Tulane Defense 2009

TULANEDEFENSE
2009
PRIDE
NoExcuses
GetItDone
TABLE of CONTENTS
Philosophy
PlantoWin
KeeptheCup
Down&DistanceTheory
GeneralInformation
DefensiveTechniqueNumbering
Terminology
OffensiveTerminology
Personnel,Formations&BackfieldSets
OffensiveTerminology&ReceiverAlignments
Motions
RunConcepts
2BackRuns
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RunActions
PassingConcepts
PassingConcepts
PassSeries&BootSeries
RouteTree
BaseDefenses
Fronts
ZoneDefense
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1Read
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Solo
Lock
1Cloud
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Nickel7
ManDefense
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NickelWhite
Prevent
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TABLE of CONTENTS
ZoneBlitzes
ManBlitzes
GoalLine
Spear
Dagger
BoundarySpearChop
Bark
Frisco
BoundaryFriscoChop
Smack
Fog
Boston
Fox
Bingo
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BearSilver
OverWamSilver
UnderWandaGold
SplitBackWandaSilverPeel
Bonzai
FlexChopRed
SplitCardinal
SplitBlade
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StallionZone
StallionCrash
StallionPinch
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DEFENSIVEPHILOSOPHY
Tulanedefensivephilosophy
istokeeptheoffenseoutof
theendzonebyplayinghard
andbeingfundamentally
sound.Wewillachievethis
byaggressivelyswarmingto
thefootball,beinggreat
tacklers,creatingturnovers
andlimitingbigoffensive
plays.
THEWAVE
PLAYHARD
PLAYFAST
PLAYTOGETHER
KeyIngredientstoaGreatDefensive
FootballTeam:
PHYSICALTOUGHNESS
Doingthehardstuffright,snapaftersnap
DISCIPLINE
Doingwhathastobedone,whenithastobe
done,aswellasitcanbedone,anddoingit
thatwayallthetime
MENTALTOUGHNESS
Abilitytobringtolifeonestalentsandskills
ondemandregardlessofcircumstances
TEAMWORK
Playingforsomethinggreaterthanyourself,
teammatesandcoaches.Onesworthtotheteam
ishowfarfromtheballyouareaftereachplay.

OURPLANTOWIN
1.
WewillplayHARD
2.
WewillplayFAST
3.
WewillplayTOGETHER
4.
PHYSICALTOUGHNESSDoingthehardstuffright,snapaftersnap.
5.
DISCIPLINEDoingwhathastobedone,whenithastobedone,aswellas
itcanbedone,anddoingitthatwayallthetime.
6.
MENTALTOUGHNESSAbilitytobringtolifeonestalentsandskillson
demandregardlessofcircumstances.
7.
TEAMWORKPlayingforsomethinggreaterthanyourself,yourteammatesandcoaches.
Onesworthtothedefenseishowfarfromtheballyouareaftereachplay.NoLOAFS!
8.
LEADERSHIP
9.
FUNDAMENTALS
1.Stayinafootballposition
2.ShouldersSquare
3.Padsoutandhelmetup
4.Playwitheyes,handsandfeet
5.KeepfeetDontgetcut
6.Properarmandlegfree
7.Crossfaces
8.SeparateFindtheball
10.
AREASTOWINNING
1.StoptherunPursuitandtackling
2.TurnoversSuddenChange
3.NobigplaysPursuitandtackling
4.Nomentalerrors
5.GoalLinePossessionDowns
6.MinusYardagePlays
7.NoFoolishPenalties
8.KickingGame
9.Enthusiasm
11.
EXPECTTOWIN
Tulane Defense
2009 Goals
1.
3.5 yards or less average per rushing attempt.
2.
Rushing yards: 130 or less per game.
3.
Pass defense efficiency: 120 or fewer ratings points.
4.
Total yards: 350 or less per game.
5.
Hold opponent under 19 points per game.
6.
Give up one or no big plays of 25 yards or more.
7.
Sack the QB on average of 1 out of 12 pass attempts.
8.
Intercept an average of 1 out of 22 pass attempts.
9.
Gain 3 or more turnovers per game.
10.
Stop 65% percent of third down plays.
11.
Prevent touchdowns 65 percent of time inside red zone.
12.
Gain possession 2 times or more per game inside the 50-yard

