SYKESVILLE RAIDERS New Head Coach Handbook Updated: 03/01/2011.

SYKESVILLE RAIDERSNew Head Coach

Handbook

Updated: 03/01/2011

Contents

Coaching Tips and Ideas Key fundaments & techniques Drill Guide Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook Practice Plan Resources

Hints & Tips – How to Teach

Teaching Process WHAT (Summarize) HOW to do it (Demonstrate) WHY it’s important (techniques) REPITITION – Master one and move on

Walk Thru – Half Speed – Full Speed

Teach in Small Pieces but REPEAT Limit standing around

More activities of less time is better than just a few that last a longer time

Coaching Tips Find an organized Team Mom

Let her manage everything outside the white lines

Don’t let small things slip during drills Always be in Teaching mode!

Film scrimmages and you will be amazed at how much you miss live. Invaluable teaching tool

Ask senior coaches, they are more than willing to help

Everyone should have a starting spot whether that is on offense or defense

COACHING POINTS – 3 POINT STANCE

• Drop right foot • No more than heel-toe relationship• Feet pointed straight • Drop into squatting position• Roll weight forward on ball of up foot• Daylight under heel of the up-foot• Heel of back foot 1-2” off ground• Weight on the ball of the foot• Shoulders parallel to the ground

• Head in a natural position, little to no strain on neck-cocked back slightly

• Right hand down, well forward of feet in direct line with knee of inside leg.

• Body must lean forward until right arm is vertical with hand directly beneath

• Equal amount of weight on both feet• Wrist of other arm should rest

naturally on the knee of left leg

COACHING POINTS – DEFENSE 2 PT. STANCES

Never stop feet; keep them moving to break tackles Proper receipt of hand-off Deception without ball on fake handoff Taking correct path Use of proper footwork Protection of the Ball Use of blockers Eyes Up, Run Hard & Stay Low Run to Hole, do not beat QB to hole Switching ball into other hand while running (away

from defender) Use Stiff Arm, Spin, Fake, Power to avoid defender Do not give away your direction

COACHING POINTS – RUNNING BACKS

Running backs – continued: Deception without ball on fake handoff Taking correct path Use of proper footwork Protection of the Ball Use of blockers Eyes Up, Run Hard & Stay Low Run to Hole, do not beat QB to hole Switching ball into other hand while running (away from

defender) Use Stiff Arm, Spin, Fake, Power to avoid defender Do not give away your direction

Offensive Line - Drive Block The offensive lineman will take a 6 to 8 inch power step just

outside the defender's base toward the play side call. The second step will drive over the first and will be planted in the

ground simultaneously as the hands and helmet strike the top of the play side # to create a hard surface.

The lineman will then attempt to get downhill movement on the defender while keeping a flat back and #’s over the knees.

We will finish every block, if we can't keep up, if the defender disengages, or if the defender gets outside the accelerate your feet for the pancake.

If defender shoots to hole use their momentum to push them to ground, away from play, or keep them out of the backfield

Combo & Double Team Block The post man will execute a drive block. He will perform this

block as if he was blocking the defender alone The drive man will take his normal stance

His point of aim will be the near hip of the defender. When the drive man makes contact he will stay low and drive the

screws of his helmet and hands through the defender not allowing his feet to die.

For Combo block, one blocker releases after initial blocks and blocks LB

Reach-Block The reach block is used at the point of attack to keep the defender from running

the play down to the outside. The first step will be a flat step at a 45 degree angle outside of the defenders

base. The second step will be at the inside of the defender's far leg. The blocker must get his play side hand and helmet to the # on the far sleeve.

He must then try to quickly get the other hand to the near armpit. We would like the blocker to work his outside leg and head past the defender accelerating his feet and getting his shoulders parallel with the goal line.

Down Block

LB

DLDL

This block is used to give good blocking angles to the inside. The point of aim for the down blockers should be at the near hip of the

defender. At the snap the lineman must lead with the near foot toward the defender. On contact, the head must drive to the front of the defender to eliminate

penetration by the defender. The blockers should drive the defenders as far inside as possible. Do not let the defender get penetration he could blow up the play.

DL

Trap Block

LB

DLDL

The first step will be a short quick step slightly parallel with the LOS.

