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Prince George RoyalsDefensive PlaybookTable of Contents

1. Fronts from 3-5-3 Defense2. Defensive Line Play in 3-5-3 Defense3. Inside Linebacker Play in 3-5-3 Defense4. Outside Linebacker Play in 3-5-3

Defense5. Secondary Play in 3-5-3 Defense

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Position Alignment Reads and Keys Run To resp. Run Away resp.

Left End 4i-Tech attack TE ‘C’ gap squeeze

Right End 4i-Tech outside loop ‘C’ gap chase

Nose 0-Tech attack weak side guard weak ‘A’ gap Chase

Lion 40-tech left triangle: ball-back-guard ‘B’ gap ‘A’ gap (if I’m Here)

Ram 40-tech right triangle: ball-back-guard ‘B’ gap ‘A’ gap (if I’m Here)

Monster 00-tech triangle: ball-back-guard strong ‘A’ gap scrape to open door

Sam 3x2 off DE End man to near back force-contain I’m Here

Will 3x2 off DE End man to near back force-contain I’m Here

Field Corner 7 yds, inside #2 to #1 Receiver contain pursuit

Boundary corner 7 yds, inside #2 to #1 Receiver contain pursuit

Free Safety Shade 2 rec. side QB alley player alley player

Base 3-5-3 Defense “Jacks”

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Shift to 40-Solid

Strong End: Shift to 7-TechNose: Shift to Strong 3-TechWeak End: Shift to Weak 1-TechRam: Shift to head-up on GuardLion: Shift to head-up on GuardMonster: Shift to Ghost 9-TechWill: Roll back to 7 yds

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Strong Side End strong 7-tech Squeeze TE ‘C’ gap Squeeze

Weak Side End stem to weak 1-tech Squeeze Guard weak ‘A’ gap Squeeze

Nose stem to strong 3-tech Squeeze Guard strong ‘B’ gap Squeeze

Lion 40-tech left triangle: ball-back-guard uncovered A/B gap ‘A’ gap (if I’m Here)

Monster Weak ghost 9-tech 2-Gap on Tackle ‘C’ gap C.R.B.

Ram 40-tech right triangle: ball-back-guard uncovered A/B gap ‘A’ gap (if I’m Here)

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Shift to 52-Tuff

Strong End: Strong 4i-techWeak End: Weak 4i-TechNose: 0-TechSam: Walk up to 9-TechRam: Shift to Right 20-TechLion: Shift to left 20-techMonster: Walk up to Ghost 9-Tech

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Strong End strong 5-Tech attack TE ‘C’ gap squeeze

Weak End weak 4i-Tech outside loop ‘C’ gap squeeze

Nose strong shade attack weak side guard weak ‘A’ gap squeeze

Lion 20-tech left triangle: ball-guard-back uncovered A/B gap ‘A’ gap (if “I’m Here”)

Monster ghost 9-tech squeeze tackle force-contain I’m Here

Ram 20-tech right triangle: ball-guard-back uncovered A/B gap ‘A’ gap (if “I’m Here”)

Sam strong 9-tech End man to near back force-contain I’m Here

Will 8 yds, over tackle End man to QB alley player pursuit

Free Safety strong ‘B’ gap QB alley player pursuit

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4-6 Bear


Strong End strong 3-Tech Attack Guard ‘B’ gap squeeze

Weak End weak 3-Tech Attack Guard ‘B’ gap squeeze

Nose ‘0’ Tech Crush technique Both ‘A’ gaps squeeze

Lion 40-tech left triangle: ball-guard-back Flow/scrape Flow/scrape

Ram 40-tech right triangle: ball-guard-back Flow/scrape Flow/scrape

Monster 7-tech on TE Read TE ‘C’ Gap pursuit

Sam strong 9-tech End man to near back force-contain I’m Here

Will Weak 5-tech End man to near back Force-contain I’m Here

Free Safety strong ‘B’ gap QB alley player pursuit

Defensive Line

Ends and Nose Guard• The job of our defensive linemen is to

disrupt the offensive line and free up linebackers to make tackles.

• We must be physical and attack the offensive linemen.

• Work the line of scrimmage to close down gaps and bounce inside runs outside. Force the offense to go where they do not want to go!

Working the Line of Scrimmage

• Defensive Linemen must up and down the Line of Scrimmage.

• DL cannot over-penetrate, creating open running lanes underneath them.

• DL cannot chase backs in the backfield.• DL must pursue down the line of

scrimmage or deeper in order to meet the ball carrier as soon as possible.

Defensive Line Technique• Since our lineman will usually be aligned head up and

slanting either direction, we should be in a balanced stance with either hand down.

• Align 1 ½ yards from the helmet of the defensive lineman – do not crowd the ball!

