give the strength call. e. Everyone sprints to their alignment Remember. 1. Stand with feet shoulder width apart, relaxed, and looking at the signal callers 2. Nobody talks in the huddle except MIKE, WILL, and Free Safety, 3. Hustle in and out of the huddle. It is important to get the defensive call quickly so that additional adjustments and calls can be made when the offense breaks their huddle 4. If you do not hear the call, call check, and the call will be repeated.
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Position 1.
SPUR
Procedure
Declares strong side with a right or left call: SPUR Right or SPUR Left. The strong side is the Tight End side. Formation strength progression: 1. Tight End 2. One receiver side (no TE) 3. Quarterbacks throwing hand (double tight ends) Repeats right or left call (e.g., Right-Right!) to set the Tackle and Nose on the offensive guards. MIKE aligns to strong side call. Aligns away from MIKE Makes any formation and coverage call Aligns to weak side away from SPUR Align on offense guards based on the strength call and front call. Aligns to strong side call
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
MIKE WILL FRED BANDIT and BUCK (weak end) Tackle/Nose HAMMER (strong end)
F C W Ba Bu N M T S H C
Stance/Alignment Technique 2 pt .- inside foot up Wide 9 technique(1yd outside TE) 2 read steps across LOS, keep shoulders square and outside arm and leg free
Tackle/ Nose
3pt. gap foot up and sahed hand down; 3 tech. (outside shoulder of G); 1 tech to open side; Attack G outside shoulder with near foot and hands through v of the neck 2 pt - inside foot up 5 tech (outside shoulder T) 2 read steps across LOS, keep shoulders square and outside arm and leg free
SPUR
2 pt inside foot up slightly staggered 7 tech (inside eye TE on LOS) Attach TE with outside foot. Prevent inside release by TE.
vs Run Flow to - D Gap contain, squeeze field, take on blockers with inside shoulder Flow away trail deepest back looking for bootleg and reverse Flow outside fight outside keeping shoulders square, maintain outside leverage Option 1st threat Flow to A or B Gap depending on tech. Flow away squeeze A gap, pursuit flat down LOS look for cutback Flow outside bend towards the ball looking for cutback Flow to - C Gap contain, squeeze field, take on blockers with inside shoulder Flow away trail deepest back looking for bootleg and reverse Flow outside fight outside keeping shoulders square, maintain outside leverage Option 1st threat Flow to force C Gap Flow away cross key far back, check for bootleg, counter, for reverse. Cushion back and take proper pursuit angle Flow outside slant towards D gap Option 1st threat
vs Pass Rush QBs outside in landmark is QBs near shoulder Bull rush QB landmark is QBs near side number Rush QBs outside in landmark is QBs near shoulder Flats
WILL
2 pt gap foot slightly staggered 30 tech (inside foot splits the crotch of the guard ) 4yards of the ball Read step towards gap responsibility 2 pt inside foot up Walk alignment - 4x4 of end man line of scrimmage -split distance between Tackle and X
Hook/curl
BANDIT
Corner
2 pt inside foot back. Align 5 yards off and 1 yard outside #1 receiver to open side ; take an inside shade to a closed side; align 5 yards off and 2 yards outside the TE if he is the widest receiver Back pedal until run or pass is read 2pt. - foot to wide side is back Split difference between outside receivers 8 yds off the line of scrimmage Never align outside the guard towards a two or three receiver side
Deep outside
Key ball to the receiver who poses immediate threat to the middle
Deep middle
FORMATION & ALIGNMENT Offenses can be very predictable with their formation and alignment. We will form a game plan around these offensive tendencies. An example of a team's tendencies would be; only passing out of split backs or running ball out of the "I". The individual positions in an offensive formation can tip a play. A split receiver taking a wider split than normal when he is going to run the "post" pattern. An offensive lineman sitting flat in his stance when he is going to pass block or pull. A running back aligned deeper when he is getting the ball. PRE-SNAP KEYS Each position is given one of three pre-snap key - foot of the "near back", the helmet of the player you're aligned on and an uncovered lineman. We will key the ball for movement. At the snap of the ball this key will get us moving in the right direction to make the play or defeat any immediate block. BACKFIELD ACTION We will read this key while we are on the move to the ball. Backfield action will determine the direction, type of play and give us a RUN/PASS read. All positions must know what their responsibility is for flow to, flow away, and flow outside. BLOCKING SCHEME Run or pass, there are only a few different ways the offense can block a play. So blocking schemes can be a good key in determining the offensive play. There will be times when you will able to determine the play before you pick up the backfield action just by whom and how you are being blocked. We must learn and understand the offensive blocking schemes, if not, a player is going to have a hard time playing our defense. (Backfield action and blocking scheme will be picked up by the defender in no set order the player may see blocking scheme first then backfield action or backfield action then blocking scheme.)
The keys should be used to find ball and get you moving to it. Think of the keys being in two groups: FORMATION & ALIGNMENT and PRE-SNAP, these will give you a good idea where the play is going and get you moving in the right direction. BACKFIELD ACTION, BLOCKING SCHEMES and BALL LEVEL will take you to the ball. We cannot stand around looking for the ball, we must read on the run!
