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Defensive Line-is not. a position, but a way of life, 'We must be the foundation on which our defense is built. We must have a warrior's mentality-thatmeans once we step 'onto the-field, wearegoing to relentlessly attack our opponents for 60 minutes and take no prisoners. Just as Samurai Warriors we will hone our skills daily both mentally and physicaJly, we will attack the offense in waves and not give them a chance to catch their breath. We must continue to build our strength and 'stamina so that no matter what we can always; always GO! To a man we must have a sense of camaraderie. and pride that is built thru working and striving together. We' must develop

. a focus that is impervious to distractions whether it be class, practice or . during a game. We must have a trust in ourselves and in each other that cannot be shaken by any outside influence what so ever. We will play smart, physical, aggressive. and. uninhibited football. Each man that steps on the field will play to a .standard of excellence So that there win never be a drop off in intensity or competitiveness; and because of our bond there

, should be absolutely no (ear offailure. We are-in this together always and we live for the battle, and thrive on the competition and the chance to test"

. ourselves every game, every practice, everyday. We hate failure, but we never fear it! And because of this we can acceptany challenge with . enthusiasm and contidencei

NO FEAR

As a Defensive Line we first 'and foremost are dedicated to stopping the run:

We must take it personal when teams try to run theball on us. We must take care of our minimum assignment (First things first!). Wemust be sharp and disciplined in all our assignments and techniques, and then we can unleash a violent, physical brand of football that will demoralize an offense. By being disciplined and delaying ourgratiflcation we will get ahead of the downs

and put the offense into situations that they don't want to be in, namelyJ'"

and long And then w,e can truly enjoy unleashing all the weapons at

our disposal to try and destroy public enemy # 1 .... il• The Quarterback. He. will face a wave of relentless; skilled pass rushers like he has never seen.

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Pass Rush Philosophy

. Our philosophy of rushing the passer is based on taking care of business; 1 st (~)

things 1 st, which means stopping the run. We cannot excel at both run and .'

pass ·equally well at the same time. We can however dominate early and get

ahead .of the downs and then. unleash a furious pass rush. We call this

delayed gratification; do the dirty work early on run downs and convert to pa,ss,ifnecessary.· Once we get them in obvious passing situations, we can

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We have many objectives as a Defensive Line when it comes to rushing the' passer:

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1. Sack the Ql3.

2. Divert his attention (Hurry his throw).

3. Batted Ball.

4. Force abad throw.

5. Force' him to run (Then punish him).

6. Disrupt his timing.

7. Force turnover (Interception/fumble).

8. Demoralize him with constant pressure and hits.

9. Change momentum. ,;

Methods of Pass Rush

Our method of rushing the passer is directly linked to first stuffing the running game, if we are able to do this we can create more predictable passing situations and work from. a position of strength .. Once we have teams in obvious pass situations we can then. get into predetemrined pass

.. rush mode (Garnes) or co1or rushes, 'The way we rush both as a unit and individually will depend on many factors:

1. Down & Distance

2. Formation

3; Field Position

4. Offensive Personnel

5. Stance/Splits/Pass .set of OL (Set Line)

6. Score

7. Time' left in a game

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We will use different combinations of speed, power and finesse to defeat

~--' blockers and the different protections we will face. We will then go thrua

-progression of identifying visual keys_(Launch Point), movement/react to blocker ana then play fast and physical.on contact. . '

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BASIC PRIN'CIPLES

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GREAT DEFENSIVE LINE PLAY,'

1. A great Defensive Line starts ev~ry play with a great stance.,

2. A great Defensive Line knows and executes their minimum _ assignment on every snap.

3. A'great Defensive Lineman is in excellent condition (Strength & Stamina).

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5. A gr-eat Defensive Lineman sets the Tempo in games and practice,

6. .A_great Defensive Lineman is aggressive, and seeks to dish out punishment-at every opportunity,

7. A great Defensive Lineman goes all out, every play for 60 minutes.

8. A great Defensive Lineman will "Bust out" of the stack and track ' the ban carrier relentlessly until the runner is caught and punished!

9. A great.Defensive Lineman out-hits, out-hustles, and out-thinks his opponent. It- is a cold, calculating group of predators who crave

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1 O. A great Defensive Lineman is humble and unselfish, giving

credit where credit is do, and celebrating the success of his teammates.

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Pre~Snap Keys

1 .. Offensive Lineman, setting up high in stance with very-little weight 9D down hand and

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2. Offensive Lineman, setting down in stance, with "Heavy Hand" and leaning forward.

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4. Offensive Lineman wiggling his cleats (Digging In) Indicates he is coming straight at you. He is getting grip.

5. Offensive Lineman, gives you narrow split, Indicates "Outside Run", be alert to "Pressure Key" for possible double team.

6. Offensive Lineman, gives you wide split, Indicates "Inside Run" or Play Away.

7. Eyes- They tell on themselves. .

'. Know- The Down and Distance.

