Installing the 3-3-5 Defense

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INSTALLING THE 3-3-5 DEFENSE



WHY THE 3-3-5 DEFENSE?

•Makes the offense become Protection Oriented

•Gives Maximum numbers to stop the running game

• Able to give a Variety of looks with Minimal Teaching

•Pre-snap movement creates Confusion (Organized Chaos)

•Physical, Aggressive, Attacking style of play

• Allows smaller, faster athletes to be Successful

•Fun for the players!

• Attacks the Pass Protection weaknesses

•Creates Negative Yardage plays and Turnovers



Our Defensive “Mode”

• We are not a traditional gap control, read defense

(although it can be played in that mode if desired).

• We are a stunting, blitzing, attacking defense, takingadvantage of our speed and giving our undersized

defense a chance to be successful

• We will begin our installation/teaching process with thebase defense, a 3-3 Stack playing cover 3

• We feel it is necessary to teach this base before weprogress to slants, stunts, and blitzes



We are playing the 3-3 with thefollowing defensive philosophy:

• 1. TAKE AWAY WHAT THE OFFENSE

DOES BEST; MAKE THEM BEAT YOUWITH SOMETHING ELSE. (More than 1

adjustment for a particular offensiveformation)

Examples:Defending an Offense using spread formations to run the ball more effectively

Defending an Offense using spread formations to pass the ball more effectively



By John [email protected]

Ex: Defending an Offense using spread formations to pass the ball more effectively

TAKE AWAY WHAT THEOFFENSE DOES BEST

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One strategy vs. spread offense that sends back into pass routes often,

protecting with 5: Pressure with cover zero.




Defending an Offense using spread formations to run the ball moreeffectively

TAKE AWAY WHAT THEOFFENSE DOES BEST

One strategy vs. spread offense that gets into a trips formation torun the ball more effectively: Keep 6 in the box and align the FreeSafety over inside receiver. With Spur within 5 yards, it’s an 7 man

box.

7 man box vs. 6 blockers




We are playing the 3-3 with thefollowing defensive philosophy:

2. Whatever scheme you use, NEVER let the offense

gain an advantage by formation, shifts, or motion.ALWAYS have base defensive checks built into

the scheme to handle these things.

Example- Formation Check: “Pull” Call



3.Characteristics of a sound

defense:

; there is a primary run force player and a secondary force player (outside-in defenders),

a defender responsible for halfback pass, cutback defenders (inside out defenders), a

nd a defender responsible for boot/reverse.

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A. Every gap is accounted for by a

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3.Characteristics of a sound defense:

B. There is a primary run force player and

a secondary force player (outside-in defenders)

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3.Characteristics of a sound defense:

C. Cutback defenders (inside out defenders),

and a defender responsible for boot/reverse.

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INSIDE OUT DEFENDERS



We are playing the 3-3 with the followingdefensive philosophy:

• 5. Offenses operate on rhythm, that rhythm MUSTbe disrupted. Effective ways to disrupt offensiverhythm are: stemming fronts, line stunts, blitzes, anddisguising pass coverage.

• 6. Make the QB read the pass coverage POSTSNAP; don’t let him settle in before the snap andknow where his primary read is.

• 7. Multiple fronts and/or coverages MAY betterserve to defend particular offensive schemes.



We are playing the 3-3 with the followingdefensive philosophy:

• 8. Pursuit drill must be run every day

• 9. Tackling drills must be run every day.

• 10. Whatever defenses you run, the kids MUSTBELIEVE in it. They must understand what itsstrengths and weaknesses are, and what you are

trying to accomplish with a particular front, blitz,or coverage.



By John [email protected] Responsibilities

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Option to left: Option to right:

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QBQBPitch Pitch

Pitch-Pass Pitch-Pass

QB to pitch

• 11. Option assignments must be built in



Defensive Goals

• WIN!• Hold Our Opponents To 3.0 YPC• Hold Opponents to 10 Points or Less• Get 3 Turnovers

• Score or get a turnover in score zone• Prevent Big Plays… No Runs over 12 yards… No

Passes over 20 Yards• No TD’s after sudden change • 50% 3 and Out• Win 3rd Down 75% and 4th Down 100%• Hold Opponents to less than 50% Completion• Hold Opponent to 150 yards of total offense



Defensive Absolutes

1. Stop The Run: No one will run the footballsuccessfully against our defense. We willcommit as many people to the LOS as

necessary in order to stop the run.2. Control the Pass: We are primarily a zone

coverage team. We will take away the deepball and not allow our opponent to score on big

plays. We will be proficient in our coveragepackages. Our secondary will play hard andfast, forcing incomplete passes and turnovers.



Defensive Absolutes

3. We will be the best tackling team in ourconference! We emphasize fundamentaltackling with extreme effort. We will punishball carriers and develop an attitude and

swagger necessary to dominate our opponent.4. Pursuit: We will get 11 people to the football

every play! It does not take talent to hustle tothe football. We want as many of our helmetson the ball carrier as we can each play.

5. Create Takeaways: We must createturnovers to give ourselves opportunities for ashort field.



Turnovers

• We will create a minimum of threeturnovers a game by attacking ouropponent. We will work our strip and

takeaway drills everyday in practice untilthey become second nature.

• Lift and tear

• Lift and Punch• Scoop and Score

• Slide and Secure



Pursuit and Passion

• DEFENSE IS ABOUT PURSUIT ANDPASSION!

• YOU MUST TEACH HUSTLE IN ALL

DRILLS• PURSUIT DRILL MUST BE DONE

EVERYDAY!