Strength Call
SPUR declares strong side with a SPUR Right or SPUR Left call. The strong side is the declared to the Tight End side. Formation strength progression: 1. 2. 3. 4. Tight End One receiver side (if the offense has no TE) Short side (if two TEs), QB throwing hand (if two TEs)
Personnel Identification
Personnel groupings are identified by a two digit number where the first number represents the number of backs in the backfield and the second number is the number of TEs 1) 10 PERSONNEL (1 BACK, 0 TES) a) 4 wide receiver set use to spread the defense, creates open areas and cutback lanes for ball carrier b) Pass emphasis, offense will read the box c) Protection problems for the offense d) We can outnumber the protection, they cannot block everyone e) We will pressure the passer f) Expect hot routes, 3 step routes (fade/slant/out), screens g) Running game is zone, trap, counter, option 2) 11 PERSONNEL (1 BACK, 1 TE) a) 3 wide receiver set used to spread the defense b) Because of TE, offense can still run the ball c) Better pass protection than 10 personnel d) We will outnumber the protection, offense can protect with a maximum of 7 people e) The QB should not be able to hold the ball or throw it down field f) Expect boot, 3 step routes (fade/slant/out), screens g) Running game is zone, trap, counter, option 3) 12 PERSONNEL (1 BACK, 2 TE) a) Two TE/Two wide receiver set used to balance-up the defense b) With two TEs, think more run than pass c) Offense can max protect with 8 people d) Difficult, but not impossible to outnumber the protection e) Expect boot, 3-step routes (fade/slant/out), deep passes to wide receivers f) Running game is stretch, trap, counter, option 4) 20 PERSONNEL (2 BACK, 0 TE) a) Three wide receivers, no TE b) Used by teams to get defense out of 5 man fronts c) Offense trades TE blocking strength for an additional receiving threat d) Spread the defense e) Remove a run defender from the box f) Pass protection can be outnumbered g) Expect play action, sprint out, 3 step routes (fade/slant/out) h) Offense has 2 backs in the backfield and therefore can run all I/Power plays
Coaching Points
SLOT
C R E X Z W N
WING
C M T S E Y X C R E W N
F C M T S Y Q F H Z E
Q F H
SLOT Open
C R E X Z W N
SPOT / C NASTY
R M T E Y X S C E W N
F C M T E S Y Q F H 2 yds Z
Q F H
TWIN SC
F C R E W N M T S E Y
YO
C R E X W N
F C M T E S Z Q F H Y
X Z Q F H
Coaching Points
SPUR declares strength to 1 receiver side
Coaching Points
SPUR declares strength to Boundary QB throwing hand
ACE LOOSE
R E W
F C M N T E Y H Q F Z S
ACE QUADS
C R E X H W N
F C M T E Y Q F Z S
ACE FLEX
C R E X H W N
F C M T E S Y Q F Z
WAVE
F C R E X Z H Q F W N M T E Y S C
JACK
C S E X Q F N M
F C W T E R Y H Z
BUNCH
C S E X Q F N
F C M T E Y H Z W R
Coaching Points
DUEC C E
R E X H W N
DOUBLE WING C
M T S Y E X Z H C R E W N
M T S Y Q F Z E
Q F
TREY
C R E X Q F N W
F C M T E Y H Z S
TRIPS
KING
C R E X Q F N W
QUEE N C
M C S Y H Z E X Q F R E N W
F C M T S Y H Z E
Coaching Points
ACE Twins
C M E X Q F R N T
F C W S Y H Z E
DOUBLE WING C
W E R X H N
F C M T S Y Q F Z E
KING
C W E R X Q F N
F C M T S Y H Z E C
QUEEN
W E R X Q F N
F C M T S Y H Z E
WING C Tight
(Check to 60) E R
X
F C W N
Q F H
M N T S
Y
M T S
Y Z
E
Z
SPOT / C NASTY
W E
X
F C M N
Q F H
S
Y Z
(Check to 60) C W E R
X
YO
F C M N
Q F H
S
Z Y
F M N T S E
Y
WISHBON C E/T
(Check to E R
X
F M N
Q F Z
C T S
Y
F M T S
Y
C E
Gun SPREAD C
R E
X
F C W N M T E
Y Z
W N
Gun Trips
R W E
F C M N T S
Y
F C M N T E
Y
X H Z Q F
Gun C Split
R E
X Z H
C M T E
Y
Gun Empty C
R E
X F
F C M N T S E
Y H Z
W N
WING
C C M T S
Y
F C W E N
Q F H
W N
M T S
Y Z
E
X Z
WIDE
S E M N
F R W T
Q F H
SPOT / C NASTY
R W E N
F C M T
Q F H
E
Y Z X
S
Y Z
SLOT
C R E
X Z
F W N
Q F H
YO
C M T S
Y
C R W E
X
F C M T
Q F H
S
Z Y
TWIN
CS R W E
X Z
F M T
Q F H
S
Y
2 x 2 Formations ACE F
C R E
X F Q
SPREA D C
R E
X
F C W N
Q F
W N
M T S
Y
M T E
E
Z H
Y Z
DUEC E R
W E N
F C M T
Q F
FLEX
C R S
Y
F C E W N M T E S
Y
E
X Z H
X H
Q F
SING C LE
W E R
X H
F M N
Q F
FLOP
C C R S
Y Z H
F W E N
Q F
M T E
E
X
Y Z
DOUBL E
C W E
H
Q
F M N
Q F
C T S
Y Z
C UADS R W E
X H
F M T
Q F
C S E
Y Z
R
X
3 x 1 Formations TREY F
C R E
X Q F
TRIPS
C R W E
X H Z Z H
F M N T S E
Y Q F
W N T
M E
Y
KING
R E W N
Q F
F C S
Y H Z
WAVE C
R
F C M W E N
Q F
M T E
S T E
Y
X Z H
QUEE CN
R E
X Q F
F W N M T S
Y H
BUNCH
C C S E
X Z Q F
F C M W T E
Y H Z
JACK
C S E
X Q F
F M N T W E
H
LOAD
C C M R
Y Z
F W T
Q F
C R
S
Y
E
X H Z
Front side Gap Outside Leverage Strong side Stunt Weak side
Keys Stance
The first step is with the near foot to the near shoulder of blocker through V of the neck. The hit focus of hands directed towards the edge of numbers and the V of the neck. Knock the offensive lineman backwards and establish new line of scrimmage with your feet in the neutral zone. The gap side arm, leg, and hip must be kept free, and the shoulders are kept square to the line of scrimmage. Keep pad level below Guards. The defensive lineman works to lock out elbows and separate from the blocker so he can escape, pursuit, and make the tackle. Cardinal sins for a defensive tackle Get turned out by the guard Get base blocked 1 on 1 (must create double teams) Get reached, hooked , or scooped
Coaching points: Attack - get off on ball movement Power step with near foot, snap hands from the ground to the target , and explode hips Knock the blocker back create a new line of scrimmage with your feet in the neutral zone keep your feet buzzing and the shoulders square Squeeze and separate grab cloth and lock out. Get separation by locking out the elbows. Keep pressure on offensive blocker until you locate the ball carrier. Escape Getting off block to make play 3 point fit near hand on the V of the neck, gap side hand is on tricep, and face is on top of the shoulder pad (ear hole to ear hole) Must squeeze trap and wrong arm trapper