line.
Tulane Defense
KEYS TO VICTORY
1.
WIN on 1st down less than 3 yards.
2.
4 or more three and outs.
3.
Plus 3 turnovers.
4.
WIN in the Red Zone NO TDs 65%.
5.
NO points after sudden change.
6.
4th Quarter shutout!
TULANE DEFENSIVE PRIORITIES
RUNandHIT
PURSUIT
TACKLING
TURNOVERS
SUDDENCHANGE
ELIMINATEBIGPLAYS
GOALLINEDEFENSE
ELIMINATEPENALTIES
ENTHUSIASM
ONEPLAYATATIME
PURSUIT
Pursuitisanallouteffortofrunningtothefootballwithproperangles.
Swarmtheball.
1.
WhatittakestoPursue
A)Pursuitisfirstamentalprocess.(Ifyouwantto,youcan.)
B)VisualizePursuingandmakinggreatplays.
C)PhysicalConditioningisnecessarysoyoucanhavegreatpursuiton
eachplay.
D)Speedthinkfastandquickly.Wecanallimproveourspeed.
2.
HowtoPursue
A)Playyourresponsibilityfirst
B)Takeacorrectcoursetotheball.
C)Wantingtogetthere.(Mental)
D)GetThere!
3.
WhatPursuitdoes
A)Eliminatebigplays.(longrunsandpasses)
B)Discourageopponents.
C)Helpscovermistakes.
D)Makesusagreatdefensiveteam.
TACKLING
AtackleisaDESIREDCOLLISIONinwhichthedefensivemanSTOPStheball
carrier.Utilizegreatattackthroughangleswhentackling.
1.
Whatittakestotackle
A)90%ofTacklingisDESIRE
B)MustbeaggressiveOutPhysicaltheopponent
C)Mustbedetermined
D)Mustusepropertechnique
2.
Howtotackle
A)Headup,kneesbent,buttlow,solidbase,feetmoving
B)Straightontacklechesttochest
C)AngletackleHeadacrossthebow,focusontheplayers#s
D)Oncontact,explodeintoballcarrier,rollingyourhipsforwardand
clubbingthroughtheballcarriergrabbingcloth
E)Runthroughballcarrier,andputhimtotheground
3.
Whattacklingdoes
A)Eliminatesbigplays(longrunsandpasses)
B)Discouragesopponents
C)Makesusagreatdefensiveteam
4.
Alwayskeepyourheadupwhenmakingatackle.Seewhatyouhit.
TURNOVERS
Turnoversaretakingtheballawayfromyouropponent
1.
Whatittakestocreateaturnover
A)Creatingturnoversisamentalprocess.(Thinkturnover)
B)Ifyouwanttocreateaturnover,youcan.(Believe)
C)Beawareofturnoveropportunities
D)Expecttocreateaturnover
2.
Howtogetaturnover
A)FumblestripDrill
B)Helmetonball
C)Secondmanalwaysgoesfortheball
D)InterceptionDrills(highestpoint)
E)TipDrillbealertandreadytoreact
3.
Whatturnoversdo
A)Createmomentuminourfavor
B)Discouragesopponent
C)Givesourdefenseanopportunitytoscore
D)Givesouroffenseanopportunitytoscore
E)Makesusagreatdefensiveteam
BALLDISRUPTION
BallDisruptionisdefinedasanattemptbythedefensetoadverselyaffectthe
normalflowoftheoffensebyapplyingpressuretothefootballoneveryplay.
Itisunrealistictoexpectturnoversoneveryplay,butourgoalistocreateball
disruptioneverytimetheballsnaps.Ifwedothat,theturnoverswillcomein
bunches.Componentsofdisruptionareasfollowed.Theseplayswillbe
referredtoasM.A.D.playsMakeADifferenceplays.Theywillbelogged
andsharedwithinthegroup.Therearenosecrets;thosethatmaketheseplays
areTHEPLAYMAKERS.
A.
Scoringondefense
B.
Interceptions
C.
Causedfumbles
D.
Fumblerecoveries
E.
Passbreakups
F.
Sacks
G.
Quarterbackhits
H.
Causedinterceptions
I.
Eligiblereceiverknockdowns
J.
Forcingeligiblereceiveroutofbounds
K.
Thirddownstoptackles
L.
Fourthdownstoptackles
M.
Tacklesthatkeeptherunnerinboundsvs.hurryupoffense
N.
Tacklesforlossyardage
O.
Causedsacks(coachsjudgment)
BALLDISRUPTION
Ballawarenessisessenceofballdisruption.Ifweareawareofwherethefootball
isandthemannerinwhichitisbeingcarried,wewillunderstandthe
opportunitiesforballdisruption.Wewantourtacklerstoseemorethanthebll
carrier.Wewanttoseethefootball.Ifwebecomemoreawareofthefootball
wecanapplythefollowingaxiomsforballdisruption:
A. TheQBisthemostvulnerableballcarrierwhenheisinthepocketorwhenhe
isrunningwiththefootball.TheopportunitytocausetheQBtofumbleare
greaterthantheyarewithanyotheroffensiveplayer.
B.
C.
Theballcarrierisvulnerabletolosingthefootballwhen:
1.
Hecarriestheballawayfromhisbody
2.
Heisbeinggangtackled
3.
Heisswitchingtheballfromwhathandtoanother
4.
Hecarriestheballwithhisinsidearmwhilenearthesideline
5.
Hedoesnotseethetacklercoming
6.
Hetakesadirecthitonthefootball
Anytimeouropponentpracticespoorballsecuritywemusthaveenoughball
awarenesstoseethisforwhatitis;anopportunitytogainpossessionofthe
football.
STRIPPINGTHEFOOTBALL
1.
Iftheballisbeingcarriedinasecuremanner,wewanttoputourhatthrough
theballandwrapwithbothhands.
2.
Iftheballisbeingcarriedinaloose,awayfromthebodymanner,wewantthe
tacklertohatuptheballcarrierandpunchthefootballwiththewrapuphand
tothesideoftheball.
3.
Iftheballcarrierisrunningnearthesidelineandtheballisintheinsidehand,
wantthehattogothroughtheball.
4.
Iftacklingaballcarrierfrombehind,wewanttoinsurethetacklebygrabbing
theshoulderpadsatthebackoftheneckwhileeitherclubbingdownonthe
ballifitisbeingheldloosely,orpunchingtheballoutbyreachingbetweenthe
elbowandthebodyoftherunner.
5.
Whenweareinvolvedinthepassrushwehaveagreatopportunitytoclubthe
ballawayfromtheQBbyreachingouroutsidearm.Understand,theballwill
eitherbeintheQBschestbeforehestartshisdeliveryornearhisthrowing
shoulderashestartshisthrowingmotion.
6.
Whentheballcarrierhasbeenhit,byappearancecontrolledbythetackler,we
wantthenextmaninvolvedtotackletheballandtakeitaway.
7.
Thereareinstanceswhenadefenderwhoisengagedbyablockerhasno
recoursebuttolungeandarmtackletheballcarrier.Whenfacedwiththis
situation,grabfortheballifitisintheneararmoftheballcarrier.
8.
Practicalapplication:Wewillworkveryhardtoteachballstripping
techniques.Inordertodevelopthesetechniques,wewilladheretothe
followingpracticalformat:
A. Wewanttodevelopballawarenessaswepracticeagainstouroffense
B.
Wewillexhibitballawarenessbyusingthetechniquesmentionedabove
onadailybasis.
C.
Thesetechniqueswillbeappliedin9on7,7on7,group,orteam
periodswithnoregardstowhichsideoftheballisemphasized.
D. Evenduringnocontactpracticeonecanexhibitballawarenessby
simplytappingtheballasyoutagofftheballcarrier.
M.A.D.PLAYS
Makeadifferenceplays!
1.
Scoringondefense/specialteams
2.
Interceptions
3.
Causedfumbles
4.
Fumblerecoveries
5.
Passbreakups
6.
Sacks
7.
Quarterbackhits/hurries
8.
Eligiblereceiverknockdowns
9.
Forcingeligiblereceiversoutofbounds
10. Thirddownstoptackles
11. Fourthdownstoptackles
12. Tacklesthatkeeprunnerinboundsvs.hurryupoffense
13. Tacklesforlossyardage
14. Bighits
15. Greathustleplays
16. Interceptionreturnblocks
SUDDENCHANGE
Suddenchangeisanunexpectedshiftofmomentum(usuallycausedbya
turnover).
1.
Whatittakes(Attitude)
A)Realizethatwemustgetupmentallyandstoptheopponent
B)Cantgoonthefieldemotionallydown;mustbereadytoplayand
changethemomentum.
C)Acceptthechallengeofstoppingtheoffense;wedontblameorpoint
fingersatanyone.
2.
HowtohandleSuddenChange
A)Alwayshuddleupasadefensiveteambeforeyougobackonthefield
B)ThinkandTalkturnover
C)RunningandHitting
D)Mustthinkofkeepingopponentoutofendzone
3.
WhatSuddenChangedoes
A)Whenwestoptheoffense,itgivesustheemotionallift
B)Whenwestoptheoffense,itwillkeeppointsoffthescoreboard
C)Makesusagreatdefensiveteam
HowtoEliminateBigPlays
KEEPTHECUP
KEEPTHECUPisaconceptwewilluseto
teachleveragevs.aballcarrier.
3LEVERAGEPRINCIPLES
1. FORCE:THEDESCRIPITIONOF
RESPONSIBILITYFOROUTSIDE
LEVERAGEONABALLCARRIER.
2. PURSUIT:THEDESCRIPTIONOF
RESPONSIBILITYFORINSIDE
LEVERAGEONABALLCARRIER.
3. FILL:THEDESCRIPTIONOF
RESPONSIBILITYFORTHE
MIDDLEPORTIONBETWEEN
FORCEANDPURSUIT.
KEEPINGTHECUPGREATLYDIMINISHESTHE
CHANCEFORGIVINGUPABIGPLAY!
GOALLINE
Thegoallinerepresentsthelastopportunitythedefensehastostoptheoffense
fromscoring.
1.
WhatdoesittakeontheGoalLine
A)Attitudenobodygetsinourendzone
B)Extraconcentrationandahigherintensityleveloneveryplay
C)Bigplaymentalitysomebodyneedstorisetotheoccasionandmake
thebigplay.
2.
HowtoplayattheGoalLine
A)Maintainleverage,staylowandpenetratetheoffensivesideoftheball.
B)Playyourresponsibilityfirst
C)Playoneplayatatime
3.
WhattheGoalLinedoesforus
A)Keepspointsofftheboard
B)Demoralizestheoffense
C)Putsmomentumonourside
D)Makesusagreatdefensiveteam
ELIMINATEPENALTIES
Eliminatingpenaltiesmeansgettingridofmentalmistakesthathandicapthe
team.
1.
WhatittakestoEliminatePenalties
A)Knowandunderstandtherules
B)Playsmartfootball(knowwhentobackoff)
C)Concentrationanddiscipline
2.