• PUT YOUR ATHLETES ON THE FIELD• NEVER SACRIFICE SIZE FOR

ATHLETICISM



PERSONNEL/BASE

TECHNIQUE/KEYS AND READS



PERSONNEL

NOSEGUARD – “Wrestler” type player; must force double teams

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ENDS – Agile and fast; substitute size for quickness

MIKE – Strong and toughSam LB – Best LB (plays against right side of offense)

Will LB – Next best available

Bandit – Best LB/DB combination player; physical; must be able to play man coverage

Rover – Less physical than Field Spur; must be able to play man coverage

CORNERBACKS - Cover!FREE SAFETY – Best player; must “Quarterback” the defense

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30 Stack Personnel

• Defensive Linemen• The line will consist of two 6 technique

Ends and a zero technique Nose.

• The Ends play left and right. If desiredthey can flip strong and weak.

• The Nose plays a zero shade (head upon the center).



General Coaching Points forDefensive Linemen

• Crowd the Ball; Play fast; get into the backfield andwreak havoc with blocking schemes

• Read on the run

• Don’t stay tied up with O-Linemen

• Find the ball after initial technique is executed and

redirect to the football

• “Beat half a man” (slant technique)



30 Stack Personnel• Inside Linebackers

• At the heart of the 3-3 stack defense are threeinside linebackers.

• Against a 2 x 2 set:

• The Sam linebacker will align in a stackposition behind the Strong End.

• The Mike linebacker will align stacked positionover the nose, playing a zero technique

• The Will linebacker will align in a stackposition behind the Weak End.



General Coaching Points forLinebackers

• “Read Slow, React Fast”

• Primary Keys are guards; they will take

you to the ball

• “It’s not a crime to get blocked, it’s acrime to stay blocked.” (Don’t walk

away from a block)

• Play fast -sideline to sideline



General Coaching Pointsfor Bandit & Rover

• In Cover 3, execute your run force responsibilitieswith aggressive confidence-NO ONE GETSOUTSIDE!

• Maintain outside leverage vs. run

• Your “kingdom” is the flats-control what happensthere

• In blitzing situations, attack with a frenzy



30 Stack Personnel• Secondary

• Left Corner will align over #1 wide receiver todefensive left. Standard cover threealignment will be seven yards deep and oneyard inside. Play by play alignment may vary

greatly, depending on down, distance,coverage call, and game plan.

• Right Corner will align over #1 wide receiver

to defensive right. Standard cover threealignment will be seven yards deep and oneyard inside. Play by play alignment may varygreatly, depending on down, distance,

coverage call, and game plan.



General CoachingPoints for Corners

• In Cover 3, smash, curl-wheel, & allverticals are first in your thoughtprocess on a pass read

• As long as #2 to your side is vertical,you stay vertical; we play the hitch/stop

late.



30 Stack Personnel• Free Safety

• Free Safety will align midpointbetween wide receivers. Standardcover three alignment will be 12

yards deep and one yard inside. Playby play alignment may vary greatly,depending on down, distance,coverage call, and game plan.



General Coaching Points• You are the playmaker of our secondary; Make

Plays!

• Vs. Cover 3, receivers must pay a price for runningroutes over the deep middle

• We will trade a headache for a first down onoccasion

• Vs. Run attack with reckless abandon

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*If we want to move up one SS or the other onto the line ofscrimmage we will call ―Load‖ strong side, ―Open Load‖

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ALIGNMENT/BASE TECHNIQUE/KEYSAND READS

BASE ALIGNMENT VS PRO



BASE ALIGNMENT VS. PROVs. All 2 by 1 sets, linebackers align HALF a man over towards 2 cut side



ALIGNMENT VS. TWINSVs. All 2 by 1 sets, linebackers align HALF a man over towards 2 cut side

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Vs. Doubles

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Alignment vs. Doubles

“P ll” ALIGNMENT VS TRIPS




“Pull” ALIGNMENT VS. TRIPS



“Stack” ALIGNMENT VS. (TE) TRIPS

DEFENSIVE LINE AND LINEBACKERS



DEFENSIVE LINE AND LINEBACKERSBASE COVER 3

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POS ALIGN KEY RUN TO-AWAY PASS RESP.

LE 6 TECH OT C GAP – TRAIL/REVERSE OUTSIDE RUSHLANE

NG 0 STUFF BALL A GAP – BACKSIDE A INSIDE RUSH

LANERE 6 TECH OT C GAP – TRAIL/REVERSE OUTSIDE RUSH

LANE

Sam STACK 40 OG-NEAR RB FIT HASH DROP

MIKE STACK FB FIT HOLE DROP

Will STACK 40 OG-NEAR RB FIT HASH DROP

“JACKS”



Defensive Line Techniques• Defensive lineman will line up with a slightly elongated

stance. In passing situations we want the butt in the air• The foot that is back will be the hand that is down.• Weight will be 60 percent on the hand• Use a ball key, ball moves, you move

• ―The foot replaces the hand‖ • We attack 1/3 of the man! We never play the middle of

the man unless on a bull technique.• We attack our gap shoulder and feel the block of the

offensive lineman. We want to be physical on the gap

shoulder• Maintain gap integrity while squeezing the gap.• Never penetrate past the butt of the offensive lineman• Control your gap and maintain gap integrity

NOSEGUARD PLAY



NOSEGUARD PLAY BASE “STUFF” TECHNIQUE

•Alignment: “0” technique, nose-to-nose on Center. Play as tight as possibleand still be able to key and react.

• KEY: Movement of the Center’s hand.

• Responsibility: Attack Center and STUFF him into backfield and find thefootball.

• Coaching Points:Hold ground on double team.If reached, play cutback.

Rush passer in proper lane.On pass rush, bull rush and look for draw or QB to step up.Stay flat on pursuit.

“JACKS” Technique



NOSEGUARD KEY READSVs. BASE BLOCK

STUFF CENTER. Attack Center, maintain inside hand position on C’s frame.

Keep feet moving and stay square. DO NOT PICK A SIDE UNTIL YOU LOCATE THE

BALL; DISENGAGE AND PURSUE!