DRIVE BLOCK Guard drive blocks Near back at you 1. Attack through the V of guards neck and secure B Gap 2. Fight pressure with pressure 3. Squeeze and separate grab cloth and lock out. Get separation by locking out the elbows. 4. Escape and bend to football 5. You cannot be based blocked 1 on 1. TURN OUT Guard drive blocks Near back inside or away 1. Attack through the V of guards neck and secure B Gap 2. Control the guard and squeeze the A gap with the blockers body. 3. Keep shoulders square and work to cross the face of the blocker do not run around the block 4. Take a flat angle of pursuit down the line of scrimmage and watch for cutback
REACH BLOCK Guard reaches and near back outside 1. Attack through the V of guards neck and secure B gap 2. You can not get reached. Make every tackle to the outside until they double team you. Your main job is to draw a double team and keep offensive linemen off of the MIKE and WILL linebackers. 3. Make good contact with hands and extend outside arm as you move up field and lateral with the blocker 4. Keep pressure on until you are ready to shed and make a play 5. If you are getting reached, you are not getting a good take off 6. Defeating the reach block: a. With gap side hand (long arm) we lock it out. b. With shade hand (short arm) we pull it towards us open the gate. c. Our head stays underneath the armpit of the OL. d. Our near foot must work up field. e. We escape with a rip move
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Blocking Schemes Vs The 3 Technique (continued) DOUBLE TEAM Guard drive blocks and Tackle blocks down (double team) near back outside 1. Start with same technique as drive block - attack through the V of guards neck and secure B Gap. Grab cloth of the drive back 2. Once you feel pressure from tackle get penetration by sinking hips as low as possible back should be turned to the block of the down lineman. 3. Continue to grab cloth of drive block and work body through the gap 4. If you start to give ground, grab jersey, sit down, and make pile, or 5. Spin out in the direction of the down block from the Tackle, but you can not give up ground! COMBO (KISS) Guard drive blocks and Tackle blocks down through the gap and onto the front side linebacker near back outside 1. Attack through the V of guards neck and secure B Gap 2. Once you feel pressure from tackle get penetration 3. Defeat the reach block of the guard 4. Do not get knocked backwards, must hold ground and create true double team. 5. Do not let the guard work his hips in front of you 6. When tackle weaves to go up on the LB, shed and make play 7. If they can not reach you, the guard may try to wash/run you to the sideline. Once you feel this, sit and work back across his face. FOLD BLOCK Guard pulls or folds around down block of tackle near back outside 1. Attack through the V of guards neck and secure B Gap (stab hands and explode hips) 2. Get penetration if he has beaten the tackles head across the line of scrimmage and pursuit 3. If tackle blocks flat (his face in the hole), cross his face and bend to the football
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T M
DRIVE 1. 2. 3. 4. Attack on snap. Stab hands and extend hips Push/pull, rip A gap secure A gap Keep gap arm and leg free. Locate ball, escape, run to football
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COMBO 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Attack on snap. Stab hands and extend hips Rip A gap and work to turn your back in the direction of the block. Use other hand to punch center tie up center and make them double team you Do not let the guard work his hips in front of you When center weaves to go up on the LB, shed and make play If they can not reach you, the guard may try to wash/run you to the sideline. Once you feel this, sit and work back across his face.
DOUBLE TEAM Guard drive blocks and Center blocks back (double team) 1. Start with the exact same technique as defeating the drive block - attack through the V of guards neck and secure A gap. Grab the cloth of the drive block. 2. Make sure you put the second foot on the ground. 3. Once you feel pressure from center turn hips and sink them as low as possible - back must be turned to the second lineman 4. Continues to grab cloth of the original drive block and work body in the gap. 5. If you start to give ground, grab jersey, sit down, and make pile FOLD BLOCK Guard pulls or folds around back block of center near back away 1. Attack through the V of guards neck and secure A Gap 2. Get in the hip pocket of the pulling guard and react to the centers block 3. If the center blocks your hip, get behind his hip and chase the guard to the ball. 4. If the center puts his face in the hole, cross his face and work down the line of scrimmage in the direction of the guard
T M
(20)
W
(30)
Base block get off, step with inside foot, extend hips; control A gap Reach block get off, step with inside foot. As the centers head widens to reach you, widen and press up field. Push, pull, and rip A gap. Scoop block get off, step with up field foot. As you read the center trying to scoop and work to the next level, squeeze him into the opposite A gap for two steps keeping him off the linebacker. Make sure the backside guard does not scoop you. Stay on the backside of the center playing cut back. If the scoop block is too wide, go underneath the block
Double team get off, step with up field foot. Defeat the block of the center first. As you feel the down block of the guard, fight hard to keep your head in the crack and get up field. If you start to give up ground grab cloth and sit down. Down block get off, step with up field foot and squeeze the center. As you feel the guard begin to seal you inside, rip your arm thru the guards face penetrate and flatten down the line of scrimmage.