HowtoEliminatePenalties
A)Playsnaptowhistle
B)Practicesmartandhard(practicehowweplay)
3.
Whatitdoes
A)Preventsoffensesfromgettingextrachances
B)Preventsoffensesfromgettingfreeyardage
C)Helpskeepyoufrombeatingyourself
ENTHUSIASM
Enthusiasmisaninspiredattitudeforthepursuitofexcellence.
1.
WhatittakestohaveEnthusiasm
A)MentalDisciplinegettingyourselfintotherightframeofmind.
B)Confidenceknowyourassignments,knowyouareincondition
C)Youmustwanttobethebestfootballplayeryoucanbe
D)Commitmenttohardwork
2.
HowtoplaywithEnthusiasm
A)Everydrillyoudoandeveryplayyouplay,givemaximumeffort
(practicehabit)
B)Beapositiveplayer(encourageteammates)
C)Giveallofyourselftowardstheteam
D)Celebratewithyourteammatesafterabighit,turnover,orbigplay
3.
WhatdoesEnthusiasmdo
A)Bringstheentireteamslevelup.
B)Getsthecrowdbehindus
C)Discouragesopponents
ONEPLAYATATIME
Thereare5phasestoeveryfootballplay,eachisofvitalimportancetothenext.
Youcannothaveasuccessfulplayunlessyouexecuteeachphaseproperly.
1.
Call:Getandunderstandeachphaseofthecallandunderstandwhatit
meanstoyou.
2.
RecognitionofFormation:Wemustrecognizeeachoffensiveformation
andcommunicateittoeachother.Wemustknowitsstrength,
weaknesses,andtendenciesandhoweachoftheseaffectthecall.
3.
Alignment:Wemusttaketheexactalignmentrequiredbythecalland
dictatedbytheoffensiveformation.Alwaysaligninthebestpositionfor
youtoexecuteyourresponsibility.80%ofallerrorscomeasaresultof
pooralignment.
4.
Key:Yourkeyisatooltogiveyoueveryadvantageoverwhatthe
offensecandotoyou.Itwillneverlie.
5.
Execution:Ifwehavetakencareoftheprevious4phases,thenexecution
becomesthekeytoplayinggreatdefense.Wearegoingtoexecutewith
intelligence,desire,andenthusiasm.
Thereareahandfulofplays(4or5)thatwilldeterminetheoutcomeof
thegame.WeneedtomakethemajorityoftheseplaystoWIN.Manyof
theseplaysoccurinthe4thquarter.Wemustbedominantinthe4th
quartertobeagreatdefensiveteam.
DOWNANDDISTANCE
THEORY
AsaDefensiveUnit,wemustatalltimesknowthedownanddistance
situation.Ouropponentswill,inmostinstances,classifythemselves
accordingtodownanddistanceastotheformationstheywilluse,andthe
typeofplay(pass)or(runinsideoroutside)weshouldbeexpecting.
Withthisinmind,youshouldmemorizethefollowingdownanddistance
charttobetterhelpyouunderstandhowwetrytosetourDefensesupand
prepareyourselfforthesituationsthatwillpresentthemselves.
1st&10
2nd&12(WasteDown)
2nd&36(Normal)
2nd&7ormore(Long)
3rd&12(Short)
3rd&35(Medium)
3rd&6ormore(Long)
A.
1st&10
Wemustexpectinthisinstanceeitherpassorrunanduseoneofour
combinationdefenseswhichgivesusanexcellentrunningdefenseplusa
strongpassingdefense.Attimes,duetocalculatedfrequenciesthrough
ourscoutingsystem,wemayconcentratemoreemphasisononephaseof
theirattackratherthantheotherinthisparticulardownanddistance.
Goodtimetooffsetorusesoundstuntandcauseblockingproblems.
B.
2nd&12WasteDown
Manyteamshaveatendencytogoforahomerunplayon2nd&12.
D.
2nd&36yds(Medium)
Inthissituationpercentagestendtoshowthatmostteamswillfavortheir
runningattacks,althoughthisdoesnoteliminatethepossibilityofthe
pass.Duetosuchapercentage,wewouldtendtoselectoneofour
runningdefensesthatisdesignedtoimpairouropponentsrunninggame,
butstillgivesusamplepasscoverage.
D.
2nd&7ormore(Long)
Thissituationispredicatedbysuccessorfailureon1 stdown.Ifthe
offenserantheballandgotstopped,greaterchanceofpass.Ifthe
offensepassedtheballanditwasincompletegreaterchanceofrun.
Knowwhathappenedon1stdown!
E.
3rd&12(Short)
Wemustexpectouropponentstoselecttheirbestoffensiveplayinthis
situation.Wewilldefinitelyconcentrateonstoppingtheirbestplaywith
ourbestrunningdefense.Ourtheoryistomeetstrengthwithstrengthin
thissituation.Wemuststoptheiroffensefornogainoralossinthis
situation.
F.
3rd&36(Medium)
Weregardthissituationintheorythesameas2nd&Normal,but
whatevertheoffenseselectstorunagainstus,wemustholdthemtoless
than6yardstoforcethemintoakickingsituation.
G.
3rd&6ormore(Long)
Inthissituationwefindthroughpercentagesthatmostofouropponents
tendtorelyupontheirpassinggamemorefrequentlythantheirrunning
game.Withthisinmindwewillselectoneofourdefensesthatis
designedtogiveusmaximumpasscoverage.Inotherinstances,wemust
selectoneofourblitzingdefensestoputpressureontheopposing
quarterbacks,thusdisturbingthetimingoftheirpassingattack.
GeneralInformation
HUDDLEPROCEDURE
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RC
LC
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W
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LINEUP:
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TACKLESSETHUDDLE3YARDSFROMFOOTBALL.
2.
FEETSHOULDERSWIDTHAPARTANDPARALLEL.
3.
HEADANDEYESUP.
4.
SAMLBORNICKELMAKETHEDOWNANDDISTANCECALL.
5.
WILLLBMAKEPERSONNELIDENTIFICATION.(EX:21,11,12,ETC.)
6.
MIKEORANYDESIGNATEDLBMAKEDEFENSIVECALLANDANYALERTCALL.
*NOTE:SUBSTITUTIONMUSTBEMADEONTHERUN;CALLOUTTHENAMEOFTHEMAN
BEINGREPLACED.
COMMUNICATIONS
1.
InsidelinebackersmakeaLeftorRightcalltosetthefrontsalignment.Theywillalsostickouttheir
armtothestrengthside.
2.LBsmakeanyadjustmentcalls(defensiveaudibles)versusachangebyoffensivealignment.Samand
Willwillsupportthecall.
3.Secondarymakescallsversusmotionthatforcesachangeincoverage.
Ex:Cover31Readandoffensemotionsfromprotoslot,cover3check1Read.
PERSONNELIDENTIFICATION
OVER
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FS
CALLENDDefensivelinemanalignedtothecallsideofthedefense.
TACKLEDefensivelinemanalignedinsideonthecallsideofthedefense.
NOSEDefensivelinemanalignedonthecenterawaysideofthedefense.
AWAYENDDefensivelinemanalignedtotheawaysideofthedefense.
WILLOLBalignedtothedefensivecall.
MIKEMiddlelinebacker.
SAMOLBalignedawayfromthedefensivecall.
LEFTCORNERCorneralignedtoleftside.
STRONGSAFETYSafetyalignedtotheTEside.
FREESAFETYSafetyalignedawayfromTE.
RIGHTCORNERCorneralignedtotherightside.
DEFENSIVETECHNIQUE
NUMBERINGSYSTEM
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Eachnumberrepresentsanalignmentonanoffensivelineman.
2.
Thenumberedtechniquecorrelatestoyourgapresponsibility.
CoachingPoint:AZeroaddedtoanytechniquenumberwillbe
usedtodescribeLBsalignment:30,50,10,etc
DEFENSIVEGAPIDENTIFICATION
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ALLEYDCBAABCDALLEY
DEFENSIVETERMINOLOGY
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General
SolidsideSidetotheTE(Y).
FlexSideSideawayfromTE(Y).
StrongPassingstrength.
WeakAwayfrompassingstrength.
CoreAreabetweentheTE&flexOT.In22personnelbetweenYandU.
StuntsLinemovementsfrombasealignmentstoattacktherunninggame.
GamesTwistingmovementsusedbyDLtorushthepasser.
IceCallthattakesoffastuntandputsDLinbasetechnique.
ZoneBlitzBlitzthathasaDLreplacecoverageresponsibilityofLB/DB.
EmptyAnyformationwithnoRBinthebackfield.
ClosedCallThecallsideofthedefense.
Front
EagleSideSideofadefensivefrontwiththe3tech.
BubbleSideSideofadefensivefrontwiththe1tech.
OverFrontwiththeeaglesideputtothesolidside.
UnderFrontwiththeeaglesideputtotheflexside.
UnderNikevs.2x2playOver.Vs.3x1playunder.
OverNikevs.2x2playUnder.Vs.3x1playover.
GFrontalignmentinwhichtheshadeshiftsovertoa1tech.
EvenBothNandTplaya2tech.
SplitFrontwithbothinteriorlinemenina3tech.forpassrush.Endsare
inaloose9tech.
SplitOverFrontinwhichbothinteriorlinemenlineupina3technique.
TheflexsideDTspikestoAgaptocreateanOverfit.
SplitUnderFrontinwhichbothinteriorlinemenlineupina3tech.The
solidsideDTspikestoAgaptocreateanUnderfit.
OverGusFrontwiththeNina1techandcallsideDEina9tech.
Heavy2gaptechniquebyDT.
BearFrontwithNin0tech,awayfromDE3techandSaminaloose6
tech.
StudCallsideDEina9tech.
StemDEina9tech.versuswing.
Screw9tech.alignmentwithCgapresponsibility.
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LineMovements(Stunts)
Spike3Tech.toAgap.
StickDEtoBgap.
LongstickDEtoAgap.
PirateDEsticksand3Tech.spikes.
HotMovingonegaptotheoutside.
GapMovingfromAgaptoAgap.
NailLinestuntbetweenEndandTackletostopQseriesto3Tech.
StabEattobothsidesofthefront.
SlantInteriormovementtocallside.
AngleInteriormovementawayfromcallside.
RunTechnique
Box Run support technique maintaining outside leverage.