At the same time the blocker will whip his elbow and head in the direction of the trap.

The far arm will be brought close to the body to aid in rapid running.

The far foot will pivot and become the drive foot. Your aiming point is the defender's inside hip, be sure to get your

head down field on the long trap.

DL DL

COACHING POINTS – FRONT TACKLING

As you near the ball carrier: Shorten your stride & widen your

base. Lower your hips by bending

knees. Keep your back straight Keep head up Keep eyes should be focused on

the center of the ball carrier's chest.

Explode off the foot on the side of the shoulder making contact.

Hit with shoulder pad - NOT helmet.

Drive your shoulder pad up and through the ball carrier's chest.

Keep your head up and allow it to slide to the side of the ball carrier.

Wrap both arms around the ball carrier and grab his jersey.

Continue driving with your legs.

COACHING POINTS – ANGLE TACKLING

Hit with shoulder pad - NOT helmet. Keep helmet in front of ball carrier Drive your shoulder pad up and

through the ball carrier's side. Hit across ball carrier's chest with

front arm. Make contact with the ball carrier's

lower back with your back arm. Wrap both arms around the ball

carrier and grab his jersey. Continue driving with your legs.

As you near the ball carrier: Shorten Stride & Widen Base. Lower hips by bending your knees. Keep your back straight Keep head up Keep eyes should be focused on the

center of the ball carrier's chest. Explode off foot closest to ball

carrier.

Handoff Exchange Be in proper position, QB will be executing exact footwork Top Elbow toward where ball is being received Do not look at ball Move ball to carry position in one fluid motion

Hand over point of ball when carrying Raise up his inside elbow so that it is almost even with his shoulders. Forearm of this upraised arm should be horizontal to the ground,

extending straight across the runner's chest and forming the top of the pocket.

The hand of this arm should bend down so that the palm can grasp the point of the ball.

The forearm of the outside arm should be extended straight across the ball carrier's stomach. The palm should be up and fingers extended toward the quarterback.

The running back must clamp down on the ball as soon as he feels it placed against his body. In the beginning, it is good to have the ball carrier continue to grasp the ball with both hands as he crosses the line of scrimmage.

When encountering tackler use two hands, get lower

Exhange QB/RB – Normal Handoff

Taking a Pitch Starts lateral movement in the direction of the play with a crossover

step. As he runs to the side-line, his hips should be facing the side-line and

he should turn his upper body and head back toward the quarterback. The ball should reach the running back at his belt level or just above it. Catch it by reaching back with his hands, making sure to keep his little

fingers together. Palm of the near hand should be up to form a cradle for the ball, while

the palm of the far hand should serve as the mitt for the catch, making contact with the point of the ball.

Once the running back makes the catch, he should bring the ball across his body and secure it with his hand and arm far-thest from the line of scrimmage.

COACHING POINTS – TAKING A PITCH

Never stop feet; keep them moving to break tackles Proper receipt of hand-off Deception without ball on fake handoff Taking correct path Use of proper footwork Protection of the Ball Use of blockers Eyes Up, Run Hard & Stay Low Run to Hole, do not beat QB to hole Switching ball into other hand while running (away from defender) Use Stiff Arm, Spin, Fake, Power to avoid defender Do not give away your direction

Ball-Carrier Coaching Points

Depth 5 yards (Minimum @ “E” Level) Concentration & Recognition are most important assets Never get cut off Deliver neutralizing blow to a blocker Play square across blockers head Never take for granted a tackle is going to be made Tackle through the ball carrier Stay on your feet Proper pursuit angle from inside – out Key on movement and direction Inside Linebackers

Gap Fill by scraping off butt of DL Make tackles sideline to sideline

Outside Linebackers Through head of blocker to the ball; never run around a block OLB’s key goes away,

Check for counter or reverse first then pursue down LOS. If back and guard go away pursue down LOS Keep outside leg & arm free

COACHING POINTS – LINEBACKERS

Grip is firm, but don’t squeeze the ball Air between the ball and the QB's palm.

This will ensure good control with the fingertips. Feet are no wider than centers, approximately shoulder width

apart , Knees bent slightly - Weight evenly displaced QB's head is up and looking at the defense Back of right hand firmly against centers butt, palm facing down. Hands should be about wrist deep under center. Left hand palm up ,against the other hand, with the edge and

base of each thumb touching.

