Evergreen Pop Warner

Brett’s 5-3

Base Assignments

• Defensive Ends– Contain, Contain, Contain– Be disciplined– Follow the ball through the

sweep– Rush to the sweep spot

NOW!– Slide out when called to

Base Assignments Cont’d.

• Interior Linemen– Nose- Bull rush center

into QB’s Lap– Tackles- Penetrate, Find,

and React.

Base Assignments Cont’d.

• Defensive Backs– CB’s Pass first, run

second– Prevent Inside

release, Reroute WR.– Safety Don’t let

anyone get deeper than you

Teaching Progression

• Stance• Alignment• Assignment• Technique• Keys• Reads

•Blocking Protection•Block Escape • Shedding•Pursuit Angles•Tackling•Turnovers

Pre-Snap Checklist

1. Know down and distance2. Get the call from sideline3. Recognize offensive formation4. Correct stance, Ready5. Know and read your keys

Technique Numbering9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

D C B A A B C D

GapsLB Depth:Deep is @ 7-8 YardsLoose is @ 5-6 YardsBase is @ 3-4 YardsSolid is @ 1-2 Yards

Gap Responsibilites

Gap Assignments VS 5 Man Line

Gap Assignments VS 6 Man Line

Gap Assignments VS 7 Man Line

Stunts

• Nose Stunts– Gut– Blood– X-Strong/Weak

• Tackle/End Sunts– Twist– Loop– Tin

• End Stunts– Smoke/Go– Thunder/Lightning– Lobo– Aggie– Fire– Bullets

Nose StuntsGut

StrongWeak

Blood

Weak Strong

X-Strong/Weak

Weak Strong

Tackle + End StuntsTwist

Center

1 2

Loop is the same w/ 2 going first.

Base Alignment VS I

Nose: Strong side of centerTackles: 6 techEnds: Slant inside, outside of EMLOSSam: 3 yards off, Over EMLOSMike: 3 Yards off, Behind NoseWill: 3 Yards off, Over EMLOSCB: DO NOT Allow inside releaseSafety: Keep everything infront