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Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the strong side end is contain. He has responsibility for the D Gap and must squeeze everything down from the outside in. If flow is to him, the end attacks the kick out block with his inside shoulder through the outside shoulder of the blocker keeping outside leg and arm free. If flow is outside, fight to keep outside leverage and keep contain. DO NOT SPILL SWEEPS. If the play is option (QB shows his numbers to you), immediately attack the QB to force the pitch. By attacking the lead blocker on the sweep and off-tackle plays and attacking the QB on the option, we are forcing these plays inside and before they have a chance to develop. If the play is to the opposite side, trail as the deepest back looking for bootleg, reverse, or a broken play. On pass, rush the QB outside in targeting QBs near number/shoulder
1. 2.
3. 4.
Take read steps keying near back through TE If the TE blocks SPUR, attack block of fullback or near back with near shoulder while keeping shoulders square and squeeze the line of scrimmage Must drive runner back into the hole. If the play bounces outside, keep runner on inside shoulder, work outside, and force back inside
1. 2. 3.
Must maintain contain by fighting outside Keep ball carrier on inside shoulder, while keeping shoulders square (numbers should be pointing up field) Get up field quickly to avoid being cracked
5 4 3 E 2
#1 Near back goes away Immediately think in order: inside counter, bootleg, and reverse. HAMMER should think systematically: (1) squeeze the counter inside by adjusting charge angle down the line of scrimmage look for pulling lineman and squeeze the kick out block keeping outside arm and leg free do not spill the trap; (2) attack the quarterback bootleg path if he has the ball; (3) trail the play going away as deep as the deepest back expecting reverse or quarterback reverse scramble
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If the quarterback opens up and shows his numbers, HAMMER attacks the quarterbacks numbers, working his head to the up field armpit. The end should hit the quarterback at the mesh point (B gap) attacking hard and fast.
(QB) (Pitch)
If the TE blocks out on HAMMER, SPUR reacts to his visual key back inside and attacks the quarterback. Essentially, SPUR switches options assignments with HAMMER. HAMMER must read the kick out block by the TE and momentarily jam the TE and then jump to the pitch. The safety needs to fill the alley playing quarterback to pitch on the option and covering any delayed release by the TE.
Reaction to dive option if TE blocks defensive end
(QB) (Pitch)
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(QB-Pitch)
#3
When the near back takes an inside-out approach, the end should expect an off-tackle play. HAMMER attacks all kick out blocks by attacking the block with the near shoulder while keeping shoulders square and
squeezing the line of scrimmage. Keep outside leverage (outside leg and arm free) and look for the play to bounce outside. If the play bounces outside, keep runner on inside shoulder, work outside, and force back inside.
If the near back moves laterally, HAMMER should read sweep, sprint out pass or sprint option. The end must keep contain or force the play deep. If the near back is responsible for blocking the end, the end must defeat the block. To defeat the lead blocker, the end must keep his shoulders square to the line of scrimmage and take on the block with his inside shoulder and forearm keeping his outside leg and arm free. Split Rules vs. a strong wing split of 0 1 yard play outside shoulder 2 3 yards play head up wing > 3 yards normal alignment be weary of down block by wing
> 2 yards switch call with SPUR and align on outside shoulder of tackle.
The defensive end should focus on the hip of the tackle. If the hip disappears, it is a running play. If the hip retreats, it is a pass. If the hip opens, the play will be a quick toss or other outside play. Once the hip tips the play, the defensive end reads the action of the near back. The direction of the play is determined by the ball and the near back. If Tackle release inside, bend to near back. Always think kick-out, option, play away. Squeeze inside and read for near back or puller coming at you.
Responsibilities
Run responsibility for the weak end is C gap (off tackle hole). He should close everything from the outside in. Take on any blocker with the inside shoulder keeping the outside leg and arm free. On the option, if the QB shows his numbers, attack the QB working the head to the QBs up field armpit. The defensive end should engage the QB behind the guards initial alignment. If the play is to the opposite side, check for bootleg, reverse, or a broken play, and trail play as deep as deepest back looking for cut back or a broken pla. On pass, rush the QB outside in targeting QBs near number/shoulder.
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POWER SWEEP
E R
E R
TRAP WEAK
POWER
Linebacker Principles
1. Attitude a. Play with intensity and enthusiasm b. Great work habits off and on the field c. Coach me, Coach d. Big hitters e. Toughness and leadership f. Unselfish Responsibility a. Know and execute your assignments and responsibilities b. Use the proper technique c. Eliminate big plays d. Hit, tackle, take away, produce e. Communicate, communicate, communicate Produce a. Takeaways: cause and recover fumbles, interceptions b. Make big plays: tackles for loss, sacks, 3rd down stops, break up pass plays, BIG HITS
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3.
Shed Techniques
The success of any defense is dependent on the ability of its players to defeat and shed blockers and get to the football. Linebackers should take pride in not getting blocked. 1. Forearm shiver used when the ball carrier is behind the blocker a. Take on square slightly outside blocker b. Deliver from good low hitting position c. Step with same foot delivering the blow (inside foot and arm) d. Strike the blocker pad under pad hitting on the rise e. Keep feet moving f. Stay square do not get turned g. Use the off hand to disengage the blocker (push or pull)
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5.
Split Backs
F C
Strong
C R E W N
F C M T S E
Weak
C R E W N
F C M T S E
Wishbone
Power I
C
F C W R E N M T S E
C R E
W N T
M E S
Wing-T
F C R E W N M T S E C
Keys Stance
Take a 6 read step (power step) towards gap responsibility while reading near back key. A bad step is better than not taking a step. A stand and read linebacker is nothing more than a blocking dummy! Keep shoulders square to the line of scrimmage Take on blockers with an inside forearm rip, maintaining outside leverage, and either make the tackle or force the ball carrier to cut back into pursuit. Do not work under blocks, work through the outside half of the blocker while working inside out
T M
N W
C GAP POWER Near back leads through C Gap Playside linebacker take read step. On second step flow to B-C gap mirroring near back flow. Read block of tackle and guard. If tackle blocks down on tackle, attack guard with inside forearm rip and squeeze play inside. If guard base blocks on the tackle, scrape to the outside shoulder of the tackle and attack with inside forearm rip. Keep shoulders square to the line of scrimmage Backside linebacker take read step, on second step flow to play side A gap mirroring near back flow. Penetrate any open window; otherwise, scrape down line of scrimmage checking for cutback and counter. Keep shoulders parallel to the line of scrimmage and maintain inside out position on the ball carrier.