Coaching Points - QB

Run Blocking Basics

Assignment You must know your exact assignment on each play. Know where the ball carrier is probably going to run and where he possible could run. Know and understand the play being executed and how it develops

Alignment We must execute our three phases of alignment perfectly each and every play. Proper splits, depth and ball and stance will give you and edge in executing your block.

Firing Off The Ball Possibly the most important aspect of run blocking is "getting off the ball"! Know the starting count- the starting count is the only real advantage you have over the

defense. Contact Or Explosion We want to initiate contact and explode through defenders.

You must always have your head up - do not allow your head to be controlled. Maintain your good base with the feet pointed straight ahead.

Follow Through We Must sustain our blocks. Keep your fee driving; at all times a stalemate will result form contact - we must win the

stalemate. Keep your head up - Do not allow the defender to control your body by controlling your head. Fight to stay between the defender and the ballcarrier. Never release blocking pressure on a defender; this will severally hinder the defender's lateral

movement.

Running Backs Stance:•2 or 3 point stance. •Weight balanced, •Head forward, and •Feet parallel.

RUNNING BACKS STANCE & POSITIONING

Running Backs Positioning:•I Formation –

•Tailbacks 5 to 7 yards from the ball. •FB 3-4 yards from the ball

•T or Split Back Formation•Behind Guards •3-4 yards from the

Blocking A Linebacker

Take a aiming point where the LB is going, not where he is lined up.

Know where the play is going and how the LB is going to react. If the LB pads are square to the LOS we will drive block him

high. At about 1 to 1 1/2 yards out come under control maintain your

base, bend your knees and drive block him. You may use a two hand punch or a fore arm lift. Come off

the line low and hard with your aiming points in mind. If the LB turns his pads away from the LOS and is running, cut

him. Do this by getting your head to the play side and driving your

shoulder pads through his thigh or below the knee. Do not dive You may engage high than work down to the knees also.

Do not show the cut to soon.

Objective - Teach better reaction skills to offensive lineman movement.

Action – •Position 3 cones into a triangle, each about 7-10 yards apart. •Put a running back at one cone, with a blocker facing the defensive lineman down between the other two cones. • On the signal, the RB runs to a cone (Coach will direct) while the defensive lineman fights off the block and prevents the ball carrier from reaching the cone.

Coaching Details – Emphasize/teach fundamentals for defeating the block.

Defensive Linemen Technique Prior to Engagement

• Proper Stance & Alignment• Readiness when Center puts hand on ball• Know your Responsibilities & Keys

Movement, Direction, Blockers Pressure• Quickly get off at first movement of ball

After Engagement Keep pads under the shoulders of offensive blocker Roll hips on contact neutralizing charge – low to high Attack and defeat the blocker Use hands to create separation Disengage as you locate the ball carrier Pursuit.

Take proper angle to ensure collision course with ball carrier Never penetrate further than the ball Don’t let anyone out containment Fight through the pressure Work laterally on line of scrimmage

Objective - Teach correct hand technique when shedding blockers.

Action – •Pair up defensive linemen (one on offense, the other is the defender) and have them line up on a line of scrimmage. •On the coach's signal, the offensive player drives his helmet beyond the defensive player's right side in order to try and knock him off the line. •The defender should shuffle to the right and shove his hands into the blocker's numbers in order to try and negate the block. •Once he's locked up, the defender should then try to escape from the blocker.

Coaching Details - Watch for correct starting stances and run the defensive line drill from both directions. Emphasize quick foot movement to your defenders and correct hand placement in order to get good leverage.

Objective - Roll the Hips, move down the line and make tackle

Action – •Defensive linemen line up single-file in front of tackling dummy. •Get the first lineman positioned in a stance right up close to the dummy. •At the whistle, have player explode into the sled, hands up and hips rolled. •The defender then extends arms, moves sideways and makes tackle

Coaching Details - Be sure your defensive lineman keep their heads up and knees on the ground for proper hip roll.

Objective: Improve open field tackling.