NProgression:1. With Center only (Mirror Step Drill)2. With Center & Guards, add back

3. Inside Drill4. Team

Drill Modes:1. Walk-through (teaching)2. Half-Speed (independent practice)

3. Full-Speed (testing for understanding)

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Other schemes to be drilled:TrapDouble TeamReach

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NOSEGUARD STIMULUS/RESPONSE




Vs. BASE BLOCK

STUFF CENTER. Attack Center. Keep feet moving and stay square.DO NOT PICK A SIDE.

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Vs. REACH BLOCK

STUFF Center. Let his head hook you. Keep shoulders square and squeezethrough his back-side looking for cutback. Pursue flat down the L.O.S.

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NOSE GUARD “SLANT” TECHNIQUE •Alignment: ―0‖ technique, nose-on-nose on Center. Play as tight as possible and

still be able to key and react.

• KEY: Guard that you are ripping to. Be aware of feeling pressure from Center.•Focal point during move: V of the neck of guard call side.

•Responsibility: A Gap to call side.

• Coaching Points:Back off the ball slightly.Step with foot to side you are ripping to.Turn shoulders on first step, then square back up on second step.The Guard will then tell you how to react.

NOSEGUARD “SLANT” TECH



NOSEGUARD “SLANT” TECH.

Vs. BASE BLOCK

Vs. Base Block: With backside arm, rip quickly to direction you are going. WithGuard firing out, you should beat the Center’s block on your initial step. FIND

Find the football!

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Vs. REACH BLOCK

As Guard moves away from you, you will feel the Center trying to hook you. Runflat down the L.O.S. in the direction he is going.

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Vs. SCOOP BLOCK

See Guard coming at you and feel Center go away. Get flat down L.O.S. andchase.

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Vs. DOUBLE TEAM

Explode low. See Guard coming and feel pressure by Center. Drive hard intoGuard and penetrate seam. Create a pile.

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Vs. DOWN BLOCK

Explode low. See Guard coming and stuff him back and find the ball.

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DEFENSIVE END 6 TECHNIQUE



DEFENSIVE END 6 TECHNIQUE•Alignment: ―6‖ Technique (Nose on outside eye of OT). Align tight to the L.O.S.

• KEY: Movement of OT’s helmet.

•Responsibility: C Gap. Contain pass rush and trail on play away.

• Coaching Points:Step flat with outside foot.

Keep shoulders square.Attack outside number of OT.Punch with hands and react to OT’s first step.

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Drill: Key Read for 6 Technique

Step with gapside foot, striking OT’s outside number with your inside hand . Use

leverage technique (push and pull) to maintain outside leverage, keeping outside

arm and leg free. Keep T off LB’s until you disengage to make a tackle. Vs.

double team on TE, step down into (squeeze) hole &Keep your shoulders square.

Run to: disengage and redirect to the ball. Ball Away: Check Boot/Reverse.

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ECoach stands behind LineAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.

Progression:1. With Tackle only (Mirror Step Drill)2. With Tackle & Guard, add back3. Inside Drill

4. Team

Drill Modes:1. Walk-through (teaching)2. Half-Speed (independent practice)3. Full-Speed (testing for understanding)

We will adapt this drill to any blocking scheme we will see that

week. We will duplicate this drill vs. a slant technique as well.

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Vs. BASE BLOCK

Step flat and attack OT’s outside number and knock him back while keeping

your shoulders square.

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Vs. REACH BLOCK

Step flat to the outside as normal. As OT tries to reach you, stab him with yourhands while keeping feet moving and shoulders square. Use an escape techniqueand find the ball.

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Vs. DOWN BLOCK

Step flat as normal while getting your inside hand on OT pushing him inside. Getyour eyes up attack trapper with your inside arm and compress him. Do not spill.

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Vs. DOUBLE TEAM

Step flat. As OT stays on you and you fell pressure by TE, drop to a knee and useup both blockers.

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Vs. Y BLOCK

Step flat. As OT pulls outside, the TE will block down on you. Squeeze him back outor punch and cross face.

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DEFENSIVE END



DEFENSIVE ENDSLANT TECHNIQUE

• Alignment: 6 Technique

• KEY: Ball to TE

• Responsibility: Attack and control the C Gap. You are looping from a “6” to

a “7” Technique.

• Execution: When the TE takes his first step, you step with call side foot , using a rip

technique if needed vs. a base or reach block. Vs. a down block, square up, look

immediately inside to G-R-G triangle for kick-out blocks. Do not wrong-arm. Keeping

inside shoulder perpendicular to LOS, sink to a hitting position and attack the kick-out

blocker at his upfield number, bracing yourself with your gapside leg extended. Vs.

Reach scheme, use rip tech. to get into backfield. vs. Flow away, stop, stay low, check forcounter, bootleg, and reverse. Vs. read option, keep shoulders square and respect

quarterback’s keep option.

• Coaching Points:

Key the TE to get a good read

All other 5 Tech Coaching Points (except keeping OT off LB)

Line Directional Calls




Line Directional Calls

Sam becomes C gap

Player and contain onQB rollout his side.

Will becomes C gapPlayer and contain on

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DEFENSIVE END

PINCH TECHNIQUE• Alignment: 6 Technique

• KEY: The Guard and see the football out of the corner of your eye.

• Responsibility: You have the “B” GAP. Attack and control it.

• Execution: When the Guard or football moves, step flat with the foot you arepinching to. Your aiming point is the hip of the Guard. Afterstepping flat, crossover with your trail foot while ripping thebackside arm through simulataneously.

• Coaching Points:

Key the Guard and ball to get a good jump.Always beat the OT’s block when going inside vs a scoop block. You have

the B Gap.Pursue flat down the LOS on ball away.Rush passer in proper rush lane.

PINCH TECHNIQUE



PINCH TECHNIQUE

Vs. REACH BLOCK

Flat step down inside with your playside foot. As OG comes towards you, he will tryAnd hook you. Punch him with your hands and work back outside.