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STANCE & ALIGNMENT

Stance:

This is where it all' begins for our Defensive Line .. A .great stance allows us to play violent, uninhibited football with power, '. quickness and explosion. As 'a- Defensive Line we will often be playing in confined areas of extreme violence. Because of this we must be focused and 'disciplined at all times. By using the tools at our disposal, l~t-Step, 2 feet in tbeground, targetiDg,vioJent hands, and proper alignment, we will be able to effectively destroy any and all run blocks that the offense may attempt on us. The ability to control the Line of Scrimmage and dominate the

. Offensive Line all begins with a great stance. This is something that we will work on everyday. A great stance is the key to opening the box that holds our tools of destruction, and we will use these tools in our quest to become the best Defensive Line in the country."

Points of Emphasis

1. Balanced with the ability to go in any direction;

. 2. Good weight distribution (Avoid too much 'weight forward/sitting back),

3. Flat Back

4. Eyes Up

s. Cobra Demeanor (Ready to make a precision strike)

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BLOCKING' SYSTEMS .' &

DEFEATING BLOCKS

BloCking Systems:

On the Defensive Line we will face various blocking schemes aimed at disrupting-us at the L.O.S. and creating seams and holes in our front We will be aware of these different systems and have answers for all of them arid the tools to make them ineffective.

Types of Systems:

1. Basfc- Targets the core 7

2. Basic Lead- Targets the 8th defender

3. Insert- Blocks 7 man surface (Block Back with. 1 st uncovered)

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Defeatioe Blocks:

The art of Defeating Blocks and destroying blockers is essential to our livelihood as Defensive Lineman, We will use all the tools at our disposal to get.thisaccomplished, Starting with proper stance and alignment and move to our 1 sr step (Minimum assignment) and our progression of face & fist, eyes &: targeting. and assignment and technique. We will use precision strikes to alter or destroy the "angles of departure" of the Offensive Lineman. We will use correct steps, body position, and violence to disrupt the power producing angles of the Offensive Lineman.

When we are able to get. the .O-Lines power angles

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STANCE: 3 POINT WITH YOUR INSIDE FOOT BACK.

ALIGNMENT: ALIGN YOUR INSIDE HAND ON THE INSIDE OF THE CENTERS OUTSIDE FOOT AND SUGHTl Y C.OCKED,

.KEY: CENTERS HEAD.

. RUN RESPONSIBILITY: RUN TO: "Aft GAP.

-RUN AWAY: SQUEEZE FAR SIDE "A" ·GAP.

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PfGGY BACK SCOOP BLOCK

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SPEED SCOOP BLOCK

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KEY: . GUARD WITH VISION TO CENTER.

RUN RESPONSIBIUTY: RUN TO: nAn GAP.

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SPEED SCOOP BLOCK

." XPLODE INTO GUARD WITH FIRST STEP ATTACKING HIS- NEAR SHOUlDER~ MOVE.

LATERALLY, GRAB ANYTHING, KEEP GUARD OFF LINEBACKER REACH FOR FAR

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STANCE~ ALIGNMENT:

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ALIGN YOUR INSIDE HAN 0- ON THE ·INSIDE OF THE GUARDS OUTSIDE FOOT AND SLlGHTL Y _COCKED.

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REACH BLOCK

EXPLODE INTO GUARD WITH FIRST STEP ATIACKING HIS NEAR SHOULDER DRIVE THROUGH GUARD WITH HAND' SHIVER AND PUSH WITH ONSIDE ARM ON OUTSIDE· SHOULDER OF GUARD UP THE FIELD. KNOCK HIM BACK AND KEEP LEVERAGE ON BLOCK UNTIL BALL IS DECLARFO INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.

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: THROUC3H. MAKE TACKLE PUSH YOU INTO THE PLAY (HOLD ONTO GUARD AS LONG AS YOU CAN,. THIS Wfll PULL YOU INTO GAP)_ USE OUTSIDE HAND TO PROTECT LEGS . AGAINST CUT BLOCK. C.P-: NOTE PRE-SNAP SPLlTS- AND STANCE. THIS IS THE #1 BLOCK VS. 3 TECHNIQUE TACKLE. LOCATE BALL, SHED AND MAKE PLAY ..

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EXPLODE . INTO GUARD WITH FIRST STEP A IT AGKING . HIS NEAR SHOULDER GET HANDS ON GUARD AND PLAY CUT OFF BLOCK. KEEP THE GUARD OFF THE LINEBACKER. WHEN YOU 'FEEL THE TACKLE ON THE GUARDS BACK, GRAB HOLD "OF THE GUARD AND DON'T LET HIM COME OFF. MAKE THE GUARD AND TACKLE DOUBLE TEAM YOU, THIS WILL ALLOW THE LINEBACKER TO SCRAPE AND MAKE THE PLAY.

SPEED SCOOP BLOCK

_.___.I EXPLODE INTO GUARD WITH FIRST STEP ATIACKING HIS NEAR SHOULDER MOVE. LATERALLY; GRAB ANITHING, KEEP GUARD OFF LINEBACKER .REACH-FOR FAR NUMBER OR HOOK NEAR ELBOW AND RuN AWAY FROM' THE TACKLE. MUST BEAT

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DOUBLE TEAM BLOCK

EXPLODE INTO GUARD WITH FIRST STEP ATTACKING HIS NEAR SHOULDER. WHEN YOU FEEL THE TACKLE, I . ..,.. _ . "TURN. AND LEAN BACK INTO THE TACKLE. . HOLD ON TO GUARD AS YOU LEAN BACK AND SPUT THE

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EXPLODE"INTO GUARD WITH FIRST STEP ATTACKING HIS NEAR SHOULDER WHEN THE GUARD PULLS, PLAY BACK INTO THE TACKLE BY SQUATTINGAND SQUEEZING HOLE IF' TACKLE IS FLAT, CROSS . !-US FACE IF TACKLE UP FIELD, BACK DOOR- HIS BLOCK BY LOWERING THE INSIDE SHOULDER AND FLATTENING· DOWN THE LINE DON'T GET DRIVEN DOWN THE LO.S. LOCATE BALL, SHED AND PURSUE TO BALL."