• Be able to see the ball and move on the snap.• First step – lateral step in direction of slant, similar to a

pull step. Work to the opposite knee of the next lineman.• We want to touch his knee! Disrupt the linemen and

keep them off linebackers. • Only after we touch the knee, read the block of the

linemen and begin to work upfield and find the ball carrier.

Solid Front Technique• In SOLID, defensive linemen will squeeze the

nearest lineman and get big in their gap.• Step to the near number of the lineman and

deliver initial blow with inside shoulder/forearm.

• Drive the off-hand underneath the shoulder pads of the OL and squeeze the gap

• Always keep shoulders square to LOS and do not look for the football until you control the OL!

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JacksNose: Slant WeakEnds: Outside Slant

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PinchNose: Slant StrongEnds: Inside Slant

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StrongNose and Defensive Ends: Slant Strong

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WeakNose and Defensive Ends: Slant Weak

Outside Slant: Slant away from football

1. Step with near foot toward aiming point: opposite knee of next lineman

2. Follow with back foot and rip near arm underneath head-up lineman

3. Collision next lineman, then read his block.

4. It is critical that you keep the lineman off your linebackers!!

Inside Slant: Slant toward football

1. Step with near foot toward aiming point: opposite knee of next lineman

2. Follow with back foot and rip near arm underneath head-up lineman

3. Collision next lineman, then read his block.

4. It is critical that you keep the lineman off your linebackers!!

Down Block:Work through shoulder of blockerPursue down L.O.S.

Double Team Block:Attack down blocker and fight

to his opposite shoulder OR

Work low to split the blockers.DO NOT GIVE GROUND!

Drop outside hip to ground and crawl!

Reach Block:You must not allow the blocker to cross your face.Fight across his face, square your shoulders,Work down the L.O.S. to football.

xNo Block:If you are unblocked on your stunt,LOOK INSIDE! Someone will block you.Expect a trap block, Attack it down the L.O.S.Do not over-penetrate!!!**If OLB has given “I’M HERE” call, wrong-arm the trap. If no call, you must squeeze and contain!

Pull by covered lineman:Get in ‘hip pocket’ and follow Down the L.O.S.

Pull by Lineman to Stunt:Fight across back block,Get in pulling lineman’s ‘hip pocket’ Follow pulling lineman down L.O.S.

Inside Linebackers

Inside Linebacker Alignment & Assignments

• Lion, Monster and Ram will align 4-5 yards off the LOS, stacked behind DL.

• Stance on toes, butt down with chest up, head up and hands free

• LBs will be in motion prowling and working to time the snap count.

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Triangle Read

1. Linebackers: See the ball out of the corner of your eye

2. On snap of the ball, read through the nearest uncovered lineman

3. To the near back in the backfield

4. React to run to, run away, or pass read

Scrape Technique• On flow away from Inside LB, scrape

technique may be used.• Shuffle down LOS, attacking at 45 degree

angle with head on a swivel, looking for an “Open Door”

• Keep hands up, eyes up, butt down and ‘feel’ past “Closed doors” until finding an opening in LOS.

• When you find an “Open Door,” shoot through and find the ball carrier.

Prowling• For our defense to be successful, we must make

it hard for the offense to find us.• Prowling is Linebackers moving in and out of

gaps, decoying and disguising stunts.• DO NOT move past the next gap• DO NOT move past the heels of the DL• Our linebackers should be in constant motion

during pre-snap cadence.• No matter where you are on the snap, LBs must

play their original responsibility when the play starts.

Down block,Flow To

1. Read Step on snap

2. Uncovered linemanBlocks down, step outside

3. Read near back flow to,Scrape to open door

Block away,Flow To


2. Uncovered linemanBlocks out, step inside ofHis block.

3. Read near back flow to,Attack to gap responsibility.

Block to,Flow away


2. Uncovered linemanBlocks out, step inside ofHis block.

3. Read near back flow away,Attack to backside gap responsibility.


2. Uncovered lineman blocks to, step inside of his block, being mindful of gap resp.

3. Read flow to and attack

immediately.

Block to,Flow to.

Pull outside,Flow to.


2. Uncovered lineman pulls outside, Flow will go in direction of pull.

3. Make sure ball clears play side gap and attack to pulling lineman (point of attack).

Pull inside,Flow away


2. Uncovered lineman pulls inside,Flow will go away.

3. Chase pulling lineman to backside gap responsibility.

Reading Guards

1. Read the helmet of the Guard for keys.2. If the helmet goes down, it is a run block.

Read near back and attack.3. If you see ear hole, it is a trap block.4. If the helmet comes at you, attack

immediately. Do not hesitate!5. If the helmet pops up, it is pass block.

Check for draw and then zone drop, reading #3 to #2 receiver.

Outside Linebackers

Outside Linebacker Alignment & Assignment

• OLB will be aligned 2x3 off DE when he does not have a slot receiver.

• OLB will be aligned 4x2 inside of #2 slot receiver.