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PINCH TECHNIQUE



PINCH TECHNIQUE

Vs. SCOOP BLOCK

As the Guard goes away, feel the OT driving down inside trying to cut you off. FlatStep down and punch the OT with your hands, keeping your shoulders square.

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PINCH TECHNIQUE

Vs. FAN BLOCK

Attack the V of the neck of Guard and squeeze him back into the hole. Keep yourFeet moving as you drive him back.

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PINCH TECHNIQUE

Vs. PASS SET

Attack through the hip of the Guard. You have a two way go on the OG.

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Inside Backer Rules • Run, Draw, Screen, Pass—ATTACK DOWNHILL

• Mike Keys The Offensive Guard To Flow (FB) – Mike KeysA Gap (Front-side)• Sam and Will Key The Gap Shoulder of their lineman to

flow. Sam and Will play B gap in our base• If Sam or Will is in an Up technique on TE, Squeeze the D

into the C. Limit TE Release• Stacked Backers take three key steps aggressively

downhill and read key• LB’s are the last players to Drop on pass • Attack First, Then Redirect

• Don’t get caught too close to the LOS- Play at 4 to 5 Yards• Know where your outside help is located• MAKE THE DLINE RIGHT!

Sam-Will LINEBACKER



Sam Will LINEBACKERSTIMULUS/RESPONSE

STIMULUS RESPONSE

DOWN BLOCK EYES UP (to near back)

OUT BLOCK (Pull To) SCRAPE TIGHT

PULL (Pull Away) SHUFFLE, SHUFFLE, FIT

SCOOP SAME

REACH B GAP (if contact, keep outside shoulder free)

HIGH HAT HASH DROP

ALIGNMENT DEPTH: 4 yards

“Key Guard to Near Back”

KEY DRILL FOR SAM/WILL




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Progression:

1. With guards/without back2. With guards and back3. Inside Drill4. Team

Coach stands behind backersAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.


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Progression:1. With guards/without back2. With guards and back3. Inside Drill4. Team

Drill Modes:1. Walk-through (teaching)2. Half-Speed (independent practice)

3. Full-Speed (testing for understanding)

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Other schemes to be drilled:Trap

Double TeamReach

MIKE LB TECHNIQUE



MIKE LB TECHNIQUE

• Depth – 5 yards

• Alignment – Stack Behind Center in 2 by 2 Set

• Key – Center Guard Fullback triangle• Coaching Point – Stay FLAT, (over the top player)

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Drill: MIKE LINEBACKER KEYREAD – TRAP TRACK

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Drill: MIKE LB KEY READ



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Drill: MIKE LB VS



Drill: MIKE LB VS.COUNTER SCHEME




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SS Rules

• Line Up Splitting The Distance from EMOL and WRversus pro look. If no ISWR, you have D gap force

• Versus two receivers, play inside leverage to head up on#2, unless game plan calls for adjustments. You haveforce/support. Defend the bubble

• Versus Trips, line up on #2 at 5 yards and collisionnumber 2. You must defend the bubble.

• On closed side, reduce alignment to 4x4. We canreduce further based on game plan

• Key EMOL for run/pass, low hat/high hat. WR key is #2.

Buzz Hook/Curl to Flat – You have a numbers drop• Do Not Get Locked Inside On Toss!



Alignment Rules SS

Versus 1 receiver open: Split the distance between thereceiver and the EMOL at 5 yards.

Versus pro look (WR w/TE): Split Distance at five yards.

Versus Twins: Line up 1 yard inside the #2 receiver until

#2 breaks the triangle. Then, triangle align using #2 andthe EMOL

Versus Trips: Follow twins alignment rules- Adjustmentswill be made based on down, distance, personnel, andgame plan

To a TE Closed: Line up 4x4 on the TE, with a toughadjust by call. We will make adjustments based ondown, distance, and matchup.

Bandit/Rover ALIGMENTS



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STIMULUS RESPONSE

Inside Run to C Stack (Bonus Player in the box)

Inside Run Away C Stack – Fold/Cutback

Outside Run to Force

Outside Run Away Fold, Cutback

Pass Numbers Drop (flat)

Key: End man on the line of scrimmage to

near back, then Ball on/off the LOS

*Skate at snap to get read

Ex of Bandit

Ex of Rover



Ex of BanditRead Drill:

BProgression:1. W/TE & T; no back2. Add the back & onside Guard3. Inside Drill

4. Team

Some Drill Schemes:1. TE & Tackle Down, Guard Pull to2. Reach scheme for Stretch3. Base/Flow away

RProgression:1. W/Guard & T; no back2. Add the back & offside Guard3. Inside Drill

4. Team

Ex of Rover

Read Drill:

Some Drill Schemes:1. G & T down, Guard pull to (Counter)2. Reach scheme for Stretch3. Base/Flow away “I’m here” call to

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INSIDE RUN FITS



By John Rice

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OUTSIDE RUN FITS



By John Rice

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GAP FITS



GAP FITS

• The 30 Stack is an attacking gap controldefense

• It is imperative that each player

understand their gap responsibility• No one is allowed to attack a gap other

than the gap they are assigned

• You must practice gap fits everyday!• You must have a player responsible foreach run gap.



Alignment andGap Rules

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Calling the Defense

• “Coverage-Tag”

• Examples:

– “3 Jacks” (base 3-3 stack with cover 3)

– “3 Weak” (line slants to formation Weak )

– “3 Strong” (line slants to formation Strength)

INSIDE/OUTSIDE PRESSURE



WITH COVERAGE IN THE

3-3-5 DEFENSE

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Secondary Rules

• Play Head Up in Cover 3, and inside in Cover 0 andCover 1.• To a closed side, roll up and play 2 outside the EMOL

and 9 off the ball.• Press puts you at four yards, jamming the receiver.

