2009 Tulane Defense

TULANE DEFENSE 2009

PRIDENo ExcusesGet It Done

Philosophy 4Plan to Win 7Keep the Cup 19Down & Distance Theory 24

General Information 26Defensive Technique Numbering 30Terminology 31

Offensive Terminology 42Personnel, Formations & Backfield Sets 43Offensive Terminology & Receiver Alignments 49Motions 57

Run Concepts 602 Back Runs61Run Actions 63

Passing Concepts 65Passing Concepts 66Pass Series & Boot Series 69Route Tree 71

Base Defenses 72Fronts 73Zone Defense 85

2 861 Read 1124 126Solo 139Lock 147

1 Cloud 153 3 156

5 173Nickel 7 178

Man Defense 181White 182Yellow 198Nickel White 216Prevent 228

TABLE of CONTENTS TABLE of CONTENTS

Zone Blitzes 229Spear 230Dagger 234Boundary Spear Chop 238Bark 241Frisco 245Boundary Frisco Chop 251Smack 253Fog 259Boston 265Fox 270Bingo 275

Man Blitzes 280Bear Silver 281Over Wam Silver 286Under Wanda Gold 290Split Back Wanda Silver Peel 295Bonzai 297Flex Chop Red 301Split Cardinal 304Split Blade 307

Goal Line 310Stallion Zone 311Stallion Crash 312Stallion Pinch 313

TABLE of CONTENTS TABLE of CONTENTS

DEFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY

Tulane defensive philosophy is to keep the offense out of the end zone by playing hard and being fundamentally sound. We will achieve this by aggressively swarming to the football, being great tacklers, creating turnovers and limiting big offensive plays.

THE WAVE

PLAY HARD

PLAY FAST

PLAY TOGETHER

Key Ingredients to a Great Defensive Football Team:

PHYSICAL TOUGHNESSDoing the hard stuff right, snap after snap

DISCIPLINE Doing what has to be done, when it has to be done, as well as it can be done, and doing it that way all the time

MENTAL TOUGHNESS Ability to bring to life one’s talents and skills on demand regardless of circumstances TEAMWORK Playing for something greater than yourself, teammates and coaches. One’s worth to the team is how far from the ball you are after each play.

OUR PLAN TO WIN

1. We will play HARD

2. We will play FAST

3. We will play TOGETHER

4. PHYSICAL TOUGHNESS – Doing the hard stuff right, snap after snap.

5. DISCIPLINE - Doing what has to be done, when it has to be done, as well asit can be done, and doing it that way all the time.

6. MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Ability to bring to life one’s talents and skills on demand regardless of circumstances.

7. TEAMWORK- Playing for something greater than yourself, your teammates and coaches. One’s worth to the defense is how far from the ball you are after each play. No LOAFS!

8. LEADERSHIP

9. FUNDAMENTALS1. Stay in a football position2. Shoulders Square3. Pads out and helmet up4. Play with eyes, hands and feet5. Keep feet - Don’t get cut6. Proper arm and leg free7. Cross faces8. Separate - Find the ball

10. AREAS TO WINNING1. Stop the run - Pursuit and tackling2. Turnovers - Sudden Change3. No big plays - Pursuit and tackling4. No mental errors5. Goal Line - Possession Downs6. Minus Yardage Plays7. No Foolish Penalties8. Kicking Game9. Enthusiasm

11. EXPECT TO WIN

Tulane Defense2009 Goals

1. 3.5 yards or less average per rushing attempt.

2. Rushing yards: 130 or less per game.

3. Pass defense efficiency: 120 or fewer ratings points.

4. Total yards: 350 or less per game.

5. Hold opponent under 19 points per game.

6. Give up one or no big plays of 25 yards or more.

7. Sack the QB on average of 1 out of 12 pass attempts.

8. Intercept an average of 1 out of 22 pass attempts.

9. Gain 3 or more turnovers per game.

10. Stop 65% percent of third down plays.

11. Prevent touchdowns 65 percent of time inside red zone.

12. Gain possession 2 times or more per game inside the 50-yard line.

Tulane Defense“KEYS TO VICTORY”

1. WIN on 1st down – less than 3 yards.

2. 4 or more three and outs.

3. Plus 3 turnovers.

4. WIN in the Red Zone – NO TD’s 65%.

5. NO points after sudden change.

6. 4th Quarter shutout!

TULANE DEFENSIVE PRIORITIES

“RUN and HIT”

PURSUIT

TACKLING

TURNOVERS

SUDDEN CHANGE

ELIMINATE BIG PLAYS

GOALLINE DEFENSE

ELIMINATE PENALTIES

ENTHUSIASM

ONE PLAY AT A TIME

PURSUIT Pursuit is an all-out effort of running to the football with proper angles. Swarm the ball.

1. What it takes to PursueA) Pursuit is first a mental process. (If you want to, you can.)

B) Visualize Pursuing and making great plays.

C) Physical Conditioning is necessary so you can have great pursuit on each play.

D) Speed - think fast and quickly. We can all improve our speed.

2. How to PursueA) Play your responsibility first

B) Take a correct course to the ball.

C) Wanting to get there. (Mental)

D) Get There!

3. What Pursuit doesA) Eliminate big plays. (long runs and passes)

B) Discourage opponents.

C) Helps cover mistakes.

D) Makes us a great defensive team.

TACKLINGA tackle is a DESIRED COLLISION in which the defensive man STOPS the ball

carrier. Utilize great attack through angles when tackling.

1. What it takes to tackleA) 90% of Tackling is DESIRE

B) Must be aggressive - “Out Physical” the opponent

C) Must be determined

D) Must use proper technique

2. How to tackleA) Head up, knees bent, butt low, solid base, feet moving

B) Straight on tackle- chest to chest

C) Angle tackle - Head across the bow, focus on the players #’s

D) On contact, explode into ball carrier, rolling your hips forward and clubbing through the ball carrier grabbing cloth

E) Run through ball carrier, and put him to the ground

3. What tackling doesA) Eliminates big plays (long runs and passes)

B) Discourages opponents

C) Makes us a great defensive team

4. Always keep your head up when making a tackle. See what you hit.

TURNOVERS Turnovers are taking the ball away from your opponent

1. What it takes to create a turnoverA) Creating turnovers is a mental process. (Think turnover)

B) If you want to create a turnover, you can. (Believe)

C) Be aware of turnover opportunities

D) Expect to create a turnover

2. How to get a turnoverA) Fumble-strip Drill

B) Helmet on ball

C) Second man always goes for the ball

D) Interception Drills (highest point)

E) Tip Drill - be alert and ready to react

3. What turnovers doA) Create momentum in our favor

B) Discourages opponent

C) Gives our defense an opportunity to score

D) Gives our offense an opportunity to score

E) Makes us a great defensive team

BALL DISRUPTION

Ball Disruption is defined as an attempt by the defense to adversely affect the normal flow of the offense by applying pressure to the football on every play. It is unrealistic to expect turnovers on every play, but our goal is to create ‘ball disruption’ every time the ball snaps. If we do that, the turnovers will come in bunches. Components of disruption are as followed. These plays will be referred to as M.A.D. plays- Make A Difference plays. They will be logged and shared within the group. There are no secrets; those that make these plays are THE PLAYMAKERS.

A. Scoring on defense

B. Interceptions

C. Caused fumbles

D. Fumble recoveries

E. Pass break-ups

F. Sacks

G. Quarterback hits

H. Caused interceptions

I. Eligible receiver knockdowns

J. Forcing eligible receiver out of bounds

K. Third down stop tackles

L. Fourth down stop tackles

M. Tackles that keep the runner in bounds vs. hurry up offense

N. Tackles for loss yardage

O. Caused sacks (coach’s judgment)

BALL DISRUPTION

Ball awareness is essence of ball disruption. If we are aware of where the football is and the manner in which it is being carried, we will understand the opportunities for ball disruption. We want our tacklers to see more than the bll carrier. We want to see the football. If we become more aware of the football we can apply the following axioms for ball disruption:

A. The QB is the most vulnerable ball carrier when he is in the pocket or when he is running with the football. The opportunity to cause the QB to fumble are greater than they are with any other offensive player.

B. The ball carrier is vulnerable to losing the football when:

1. He carries the ball away from his body

2. He is being gang tackled

3. He is switching the ball from what hand to another

4. He carries the ball with his inside arm while near the sideline

5. He does not see the tackler coming

6. He takes a direct hit on the football

C. Anytime our opponent practices poor ball security we must have enough ball awareness to see this for what it is; an opportunity to gain possession of the football.

STRIPPING THE FOOTBALL1. If the ball is being carried in a secure manner, we want to put our hat through

the ball and wrap with both hands.

2. If the ball is being carried in a loose, away from the body manner, we want the tackler to hat up the ball carrier and punch the football with the wrap-up hand to the side of the ball.

3. If the ball carrier is running near the sideline and the ball is in the inside hand, want the hat to go through the ball.

4. If tackling a ball carrier from behind, we want to insure the tackle by grabbing the shoulder pads at the back of the neck while either clubbing down on the ball if it is being held loosely, or punching the ball out by reaching between the elbow and the body of the runner.

5. When we are involved in the pass rush we have a great opportunity to club the ball away from the QB by reaching our outside arm. Understand, the ball will either be in the QB’s chest before he starts his delivery or near his throwing shoulder as he starts his throwing motion.

6. When the ball carrier has been hit, by appearance controlled by the tackler, we want the next man involved to tackle the ball and take it away.

7. There are instances when a defender who is engaged by a blocker has no recourse but to lunge and arm tackle the ball carrier. When faced with this situation, grab for the ball if it is in the near arm of the ball carrier.

8. Practical application: We will work very hard to teach ball stripping techniques. In order to develop these techniques, we will adhere to the following practical format:

A. We want to develop ball awareness as we practice against our offense

B. We will exhibit ball awareness by using the techniques mentioned above on a daily basis.

C. These techniques will be applied in 9 on 7, 7 on 7, group, or team periods with no regards to which side of the ball is emphasized.

D. Even during no contact practice one can exhibit ball awareness by simply tapping the ball as you tag off the ball carrier.

M.A.D. PLAYS“Make a difference plays!”

1. Scoring on defense/ special teams

2. Interceptions

3. Caused fumbles

4. Fumble recoveries

5. Pass break-ups

6. Sacks

7. Quarterback hits/ hurries

8. Eligible receiver knockdowns

9. Forcing eligible receivers out of bounds

10. Third down stop tackles

11. Fourth down stop tackles

12. Tackles that keep runner in bounds vs. hurry-up offense

13. Tackles for loss yardage

14. Big hits

15. Great hustle plays

16. Interception return blocks

SUDDEN CHANGE Sudden change is an unexpected shift of momentum (usually caused by a

turnover).

1. What it takes (Attitude)

A) Realize that we must get up mentally and stop the opponent

B) Can’t go on the field emotionally down; must be ready to play and change the momentum.

C) Accept the challenge of stopping the offense; we don’t blame or point fingers at anyone.

2. How to handle Sudden Change

A) Always huddle up as a defensive team before you go back on the field

B) Think and Talk turnover

C) Running and Hitting

D) Must think of keeping opponent out of end zone

3. What Sudden Change does

A) When we stop the offense, it gives us the emotional lift

B) When we stop the offense, it will keep points off the scoreboard

C) Makes us a great defensive team

How to Eliminate Big Plays

“KEEP THE CUP”

KEEP THE CUP is a concept we will use to teach leverage vs. a ball carrier.

3 LEVERAGE PRINCIPLES

1. FORCE: THE DESCRIPITION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUTSIDE LEVERAGE ON A BALL CARRIER.

2. PURSUIT: THE DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSIDE LEVERAGE ON A BALL CARRIER.

3. FILL: THE DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MIDDLE PORTION BETWEEN FORCE AND PURSUIT.

KEEPING THE CUP GREATLY DIMINISHES THE CHANCE FOR GIVING UP A BIG PLAY!

GOAL LINEThe goal line represents the last opportunity the defense has to stop the offense

from scoring.

1. What does it take on the Goal Line

A) Attitude - nobody gets in our end zone

B) Extra concentration and a higher intensity level on every play

C) Big play mentality - somebody needs to rise to the occasion and make the big play.

2. How to play at the Goal Line

A) Maintain leverage, stay low and penetrate the offensive side of the ball.

B) Play your responsibility first

C) Play one play at a time

3. What the Goal Line does for us

A) Keeps points off the board

B) Demoralizes the offense

C) Puts momentum on our side

D) Makes us a great defensive team

ELIMINATE PENALTIES Eliminating penalties means getting rid of mental mistakes that handicap the

team.

1. What it takes to Eliminate Penalties

A) Know and understand the rules

B) Play “smart” football (know when to back off)

C) Concentration and discipline

2. How to Eliminate Penalties

A) Play snap to whistle

B) Practice smart and hard (practice how we play)

3. What it does

A) Prevents offenses from getting extra chances

B) Prevents offenses from getting “free” yardage

C) Helps keep you from beating yourself


ENTHUSIASMEnthusiasm is an inspired attitude for the pursuit of excellence.

1. What it takes to have Enthusiasm

A) Mental Discipline - getting yourself into the right frame of mind.

B) Confidence - know your assignments, know you are in condition

C) You must want to be the best football player you can be

D) Commitment to hard work

2. How to play with Enthusiasm

A) Every drill you do and every play you play, give maximum effort

(practice habit)

B) Be a positive player (encourage teammates)

C) Give all of yourself towards the team

D) Celebrate with your teammates after a big hit, turnover, or big play

3. What does Enthusiasm do

A) Brings the entire team’s level up.

B) Gets the crowd behind us

C) Discourages opponents


ONE PLAY AT A TIMEThere are 5 phases to every football play, each is of vital importance to the next.

You cannot have a successful play unless you execute each phase properly.

1. Call: Get and understand each phase of the call and understand what it means to you.

2. Recognition of Formation: We must recognize each offensive formation and communicate it to each other. We must know it’s strength, weaknesses, and tendencies and how each of these affect the call.

3. Alignment: We must take the exact alignment required by the call and dictated by the offensive formation. Always align in the best position for you to execute your responsibility. 80% of all errors come as a result of poor alignment.

4. Key: Your key is a tool to give you every advantage over what the offense can do to you. It will never lie.

5. Execution: If we have taken care of the previous 4 phases, then execution becomes the key to playing great defense. We are going to execute with intelligence, desire, and enthusiasm.

There are a handful of plays (4 or 5) that will determine the outcome of the game. We need to make the majority of these plays to WIN. Many of these plays occur in the 4th quarter. We must be dominant in the 4th quarter to be a great defensive team.

DOWN AND DISTANCETHEORY

As a Defensive Unit, we must at all times know the down and distance situation. Our opponents will, in most instances, classify themselves according to down and distance as to the formations they will use, and the type of play (pass) or (run-inside or outside) we should be expecting. With this in mind, you should memorize the following down and distance chart to better help you understand how we try to set our Defenses up and prepare yourself for the situations that will present themselves.

1st & 102nd & 1-2 (Waste Down)2nd & 3-6 (Normal)2nd & 7 or more (Long)3rd & 1-2 (Short)3rd & 3-5 (Medium)3rd & 6 or more (Long)

A. 1st & 10

We must expect in this instance either pass or run and use one of our combination defenses which gives us an excellent running defense plus a strong passing defense. At times, due to calculated frequencies through our scouting system, we may concentrate more emphasis on one phase of their attack rather than the other in this particular down and distance. Good time to offset or use sound stunt and cause blocking problems.

B. 2nd & 1-2 - Waste Down

Many teams have a tendency to go for a home run play on 2nd & 1-2.

D. 2nd & 3-6 yds (Medium)

In this situation percentages tend to show that most teams will favor their running attacks, although this does not eliminate the possibility of the pass. Due to such a percentage, we would tend to select one of our running defenses that is designed to impair our opponents’ running game, but still gives us ample pass coverage.

D. 2nd & 7 or more (Long)

This situation is predicated by success or failure on 1st down. If the offense ran the ball and got stopped, greater chance of pass. If the offense passed the ball and it was incomplete greater chance of run. Know what happened on 1st down!

E. 3rd & 1-2 (Short)

We must expect our opponents to select their best offensive play in this situation. We will definitely concentrate on stopping their best play with our best running defense. Our theory is to meet strength with strength in this situation. We must stop their offense for no gain or a loss in this situation.

F. 3rd & 3-6 (Medium)

We regard this situation in theory the same as 2nd & Normal, but whatever the offense selects to run against us, we must hold them to less than 6 yards to force them into a kicking situation.

G. 3rd & 6 or more (Long)

In this situation we find through percentages that most of our opponents tend to rely upon their passing game more frequently than their running game. With this in mind we will select one of our defenses that is designed to give us maximum pass coverage. In other instances, we must select one of our blitzing defenses to put pressure on the opposing quarterbacks, thus disturbing the timing of their passing attack.

General Information

HUDDLE PROCEDURE

LINE UP:

1. TACKLES SET HUDDLE 3 YARDS FROM FOOTBALL.

2. FEET – SHOULDERS WIDTH APART AND PARALLEL.

3. HEAD AND EYES UP.

4. SAM LB OR NICKEL MAKE THE DOWN AND DISTANCE CALL.

5. WILL LB MAKE PERSONNEL IDENTIFICATION. (EX: 21, 11, 12, ETC.)

6. MIKE OR ANY DESIGNATED LB MAKE DEFENSIVE CALL AND ANY ALERT CALL.

*NOTE: SUBSTITUTION MUST BE MADE ON THE RUN; CALL OUT THE NAME OF THE MAN BEING REPLACED.

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COMMUNICATIONS

1. Inside linebackers make a Left or Right call to set the fronts alignment. They will also stick out their arm to the strength side.

2. LB’s make any adjustment calls (defensive audibles) versus a change by offensive alignment. Sam and Will will support the call.

3. Secondary makes calls versus motion that forces a change in coverage. Ex: Cover 31 Read and offense motions from pro to slot, cover 3 check 1 Read.

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CALL END – Defensive lineman aligned to the call side of the defense.

TACKLE - Defensive lineman aligned inside on the call side of the defense.

NOSE – Defensive lineman aligned on the center away side of the defense.

AWAY END – Defensive lineman aligned to the away side of the defense.

WILL – OLB aligned to the defensive call.

MIKE – Middle linebacker.

SAM – OLB aligned away from the defensive call.

LEFT CORNER – Corner aligned to left side.

STRONG SAFETY – Safety aligned to the TE side.

FREE SAFETY – Safety aligned away from TE.

RIGHT CORNER – Corner aligned to the right side.

DEFENSIVE TECHNIQUE NUMBERING SYSTEM

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LOOSE 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SH 0 WK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LOOSE 9 9

1. Each number represents an alignment on an offensive lineman.

2. The numbered technique correlates to your gap responsibility.

Coaching Point: A “Zero” added to any technique number will beused to describe LB’s alignment: 30, 50, 10, etc…

DEFENSIVE GAP IDENTIFICATION

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ALLEY D C B A A B C D ALLEY

General1. Solid side – Side to the TE (Y).2. Flex Side – Side away from TE (Y).3. Strong – Passing strength.4. Weak – Away from passing strength.5. Core – Area between the TE & flex OT. In 22 personnel between Y and U.6. Stunts – Line movements from base alignments to attack the running game.7. Games – Twisting movements used by DL to rush the passer.8. Ice – Call that takes off a stunt and puts DL in base technique.9. Zone Blitz – Blitz that has a DL replace coverage responsibility of LB/DB.10. Empty – Any formation with no RB in the backfield.11. Closed Call – The call side of the defense.

Front1. Eagle Side – Side of a defensive front with the 3 tech.2. Bubble Side – Side of a defensive front with the 1 tech.3. Over – Front with the eagle side put to the solid side.4. Under – Front with the eagle side put to the flex side.5. Under Nike – vs. 2 x 2 play Over. Vs. 3 x 1 play under.6. Over Nike – vs. 2 x 2 play Under. Vs. 3 x 1 play over.7. “G” – Front alignment in which the shade shifts over to a 1 tech.8. Even – Both N and T play a 2 tech .9. Split – Front with both interior linemen in a 3 tech. for pass rush. Ends are

in a loose 9 tech.10. Split Over – Front in which both interior linemen line up in a 3 technique.

The flex side DT spikes to A gap to create an Over fit.11. Split Under – Front in which both interior linemen line up in a 3 tech. The

solid side DT spikes to A gap to create an Under fit. 12. Over Gus – Front with the N in a 1 tech and call side DE in a 9 tech.13. Heavy – 2 gap technique by DT.14. Bear – Front with N in 0 tech, away from DE 3 tech and Sam in a loose 6

tech.15. Stud – Call side DE in a 9 tech.16. Stem – DE in a 9 tech. versus wing.17. Screw – 9 tech. alignment with C gap responsibility.

DEFENSIVE TERMINOLOGY


Line Movements (Stunts)1. Spike – 3 Tech. to A gap.2. Stick – DE to B gap. 3. Longstick – DE to A gap.4. Pirate – DE sticks and 3 Tech. spikes.5. Hot – Moving one gap to the outside.6. Gap – Moving from A gap to A gap.7. Nail – Line stunt between End and Tackle to stop Q series to 3 Tech.8. Stab – Eat to both sides of the front.9. Slant – Interior movement to call side.10. Angle – Interior movement away from call side.