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._ THE ~'B" GAP, SEAT THE CENTER~' BlOC~ AND SPRrNT TO THE BALL

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DRAW BLOCK

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'READ SHORT SET OF GUARD. HIGH HAT = PASS! RUSH! WHEN YOU FEEL - GUARD ,-,," TURN YOU UP- FIELD, COME BACK OUT THE WAY YOU WE~n IN. RETRACE YOUR STEPS"

AND DIVERT "BACKS COURSE. RECOGNIZE SHORT SET AND INFLUENCE BY GUARD. .

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. ALIGNMENT:

·KEY.:

. RESPONSfBllfTY:

·3 POINT WITH YOUR INSIDE FOOT BACK.

5 TECHNIQUE - SPLIT OUTSIDE LEG OF TACKLE. -INSIDE FOOT- TO OUTSIDE FOOT OF TACKLE. TACKLES HEAD .

RUN TO: "C" GAP. .

RUN AWAY: SQUEEZE & RELEASE: TO "S- GAP.

BASE stOCK

EXPLODE INTO TACKLE WITH FIRST STEP ATIACKING HIS NEAR SHOULDER. GET HANDS INSIDE, LOCK OUT AND SEPARATE. HOLD "C" GAP AND SQUEEZE "8" GAP.

LOCATE BALL, SHED AND MAKE PLAY. .

REACH BLOCK

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EXPLODE INTO TACKLE WITH FIRST STEP ATTACKING HIS NEAR SHOULDER. DRIVE THROUGH TACKLE WITH HAND SHIVER AND PUSH WITH ONSIDE ARM ON OUTSIDE SHOULDER· OF TACKLE UP THE FIELD_ KNOCK HIM BACK AND KEEP LEVERAGE ON BLOCK UNTIL BALL IS. DECI ARFI1 INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.

CUT OFF BLOCK

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..xPLODE INTO TACKLE WITH FIRST STEP ATrACKlNG HIS NEAR SHOULDER. SQUEEZE rACKLE DOWN AND CONDENSE "B~ GAP PROTECTJNG THE "e· GAP. WHEN THERE IS NO THREAT TO ·"e" GAP, LOCATE BALL, SHED AND PU~SUE TO -BAll .

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EXPLODe INTO TACKLE ATTACKING HIS NEAR SHOULDER GET t:iANDS ON TACKLE AND· PLAY CUT OFF BLOCK. WHEN YOU FEEL THE TIGHT END, GET IN THE SEAM BElWEEN THE TACKLE AND TIGHT END AND SHOOT UP FIELD ARM & SHOULDER THROUGH. MAKE TIGHT END PUSH YOU INTO THE PLAY (HOLD ON TO TACKLE A$ .LONG AS YOU' CAN,

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EXPLODE INTO TACKLE WITH FIRST STEP ATTACKING HIS' NEAR SHOULDER. GET HANDS ON TACKLE AND PLAY GUT OFF-BLOCK. WHEN 'YOU FEEL THE TIGHT END ON THE TACKlES BACK, GRAB HOLD OF THE TACKLE AND· DON'T LET HIM COME OFF.' MAKE THE TACKLE AND TIGHT END DOUBLE TEAM yOU, THIS WILL ALLOW THE LINEBACKER

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DOUBLE TE.4M BLOCK

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COME OFF -: WHEN ONE OF THEM' RELEASES UP FIELD.

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DOWN BLOCK

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.:XPLODE INTO TACKLE WITH FIRST STEP An ACKJNG HIS NEAR SHOUUJER. tF THE ';TACKLE BLOCKS FLAT AND .AWAY FROM YOU, PlAY- BACK INTO' TIGHT ENDS DOWN ·";_"'··Sl::OCK· BY SQUATTING DOWN AND SQUEEZING HOLE.

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STANCE: 3 POINT WITH YOUR.OUTSIDE HAND DOWN·AND-OUTSID.E-FOOT BACK

ALIGNMENT: ALIGN YOUR OUTSIDE HANS ON THE rNSIDE OF THE TIGHT ENDS INSIDE-FOOT·

KEY: TIGHT END WITH VISJON-TO TACKLE.

. RUN. RESPONSIBILITY: RUN TO: "en GAP-

RUN AWAY:·_uC" GAP,RELEASE TO·FLOW.

BASE BLOCK

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EXPLODE INTO TIGHT END WITH FIRST STEP AITACK1NG HIS NEAR SHOULDER. GET HA~DS INSIDE, I,OCK OUT AND SEPARATE. HOLO-·uC" GAP AND SQUEEZE TIGHT END . . CONTROL HIM AND LOCATE BALL, SHED AND MAKE PLAY.