Spill Run support technique maintaining inside leverage.
Veer Possible change of run responsibility between DL and LB/S on
bubble side.
CQ Cutback to QB responsibility.
Q No veer DE has QB and LB has FB.
LineGames
Nut Interior game with N penetrating first, T wrapping second.

Ton Interior game with T penetrating first, N wrapping second.
Tex Outside game with T first, DE looping inside second.
Exit Outside game with DE first N looping outside second.
Pick Nut or Ton based on protection.
Tempe Tex on call side and Exit on away side.
Texas Tex on both sides split front
El Paso Exit on both sides
Panther DEs first, N/T looping opposite sides for contain.
Sicum Split front with N or T countering to A gap.
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CoverageTerminology
SeamAlertDenotesthat2ormorereceiversaresplitawayfromthecore
formationalertingthedefensetoseamroutesin1backsets.
Rock&RollAdjustmentbetweenSafetiesexchangingresponsibilitieson
motionbyaWRorRB.
CarryTechniqueusedtotakeawayverticalroute.
WallTechniqueusedtorunwithcrossingroutesinmancoverage.
Reggie2defensiveplayerskeythesamebacktodetermineresponsibility
inmantomancoverage.
Trio3defensiveplayerskey2backstodetermineresponsibilityinmanto
mancoverage.
1Readvs.2speedAreadcoveragebetweenaLB,Safety&aCorner.
Mixvs.2speedAreadcoveragebetweenbothSafeties&aCorner.
BroncoCoverage
BroncoPlayer(Br)Relateto#2and#3.Protectseam,handle#2or#3to
flat.
Final3(F3)Relateto#3,hegoesflat,pushto#2.
GutDLgoesfromBrtoF3player.
Getup&GoDLbumpsouttobecomeBroncoplayer.
AlertOverHigh/lowconceptbetweenDB&Broncowhen1&2are
stacked.
StackInside/outsideconceptbetweenBr&F3when2&3arestacked.
BunchConeconceptbetweenDB,Br&F3when1,2&3areinabunch.
ManCoverage
PeelCoveragetechniqueinwhichanoutsiderusherhasanoutside
releasingback.
HugAllblitzersresponsibleforbackifheprotectsyourgap.
BanjoInsideoutconceptbetween2players.
BumpPlayerresponsibleforWRonLOSvs.stackwillplaybumptech.
DL TERMINOLOGY
Aiming Point
Back Block
Base Block
Box
Buzz
Chase
Cocked
Cut Off Block
Double Team
Escape
Exit
Flash
Flush
Fold
G
Jet
King
Split
Gut Block
High Hat
Hips in the Hole
Hot
Influence
Key
Kick Out Block
Lawn Mower
Log/Roll
Point of attack.
The center blocking back on a defensive tackle with a guard pulling.
A block straight forward (one on one).
Taking blocks on with the inside shoulder.
A pass drop technique (flat).
A technique following a play away from the point of attack behind
the line of scrimmage.
An alignment by the defensive end that is one yard outside the
offensive player angled in, or tackle.
A block that attempts to establish inside position.
Two offensive lineman blocking one defensive lineman.
A technique used to escape from blocks.
An end and tackle stunt.
Quick pass set by an offensive lineman then a download release.
A three man stunt.
A blocking scheme to call side with the tackle blocking down and
the guard pulling around to block the linebacker.
A blocking scheme to call side with the tight end and tackle both
blocking down and the on side guard pulling.
A call that puts all defensive linemen in a pass rush mode.
The technique used by the defensive end to cover a back during a
blitz call.
A pass rush front with both tackles aligned in loose three techniques.
A blocking scheme that the offensive guard blocks out and the
offensive tackle pulls around to the inside and blocks the linebacker.
A pass read by an offensive linemen.
A technique used to beat a block when the blocker is trying to reach
the defensive lineman.
A technique by the tackle to cross linemans face to outside.
Your key showing pass then pulling to the outside.
A visual starting point, before the ball is snapped.
Either a back or lineman attempting to kick the defensive lineman
inside out.
A tackling technique used on a escaping QB.
Left/Right directional call for pass rush stunts.
DL TERMINOLOGY
Looper
Low Hat
Natural
Panther
Penetrator
Power Scoop
Two Way Go
A player who loops behind the penetrator in a stunt.

A run read by a offensive lineman.
The natural exchange of pass rush lanes.
A four man pass rush stunt.
The first man in a pass rush stunt.
The blockers initially attacking one defensive lineman with the
outside blocker gaining inside position and inside blocker releasing.
Two blockers initially attacking on defensive lineman with the inside
blocker gaining outside position and the outside blocker releasing.
The offensive lineman attempting to obtain a outside leverage.
A technique used in pushing off a moving opponent.
A blocker on the outside trying for inside position on the defender
with your key releasing inside.
A called stunt for the defensive tackles.
A technique used in taking on kick out blocks with the outside
shoulder.
A counter technique only when at the level of the QB.
A blocking scheme to the call side when the tight end blocks down
and the offensive tackle pulls around.
A tackle and end split.
A four man stunt.
Your key releasing and the opposite lineman coming to perform a
kick out block.
A rush option to either the inside or the outside of the pass blocker.
TACKLES:
Arrow
Hot
Nail
Spike
Angle to side A gap (read the center).