Run Technique1. Box – Run support technique maintaining outside leverage.2. Spill – Run support technique maintaining inside leverage.3. Veer – Possible change of run responsibility between DL and LB/S on

bubble side.4. CQ – Cutback to QB responsibility.5. Q – No veer – DE has QB and LB has FB.

Line Games1. Nut – Interior game with N penetrating first, T wrapping second.2. Ton – Interior game with T penetrating first, N wrapping second.3. Tex – Outside game with T first, DE looping inside second.4. Exit – Outside game with DE first N looping outside second.5. Pick – Nut or Ton based on protection.6. Tempe – Tex on call side and Exit on away side.7. Texas – Tex on both sides – split front8. El Paso – Exit on both sides9. Panther – DE’s first, N/T looping opposite sides for contain.10. Sicum – Split front with N or T countering to A gap.


Coverage Terminology1. Seam Alert – Denotes that 2 or more receivers are split away from the core

formation alerting the defense to seam routes in 1 back sets.2. Rock & Roll – Adjustment between Safeties exchanging responsibilities on

motion by a WR or RB. 3. Carry – Technique used to take away vertical route.4. Wall – Technique used to run with crossing routes in man coverage.5. Reggie – 2 defensive players key the same back to determine responsibility

in man to man coverage. 6. Trio – 3 defensive players key 2 backs to determine responsibility in man to

man coverage.7. 1 Read – vs. 2 speed – A read coverage between a LB, Safety & a Corner.8. Mix – vs. 2 speed – A read coverage between both Safeties & a Corner.

Bronco Coverage1. Bronco Player (Br)– Relate to #2 and #3. Protect seam, handle #2 or #3 to

flat.2. Final 3 (F3) – Relate to #3, he goes flat, push to #2.3. Gut – DL goes from Br to F3 player. 4. Get up & Go – DL bumps out to become Bronco player.5. Alert Over – High/low concept between DB & Bronco when 1 & 2 are

stacked.6. Stack – Inside/outside concept between Br & F3 when 2 & 3 are stacked.7. Bunch – Cone concept between DB, Br & F3 when 1,2 & 3 are in a bunch.

Man Coverage1. Peel – Coverage technique in which an outside rusher has an outside

releasing back. 2. Hug – All blitzers responsible for back if he protects your gap. 3. Banjo – Inside-out concept between 2 players.4. Bump – Player responsible for WR on LOS vs. stack will play bump tech.

DL TERMINOLOGY

Aiming Point Point of attack.

Back Block The center blocking back on a defensive tackle with a guard pulling.

Base Block A block straight forward (one on one).

Box Taking blocks on with the inside shoulder.

Buzz A pass drop technique (flat).

Chase A technique following a play away from the point of attack behind

the line of scrimmage.

Cocked An alignment by the defensive end that is one yard outside the

offensive player angled in, or tackle.

Cut Off Block A block that attempts to establish inside position.

Double Team Two offensive lineman blocking one defensive lineman.

Escape A technique used to escape from blocks.

Exit An end and tackle stunt.

Flash Quick pass set by an offensive lineman then a download release.

Flush A three man stunt.

Fold A blocking scheme to call side with the tackle blocking down and

the guard pulling around to block the linebacker.

G A blocking scheme to call side with the tight end and tackle both

blocking down and the on side guard pulling.

Jet A call that puts all defensive linemen in a pass rush mode.

King The technique used by the defensive end to cover a back during a

blitz call.

Split A pass rush front with both tackles aligned in loose three techniques.

Gut Block A blocking scheme that the offensive guard blocks out and the

offensive tackle pulls around to the inside and blocks the linebacker.

High Hat A pass read by an offensive linemen.

Hips in the Hole A technique used to beat a block when the blocker is trying to reach

the defensive lineman.

Hot A technique by the tackle to cross lineman’s face to outside.

Influence Your key showing pass then pulling to the outside.

Key A visual starting point, before the ball is snapped.

Kick Out Block Either a back or lineman attempting to kick the defensive lineman

inside out.

Lawn Mower A tackling technique used on a escaping QB.

Log/Roll Left/Right directional call for pass rush stunts.

DL TERMINOLOGY

Looper A player who loops behind the penetrator in a stunt.

Low Hat A run read by a offensive lineman.

Natural The natural exchange of pass rush lanes.

Panther A four man pass rush stunt.

Penetrator The first man in a pass rush stunt.

Power Scoop The blockers initially attacking one defensive lineman with the

outside blocker gaining inside position and inside blocker releasing.

Power Slip Two blockers initially attacking on defensive lineman with the inside

blocker gaining outside position and the outside blocker releasing.

Reach Block The offensive lineman attempting to obtain a outside leverage.

Ricochet A technique used in pushing off a moving opponent.

Scoop A blocker on the outside trying for inside position on the defender

with your key releasing inside.

Sicum A called stunt for the defensive tackles.

Spill A technique used in taking on kick out blocks with the outside

shoulder.

Spin A counter technique only when at the level of the QB.

Ted Block A blocking scheme to the call side when the tight end blocks down

and the offensive tackle pulls around.

Tex A tackle and end split.

Texas A four man stunt.

Trap Block Your key releasing and the opposite lineman coming to perform a

kick out block.

Two Way Go A rush option to either the inside or the outside of the pass blocker.

TACKLES:

Arrow Angle to side ‘A’ gap (read the center).

Hot Telling tackle to loop outside.

Nail 1 tech tackle to angle across the centers face.

Spike Tackle take a lateral step to ‘A’ gap.

ENDS:

Long Stick A two gap angle stunt inside (when going two gaps, always angle)

Stick A one gap stunt inside. (Could be a slant or angle depending on run/

pass pre-snap look)

LB TERMINOLOGY

Block Protection

High – Block above the waist.

Cut – Block below the waist.

Crack – Blocking coming from the outside – in.

Blocking Schemes

Base – Lineman blocking straight ahead.

Down – Lineman blocking down to next player inside his alignment.

Cut-off (Backside) – Lineman putting himself between defender and back.

Reach – Lineman blocking to outside shoulder of player aligned head-up or outside of him.

G – Pull by guard or tackle across the ball.

CTR – Pull by guard or tackle across the ball.

Ted – TE down – tackle around.

Kick out – Back or lineman blocking from inside out.

Pursuit

Shuffle/Up & In – Controlled movement not crossing feet, staying low square attack LOS.

Shuffle/Cutback – Controlled movement no crossing feet, staying low and square back hip of ball carrier.

Alley – Faster movement. Turn hips and run inside out to ball.

Run through – Attacking gap or L.O.S straight ahead.

Deep Angle – Angle away from L.O.S. to save touchdown.

Tackling

Angle tackle – Tackle from side putting head across ball carrier – aiming for far armpit.

Straight on tackle – Chest to chest contact – slide head to side.

Sideline tackle/inside-out – Angle tackle using sideline as helper.

Open field “cup” tackling – Keeping ball inside and in front working with teammate.

LB TERMINOLOGY

Turnovers

Fumble recover/possession – Recovering ball finishing in fetal position.

Fumble recovery/scoop & score – Picking up ball like “shortstop” and securing it for return.

Stripping – Punching or ripping ball from ball carrier.

Interception – catching opponents pass, securing ball for return.

Blitz

Outside blitz contain – Rushing pre-determined gap keeping ball inside (box).

Inside blitz – Rushing predetermined gap coming under back block (spill).

Hug – Attacking back you have in coverage when he blocks.

Backfield Actions

Flow – Both backs to TE.

Flood – Both backs away from TE.

Split– One back to TE – one back away from TE..

Backfield Tracks

Tite – Backs angle is between tackle box (ex. Iso, inside zone).

Power – Backs angle is right over tackle (ex. Power).

Stretch – Backs angle is outside tackle box (ex. toss, speed option).

CTR – Backs angle starts like Tite then comes back (alert RB steps: side or back)

Run Techniques

Box – Taking blocker on with inside arm, keeping outside free.

Spill – Taking blocker on with outside arm – coming under blocker.

Overtop – Shuffle pursuit – Past center, inside out to ball, no cut back.

Cutback – Shuffle pursuit staying behind ball on back hip of ball carrier, attacking L.O.S. up/in.

Chase – Pursuing ball on offensive side of L.O.S.

Fold – Pursuing ball away on defensive side of L.O.S.

LB TERMINOLOGY

Pass Techniques

Zone

Seam – Pass drop tech that takes you 10-12 yards deep defending hook to curl zones.

Vertical – Pass drop tech that takes you to deep middle 1/3 – between hashes.

Sit Down – Pass drop tech that takes you to hole between Sam and Will.

Buzz – Pass drop tech that takes you from curl to flat.

Bronco - Pass drop tech vs. #2 rec that takes you from seam to flat.

Final 3 – Pass drop tech vs. #3 that takes you to wall in #3’s direction.

Red 2 – Pass drop used in red zone that means less depth more width. Jump underneath routes.

Man

Outside Man – m/m coverage favoring outside shoulder and routes of receiver (help inside)

Inside Man (Blitz) – m/m coverage favoring inside shoulder and routes of receiver (no help!)

Plugger – Short hole player (5-yds.) over ball helping on crossing routes. Read QB – let him take you to the ball.

Pass Zones

Hook – Pass zone defined 10-12 yards deep over alignment of TE.

Curl – Pass zone defined 10-12 yards deep between hook and flat.

Flat – Pass zone defined 1-10 yards deep between TE alignment and sideline.

Hole – Pass zone defined 10-12 yards deep between strong and weak hook over middle.

Deep Middle – Middle 1/3 of field between hashes.

Pass Actions

Drop-back Pass – QB drops straight back between tackles.

Sprint out Pass – QB attacks perimeter outside of tackles.

Dash – QB drops back the attacks perimeter outside of tackles.

Play action Flow – QB fakes run both backs to TE.

Play action Flood – QB fakes run both backs away from TE.

Play action Split – Also know as “boot” or “waggle” – QB fakes run one way and attacks perimeter opposite from the fake.

Naked – QB fakes run one way to both back and attacks perimeter opposite from fake.

LB TERMINOLOGY

Rules and Alignment

Base Rules – Starting alignment for Over and Under defenses.

Slot Rules – Adjustment vs. slot formation with Over 3and Over 2.

Trey Rules – Adjustment vs. 3 by 1 set away from TE.

Trip Rules – Adjustments vs. 3 by 1 set to TE.

Nickel Rules – Alignment setting N/S to #2 rec mike in middle, Will away from nickel.

Backer Rules – Adjustment in Over 3 vs. two WR’s away from call side.

Motions/Shifts

Strong – TB or FB motion to TE.

Weak – TB or FB motion away from TE.

Zoom – WR motion crossing formation – changing strength.

Zip – WR motion “in” not crossing formation – no change of strength.

Tag – WR or TE motion starts in and returns out.

Yukon – TE motion crossing the formation.

TE Trade – TE shifts from one side of formation to the other.

Other Terms

Bluff – Aligning in (up) blitz position – but not blitzing.

“Color in the Hole” – Closed path to ball or your gap – work one gap wider.

“Drive” – Break on the QB’s throwing motion.

“Focus on Man” – Zone coverage 90 % focus on QB.

“Key” – Tool that starts your movement

(Initial Key=Back ; Confirmation Key =Lineman)

Secondary contain – LB coming out of coverage when initial contain broken

Show – Aligning in (up) blitz position on snap of ball.

Square up – Term used in pass drop when QB sets to throw.

Stem – Moving from one alignment to another.

Loose 2 – Alignment used on 3rd X-Long situations

Red 2 – Alignment used in red zone, alerts and width of drops.

DB TERMINOLOGY

Split Rules

Cut – Receiver + 3 yards from the hash.

Normal – Receiver +5 yards from the hash.

Stretch – Receiver -3 yards from the number.

Bunch – Receiver within a yard apart.

Back Action

Outside the Box – Run outside the tackles.

Inside the Box – Play action pass between the guards, weak or strong.

Flow – Back strong.

Flood – Backs weak.

Split – Backs split.

Pre snap reads:

1. Ball on hash or middle

2. WR splits

3. Run or pass

4. Threats in your area

Run and Support

Pursuit – An all out effort to the ball with proper angles. Never follow another player and swarm the ball.

Force – Primary run technique with outside arm free.

Over the top – Inside out pursuit to the ball, check reverse.

Save the touchdown – Secondary run support technique, force the runner inside.

Crack/Replace – Secondary run support technique, when your primary threat blocks another teammate, you become force players.

DB TERMINOLOGY

Pass Technique

Lock – Man on #1 unless immediate under route.

Bronco Player – Seam to flat player.

Buzz – Work underneath #1.

Curl/Flat Player – Work through #2 to curl to flat area.

Wall – Playing inside technique on #2, forcing him to go around you.

I got your back – 3 by 1 formation, backside safety be aware of #3.

Reroute – Flat technique jam #1, then sink with him until you find out what #2 is doing.

Range – Soft technique, be deeper than any threat in your area, read the QB.

Press – Tough jam on the receiver when he is on the L.O.S.

Red Zone – +20 going in.

Stem – DB move into position prior to ball being snapped.

Pass Routes

China – Call made by the corner to alert the LB or safety that #1 stopped and #2 is running a corner.

High/Low – Something in front alert, something behind..

Tier – Three level routes.

Boot – Backs split.

Naked – Backs the same way.

Waggle – Boot/naked with OL pulling.

Play action – Run fake with deep routes.

Screen – Another way to run the sweep with a WR or RB.

Offensive Terminology

OFFENSIVE PERSONNEL COMBINATIONS

Base offensive personnel, are 2 receivers, 2 running backs, and 1 TE. Since the offenses are now using varied personnel combinations, we will use the following codes in referring to the different combinations on the field.

X

Z

Y

F

T

00 0RB 0TE5WR

01 0RB 1TE4WR

10 1RB 0TE4WR

11 1RB 1TE3WR

12 1RB 2TE2WR

13 1RB 3TE1WR

20 2RB 0TE3WR

21 2RB 1TE2WR

22 2RB 2TE1WR

23 2RB 3TE 0WR32 3RB 2TE 0WR

PERS. RB’S TE’S WR’S

OFFENSIVE PERSONNEL

T = Tailback Z = Flanker W = 4th Wide ReceiverF = Fullback X = Split End H = 3rd Tight EndQB = Quarterback S = 3rd Wide ReceiverY = Tight End U = 2nd Tight End to Weak Side

1. Each offensive set is divided into a strong and weak side which is determined by the TE.

2. All potential receivers will be numbered as to where they align in the formation.

3. If no TE or 2, TE call is to the passing strength.4. For balanced sets in the middle of the field, strength will be to the defensive

left. If a balanced set is on the hash, the strength will be called to the field.

T

F

XZQB

#3 STRONG #2 WEAK

#4 STRONG #3 WEAK TF

X

Z

Y

#1 #1 #1#1

#2

#3 #2

X

S

T

Z

Y

#1#1

#2

#3

#2

X

S Z

Y

T

#1 #1

#2

#2#3

X

T

U

Z

Y

#1 #1#2 #2

#3

X

SW

Y

Z

#1#1#2

#2#3

OFFENSIVE PERSONNEL GROUPINGS

All formations can be placed into personnel groupings. The first number is the number of backs in the formation. The second number in the number of Tight Ends in the formation. For example “21” would be 2 backs and 1 TE.

21 Personnel

22 Personnel

11 Personnel

PRO SLOT

TITE WING

SINGLE TRIPS

TREY

PRO WIDE PRO WIDESTACK

12 Personnel

30 Personnel

ACE KING

SINGLE WING

BONE OPEN

POWER I FAR

10 Personnel

DOUBLES TRIPS OPEN

TRIPS WING

31 Personnel

20 PersonnelOPEN

23 Personnel

TIGHT WING

00 Personnel

TRIPS OPEN EMPTY

TRIPS EMPTY

01 Personnel

32 Personnel

FULL HOUSE

FAR I

NEAR

POWER INEAR

POWER I FAR

I SPLIT

FAR

BACKFIELD SETS

NEAR I

1. Y The primary TE.

2. X The wide receiver aligned to the flex side on L.O.S.

3. Z The wide receiver aligned to the TE side off L.O.S.

4. SLOT A formation with the Z and the X receivers aligned to the same side.

5. U The second TE in 2-TE formations.

6. MOTION Anytime an eligible receiver crosses formation.

7. F MOTION Whenever any back motions, the motion is determined by where he is when the ball is snapped.

8. Y SHIFT Y aligns off the line, then motions across the formation and resets.

9. Y TRADE Y shifts from on the line of scrimmage and crosses to opposite side and resets.

10. YUKON Y steps off the line and motions across the formation without resetting.

OFFENSIVE TERMINOLOGY

NEAR I MOTION

WING I MOTION

FAR I MOTION

SLOT I MOTION

NOTE: IF T MOTIONS, LEAVE OFF THE I. FOR EXAMPLE, NEAR MOTION, WINGMOTION, FAR MOTION, SLOT MOTION, ETC.

FORMATION RECOGNITION

CALLING THE FORMATION

Offensive formations are broken down into four parts and are called in the following order:

1. Name of the motion if applicable (Z motion, Near I Motion, etc).

2. Name of ending formation by position of backs. (split, I, near I, far I, etc…)

3. Position of the receivers (slot, wing, crack).

4. The strength of the formation by run strength. (Right or Left).

5. In two back formations, if the TE (Y) and the Flanker (Z) are on the same side. This is an example of “PRO” formation.

If the Flanker and the Split end are on the same side, this is a form of a “SLOT” formation.

I PRO LEFT

SPLIT SLOT LEFT

Z

Y X

X

Z

Y

TB

FB

TBFB

BACKFIELD SETS “T” OR “F” BACKFIELD POSITIONS

FAR

I

FAR I SPLIT CHANGE

SPLIT

NEAR I

NEAR

T=TAILBACK

F=FULLBACK

SPLIT=T aligned away from Y with Fon Y side.

NEAR=T aligned to Y side with F behind center.

FAR=T aligned away from Y with Fbehind center.

I=T aligned behind F over center. NEAR I=T aligned as an I back withF in strong position.

FAR I=T aligned as an I back with F in weak position.

SPLIT CHANGE=Can be any of the above sets with F and T exchanging alignment.

Y

YY

Y

Y

Y

Y

Z

ZZ

Z

Z

Z

Z

X

X

X X

X X

X

F

F

FF

F

T

F

F

T

T

T

T

TT

SINGLE BACK SETS

ACE

SINGLE

TRIPS

OFF I PRO

Between TE and widest receiver

ACE OFF=TE off the line.

ACE=On the line in the normal TE position.

Between Tackle and widest receiverOn the L.O.S. between Tackle and widest receiver.

Y Y

Y

Y

ZZ

Z

ZX

XX

X

T

S

U

S

T

T

T

U

TRIPS WING

YZ

X

T

S

Off the line 1-3 yards from TE

YZX

S

TSINGLE FLIP

X

T

ZS W

GUN NEAR DEUCE

ZSW

X

GUN FAR TRIPS OPENT

REMAINING RUNNINGBACKALIGNMENTS

ACE

In one-back sets when the remaining back is directly behind the QB, it is referred to “DOT”

UZX

Y

TFAR ACE

In one-back sets when the remaining back isoffset to the TE, it is referred to as “FAR”

UZX

Y

T

NEAR ACE

In one-back sets when the remaining back isoffset away from the TE, it is referred to as “NEAR”

UZX

Y

T

POSITION ALIGNMENTSTIGHT END

Y TIGHT END

Designates tight receiver normally aligned on the line of scrimmage on the strong side of the formation.

Y NORMAL=On the line 1 yard from the Tackle

Y OFF=Off the line 1-3 yards from Tackle

Y OPEN=5 or more yard split from Tackle onthe line of scrimmage, usually a pass alert

Y STUD=The TE that we declare as dominant for alignment strength in a multiple TE offense is called the STUD

Y EXCHANGE=Y aligned outside the receiver

ZOO=Anytime Y lines up or shifts into the backfield, it is called ZOO

Y

Y

Z

Y

Y

Y

Stud

Z

Z

Y

X

Z

Z

X

X

X Z

X

X

U

T F

T

T F F T

T F

T F

WIDE=5 or more yard split from Tackle onThe line of scrimmage, usually a pass alert

Y XZ

F T

RECEIVER RECOGNITION “Z” RECEIVER

Z RECEIVER

Designates wide receiver aligned off the line of scrimmage on the strong side of formation Z NORMAL=On or outside the numbers

Z NASTY=Inside the numbers 4-6 yards from TE

Z-WING=1-3 yards outside TE

SLOT=Z & X are on the same side of the formation

FLIP=Z & X are on the same side of the formation and the inside receiver is on the line of scrimmage

YZ

X

T F

YZ

X

T F

YZ

X

T F

YZ

X

T F

YZ

X

T F

RECEIVER RECOGNITION “X” RECEIVER

X RECEIVER

Designates wide receiver aligned on the line of scrimmage on the weak side of formation X NORMAL=On or outside the numbers

X NASTY=Inside the numbers 4-6 yards from Tackle

X TIGHT=On the line of scrimmage at normal TE position

YZ

X

T F

YZ

X

T F

YZX

T F

WR MOTIONS

X

T

ZY

F

ZOOM MOTION - Anytime a wide receiver goes in motion across the formation.

X

T

ZY

F

X

T

ZY

F

X

T

ZY

F

Z TAG - Anytime a receiver motions into the formation and then reverses his path back out, it is called TAG

Z ZIP AND Z GHOST - Anytime a wide receiver motions into the formation, but by design does not reach the formation, it is called ZIP MOTION. IF he continues behind the back it is called GHOST MOTION.