• Read End Man on Line of Scrimmage to Near Back on every snap

• EMOLS blocks down: Squeeze to his hip• EMOLS blocks out: Attack and Squeeze• EMOLS pass blocks: Drop to pass, crossing #2

face and listening for CB call

Force-Contain Player

• The Sam/Will is the Force-Contain Player on runs to his side.

• Sam/Will must maintain outside leverage on all run plays to his side, keeping outside arm and leg free.

• Sam/Will must force the ball carrier to either cut back inside, or string the play out to the sideline.

• Sam/Will cannot chase a play in the backfield, making lanes for the back to cut.

“I’m Here” Call• When flow goes away from Sam or Will, he is

responsible for Counter/ Reverse/ Bootleg if he does not have pass coverage

• If Sam or Will reads flow away and has no pass coverage, he should call “I’M HERE” loudly to Lion / Ram

• This alerts Lion / Ram that Sam or Will has C.R.B covered, and Lion/Ram can begin scrape/pursuit.

• If Lion/Ram does not here “I’M HERE” or hears “YOU YOU YOU!”, he must assume C.R.B. responsibility.

Reads:1. End Man on Line of Scrimmage

2. Near Back

End Man blocks down,Flow toward

1. Take read step on snap

2. End man blocks down, attack to LOSAnd call “DOWN DOWN” to Lion/Ram

3. Read flow to, keep shoulders square andPrepare to take on a block at LOS. Squeeze The block down and either force the play insideOr force ball carrier to bounce.

End Man blocks out,Flow toward

1. Take read step on snap

2. End man blocks out, maintain outside leverage and read to near back.

3. Read flow to, be sure to force play inside,Then attempt to help on inside run.

Secondary

Corners Alignment & Assignment

• In Cover 3, we will align 8 yards off, one yard inside of #1 Receiver, with outside foot up.

• On the snap, bail and read #2 receiver for run/pass read

• See the QB out of the corner of your eye and look for his release.

• Always turn with hips facing the QB and maintain inside position.

Cornerback Rules• CB reads #2 to #1 Receiver• CB must communicate the #2 Routes to the

OLB. This is crucial in our coverage. TALK EVERY PLAY!

• If #2 runs “OUT”: Check #1, OLB has man on #2

• If #2 runs “IN”: Check #1, OLB covers #2 until he crosses into next zone

• If #2 runs “DEEP”: Check #1 for deep route, get depth and do not get beat deep!

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“DEEP”

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Cover 3 (Green)

Position Alignment Initial Read On Initial Pass Read Read Routes

Lion 40-tech left triangle: ball-back-guard Drop to Hook #2 to #3

Ram 40-tech right triangle: ball-back-guard Drop to Hook #2 to #3

Monster 10-tech triangle: ball-back-guard Stunt

Sam 3x2 outside DE EMOLS to near back Drop Curl to Flat #2 to #3

Will 3x2 outside DE EMOLS to near back Drop Curl to Flat #2 to #3

Corner 7x1 inside #1 #2 to QB Drop deep 1/3 #2 to #1

Free Safety Shade 2 rec. side EMOLS to QB Drop deep 1/3 #2 to #1

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Lion 40-tech left triangle: ball-back-guard Drop to Hook #2 to #3

Ram 40-tech right triangle: ball-back-guard Drop to Hook to Curl #2 to #3


Sam Split #2-#3, 3yds EMOLS to near back Drop Curl to Flat #2 to #3

Will 7x2 outside DE EMOLS to near back Drop deep 1/3 #2 to #1

Weak Corner 7x1 inside #1 #2 to QB Sit in flats #2 to #3

Strong Corner 7x1 inside #1 #2 to QB Drop deep 1/3 #2 to #1


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Cover 3 Fire Zone (Green Fire)


Lion 40-tech left triangle: ball-back-guard Stunt #2 to #3

Ram 40-tech right triangle: ball-back-guard Drop hook (2 rec. side) #2 to #3


Sam 3x2 outside DE EMOLS to near back Drop Curl to Flat #2 to #3

Will 3x2 outside DE EMOLS to near back Drop Curl to Flat #2 to #3

Corner 7x1 inside #1 #2 to QB Drop deep 1/3 #2 to #1


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Cover 2 (Blue)


Lion 40-tech left triangle: ball-back-guard Drop to Hook to Curl #2 to #3

Ram 40-tech right triangle: ball-back-guard Drop to Hook #2 to #3


Sam 3x2 outside DE EMOLS to near back Drop Curl #2 to #3

Will 7x1 inside #2 EMOLS to near back Deep 1/2 #2 to #1

Corner 1x1 outside #1 #2 to QB Jam #1 inside #2 to #3

Free Safety 9x1 inside #2 EMOLS to QB Deep ½ #2 to #1

Will and Weak CornerSwap Cover 2

Alignments and Responsibilities

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Cover 2 Sky Weak

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