Disrupt the release to your funnel.• Bump puts you at 1 yard, jamming the receiver. Andriding the receiver outside staying on the hip.

• Play over the top first in all coverages. Don’t get beatdeep!

• Play the Hands of the Wideout to the ball. Always PlayThrough the Outside Shoulder• When you go for the interception, be sure and without

hesitation.• When you play the run, be sure.

COVERAGES**ALL COVERAGES HAVE A COLOR CALL



•Cover 0: Used when sending all 3 LB’s (Black Call)

•Cover 1: (Man Free) – Used when sending 1 or 2 LB’s (Red Call)

•COVER 2: Cover 2 Zone – Used when sending 1 or 2 LB’s (White Call)

•Cover 21: Cover 2 to Strong side, Cover 1 Weak side (White Lock Call)

(Roll Call)

•Cover 2 Robber: Cover 2 Zone – Corners play ½ the field and FSRobs the middle of the field – Used when we send all 3 LB’s (White Robber Call)

•Cover 3: Cover 3 Zone – Used when sending 1 LB (Blue Call)

•Cover 3 Switch: Cover 3 Zone – CB’s play flat and Bandit/Rover play the 1/3

(Blue Switch Call)

•Cover 33: Fire Zone Blitz – 3 Deep, 3 Under – Blitz 5 (Blue Fire)

•Cover 4: Cover 4 Zone – CB’s , FS, Rover each have a ¼ of the field (Green Call)

•Cover 42: (Zone Combo) cover 4 Strong side , Cover 2 Weak side (White

Combo Call)

**ALL COVERAGES HAVE A COLOR CALL

COVER 0 RULES



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CORNERBACKS…………….MAN #1 Bandit…………………..MAN #2 Rover…………………MAN #2 Sam LB………………………….BLITZ MIKE LB…………………………BLITZ Will LB………………………….BLITZ FREE SAFETY………..…#3 Strong

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CORNERBACKS…………….MAN #1 Bandit…………………..MAN #2 Rover…………………MAN #2 Sam LB………………………….BLITZ MIKE LB…………………………BLITZ Will LB………………………….BLITZ FREE SAFETY……………………...#3

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COVER 0Vs. TRIPS

COVER 0Vs. TRIPS OPEN

―ROCK & ROLL‖ ―ROCK & ROLL‖

COVER 0 COMBO RULES



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CORNERBACKS……………………………MAN #1

Bandit……………………....BLITZ or MAN #2 Rover…………………..…BLITZ or MAN #2 Sam LB……………………….BLITZ or COMBO #3 MIKE LB………………………BLITZ or COMBO #3 Will LB……………………….BLITZ or COMBO #3 FREE SAFETY……..COVER for Bandit/Rover

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CORNERBACKS……………………………MAN #1

Bandit……………………....BLITZ or MAN #2 Rover…………………..…BLITZ or MAN #2 Sam LB……………………….BLITZ or COMBO #3 MIKE LB………………………BLITZ or COMBO #3 Will LB……………………….BLITZ or COMBO #3 FREE SAFETY……..COVER for Bandit/Rover

COVER 1 RULES



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CORNERBACKS…………………….MAN #1 Bandit…………………………..MAN #2 Rover…………………………MAN #2 Sam LB……………..…BLITZ or COMBO #3 MIKE LB………………BLITZ or COMBO #3 Will LB……………….BLITZ or COMBO #3 FREE SAFETY………………………….FREE

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CORNERBACKS…………………….MAN #1 Bandit…………………………..MAN #2 Rover…………………………MAN #2 Sam LB…………….….BLITZ or COMBO #3 MIKE LB………………BLITZ or COMBO #3 Will LB……………….BLITZ or COMBO #3 FREE SAFETY…….FREE or COVER #3 vs

TRIPS……………………

COVER 1 RULES – CONT.



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COVER 1Vs. TRIPS

COVER 1Vs. TRIPS OPEN

―ROCK & ROLL‖ ―ROCK & ROLL‖

Cover 2



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Nose-0 Backside A GapEnd-6 Tech to C GapMike-Stacked, Hole PlayerSam-50 B Gap – Hash DropWill-40 B Gap – Hash DropBandit- LB Depth, Numbers Drop, beaggressive

Free/Rover-Cover 2 Shell Play ½coverageWeak Corner- 4 X 1 outside, Play Hard

Strong Corner- 4 X 1 outside, Play Hard

Versus Trips

Cover 2 Lock



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Nose-0 Backside A GapEnd-6 Tech to C GapMike-Stacked, Hole PlayerSam-50 B Gap – Hash DropWill-40 B Gap – Hash DropBandit- LB Depth, Numbers Drop, beaggressive

Free/Rover-Cover 2 Shell Play ½coverage. Rover Look 3 StrongWeak Corner- Lock #1 receiver

Strong Corner- 4 X 1 outside, Play Hard

Versus Trips

*If in a 2x2 set and they motion to Rover side tocreate trips we will give a “roll” call.

Cover 2 Robber



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Nose-0 Backside A GapEnd-6 Tech to C GapMike-Stacked, BlitzSam-50 B Gap – Hash Drop, BlitzWill-40 B Gap – Hash Drop, BlitzBandit/Rover- LB Depth, Numbers Drop,be aggressive

Free – Rob middle or #2 StrongWeak Corner- Cover 2 Shell Play ½coverage

Strong Corner- Cover 2 Shell Play ½

coverage

Versus Trips

COVER 3



#’s HASH HOLE HASH #’s

DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP

DEEP DEEP1/3 DEEP 1/3 1/3

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Cover 3 Drops



By John Rice

[email protected]

Cover 3 Drops

Corner

Corner

FreeSafety

Spur

Bandit

Mike

Ram

Lion

5 under

3 Deep Zone

Cover 3 Drops

Spur and Bandit buzz to the flats NOW, playing stop, hitch, & the out cut by#1, and the arrow and bubble by #2. Lion & Ram (as soon as they make apass read) must get to the hashes to play vertical routes by #2s.