Z FLY - Anytime a wide receiver goes in fast motion across the formation, and the ball is snapped while he is within the core, it is called FLY MOTION.

ZIP

GHOST

ZOOM

TE MOTIONS

X

T

ZY

F

Y MOTION - Anytime a TE motions from his off position

X

T

ZY

F

X

T

Z

Y

F

X

T

ZY

F

Y SHIFT - Anytime a TE motions from his off position & resets on the other side of the formation, it is called Y SHIFT MOTION

Y TAG - Anytime a TE motions into the formation then reverses his path back out, it is called Y TAG.

Y-YUKON - Anytime a TE steps back and motions across the formation

Y

X

Y Z

Y

Z

TE MOTIONS

Z

T

XY

F

Y TRADE - Anytime a TE shifts across the formation then resets.

Y

Z X

Run Concepts

2 BACK RUNS

Y

F

Y

YY

ISO LEAD DRAW

OUTSIDE ZONE ISO WEAK

T

F

T

F

T

F

T

2 BACK RUNS

Y

F

Y

OYY O

SPLIT ZONE POWER O

COUNTER OF COUNTER OF WEAK

T

F

T

F

T

F

T

O

2 BACK RUN ACTIONS

Y

F

Y

FLOW RUN - Both backs toward TE

T

F

T

Y

FLOOD RUN - Both backs away from TE

F

T

Y

F

FLOP RUN

T

SPLIT RUN - TB toward TE FB away from TE

- TB away from TE FB toward TE

RUN ACTIONS

TOSS

DIVE

COUNTER

DRAW

INSIDE ZONE

OUTSIDE ZONE

Passing Concepts

PASSING CONCEPTS

ANGLEDIG

STAR

CURL/FLATSAIL

SCISSORS

OVER DELTA

NCAA

16-20 yds

12 yds

PASSING CONCEPTS

SEAMS

STAR

UNDER DIG

SMASH OVER

OPTIONS

12 yds

DIG UNDER

10-12 yds

DELTA

NIF FIN

PASSING CONCEPTS

BUC PASS

TEXAS3 LEVELS

NAKED OFD

NAKED TRANS-CONTINENTAL

DOUBLE POST

Y STICK

15-18 yds

OUT

FLAT

DRAG

GO FLAT

PASS SERIES

DROPBACK PASS (DB) - Backs divide to opposite sides

FLOOD PASS - Backs go away from TE and TE goes vertical.

FLOW PASS - Backs go to the TE and TE goes vertical.

FIRE PASS - Backs go to the TE and TE drags.

BOOT SERIES

WAGGLE - Boot with guard pull

PIN - Boot Pass with no guard pull. TE Blocks end.

NAKED – Run action away from boot. TE Blocks, then releases.

BOOT- Boot with no guard pull..

PASS ROUTES

X

T

ZY

F

WHEEL

NIF

OPTIONDRIVE

ANGLE

SEAMSAIL

FLAT

FLARE

T

DRAG

DIG

SEAM

SAIL

WHEEL

STICKHOOK

NIF

ARROW

T

X

BACK ROUTES

TE ROUTES WR ROUTES

UNDER

SLANT

HITCH

FLAT

DIG

CURLOUT

COMEBACK

TAKE OFF

POST CORNER

WHEEL

NIF

Y

FINFIN

FIN

Base Defenses

Base Defenses

FRONTS

Over

C

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

C

Closed Call – Y

Call End – Defensive end to the call. 8 Tech.

Tackle – Call side. 3 Tech.

Nose – Away side. Weak shade Tech. (possible G – 1)

Away End - Defensive end away from call. 6 Tech.

Will - OLB aligned to the defensive call

Mike - Middle linebacker

Sam – OLB aligned away from the defensive call

Left Corner - Corner aligned to the left side

Strong Safety - Safety aligned to the solid side.

Free Safety – Safety aligned to flex side.

Right Corner - Corner aligned to the right side

Over Run StuntsOver Run Stunts

NTNT

Over “Stick”

COACHING POINTS:

NOSE- LOOP FOR CONTAIN TO AWAY SIDE VS. PASSAWAY END- HARD ANGLE MOVE TO ‘B’ GAP

COACHING POINTS:

CALL END- HARD ANGLE MOVE TO ‘C’ GAP

Over “Buck”

E EE E

DESCRIPTION

This is a pass rush front designed to take advantage of protections.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Closed Call = Over front Y TE.

2. DL still playing base technique

Over Gus Over Gus

Over GusOver Gus

Z

X

T

C C

FS

MW

S/N

SS

Y

E NT E

POS ALIGN TECH KEY RUN TO RUN AWAY

PASS OPTION

COMMENTS

CALL END

9 BASE BALL D GAP QB TO CHASE

OUTSIDE RUSH LANE

CONTAIN

DIVE TO QB

TACKLE 3 BASE BALL B/A GAP B/A TO PURSUE

INSIDE RUSH LANE

DIVE

NOSE 1 BASE BALL A GAP PURSUE INSIDE RUSH LANE

DIVE

AWAY END

6 BASE BALL C GAP QB TO CHASE

OUTSIDE RUSH LANE

CONTAIN

DIVE TO QB

Over Gus StuntsOver Gus Stunts

E NT E

OVER GUS ‘EXIT’

E NT E

OVER GUS ‘JET’

E NT E

OVER GUS ‘TON’

E NT E

OVER GUS ‘TEX’

2 1

12 1 2

E NT E

OVER GUS ‘TEMPE’

LT. CALL

E NT E

OVER GUS ‘PANTHER’

1 2 1 22 1 12

COACHING POINTS:

NOSE – MOVE - TO 2I. ENDS CONTAIN RUSH

TACKLE – 2 WAY GO

CALL END – MOVE TO 9

COACHING POINTS: NOSE – STEP HARD ‘A’ GAP – DRAW GUARD’S BLOCK THEN LOOP FOR CONTAIN

AWAY END – TWO STEPS UP THE FIELD, EAR HOLE GUARD THEN VERTICAL

COACHING POINTS: TACKLE – ATTACK ‘B’ GAP AND WORK TO INSIDE NUMBER OF OT. PICK HIM AND RICOCHET TO QB CONTAINCALL END –SELL IT UP THE FIELD, THEN REDIRECT, LET TACKLE CLEAR, THEN HARD INSIDE

COACHING POINTS: NOSE – STEP THEN LOOP TO CALL SIDE ‘A’ GAPTACKLE – SPIKE TO ‘A’ GAP PENETRATEEND – CONTAIN RUSH

COACHING POINTS: NOSE – STEP UP TO LET TACKLE CLEAR LOOP FOR CONTAIN TO CALL SIDETACKLE – LOOP FOR CONTAIN TO AWAY SIDEBOTH ENDS – UP THE FIELD TWO STEPS, THEN HARD INSIDE

COACHING POINTS: TEX TO CALL SIDE, AND EXIT TO AWAY SIDE.SHOULD BE GREAT VS. DRAW & SCREEN.CALL SIDE END AND AWAY SIDE TACKLE CAN’T BE EARLY

Under

C

FSSS

WM

S E TN E

C

Closed Call – Y


Tackle – Away from call. 3 Tech.

Nose – To the call. Shade Tech. (Possible G – 1).

Away End- Defensive away from call. Loose 6 Tech.

Will - OLB aligned on away side of defense


Sam - OLB aligned on closed side of defense



Free Safety - Safety aligned to the flex side.


Even

C

FSSS

MW S

E NT E

C

Closed Call – Y

Call End – Defensive end to the call. 8 Tech or a 6 Tech.

Tackle – To the call. 2 Tech.

Nose – Away from the call. 2 Tech.

Away End- Defensive away end from call. 6 Tech.

Will - OLB aligned to the call side of defense


Sam - OLB aligned away from the call side of defense



Free Safety - Safety aligned to the flex side.


DESCRIPTION

This is a pass rush front designed to take advantage of protections.


1. Closed Call = 2 Receiver side.2. DT’s will make calls for line stunts (ex. Log/Roll).3. GREAT Get-Off mentality when called.4. Know what side the Natural is on.

SPLIT SPLIT

SPLIT

W M N

E T N E


Tackle – Align Left. 3 Tech.

Nose – Align Right. 3 Tech.

Away End- Defensive away from call. Loose 6 Tech.

Split Pass StuntsSplit Pass Stunts

E NT E

Sicum

E NT E

Roll

NT

Tex

NT

Log

12 1 2

NT

Pick

NT

Texas

1 2 1 22 1

COACHING POINTS: CE: GO – POWER MOVECT: RUSH “A” GAP-STEM OR SPIKEAT: SPRINT- 2 WAY GOAE: GO – POSSIBLE NATURAL

COACHING POINTS: CE: GO – POWER MOVECT: RUSH “A” GAP-STEM OR SPIKEAT: SPRINT- 2 WAY GOAE: GO – POSSIBLE NATURAL

COACHING POINTS: CE: STEM LOOP TWO HARD STEPS UP FIELD, LOOPCT: ATTACK ‘B’ GAP, WORK TO INSIDE NUMBER OF TACKLE. PICK HIM RICHOCHET TO QB CONTAINAT: SPRINT – 2 WAY GOAE: GO- POSSIBLE NATURAL

COACHING POINTS: CE: TWO HARD STEPS UP FIELD, LOOPCT: ATTACK ‘B’ GAP, WORK TO INSIDE NUMBER OF TACKLE PICK HIM RICHOCHET TO QB CONTAINAT: ATTACK ‘B’ GAP, WORK TO INSIDE NUMBER OF TACKLE. PICK HIM RICHOCHET TO QB CONTAINAE: TWO HARD STEPS UP FIELD, LOOP

COACHING POINTS: CE: GOCT: SPIKE TO ‘A’ GAP – PENETRATEAT: STEM, LOOP TO FAR SIDE ‘A’ GAPAE: GO

Sicum Log

Tex

EE EE

Roll

COACHING POINTS: CE: STEM LOOP TWO HARD STEPS UP FIELD, LOOPCT: ATTACK ‘B’ GAP, WORK TO INSIDE NUMBER OF TACKLE. PICK HIM RICHOCHET TO QB CONTAINAT: SPRINT – 2 WAY GOAE: GO- POSSIBLE NATURAL

E E E E

Roll

BLUE

C

FSSS

W M N

E T T E

C

Both interior defensive linemen go to a 3 technique to disguise the bubble.

In Blue Over the 3 technique away from Y spikes to A.

In Blue Under the 3 technique to Y spikes to A.

Base Defenses

ZONE DEFENSE

DESCRIPTION

7 man front defense, with 5 under 2 deep zone coverage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Corners must eliminate vertical release of one.

2. Mike backer is a deep middle defender.

3. 1 back sets- LB’s adjust.

4. WR motion- play it, LB’s adjust.

Cover 2 Cover 2

C C

SS

M S

FS

W

Cover 2 Cover 2

SAM

MIKE

WILL

LC

RC

FS

SS

ALIGNMENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

50(SEAM VS. 1 BACK)

‘0’ LEG CENTER

50

4 YDS OFF MAN(SPLIT RULE)

4 YDS OFF MAN(SPLIT RULE)

12 YDS OFF L.O.SBASE ALIGNMENT RULES

12 YDS L.O.SBASE ALIGNMENT RULES

BACK(S)

BACK(S)

BACK(S)

QB

QB

QB

QB

2 BACK-HOOK TO CURL (10-12 YDS) DRIVE CHECK DOWNS1 BACK-SEAM #2 (10-12 YDS)

2 BACK-KEY RELEASE OF TE, TE VERTICALMIDDLE 1/3, TE CROSS SIT IN HOLE1 BACK-DEEP MIDDLE 1/3

2 BACK-HOOK TO CURL (10-12 YDS) DRIVE CHECK DOWNS1 BACK-SEAM #2 (10-12 YDS)

RUN – FORCE PLAYERPASS – FLAT PLAYER, COLLISION #1, SEEACTION FOR COMBINATION ROUTE.MOT. ADJ – PLAY IT.

RUN – FORCE PLAYERPASS – FLAT PLAYER, COLLISION #1, SEE ACTION FOR COMBINATION ROUTE.MOT. ADJ – PLAY IT.

RUN –SECONDARY RUN SUPPORTPASS – DEEP ½,KEY 3-STEPMOT. ADJ – GOT YOUR BACK

RUN – SECONDARY RUN SUPPORTPASS – DEEP 1/2, KEY 3 – STEPMOT. ADJ- GOT YOUR BACK

OUTSIDE ZONE

F

T

Z

X

ISO

C W

ENT

C

M S

FSSS

E

Y

PWR O

F

T

Z

X

CCW

ENT

M S

FSSS

E

Y

F

Z

X

C W

E VeerNT

CM S

FSSS

T

E

Y

OUTSIDE G

F

T

Z

X

CW

EN

CM S

SS

E

Y

FS

T Veer

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE

C C

FS

W

ENT

M S

SS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

C C

FSSS

W

ENT

M S

Y

E

F

T

Z

X

ISO WEAK

CCW

ENT

M S

FSSS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

CC

FSSS

W

ENT

M S

E

Y

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over 2 vs. Pro Over 2 vs. Pro

F

Z

X

OUTSIDE CWEAK

CW

ET

CM S

FSSS

T

E

Y

N

F

T

Z

X

PWR O WEAK

CCW

ENT

M

FSSS

E

Y

S

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8


F

T

Z

X

ISO

C

W

ENT

C

M S

FS

SS

E

Y

PWR O

F

T

Z

X

C

CW

ENT

M S

FS

SS

E

Y

F

Z

X

C

W

EVeer

NT

CM S

FS

SS

T

E

Y

OUTSIDE G

F

T

Z

X

OUTSIDE ZONE

C

W

E VeerN

CM S

SS

E

Y

FS

T

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE

C

C

FS

W

ENT

M S

SS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

C

C

FSSS

W

ENT

M S

Y

E

F

T

Z

X

ISO WEAK

C

CW

ENT

M S

FS

SS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

C

C

FSSS

W

ENT

M S

E

Y

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over 2 vs. Slot Over 2 vs. Slot

F

Z

X

OUTSIDE CWEAK

CW

ET

CM S

FS

SS

T

E

Y

N

F

T

Z

X

PWR O WEAK

C

CW

ENT

M

FS

SS

E

Y

S

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over 2 vs. Slot Over 2 vs. Slot

T

Z X

ZONE

Y

CW

C

M S

SS FS

1 2

3 4

U

ENE T

5 6

7 8

T

Z X

STRETCH G

Y

CW

CM S

SS FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

T

Y

CW

CM S

SS FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

ZONE WEAK

Y

C W CM S

SS FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

STRETCH T WEAK

Y

CW

CM S

SS FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

O WEAK

Y

C W CM S

SS FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

T WEAK

Y

C W C

M S

SS FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

O

Y

C WC

M S

SS FS

U

ENE T

Over 2 vs. AceOver 2 vs. Ace

T

Z X

ZONE WEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

STRETCH G WEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

O WEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

T WEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

ZONE

C

S

ENT

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

STRETCH T

C

S

ENT

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

O

C

S

ENT

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

T

C

S

EN T

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over 2 vs. King Over 2 vs. King

Z

X

READ ZONE

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

O

G STRETCH

READ T

READ ZONE WEAK

STRETCH C WEAK

O WEAK T WEAK

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

HZ

X

N

ENT

CM

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

W

Over 2 vs. Single Over 2 vs. Single

T

T

T

T

READ ZONE

O

STRETCH G

READ T

READ ZONE WEAK STRETCH C WEAK

READ T WEAK

O

Z

X

N

ENT

C

W M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

HZ

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SS

FS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over 2 vs. TreyOver 2 vs. Trey

T

T

T

T

Z

X

READ ZONE

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

O

STRETCH T

READ T

ZONE WEAK STRETCH G WEAK

READ T WEAK

H

E N T E

T

Z

X

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

HZ

X

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

H

Z

X

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

H

Z

X

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N CW M

FSSS

Y

C

H

O WEAK

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Under 2 vs. TripsUnder 2 vs. Trips

E N T E

E N T E E N T E

E N T E E N T E

E N T E E N T E

T

T

T

T

READ ZONE STRETCH C

O READ T

READ ZONE WEAK

STRETCH G WEAK

READ T WEAK

O WEAK

H

XZ

S

C CN WM

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CN WM

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CWN M

FSSS

H

XZ

S

C CWN M

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CWN M

FSSS

H

XZ

S

C C

E N T E

WN M

FSSS

H

XZ

S

C CW N M

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CWN M

FSSS

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

E N T E

E N T EE N T E

E N T E E N T E

E N T E E N T E

Under 2 vs. DoubleUnder 2 vs. Double

T

T

T

T

READ ZONE STRETCH C

O READ T

READ ZONE WEAK STRETCH G WEAK

READ T WEAK

O WEAK

S

XZ

H

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

S

XZ

H

T

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

S

XZ

H

T

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

S

XZ

H

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

S

XZ

H

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

S

XZ

H

T

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

S

XZ

H

T

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

S

XZ

H

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Under 2 vs. Trips OpenUnder 2 vs. Trips Open

T

T

T

T

DESCRIPTION

7 man front defense with DL movement (Pirate), with 5 under 2 deep zone coverage.


1. Close call to Y TE.

2. 1 back sets – LB’s adjust.

3. 2 back 2 TE’s – corner 2 L.O.S.

4. WR motion- play it, LB’s adjust.

5. TE Motion- Backers adjust, Pirate call stays on. Coverage ck 5.

6. TE Trade – Reset.

Over Pirate 2Over Pirate 2

C C

SS

M

E

S

T EN

FS

W

Over Pirate 2 Over Pirate 2

POS ALIGN KEY RUN TO RUN AWAY PASS OPTIONTECH

CALLEND

TACK

NOSE

AWAYEND

SAM

MIKE

WILL

8

3

WeakShade

6

50

‘0’

50

LongStick

Spike

Base

Base

Box/Overtop

Overtop/Fast ‘B’wk.

Spill/Rope a Dope

Ball

Ball

Ball

Ball

Back(s)

Back(s)

Back(s)

‘B’ Gap

‘A’ Gap

‘A’ Gap

‘C’ Gap

‘B’ Gap

‘D’ Gap

‘C’ Gap

Chase

Pursue

Pursue

Chase

Overtop

‘B’ Gap

‘C’ to ‘D’Cutback

InsideRush Lane

InsideRush Lane

Loop to Call Side Contain

Outside Rush LaneContain

Hook toCurl

Deep Middle vs.Verticals

Hook toCurl

Dive

Dive

Dive

QB

Dive

Pitch

QB

COMMENTS

Read Blockof ‘OT’ onLong Stick

Read Blockof ‘OG’ on Spike

F

Z

X

PRO

C

W(50)

ET

CM(‘0)

S(50)

FSSS

T

E

Y

N

F

T

Z

X

SLOT

C

C W(A GAP)

ENT

M(B GAP)

FSSS

E

Y

S(SEAM)

1 2

3 4


STRONG LT.

PRO RULES

STRONG LT.

STRONG LT.

STRONG LT.

SLOT RULES

F

Z

X

W(50)

ET

CM(‘0)

S(50)

FSSS

T

E

Y

N

SPLIT PRO

C

PRO1 2

3 4

5 6

Y

T

U

Z

F

TREY

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

FS

W MC

C

SS

S

Y

Z

X

F

T

TITE

Pro Rules


Slot Rules

CS

FS

ENTEC

W M

SS

(50) (‘0’) (50)( ‘A’ ) ( ‘B’ ) (SEAM)

Y

Z

X

FT

E T N E

W M

C

SS

S(50) (‘0’) (50)

SPLIT PRO

FS

E T N E

W M

C

SS

S(50) (‘0’) (50)

C C

FS

Pro Rules

SLOT

SINGLE

3 4

Y

T

X

Z S

Y

Z

X

S

T

E T N E

FS

W MC

C

SS

S

Y

Z

X

S

T

TRIPS WING

Trey Rules

CS

FS

ENTE

C W M

SS(50) (‘0’) (SEAM)( ‘A’) (‘C’ ) (SEAM)

Y

Z

X

S

T

E T N E

W MC

SS

S

(SEAM) (‘B’) (STACK ‘A’)

TRIPS

E T N E

W M

C

SS

SC C

FS

Trips Rules

(SEAM) (‘B’) (STACK ‘A’)

FSTrips Rules

1 2

Y

T

U

Z X

KING

Y U

T

E T N E

XZ

SW M

C

C

SS

ACE

FS


CC

SSFS

E ET N

W M S

Trey Rules

(50) (‘0’)

Strength = Wide side of Field or LT.