Telling tackle to loop outside.
1 tech tackle to angle across the centers face.
Tackle take a lateral step to A gap.
Power Slip
Reach Block
Ricochet
Scoop
Sicum
Spill
Spin
Ted Block
Tex
Texas
Trap Block
ENDS:
Long Stick
Stick
A two gap angle stunt inside (when going two gaps, always angle)
A one gap stunt inside. (Could be a slant or angle depending on run/
pass pre-snap look)
LB TERMINOLOGY
Block Protection
High Block above the waist.
Cut Block below the waist.
Crack Blocking coming from the outside in.
Blocking Schemes
Base Lineman blocking straight ahead.
Down Lineman blocking down to next player inside his alignment.
Cut-off (Backside) Lineman putting himself between defender and back.
Reach Lineman blocking to outside shoulder of player aligned head-up or
outside of him.
G Pull by guard or tackle across the ball.
CTR Pull by guard or tackle across the ball.
Ted TE down tackle around.
Kick out Back or lineman blocking from inside out.
Pursuit
Shuffle/Up & In Controlled movement not crossing feet, staying low
square attack LOS.
Shuffle/Cutback Controlled movement no crossing feet, staying low and
square back hip of ball carrier.
Alley Faster movement. Turn hips and run inside out to ball.
Run through Attacking gap or L.O.S straight ahead.
Deep Angle Angle away from L.O.S. to save touchdown.
Tackling
Angle tackle Tackle from side putting head across ball carrier aiming for
far armpit.
Straight on tackle Chest to chest contact slide head to side.
Sideline tackle/inside-out Angle tackle using sideline as helper.
Open field cup tackling Keeping ball inside and in front working with
teammate.
LB TERMINOLOGY
Turnovers
Fumble recover/possession Recovering ball finishing in fetal position.
Fumble recovery/scoop & score Picking up ball like shortstop and
securing it for return.
Stripping Punching or ripping ball from ball carrier.
Interception catching opponents pass, securing ball for return.
Blitz
Outside blitz contain Rushing pre-determined gap keeping ball inside
(box).
Inside blitz Rushing predetermined gap coming under back block (spill).
Hug Attacking back you have in coverage when he blocks.
Backfield Actions
Flow Both backs to TE.
Flood Both backs away from TE.
Split One back to TE one back away from TE..
Backfield Tracks
Tite Backs angle is between tackle box (ex. Iso, inside zone).
Power Backs angle is right over tackle (ex. Power).
Stretch Backs angle is outside tackle box (ex. toss, speed option).
CTR Backs angle starts like Tite then comes back (alert RB steps: side or
back)
Run Techniques
Box Taking blocker on with inside arm, keeping outside free.
Spill Taking blocker on with outside arm coming under blocker.
Overtop Shuffle pursuit Past center, inside out to ball, no cut back.
Cutback Shuffle pursuit staying behind ball on back hip of ball carrier,
attacking L.O.S. up/in.
Chase Pursuing ball on offensive side of L.O.S.
Fold Pursuing ball away on defensive side of L.O.S.
LB TERMINOLOGY
Pass Techniques
Zone
Seam Pass drop tech that takes you 10-12 yards deep defending hook to curl zones.
Vertical Pass drop tech that takes you to deep middle 1/3 between hashes.
Sit Down Pass drop tech that takes you to hole between Sam and Will.
Buzz Pass drop tech that takes you from curl to flat.
Bronco - Pass drop tech vs. #2 rec that takes you from seam to flat.
Final 3 Pass drop tech vs. #3 that takes you to wall in #3s direction.
Red 2 Pass drop used in red zone that means less depth more width. Jump underneath
routes.
Man
Outside Man m/m coverage favoring outside shoulder and routes of receiver (help inside)
Inside Man (Blitz) m/m coverage favoring inside shoulder and routes of receiver (no
help!)
Plugger Short hole player (5-yds.) over ball helping on crossing routes. Read QB let him
take you to the ball.
Pass Zones
Hook Pass zone defined 10-12 yards deep over alignment of TE.
Curl Pass zone defined 10-12 yards deep between hook and flat.
Flat Pass zone defined 1-10 yards deep between TE alignment and sideline.
Hole Pass zone defined 10-12 yards deep between strong and weak hook over middle.
Deep Middle Middle 1/3 of field between hashes.
Pass Actions
Drop-back Pass QB drops straight back between tackles.
Sprint out Pass QB attacks perimeter outside of tackles.
Dash QB drops back the attacks perimeter outside of tackles.
Play action Flow QB fakes run both backs to TE.
Play action Flood QB fakes run both backs away from TE.
Play action Split Also know as boot or waggle QB fakes run one way and attacks
perimeter opposite from the fake.
Naked QB fakes run one way to both back and attacks perimeter opposite from fake.
LB TERMINOLOGY
Rules and Alignment
Base Rules Starting alignment for Over and Under defenses.
Slot Rules Adjustment vs. slot formation with Over 3and Over 2.
Trey Rules Adjustment vs. 3 by 1 set away from TE.
Trip Rules Adjustments vs. 3 by 1 set to TE.
Nickel Rules Alignment setting N/S to #2 rec mike in middle, Will away
from nickel.
Backer Rules Adjustment in Over 3 vs. two WRs away from call side.
Motions/Shifts
Strong TB or FB motion to TE.
Weak TB or FB motion away from TE.
Zoom WR motion crossing formation changing strength.
Zip WR motion in not crossing formation no change of strength.
Tag WR or TE motion starts in and returns out.
Yukon TE motion crossing the formation.
TE Trade TE shifts from one side of formation to the other.
Other Terms
Bluff Aligning in (up) blitz position but not blitzing.
Color in the Hole Closed path to ball or your gap work one gap wider.
Drive Break on the QBs throwing motion.
Focus on Man Zone coverage 90 % focus on QB.
Key Tool that starts your movement
(Initial Key=Back ; Confirmation Key =Lineman)
Secondary contain LB coming out of coverage when initial contain
broken
Show Aligning in (up) blitz position on snap of ball.
Square up Term used in pass drop when QB sets to throw.
Stem Moving from one alignment to another.
Loose 2 Alignment used on 3rd X-Long situations
Red 2 Alignment used in red zone, alerts and width of drops.
DB TERMINOLOGY
Split Rules
Cut Receiver + 3 yards from the hash.
Normal Receiver +5 yards from the hash.
Stretch Receiver -3 yards from the number.
Bunch Receiver within a yard apart.
Back Action
Outside the Box Run outside the tackles.
Inside the Box Play action pass between the guards, weak or strong.
Flow Back strong.
Flood Backs weak.
Split Backs split.
Pre snap reads:
1. Ball on hash or middle
2. WR splits
3. Run or pass
4. Threats in your area
Run and Support
Pursuit An all out effort to the ball with proper angles. Never follow
another player and swarm the ball.
Force Primary run technique with outside arm free.
Over the top Inside out pursuit to the ball, check reverse.
Save the touchdown Secondary run support technique, force the runner
inside.
Crack/Replace Secondary run support technique, when your primary
threat blocks another teammate, you become force players.
DB TERMINOLOGY
Pass Technique
Lock Man on #1 unless immediate under route.
Bronco Player Seam to flat player.
Buzz Work underneath #1.
Curl/Flat Player Work through #2 to curl to flat area.
Wall Playing inside technique on #2, forcing him to go around you.
I got your back 3 by 1 formation, backside safety be aware of #3.
Reroute Flat technique jam #1, then sink with him until you find out what
#2 is doing.
Range Soft technique, be deeper than any threat in your area, read the
QB.
Press Tough jam on the receiver when he is on the L.O.S.
Red Zone +20 going in.
Stem DB move into position prior to ball being snapped.
Pass Routes
China Call made by the corner to alert the LB or safety that #1 stopped
and #2 is running a corner.
High/Low Something in front alert, something behind..
Tier Three level routes.
Boot Backs split.
Naked Backs the same way.
Waggle Boot/naked with OL pulling.
Play action Run fake with deep routes.
Screen Another way to run the sweep with a WR or RB.
OffensiveTerminology
OFFENSIVEPERSONNELCOMBINATIONS
Baseoffensivepersonnel,are2receivers,2runningbacks,and1TE.Sincethe
offensesarenowusingvariedpersonnelcombinations,wewillusethefollowing
codesinreferringtothedifferentcombinationsonthefield.
T
F
Z
X
PERS.RBSTESWRS
00
0RB0TE
5WR
010RB1TE
4WR
10
1RB0TE
4WR
11
1RB1TE
3WR
12
1RB2TE
2WR
13
1RB3TE
1WR
20
2RB0TE
3WR
21
2RB1TE
2WR
22
2RB2TE
1WR
23
2RB3TE0WR
323RB2TE0WR
OFFENSIVEPERSONNEL
T=TailbackZ=FlankerW=4thWideReceiver
F=FullbackX=SplitEndH=3rdTightEnd
QB=QuarterbackS=3rdWideReceiver
Y=TightEndU=2ndTightEndtoWeakSide
1.
2.
3.
4.
Eachoffensivesetisdividedintoastrongandweaksidewhichisdetermined
bytheTE.
Allpotentialreceiverswillbenumberedastowheretheyaligninthe
formation.
IfnoTEor2,TEcallistothepassingstrength.
Forbalancedsetsinthemiddleofthefield,strengthwillbetothedefensive
left.Ifabalancedsetisonthehash,thestrengthwillbecalledtothefield.
T
#3STRONG#2WEAK
F
#4STRONG#3WEAK
#1
QB
#2
#1
#1
#3
#1
#2
#3
#2
#1
Z
#2
S
#2
Y
#1
#1
#3
#2
#1
X
#3
T
#1
Z
#2
#2
#1
X
#1
Z
#2
Y
#3
W
#2
S
#1
X
OFFENSIVEPERSONNELGROUPINGS
Allformationscanbeplacedintopersonnelgroupings.Thefirstnumberisthe
numberofbacksintheformation.ThesecondnumberinthenumberofTight
Endsintheformation.Forexample21wouldbe2backsand1TE.
PRO
PROWIDE
21Personnel
SLOT
PROWIDE
STACK
22Personnel
TITE
WING
11Personnel
SINGLE
TREY
TRIPS
10Personnel
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
20Personnel
OPEN
12Personnel
KING
ACE
SINGLEWING
30Personnel
BONE
OPEN
TRIPSWING
31Personnel
POWERI
FAR
23Personnel
TIGHTWING
32Personnel
FULLHOUSE
00Personnel
TRIPSOPENEMPTY
01Personnel
TRIPSEMPTY
BACKFIELDSETS
SPLIT
NEARI
FARI
NEAR
FAR
POWERI
NEAR
POWERI
FAR
OFFENSIVETERMINOLOGY
1.
TheprimaryTE.
2.
ThewidereceiveralignedtotheflexsideonL.O.S.
3.
ThewidereceiveralignedtotheTEsideoffL.O.S.
4.
SLOT
AformationwiththeZandtheXreceiversalignedto
thesameside.
5.
ThesecondTEin2TEformations.
6.
MOTION
Anytimeaneligiblereceivercrossesformation.
7.
FMOTION
Wheneveranybackmotions,themotionisdetermined
bywhereheiswhentheballissnapped.
FARIMOTION
SLOTIMOTION
NEARIMOTION
WINGIMOTION
NOTE:IFTMOTIONS,LEAVEOFFTHEI.FOREXAMPLE,NEARMOTION,WING
MOTION,FARMOTION,SLOTMOTION,ETC.
8.
YSHIFT
Yalignsofftheline,thenmotionsacrosstheformation
andresets.
9.
YTRADE
Yshiftsfromonthelineofscrimmageandcrossesto
oppositesideandresets.
10.
YUKON
Ystepsoffthelineandmotionsacrosstheformation
withoutresetting.
FORMATIONRECOGNITION
CALLINGTHEFORMATION
Offensiveformationsarebrokendownintofourpartsandarecalledinthe
followingorder:
1.
Nameofthemotionifapplicable(Zmotion,NearIMotion,etc).
2.
Nameofendingformationbypositionofbacks.(split,I,nearI,farI,
etc)
3.
Positionofthereceivers(slot,wing,crack).
4.
Thestrengthoftheformationbyrunstrength.(RightorLeft).
5.
Intwobackformations,iftheTE(Y)andtheFlanker(Z)areonthesame
side.ThisisanexampleofPROformation.
TB
FB
Z
IPROLEFT
IftheFlankerandtheSplitendareonthesameside,thisisaformofa
SLOTformation.
FB
TB
Z
SPLITSLOTLEFT
BACKFIELDSETS
TORFBACKFIELDPOSITIONS
SPLIT
T=TAILBACK
F=FULLBACK
SPLIT=TalignedawayfromYwithF
onYside.
F
NEAR
FAR
NEAR=TalignedtoYsidewithF
FAR=TalignedawayfromYwithF
behindcenter.
behindcenter.
NEARI
F
Y
NEARI=TalignedasanIbackwith
Finstrongposition.
I=TalignedbehindFovercenter.
FARI
SPLITCHANGE
T
F
FARI=TalignedasanIbackwith
Finweakposition.
SPLITCHANGE=Canbeanyoftheabove
setswithFandTexchangingalignment.
SINGLEBACKSETS
TRIPSWING
TRIPS
ACE
BetweenTEandwidestreceiver
Offtheline13yardsfromTE
OFFIPRO
ACE=OnthelineinthenormalTEposition.
ACEOFF=TEofftheline.
SINGLE
SINGLEFLIP
OntheL.O.S.betweenTackleandwidest
receiver.
BetweenTackleandwidestreceiver
GUNFARTRIPSOPEN
GUNNEARDEUCE
W S
S
Z
REMAININGRUNNINGBACK
ALIGNMENTS
ACE
FARACE
Inonebacksetswhentheremainingbackis
directlybehindtheQB,itisreferredtoDOT
NEARACE
T
offsetawayfromtheTE,itisreferredtoas
NEAR
offsettotheTE,itisreferredtoasFAR
POSITIONALIGNMENTS
TIGHTEND
YTIGHTEND
Designatestightreceivernormally
alignedonthelineofscrimmageon
thestrongsideoftheformation.
YNORMAL=Ontheline1yardfromthe
Tackle
YOFF=Offtheline13yardsfrom
Tackle
YOPEN=5ormoreyardsplitfromTackleon
thelineofscrimmage,usuallyapassalert
Stud
YSTUD=TheTEthatwedeclareas
dominantforalignmentstrengthina
multipleTEoffenseiscalledtheSTUD
T
ZOO=AnytimeYlinesuporshiftsintothe
backfield,itiscalledZOO
F
Z
YEXCHANGE=Yalignedoutsidethe
receiver
WIDE=5ormoreyardsplitfromTackleon
Thelineofscrimmage,usuallyapassalert
RECEIVERRECOGNITION
ZRECEIVER
ZRECEIVER
Designateswidereceiveralignedoff
thelineofscrimmageonthestrong
sideofformation
ZWING=13yardsoutsideTE
SLOT=Z&Xareonthesamesideofthe
formation
ZNASTY=Insidethenumbers46yardsfrom
TE
ZNORMAL=Onoroutsidethenumbers
Z
X
FLIP=Z&Xareonthesamesideofthe
formationandtheinsidereceiverisonthe
lineofscrimmage
RECEIVERRECOGNITION
XRECEIVER
XRECEIVER
Designateswidereceiveralignedon
thelineofscrimmageontheweak
sideofformation
XNORMAL=Onoroutsidethenumbers
T
Z
XNASTY=Insidethenumbers46yards
fromTackle
XTIGHT=Onthelineofscrimmageat
normalTEposition
WRMOTIONS
ZOOMMOTIONAnytimeawidereceivergoesinmotionacrosstheformation.
T
F
Z
ZOOM
ZTAGAnytimeareceivermotionsintotheformationandthenreverseshispathbackout,itis
calledTAG
T
F
ZZIPANDZGHOSTAnytimeawidereceivermotionsintotheformation,butbydesign
doesnotreachtheformation,itiscalledZIPMOTION.IFhecontinuesbehindthebackit
iscalledGHOSTMOTION.
T
F
GHOST
ZIP
ZFLYAnytimeawidereceivergoesinfastmotionacrosstheformation,andtheballis
snappedwhileheiswithinthecore,itiscalledFLYMOTION.
T
F
TEMOTIONS
YMOTIONAnytimeaTEmotionsfromhisoffposition
T
F
Y
YSHIFTAnytimeaTEmotionsfromhisoffposition&resetsontheothersideofthe
formation,itiscalledYSHIFTMOTION
T
F
X
X
YTAGAnytimeaTEmotionsintotheformationthenreverseshispathbackout,itis
calledYTAG.
T
F
Y
X
YYUKONAnytimeaTEstepsbackandmotionsacrosstheformation
T
F
TEMOTIONS
YTRADEAnytimeaTEshiftsacrosstheformationthenresets.
T
F
Z
Z
X
Y
RunConcepts
2BACKRUNS
ISO
LEADDRAW
T
OUTSIDEZONE
ISOWEAK
T
2BACKRUNS
SPLITZONE
POWERO
T
F
COUNTEROF
COUNTEROFWEAK
T
F
2BACKRUNACTIONS
SPLITRUNTBtowardTE
FBawayfromTE
FLOWRUNBothbackstowardTE
FLOODRUNBothbacksaway
FLOPRUN
fromTE
T
TBawayfromTE
FBtowardTE
RUNACTIONS
TOSS
DIVE
COUNTER
DRAW
INSIDEZONE
OUTSIDEZONE
PassingConcepts
PASSINGCONCEPTS
STAR
ANGLE
DIG
OVER
DELTA
NCAA
SCISSORS
12yds
1620yds
SAIL
CURL/FLAT
PASSINGCONCEPTS
SEAMS
OPTIONS
NIF
FIN
OVER
SMASH
DIGUNDER
UNDERDIG
12yds
STAR
DELTA
1012yds
PASSINGCONCEPTS
GOFLAT
BUCPASS
DOUBLE
POST
YSTICK
NAKEDTRANS
CONTINENTAL
NAKED
OFD
FLAT
OUT
DRAG
3LEVELS
TEXAS
1518yds
PASSSERIES
DROPBACKPASS(DB)Backsdividetooppositesides
FLOODPASSBacksgoawayfromTEandTEgoesvertical.
FLOWPASSBacksgototheTEandTEgoesvertical.
FIREPASSBacksgototheTEandTEdrags.
BOOTSERIES
WAGGLEBootwithguardpull
PINBootPasswithnoguardpull.TEBlocksend.
NAKEDRunactionawayfromboot.TEBlocks,thenreleases.
BOOTBootwithnoguardpull..
PASSROUTES
BACKROUTES
T
FLARE
Y
NIF
FIN
FLAT
ANGLE
OPTION
DRIVE
WHEEL
SAIL
SEAM
TEROUTES
WRROUTES
X
ARROW
DRAG
FLAT
UNDER
FIN
FIN
NIF
NIF
HITCH
SLANT
CURL
HOOK
STICK
DIG
WHEEL
SAIL
SEAM
OUT
DIG
COMEBACK
POST
CORNER
TAKE
OFF
WHEEL
BaseDefenses
BaseDefenses
FRONTS
Over
E
W
N
M
SS
ClosedCallY
CallEndDefensiveendtothecall.8Tech.
TackleCallside.3Tech.
NoseAwayside.WeakshadeTech.(possibleG1)
AwayEndDefensiveendawayfromcall.6Tech.
WillOLBalignedtothedefensivecall
MikeMiddlelinebacker
SamOLBalignedawayfromthedefensivecall
LeftCornerCorneralignedtotheleftside
StrongSafetySafetyalignedtothesolidside.
FreeSafetySafetyalignedtoflexside.
RightCornerCorneralignedtotherightside
E
C
S
FS
Over Run Stunts