Cover 3 “Jam” Pass Drops



By John Rice

[email protected]

Vs. Doubles

Corner

Corner

Free

Safety

Spur

Bandit

Mike

Ram

LionSpur and Banditjam & reroute #2s,then buzz the flat.On otherthan a verticalreleaseBy #2, they taketheir normal drops

to the top of thenumber once theymake their passread

Cover 3 Switch



Cover 3 Switch

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Nose-0 Backside A GapEnd-6 Tech to C GapMike-Stacked, Low Hole PlayerSam-50 B Gap – Hash DropWill-40 B Gap – Hash DropBandit-LB Depth, Creep back, open hips, OSthird.

Rover-LB Depth, Creep back, open hips, OSthird.Corners-4-6, Be Physical, funnel IS, you areforce!Free-Middle of the field, deep 1/3

Versus 20 Personnel

Base Cover 4



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Nose-0 Backside A GapEnd-6 Tech to C GapMike-Stacked, Low Hole PlayerSam-50 B Gap – Hash DropWill-40 B Gap – Hash Drop

Bandit- LB Depth, Numbers Drop

Rover-LB Depth Play ¼ coverageWeak Corner-5-7, Cover 4Strong Corner- 5-7, Cover 4Free-Middle of the field, creep toalignment

Versus 21 Personnel

Cover 42 Combo



Cover 42 Combo

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C

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Nose-0 Backside A GapEnd-6 Tech to C GapMike-Stacked, Low Hole PlayerSam-50 B Gap – Hash DropWill-40 B Gap – Hash DropBandit- LB Depth, Numbers Drop, beaggressive

Rover-Cover 2 Shell Play ½coverageWeak Corner-3 to 5, Play HardStrong Corner- 5-7, Cover 4 ConceptFree-Align Inside #3, play quarterconcept.

Versus Trips

Cover 33 Fire Zone



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Seam/curl/flat Seam/curl/flat

Cover 33: 3 deep, 3 under, rush 5

hole

Cover 33 Rules:We are sending 5 (3 linemen and usually 2 linebackers)The remaining linebacker is a hole defender

We will cover both seams, not allow vertical releases by #2’s

Why Pressure?



• To attack a weakness in protection scheme or

personnel

• To break a defensive tendency (as a change up)

• To force a short throw (sight adjustment) in athird and long situation

• To augment your normal pass rush numbers

• To create a big play and change momentum

• To attack an offensive tendency

Principles for Applying Pressure



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• Use more than one disguise per blitz

• Know the protection scheme you are attacking

• Know the opponent’s hot reads and sight adjustments

(may be able to force a certain throw favorable to you)

• Ensure your defense is gap sound

• Assign proper run force

• In man schemes, every potential receiver is accounted for

• Don’t allow offense to create a mismatch

• Create mismatches that favor the defense-attack weakness

• Disguise your intentions if at all possible

Principles for Maximizing Effectiveness



of Pressure Scheme

• Pressure Calls MUST be scripted.

• Blitz Period /7 on 7/Team

– Practice the four looks (show, half, time, depth)

– Show unusual formations/motion – Force checks to prevent unfavorable situations

– Emphasize blitzing defenders redirect to the ball ifplay is a run

BLITZ COVERAGE RULES



BLITZ COVERAGE RULES

• When 1 man is Blitzing in our 30 defense we stay in ourcover 3.

• When 2 men are Blitzing in our 30 defense we shift from

cover 3 to cover 2.

• When 3 men are Blitzing in our 30 defense

we play cover 1 or cover 0.

3 Shell Pressure



• All pressure in this category will give aCover 3 Look or a 1 Free Look

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4 man pressure



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•Blitzer going through his

normal gap of responsibility

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4 man pressure



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• Usually with Cover 3• Example:• “3 Sam” or “3 Will” • “3 Rover” or “3 Bandit” • “3 Strong Will” or “3 Weak

Sam”

4 man pressure



4 man pressure• “Coverage-Blitz”

• Examples: – “3 Will” (cover 3 with Will going)

– “3 Sam” (cover 3 with Sam going)

– “3 Rover” (cover 3 with Rover going)

– “3 Strong Will” (cover 3 with Will going Cgap, End pinching to B gap)

– “3 Strong Mike” (cover 3, line slanting left,

Mike going A gap)

4 man pressure



We Blitz from 4 positions

Depth (ex: 3 Ram)2 yards (ex: 3 Ram half )LOS (ex: 3 Ram show )Time (ex: 3 Ram time )

LINE MOVEMENTS



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LINE MOVEMENTS – CONT.



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STRONG




PINCH

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JACKS

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4 MAN RUSH



•3 JACKS MIKE

•3 JACKS SAM•3 WEAK SAM

•3 JACKS WILL

•3 STRONG WILL

3 JACKS MIKE



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MIKE

Mike can go strong or weakNose will go opposite

3 JACKS SAM



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3 WEAK SAM



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3 JACKS WILL



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3 STRONG WILL



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4 MAN OUTSIDE RUSH



•3 JACKS BANDIT

•3 JACKS ROVER

•3 Weak Bandit

•3 Strong Rover

•3 JACKS BANDIT IN•3 JACKS ROVER IN

3 JACKS BANDIT/ROVER



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BANDIT

ROVER

3 WEAK BANDIT



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3 STRONG ROVER



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3 JACKS BANDIT IN



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BANDIT IN

3 JACKS ROVER IN



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ROVER IN

5 MAN RUSH



•1 JACKS SAM/WILL

•1 STRONG SAM/WILL•1 WEAK SAM/WILL

•1 JACKS SAM/MIKE

•1 JACKS SAM/MIKE X

•1 JACKS WILL/MIKE

•1 JACKS WILL/MIKE X

•1 PINCH SAM/WILL

•3 STRONG MIKE/ROVER•0 WEAK MIKE/BANDIT

•0 STRONG DOUBLE DOG

•0 WEAK DOUBLE DOG

1 JACKS SAM/WILL



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1 STRONG SAM/WILL



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1 WEAK SAM/WILL



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1 JACKS SAM/MIKE X



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Mike goes second

1 JACKS WILL/MIKE



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1 JACKS WILL/MIKE X



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Mike goes second

1 PINCH SAM/WILL



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3 STRONG MIKE/ROVER



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Will will now be#’s dropper

(flats)