( ‘A’ ) ( ‘C’ ) (SEAM)

Y

T

HZ X

SINGLE

C

SSFS

E ET N

W M S

Slot Rules

( ‘A’ ) ( ‘B’ ) (SEAM)

C

FS

FT

SWC

C

SS

Y

Z

X

M

1 2


FS

S

T

C

C

SS

Y

Z

X

PLAY IT – BACKERS ADJUST

FS

Z

T

MW

CC

SS

Y

F

X

S

SS

T

WM

C C

FS

Y

Z

X

S

FSSS

LB’s ADJUST – PLAY IT

PLAY IT – BACKERS ADJUST CH. SLOT RULES BACKERS ADJUST – PRO RULES

TE TRADE – “RESET” RIGHT

Z ZOOM PRO TO SLOT Z ZOOM SLOT TO PRO

S ZOOM SINGLE TO TRIPS

TE TRADE

E N T E

FT

W MC C

Y

Z

X

S

YUKON MOTION

50

SMW

FS

F

T

SWCC

SS

Y

Z

X

M

PLAY IT – BACKERS ADJUST

S ZOOM TRIPS TO SINGLE

FS

S

T

C

C

SS

Y

Z

X

T STRONG MOTION TO EMPTY

SMW

E T N E

FS

S

T

C

C

SS

Y

Z

X

T STRONG MOTION TO EMPTY

SMW

E T N E

SPY SPY

Ck. Empty – Possibly GreenLB’s- Adjust – Nose Spy/DL- ‘GO’ RushE – T = (Game Plan)

Ck. Empty – Possibly GreenLB’s- Adjust – Nose Spy/DL- ‘GO’ Rush

E – T = (Game Plan)

F

T

Y

Z

X

FIRE1 2

Over Pirate 2Over Pirate 2

W M

C

C

SS

S

FS

H/C HOLE H/C

F

T

Y

Z

X

FLOW

W M

C

C

SS

S

FS

H/C 1/3 H/ C

FT

Y

Z

X

FLOOD

W M

C

C

SS

S

FS

1/3 HOLE H/C

F

T

Y

Z

X

WAGGLE

W M

C

C

SS

S

FS

H/C HOLE CROSSER

1/21/2 1/2

1/21/3

C/F

1/21/2 1/2 1/2

(SECOND CONTAIN)

DESCRIPTION

Base Over front versus 22 personnel and played with Cover 2.Could run Pirate stunt.


1. Closed Call = U.

2. Used to double WR versus 22 personnel.

U Over 2 U Over 2

C C

FS

M

E

N

T EN

SS

W

COACHING POINTS:

A. Nose- drops and plays crossing routes and check downs.B. Nose -draws block and drops 2-4yds deep.C. Nickel and Will can play verticals deeper. Do not have to be as concerned with

check downs.D. Like this call vs. 10 personnel and Empty sets.

Over Spy 2 Over Spy 2

C C

FS

M

E

N

T ET

SS

W

COACHING POINTS:

A. This is a disguise for Green Cover 2

B. LB’s and Nickel show blitz - play 2

C. FS and SS show blitz - play 2

D. Cover 2 responsibilities

1/21/2

Hook/Curl Hook/Curl

1/3

FlatFlat

Split Bluff 2 Split Bluff 2

C C

FS

M N/S

SS

W

LOOSE 2 LOOSE 2

POS ALIGNMENT KEY

N/SAM

MIKE

WILL

LC

RC

FS

SS

RESPONSIBILITIES

NICKEL RULESDEPTH = ½ BETWEEN DISTANCE NEEDED



5 YDS OFF MAN

5 YDS OFF MAN

12 YDS OFF MAN BASE ALIGNMENT RULES

12 YDS OFF MAN BASE ALIGNMENT RULES

QB

QB

QB

QB

QB

QB

QB

HOOK TO CURL

HOOK TO CURL

MIDDLE 1/3

SOFT C-2

SOFT C-2

SOFT C-2

SOFT C-2

COACHING POINTS: CALL FOR 3RD LONG, 4TH LONG WITH COVER2 EXAMPLE: 3RD – 18 – BACKERS ALIGN 9 YDS DEEP (LOOSE) 3RD – 12 – BACKERS ALIGN 6 YDS DEEP (LOOSE)

H/CH/C

1/3

C C

FS

M N/S

SS

W

LYNCH 2 LYNCH 2

POS ALIGNMENT KEY

N/SAM

MIKE

WILL

LC

RC

FS

SS

RESPONSIBILITIES

#2 TO PURSUE STRENGTH

NICKEL RULESTRAVEL WITH N/S

INSIDE TE(SHOW BONZAI)

5 YDS OFF MAN(SHOW BONZAI)

5 YDS OFF MAN(SHOW BONZAI)

SHOW BONZAI

SHOW BONZAI

QB

QB

QB

QB

QB

QB

QB

DEEP 1/2

HOOK TO CURL

MIDDLE 1/3

PLAY COV.2

PLAY COV.2

DEEP 1/2

HOOK TO CURL

COACHING POINTS: THIS IS A DISQUISE LOOK – MAKE THIS LOOK LIKE BONZAI.

H/C1/2

1/3

DESCRIPTION

Red Zone defense used primarily from the 12 yard line and in.


1. Sam/Will linebackers shorter drop and play slant of #2.

2. Play underneath routes tough.

3. SS/FS play #2 vertical tough from outside in. Play slant of #1.

4. Mike linebacker plays deep middle.

5. Safeties and corners are playing 1 Read concept versus 2 speed.

6. Sam and Will play 3 to flat/underneath routes.

Red 2 Red 2

DESCRIPTION

8 man front defense with all linebackers in the run fit.


1. 21 Personnel vs. Slot12 Personnel vs. King11/10 Personnel vs. 2x2 & 3x1

2. Can be called as Over 31 Read, Under Nike 1 Read, or Over 1 Read.

3. Play 1 Read versus 2 speed. Play Cloud versus 1 speed.

1 Read 1 Read

F

T

H

Z X

OPEN1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z

F

TITE

Y

T

U

Z

F

WING

Y

Z

X

F

TPRO

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

SLOT

FS

W M

C

CSS

S

Pro Rules

Cloud Read

Over 1 Read Over 1 Read

T

H S

XZ

Doubles

E T N E

C C

FSSS

M WN

H

Z

T

TRIPS

X

S

E T N E

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z

C

C

FSSS

MW N

Z

T

Y

PRO TRIPS

H

X

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

E T N E

C

C

FS SS

MW N

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

E T N E

FS

W M

C

C

SS

U

Z X

KING

S

Y U

T

XZ

ACETrey Rules

Trey Rules

Cloud

Cloud

Cloud

ReadRead

Read

Read

Read

Over 1 Read Over 1 Read

F

T

Z

X

ISO

C

W

ENT

CM S

FSSS

E

Y

PWR O

F

T

Z

X

C

CW

ENT

M Track

S

FSSS

E

Y

F

Z

X

C

W

EVeer

NT

CM S

FSSS

T

E

Y

OUTSIDE G

F

T

Z

X

OUTSIDE ZONE

C

W

E VeerN

CM S

SS

E

Y

FS

T

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE

C

C

FS

W

ENT

M S

SS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

C

C

FSSS

W

ENT

M S

Y

E

F

T

Z

X

ISO WEAK

C

CW

ENT

M S

FSSS

E

Y

TrackReplace

F

T

Z

X

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

C

C

FSSS

W

ENT

M S

E

Y

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over 1 Read vs. Slot Over 1 Read vs. Slot

F

Z

X

OUTSIDE CWEAK

C

WTrack

ET

CM S

FSSS

T

E

Y

N

F

T

Z

X

PWR O WEAK

C

CWReplace

ENT

MTrack

FSSS

E

Y

S

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over 1 Read vs. Slot Over 1 Read vs. Slot

T

Z

X

READ ZONE

N

EVeer

NT

CWStack

MStack

SSFS

E

Y

C

O

G STRETCH

READ T

READ ZONEWEAK

STRETCH C WEAK

O WEAK READ T WEAK

H

T

Z

X

N

EVeer

NT

CW M

Track

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

NReplace

ENT

CW M

Track

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

NTrack

ENT

CM

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

NStack

ENT

CWStack

MStack

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

NStack

ENT

CWStack

MTrack

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CMTrack

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

NStack

ENT

C MTrack

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

WStack

Over 1 Read vs. Single Over 1 Read vs. Single

WStack

WStack

T

Z X

ZONEWEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

Veer

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

STRETCH GWEAK

C

S

ENT

CWTrack

MVeer

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

O WEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

Replace

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

T WEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

Track

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

ZONE

C

S

ENT

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

STRETCH T

C

S

ENT

CW

MTrack

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

O

C

S

ENT

CWReplace

MTrack

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

T

C

S

EN T

CWTrack

M

FS

SS

E

Y U

Track

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over 1 Read vs. King Over 1 Read vs. King

READ ZONE G STRETCH

O READ T

READ ZONEWEAK

STRETCH C WEAK

READ T WEAK

O WEAK

H

XZ

S

C C

E T N E

NStack

WM

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C C

E T N E

NTrack

WMStack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C C

E T N E

WNTrack

MReplace

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C C

E T N E

WNStack

M

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C C

E T N E

WTrack

N M

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C C

E T N E

WStack

N MTrack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

C C

E T N E

WStack

N MStack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C C

E T N E

WStack

N MTrack

FSSS

Track

Replace

Veer Veer

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over 1 Read vs. DoublesOver 1 Read vs. Doubles

T

T

Stack

FS

F

T

E N T E

WMC

C

SS

H

Z X

N

OPEN1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z

F

TITE

Y

T

U

Z

F

WING

Y

Z

X

F

TPRO

Y

Z

X

F

TSLOT

Slow Rules

Read Cloud

Under 1 Read Under 1 Read

T

H S

XZ

DOUBLES

H

Z

T

TRIPS OPEN

X

S

E N T E

C

C

FSSS

M WN

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z Z

T

Y

TRIPS

H

X

E N T E

C

C

FSSSM W

N

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z X

KING

Y U

T

XZ

ACE

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

Trips Rules

Trips Rules

Read Cloud

Read Cloud

Under 1 ReadUnder 1 Read

ISO OUTSIDE ZONE

Z

H

X

F

T

E N T E

FS

WM

Track

CC

SS

N

ISO WEAK

Z

H

X

F

T

E N T E

FS

WMC

C

SS

N

SPLIT ZONE

Z

H

X

F

T

E N T E

FS

WMC

C

SS

N

OUTSIDE C

Z

H

X

F

T

E N T E

FS

WMC

C

SS

N

Z

H

X

F

T

E N T E

FS

WMC

C

SS

N

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

Z

H

X

F

T

E N T E

FS

WM

C

C

SS

N

PWR O

Z

H

X

F

T

E N T E

FS

WM

C

C

SS

N

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

Z

H

X

F

T

E N T E

FS

WM

C

C

SS

N

Replace

Veer

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Track

Under 1 Read vs. OpenUnder 1 Read vs. Open

OUTSIDE GWEAK

PWR O WEAK

Z

H

X

F

T

E N T E

FS

WM Track

C

C

SS

N

Z

H

X

F

T

E N T E

FS

WM

C

C

SS

NReplace

Track

Veer

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Under 1 Read vs. OpenUnder 1 Read vs. Open

Z

X

READ ZONE

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

O

STRETCH T

READ T

READ ZONEWEAK

STRETCH G WEAK

READ T WEAK

H

E N T E

T

Z

X

N CWTrack

MReplace

FSSS

Y

C

HZ

X

N CWMTrack

FSSS

Y

C

H

Z

X

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N CWTrack

M

FSSS

Y

C

H

Z

X

N CWTrack

M

FSSS

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N CW MTrack

FSSS

Y

C

H

Track

O WEAK

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Replace

Under 1 Read vs. TripsUnder 1 Read vs. Trips

E N T E

E N T E E N T E

E N T E E N T E

E N T E E N T E

T

T

T

T

READ ZONE STRETCH C

O READ T

READ ZONE WEAK

STRETCH G WEAK

READ T WEAK

O

H

XZ

S

T

C CNStack

WMStack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CNStack

WMTrack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CWN MTrack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CWNStack

MTrack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CWTrack

N M

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C C

E N T E

WStack

N MTrack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CWStack

N MStack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CWTrack

N MStack

FSSS

Replace

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

E N T E

E N T EE N T E

E N T E E N T E

E N T E E N T E

Under 1 Read vs. DoublesUnder 1 Read vs. Doubles

DESCRIPTION

8 man front depending on formation. Used versus 12,21, and 11 personnel. Coverage responsibilities depend on formation


1. Versus Single (11 Personnel) play 1 Read to 2 speed and “4” to 1 speed.A. Run fits versus Single depends on back action. Action to TE

side puts the safety in the run fit. Action to the flex side puts the Nickel/Sam in the run fit.

2. Versus Pro (21) and Ace (12) backfield action determines the run fits.

3. “4” side corners can bump or bail as a change up.

4. Usually double called because we only want “4” versus certain formations.

Example:A. Under Nike 4 Solo (11)B. Over 4 Lock (21)C. Over 4 Solo (12)

5. Can also be played versus 22 personnel (Tite).Example:A. “U” Over 4.

4 4

F

T

H

Z X

OPEN1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z

F

TITE

Y

T

U

Z

F

WING

Y

Z

X

F

TPRO

Y

Z

X

F

TSLOT

Over 4 Over 4

E T N E

W M S

SS FSCC

“I’m Here”4 4

TITE

FS

WMC

C

SS

SE N T E (Clamp )

44

U Over

“I’m Here”

T

H S

XZ

DOUBLES

H

Z

T

TRIPS OPEN

X

S

E T N E

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z

CCFS SS

MW N

Z

T

Y

TRIPS

H

X

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z X

KING

Y U

T

XZ

ACE

1 Read4

Over 4 Over 4

“I’m Here”

C

W

C

M S

SS FS

ENE T

4“I’m Here” “I’m Here” 4

OUTSIDE ZONE

F

T

Z

X

ISO

C

W

ENT

C

MS

FSSS

E

Y

PWR O

F

T

Z

X

C C

W

ENT

M Track

SReplace

FSSS

E

Y

F

Z

X

C

W

E VeerNT

C

MTrack

S

FSSS

T

E

Y

OUTSIDE G

F

T

Z

X

CW

EN

C

M S

SS

E

Y

FS

T Veer

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE

CC

FS

W

ENT

M S

SS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

C CFSSS

W

ENT

M S

Y

E

F

T

Z

X

ISO WEAK

C C

W

ENT

M S

FSSS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

C CFSSS

W

ENT

M S

E

Y

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8


F

Z

X

OUTSIDE CWEAK

CW

ET

C

MTrack

S

FSSS

T

E

Y

N

F

T

Z

X

PWR O WEAK

CC

W

ENT

MReplace

FSTrackSS

E

Y

S

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8


T

Z X

ZONE

Y

C

W

C

MStack

SStack

SS FS

1 2

3 4

U

ENE T

5 6

7 8

T

Z X

STRETCH G

Y

C

W

C

SStack

SSTrack

FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

T

Y

CW

CMTrack

SStack

SS FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

ZONE

Y

C

WStack

C

MStack

S

SS FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

STRETCH T

Y

C

WStack

C

MStack

S

SS FSTrack

U

ENE T

T

Z X

O

Y

C C

MReplace S

SS FSTrack

U

NE T

T

Z X

T WEAK

Y

C

WStack

C

MTrack

S

SS FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

O

Y

C

W

C

MReplace

SStack

SSTrack

FS

U

ENE T

MStack


E

WStack

Z

X

READ ZONE

N

ENT

CW MStackl

SSFS

E

Y

C

O

G STRETCH

READ T

READ ZONE WEAK

STRETCH C WEAK

O WEAK

READ T WEAK

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

Stack

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CMTrack

WStack

SSFS

E

Y

C

H Z

X

NStack

ENT

CWStack

MTrack

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Z

X

MTrack

ENT

CW N

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

Z

X

NStack

ENT

CWStack

MStack

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

NStack

ENT

CMTrack

WStack

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

MTrack

ENT

CW NReplace

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

Over 4 vs. SingleOver 4 vs. Single

T

T

T

T

DESCRIPTION

Over front versus “22” personnel with cover “4”


1. Closed Call = “U”

2. Run fits depend on backfield action.

3. Corner to “U” in Tite formation is in a clamp technique.

U Over 4 U Over 4

F

T

H

Z X

OPEN1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z

F

TITE

Y

T

U

Z

F

WING

Y

Z

X

F

TPRO

Y

Z

X

F

TSLOT

U Over 4U Over 4

C

C

SS FS

WMS

E N T E

Clamp

C

C

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

44 4 4

ISO

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WMS

E N T E

OUTSIDE ZONE

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

OUTSIDE C

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SSFS

WReplace

MTrack

SE N T E

PWR O

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WReplace

M

SE N T E

SPLIT ZONE

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

ISOWEAK

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

Track

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

U Over 4 vs. Tite U Over 4 vs. Tite

OUTSIDE G WEAK

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WMS

E N T E

PWR O WEAK

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

Track

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8


ISO

Y Z

U

F

T

CC

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

Y Z

U

F

T

C

C

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

Y Z

U

F

T

C

C

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

Y Z

U

F

T

C

C

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

PWR O

Y Z

U

F

T

CC

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

ISO WEAK

Y Z

U

F

T

C

C

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

SPLIT ZONE

Y Z

U

F

T

C

C

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

OUTSIDE G

Y Z

U

F

T

C

C

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

TrackTrack

Veer

Veer

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Replace

U Over 4 vs. Wing U Over 4 vs. Wing OUTSIDE ZONE

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

OUTSIDE C WEAK

Y Z

U

F

T

C

C

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

PWR O WEAK

Y Z

U

F

T

C

C

FSSS

W MReplace

S

E T N E

Track

Track

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

U Over 4 vs. Wing U Over 4 vs. Wing

DESCRIPTION

8 man front defense used versus 3 x 1 sets.


1. Called for 3 x 1 (second call of a coverage double call).

2. Read technique on 1 & 2 of 3 receiver side. Steal technique played on 1 receiver side.

3. 3 Solo vs. 12 1 Read Solo vs. 10 or 11

4. Can be played as Over, Under Nike, Split or Even.

Solo Solo

T

H S

XZ

DOUBLES

H

Z

T

TRIPS OPEN

X

S

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z Z

T

Y

TRIPS

H

X

E T N E

C C

FSSS

M WN

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

E T N E

C

C

FS SS

MW N

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

E T N E

FS

W M

C

C

SS

U

Z X

KING

S

Y U

T

XZ

ACE

Steal

Steal

Steal Read

Read

Read

Over Solo Over Solo

T

Z X

ZONE WEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

STRETCH G WEAK

C

S

ENT

CWTrack

MVeer

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

OWEAK

C

S

ENT

CWTrack

MReplace

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

T WEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

Track

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

ZONE

C

S

ENT

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

STRETCH T

C

S

ENT

CW M

Track

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

O

C

S

ENT

CWReplace

MTrack

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

T

C

S

ENT

CWTrack

M

FS

SS

E

Y U

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over Solo vs. KingOver Solo vs. King

READ ZONE

O

G STRETCH

READ T

READ ZONEWEAK

STRETCH C WEAK

READ T WEAK

O WEAK

E T N E

T

E T N E

Z

X

HZ H

X

N M WC

CN M

TrackW

FSSS FSSS

CC

T

E T N E

Z H

X

N MTrack

WReplace

FSSS

CC

E T N E

Z H

X

N M W

FSSS

CC

E T N E

Z H

X

N M W

FSSS

CC

T

E T N E

Z H

X

N MTrack

W

FSSS

CC

T

E T N E

Z H

X

N MReplace

WTrack

FSSS

CC

E T N E

Z H

X

N MTrack

W

FSSS

CC

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Track

Veer

Veer

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over Solo vs. Trips Over Solo vs. Trips

T

T

T

T

READ ZONE

O

STRETCH G

READ T

READ ZONEWEAK

STRETCH C WEAK

READ T WEAK

O WEAK

Z

X

N

EVeer

NT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

Replace

SSFS

E

Y

C

HZ

X

N

ENT

CW M

Track

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

EVeer

NT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

Track

Track

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

Track

T

Z

X

N

ENT

CW M

Track

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

Replace

Z

X

N

ENT

CWTrack

M

SSFS

E

Y

C

H

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over Solo vs. TreyOver Solo vs. Trey

T

T

T

T

T

H S

XZ

DOUBLES

H

Z

T

TRIPS OPEN

X

S

E N T E

C C

FSSS

M WN

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z Z

T

Y

TRIPS

H

X

E N T E

CC

FSSS

M WN

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z X

KING

Y U

T

XZ

ACE

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

Read Steal

Read Steal

Under Solo Under Solo

Z

X

READ ZONE

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

O

STRETCH T

READ T

READ ZONE WEAK

STRETCH G WEAK

READ T WEAK

H

E N T E

T

Z

X

N CWMReplace

FSSS

Y

C

HZ

X

N CWMTrack

FSSS

Y

C

H

Z

X

N CWM

FSSS

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N CWTrack

M

FSSS

Y

C

H

Z

X

N CWTrack

M

FSSS

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N CWReplace

M

FSSS

Y

C

H

T

Z

X

N CWReplace

MTrack

FSSS

Y

C

H

Track

Track

O WEAK

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Under Solo vs. Trips Under Solo vs. Trips

E N T E

E N T E E N T E

E N T E E N T E

E N T E E N T E

T

T

T

T

READ ZONE STRETCH C

O READ T

READ ZONE WEAK

STRETCH G WEAK

READ T WEAK

O WEAK

H

XZ

S

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

H

XZ

S

T

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

H

XZ

S

T

N WReplace

M

FSSS

E N T E

CC

H

XZ

S

N WTrack

M

FSSS

E N T E

CC

H

XZ

S

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

H

XZ

S

T

N WM

FSSS

E N T E

CC

H

XZ

S

T

N WMReplace

FSSS

E N T E

CC

H

XZ

S

N WMTrack

FSSS

E N T E

CC

Track

Track

VeerVeer

Track

Track

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Under Solo vs. Trips Open Under Solo vs. Trips Open

T

T

T

T

DESCRIPTION

Used primarily versus Slot (21) and King (12) to allow Safeties to bracket the #2 receiver. Also allows the Corner to play outside the #1 receiver.