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SQUEEZE TIGHT END WHILE PROTECTING "c" GAP. DON'T CROSS THf; FACE OF THE BLOCKER UNTIL YOU ARE SURE THERE IS NO THREAT TO THE uC_" GAP.

CUTOFF BLOCK

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EXPLODE INTO TIGHT END WITH FIRST STEP A IT ACKlNG HIS NEAR SHOULDER. GET HANDS ON TIGHT END AND - PLAY AS REACH BLOCK. KEEP tHE TIGHT END OFF THE LINEBACKER. WHEN YOU FEEL THE TACKLE ON. THE TIGHT ENDS BACK, GRAB HOLD OF THE TIGHT END AND DON'T LET HIM COME OFF. MAKE THE TJGHT -END AND TACKLE DOUBLE TEAM YOU, -TH'S WILL ALLOW· THE LINEBACKER TO ~CRAPE AND MAKE THE PLAY.

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READ RELEASE OF TIGHT END. LOOK INSIDE AND READ SHORT SET OF TACKLE. Hr·GH HAT = PASS! RUSH! WHEN YOU FEEL TACKLE CLUB OR PUSH YOU UP FIELD, COME BACK OUT THE WAY YOU WENT IN. DIVERT aACKS COURSE. C.P. KNOW f\ND _READ THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PASS SET AND DRAW SET. PLAY PASS-FIRST!·

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ALIGNMENT:

KEY:

RESPONSIBfLITY:

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3 POINT WITH YOUR INSIDE FOOT BACK .

ALIGN YOUR INSIDE HAND ON THE iNSIDE; OF THE TIGHT ENDS

OUTSIDE FOOT. :

TIGHT ENDS HEAD. RUN TO: "DD GAP; .

RUN AWAY: SQUEEZ·E & RELEASE TO "en GAP:-

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BLOCK UNTIL BALL IS ECLARED INSiDE OR OUTSIDE. . .

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1. Regular

- Defensive Personnel with 4 Lineman, 3 Linebackers, 4 Defensive Backs.

2. Little Regular

- Defensive Personnel with 4 Lineman, 2-Linebackers, 5 Defensive Backs.

3. Nickel

- Defensive Personnel with~4 Lineman, 2 Linebackers, 5 Defensive Backs.

- Defensive Personnel with 4 Lineman, 1 Linebacker, 6 Defensive-Backs.

5. Posse

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- 4~Man Pass Front with any Defensive Personnel.

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- 3 Man Front.with LB inserted as possible 4t11 Rusher with Regular, Nickel, or Dime Defensive.

7. Stunts

- Change-up maneuvers in front to attack the run.

Tum stunt into games versus pass.

8. Games

- Twisting maneuvers used by Lineman in a pass rush effort.

Must react to run.

9. Power Side

- Nose Tackle and Power End (Eagle- to Tight End Side).

(Over-to the TE). .

10. Quick Side

-Quick Tackle and Quick End-j'Eagle-away from TE). (Over-to the TE).

- Predetermined Directional Call that Determines where the Secondary and

LB's Align. '.

11. Field

12. Strong

- Call made ·to the 2 Receiver Side telling where the Secondary and LB's align.

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- Align in 5 Tech. and play through your man. Ifbe turns on, work to engage him.

IS. Hit-It

- Tech. where DL aggressively "hits" his gap looking for penetration.

- Tech. where DL "reads" his visual key and reacts according to block erot,

OL turns on him = Cross face, OL turns away = Play thru gap.

16. V:-Tech.

17. Alignment

- Assuming a proper defensive.position according to the offensive ptacemenrof " a man .

.: Word means fumble during play. Before snap -:- nose. will make 'ball' call to alert the entire defense to take stance and be ready fat snap.

19. Block Protection - Keeping in a good football position using the hands and arms to keep blockers

from getting to you and your legs, .

18. Ban

20. Escape- .

- Technique of rei easing or coming offa block to pursue.

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- An alignment taken by a defensive man in which he lines upwith his outside eye to the offensive man's inside eye.

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23. Heel-Llne PUTSoit- "The angle of pursuit the defensive lineman tak~s as he works on the line of scrinunage behind the heels of the offensive linemen usually used bye Gap player or trail player.

24. Key - A move of the offensive man that initiates a defensive man's reaction.

25. Launcb Point - Place from where QB throwsbalJ.

26. Leverage - Attacking the offensive lineman so that defenders pads are lower than

offensive pads.

27. Play Action. - A pass that follows a fake ofa running play.

28. Point of Attack - Spot where ball crosses line of scrimmage ..

29. Pressure Key - Information gathered from feeling block of offensive lineman.

30. R_.sb Lanes - Proper course taken when rushing the passer ..

Steer the Car - Use of hands and arms to turn offensive blocker's shoulders.

/ Turnback Pro. - A gap protection used by offensive players to pick up gaps rather than men,

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- The offensive player that a defender sees as primary information source; This

key may be overruled by a pressure key. . .

- Nose Tackle and Power End - Eagle - to Tight End side.' Over - away from TE.

34. Power Side

35. EagJe Side

- Eagle Tackle and Eagle End - away from Tight End.

.,36. Field

~ Defensive system where front seven and secondary align according to hash , marks.