OverBuck
OverStick
COACHINGPOINTS:
COACHINGPOINTS:
NOSELOOPFORCONTAINTOAWAYSIDE
VS.PASS
AWAYENDHARDANGLEMOVETOBGAP
CALLENDHARDANGLEMOVETOCGAP
Over Gus
DESCRIPTION
Thisisapassrushfrontdesignedtotakeadvantageof
protections.
ADDITIONALINFORMATION
1.
ClosedCall=OverfrontYTE.
2.
DLstillplayingbasetechnique
Over Gus
T
Z
X
T
W
S/N
SS
FS
POS
ALIGN
TECH
KEY
RUN TO
RUN
AWAY
PASS
OPTIO
N
CALL
END
BASE
BALL
D GAP
QB TO
CHASE
OUTSIDE
RUSH
LANE
CONTAIN
DIVE
TO QB
TACKLE
BASE
BALL
B/A GAP
B/A TO
PURSUE
INSIDE
RUSH
LANE
DIVE
NOSE
BASE
BALL
A GAP
PURSUE
INSIDE
RUSH
LANE
DIVE
AWAY
END
BASE
BALL
C GAP
QB TO
CHASE
OUTSIDE
RUSH
LANE
CONTAIN
DIVE
TO QB
COMM
ENTS
Over Gus Stunts

OVERGUSJET
OVERGUSEXIT
COACHINGPOINTS:
NOSESTEPHARDAGAPDRAWGUARDS
BLOCKTHENLOOPFORCONTAIN
COACHINGPOINTS:
NOSEMOVETO2I.ENDSCONTAINRUSH
TACKLE2WAYGO
AWAYENDTWOSTEPSUPTHEFIELD,EARHOLE
GUARDTHENVERTICAL
CALLENDMOVETO9
OVERGUSTEX
T
2
OVERGUSTON
COACHINGPOINTS:
TACKLEATTACKBGAPANDWORKTO
INSIDENUMBEROFOT.PICKHIMAND
RICOCHETTOQBCONTAIN
CALLENDSELLITUPTHEFIELD,THEN
REDIRECT,LETTACKLECLEAR,THENHARDINSIDE
COACHINGPOINTS:
NOSESTEPTHENLOOPTOCALLSIDEAGAP
TACKLESPIKETOAGAPPENETRATE
ENDCONTAINRUSH
OVERGUSTEMPE
OVERGUSPANTHER
LT.CALL
T
1
N
2
E
1
COACHINGPOINTS:
NOSESTEPUPTOLETTACKLECLEARLOOP
FORCONTAINTOCALLSIDE
TACKLELOOPFORCONTAINTOAWAYSIDE
BOTHENDSUPTHEFIELDTWOSTEPS,THEN
HARDINSIDE
E
1
COACHINGPOINTS:
TEXTOCALLSIDE,ANDEXITTOAWAYSIDE.
SHOULDBEGREATVS.DRAW&SCREEN.
CALLSIDEENDANDAWAYSIDETACKLECANTBE
EARLY
Under
N
M
C
SS
ClosedCallY
TackleAwayfromcall.3Tech.
NoseTothecall.ShadeTech.(PossibleG1).
AwayEndDefensiveawayfromcall.Loose6Tech.
WillOLBalignedonawaysideofdefense
SamOLBalignedonclosedsideofdefense
FreeSafetySafetyalignedtotheflexside.
T E
W
C
FS
Even
T
W
N
M
SS
ClosedCallY
CallEndDefensiveendtothecall.8Techora6Tech.
TackleTothecall.2Tech.
NoseAwayfromthecall.2Tech.
AwayEndDefensiveawayendfromcall.6Tech.
WillOLBalignedtothecallsideofdefense
SamOLBalignedawayfromthecallsideofdefense
FreeSafetySafetyalignedtotheflexside.
E
S
FS
SPLIT
DESCRIPTION
Thisisapassrushfrontdesignedtotakeadvantageof
protections.
1.
2.
3.
4.
ClosedCall=2Receiverside.
DTswillmakecallsforlinestunts(ex.Log/Roll).
GREATGetOffmentalitywhencalled.
KnowwhatsidetheNaturalison.
SPLIT
T
W
N
M
TackleAlignLeft.3Tech.
NoseAlignRight.3Tech.
AwayEndDefensiveawayfromcall.Loose6Tech.
Split Pass Stunts