1. Same run fits as 1 Read.

2. Backside corner is man to man versus TE or X receiver.

3. Can be played versus 11 personnel 3 x 1 (Trips).

4. Great for scissors type routes.

Lock Lock

F

T

H

Z X

OPEN1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z

F

TITE

Y

T

U

Z

F

WING

Y

Z

X

F

TPRO

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

SLOT

FSW M

C

C

SS

S

1 Read (Outside)Lock Bracket

Over Lock Over Lock

T

H S

XZ

DOUBLES

H

Z

T

TRIPS OPEN

X

S

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z Z

T

Y

TRIPS

H

X

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

E T N E

FS

W M

C

C

SS

U

Z X

KING

S

Y U

T

XZ

ACE

Read (Outside)BracketLock

Over Lock Over Lock

F

T

Z

X

ISO

C

W

ENT

CM S

FSSS

E

Y

PWR O

F

T

Z

X

C

CW

ENT

M Track

S

FSSS

E

Y

F

Z

X

C

W

EVeer

NT

CM S

FSSS

T

E

Y

OUTSIDE G

F

T

Z

X

OUTSIDE ZONE

C

W

E VeerN

CM S

SS

E

Y

FS

T

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE

C

C

FS

W

ENT

M S

SS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

C

C

FSSS

W

ENT

M S

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

ISO WEAK

C

CW

ENT

M S

FSSS

E

Y

Track Replace

F

T

Z

X

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

C

C

FSSS

W

ENT

M S

E

Y

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over Lock vs. Slot Over Lock vs. Slot

F

Z

X

OUTSIDE CWEAK

C

WTrack

ET

CM S

FSSS

T

E

Y

N

F

T

Z

X

PWR O WEAK

C

CWReplace

ENT

MTrack

FSSS

E

Y

S

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over Lock vs. Slot Over Lock vs. Slot

T

Z X

ZONE WEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

Veer

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

STRETCH GWEAK

C

S

ENT

CWTrack

MVeer

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

O WEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

Replace

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

T WEAK

C

S

ENT

CW M

Track

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

ZONE

C

S

ENT

CW M

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

STRETCH T

C

S

ENT

CW

MTrack

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

O

C

S

ENT

CWReplace

MTrack

FS

SS

E

Y U

T

Z X

T

C

S

EN T

CWTrack

M

FS

SS

E

Y U

Track

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over Lock vs. King Over Lock vs. King

DESCRIPTION

Coverage that allows us to play cloud versus 2 speed to the boundary. Puts Nickel/Sam and Mike in run fits with Will out of the run fit.


1. Only played versus 10 personnel (Doubles).

2. Read versus 2 speed to the field and CLOUD versus 2 speed to the boundary.

3. Played primarily with 1 Cloud Read or 1 Cloud Solo.

4. Primarily a hash mark call.

1 Cloud 1 Cloud

T

H S

XZ

DOUBLES

E N T E

CC

FSSS

M WN

H

Z

T

TRIPS OPEN

X

S

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z Z

T

Y

TRIPS

H

X

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z X

KING

Y U

T

XZ

ACE

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

Deuce Rules

Read Cloud

Under 1 Cloud Under 1 Cloud

READ ZONE STRETCH C

O READ T

READ ZONE WEAK

STRETCH G WEAK

READ T WEAK

O WEAK

H

XZ

S

C CNStack

WMStack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CNStack

WMTrack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CWN MTrack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

C CWNStack

MTrack

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CWNReplace

M

FSSS

H

XZ

S

C C

E N T E

WNTrack

M

FSSS

H

XZ

S

C CW N M

FSSS

H

XZ

S

T

C CWN MTrack

FSSS

Track

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

E N T E

E N T EE N T E

E N T E E N T E

E N T E E N T E

Read Read Read

Under 1 Cloud vs. Doubles Under 1 Cloud vs. Doubles

T

T

T

T

DESCRIPTION

8-man front with 4 under 3 deep zone coverage. Can also play Over “G” 3, this will put the Nose in a 1 alignment.


1. Closed Call = Y

2. TE Trade – recall the closed side, “RESET”.

3. Probable calls would be 31 Read or 31 Lock versus 21 Personnel and 31 Solo versus 12 Personnel.

4. 1 Back Sets – SS and LB’s adjust.

5. WR motion – Play it, zoom motion check slots rules.

6. TE motion – Play it. Over goes to Under.

Over 3 Over 3

POSITION ALIGNMENT KEY RESPONSIBILITY

SAM 50 BACK (S)CURL TO FLAT

BUZZ TOP OF #’S

MIKE ‘0’ LEG OF CENTER BACK (S)HOOK TO CURL

(1 YD INSIDE HASH)

WILL 50 BACK (S)HOOK TO CURL

(1 YD INSIDE HASH)

LC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEQB

RUN-SECONDARY RUN-CRACK REPLACE

PASS-DEEP 1/3, KEY 3 STEP

MOT. ADJ-SLOT RULE

RC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEQB

RUN-SECONDARY RUN-CRACK REPLACE


MOT. ADJ-SLOT RULE

FS12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

BASE ALIGNMENT RULESQB

RUN-SECONDARY RUN SUPPORT


MOT. ADJ-SLOT RULE

SS

12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

STEM TO LB DEPTH

SPLIT RULE

BASE ALIGNMENT RULES

QB

RUN-FLOW-D GAP

-FLOOD-CUTBACK, TO OVER THE TOP

-SPLIT-D GAP

PASS-CURL TO FLAT-BUZZ TOP OF #’S

MOT. ADJ.-SLOT RULE

Cover 3Cover 3

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N EC CSS

W M S

FS

COACHING POINTS: Slot Rule - SS Deep ½ - CB 2 LOS Flat

F

T

H

Z X

OPEN1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z

F

TITE

Y

T

U

Z

F

WING

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

PRO

FS

W MC

C

SSS

Y

Z

X

F

TSLOT

Pro Rules

E T N E

FS

W M

CC

SSS

Pro Rules

Over 3 Over 3

Slot Rules

CS

FS

ENTEC

W M

SS

T

H S

XZ

DOUBLES

H

Z

T

TRIPS OPEN

X

S

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z Z

T

Y

TRIPS

HX

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z X

KING

Y U

T

E T N E

XZ

SW M

C C

SS

ACE

FS

Over 3 Over 3

C C

SS

FS

E ET N

W M S

C C

SS WE T N E

M S

FS

C C

SMWSS

ENTE

FS

C

C

SSFS

E ET N

W M S

FS

C

C

SS

FS

E ET N

W M S

CC

SMWSS

ENTE

FS

FS

FT

SWC

C

SS

Y

Z

X

M

1 2

Over 3 Over 3

FS

S

T

MC

C

SS

Y

Z

X

S

SS ADJUST- WILL LINE UP IN GAP

FS

Z

T

MW

CC

SS

Y

F

X

S

SS

T

WM

C C

FS

Y

Z

X

S

FSSS

PLAY IT – BACKERS ADJUST CH. SLOT RULES BACKERS ADJUST – SLOT RULES CK. PRO RULES

TE TRADE – “RESET” RIGHT

Z ZOOM PRO TO SLOT Z ZOOM SLOT TO PRO

TREY

W

TE TRADE

E N T E

FT

W MC C

Y

Z

X

S

YUKON MOTION

BACKER

SAM CK. BACKER ALIGNMike to ‘B’ Will to ‘A’

SS, 10, 50

OUTSIDE ZONE

F

T

Z

X

ISO

C

W

ENT

C

MS

FS

SS

E

Y

PWR O

F

T

Z

X

CC

W

ENT

M Track

SReplace

FS

SS

E

Y

F

Z

X

C

W

E VeerNT

C

MTrack

S

FS

SS

T

E

Y

OUTSIDE G

F

T

Z

X

CW

EN

C

M SSS

E

Y

FS

T Veer

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE

CCFS

W

ENT

M SSS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

C CFS

SS W

ENT

M S

E

Y

E

F

T

Z

X

ISO WEAK

C C

W

ENT

M S

FS

SS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

C C

FS

SS W

ENT

M S

E

Y

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8


F

Z

X

OUTSIDE CWEAK

C

WTrack

ET

C

M S

FS

SS

T

E

Y

N

F

T

Z

X

PWR O WEAK

C C

WReplace

ENT

MTrack

FS

SS

E

Y

S

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8


OUTSIDE ZONE

F

T

ZX

ISO

C

W

ENT

C

MS

FSSS

E

H

PWR O

F

T

X

CC

W

ENT

M Track

SReplace

FS

SS

E

F

X

C

W

E VeerNT

C

MTrack

S

FS

SS

T

E

OUTSIDE G

F

T

X

CW

EN

C

M SSS

E

FS

T

Veer

F

T

X

SPLIT ZONE

CCFS

W

ENT

M SSS

E

F

T

X

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

C CFSSS

W

ENT

M S

E

F

T

X

ISO WEAK

C C

W

ENT

M S

FS

SS

E

F

T

X

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

C C

FS

SS W

ENT

M S

E

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Z

H

Z

H

Z

H

Z

H

Z

H

Z

H

Z

H

Over 3 vs. Open Over 3 vs. Open

F

X

OUTSIDE CWEAK

C

WTrack

ET

C

M S

FS

SS

T

E N

F

T

X

PWR O WEAK

C C

WReplace

ENT

MTrack

FS

SS

E

S

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Z

H Z

H

Over 3 vs. Open Over 3 vs. Open

T

Z X

ZONE

Y

C

W

C

MVeer

SSS

FS

1 2

3 4

U

ENE T

5 6

7 8

T

Z X

STRETCH G

Y

C

WTrack

C

MS

SS

FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

T

Y

C

W

C

MTrack

SSS

FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

ZONE WEAK

Y

C

W

C

MS

SS

FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

STRETCH T WEAK

Y

C

W

C

MTrack

SSS

FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

O WEAK

Y

C

WReplace

C

MTrack

SSS

FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

T WEAK

Y

C

WTrack

C

M

SSS

FS

U

ENE T

T

Z X

O SOLID

Y

C

W Track

C

MReplace

SSS

FS

U

ENE T

MVeer


F

T

Y

Z

X

FIRE1 2

Over 3Over 3

W M

C

C

SSS

FS

H H/C CROSSER

F

T

Y

Z

X

FLOW

W M

C

C

SS

S

FS

H H C

FT

Y

Z

X

FLOOD

W M

C

C

SSS

FS

H H C/FLAT

F

T

Y

Z

X

WAGGLE

W M

C

CSS S

FS

CONTAIN CROSSER FLAT

1/3 1/31/3

C/F

1/3

1/3

1/3

C/F

1/31/3 1/3

C/F

1/3

1/3 1/3

C/F

DESCRIPTION

Defense used versus “22” personnel. Closed call is made to “U”.


1. Versus Tite formation play Slot Rules.

2. Versus Wing play Pro Rules.A. Corner to the wing is in Cloud Technique.B. Same run fits as 3 versus Pro (21) for Linebackers.

3. Be alert for “U” motion.

U Over 3U Over 3

F

T

H

Z X

OPEN1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z

F

TITE

Y

T

U

Z

F

WING

Y

Z

X

F

TPRO

Y

Z

X

F

TSLOT

U Over 3 U Over 3

FS

WMC

CCloud

SS

SE N T E

FS

W M

C

CSS

S

E NT E

Cloud

ISO

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

OUTSIDE T

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WTrack

M

SE N T E

PWR O

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS Replace

WM

SE N T E

SPLIT ZONE

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

ISOWEAK

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

Track

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

U Over 3 vs. Tite U Over 3 vs. Tite OUTSIDE

ZONE

OUTSIDE G WEAK

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WM

SE N T E

PWR O WEAK

Y

Z

U

F

T

C

C

SS FS

WMReplace

SE N T E

Track Track

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8


ISO

Y Z

U

F

T

C C

FS

SS W M S

E T N E

OUTSIDE ZONE

Y Z

U

F

T

C

C

FSSS

W M S

E T N E

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

Y Z

U

F

T

C C

FS

SS

W M S

E T N E

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

Y Z

U

F

T

CC

FS

SS W M S

E T N E

PWR O

Y Z

U

F

T

C C

FS

SS

W M S

E T N E

ISO WEAK

Y Z

U

F

T

C C

FS

SS W M S

E T N E

SPLIT ZONE

Y Z

U

F

T

C C

FS

SS W M S

E T N E

OUTSIDE G

Y Z

U

F

T

CC

FS

SS

W M S

E T N E

TrackTrack

Veer

Veer

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Replace


OUTSIDE C WEAK

Y Z

U

F

T

CC

FS

SS

W M S

E T N E

PWR O WEAK

Y Z

U

F

T

CC

FS

SS WReplace

M S

E T N E

TrackTrack

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8


DESCRIPTION

8-man front defense with zone coverage based on backfield set with an extra player to help scheme. Can also play Under “G”.


1. Closed call to Y TE

2. TE trade – ck. Reset – Yukon ck. Over 3

3. Corner and FS make a “Read” call vs. any slot family formation.

4. Vs. 20 personnel- sub Nickel for Sam and play Nickel Under 5.

Under 5Under 5

C C

SS

M

S

FS

W

Under 5 Under 5

SAM

MIKE

WILL

LC

RC

FS

SS

ALIGNMENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

9

STRONG B

WEAK A

9 YDS OFF MANSPLIT RULE

9 YDS OFF MANSPLIT RULE

STEM TO C-7BASE ALIGNMENT RULES

12 YDS L.O.SBASE ALIGNMENT RULES

TE

BACK(S)

BACK(S)

MAN

MAN

QB

QB

CURL TO FLAT

HOOK TO CURL

HOOK TO CURL

RUN – CRACK REPLACEPASS – DEEP 1/3, KEY 3 STEPMOT. ADJ – READ CALL

RUN – MAN CRACK REPLACEPASS – DEEP 1/3, KEY 3 STEPMOT. ADJ – READ CALL

RUN – FLOW-CUTBACK TO OVER THE TOP - FLOOD, BOX - SPLIT BOXPASS – CURL TO FLAT

RUN – SECONDARY RUN SUPPORTPASS – DEEP MIDDLE 1/3, KEY 3 – STEP

E N T E

COACHING POINTS: FS/CB AND CORNER MAKE READ CALL VS. ALL SLOT FAMILY FORMATIONS.

FS

F

T

E N T E

WM

C CSS

H

Z X

N

OPEN1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

E N T E

FSW M

CC

SS

U

Z

F

TITE

S

Y

T

E N T E

FSWMC C

SS

U

Z

F

WING

S

Y

Z

X

F

T

E N T E

PRO

FSWM

C C

SS

S

Y

Z

X

F

T

E N T E

SLOT

FSWM

C

C

SS

S

Under 5 Under 5

F

T

Y

Z

X

PRO1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Under 5 Under 5

E N T E

M W

CC

SS

S

FS

( ‘B’ ) ( ‘A’ )

BASE RULES

F

T

Y

Z

X

E N T E

M

C

C

SS

S

FS( ‘ B ’ ) ( ‘A’ )

F

T

Y

Z

H

E N T E

M W

CC

SS

S

FS

( ‘B’ ) ( ‘A’ )

S

T

Y

Z

X

E N T E

M W

C

CFS

S

SS

S

T

Y

Z

X

E N T E

S MC

SS

W FS

SLOT

TITE

SINGLE WING

READ

PRO RULES

TRIPS WING

READ

(9)W

(9)

BASE RULES

(9)

C

(9)

H

T

Y

Z X

E N T E

M W

C

C

SS

S

FS( ‘B’ ) ( ‘A’ )

H

T

Y

Z X

E N T E

M WC

C

SS

S

FS( ‘B’ ) ( ‘A’ )

KINGACE

FS

s

T

S

MC

C

SS

Y

Z

X

W

1 2

Under 5 Under 5

FS

T

WC C

SS

Y

Z

X

S

“BUMP – BUMP”

FS

FT

M WC C

SS

Y

Z

X

S

FS

Z

T

WM

CC

SS

Y

S

X

S

SS

T

W MC CFS

Y

Z

X

S

S

T

M WC C

SS

Y

Z

X

FS

“BUMP – BUMP”

“H” OR RB

“YUKON” – CK OVER 3 TE TRADE – “RESET” RIGHT

M

YUKON MOTION TE TRADE

E

“H” OR RB

DESCRIPTION

8-man front defense with a Safety rolled down in the box. 4 under, 3 deep zone.


1. Defense to be run mainly vs. 10 and 11 personnel. Primarily used versus Trips and Trips Open.

2. Strong side Safety and Mike have Hook to Curl.

3. Nickel and Will have Curl to Flat.

4. Can be run with any front.

5. May run with Over, Under Nike or Split (line game) in certain situations.

Nickel 7Nickel 7

T

H S

XZ

DOUBLES

H

Z

T

TRIPS OPEN

X

S

E T N E

C CFS

SSM WN

E T N E

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z

CCFS

SSMW N

Z

T

Y

TRIPS

H

X

E T N E

C C

FS

SSM WN

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

E T N E

C

C

FS

SSMW N

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z X

KING

Y U

T

XZ

ACE

Nickel 7 Nickel 7

C C

N

FS

E ET N

WMSS

T

H S

XZ

DOUBLES

E N T E

C CFS

SS M WN

H

Z

T

TRIPS OPEN

X

S

E N T E

C

C

FS

SSM WN

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z Z

T

Y

TRIPS

H

X

E N T E

C

C

FS

SS M WN

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

U

Z X

KING

Y U

T

XZ

ACE

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

E N T E

CC

FS

SSMW N

“Bail”

Nickel 7 Nickel 7

Base Defenses

MAN DEFENSE

DESCRIPTION

8-man front and man coverage with a free safety and a plugger.


1. Closed Call = Y

2. Motion to One-back:A) Check Special = Strong - Bump - SS on

back - Will on TEB) Weak - Sam lock

3. Motion – Run with your man in motion.

4. TE trade – Recall the closed side (RESET)Possible check Under Yellow with game plan

5. On outside runs to the solid side - SS spills all blocks to him, and LB’s adjust run fits. Otherwise, run fits are just like 3.

6. Corner over vs. Slot, Trey and King.

Over WhiteOver White

POSITION ALIGNEMENT KEY RESPONSIBILITY

SAM 50 TE M/M

MIKE ‘0’ LEG OF CENTER BACK (S)2ND BACK STRONG OR WEAK

PLUG VS. SPLIT BACKS

WILL 50 BACK (S)1ST BACK STRONG

PLUG VS. AWAY (FLOOD)

LC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEQB

RUN-SECONDARY RUN

PASS-MAN ON #1

MOT. ADJ-LOCK

RC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEQB

RUN-SECONDARY RUN

PASS-MAN ON #1

MOT. ADJ-LOCK



RUN-ALLEY

PASS-MIDDLE 1/3

MOT. ADJ-PLAY IT

SS

12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

STEM TO LB DEPTH

SPLIT RULE

BASE ALIGNMENT RULES

QB

RUN-FLOW-SPILL-D GAP

-FLOOD-CUTBACK, ‘D’ OVER THE TOP

-SPLIT-D GAP

PASS- M/M ON TE

ALAERT BUMP VS. STRONG

MOTION

MOT. ADJ.-LOCK

Coverage WhiteCoverage White

Y

Z

X

FT

E NT EC CSS SM W

FS

FS

F

T

E T N E

SMC CSS

H

Z X

W

OPEN1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

E T N E

FS

W M

C CSS

U

Z

F

TITE

S

Y

T

E T N E

FS

W MC C

SS

U

Z

F

WING

S

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

PRO

FS

W MC

CSS

S

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

SLOT

FS

W MC

C

SS

S

Pro Rules

Pro Rules

Pro Rules Pro Rules

Pro Rules

Connie

Trio

Trio Trio

TrioTrio

Over WhiteOver White

T

H S

XZ

DOUBLES

H

Z

T

TRIPS OPEN

X

S

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z Z

T

Y

TRIPS

H

X

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

E T N E

FS

W MC C

SS

U

Z X

KING

S

Y U

T

E T N E

XZ

SSW

C CSS

ACE

FS Connie

ReggieReggie

Over White Over White

OUTSIDE ZONE

F

T

Z

X

ISO

C

W

ENT

C

MS

FS

SS

E

Y

PWR O

F

T

Z

X

CC

W

ENT

MTrack

SReplace

FS

SS

E

Y

F

Z

X

C

W

E VeerNT

C

MTrack

S

FS

SS

T

E

Y

OUTSIDE G

F

T

Z

X

CW

EN

C

M SSS

E

Y

FS

T Veer

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE

CCFS

W

ENT

M SSS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

SPLIT ZONE WEAK

C CFS

SS W

ENT

M S

Y

E

F

T

Z

X

ISO WEAK

C C

W

ENT

M S

FS

SS

E

Y

F

T

Z

X

OUTSIDE ZONE WEAK

C C

FS

SS W

ENT

M S

E

Y

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over White vs. Pro Over White vs. Pro

F

Z

X

OUTSIDE CWEAK

C

WTrack

ET

C

M S

FS

SS

T

E

Y

N

F

T

Z

X

PWR O WEAK

C C

WReplace

ENT

MTrack

FS

SS

E

Y

S

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Over White vs. Pro Over White vs. Pro

OUTSIDE ZONE

F

T

Z

X

ISO

CW

ENT

C

MS

FS

SS

E

Y

PWR O

F

T

Z

X

C

C

W

ENT

MTrack

SReplace

FS

SS

E

Y

F

Z

X

CW

E VeerNT

C

MTrack

S

FS

SS

T

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DESCRIPTION

8-man front defense with man to man coverage based on backfield set with an extra player to help scheme.