37. SUng-Sbot

- Technique used versus OL who is moving opposite of stunting DL, Where his ann is hooked or grabbed and he is slung back-into the play.

·38.Latch

- Technique used by Dlr vs scoop block where he grabs onto his visual key and forces pressure key to push him into the play without allowing his man to get

off on. teammate. .

..... 39.Steer wrestle

- Tenn used to denote the violent action of bringing a ballcarrier down by grabbing cloth and twisting and fightiqg him to the ground.

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- Offensive line call: tells lineman to protect or block by sliding together. in·the direction called.

- Pre-snap-realignment by defensive linemen and/or LB '5.

42. Track

-The art of pursuit with a pursuit with a purpose (Pee andHip).

43. Dot

- Single back aligned behind Quarterback. (Alerts)

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44. Empty

- Offensiveformation with no backs remaining In backfield at snap. Can be either aligned or motioned to this fonnation. (Think passlQB draw)

4S. L.O.S.

- Line of Scrimmage

- Call to indicate a Wide receiver is aligned in the backfield.

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47. Drive Tech.

- Tech. of DE where he reacts on move to block ofOT. Down = OffOL's butt.

Turn out (on) = Come under. Gray Read = Crush.

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- Tech. of NT where he plays a shade and on snap jwnps to opposite A-gap (May Rip .and Run.must get into opp. A.

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contain man (must play run 1 st and stay square on wrap.)

-Sl.C.O.S. -_ (Coming- outta the Sl4Ck) The actofDL rushing the passer and then turning

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A. Pre-Practice

. 1. Sled Progression

• Fi t, Separate (Rt/L T)

• Fit, , Separate & Escape (RtJLt)

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'"2. Walk Through

., Assignments/Assignments' o Stunts/Games/Pressure

3. Warm-Up

., Dynamic (High-Knee/Butt Kick/Carioca/Shuffle)

B. Stance & Get Off Drills

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D. Tackling Drills

E. RUB Defense Drills

• Footwork, Fit & Separation e Key Read Qr.i11s ..

• I on 1

• 2 on 1

• 3 on 2

F. Pass Rush Drills

CJ Strip

• Hands up

• Conversion

• Draw/Screen

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A.. Stance/Get-Off

o Step Start with each foot (Shoot. Hands) " Slant-Start_(Stunts)

G·_·Stance Recognition (Heavy/Light) ., . Pass Rush

B.' Agiliti~s . . , .

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• One ill Hole

• TwoinHole

• Shuffle (Weave )/Cut

• Lateral BUzz

• Back Pedal & Shoot

• "Defensive Hops {Killer)

-WaveDrill

• - Crossover Run

• Crossover Return " Box Drill

•. Wave with Grass (Pane-OsGlass)

• Cone DriUs (All Drills on Movement)

e .' 3eane (Move & C.O.D.) .•. Cuse Drill

• .6 Cone Diagonal (Zig-Zag) o Pro 3-Cone

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Force: Play To = Keep Outside Ann and Leg Free, Contain the ball.

Play Away = Feel Fold Split Flow === Contain

Fill: Play To = Keep Outside Arm and Legfree, Direct ball to the inside . . Play Away = Protect Your Gap (Alert Run Through) .

Split Flow·:=- Attack Your Gap

Spill: Play To = Keep Inside Ann and Leg free, Direct ball to the outside.

Play Away === Fast Flow Over the Top Split Flow = Attack Your Gap

7 Technique: Play To = 'Fill' your Gap, 'Spill" everything else outside.

Play Away = Protect Your Gap (Alert Run Through) Split Flow = Attack Your Gap

Scrape: Play To = Work B-to C staying tight to the rear of the DE and Push the ball to the outside.

Play Away = Fast Flow Over the Top Split Flow = Play Your Gap

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Force-Lever: Play To = Fill

Play Away = Fit where-needed staying behind the football. Split Flow = Play Your Gap

Spill·Lever: Play To =: Spill .

Play Away = Fit where needed staying behind the football, Split Flow = Play Your Gap

Man: ReachIBase Block = Force Down Block = Spill .

Switch Gears: Term used to indicate the Linebackershave to change their nm responsibilities because of Change of strength Motion or Formation into the Boundary against directional defenses (FieldIBench).

Protect the Drive: Term used in 1 back sets when DL is stunting in front of you ... . Play To: Attack your gap ..

Play Away: Protect from inside-out; B-Gap to C-Gap or C-Gap to D-Gap depending on the defense called. (PTD)

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Rope-a-Dope: Term used for setting up the offensive tackle to the inside and then slipping him to the outside. After slipping the OT, you must work up the field -.

Feel Fold: Term used when playing on the LOS and TE blocks down. If the End is in his gap, play to the TE's hip on the opponent's side of the LOS looking for cutback or reverse. If the End is cut off from his gap; "Fold" behind the line and play the inside gap .

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Wide as the Widest (WI\Y): Must never be out flanked by the #2 receiver, ready to pack your drop. Aggressive-Technique if #2 is extended, preventing a free inside release. Alert for #3 Wheel.

3 Book: Drop to the "Hcok' area relating to the #3 receiver: Trips = Alert Wall.

2 Hook: Drop to the 'Hook' area relating to the #2 receiver. Alert Wall if#2 is on a verticalrelease. Alert '2 to I" if#2 is fasr to the flat.