Drill: Send runner through one of the lanes have tackler flow to lane in LB stance and attack ball carrier

Set Up: 3 cones in a triangle about 10 yards apart. Personnel: You will need 1 offensive linemen, 1 defensive linemen and 1 running back.Procedure: On the whistle, the offensive and defensive linemen will make contact, while the RB will run to one of the cones. The defensive linemen will read and react to the direction of the ball carrier. Once he has his read the defensive linemen will shed the OL and make the play before the running back reaches the L.O.S.

Coaching Points: Make sure the DL keeps hips and shoulders square to the LOS. Also teach defensive linemen to extend arms to keep the OL off of his body. This drill is run at full speed. Objective: The will help the defensive linemen to read and react while contact is made. This will also decrease reaction time and increase aggressiveness.

Objective: Improve tackling on an angle.

Drill: Lay three tackling dummies flat; have runner go toward and tackler meet at the dummies. Practice proper form; ensure hip roll and wrap. Tackler should take runner down on pads. Walk thru, Half, and Full Speed

Objective: Improve form tackling.

Drill:

1) Use Tackling Dummy, have coach hold hand shield, come out of two or three point stance, engage coach with sheild; shed and make tackle on dummy

2) Okalhoma: Cones less than 6 feet apart; have both players lay on ground head to head – four to six feet apart. One player has ball, the other is tackler. On whistle both get up and engage. Runner must not stop or go outside cones

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Objective: Improve tackling in the open field and taking proper angles

DRILL:

•Cones spread out by several yards.

•Ball Carrier and tackler start out in front of opposite cones.

•On whistle ball carrier and tackler go to their front cones.

•Ball carrier makes directional decision and tackler reacts and makes tackle

•Ball carrier must run to outside cone and tackler must meet him before he passes the cone. Put these cones slightly toward defensive player

Objective: Improve tackling and blocking in the open field by improving technique for blocking and shedding blockers

DRILL:

•Dummies spread out about 10 feet. Cones set up 5 yards wide and 10 feet back.

•On first whistle tackler and blocker move to cones.

•Second whistle follows immediately and ball carrier moves and follows blocker

•Ball carrier chooses direction based on block

•Tackler sheds block and makes tackle.

Objective: Improve basic tackling techniques in a walk thru manner, breaking down each phase

Drill: Line across from another player.

1. Work on proper tackling form. Stace – Hit – Thrust – Wrap – Lift – Drop

2. On knee work on thrust with and without arms; drill emphasizes hip roll

Objective: Help ball carrier quickly decide movement based on tackler comittment.

Drill: Hand ball to RB to run between cones toward tackling dummy. RB should move to right or left based on direction dummy commits.

Teaching Points: Don’t look at ball; keep eyes on hole and tacklers; Run Hard; Proper ball receiving.

QB hand to RB

RB starts 5 yards back

RB goes opposite of “tackler”Coach holds dummy and

moves to one side at point of RB crossing cones

Objective: Teach running backs to follow their blockers on outside runs

Drill: QB hands to RB on sweep. FB lead blocks.. Once FB blocks; running back should run decisively.

Teaching Points: Ball carrier should not commit to lane until they see direction of block; they should commit quickly and decisively once they see the block’s direction.

DB should use not try to make tackle but commit to inside or outside once FB makes turn; alternate drill would be full speed with

tackling

FB needs to decide to block DB to inside or out and sustain block

RB should decide on inside or outside path once he sees direction of block by FB

Objective: Flawless C – QB – RB exchange through repetition

Drill: Snap of ball and alternate between handing ball to left and right to just one back with no blockers. Ball carrier should go to back of line once they sprint 5 yards

Teaching Points: Proper Center exchange; QB turn; RB eyes up and ball exchange position of arms; run hard through line protecting ball properly

RB’s line up to take turn; go to left once everyone has gone then

practice to right

Sprint 5 yards past LOS

Objective: Teach proper blocking techniques

Drill: On first whistle lineman get into proper stance; on second whistle, lineman take first step and prepare punch; on third whistle offensive lineman; take second step and punch; on fourth whistle offensive line accelerate feet and simulate block for five yards.

Teaching Points: Check proper technique at each whistle.