1. Closed Call - Y

2. Run with your man vs. motion or shift by their receiver. TE trade - recall the closed side. Possible check Over White by game plan; Yukon - check Over White

3. Mike/Will/FS 3 on 2 vs. remaining backs.

A) Check Special vs. 1-back. Safeties lock on motion by #2.

B) Mike 1st back to TE side - bump all motion to TE. Flood Pass = Mike is plugger.

C) FS 1st back to your side - both backs strong (flow pass) FS is plugger.

D) Will - 2nd back strong (flow) 2nd back weak (flood)vs. split = plugger.

E) 1-back sets - 2 remaining cover men “Reggie” back.

4. Vs. 22 (may call Under Yellow Check)

5. Vs. 20 personnel- sub Nickel for Sam and play Nickel Under Yellow.

Under YellowUnder Yellow


SAM 90 TEM/M ON TE

OUTSIDE MAN TECHNIQUE

MIKE STRONG B BACK (S)1ST BACK STRONG

PLUGGER VS. FLOOD

WILL WEAK A BACK (S)2ND BACK STRONG/WEAK

PLUGGER VS. SPLIT

LC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEMAN

RUN-MAN CRACK REPLACE

PASS-MAN

MOT. ADJ-LOCK

RC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEMAN

RUN-MAN CRACK REPLACE

PASS- MAN

MOT. ADJ-LOCK

FSSTEM TO C-7


RUN-FLOW-CUTBACK TO OVER THE

TOP

-FLOOD-BOX

-SPLIT-BOX

PASS-FIRST BACK WEAK

MOT. ADJ-SLOT RULE

SS12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.



PASS-DEEP MIDDLE 1/3, READ 3 STEP

MOT. ADJ.-PLAY IT

Coverage Under YellowCoverage Under Yellow

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KSU-49

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DESCRIPTION

Substitution defense with man-to-man coverage and a low hole player (Plugger) used versus 10 or 11 personnel.


1. Closed Call = Y (SS, Nickel and Mike go to passing strength.)

2. Same concept as White or Yellow but we do not check special. Nickel or extra DB has S receiver.

3. Can play with Over, Under, Split, Over Stud, Over Gus, and Even fronts.

Nickel White Nickel White


N / SAM(PRESS ALIGNMENT)

NICKEL RULESMAN MAN # 2

MIKE‘B’ GAP

NICKEL RULESBACK

BACK YOUR WAY- HUG UP M/M

BACK AWAY- PLUGGER

WILL‘A’GAP

NICKEL RULESBACK

BACK YOUR WAY- HUG UP M/M

BACK AWAY- PLUGGER

LC 9 YDS. OFF MAN MAN MAN # 1

RC 9 YDS. OFF MAN MAN MAN # 1

FS

12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

STEM TO 4 YDS. OFF TE

NICKEL ALIGNEMENT RULES

MANMAN TE

MOT. ADJ – FS LOCK CALL


NICKEL ALIGNMENT RULESQB


PASS-DEEP MIDDLE 1/3, READ 3 STEP

MOT. ADJ.-PLAY IT

Coverage Nickel WhiteCoverage Nickel White

Y

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COACHING POINTS: CB’S/N – 3RD AND 1, 2, 3 ALERT “BUMP”.

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A. Call for 3rd & Long and 4th & Long with Cover 2.

B. Backers’ alignment depth is half the distance needed for the 1st down. Example: 3rd & 18 - backers align 9 yds. deep

3rd & 12 - backers align 6 yds. Deep

C. Good vs. 10 personnel Deuce.

D. Corners and Safeties are playing Palms but from a deeper alignment.

E. Mike becomes a deep hole player.

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WCURL/FLAT FINAL 3

1 Read Solo / Prevent 1 Read Solo / Prevent

Zone Blitzes

DESCRIPTIONAn zone blitz with the SS blitzing. Played with a 3 deep, 3 under zone, using bronco coverage underneath. Versus slot family formations the corner will blitz.


1. Closed call depends on the blitz called:-Examples

A. Spear – YB. Weak Spear – Away from passing strengthC. Back Spear – Back

2. Bronco CoverageA. Blitzer – Safety or Corner B. Bronco – OLB’sC. Final 3 – Mike

3. LB’s adjust vs 1 back sets. (Trips= Switch call between SS and will)

4. Base personnel – Will to call; Sam away.

5. Corner “Trade” with SS vs dead side TE (slot family) SS play deep 1/3.

6. Blitzer – Action to spill ball outside/Action away shuffle for cutback and boot.

7. Away End plays Box/CQ technique.

Spear (Bronco) Spear (Bronco)

Position Align Tech Key Run To Run Away Pass

Call End 8Long Stick

OT B Gap B Gap B Gap

Away End Loose 6 Box OT C Gap C Gap Contain

Tackle 3 Spike OG A Gap A Gap A Gap

Nose 1 Hot OG B Gap B Gap B Gap

Sam 50Box/

CutbackBacks Box

“A”

CutbackBronco

Mike 0Free

HitterBacks Track

A

GapFinal 3

Will 50Box/

CutbackBacks D Gap

Rope A Dope

Bronco

SpearSpear

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DESCRIPTIONA zone blitz through the B gap. Played with Bronco coverage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION1. Closed call depends on the blitz called:

- ExamplesA. Dagger – Y B. Weak Dagger – Away from passing strength

2. Bronco CoverageA. Blitzer – Call OLBB. Bronco – Call Safety and Away OLBC. Final 3 – Mike

3. Be alert for additional calls based on the following:A. Trade – Dead sideB. Switch – 2 DetachedC. Swap – 3 Speed

4. Base Personnel – Will to the call/ Sam away.

5. Tackle blocks down (veer), blitzer comes off the tackles butt.

6. Away End has a Box/CQ technique.

7. Call End has a Go technique. Immediate climb to the mesh point to a flex side.

Dagger (Bronco) Dagger (Bronco)

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Away End Loose 6 Box OT C Gap C Gap Contain


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‘SWAP’

‘SWAP’

DESCRIPTIONA zone blitz with the corner rushing. Played with 3 deep, 3 under zone, using Bronco coverage. Vs. slot turns into Spear


1. Closed call = To Boundary

A. Can close it to the boundary (Boundary Spear Chop)

2. Vs. weak motion – will (Bronco player) adjust.

Boundary Spear Chop Boundary Spear Chop

Boundary Spear ChopBoundary Spear Chop

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AwayPass Option

Call End

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6Stick Ball B Gap Pursue

Inside rush lane

Dive

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6 Go Ball C Gap Chase

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Rush

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Tackle 3 Spike Ball A Gap PursueInside Rush Lane

Dive

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Dive

Sam 9Box/

ChaseTE D Gap

Chase/ Fold

Bronco Scheme

Mike 20Box/

CutbackBacks A Gap

A

GapFinal 3 QB

Will 20Box/

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Bronco Pitch

ADJUSTMENTS: Corner – QB vs. OPT: BLITZ OPEN SIDE – QB: BLITZ TE SIDE - FLAT

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1/3 1/3

DESCRIPTIONA Zone Blitz with Sam blitzing and Mike key blitzing. Played with a 3 deep, 3 under zone, using Bronco coverage underneath.


1. Closed call = 2 receiver side.

2. 1 back sets play it – DE Bronco single receiver side.

3. Formation adj. – Will ck gut vs. detached #2 aligned away from blitz.

4. Motion adj. – After gut ck – if #2 motions back strong ck base.

5. Empty – Close = 2 rec. side. Check Rush – must be aligned in empty. Motion to empty “play it”.

6. This is a good overall run/pass blitz vs. 1 or 2 back.

7. Must work fit drills vs. run!

8. SS and Mike “switch” vs. change of strength becomes ck Frisco.

9. Can run Bark Go in passing situations. Nose and Call End exchange responsibilities.

Bark Bark

BarkBark

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(1/3)(1/3)

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AwayPass Option Comments

Call End

6Long Stick

Ball B Gap PursueInside rush lane

Dive

Away End

Loose6Buzz or Bronco

Ball D Gap Fold

Buzz # 1 Rec.

Bronco #2 Rec.

PitchGUT =

Final #3

Tackle 3 Hot Ball C Gap ChaseOutside Rush Lane

QB

NoseSt.

ShadeNail Ball A Gap Pursue

Inside Rush Lane

Dive

Sam 9Blitz

ContainTE D Gap

Chase/ Contain

Outside Rush Lane

QB

MikeStrong

‘B’Key Blitz

Backs B Gap OvertopInside Rush Lane

Dive

WillWeak

‘A’Box or

OvertopBacks B Gap C Gap Final #3

Dive to QB

Alert Gut Call

COVERAGE CALLS: BRONCO

(KEY BLITZ)


SAM 9 BALL BLITZ CONTAIN

MIKE STRONG ‘B’ BACK (S) KEY BLITZ

WILL ‘0’ BACK (S) FINAL 3- WALL

LC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEQB

RUN-SECONDARY RUN, CRACK REPLACE

PASS- THINK QUICK PASS, KEY 3 STEP, SECURE ANY DEEP THREAT IN YOUR 1/3

MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT

RC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEQB



MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT



RUN- SECONDARY RUN SUPPORT

PASS-MIDDLE 1/3

MOT. ADJ-2 WR’S WEAK BRONCO PLAYER

SS 4 YARDS OFF L.O.S QB

RUN- FLOW C GAP

-FLOOD C GAP, TO OVER THE TOP

-SPLIT C GAP

PASS-BRONCO TECH (SEAM TO FLAT)

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COACHING POINTS: EITHER SAFETY CAN BE BRONCO PLAYER BASED OFF FORMATION. - SS/FS ON SWITCH – BLITZ INSIDE “B” GAP (FRISCO)

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E

Switch call ( FS & Mike) Ck. Frisco: DE ‘Get up & GO”

E E

DESCRIPTIONA zone blitz with the Sam and FS blitzing. Played with 3 deep, 3 under zone, using Bronco coverage.


1. Closed call = Away from the Y.

2. Switch call between FS and Mike vs. Slot set – FS becomes Bronco Player and Mike becomes Key Blitzer like Bark.

3. Motion Pro to Slot- “Switch” Call FS/Mike. Back motion Weak = “Switch”.Motion Twin to Pro- Ck Frisco. Mike Bronco/FS Blitz

4. Twirl motion- “Switch” call goes back to Frisco call.

5. Empty - Strength = 2 Rec. side. Check Rush. MUST be aligned in Empty. Motion to Empty = “PLAY-IT”

6. Like this vs. 2 back sets, good 1st down run/pass call.

7. Must work fit drills vs. run!!!

Frisco Frisco

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W M

S

FS

FriscoFrisco

Close Call Right

1/31/3

1/3

(BRONCO)

(FINAL 3) (BRONCO)


CALLEND

TACK

NOSE

AWAYEND

SAM

MIKE

WILL

6

3

Shade

8

Walk

‘0’

50

LongStick

Hot

Nail

Bronco

BlitzContain

Box/Spill

Box/Overtop

Ball

Ball

Ball

Ball

Ball

Back(s)

Back(s)

‘A’ Gap

‘C’ Gap

‘A’ Gap

‘D’ Gap

‘D’ Gap

Inside‘B’ Gap

‘B’ Gap

Pursue

Pursue

Pursue

Fold

Chase

‘C’ Gap

‘B’ Gap

InsideRush Lane“A” Gap

OutsideRush Lane

InsideRush Lane

Buzz #1Bronco #2 Rec.

OutsideRush LaneContain

Bronco

Final ‘3’

Dive

QB

Dive

Pitch

QB

QB

Dive toQB

COMMENTS

Cheat to Head Up

Run to Read Tackle

Alert Switch Call


SAM WALK BALL OUTSIDE BLITZ CONTAIN

MIKE ( ‘0’ )BACK

(S)BRONCO #2 TO SIDE OF BLITZ

ALERT ‘SWITCH’ CALL = BARK

WILL 50BACK

(S)FINAL 3- WALL

LC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEQB



MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT

RC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEQB



MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT

FS 4 YDS OFF L.O.S. QB

RUN- FLOW – QB

- FLOOD – B GAP – SPILL

- SPLIT- B GAP – CHASE

MOTION ADJ- ALERT SWITCH W/MOTION TE


QB


PASS- MIDDLE 1/3

- KEY QB

Frisco Coverage BroncoFrisco Coverage Bronco

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E N T E CS

W MC

FS

SS

U

Z

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TITE WING

F-3

‘GUT’

F-3

‘FRISCO’

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

F-3

FriscoFrisco

1/31/3

1/3

F-3

Z Bark Z Bark

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

F-3 ‘SWITCH’

1/3

1/3

1/3

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T

E T N E S

Y U

T

E T N E S

XZ

FS

W MC C

SS

FSW M

CC

SS

ACE

U

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KING

E T N E

T

H S

XZ

H

Z

Z

T

T T

T

Y Y

Y

TRIPS

DOUBLES TRIPSOPEN

SINGLE

TRIPS

X

H

S

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Z H

X

ZH

X

E T N E E T N E

E T N E

E T N E

C C CC

CC

CC

CC

FS

S

SS

S

SS

SS SS

FS

SS

FS

M M

M M

M

S

FS

FSW

W

W

W

SW

S

‘GUT’

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

F-3

Frisco Frisco

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3F-3

“SWITCH”

1/31/31/3

‘SWITCH’

SWITCHSWITCH

“SWITCH”

FS

s

T

SWC

C

SS

Y

Z

X

M

1 2

FriscoFrisco

1/31/3

1/3

(BR)

(BR)

(F-3)FS

s

T

E

WC

C

SS

Y

Z

X

M

1/3

1/31/3

(Key Blitz)

(BR)

(F-3)

PRO ZOOM TO SLOTPRO

s

T

Y

Z

X

3 4s

T

Y

Z

X


FS

s

T

S

MC C

SS

S

Z X

W

5 6

1/3(BR)

(BR) (GUT)

FS

s

SWC

C

SS

S

Z X

M

1/3 1/31/3

(BR)

(BR)

(F-3)

S ZOOM OPEN TO SINGLEOPEN

1/3 1/3

E

(BR)

S

‘Switch Call’

FS

EW

CC

SS

M

1/3

1/31/3

(Key Blitz)

(BR)(F-3) (BR)

S

‘Switch Call’

FS

SW

CC

SS

M

1/3 1/31/3

(BR)(BR)

(F-3)

E

Switch Call CK. Frisco

E

“GUT CALL”

(KEY BLITZ)

Gut Check Bronco: ‘Switch Call”

E

FS

s

T

S

MC C

SS

Z

Y X

W

7 8

1/3 (BR)

(BR)

(F-3)FS

s

S

WCC

SS

Y

Z

X

M

1/3 1/31/3

(BR)

(Get up & GO)

(F-3)

T STRONG PRO TO TRIPSF WEAK PRO TO SINGLE

1/3 1/3

E

“Switch CALL” “Get up & GO”

E

(Key Blitz)

DESCRIPTIONA Corner blitz out of Frisco with Bronco coverage.


1. Closed Call = Boundary

2. Frisco with corner, contain blitzing, FS replacing in the 1/3, and the Sam blitzing B gap.

Boundary Frisco ChopBoundary Frisco Chop

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N EC C

SS

W M SFS

Boundary Frisco ChopBoundary Frisco Chop


Call End 6 Long Stick OT A Gap A Gap A Gap

Away End 8 Bronco TE C Gap C Gap Bronco

Tackle 3 Hot OG C Gap C Gap Contain

NoseWk. Shade

Nail OC A Gap A Gap A Gap

Close Call Right

1/3

1/3

1/3

(BR)

(BR)(F-3)

DESCRIPTIONA zone blitz with a Mike and SS blitzing. Played with 3 deep, 3 under zone using Bronco coverage.


1. Closed Call = 2 Receiver side.

2. SS blitzes when aligned on 2 Receiver side.

3. De – alert possible “Get up and Go” call vs. motion.

4. Must work run fits vs. run.

5. Vs. 3x1 (Trey or Trips) – “Switch” call. SS is Final #3, Will blitz “A” gap.

SmackSmack

SmackSmack

Y

Z

X

F

T

E TN EC C

SS

WM

S

FS

(BR) (BR)

(F-3)

(1/3)(1/3)

(1/3)


AwayPass Option Comments

Call End

6 Go Ball C Gap ChaseOutside

rush lane

QB to Pitch

Away End

Loose 6

Bronco Ball D Gap Fold Bronco Pitch

Tackle 3 Hot Ball C Gap ChaseOutside Rush Lane

QB

NoseSt.

ShadeNail Ball A Gap Pursue

Inside Rush Lane

Dive

Sam 9 Bronco D Gap Fold Bronco Pitch

MikeStrong

‘B’Blitz Ball B Gap Pursue

Inside Rush Lane

Dive to QB

WillWeak

‘A’Final 3 Backs B Gap

Inside out to Ball

Final #3Dive to

QB

COVERAGE CALLS: BRONCOADJUSTMENTS: SS


SAM9

(2 Receiver side)TE

Run- Box

Pass- Bronco

MIKE STRONG ‘B’ BALL BLITZ ‘B’ GAP

WILL ‘A’ GAP BACK (S)RUN- INSIDE OUT TO BALL

PASS- FINAL 3

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MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT

RC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEQB



MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT

FS 12 YDS. OFF L.O.S. QB


PASS- MIDDLE 1/3

MOT. ADJ- MIDDLE 1/3

SS 4 YARDS OFF L.O.S QB BLITZ ‘A’ GAP

Smack Coverage BroncoSmack Coverage Bronco

1/3

COACHING POINTS: SS BE PREPARED TO ‘SWITCH’ VS. 3X1 (TRIPS OR TREY)

Y

Z

X

F

T

E TN EC C

SS

WM

S

FS

(BR) (BR)

(F-3)

(1/3) (1/3)

1 2

F-3

Y

Z

X

F

T

E

PRO

FS

M W

C

C

SS

Y

Z

X

F

T

E

SLOT

SS

W MC

C

FS

Y

T

E

SS

W M

CC

FS

U

Z

F

TITE

S

S

S

3 4

5 6

‘

Smack Smack

F

T

E

FS

WMC

CSS

H

Z X

S

OPEN

E

T

Y

SINGLE

H

X

Z

C

C

FSSS

MW S

T

Y

TREY

X

ZH

E CC

FS SS

MWS

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T

Y

H

X

E

C CFSSS

M W

S

TRIPS

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Y

H

X

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CC

FSSS

M W

S

TRIPS WING

3 4

BroncoBronco

Bronco

Bronco

Bronco Bronco

Bronco

Bronco

F-3F-3

F-3F-3

F-3F-3

F-3

(BR)(BR)

(BR) (BR)

(BR) (BR)

(BR)

(BR)

(1/3)(1/3)(1/3) (1/3) (1/3) (1/3)

(1/3) (1/3)(1/3)

(1/3)(1/3)

(1/3)

(1/3) (1/3) (1/3)(1/3) (1/3)

(1/3)

(1/3)(1/3) (1/3)

(1/3)(1/3)(1/3)

7 8

“Switch”

1 2

Y

Z X

H

T

E

ACE

FS

M WC

C

SS

Y

Z X

H

T

E

KING

SS

W MC C

FS

Y

T

E N E

FS

M WC

C

SS

X

Z S

EMPTY

S

S

S/N

3 4

‘

Smack Smack

F

T

E

FS

MWC

C

SS

H Z

X

S

SINGLE WING

Y

T

E N E

SS

M N/SC

C

FS

X

ZS

EMPTY

W

‘

Strong LT

F-3F-3

F-3

(BR)(BR)

(BR)(BR)

(BR)GUT

GUT

(BR) (BR)

(BR)(BR)

(BR)

(1/3)(1/3)

(1/3)

(1/3) (1/3) (1/3)

(1/3)

(1/3)(1/3)

(1/3)

(1/3)

(1/3)

(1/3)(1/3)

(1/3)

CK. Boston

CK. Boston

SS

s

S

SWC C

FS

Y

Z

X

M

1 2

SmackSmack

1/3 1/31/3

(BR)(BR)

(F-3)FS

S

T

S

MC

C

SS

Y

Z

X

W

1/31/31/3

(BR)(BR)

(F-3)

S ZOOM TRIPS TO SINGLES ZOOM SINGLE TO TRIPS

SS

S

T

SW

CC

FS

Y

Z

X

M

3 4

1/3

(BR)

(BR)

(F-3)SS

S

T

SW

C

C

FS

Y

Z

X

M

1/3 1/3

1/3

(BR)(BR)(F-3)

Z ZOOM SINGLE TO TRIPST STRONG TRIPS TO EMPTY

1/3 1/3

SS

s T

SW

CC

FS

Z

Y X

M

5 6

1/3

(BR)(BR)

(F-3)FS

s

S

MC

C

SS

S

Z X

W

1/3

1/3

1/3

(BR)(BR)

(F-3)

OPEN ‘S’ ZOOMZ ZOOM SLOT TO PRO

1/3 1/3

E

End – Get up & GO”

E

End – Get up & GO” – “Switch” = CK. Smack

E E

EE

End – Get up & GO”

DESCRIPTIONA Zone Blitz with Sam and FS blitzing. Played with a 3 deep, 3 under zone, using Bronco coverage underneath. Frisco concept with DE outside and FS inside. Does not tip off blitz.