Wall: Passfirst player who is.a HookDefender, but must Carry any vertical route. Hook/Curl: Spot Drop determined by the location of the ball. (He)

Ball on the Hash: To the Field -:- Middle of the field and 12 yards deep To the Bench = Hashand 12 yards deep

Ball in the Middle: 3 yards inside the Hash andl Z yards deep

CurllFIat Drop: Spot Drop determined by the location of the ball. Alert #2 Wheel.

Ball on the Hash: To the Field = 3 yards outside of bash and 12 yards deep To the Bench = Inside edge of the #' s and 12 yards deep .

... '\ Ball in the Middle: 3 yards insideof the ~'s-and 12 yards deep

Reggie: Man technique where two players have' coverage on running back. Back steps to your side = Man on Back; Backs steps away = Drop to Hole (8 yards deep).

Solo: Man Coverage ·adjustment when 'R' aligns deployed; Mike and Will "Reggie" the remaining back in the backfield.

Middle Read Drop: Pass ISl mop where you play the deepest of#2 and #3. Never drop outside of the hash, stay in "The Paint." If #2 and #3 aren't running

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Mid-Point Drop: Spot drop 12 yards.deep and 1 yard outside of the hash with your eyes on the QB. Set up quickly and aggressively drive the balL

Carry: Heavy alignment onTE trying to force outside 'release. If the TE releases inside, undercut him to the inside, run with him vertically, and play his. eyes.

Tampa: Technique used vs, TE in seam fonnations to prevent vertical releases .

. Melt: Term used when sliding in zone coverages.

Push: Term used by Hook/Curl defenders vs. flood or flow action to extend your drop beyond hook area.·

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. Book It: Run 1 st drop where you drop to the inside hlp of #2 at 12 yards depth.

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Bump: An outward movement of an initial alignment.

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'Linebacker Pressure Techniques

Cutback-to-Quarterback:. Read the Offensive Tackle, Ifhe pass sets, work upfield. If he steps down, check for the ball cutting back then work upfield to the Quarterback. (CTQ)

V-Technique: Read the block of the assigned' offensive lineman as you blitz. If he steps down, come offhis butt. Ifhe steps out, come inside of him.

Blitz Peel: Term used when rushing off the edge. If the back flairs-to

. your side "Peel" off and take him man to man. If he blocks you/'Snag"-him .

. Big Hook #3: Pass drop in 5 man zone pressure where you drop to the hook area relating to #3. Alert quick throw to #3. (BH #3) .

Pack Seam: Pass Drop in zone pressure where you relate to the #2 receiver similar to a WIW drop, but shoot for a little more depth and hold off the . quick seam throw. (pS #2)

Frisco: Man to Man coverage with inside leverage en the TE from a head-up alignment. If the TE blocks out on pass protection, your coverage responsibility is gone-and-you rush the QB inside of the TE.

"Hombre": Term used in certain pressure calls when the opponent is in a flip formation. This tells the Sam backer that he now has the TE man to man with outside leverage.

"Macho": Term used in certain pressure calls when the opponent is in a flip formation, This tells the Sam backer that is he has an off-set back to his side OR a. removed TE, he will play the first back out of the backfield man to man. If there is no off-set back or it is an I formation, play the TE man to man with outside - leverage.

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CORNER RUN TECHNIQUES

" FORCE---type of run support in which defensive player forces ball from outside in.

RECKLESS FORCE---type of ron support in which-corners corne under fullback's block and force all others.

CLOUD---technique indicating comer force from outside in.

HARD BALL---technique indicating weakside corner force (RUN 131 PLAYER).

LATE RUN SUPPORT---filI where needed.

C-FILL--- technique indicating comer will fill the C-gap from depth while playing deep 1!3rd to a closed TE (force all blocks).

KICK SUPPORT--- deep 1!3rd pass responsibility with run support on block by TE

(force all blocks). "

CRACK REPLACE--- technique used by corner when the receiver outside crack blocks inside onour force player; must replace from outside in.

CORNER PASS TECHNIQUES

QUARTERS---pass responsibility for deep fourth of the field.

DEEP THIRDS---pass responsibility for deep third offield.

DEEP HALF --- pass responsibility for deep half of the field.

READ IT ---technique used where comer and strong safety read #2 WR in flip formations. "SEAL"---adjustment made by corner where he goes to post man on #1 WR.

POST MAN--- deep pass responsibility.

MAN--- technique used where comer covers WR.

OFF MAN--- man to man coverage off of the receiver (9 yards).

PRESS MAN--- man to man coverage from L.O.S.

LOCK IT ---term used in man to man coverage that tells the corner to lock on to 'his man instead of bumping.

TANGO ---technique used by two DB's in man to man coverage where they will combo

cover two receivers by reading the release of the inside receiver. .

CATCH--- man to man technique used in a man free concept where the defender will capture the outside shoulder ofWR to funnel him to the middle of the field.

CLAMP--- technique used in quarter's coverage where the corner wi1llock WR man to man (ex. crack split, in zoom).

CA TCB CLAMP--- man to man technique used by the corner at 6 yards depth where he Will capture the outside shoulder of the WR.