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•Proper 3 point stance•First step not too long; stay balanced•Stay low

•Wide base•Short choppy steps•Punch starts low and drive upward

VERSUS•AIR

•SHIELD•OPPONENT

Objective: Ensure lineman are maintaining a wide base

Drill: Lineman start stance on board on whistle they simulate block the length of the board. The width of the board ensures they maintain wide base as their feet should not touch board.

Teaching Points: Proper blocking techniques

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2 X 6 or 8

Objective: Ensure proper blocking techniques against live opponent

Drill: Drill can be conducted with one opponent standing with no opposition or with both attempting to use proper techniques to drive their opponent back

Teaching Points: Proper blocking techniques

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System Installation Progression

Explain Offense to Team Why it will work Provide them ability to block from all angles Terminology Alignment Numbering system, huddle Motion Play Calling

Always celebrate and stress importance of Offensive Lineman Install Plays

Power/Super Power Plays Counter Pass Plays Wedge Traps, “G”

Offensive Basics

Lineman line-up in 3pt. Stance Line up back off line

Helmet even with waist of Center Lineman splits are 0-6 inches Fullback is close enough to QB they can just

reach and touch them

WB – 2 pt. Stance; heels on ground; turned 45 degrees facing TE’s; one yard off line of scrimmage; about hand’s length from being able to touch TE

Offensive Player Characteristics QB

Smart, Ability to listen and lead Takes care of the ball Good with handoffs and fakes Good Runner Accurate Short & Intermediate Passer in rollouts

Wing Backs #3 must be a very good runner #4 must be fast to carry out misdirections

Be able to receive ball (be tall) Full Back

Best combination runner & blocker Offensive Line

Guards must be the Best blockers, fast enough to pull Center must be able to “down” block and snap without issue

Numbering System

T G C G T WB FB QB WB

EE

0

89

7 5 63 42

Play Call Part 1: The Formation

Tight, Heavy Right, etc… “Rip” is Motion to “Right”; “Liz” is Motion to “Left”

Motion or Shifts Part 2: The Play Call

First Number is Where Fullback is going Run

If only one number, he is getting ball 2nd number is where the play is being run

Pass Blocking: Power, Super Power

Part 3: The Snap Count Go: No shifts or motion, snap is on “Go” Ready: Initiates Motion Hut: Snaps Ball

EXAMPLE: Tight, Rip, 66 Power Tight Alignment, Motion Right by “MB”, FB goes to 6 Hole, Play is Run to 6

Hole Blocking is Power “Backside Guard Pulling”

GTC

ETGE

CBMB

FB

QB

GTC

ETGE

CBMB

2

QB

LWB QB FB RWB

LE LT LG C RG RT RE

MB QB FB CBStep Inside, check for leakage from behind

Hand to FB and fake Bootleg Right; cover in case of fumble; protect against penetration

Take Handoff; stay in Wedge; dive if need be; short choppy steps; look for daylight

Step Inside, block your tackle in the back

LE LT LG C RG RT REStep Inside, block/push LT

Step Inside, right shoulder to G ribs; Drive upfield

Step Inside, right shoulder to C ribs; Drive upfield

Block straight; don’t get to far ahead

Step Inside, right shoulder to C ribs; Drive upfield

Step Inside, right shoulder to G ribs; Drive upfield

Step Inside, block/push RT

1. Wedge must not stop2. No penetration3. No rush from back4. Don’t push ballcarrier

C

G

G

T

T

E

E

MB

CBFB

QB

GTC

ETGE

CBMB

2

QB

MB QB FB CBRip Motion – Receive pitch. Must hit hole quickly

Turn left – pitch, go thru 6 Hole – Block CB

Go toward 6 Hole; kick out DE Seal off inside LB or S

LE LT LG C RG RT REReach block DT

Reach Block DG

Pull – Focus on ILB

Downblock DG Drive Block – Focus on playside

DoubleT block push back to ILB

DoubleT block push back to ILB

GTC

ETGE

CBMB

2

QB

LWB QB FB RWBCarry Out Good Fake Like Power Play

Fake Pitch – Come Full Circle

Keep Ball Low & Hidden

Take 1 Fake Step Right and Block Left End

Take 1 Fake Step Right & Counter Back Left

LE LT LG C RG RT REPlayside LB DT Playside

GuardDT Playside guard

Down Block Guard

Pull and Kick Out Playside Tackle

On On

GTC

ETGE

CBMB

FB

QB

MB QB FB CBMotion; snap when @ tackle; fake handoff to “8” hole

Turn Left (9), hand to FB

fake hand off to WB, boot left.