1. Closed call = Away from stud TE (Y), (Frisco close call Rules). Vs. empty > close 2 rec. side = check “switch”.

2. Vs. Pro > Sam = ‘A’, FS = ‘B’

3. Vs. #2 to close call by alignment or motion = check “Switch” call.

4. Any motion or peel to closed call is a “Switch” Call.

5. Y motion = Check “Switch”.

6. Will LB, vs. any # 2 removed gives a “Gut” call.

7. Safety reads out of blitz vs. option or guard pull.

8. Call End has a GO Technique.

9. Call End will execute a 6 Tech vs. TE, will Box with no TE.

Fog Fog

FogFog

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N EC C

SS

W M S

FS

Close Call Right

(BR)

(F-3) (BR)1/3 1/3

1/3

POS. ALIGN TECH KEY RUN TO

RUN AWAY

PASS OPTION COMMENTS

CALL END

LOOSE

6LEO BALL

‘C’ GAP

PURSUECONTAIN

RUSHQB

AWAY END

8 BRONCOBALL ‘D’

GAPFOLD

BUZZ #1 REC

BRONCO #2

REC.

PITCHRUN TO READ

TACKLE

TACKLE

3 HOTBALL ‘C’

GAPPURSUE

OUTSIDE RUSH LANE

QB

NOSEWK.

SHADENAIL

BALL ‘A’ GAP

PURSUEINSIDE RUSH LANE

DIVE

SAM ‘B’ GAPBLITZ

‘A’ GAPBALL ‘A’

GAP SPILL

CHASE FLAT

‘A’ GAP UNDER

ALL BLOCKS

DIVEALERT

SWITCH CALL

MIKE 0 BRONCOBACK

(S)BOX BOX BRONCO PITCH

ALERT SWITCH

CALL

WILL 50 FINAL 3BACK

(S)BOX

SCRAPE ‘B’GAP

STRONGFINAL 3

ALERT SWITCH

CALL


SAM 20 Ball

Blitz ‘A’ Gap to Close call. If the Guard scoop blocks, “Chase-Flat”.

Switch Call- Blitz ‘B’ Gap to Close Call (Must Disguise)

MIKE (‘0’) Back (s)

Run- Flood= Box (Turn Back)

-Flow= Box (Turn Back)

- Split= Track backs

Pass- Bronco #2

Switch call= Blitz ‘A’ Gap to close call

WILL 50 BACK (S)

Run- Flood= Scrape to St. ‘B’ Gap

-Flow= Turn Ball inside

- Split= ‘A’ Gap

Pass- Final #3

Switch call= Move to ‘A’ Gap, Bark Rules

- If #2 removed give a “GUT’ Call

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Run- Flood= ‘B’ Gap Spill

- Flow = QB

- Split= ‘B’ Gap Chase

Mot. Adj.- Alert ‘Switch W/Motion TE

SS 12 YDS. OFF L.O.S. QBRun- Secondary Run Support

Pass- Middle 1/3

- Key QB

Fog Coverage BroncoFog Coverage Bronco

1/3

Y

Z

X

F

T

EC C

SS

MW S

FS

(BR)

(BR)(F-3)

(1/3) (1/3)

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

PRO

FS

W MC

C

SS

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

SLOT

SW MC

C

SS

F

T

E T N E

FS

SMC C

SS

H

Z X

W

OPEN

‘GUT’

’S

FS

1 2

3 4

5 6TITE WING

Y

T

E N T EFS

W MC

C

SS

U

Z

F

’

S

Y

T

E T N E

FS

W M

C

C

SS

U

Z

F

1/3S

‘Switch’

Fog Fog

1/3

1/3

1/3

F-3

1/3

1/3

1/3F-3

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

F-3

‘Switch”

E T N E

T

H S

XZ

H

Z

Z

T

T T

T

Y Y

Y

TRIPS

DOUBLES OPEN

SINGLE

TREY

X

H

S

X

Z H

X

ZH

X

E T N E E T N E

E T N E

E T N E

C C CC

CC

CC

CC

FS FS

SSFS

SS

SS SS

FS

SS

S

M M

M M

M

SS

SW

W

WW

SW

FS

‘SWITCH’

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Y

T

E T N E

Y U

T

E T N E

XZ

SW MC

C

SS

SW MC

C

SS

ACE

U

Z X

KING

1/3

FS FS

Fog Fog

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3

1/3F-3

F-3

“Switch”

‘Switch’

‘Switch’ ‘SWITCH’

FS

s

T

SWCC

SS

Y

Z

X

M

1 2

FogFog

1/3 1/31/3

(BR)

(BR)

(F-3)FS

s

T

EW

C C

SS

Y

Z

X

M

1/3

1/3

1/3

(BR)

(BR)

(F-3)

Z ZOOM PRO TO SLOTPRO

FS

s

T

SW

CC

SS

Y

Z

X

M

3 4

1/3

(BR)

(BR)(F-3)FS

s

T

SW

C

C

SS

Y

Z

X

M

1/3

1/31/3

(BR)

(BR)(F-3)


1/31/3

ES

“Switch Call”

EE

“Switch Call” “Switch Call” CK. - FOG

FS

s

T

SWC C

SS

S

Z X

M

5 6

1/3 1/3

1/3(BR)(BR)

(GUT)

FS

s

E

WC C

SS

S

ZX

M

1/31/3

1/3

(BR)

(BR)

(F-3)

S ZOOM OPEN TO SINGLEOPEN

FS

s

T

SW

CC

SS

Y

Z

X

M

7 8

1/3

(BR)

(BR)(F-3)FS

s

T

SW

C

C

SS

Y

Z

X

M

1/3

1/31/3

(BR)

(BR)(F-3)

T STRONG PRO TO TRIPSF WEAK PRO TO SINGLE

1/31/3

E

S

“Gut CK. Bronco” -“Switch Call”

EE

“Switch Call”“Get up & GO”

“Gut Call”

DESCRIPTIONA Zone blitz with the Sam/Nickel and Mike blitzing. Played with a 3 deep, 3 under zone using Bronco coverage underneath. Run out of a Split front unless otherwise called.


1. Closed call = 2 Receiver sideA. Spread: Wide side or Away from back! B. (Empty) Strength = 2 Rec. side C. Motion to no backs Mike play #3- come out of blitz.

Strong Motion.

2. 2 Receivers away from blitz – Will CK. ‘Gut’ call – Will becomes Bronco Player. DE becomes ‘Gut’/Final 3 Player. IF ‘Gut’ call made, motion away Will make base call to DE.

3. Mike blitz inside ‘B’ gap- stay under all blocks.

4. N/Sam Blitz outside ‘B’ Gap- stay outside all blocks.

5. Like to run this vs. 10 personnel (Doubles, Trips open) and 11 personnel (Single, Trey, Trips). Vs. spread formation run blitz from wide side or away from off set back.

6. Good pass blitz 2nd long-3rd long. Good change up to Cov. 2 vs. 1 back and no back.

7. Boston – show – “Fox” or “Bonzai”.

Boston Boston

Boston Boston

Y

Z

X

H

T

E NT EC C

SSW M N

FS


Call End Loose 6/9 Go OT C Gap Chase Contain

Away End Loose 6 Bronco TE D Gap D Gap Bronco

Tackle 3Nickel Hot

OT C Gap Chase Contain

Nose 3 Arrow OG A Gap A Gap A Gap

Close Call Right


SAM Call side ( Strength) # 2 Ball Blitz Outside ‘B’

MIKE Stack ‘B’ Ball Blitz Inside ‘B’

WILL Stack ‘B’ BACK (S) Final #3

LC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEQB

Run- Secondary Run Support–Crack Replace

Pass- Middle 1/3

- Key QB

Mot. Adj.- Play It.

RC9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULEQB


Pass- Middle 1/3

- Key QB

Mot. Adj.- Play It.

FS 12 YDS. OFF L.O.S. QBRun- Secondary Run Support

Pass- Middle 1/3


Stem to 4 yds off L.O.S.QB

Run- Bronco Tech

Pass- Seam to Flat

Mot. Adj. – Play it

Boston Coverage BroncoBoston Coverage Bronco

1/3

Y

Z

X

F

T

EC C

SS

M W N/S

FS

(BR)(BR)

(F-3)

(1/3) (1/3)

ET T

COACHING POINTS: Nickel rules SS/Nickel Align on the same side

E T N E

T

H S

XZ

H

Z

Z

T

T T

T

Y Y

Y

TRIPS

DOUBLES TRIPS OPEN

SINGLE

TREY

X

H

S

X

Z H

X

ZH

X

E T N E E T N E

E T N E

E T N E

C C CC

CC

CC

CC

FS FS

FS FS

FS

SS SS

SSSS

SS

M

M M

M

W W

WW

W

NM

N N

N

F

T

E T N E

FS

WMC CSS

H

Z X

N

OPEN

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Boston Boston

N

1 2

BostonBoston

FS

s

T

S/NM

CC

SS

Y

Z

X

W

1/3 1/3

1/3

(BR)(BR)

(F-3)

Z ZOOM PRO TO SLOT

SS

s

T

S/NWC C

FS

Y

Z

X

M

1/3 1/3

1/3

(BR)

(BR)(F-3)

SLOT ZOOM TO PRO

E

DE – ‘Get up & GO”

E

3 4

FS

s

T

S/NM

CC

SS

S

Z X

W

1/3 1/3

1/3

(BR)(BR)

(F-3)

S ZOOM OPEN

SS

Z

T

S/NWC C

FS

Y

S

X

M

1/3

1/31/3

(BR)

(BR)(F-3)


E


E

5 6

FS

S

T

S/NM

CC

SS

Y

Z

X

W

1/3 1/3

1/3

(BR)(BR)

(F-3)

S ZOOM TRIPS TO SLOT

FS

W

T

S/NMC C

SS

S

ZX

W

(BR)

(BR)

(F-3)

SLOT ZOOM TO PRO

E


E


Will “GUT” call CK. Bronco

DESCRIPTIONA Zone blitz with the FS and Will blitzing. Played with a 3 deep, 3 under zone using Bronco coverage underneath.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION1. Strength call = 1 Receiver side

2. Away side end play ‘Gut’ Technique, alert “BASE” call by Nickel with motion.

3. Mike adjustment alignment vs. WR motion by #2, alert “BASE” call by Nickel.

4. Will blitz inside ‘B’ Gap – Stay underneath all blocks.

5. FS blitz outside ‘B’ Gap – Stay outside all blocks.

6. FS alert trade call with Corner vs. closed side TE.

7. Vs. spread Mike give “Switch” call with the FS – Will Outside ‘B’, Mike inside ‘B’, FS = Bronco.

8. Empty – Strength = 2 rec. side. Check BOSTON, Must be aligned in Empty. Motion to Empty away from blitz “Play-it”. Motion to Empty to blitz “Switch” call. FS (BR) Mike/Will Blitz.

9. Good vs. 20 personnel. Good change up to Boston vs. 11 personnel when center and back block to the 2 receiver side and TE stays in to block.

10. Good Pass blitz 2nd – 3rd long – good change up for Cover 2.

11. Fox – show “Boston” or “Bonzai”

12. Mike make “Jack” call to close side DE if the back is offset to TE in 2x2 formations (Single).

Fox Fox

Fox Fox

F

Z X

S

T

E NT EC C

FS

WM N/S

SSPosition Align Tech Key Run To Run Away Pass

Call End Loose 6/9 Go Ball C Gap ChaseOutside rush lane

Contain

Away End Loose 6/9(Gut)

BroncoBall

‘B’ Gap or Fold

Fold(Gut)

Bronco

Away Tackle 3Nickel

HotBall ‘C’ Gap Chase

Outside rush lane Contain

Call Tackle 3 Arrow Ball ‘A’ Gap Pursue Inside rush lane

Nickel/Sam WalkBox/

CutbackBall ‘D’ Gap ‘B’ Gap Bronco

Mike Stack ‘B’ Box/SpillBack (S)

‘B’ Gap ‘A’ Gap Bronco

Will Stack “B’Blitz

inside ‘B’Ball

Inside ‘B’ Gap

Inside ‘B’ Gap Pursue

Inside rush lane

Close Call Right

(BR)(BR)

(GUT FINAL 3)


NICKEL/

SAMAWAY SIDE #2 QB

Bronco

Mot. Adj. – Run with # 2 – Base Call

MIKE STACK ‘B’ Back (s)Bronco (To side of Blitz)

Final 3 vs. Base Ck.

WILL STACK ‘B’ Ball Blitz Inside ‘B’

LC 9 YDS. OFF MAN QB


Pass- Middle 1/3

- Key QB

Mot. Adj.- Closed side trade W/FS

RC 9 YDS. OFF MAN QB


Pass- Middle 1/3

- Key QB

Mot. Adj.- Closed side trade W/FS

FS12 YDS. OFF L.O.S. STEM TO OUTSIDE

LEG OF DLTACKLE

Run- Outside ‘B’ Key Tackle

Pass- Outside ‘B’ Key Tackle

Mot. Adj.- Closed side trade call W/CB

SS 12 YDS. OFF L.O.S. QB

Run- Secondary run support

Pass- Middle 1/3


Fox Coverage BroncoFox Coverage Bronco

COACHING POINTS: FS – Motion to make ‘Switch’ call W/MIKE

-Closed side trade call W/CB

N - #2 motion make base call to END

F

Z X

S

T

E NT EC CWM N/S

(BR)(BR)

(GUT FINAL 3)

FSSS

1/3

1/31/3

E T N E

T

H S

XZ

H

Z

Z

T

T T

T

Y Y

Y

TRIPS

DOUBLES TRIPS OPEN

SINGLE

TREY

X

H

S

X

Z H

X

ZH

X

E T N E E T N E

E T N E

E T N E

C C CC

CC

CC

C

C

FS FS

FSFS

FS

SS SS

SS SS

SS

M M

M M

M

WW

WW

W

NN

NN

N

’

F

T

E T N E

FS

WMC C

SS

H

Z X

N

OPEN

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

Fox Fox

‘SWITCH’

‘TRADE”

‘Stone’

1 2

FoxFox

FS

s T

E

MCC

SS

Y

Z

X

W

1/3 1/3

1/3(BR)

S/N (GUT)

PRO ZOOM TO SLOT

3 4

SS

sT

S/NW

C C

FS

Y

Z

X

M(BR)

1/31/3

(BR)

(BR)

(F-3)

SLOT ZOOM TO PRO

“Switch Call”1/3

E

“Trade call” CK. - Bronco

FS

s T

E

MCC

SS

S

Z X

W

1/3 1/3

1/3

S/N (BR)

S ZOOM OPEN

SS

s

S

S/NW

C C

FS

Y

Z

X

M

(BR)

1/3

1/3

(BR)(BR)

(F-3)


1/3

E

CK. - Bronco

(F-3)

DESCRIPTIONA Zone Blitz with Mike & Will & SS or FS. Played with a 3 deep 3 under zone. Both DE’s dropping.


1. Close Call = 2 Receiver side. (Note 3 x 1 –FS Blitzes – SS – Middle 1/3).

2. DE to Strength side = Gut player. DE away from strength side = Bronco Player. ALERT: #2 motions N/S – give “Change” call.

3. Mike & Will – Come Outside of backs block – SS or FS blitz up the Middle.

4. Viking “2” is married to this blitz. Show “Bingo” play 2. N/S = Deep ½, SS = Curl.

BingoBingo

Bingo Bingo


Call End Loose 6/9 Gut BallFold Inside

DTChase Gut

Away End Loose 6/9 Bronco Ball ‘D’ Gap Fold Bronco

Away Tackle 3Nickel

HotBall ‘C’ Gap Pursue

Outside rush lane Contain

Call Tackle 3Nickel

HotBall ‘C’ Gap Pursue

Outside rush lane

Contain

Nickel/Sam # 2 Strong Bronco Ball ‘D’ Gap Fold Bronco

Mike Stack ‘B’ Blitz Ball ‘A’ Gap ‘A’ Gap Blitz

Will Stack “B’ Blitz Ball ‘A’ Gap ‘A’ Gap Blitz

Y

Z

X

S

T

E TT EC CMW N/S

(GUT)(BR)

SSFS

1/3

1/31/3 (BR)


NICKEL/

SAMCall Side (Strength) #2 QB

Bronco

Mot. Adj. – “Change” Call

MIKE STACK ‘B’ BallBlitz ‘A’ Gap

(Stay outside backs block)

WILL STACK ‘B’ BallBlitz ‘A’ Gap

(Stay outside backs block)

LC 9 YDS. OFF MAN QB


Pass- Middle 1/3

- Key 3 step

Mot. Adj.- Play-It

RC 9 YDS. OFF MAN QB


Pass- Middle 1/3

- Key 3 Step

Mot. Adj.- Play-it


Run- Secondary Run Support

Pass- Middle 1/3

Mot. Adj.- Play-it


Stem to Middle BlitzQB

Run- Blitz over Center

Pass- Blitz over Center


BingoBingo

COACHING POINTS: Nickel – Bronco Tech, # 2 Motion side Change call to DE’s

FS – 3x1 Blitz over Center

Y

Z

X

S

T

E TT EC CMW N/S

(GUT)(BR)

SSFS

1/3

1/31/3 (BR)

E E

Z

T

T

T

Y

Y

Y

TRIPS

SINGLE TREY

H

X

Z

H

X

ZH

X

E E

E E

C

C

C

CC

C

FS

FS

FSSS

SS

SS

M

M

M

W

W

W

N

N

N

’

3 4

7 8

Bingo Bingo

ZW

Y

EMPTY

SX

E E

C C

SS

M N/SW

FS

1/3

1/3 1/31/3

1/3 1/31/3

1/3

1/31/3

1/3

1/3

(BR)

(BR)

(BR)

(BR)

(BR)(BR)

(BR) (BR)

(GUT)

(GUT)

(GUT)(GUT)

CHECK BOSTON ‘RT’

BingoBingo

SS

S

T

S/NW

CC

FS

Y

Z

X

M

1 2

(BR)(BR)

(GUT)


EE

SS

S

T

S/NW

CC

FS

Y

Z

X

M (BR)(BR)

(GUT)

S ZOOM TREY TO SINGLE

EE

“Change” call for DE “Change” call for DE

FS

S

T

S/NM

CC

SS

Y

Z

X

W (BR)(BR) (GUT)

S ZOOM TRIPS TO SINGLE

EE

“Change” call for DE

Man Blitzes

DESCRIPTIONA 5 man rush with Sam blitzing. Good versus run game. Versus the pass, it will keep from sliding to either 3 Tech. It is Black with no Plug help as Sam is blitzing.


1. Close Call to Y T.E.

2. White cover on strong side.

3. Sam makes move call.

4. Motion to 1-backA. Strong – Bump – SS on back – Will to TEB. Weak – Mike Lock

5. WR Motion - Lock.

6. TE Motion – Lock

7. TE trade – Reset

8. Can play Bear Stud ( Call DE = 9 Tech).

Bear Silver Bear Silver


CALLEND

TACKLE

NOSE

AWAYEND

SAM

MIKE

WILL

8

3

0

3

Loose 6

Head Up

Guard

Base

Base

Base

Base

Box/Cutback

Box

TE

Ball

Ball

Ball

Back(s)

Back(s)

‘C’ Gap

‘B’ Gap

‘A’ Gap

‘B’ Gap

Box

Box

Chase

Pursue

Pursue

Chase

‘C’ Gap

Fast

OutsideRush LaneContain

InsideRush Lane

InsideRush Lane

Inside Rush Lane

OutsideRush Lane

1st back STOr2nd Back WK

Dive toQB

Dive

Dive

Dive

QB

Pitch

COMMENTS

Look for Natural!

E

FS

M

EC

T SN

SS W

Bear SilverBear Silver

C

Head Up

GuardBox Back(s) Box Fast

2nd back STOr1st Back WK

Pitch

Run to-

SS Spills ‘D’


SAM Loose 6 Back (s)Chase contain

Box

MIKE Head up Guard Back (s)2nd Back Strong OR

1st back Weak

WILL Head up Guard Back (s)1st Back Strong OR

2nd back Weak

LC9 YDS. OFF MAN

Split RuleQB


Pass- Man on # 1

Mot. Adj.- Lock

RC9 YDS. OFF MAN

Split RuleQB


Pass- Man on # 1

Mot. Adj.- Lock


Stem to Middle QB

Run- Alley

Pass- Middle 1/3

Mot. Adj.- Play-it


Stem to 2 x 4TE

Run- FLOW- Spill- D Gap

- FLOOD- Cutback ‘D’ Over Top

- SPLIT- D Gap

Pass- Man on TE


Bear SilverBear Silver

COACHING POINTS: CK. Special

Z

X

FT

E NT EC CMW

S

SS

FS

F

T

Y

Z

X

PRO1 2

3 4

5 6


E T N E

W MCC

SSS

FS

F

T

Y

Z

X

S

T

Y

Z

X

SLOT

SINGLE WING

H

T

Y

Z X

H

T

Y

Z X

KINGACE

E T N E

W M

CCSS

S

FS

E T N E

W

M

C C

SSS

FS

E T N E

W

M

C

C

SSS

FS

E T N E

WM

C

C

SSS

FS

FT

Y

Z

X

Z ZOOM PRO TO SLOT1 2

3 4

5 6


E T N E

W M

CCSS

S

FS

F

T

Y

Z

X

Z ZOOM SLOT TO PRO

F

T

Y

Z

X

F

T

Y

Z

X

T WEAK PRO TO SINGLEF STRONG PRO TO TRIPS

E T N E

W M

CCSS

S

FS

E T N E

W M

CCSS

S

FS

E T N E

W M

C C

SS

S

FS

LOCK LOCK

BUMP- SS (BACK) WILL TE MIKE LOCK

F

T

Y

Z

X

TE TRADE

E N T E

M W

CC

S

SS

FS

RESET – CLOSE RT

F

T

Y

Z

X

YUKON MOTION

E T N E

W M

CCSS

S

FS

LOCK

DESCRIPTIONA 5 man rush with Will or Mike blitzing the “A” Gap. Good versus run and pass. It is White coverage with no Plug help.