Sicum
Roll
Log
COACHINGPOINTS:
CE:GOPOWERMOVE
CT:RUSHAGAPSTEMORSPIKE
AT:SPRINT2WAYGO
AE:GOPOSSIBLENATURAL
Tex
Roll
COACHINGPOINTS:
CE:STEMLOOPTWOHARDSTEPSUPFIELD,LOOP
CT:ATTACKBGAP,WORKTOINSIDENUMBEROF
TACKLE.PICKHIMRICHOCHETTOQBCONTAIN
AT:SPRINT2WAYGO
Texas
Tex
COACHINGPOINTS:
CE:GOPOWERMOVE
CT:RUSHAGAPSTEMORSPIKE
AT:SPRINT2WAYGO
Log
Sicum
COACHINGPOINTS:
E
2
COACHINGPOINTS:
CE:TWOHARDSTEPSUPFIELD,LOOP
TACKLEPICKHIMRICHOCHETTOQBCONTAIN
AT:ATTACKBGAP,WORKTOINSIDENUMBEROF
AE:TWOHARDSTEPSUPFIELD,LOOP
CE:STEMLOOPTWOHARDSTEPSUPFIELD,LOOP
AT:SPRINT2WAYGO
Roll
Pick
T
1
COACHINGPOINTS:
CE:GO
CT:SPIKETOAGAPPENETRATE
AT:STEM,LOOPTOFARSIDEAGAP
AE:GO
N
2
BLUE
E
C
T E
M
SS
FS
Bothinteriordefensivelinemengotoa3techniquetodisguisethebubble.
InBlueOverthe3techniqueawayfromYspikestoA.
InBlueUnderthe3techniquetoYspikestoA.
BaseDefenses
ZONEDEFENSE
Cover 2
DESCRIPTION
7manfrontdefense,with5under2deepzonecoverage.
1.
Cornersmusteliminateverticalreleaseofone.
2.
Mikebackerisadeepmiddledefender.
3.
1backsetsLBsadjust.
4.
WRmotionplayit,LBsadjust.
Cover 2
SS
ALIGNMENT
SAM
MIKE
WILL
LC
50
(SEAMVS.1BACK)
C
FS
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
BACK(S)
2BACKHOOKTOCURL(1012YDS)
DRIVECHECKDOWNS
1BACKSEAM#2(1012YDS)
0LEGCENTER
BACK(S)
2BACKKEYRELEASEOFTE,TEVERTICAL
MIDDLE1/3,TECROSSSITINHOLE
1BACKDEEPMIDDLE1/3
50
BACK(S)
2BACKHOOKTOCURL(1012YDS)
DRIVECHECKDOWNS
1BACKSEAM#2(1012YDS)
4YDSOFFMAN
(SPLITRULE)
QB
RUNFORCEPLAYER
PASSFLATPLAYER,COLLISION#1,SEE
ACTIONFORCOMBINATIONROUTE.
MOT.ADJPLAYIT.
RC
4YDSOFFMAN
(SPLITRULE)
QB
RUNFORCEPLAYER
PASSFLATPLAYER,COLLISION#1,SEE
ACTIONFORCOMBINATIONROUTE.
MOT.ADJPLAYIT.
FS
12YDSOFFL.O.S
BASEALIGNMENTRULES
QB
RUNSECONDARYRUNSUPPORT
PASSDEEP,KEY3STEP
MOT.ADJGOTYOURBACK
SS
12YDSL.O.S
BASEALIGNMENTRULES
QB
PASSDEEP1/2,KEY3STEP
MOT.ADJGOTYOURBACK
Over 2 vs. Pro

ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
T
F
F
Z
Z
E
S
SS
FS
OUTSIDEG
Veer
E
S
SS
FS
34
PWR O
F
Z
Z
X
E
W
E Veer
S
SS
FS
N
M
E
S
SS
FS
56
SPLIT ZONE
T
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
Z
X
E
W
E
C
SS
FS
N
M
S
FS
SS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
78
ISO WEAK
F
Z
X
SS
E
C
FS
E
C
T
W
SS
N
M
E
S
C
FS
OUTSIDE C
WEAK
Over 2 vs. Pro
PWR O
WEAK
12
F
Z
E
W
SS
T
M
C
C
SS
FS
34
56
78
E
S
E
S
FS
Over 2 vs. Slot
ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
F
F
SS
FS
OUTSIDEG
E Veer
SS
FS
PWR O
34
T
F
Z
Veer
W
C
SS
S
C
SS
FS
FS
56
SPLIT ZONE
T
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
Z
X
C
S
T
W
SS
78
ISO WEAK
S
FS
Z
X
E
M
C
W
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
SS
FS
SS
N
W
C
SS
FS
E
M
C
FS
OUTSIDE C
WEAK
Over 2 vs. Slot

T
PWR O WEAK
T
12
F
Z
Z
X
T
W
E
M
C
S
SS
T
W
E
M
SS
FS
FS
34
56
78
Over 2 vs. Ace
ZONE
E
W
SS
FS
N
M
E
S
C
SS
FS
34
T
SS
T
W
E
S
56
ZONE WEAK
FS
SS
FS
N
M
STRETCH G
12
STRETCH T WEAK
T
Z
Z
E
C
N
M
E
C
SS
T
W
C
FS
T WEAK
T
W
SS
78
O WEAK
SS
FS
N
M
C
FS
T
W
C
SS
N
M
E
S
C
FS
Over 2 vs. King

ZONE WEAK
12
N
W
SS
STRETCH G
WEAK
SS
FS
FS
34
O WEAK
T WEAK
T
T
X
Z
SS
N
W
E
M
56
STRETCH T
FS
ZONE
SS
FS
N
W
E
S
N
W
E
M
SS
FS
FS
78
SS
N
W
SS
FS
N
W
E
M
S
C
SS
FS
Over 2 vs. Single

READ ZONE
G STRETCH
12
E
C
E
N
SS
FS
N
SS
FS
34
READ T
T
Z
Z
E
C
FS
N
M
N
C
SS
FS
SS
56
READ ZONE
WEAK
T
STRETCH C
WEAK
H
Z
E
C
E
N
FS
SS
78
T WEAK
FS
N
M
N
SS
FS
O WEAK
E
N
SS
W
FS
N
M
E
N
SS
Over 2 vs. Trey

READ ZONE
STRETCH G
12
T
N
W
FS
34
READ T
T
E
M
FS
56
STRETCH C
WEAK
T
T
N
W
E
N
SS
SS
78
N
W
C
N
FS
SS
READ T
WEAK
FS
FS
SS
READ ZONE WEAK
FS
SS
SS
FS
SS
N
W
C
FS
E
M
N
SS
Under 2 vs. Trips