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T M
N W
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T M
N W
Blocking schemes TE base blocks and near back attacks defensive end: 1. 2. 3. 4. Trap the TE on the line of scrimmage and control C gap. If TE tries to hook SPUR, he stays in the hole and attacks his near back key. If the TE has already hook SPUR, stay on the line of scrimmage and work across his face. Do not go around the block. Do not commit inside too early
C GAP POWER
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T M
N W
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TE hooks SPUR and near back goes outside 1. 2. If the TE tries to hook SPUR, work across the TEs face and pursuit inside out. Pursue using a 45 angle to the ball. Do not over run the play.
SWEEP
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T M
N W
TE releases inside to MIKE linebacker and near back comes at SPUR: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Controls TE and do not allow him to release inside Checks inside for pulling guard Maintain position on line of scrimmage. Attack pulling guard with inside shoulder keeping shoulders square Maintains outside leverage preventing the play to bounce outside
G SCHEME
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TE releases inside to MIKE linebacker and near back goes away: 1. 2. 3. 4. Controls TE and do not allow him to release inside Cross key far back and maintain position on line of scrimmage Attack pulling guard with inside shoulder keeping shoulders square Maintains outside leverage preventing the play to bounce outside
TRAP/COUNTER
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N W
Keys Stance
Responsibilities
Techniques
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Tackle blocks down, near back goes away: 1. 2. 3. Take read step, sink hips and cross key far back Pick up the backside lineman pulling play side BANDIT is the extra man, attack ball carrier outside in COUNTER/TRAP
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Play the pass first and the run second. If the nearest uncovered lineman releases downfield, the backfield action and ball level will give the run read. If the uncovered lineman sets for pass blocking, or if backs are blocking and releasing, the ball level, quarterback and receivers will give a pass read. When a pass is recognized, key the receivers and the quarterbacks release of the ball. Stance 2 point stance with inside foot slightly staggered back. Weight should be on the front foot, and the knees should be bent and squeezed together. Hips should be high, and the chin out over the toes. Feet are approximately six inches apart (inside shoulders). Responsible for pass first and run second: Pass: Primary responsibility is outside third (cover three). Play over the top of the deepest route in the outside third and break up on routed in the under zones. Run towards: Secondary contain - stay outside and close the play from outside in Run away: check for bootleg and reverse then take a pursuit angle to cut the play off in case it breaks Option: Pitch Techniques 1. 2. 3. 4. At the snap of the ball, execute a short shuffle to protect the inside of the field. Take away the quick post first. As play begins eye to quarterback. Read the quick three step route (slow backpedal / eyes from quarterback to wide receiver / drive on tackle). No three step. Eye control to No. 2 receiver. Begin to play in a zone turn technique As long as #2 goes vertical, continue to drop to outside third, but be able to break onethird the distance to the reception area on intended receiver. Safety needs to pick up vertical route. Disregard No. 1 receivers route but be able to make the play on any deep throw in your outside one-third zone. Maintain three to four yard cushion until receiver breaks his cushion then drop their hips and turn up field (zone turn butt towards sideline facing QB) Play through the outside shoulder of the receiver on run support
Responsibilities
5. 6.
Have a pre-snap awareness for alignment of #2 (Tight or Wide) Key the uncovered offensive lineman to get a run or pass read as you take read steps in your back peddle. Think pass first! If you don't know what the play is stay in your back peddle. Read the quarterback and his drop. Pickup the receivers while looking at the while QB. Read receivers from the inside out. Key the none throwing hand of the QB for the release. Hand drops prepare to break on the ball. If you are having trouble finding the ball stay in your back peddle and stay deep. Stance Feet; inside foot back (heel to toe) and the feet inside of the shoulder. Weight on the front foot and heels up. The foot to the wide side should be kept back. Knees and Hips; Knees bent and hips high, the hamstring should not be parallel to the ground. Arms and Hands; Elbows in and even with the player's back. Hands outside the legs, with the thumb on the outside of the knee. Head and Shoulders; Head and shoulders out and over the toes. Responsibilities Run: Work up the "Alley" from the inside to the outside. Pass: deep middle third
Zones
The field is divided into deep, intermediate, and short areas. Each area is divided into zones. The size of the zones will vary depending on the offensive formation, the number of receivers to the side of the ball, the receiver routes, and ball position on the field (middle vs. hash). The deep zone area is divided into the middle third and two outside thirds. The bottom of the deep zone starts at fifteen yards and runs the length of the field. The intermediate area (ten to fifteen yards from the line of scrimmage) has a middle zone (hole) and two outside zones on each side of the ball: curl and out. The short area has three zones on each side of the ball from the inside out: hook, seam, and flat. The intermediate and short zones are considered the under coverage
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#1 Receiver inside routes 1. Post 2. Curl 3. Dig 4. Hitch 5. Slant #2 Receiver 1. Fly 2. Corner 3. Post 4. Hook 5. Seam 6. Arrow 7. Drag
#1 Receiver outside routes 1. Fly 2. Fade 3. Post-corner 4. Corner 5. Out #2 or #3 out of the backfield 1. Fade 2. Swing 3. Seam 4. Hook 5. Cross
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If #2 runs a route to another zone, SPUR should continue his drop and look for #1 to run a route in his zone. SPURs landmark for his drop is 10 yards in front of where #1 lined up. If #1 clears his zone, he should pull up look for a crossing route from the opposite side (e.g., drag or cross) If no routes show in his zone, SPUR should look to the #3 receiver coming out of the backfield to the flat. If #3 is not a threat, he should work towards the middle reading the quarterback and breaking on the throw. If SPUR is to a one receiver side, the #2 receiver will be in the backfield. He should first read the #1 receiver (usually the TE) then the near back. If no routes show, SPUR looks for crossing routes from the other side.