1. Close Call = Y

2. Versus Pass: A. Center slides to blitzer; blitzer runs twist with Nose.B. Center slides away; Blitzer runs twist with Tackle.

3. Corners Connie versus Slot family formations.

4. Backer aligned in “A” gap is the blitzer.A. Example

a. Single (11) – Will blitzesb. Pro (21) – Mike blitzesc. Ace (12) – Will blitzes

5. Used versus 11, 12, and 21 personnel.

Over Wam Silver Over Wam Silver

Y

Z

X

F

TPRO

FS

CC

SS

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

SLOT

FS

C

C

F

T

E T N E

FS

C CSS

H

Z X

S

OPEN1 2

3 4

Silver

Silver Silver

5 6

W M


7 8

E T N E

SW M SW M

SS

E T N E

T

H S

XZ

H

Z

Z

T

T T

T

Y Y

Y

TRIPS

DOUBLES TRIPS OPEN

SINGLE

TREY

X

H

S

X

Z H

X

ZH

X

E T N E

E T N E

CC

CC

C

C

FS FS

FS

SS SS

SS

NN

N

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 87 8

Y

T

E T N E

Y U

T

E T N E

XZ

FS

CC

SS

FS

C CSS

ACE

U

Z X

KING

SS

SilverSilver

Silver

Silver

Silver

W WM

W M

W M W M

M


E T N E E T N E

CC C

C

FS FS

NSS

SSN

Silver Silver

M WM W

Y

Z

X

F

TPRO

FS

CC

SS

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

SLOT

FS

C

C

F

T

E T N E

FS

C CSS

H

Z X

S

OPEN1 2

3 4

5 6

W M


7 8

E T N E

SW M SW M

SS

DESCRIPTION

A 5-man rush with the Will blitzing. Good vs. run game, Pro & Slot. Vs. the pass, it will keep the OC from sliding to the 3 Tech or doubling the Nose. It is Yellow with no plug help as Will is blitzing.


1. Close Call to Y T.E.

2. Corner are ALWAYS Locked M/M vs. motion or shift by their Receiver. TE Trade – Ck. Reset – Yukon Motion = Over WAM.

3. Mike – FS 2 on 2 vs. remaining backs.A. Check Special = Safeties lock on motion by # 2(Trey or

Single).B. Mike 1st back to TE side – bump all motion to TE. Flood =

2nd back.C. FS 1st back to your side – Both backs strong (Flow) = 2nd

back bump all motion.D. 1 back set check Special – Mike Cover back.

4. Vs. 22 Corner cover T.E.

5. Vs. 20 Personnel – Sub Nickel for Sam and play Nickel Under Wanda Gold.

Under Wanda Gold Under Wanda Gold



AwayPass Option

Call

End6 Base Ball ‘C’ Gap Chase

Outside Rush Lane

ContainScheme

Away

End

Loose

6Base Ball ‘C’ Gap Chase

Outside Rush Lane

ContainScheme

Away

Tackle3 Base Ball ‘B’ Gap Pursue

Inside Rush Lane

ContainDive

NoseSt.

ShadeBase Ball ‘A’ Gap Pursue

Inside Rush Lane

ContainDive

Sam 9Spill/

FoldTE ‘D’ Gap Fold

M/M on TE

Outside Tech.Dive to QB

MikeStrong

‘B’Box/Run

ThruBack (s)

‘B’ Gap

Box‘B’ Gap

M/M 2 on 2

With FSPitch

WillWeak “A’

BlitzBack (s)

‘A’ GapInside ‘B’

GapBlitz ‘A’ Wrap

if OC AwayDive

Z

X

FT

E TN EC CWM

S

FSSS

Y

1 2

3 4

7 8

Y

T

E N T E

FS

W

MC

C

SS

U

Z

F

TITE

S

Y

T

E N T E

FS

W

MC

CSS

Z

Z

S

SINGLE

S

Y

Z

X

F

T

E N T E

PRO

FS

W

MC

CSS

S

Y

Z

X

F

T

E N T E

SLOT

FS

W

M CC

SS

S


5 6

Y

T

E N T E

FS

W

M

C

C

SS

X

Z S

TRIPS WING

S

Y

T

E N T EFSW

MC C

SS

Z Z

H

ACE

S

Y

Z

X

s

T

E N T E

TREY

FS

W

MC

C

SS

S

Y

SX

X

T

E N T E

TRIPS

FS

W

MCC

SS

S

Special Rules

Special Rules

Y

T

E N T E

FSW

M

C

C

SS

X

H

Z

S

Y

T

E N T E

FS

W

MC

C

SS

H

Z

S

S

Special Rules


KINGSINGLE WING

FS

S

T

S

MC C

SS

Y

Z

X

W

1 2

Under Wanda GoldUnder Wanda Gold

‘LOCK’

FS

S

T

S

M

C C

SS

Y

Z

X

W

“Special”‘LOCK’

FS

H

T

S

MC C

SS

Y

Z

X

W

“Bump - Bump”

“H” or RB

FS

H

T

S

MC C

SS

Y

Z

X

W

“Bump - Bump”

“H” or RB

FS

f

T

S

MC C

SS

Y

Z

X

W

“Yukon” Ck. Over Wam

FS

f

T

S

MC C

SS

Y

Z

X

W

TE TRADE - RESET

(B)

E T N E

DESCRIPTIONA blitz to the Back through the “A” Gap. Blitzer is the Backer aligned to the Back. Played with Silver Peel. Could be Mike or Will.


1. Close Call = To offset Back or 1 Receiver side if “Dot”.

2. Primarily used versus “10” and “11” personnel.

3. Good compliment to Boston.

4. Nickel Rules apply.

5. If Center or Guard slides to blitzer, cross his face.

6. Follow 1 Plug Rules for coverage.

Split Back Wanda Silver Peel Split Back Wanda Silver Peel

T

H S

XZ

H

Z

Z

T

T T

T

Y Y

Y

TRIPS

DOUBLES TRIPS OPEN

SINGLE

TREY

X

H

S

X

Z H

X

ZH

X

CCC

C

C

C

FS

FS

FS

SS

SS

SS

N

N

N

1 2

3 4

5 6

W WM

W M

M

Split Back Wanda Silver PeelSplit Back Wanda Silver Peel

E T T E

CN M W FS

CSS

E T T E

CN

M W

FS C

SS

E T T E E T T E

E T T E

Silver Peel

Silver Peel

Silver Peel

Silver Peel

Silver Peel

“Switch”

“Switch”

DESCRIPTION

An all out blitz with no safety in the hole. Man to Man coverage.


1. Closed Call RulesA. Away from TE (Except Doubles is called strong)B. 1 Back – no TE = Left or wide of field, if back offset –

away from offset back.C. Empty = 2 Receiver side

2. Mike & Will blitz unless TE to your side, cover him. FS & SS blitz unless # 2 detached weak or # 3 detached strong.

3. Switch Call – If # 2 or # 3 displaced LB gives the Safety on that side Switch Call.

4. Empty – Simple LB’s – Never take. Safety take backfield motion your way unless you are in coverage (Which is a “Switch call”). If this is the case, alert the other Safety with “I’m gone Call” and he must take motion either way.

1. Align in Empty – Same rules Safeties cover/LB’s Blitz

5. Nickel and Corners always run with your man in motion (LOCK).

6. “Lynch 2” is married to this blitz. Show “Bonzai” play 2. N/S = Deep ½: SS = Curl.

7. Corners up at 9 yds and sit at 9 yds looking for quicks.

8. LB covering TE if he blocks out on the DE replace and blitz. DE covers the TE. This is a Devil call.

9. If RB steps up to block you as you blitz, take him to the QB, you own him!

BonzaiBonzai

Bonzai Bonzai


AwayPass Option Comment

Call

End

Loose

6King Ball ‘C’ Gap Chase

Outside Rush Lane

ContainPitch

Away

End9 King Ball ‘D’ Gap Chase

Outside Rush Lane

ContainPitch

Alert “Opal” Call

Away

Tackle3 Arrow Ball ‘A’ Gap Pursue

Inside Rush Lane

Dive

Nose 1‘A’ Gap

Ball ‘A’ Gap PursueRush ‘A’

GapDive

Make Guard Block you

Sam/

Nickel# 2 M/M # 2

Fill Where Needed

Fill Where Needed

M/MFill

Where Needed

MikeStack ‘B’

Blitz BallBlitz

Inside ‘B’Blitz

Inside ‘B’Blitz Dive

Vs. Trips Mike M/M

on TE

Will 7M/M (TE)

TE ‘C’ Gap FoldM/M

(TE)Dive to

QB

Vs. Trips Will blitz inside ‘B’

Z

XS

T

E TN EC C

W

M N/S

SSFS

Y

E N T E

T

H S

XZ

H

Z

Z

T

T T

T

Y Y

Y

TRIPS

Doubles TRIPS OPEN

SINGLE

TREY

X

H

S

X

Z H

X

ZH

X

E T N E E N T E

E N T E

E N T E

C C CC

CC

CC

CC

FSFS

FS FS

FS

SS SS

SS

SS

SS

M M

M M

M

W W

WW

W

N

N

N N

N

F

T

E N T E

FS

WM

C C

SS

H

Z X

N

OPEN

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

‘SPY’‘SPY’

‘SPY’‘SPY’

‘SPY’

‘SPY’

’

BonzaiBonzai


NICKEL/

SAM

Align Nickel Rules.

Always Cov. # 2

9yds. Off your man

Man M/M on # 2

MIKE STACK ‘B’ BallBlitz inside ‘B’ Gap

(Note) vs. Trips – M/M on TE

WILL 7 TEM/M on TE

(Note) vs. Trips – Blitz Inside ‘B’ Gap

LC 9 YDS. OFF MAN Man


Pass- M/M on # 1

Mot. Adj.- Vs. Trips = Corner over.

RC 9 YDS. OFF MAN Man


Pass- M/M on # 1

Mot. Adj.- Vs. Trips = Corner over

FSAlign Nickel Rules.

12 yds off L.O.S.

Stem to ‘B’ Gap

QB

Run- ‘B’ Gap

Pass- ‘B’ Gap

Mot. Adj.- Motion WK. FS = M/M

SSAlign Nickel Rules.

12 yds off L.O.S

Stem to ‘B’ Gap

QB

Run- ‘B’ Gap

Pass- ‘B’ Gap

Mot. Adj.- Motion ST. SS = M/M

BonzaiBonzai

COACHING POINTS: SS – Switch call vs. 3 detach to call side, M/M on # 3

FS – Switch call vs. 2 detach wk, M/M # 2

Y

Z

X

S

T

E TN EC CM

W

N/S

SSFS

DESCRIPTION

An Eagle side corner blitz from the outside. Played with Gold coverage.


1. Closed call depends on the blitz called:-ExamplesA. Flex Chop – Away from Y (TE)B. Weak Chop – Away from Passing Strength.

2. Gold Coverage A. Blitzer – Call CornerB. #1 to the call – Call SafetyC. #2 to the call – Call OLBD. #3 Strong/#2 away from the Call – Away LB

3. Be alert for additional calls based on the following:A. Slot or Trips – Connie

4. Base personnel – Will to the call / Sam away.

5. Used primarily vs. 21 & 12 personnel.

6. Typically called on a hash.

7. Mike or Will has back motion to their side.

8. Switch vs. 1 back formation on 2 speed side.

9. Away End has a “Go” Technique”.

Flex Chop RedFlex Chop Red

Flex Chop RedFlex Chop Red

Y

Z

X

F

T

E TN EC C

SS

WM

S

FS


AwayPass

Call End

6 Stick OT B Gap B Gap B Gap

Away End

6 6 Tech OT C Gap C Gap C Gap


Nose Shade/1 Hot OG B Gap B Gap B Gap

Close Call Right

Y

Z

X

F

TPRO

SS

Y

Z

X

F

TSLOT

SS

F

T

E N T E

FS

WMC

C

SS

H

Z X

N/S

OPEN

1 2

3 4

5 6TITE WING

Y

T

U

Z

F

Y

T

U

Z

F

Flex Chop Red Flex Chop Red

Red

E N T E

FS

WMC

CN/S

Red

E N T E

FS

WM

CCN/S

‘Connie’

Red

E N T E

FS

WMC

CN/S

E N T E

FS

WMCC

N/S

SSRed Red

KING

Y

T

U

Z X

Y

T

U

ZF

E N T E

FS

WMC

CN/S

E N T E

FS

WMC

CN/S

SSRed Red

ACE 7 8

DESCRIPTION

An all out blitz with the Safeties blitzing from both sides. It is a Spear blitz from both sides.


1. Closed Call Rules: (Eagle side to call)-ExamplesA. Cardinal – Y B. U Cardinal – U

2. Cardinal CoverageA. Blitzers – Both SafetiesB. #2’s – OLB’s C. #3 – Mike

3. Be alert for additional calls based on the following:A. Trade – Dead sideB. Switch – 2 speedC. Swap – 3 speed

4. Base personnel – Will to call/Sam away.

5. Can call Switch Cardinal which puts the backers blitzing instead of the safeties.

Split Cardinal Split Cardinal

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

PRO

FSW MC

CSS

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

SLOT

FSW M

CC

SS

F

T

E T N EFS

WMC C

SS

H

Z X

N

OPEN

Y

T

E T N E

FSW MC C

SS

U

Z

F

TITE WING

‘SWITCH’

‘TRADE’

S S

Y

T

E T N E

FSW

M

CCSS

U

Z

F

S

‘SWITCH’

S

‘TRADE’

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

‘TRADE’


Y

T

E T N E

FSW M

CC

SS

U

Z X

KING

E T N E

T

H S

XZ

H

Z

Z

T

T T

T

Y Y

Y

TRIPS

DOUBLES TRIPS OPEN

SINGLE

TREY

X

H

S

X

Z H

X

ZH

X

E T N E E T N E

E T N E

E T N E

C C CC

CC

CC

C

C

FS FS

FSFS

FS

SSSS

SSSS

SS

MM

M M

M

WW

WW

W

N N

N N

N

‘SWAP’

‘TRADE’

‘TRADE’

S

‘SWITCH’ ‘SWITCH’‘SWAP’

‘SWITCH’‘SWITCH’

Y U

T

E T N E

XZ

FSW MC

CSS

ACE

S

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

‘SWITCH’


DESCRIPTION

A solo coverage blitz with the Safeties blitzing. It is a Dagger blitz on both sides.


1. Closed Call Rules- ExamplesA. Blade – Y B. U Blade – U

2. Blade CoverageA. Blitzers – Both SafetiesB. #2’s – OLB’s C. #3 – Mike

3. Be alert for additional calls based on the following:A. Trade – Dead sideB. Switch – 2 speedC. Swap – 3 speed

4. Base personnel – Will to call/Sam away.

5. Can call Switch Blade which puts backers blitzing instead of safeties.

Split BladeSplit Blade

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

PRO

FSW MC

CSS

Y

Z

X

F

T

E T N E

SLOT

FSW M

CC

SS

F

T

E T N E

FSWMC C

SS

H

Z X

N

OPEN

Y

T

E T N E

FSW MC C

SS

U

Z

F

TITE WING

‘SWITCH’

‘TRADE’

S S

Y

T

E T N E

FSW MC

CSS

U

Z

F

S

‘SWITCH’

S

‘TRADE’

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

‘TRADE’


Y

T

E T N E

Y U

T

E T N E

XZ

FSW MC

CSSFS

W MC C

SS

ACE

U

Z X

KING

E T N E

T

H S

XZ

H

Z

Z

T

T T

T

Y Y

Y

TRIPS

DOUBLES TRIPS OPEN

SINGLE

TREY

X

H

S

X

Z H

X

ZH

X

E T N E E T N E

E T N E

E T N E

C C CC

CC

CC

CC

FSFS

FSFS

FS

SSSS

SSSS

SS

MM

M M

M

W W

WW

W

NN

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N

‘SWAP’‘TRADE’

‘TRADE’S

S

‘SWITCH’ ‘SWITCH’‘SWAP’

‘SWITCH’‘SWITCH’

1 2

3 4

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7 8

‘SWITCH’


Goal Line

C

T FS

M

E

S

T ENSS

W

POSITION ALIGN TECH KEY RUN TO RUN AWAY

PASS

LEFT END 8 8 Ball/Tackle ‘C’ Gap C’ Gap Chase

Outside Rush Lane Contain

RIGHT END 8 8 Ball/Tackle ‘C’ Gap C’ Gap Chase


LEFT TACKLE 3 3 Ball/Guard ‘B’ Gap ‘B’ Gap Inside Rush Lane

NOSE 0 0 Ball/Center Drive Thru Center

Drive Thru Center

Inside Rush Lane

RIGHT TACKLE 3 3 Ball/Guard ‘B’ Gap ‘B’ Gap Inside Rush Lane

SAM 80 80 Backs Scrape ‘D’ Cutback Curl

MIKE 00 00 Backs ‘A’ Gap-Inside Load

‘A’ Gap-Inside Load

Hole

WILL 80 80 Backs Scrape ‘D’ Cutback Curl

SS Loose 9 Loose 9 TE Force Slow Fold Leverage Flat Threat

FS Loose 9 Loose 9 TE Force Slow Fold Leverage Flat Threat

C Use Split Rules

Man Man Secondary Run Support

Secondary Run Support

Man-to-Man #1

ADJUSTMENTS:1. Closed Call- Passing strength2. OLB - 1st adjuster to backfield motion3. LB’s - Will and Mike adjust to 40’s - 1 back set

Stallion - ZoneStallion - Zone

C

T FS

M

E

S

T ENSS

W

ADJUSTMENTS:1. Any 1 back set, check ‘Zone’.2. FS/SS - If any action to = Attack FB with outside arm free

- If action away = Check QB for Boot3. Can call ‘Stallion Slash’, Ends play base technique (No Ram), Could put

Tackles in 4’s.

POSITION ALIGN TECH KEY RUN TO RUN AWAY PASS

LEFT END 8 Ram Ball/Tackle ‘C’ Gap C’ Gap Chase

Inside Rush Lane

RIGHT END 8 Ram Ball/Tackle ‘C’ Gap C’ Gap Chase

Inside Rush Lane

LEFT TACKLE 3 3 Ball/Guard ‘B’ Gap ‘B’ Gap Inside Rush Lane


Drive Thru Center

Inside Rush Lane


SAM 80 Man-to-Man TE

TE Scrape ‘D’

Pitch

Rope A Dope

Banjo with Mike


‘A’ Gap- Inside Load

Banjo with OLB’s

WILL 80 Man-to-Man TE

TE Scrape ‘D’

Pitch

Rope A Dope

Banjo with Mike

SS Loose 9 Blitz Ball Force ‘D’ Gap

QB

Trail/Check Boot


FS Loose 9 Blitz Ball Force ‘D’ Gap

QB

Trail/Check Boot


C Inside Man

Inside Man

Man Secondary Run Support


Man-to-Man #1

Stallion - CrashStallion - Crash

C

T FS

M

E

S

T ENSS

W

ADJUSTMENTS:1. If OL have foot-to-foot splits or by game plan, ends could go to goal line

technique.2. Any 1 back set, check ‘Zone’.3. S/SS - If any action to - Bend and bounce all blocks4. Tackles must tighten alignment to ensure ‘A’ gap penetration.5. Anticipate 1st Sound

POSITION ALIGN TECH KEY RUN TO RUN AWAY

PASS

LEFT END 8 Ram Ball/Tackle ‘C’ Gap C’ Gap Chase

Inside Rush Lane

RIGHT END 8 Ram Ball/Tackle ‘C’ Gap C’ Gap Chase

Inside Rush Lane

LEFT TACKLE 3 Gap Ball/Guard ‘B’ Gap ‘B’ Gap Inside Rush Lane


Drive Thru Center

Inside Rush Lane


SAM 80 Man-to-Man TE

TE Scrape ‘D’ Rope A Dope

Banjo with Mike


‘A’ Gap- Inside Load

Banjo with OLB’s

WILL 80 Man-to-Man TE

TE Scrape ‘D’ Rope A Dope

Banjo with Mike

FS Loose 9 Blitz Ball Bend Bend Outside Rush Lane Contain

SS Loose 9 Blitz Ball Bend Bend Outside Rush Lane Contain

C Inside Man

Inside Man Man Secondary Run Support


Man-to-Man #1

Stallion - PinchStallion - Pinch

2009 Tulane Defense

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