BANGER--- technique used where corner will jam & re-route WR

SOFT--- technique used where comer will read 2 to 1

OVERLAP--- technique used in zone coverage where you are threatened by multiple receivers - must be able to play between both.

JUMP--- technique used in a 4 under 3 deep zone where the comer and deep 1/3 Safety adjust to a crack, close or in zoom motion.

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LATE RLjN SUPPORT---fill where needed.

ALLEY RUN SUPPORT---type of run support in middle 1/3'5 technique indicating pursuit from inside out to the football.

SECONDARY RUN SUPPORT---deep pass responsibility and c gap run support.

PTD (Protect the Drive)--- term used in 1 back sets when DL is stunting in front of you.

Play to: Attack your gap.

Play away: Protect from inside out; B-gap to C-gap or C-gap to D-gap depending on the defense caned.

FORCE---type of run support in which defensive player forces ball from outside in.

LEVER---staying behind the ball on play away and fitting where needed.

ROPE A DOPE--- term used for setting up the offensive tackle to the inside and then slipping him to the outside. After slipping the OT, you must work up the field.

CTQ (CUTBACK TO QUARTERBACK)--- key the: hip of the offensive tackle or tight end; near foot technique. If down block - work to the OT/TE hip and check for cutback then work upfield to QB. If pass set/release - bust out to pass drop.

SCRAPE--- Play to - work B to C staying tight to the rear of the DE and push the ball to the outside. Play away - fast flow over the top. Split flow - play your gap

FEEL FOLD--- term used when playing on the LOS and TE blocks down. If the End is in his gap, play to the TE's hip on the opponent's side of the LOS looking for cutback or reverse. lithe End is cutoff from his gap; "Fold" behind the line and

play the inside gap. .

SINKO---S man pressure coverage where the SS is inserted to the core on the strong side. (man free concept) in which the SS is a Force/Lever player with coverage on

the first back out to his side. Vs. Run Play to = force. Play away = lever.

FRANKO---5 man pressure coverage where the FS is inserted in the core to the weak side. (man free concept) technique: FS aims 1 yd outside the hip of a

FB in the T, and at the hip of a FB offset weak(to the FS). On play FS is CTQ player.

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SAFETY PASS TECHNIQUES

POST MAN---deep pass responsibility.

QUARTERS---pass responsibility for deep fourth ofthe field.

DEEP HALF---pass responsibility for deep halfofthe field.

W/W (WIDE AS THE WIDEST)--- must never be out flanked by #2 receiver, ready to pack your drop. Aggressive technique if #2 is extended, preventing a free inside release. Alert for #3 wheel.

DEEP THIRDS--:-pass responsibility for deep third of field.

CURL / FLA T ---spot drop determined by location of ball. Alert for #2 wheel.

o Ball on hash.

A. boundary drop = 12 yards deep, inside edge of#'s.

B. field drop = 12 yards deep, 3 yards outside hash

• Ball in middle = 12 yards deep, 3 yards inside #'5.

JUMP--- technique used in a 4 under 3 deep zone where the corner and deep 1/3 Safety adjust to a crack, close or in zoom motion.

READ IT =-technique used. where corner and strong safety read #2 WR in flip formations. "SEAL"---adjustment in which SS becomes secondary run support due to a tight alignment by #2 WR.

BOOK IT---technique used by free safety in "Read It" coverage where he drops to inside hip of#2.

HOOKJCURL--- Spot drop determined by the location of the ball. • ·Ball on hash

A. Boundary drop = 12 yards deep on the hash

B. Field drop = 12 yards deep, middle of field

• Ball in middle = 12 yards deep, 3 yards inside the hash

BIG HOOK #3--- pass drop in 5 man zone pressure where you drop to the hook area Relating to #3. Alert quick throw to #3.

PACK SEAM #2--- pass drop in 5 man zone pressure where you relate to #2 receiver, :

Holding off the seam.

DEEP MIDDLE ---pass responsibility for deep middle.

REGGIE---man coverage technique where two guys have coverage on one running back.'

HOLE---technique in man coverage when defender drops to 8-10 yards when both backs

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SOLO---man coverage adjustment when 'H' is deployed; 'H' deployed to the TE - SS Covers 'H'. If the 'H' is deployed away from the TE - FS covers 'H'.

CATCH--- man to man technique used in a man free concept where the defender will capture the outside shoulder of WR to funnel him to the middle of the field.

MID-POlNT DROP--- spot drop 12 yards deep and 1 yard outside of the hash with your . Eyes on the QB. When Qb sets his feet, you .set your feet and be ready to drive Ball aggressively.

TRACK--- man to man technique used by the' SAM' in our nickel track coverage. #2 releases inside - undercut - slide to the inside hip

#2 releases outside - undercut - slide to the outside hip. If#2 stays vertical - drop him off to the safety at 14 yards.

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Key - eyes to #1

Vs. run - Late support; secondary ve. TE

Vs. pass - Post man technique .

Boundary corner - hardball technique - run 1st defender Align

normal - split 3 yds inside x 3 yds off Nasty split - 1 yd inside x 1 yd off (get in}

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Vs. run- - Cutback, QS, chase Flat defender vs. pass

Aiming point - 13 yds deep x 1 yd outside edge #'s

Reckless force - technique used to closed TE where corner will come under & spill block of FB; force all others

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e Form of 4 under 3 deep coverage where we will rotate our SS down to the field side.