MIKE (responsible for hook-curl) When MIKE is to the two receiver side: 1. 2. 3. 4. Look to the #2 receiver to run a pass route to the seam or hook zones If #2 runs out of his zone, MIKE looks to the #1 receiver to run an inside route from the outside: quick post, curl, slant, or a dig. If #1 clears his zone, MIKE looks for a route into the hole or a crossing route from the other side. If nothing shows, look at #3 out of the backfield.
When MIKE is to the one receiver side: 1. 2. 3. 4. If the #1 receiver is a TE, look to the receiver to run a route in the seam or hook zones. If the #1 receiver is a wide receiver, look for a quick post, dig, or curl. If #1 does not run a route into his zone, MIKE looks for a crossing route or a route into the hole from the other side. If no routes show, he should look to the #2 receiver (most of the time a back out of the backfield) to run a seam or hook.
WILL linebacker (responsible for hook-curl) When WILL is to the two receiver side: 1. 2. 3. 4. Look to the #2 receiver to run in the curl, seam, or hook zone. If the #2 receivers route takes him out of WILLs zone, look to the outside for the #1 receiver to run a quick post, curl, slant or a dig into his zones. If the #1 receiver runs out of his zone, WILL should look for a route from the opposite side into the hole or other crossing route. If nothing shows, look for the #3 receiver out of the backfield in the hook or seam zones.
When WILL is on the one receiver side: 1. 2. 3. Look to the #1 receiver to run a route into the seam, hook, or curl zone. If the #1 receiver clears his zone, check for a route into the hole from the other side or another crossing route form the other side. If nothing shows, WILL looks for the #2 receiver (usually out of the backfield) to run a seam or hook route.
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FS C Ba Bu W N M T S H
Position
Mike
Alignment
Split or stack
Keys
Near back through G and Center
Responsibility
Run: Same as stack/split. Pass: Hook and vertical route by near back Run: Same as stack/split. Pass: Hook/Curl and vertical route by near back Run: same as stack/split. Pass: Flats and any out and up by flat receiver (wheel)
Technique
If near back expands look up #1 receiver; if near back blocks, work to hook zone; if back goes vertical, cover man to man If near back expands look up #1 receiver; if near back blocks, work to hook zone; if back goes vertical, cover man to man Same as stack/split
Will
Split or stack
Spur
Split or stack
Alignment
Split or stack
Keys
Near back through T
Responsibility
Run: same as stack/split. Pass: Flats and any out and up by flat receiver (wheel) Pass: Deep Flow to secondary contain close play outside in Flow away take pursuit angle to cut of play in case in it breaks. Option - pitch
Technique
Same as stack/split
Corner
8 yards deep one yard inside #1; 6x2 if #1 is the TE or a strong wing; take normal alignment (5x1 on a wide #1) to the 2 receiver side.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Fred
Normal alignment 8 yards deep. Cheat to head up Tackle to 2 receiver side late
1. 2. 3. 4.
Nearest uncovered lineman Backfield flow Ball level Release of #2 receiver to the 2 receiver side
Pass: Curl Run to: Alley Run away: Cutback Option: QB to pitch
Verse #1 Wide: 1. Slow back pedal for depth (walk), keeping shoulders square to the LOS and maintaining inside leverage on #1. 2. Slow retreat from your original alignment while you are reading ball level. This is designed to help l you react to the 3 - Step passing game. Drive up on 3 step routes 3. Landmark on drop is 1 yard outside hash. 4. Verse take-off utilize zone turn Vs. #1 TE 1. Sit and bounce for recognition of lane of ball and block/ release of TE 2. Skate to a landmark l to 2 yards outside hash 3. Verse TE inside release, anticipate corner route 4. Keep threat inside and in front 1. Pass: key release of #2 to the 2 receiver side and rob the inside route looking for a big hit or interception. 2. If #2 goes to flat look for #1 to run inside route; if #2 goes vertical, lock on #2; if #2 crosses opposite, work over the top and look for #1 opposite. 3. Run to: work through #2 to the alley to make sure it is not a play action pass. 4. If TE blocks down, fill outside; if TE reaches inside, look to A Gap; if TE kicks out on end look for counter then play away
Invert Cover 2
1/2's 1/2's
Deep Hole
Strong Hook/Curl
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Flat
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C R E W N
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PINCH
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Position HAMMER SPUR Tackle Nose BUCK MIKE WILL BANDIT Corner Fred Alignment/Technique Base Base Base Wham - Rip weak A gap Wham - Base Base Base Cheat to 90 alignment and blitz weak B gap Base Base Run Gap D C B Weak A Weak C/D A Weak D Weak B Secondary contain Alley support inside out Pass Coverage Rush QB outside in Man #2 Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB near number Rush QB outside in Man #3 (first back out his side) or Man #2 (first back out his side) Inside rush QB Man #1 Free.
RED call if offense is in a trips formation (3x1) If BANDIT is adjusting to the #2 receiver to the weak side (e.g., twins or slot), he gives a hot call to WILL communicating that WILL is the weak side blitzer. Can be run with FIRE coverage with the three non blitzing linebackers dropping strong, middle, and weak underneath zones (see zone blitz section).
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Position HAMMER SPUR Tackle Nose BUCK MIKE WILL BANDIT Alignment/Technique Base Base Base SLAM - Rip weak A gap SLAM Rip weak B gap Base Base Cheat to 90 alignment and blitz weak C gap. Aiming point is near backs outside shoulder Base Base Run Gap D C B Weak A Weak B A Weak D Weak C Pass Coverage Rush QB outside in Man #2 Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB Man #3 (first back out his side) Man #2 (first back out his side) Rush QB outside in
Corner Fred
Man #1 Free.