0 STRONG DOUBLE DOG



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Will will now be#’s dropper

(flats)

COVER 2/5 MAN RUSH



21 Jacks Double Dog

21 Pinch Double Dog

2 Jacks Bandit/Mike

2 Weak Sam/Mike

2 Jacks Mike/Will

21 Jacks Mike/Rover

2 Weak Bandit/Will

2 Jacks Sam/Will2 Pinch Sam/Will

2 Jacks Sam/Mike X

2 Jacks Will/Mike X

21 Strong Sam/Mike/Will

21 Pinch Sam/Mike/Will21 Strong Will/Rover

12 Weak Bandit/Sam X

21 Jacks Double Dog



TE

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21 Pinch Double Dog



TE

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FS

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2 Jacks Bandit/Mike



TE

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CB

2 Weak Sam/Mike



TE

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S M W

FS

CB

2 Jacks Mike/Will



TE

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S M W

FS

CB

21 Jacks Mike/Rover



TE

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S M W

FS

CB

2 Weak Bandit/Will



TE

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S M W

FS

CB

2 Jacks Sam/Will



TE

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S M W

FS

CB

2 Pinch Sam/Will



TE

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S M W

FS

CB

2 Jacks Sam/Mike X



TE

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S M W

FS

CB

2 Jacks Will/Mike X



TE

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CB

21 StrongSam/Mike/Will



21

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RFS

CB

21 Pinch Sam/Mike/Will



21

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21 Strong Will/Rover



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CB

12 Weak Bandit/Sam X



TE

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FS

CB

COVER33/5 MAN RUSH Fire Zone Coverage: 3 under-3 deep;



g p5 man blitz

33 Strong Sam/Bandit33 Weak Will/Rover

33 Jacks Will/Mike X

33 Jacks Sam/Mike X

33 Strong Sam/Mike

33 Weak Will/Mike

33 Jacks Sam/Will

33 Weak Sam/BanditField



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ThirdsThirds Thirds

Field

Hole


33 Strong Will/RoverField



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Thirds Thirds Thirds

Field

HoleSeam/curl/flat Seam/curl/flat

33 Jacks Will/Mike X



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Hole

33 Jacks Sam/Mike X



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C R

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Seam/curl/flat Seam/curl/flatHole

33 Weak Sam/Mike



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33 Strong Will/Mike



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33 Jacks Sam/Will



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6 MAN RUSHO JACKS SAM/MIKE/WILL



0 STRONG SQUEEZE MIKE/WILL/ROVER

0 WEAK SQUEEZE MIKE/SAM/BANDIT

0 STRONG BANDIT/WILL/ROVER

0 WEAK ROVER/SAM/BANDIT

0 Pinch Bandit/Sam/Will

0 Jacks Sam/Bandit-Will Blast

O JACKS SAM/MIKE/WILL



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NOSE - WEAK

0 STRONG SQUEEZE MIKE/WILL/ROVER



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0 WEAK SQUEEZE MIKE/SAM/BANDIT



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0 STRONG BANDIT/WILL/ROVER



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0 WEAK ROVER/SAM/BANDIT



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0 Pinch Bandit/Sam/Will



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0 Jacks Sam/Bandit-Will Blast



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7 MAN RUSH0 PINCH BANDIT/SAM/WILL/ROVER



0 PINCH BANDIT/SAM/WILL/ROVER



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8 MAN RUSH0 WEAK TORNADO



0 STRONG TORNADO

0 WEAK TORNADO



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0 STRONG TORNADO



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Zone Blitz3 Jacks Eagle/Sam



3 Jacks Open Eagle/Will

1 Jacks Double Eagle/Sam-Will

3 Jacks Open Nitro/Mike

3 Jacks Nitro/Mike

0 Jacks Zorro

3 JACKS EAGLE/SAM



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3 JACKS OPEN EAGLE/WILL



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1 JACKS DOUBLE EAGLE/SAM-WILL



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C C

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3 JACKS OPEN NITRO/MIKE



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3 JACKS NITRO/MIKE



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O JACKS ZORRO



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SECONDARY BLITZ3 Strong LIGHTENING

3 W k THUNDER



3 Weak THUNDER

2 ROBBER JACKS FALCON

2 ROBBER JACKS OPEN FALCON

3 STRONG LIGHTENING



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3 WEAK THUNDER



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2 ROBBER JACKS FALCONVersus Trips



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*Can call Strong/Weak

2 ROBBER JACKS OPEN FALCON

Versus Trips



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*Can call Strong/Weak

BOOTLEG AND SPRINT OUT RULES



BOOT RULES• BACKER (to boot) – Contain

BACKER ( f b t) F



• BACKER (away from boot) – Free

• MIKE – Get Under Deep Drag

• DOG (to boot) – Flat

• DOG (away from boot) – Man on Back (sneak/screen)

• FREE – Jump Drag

• CORNERS – Man on # 1

BOOTWEAK & STRONGBOOT WEAK



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BOOT STRONG

SPRINT OUT RULES• BACKER (to sprint out) – Contain

• BACKER (away from sprint out) – Overlap Mike’s Zone



BACKER (away from sprint out) Overlap Mike s Zone

• MIKE – Overlap Backer’s Zone That is Containing • DOG (to sprint out) – Normal Drop

• DOG (away from sprint out) – Overlap Backer’s Zone

• FREE – Deep Middle Zone (cheat toward sprint out)