Take handoff to “3” hole; hit hole quick on straight line

Block “On” DE

LE LT LG C RG RT REPlay-side ILB; must clear-out hole

Down Block DG

Trap play-side DT

Reach Block Safety OR NT

“On” Reach Block “Offside” ILB

Double Team Block LDT release to S

GTC

ETGE

43

2

QB

LWB QB FB RWBRip Motion, fake receipt of ball, carry out to “8” hole

Turn left fake Super Power 38; find receive step into and throw

Pass block in place of Center; go to QB’s right

Pass block behind right side of line

LE LT LG C RG RT RERun 10 yard curl pattern; CB blitzes, turn left

Pass Block

Pass Block for back end pursuit

Pass Block Pass Block Pass Block Pass Block

GTC

ETGE

43

2

QB

MB QB FB CBMotion & Lead Bock Turn Left (8), fake to FB

Hand to WB; fake boot left

Double Team Block DE Chip DE to outside and seal off ILB

LE LT LG C RG RT REReach Block RDT

Reach Block ILB. May need to block DE

Pull-Trap DE; if FB has release

Down Block RDG

On then Down Double Team Block LDT

Double Team Block LDT release to S

Play your responsibility first Always be in the right position On passes, have hands high Relentless pursuit by 11 men Do be ready in stance Do stay low; don’t be erect Do keep knees bent’ don’t be

stiff legged Do move your feet, don’t let

them die on contact Fight through the pressure Work laterally on line of

scrimmage Do ask coaches if you don’t

understand something

Don’t let faking backs through free of charge

Never penetrate further than the ball

Don’t let anyone out containment

Don’t run around blockers Don’t tackle high Don’t put your head down Don’t stand up from stance Don’t assume someone

will make a tackle

Defensive Coaching Points

Defensive Philosophy100% Effort on Every Play

Every Play is played until the echo of the whistle

Gap Integrity

Take away opponents best play each week

Adjust defense weekly to opponent

Stop the Run – A 3 yard Gain is Not Acceptable

Everyone To the Ball on Every Play – No Spectators

Do your job first

Know your Assignment, Alignment & Technique

Proper Pursuit Angles

Communicate On and Off the Field

Use alignment technique to create “free runners”

Create confusion on offensive line

Get two offensive lineman to block one defensive lineman

More people at point of attack than can be blocked

Minimal blitzing

C G T EE T G

C G T EE T G

CBS

T EE T

OLB OLBILB ILB

CB

Defensive Specials

Heavy – Move down one man continue play 4 OL on one side – 2 on the other (SE does not count)

Lockdown: End will line up on TE and not allow him to release off the TE

Double Lockdown: End & Tackle will line up on TE and not allow him to release off the TE

Bulldog: Both Tackles line up on Center and drive him back to the QB

Monster – 5 men on one side two on other: Move down to CB Man Coverage

Bump & Run; Off (5 yards); Soft (10 yards)

Pass Coverage CB Man Coverage

Bump & Run; Off (5 yards); Soft (10 yards) Double or Trips: Refer to specific defense Single Wideout: CB on that side has