RED call if offense is in a trips formation (3x1) If BANDIT is adjusting to the #2 receiver to the weak side (e.g., twins or slot), he gives a hot call to WILL communicating that WILL is the weak side blitzer. Can be run with FIRE coverage with the three non blitzing linebackers dropping strong, middle, and weak underneath zones (see zone blitz section).
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F
Position HAMMER SPUR Tackle Nose BUCK MIKE WILL BANDIT Corner Fred Alignment/Technique Base Base Base Rip weak A gap Base Base Blitz weak B gap Base Base Base Run Gap D C B Weak A Weak C A Weak B Weak D Secondary contain Alley support inside out Pass Coverage Rush QB outside in Man #2 Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB near number Rush QB outside in Man #3 (first back out his side) Inside rush Man #2 (first back out his side) Man #1 Free.
RED call if offense is in a trips formation (3x1) Can be run with FIRE coverage with the three non blitzing linebackers dropping strong, middle, and weak underneath zones (see zone blitz section).
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T M
N W
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F
Position HAMMER SPUR Tackle Nose BUCK MIKE WILL BANDIT Corner Fred Alignment/Technique Base Base Base Rip weak B gap Base Base Blitz weak A gap Base Base Base Run Gap D C B Weak B Weak C A Weak A Weak D Secondary contain Alley support inside out Pass Coverage Rush QB outside in Man #2 Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB near number Rush QB outside in Man #3 (first back out his side) Inside rush Man #2 (first back out his side) Man #1 Free.
RED call if offense is in a trips formation (3x1) Can be run with FIRE coverage with the three non blitzing linebackers dropping strong, middle, and weak underneath zones (see zone blitz section).
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N W
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Position HAMMER SPUR Tackle Nose BUCK MIKE WILL BANDIT Corner Fred Alignment/Technique Base Blitz through hip of Tackle Base Base Base Base Base Base Base Base Run Gap D C B Weak B Weak C A Weak A Weak D Secondary contain Alley support inside out Pass Coverage Rush QB outside in Rush QB outside in Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB near number Rush QB outside in Man #3 (first back out his side) Inside rush Man #2 (first back out his side) Man #1 Man #2 to strong side (usually the TE)
RED call if offense is in a trips formation (3x1) Can be run with FIRE coverage with the three non blitzing linebackers dropping strong, middle, and weak underneath zones (see zone blitz section).
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#1
H C
T M
N W
B B C
F
Position HAMMER SPUR Tackle Nose BUCK MIKE WILL BANDIT Corner Fred Alignment/Technique Base Base Rip B gap Rip weak B gap Base Blitz strong A gap Blitz weak A gap Base Base Base Run Gap D C B Weak B Weak C A Weak A Weak D Secondary contain Alley support inside out Pass Coverage Rush QB outside in Man #3 (first back out his side) Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB near number Rush QB outside in Inside rush Inside rush Man #2 (first back out his side) Man #1 Man #2 (TE)
RED call if offense is in a trips formation (3x1) If guards take a wider split than 2, walk up to the line before the snap and jump the gap.
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H C
T M
N W
B B C
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Position HAMMER SPUR Tackle Nose BUCK MIKE WILL BANDIT Corner Fred Alignment/Technique Base Base Rip A gap. Rip weak A gap Base Blitz strong B gap Blitz weak B gap Base Base Base Run Gap D C A Weak A Weak C B Weak B Weak D Secondary contain Alley support inside out Pass Coverage Rush QB outside in Man #3 (first back out his side) Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB near number Rush QB outside in Inside rush Inside rush Man #2 (first back out his side) Man #1 Man #2 (TE)
RED call if offense is in a trips formation (3x1) Tackle and Nose look for QB sneak, FB dive, and midline trap. Cannot be trapped. MIKE and WILL must read Tackles block. If he is blocking down, do not get hooked or sealed inside adjust route through outside shoulder/hip off offensive Tackle
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Position HAMMER SPUR Tackle Nose BUCK MIKE WILL BANDIT Corner Fred Alignment/Technique Blitz C Gap (SPUR goes first) Rip D Gap Rip A gap. Rip weak A gap Rip weak B gap Base Base Blitz weak C gap Base Base Run Gap C D A Weak A Weak B B Weak D Weak C Secondary contain Alley support inside out Pass Coverage Rush QB outside in Rush QB outside in Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB near number Inside rush Man #3 (first back out his side) Man #2 (first back out his side) Rush QB outside in Man #1 Man #2 (TE)
RED call if offense is in a trips formation (3x1) If BANDIT is adjusting to the #2 receiver to the weak side (e.g., twins or slot), he gives a hot call to WILL communicating that WILL is the weak side blitzer. Tackle and Nose look for QB sneak, FB dive, and midline trap. Cannot be trapped. HAMMERs aiming point is outside shoulder of near back Can be run as TITAN DOG which is just the strong side running the stunt
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F
Position HAMMER SPUR Tackle Nose BUCK MIKE WILL BANDIT Corner Fred Alignment/Technique Base Base Rip B gap Rip weak A gap Base Blitz strong A gap Blitz weak B gap Base Base Base Run Gap D C B Weak A Weak C A Weak B Weak D Secondary contain Alley support inside out Pass Coverage Rush QB outside in Man #3 (first back out his side) Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB near number Rush QB outside in Inside rush Inside rush Man #2 (first back out his side) Man #1 Man #2 (TE)
RED call if offense is in a trips formation (3x1) Can be run with Weak Slant Mower
Zone blitz coverage can be utilized with any dog (five man pass rush) not involving Mike or any outside blitz stunt (blitzes not involving MIKE and WILL).