• CORNER – (to sprint out) Deep Outside 1/3

• CORNER – (away from sprint out) Deep Outside 1/3

(cheat toward sprint out)

PRINT OUTSTRONG & WEAKSPRINT OUT

STRONG



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SPRINT OUT WEAK

Other Fronts

• 66 Tight



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• 55 Tuff• 33 Bear

• 65 Okie

• 36 Even

• 33 Eagle

• 33 Stack

*We will stem into these fronts from our base

E.G.: Base/55 Tuff

66 Tight



B

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S M W

C C

F

55 Tuff



S E N EW

B M R

C C

F

33 Bear



B

S E N E R

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65 Okie



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36 Even



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33 Eagle



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33 Stack



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PURSUIT



The Key To Great Defense

30 Stack Pursuit Rules

Defending the RunThe 30 stack defense is designed to stop the run cold. Thiscan only be accomplished when each defender uses proper



can only be accomplished when each defender uses proper

technique that will allow them to react quickly to the ballcarrier. The following are the techniques used in defendingthe run.1) Chase and Collapse2) Force3) Contain

4) Alley5) Last Man in Pursuit

Chase and CollapseIn order to play sound football from the backside, you mustbe aware of pursuit techniques. Three of the most importantfactors in this phase of football are defending the cutback



factors in this phase of football are defending the cutback

zone, reverse, and backside leverage (bootleg). Theseresponsibilities fall on the backside End and backside SS orOutside LB. However certain pressure packages will requirean inside LB to use one or more of these techniques.

The defender who is assigned to the cutback will have“collapse” responsibility and the defender who has the

reverse and bootleg will have “chase” responsibilities.

Chase : Last down lineman on the LOS typically has thisresponsibility. When a chase defender reads ball away, hewill pursue as deep as the ball, keeping the ball carrier orQB on his inside shoulder. If the chase defender reads pass

he is responsible for outside contain of the QB. A chasedefender continues to chase ball away until he reachesopposite B-gap. Once the chase defender reaches oppositeB-gap he will then take proper pursuit angles to ball carrier orQB.

Chase and Collapse (Con’t)Collapse : The SS will typically have collapse. The SS pursues thefootball on or behind the line of scrimmage he has collapse



football on or behind the line of scrimmage he has collapse

responsibility. Collapse technique by a defender, puts himlooking for any potential cutback by the running back or QBscramble. When collapse defender reads flow away he willthen begin to collapse down the LOS looking to see if ballcutbacks. Once the collapse defender reaches opposite Agap he will take his proper pursuit angle to the ball carrier.

Force/Contain/Alley/LastMan in Pursuit

Force : The force player has pitch responsibility on option, and no passresponsibilities with a run at him. The force defender must maketh l i t t hi Hi i i i t i th



the play on any perimeter runs at him. His aiming point is the

outside jersey number of the ball carrier. If the force defender iscrack blocked the secondary force or contain defender will becomethe primary force.

Contain : The contain defender also referred to as secondary forcebecomes the primary force defender on the crack block. Theyare responsible for halfback pass, stop and go routes, and

should not support the run until there is no longer a threat of thepass; i.e., the ball crossed the LOS.

Alley : The alley defender checks #2 on a TE type dump pass in the seamas he runs to the alley. The alley defender has QB on the option, andhis aiming point is the inside jersey number of the ball carrier. Thealley course is from an inside to outside track, similar to a banana.

Last Man In Pursuit : The LMP is typically the backside corner. The LMPis responsible for securing the backside #1 receiver. His pursuitangle is to save a touchdown, and not allow the ball carrier to cutback, reverse or cross their face. The corner does not cross the farhash unless it is to save a TD.



Making an I’m here call



The Rover alerts the Willbacker that he is an ―I’m

here player‖

Understand Pursuit Rules

• The frontside backer and DE are the attack



• The frontside backer and DE are the attackplayers.

• The Nose and Mike play flow• The Backside Backer and End are the chase

players.

• We practice pursuit 10 minutes each day with noexceptions

• We work sweep pursuit, power pursuit, and drawpursuit

• Never run into or follow a player with yourcolored jersey!

Pursuit Rules Illustrated



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This Illustration gives you a look at the angles fora sweep/edge run.

Attack

Attack

Flow

Flow

Chase Contain

2nd levelCollapse

Chase

Force

Team Sweep Pursuit



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Pursuit Rules Illustrated



Determining Strength



• We will establish a formation strengthevery down.

• We want to determine where are greatestthreat is located.

• We call out personnel and make a tightcall as the offense gets set.

• We use the alignment of the backs,

receivers, and tight ends to determinestrength.




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Versus a 2 Back Pro look, we will make a ―Vegas‖ call. We would make a

21 call, indicating that the offense has two backs and 1 TE in thebackfield.




N EE

S M WB RCC

FVersus an ace look we would make a ―Vegas‖ call. We would make an

22 call for personnel.




N EE

S M WB R

CC

FVersus a trey tight look we would make 2 Tight call to alert that we havetwo tight ends. We would make a 31 call based on personnel. Everyonesimply follows their alignment rules.




N EE

S M WB R CC

FVersus an even look the FS will alert that the formation is balanced.Based on our game plan assessment, we will adjust our personnelaccordingly. Some teams might be field oriented, and some might beoriented to work to the QB’s arm.

Game Planning

We will get as many films as they will give us.



We focus on:Down and Distance

Formation By Personnel Group

Play by Formation

Field/Boundary Strength

Field/Boundary Tendency

Personnel Tendency

When Do They Run Screens and Draws?

Game Planning

• Who is their best player?



• Who is their best player?

• Who is their playmaker?

• Who is their 3rd Down Guy?

• What is their favorite play?

• What are they known for?• What and who do we have to stop to win?

• What match-up can we win?

Installing the 3-3-5 Defense

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