coverage S has TE on Wide outside CB has opposite TE

OLB’s have zone coverage in flat

S

DE CB

DT CB

DT OLB

DE OLB

ILB ILB

ILB B Gap Alignment & Responsibility S On Center – TE Responsibility on SE Side

DE 6 Tech (C Gap) CB Split End, if applicable

DT 1 Tech (A Gap) CB No split End – Align 3-4 yards outside of OLB

OLB 1 yard outside of End – Contain

*Flat on passes

DT 1 Tech – A Gap S 10 Yards – SS B Gap – SS TE

DE 4 Tech – B Gap CB SS – Wideout Coverage – TE - Soft

OLB WS or Short Side: 7 Tech – C Gap CB WS – TE Coverage – Tight – 5yds

OLB SS or Wide Side: 9 Tech - Contain ILB WS/Short Side: A Gap

ILB SS/Wide Side: C Gap

Balanced Front: Slant Wide – Middle Hash: Slant Left

DT 3 Tech – B Gap S 10 Yards – SS B Gap – SS TE

DE 6 Tech – C Gap CB SS – Wideout Coverage – TE - Soft

OLB WS or Short Side: Contain CB WS – TE Coverage – Tight – 5yds

OLB SS or Wide Side: Contain ILB WS/Short Side: C

ILB SS/Wide Side: TE

ILB B Gap Alignment & Responsibility – If WR

C Gap AlignmentS Coverage of SE – Between End & WR

Over Center if no one Split

DE 3 Tech (B Gap) CB 9 Tech (D Gap) – Responsible for coverage of Ends

DT Double Team Center and get good push OLB 5 Tech (C Gap)

ILB Backside – B Gap

Strongside – C GapCB Inside & Outside Trips Receiver

Play inside shoulder on LOS

DE Lockdown TE S 7 yards – Strongside B Gap

DT A Gap – Protect Against QB Keep OLB WS: Backside contain – TE coverage

SS: Middle trips receiver

ILB SS: C Gap – TE Pass Coverage S Between SS CB & OLB

SS Zone Coverage

OLB SS: Inside – In WR

WS: B Gap: Run Support – Spy QBCB SS: Inside shoulder of wideout

WS: Outside shoulder of TE – 5 yards – Responsible for TE

DE SS: Lockdown TE

WS: 7 Tech – C GapDT On Guard: Slant Strong

On Run Right – CB can break off and play and Safety will assume pass coverageIf TE does not release Safety goes into Cover 1 then run supportRB Splits: CB covers and OLB has TE

On Run Right – CB can break off and play and Safety will assume pass coverageIf TE does not release Safety goes into Cover 1 then run supportIf RB splits wide CB has coverage and S plays Cover 1

Defensive Skill-Sets Defensive Line:

Pass Rush Getting off blocks Lockdown & Bulldog Tech Recognizing & Defeating

Blocks Trap, Down, Double-Team

• Defensive Back:– Press vs. Zone Technique– Break on ball: Fly, Stop,

Slant, Out– Come back on run

• Linebacker:– Scraping Blocks– Pass Coverage– Contain Technique– Filling Hole

• General Skill Sets:– Tackling– Pursuit Angles– Penetration not further than ball

Pre-Season Practice Plan: (Day 1&2) Objective: Teach Basics & Get to Know Players

Teach kids positions on field, some basic rules (don’t assume they know this)

Teach/Review Offensive Terminology Work on 3 point, 2 point stances and tackling form Get to know the talent on team

Blocking and tackling drills Identify fastest kids who can run and play RB Smartest kid to play QB Best blockers, put them together on one side FB: Combination good blocker and runner Best tacklers: ILB AND DE

Hide weaker players…. CB (E only) DT and DG LOT, LTE

Pre-Season Practice Plan: (Day 3-6) Objective: Install Offense

600-615: Warmup Drills 615-625: Coach Talk – Points of emphasis 625-650: Team Tackling Drills (2 Groups, 2

Stations) 650-705: 3 Point Stance and Starts 705-715: One on One Drive and Down Blocking 715-740: Split Line & Skill Positions

Line: Review and/or install play Skill: Review and/or install play

740-800: Bring team together and run play(s)

Pre-Season Practice Plan: (Day 7-10) Objective: Perfect Offense, Install Defense

600-615: Warmup Drills 615-625: Coach Talk – Points of emphasis 625-640: Team Tackling Drills (2 Groups, 2 Stations) 640-715: Install Defense

Explain positions Instill mentality and run through plays

715-740: Offensive Split Line & Skill Positions Line: Review and/or install play Skill: Review and/or install play

740-800: Bring team together and run play(s) *Day 10: Stay until 830 and install Special Teams

In-Season Practice Plan: Objective: Get Better Every Week

Both Days 600-615: Warmup Drills 615-620: Coach Talk – Points of emphasis

625-635: Team Tackling Drills (2 Groups, 2 Stations) 640-715: Install Defense

Explain positions Instill mentality and run through plays

715-740: Offensive Split Line & Skill Positions Line: Review and/or install play Skill: Review and/or install play

740-800: Bring team together and run play(s) *Day 10: Stay until 830 and install Special Teams

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