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We want to pay attention to a WR split as this can give us a clue as to the route or play. Splits may also affect our alignment, technique and coverage. We nave 4 split determinations: NORMAL, MAX,

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Cutback-to-Quarterback: Read the Offensive Tackle. Ifhe pass sets, work upfield. If he steps down, check for the ball cutting back then work upfield to the Quarterback. (CTQ)

V-Technique:, Read the block of the assigned offensive lineman as you blitz. If, " he steps down, come off his butt. If he steps out, come inside of him.

Blitz ·Peel: Term used when rushing off the edge. If the back flairs to

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Big Hook #3: Pass drop in 5 man zone pressure where you 'drop to the hook area relating to #3-. Alert quick throw to #3. (BH #3) ,

Pack-Seam: Pass Drop in zone pressure where you relate to the #2 receiver similar to a WIW drop, but shoot fora little more depth and hold off the

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Frisco: Man to Man coverage with inside leverage on the TE from a bead-up alignment. lithe 'I'E'blocks out on pass protection, your coverage responsibility is gone-and you rush the QB inside of the TE.

''Hombre'': Term used in certain pressure calls when the opponent is in a flip formation. This tells the Sam backer that he now bas the TE man to man with outside leverage.

"Macho": Term used in certain pressure calls when the opponent is in a flip formation. This tells the Sam backer that is he has an off-set back to his side OR a removed TE, he will play the first back out of the backfield man to man. If tbere is no off-set back or it is an I formation, play the TE man to man with outside - ' leverage.

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Linebacker Run Techniques

Fill: Play To = Keep Outside Arm and Leg free; Direct ball to the inside.

Play Away = Protect Your Gap (Alert Run Through) Split Flow = Attack Your Gap

Spin: Play To == Keep Inside Ann and Legfree, Direct ball to the outside.

Play Away = Fast Flow Over the Top Split Flow == Attack Your Gap

7 Technigue: Play To = 'Fill' your Gap, 'Spill' everything else outside.

Play Away = Protect Your Gap (Alert Run Through) Split Flow == Attack Your Gap

Scrape: Play To = Work B to C staying tight to the rear of the DE and Push -the ball to the outside.

Play Away = Fast Flow Over the Top Split Flow = Play Your Gap

Force-Lever: Play To = Fill

Play Away = Fit where needed staying behind the footbal1. Split Flow = Play Your Gap

Spill .. Lever: Play To = Spill

Play Away := Fit where needed staying behind the football. Split Flow = Play Your Gap

MaD: Reach/Base Block = Force Down Block = Spill

Switch Gears: Term used to indicate the Linebackers have to change their run responsibilities because of Change of Strength Motion or Potmsuon into the Boundary against directional defenses (Field/Bench).

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Play To: Attack your gap.

Play Away: Protect from inside-out; B-Gap to ·C-Gap or C-Gap to D~Gap depending on the def~se .called, (PTD)

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Rope-a-Doee: Term used for setting up the offensive tackle to the inside and then

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. Feel Fold:; Term used when playing on the LOS and TEblocks down. If the End is in: his gap, play to the JE'ship on the opponent's side of the LOS looking for cutback orreverse. If the End is cut off from his gap;

"F old" behind the line and play the inside gap.

Linebacker Pass' .Teclrmigues

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Wide as the Widest fW/W): Must never be out flanked by -the #2 receiver, ready to pack your drop; Aggressive Technique if#2 is extended, preventing a free . inside release. Alert for #3 Wheel..

3 Hook: Drop to thetHook' area relating to the #3-receiver. Trips = Alert Wa1l.

2 Hook: Drop to the 'Hook' area relating to the·#2 receiver. Alert Wall if#2.is on a vertical release. Alert '2·to l' if#2 is fast to the flat. .

Wall: Pass .first player who is a Hook Defender, but must Carry any vertical route.

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Ballon the Hash: To the Field = Middle of the field and 12 yards deep To the Bench = Hash and 12 yards deep

Ball in the Middle: 3 yards inside the Hash and 12 yards deep

CurltFlat Drop: Spot Drop determined by the location of the ball, Alert #2 Wheel.

Bailon the Hash: To the-Field ~ 3 yards outside of hash and 12 yards deep To the Bench = Inside edge of'the #'s and 12 yards deep ..

Bal! in the Middle: 3 yards inside of the #'5 and 12 yards deep .

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Solo:" Man Coverage adjustment when 'H' aligns deployed; Mike and Will

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Middle Read Drop:' Pass I st drop where you play the deepest of #2 and #3. Never drop outside of the hash, stay in "The Paint." If#2 and #3 aren't running

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Mid-Point Drop: Spot drop 12 yards deep and 1 yard outside of the hash with your eyes on the QB. Set up quickly and aggressively drive the ball.

Carry: Heavy alignment on TE trying to force outside release. If the TE releases . . inside, undercut him to the inside, run with him vertically, and play his eyes.

Tampa: Technique used vs, TE in seam formations to prevent vertical releases.' Melt: Term used when sliding in zone coverages.

Pusb·: Tern used by Hook/Curl defenders vs. flood or flow action to extend your . drop beyond hook area •.

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