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Pattern Reads
Strong Zone The defender dropping strong zone should drop to a position that will allow him to maintain outside leverage on the #2 receiver (usually the TE). He keys the #2 receiver to the #3 receiver (usually a back). If #2 runs a route to the flat, he should jump him immediately and cover him man-to-man. If the #2 receiver runs a vertical route and #3 runs a route to the flats, the defender should gain depth and squeeze #2 inside. He should wait until the #3 receiver crosses his face before he widens to the flat. If #2 runs a vertical route and #3 blocks or runs an inside route, the defender should lock on #2 and expect help from the safety. If # 2 runs a crossing pattern, he should alert the inside linebackers with a Middle-Middle call and continue his drop focusing on backs releasing his side. Middle Zone The defender dropping middle zone should drop to a position that will allow him to maintain inside leverage on the #2 receiver (usually the TE). He also keys the #2 receiver to the #3 receiver (usually a back). If #2 runs a vertical route, he should gain depth maintaining inside leverage and look up #3. If #3 blocks or runs a route to the flat, he locks on #2. If #3
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Position HAMMER SPUR Tackle Nose BUCK MIKE WILL BANDIT Corner Fred Alignment/Technique Base Rip C Gap Rip A gap. Rip weak A gap Base Base Base Blitz B gap Base Base Run Gap D C A Weak A Weak C B Weak D Weak B Secondary contain Alley support inside out Pass Coverage Drop strong zone Rush QB outside in Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB near number Rush QB outside in Drop middle zone Drop weak zone Inside rush Man #1 Free
RED call if offense is in a trips formation (3x1) BANDIT is the adjuster to all ACE formations. If BANDIT is adjusting to an ACE formation, he gives a switch call to WILL communicating that WILL must be the weak side blitzer Tackle and Nose look for QB sneak, FB dive, and midline trap. Cannot be trapped. SPURs aiming point is outside shoulder of near back
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Position HAMMER SPUR Tackle Nose BUCK MIKE WILL BANDIT Alignment/Technique Base Base Base Rip weak A gap Rip weak B gap Base Base Cheat to 90 alignment and blitz weak C gap. Aiming point is near backs outside shoulder Base Base Run Gap D C B Weak A Weak B A Weak D Weak C Pass Coverage Rush QB outside in Drop strong zone Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB near number Inside rush QB Drop middle zone Drop weak zone Rush QB outside in
Corner Fred
Man #1 Free.
RED call if offense is in a trips formation (3x1) BANDIT is the adjuster to all ACE formations. If BANDIT is adjusting to an ACE formation, he gives a switch call to WILL communicating that WILL must be the weak side blitzer If the offense is in a 2x2 formation of twins, BANDIT will call switch, switch, switch to alert WILL he is blitzing instead of BANDIT since BANDIT is required to be involved in pass coverage
C E
W T G
M G T
S E
Position
End
Stance/Alignment Technique
2 pt .- inside foot up Heavy 9 technique(outside eye of end man on line of scrimmage)
vs Run
Flow to - D Gap contain, squeeze field, take on blockers with inside shoulder Flow away trail deepest back looking for bootleg and reverse Flow outside fight outside keeping shoulders square, maintain outside leverage Option - QB Flow to C Gap Flow away squeeze B gap, pursuit flat down LOS look for cutback Flow outside slant towards D gap look for cutback Flow to: A gap, QB sneak Flow away: squeeze A Gap, pursuit flat down Flow outside: slant towards B gap look for cutback
vs Pass
Rush QBs outside in landmark is QBs near shoulder
Coaching Points
Defeat TE. can not get hooked or kicked out
Tackle
3pt. stance outside foot up inside hand down 5 tech. (outside eye of Tackle) Attack through outside shin of tackle 3pt. stance inside foot up outside hand down 1 tech. (inside eye of Guard) Pinch to the hip of the center
Rush QBs outside in landmark is QBs near shoulder. Rush through OT outside shoulder Bull rush QB landmark is QBs near side number
Guard
SPUR/ WILL
MIKE
BANDIT/ Corner
2 pt stance 70 technique (inside eye of TE splitting the inside foot of the defensive end Take normal depth except never align with feet in the end zone Key near back 2 pt stance 00 technique (head up center) Key QB and flow 2 pt stance 2-3 yards outside last man, depth depends on situation
Flow to: C Gap force Flow away: Strong side B gap, pursuit inside out closing any open windows for cutback Flow outside: D Gap force
Drop back: seam Pass toward: flat Pass away: weak hook
Stay low, do not penetrate beyond heels of the OT until you find the ball. Do not get trapped Stay low, do not penetrate beyond heels of the guard until you find the ball. Do not get trapped Never align feet in the end zone; never take pass drop beyond five yards in the end zone
Drop back: hole Flow pass: strong hook Drop back: flats Pass toward: out Pass away: slow to pursuit, take end man to man Play slow watch for throwbacks, counters, reverse, bootleg
Flow to: outside contain Flow away: sink hips slow play looking for play coming back
5. Form Tackle Up/Down with shield a. Tackler back peddle 5 yards, drop to ground, pop up, then do Drill 3 6. Form Tackle Wave Drill with shield a. On GO from coach, runner and tackler side step to left 3-4 steps in fit position, on second GO, they go to right for 3-4 steps, on GO they go left, on HIT, they execute form tackle 7. Perfect Tackle Drill a. Do this at least once every day at practice. 3 lines runners go to tackler line and vice versa b. Everyone get a partner c. Insist on sound technique if not good, go to back of line d. Runner stand erect, hands behind back, give a small jump up and allow yourself to be carried e. Tackler f. Chop feet at start g. Hit position h. 6 feet from runner i. Lock, lift, drive for 5 j. Coaching point: arch back and eyes to sky
Ball Carrier Fit position one yard from tackler with arms ready to receive handoff Run through tackler, not side to side, head and eyes up Coach Give ball to ball carrier to start drill Blow whistle when momentum is stopped or a score
Defensive Ends
Inside Linebackers
Cornerbacks
Safety