READ ZONE
STRETCH T
12
ENTE
ENTE
C
FS
SS
W
FS
SS
34
READ T
ENTE
ENTE
C
SS
FS
FS
SS
56
ZONE WEAK
STRETCH G
WEAK
Z
Z
ENTE
ENTE
C
SS
FS
78
O
WEAK
READ T
WEAK
Z
Z
FS
SS
ENTE
ENTE
C
N
SS
C
FS
N
SS
C
FS
Under 2 vs. Double
READ ZONE
STRETCH C
12
T
ENTE
ENTE
C
FS
SS
SS
FS
34
READ T
T
ENTE
ENTE
N
SS
FS
56
T
H
Z
ENTE
ENTE
W
SS
STRETCH G
WEAK
C
FS
SS
READ ZONE
WEAK
FS
SS
W
FS
78
O
WEAK
READ T
WEAK
ENTE
C
N
SS
ENTE
W
FS
N
SS
W
FS
Under 2 vs. Trips Open
READ ZONE
STRETCH C
12
T
ENTE
N
ENTE
C
SS
FS
SS
FS
READ T
34
T
ENTE
C
SS
ENTE
C
FS
SS
FS
56
READ ZONE WEAK
H
X
ENTE
M
ENTE
C
SS
FS
SS
H
X
N
SS
READ T
WEAK
ENTE
C
FS
ENTE
C
W
FS
78
O
WEAK
H
STRETCH G
WEAK
N
SS
W
FS
Over Pirate 2
DESCRIPTION
7manfrontdefensewithDLmovement(Pirate),with5under2
deepzonecoverage.
1.
ClosecalltoYTE.
2.
1backsetsLBsadjust.
3.
2back2TEscorner2L.O.S.
4.
WRmotionplayit,LBsadjust.
5.
TEMotionBackersadjust,Piratecallstayson.Coverageck5.
6.
TETradeReset.
Over Pirate 2
SS
ALIGN
C
FS
TECH
KEY
RUNTO
RUNAWAY
Long
Stick
Ball
BGap
Chase
Inside
RushLane
Spike
Ball
AGap
Pursue
Inside
RushLane
Dive
NOSE
Weak
Shade
Base
Ball
AGap
Pursue
LooptoCall
SideContain
Dive
AWAY
END
Base
Ball
CGap
Chase
Outside
RushLane
Contain
QB
SAM
50
Box/
Overtop
Back(s)
BGap
Overtop
MIKE
Overtop/
FastB
wk.
Back(s)
DGap
Spill/
Ropea
Dope
Back(s)
CGap
POS
CALL
END
TACK
WILL
50
PASS
Hook
to
Curl
OPTION
Dive
Dive
BGap
DeepMiddle
vs.
Verticals
Pitch
CtoD
Cutback
Hook
to
Curl
QB
COMMENTS
ReadBlock
ofOTon
LongStick
ReadBlock
ofOGon
Spike
Over Pirate 2
PRO
SLOT
STRONGLT.12 STRONGLT.
T
F
Z
X
W
(50)
(0)
(50)
SS
Z
X
T
W
(50)
SS
SLOTRULES
SS
(0)
(50)
FS
STRONGLT. 34 STRONGLT.
(A GAP)
PRORULES
SPLITPRO
FS
M
(B GAP)
S
(SEAM)
FS
Over Pirate 2
PRO
12
SLOT
T
F
Z
Y
ETNE
W
M
S
(50)(0)(50)
ProRules
SS
SPLITPRO
C
FS
E
N
W
S
M
(A)(B)(SEAM)
FS
SS
34
SlotRules
TITE
T
F
Z
Z
Y
SS
C
C
SS
56
TREY
TRIPS
SS
ETNE
S
(SEAM)(B)(STACKA)
FS
TreyRules
S
Y
C
C
TRIPSWING
FS
34
S
W
M
(A)(C)(SEAM)
C
W
M
(50)(0)(SEAM)
FS
SS
SS
ETNE
TripsRules
ProRules
FS
W
M
S
(50)(0)(50)
FS
SINGLE
ETNE
W
M
S
(50)(0)(50)
ETNE
ETNE
W
(SEAM)(B)(STACKA)
SS
FS
TripsRules
Over Pirate 2
ACE
12
X
Y
C E
ETNE
N
W
(A)(B)(SEAM)
SS
SlotRules
FS
N
W
SS
E
M
(A)(C)(SEAM)
Strength=WidesideofFieldorLT.
SINGLE
W
M
S
(50)(0)
SS
FS
KING
FS
TreyRules
Over Pirate 2
ZZOOMPROTOSLOT
F
ZZOOMSLOTTOPRO
12
Z
Y
C
SS
SS
FS
FS
BACKERSADJUSTPRORULES
PLAYITBACKERSADJUSTCH.SLOTRULES
SZOOMSINGLETOTRIPS
SZOOMTRIPSTOSINGLE
Z
Y
F
Y
C
W
FS
PLAYITBACKERSADJUST
PLAYITBACKERSADJUST
YUKONMOTION
50 W
TETRADE
SS
FS
SS
Z
Y
SS
FS
SS
FS
LBsADJUSTPLAYIT
TETRADERESETRIGHT
TSTRONGMOTIONTOEMPTY
TSTRONGMOTIONTOEMPTY
T
ETNE
W
M
S
SPY
SS
FS
Ck.EmptyPossiblyGreen
LBsAdjustNoseSpy/DLGORush
ET=(GamePlan)
C
C
ETNE
W
M
SPY
SS
FS
C
S
Ck.EmptyPossiblyGreen
LBsAdjustNoseSpy/DLGORush
ET=(GamePlan)
Over Pirate 2
12
FLOW
FIRE
T
Z
X
Z
X
C
M
H/CHOLEH/C
H/C1/3H/C
C/F
SS
FS
FS
SS
1/3
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
FLOOD
WAGGLE
T
F
Z
X
Z
X
C
W
S
H/CHOLECROSSER
(SECOND
CONTAIN)
1/3HOLEH/C
SS
SS
FS
1/2
1/2
1/2
FS
1/2
U Over 2
DESCRIPTION
BaseOverfrontversus22personnelandplayedwithCover2.
CouldrunPiratestunt.
1.
ClosedCall=U.
2.
UsedtodoubleWRversus22personnel.
Over Spy 2
T
W
C
FS
M
SS
COACHINGPOINTS:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Nosedropsandplayscrossingroutesandcheckdowns.
Nosedrawsblockanddrops24ydsdeep.
NickelandWillcanplayverticalsdeeper.Donothavetobeasconcernedwith
checkdowns.
Likethiscallvs.10personnelandEmptysets.
Split Bluff 2
E
Flat
W
Hook/Curl
C
1/2
FS
M
1/3
COACHINGPOINTS:
A.
ThisisadisguiseforGreenCover2
B.
LBsandNickelshowblitzplay2
C.
FSandSSshowblitzplay2
D.
Cover2responsibilities
E
Hook/Curl
SS
Flat
C
1/2
LOOSE 2
N/S
H/C
FS
POS
N/SAM
MIKE
WILL
SS
1/3
ALIGNMENT
KEY
NICKELRULES
DEPTH=BETWEEN
DISTANCENEEDED
QB
NICKELRULES
DEPTH=BETWEEN
DISTANCENEEDED
QB
NICKELRULES
DEPTH=BETWEEN
DISTANCENEEDED
QB
LC
5YDSOFFMAN
RC
5YDSOFFMAN
QB
QB
FS
12YDSOFFMAN
BASEALIGNMENTRULES
QB
SS
12YDSOFFMAN
BASEALIGNMENTRULES
QB
C
H/C
RESPONSIBILITIES
HOOKTOCURL
MIDDLE1/3
HOOKTOCURL
SOFTC2
SOFTC2
SOFTC2
SOFTC2
COACHINGPOINTS:CALLFOR3RDLONG,4THLONGWITHCOVER2
EXAMPLE:3RD18BACKERSALIGN9YDSDEEP(LOOSE)
3RD12BACKERSALIGN6YDSDEEP(LOOSE)
LYNCH 2
FS
POS
N/S
C
H/C
SS
1/3
ALIGNMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
DEEP1/2
#2TOPURSUESTRENGTH
QB
MIKE
NICKELRULES
TRAVELWITHN/S
QB
WILL
INSIDETE
(SHOWBONZAI)
QB
5YDSOFFMAN
(SHOWBONZAI)
RC
5YDSOFFMAN
(SHOWBONZAI)
FS
SHOWBONZAI
SS
SHOWBONZAI
1/2
KEY
N/SAM
LC
QB
QB
QB
QB
MIDDLE1/3
HOOKTOCURL
PLAYCOV.2
PLAYCOV.2
DEEP1/2
HOOKTOCURL
COACHINGPOINTS:THISISADISQUISELOOKMAKETHISLOOKLIKEBONZAI.
Red 2
DESCRIPTION
RedZonedefenseusedprimarilyfromthe12yardlineandin.
1.
Sam/Willlinebackersshorterdropandplayslantof#2.
2.
Playunderneathroutestough.
3.
SS/FSplay#2verticaltoughfromoutsidein.Playslantof#1.
4.
Mikelinebackerplaysdeepmiddle.
5.
Safetiesandcornersareplaying1Readconceptversus2speed.
6.
SamandWillplay3toflat/underneathroutes.
1 Read
DESCRIPTION
8manfrontdefensewithalllinebackersintherunfit.
1. 21Personnelvs.Slot
12Personnelvs.King
11/10Personnelvs.2x2&3x1
2. CanbecalledasOver31Read,UnderNike1Read,orOver1Read.
3. Play1Readversus2speed.PlayCloudversus1speed.
Over 1 Read
OPEN
12
H
Z
PRO
34
ProRules
SLOT
T
F
Z
Y
ETNE
W
M
S
SS
FS
Cloud
TITE
56
T
F
F
Z
Read
WING
U
Y
78
Over 1 Read
Doubles
TRIPS
12
ETNE
N
SS
Read
Read
FS
34
SINGLE
PROTRIPS
H
Y
ETNE
FS
SS
Cloud
Read
TREY
56
TreyRules
ETNE
Cloud
FS
SS
Read
78
ACE
TreyRules
KING
X
Y
ETNE
W
SS
Cloud
FS
Read
Over 1 Read vs. Slot
ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
F
F
C
SS
FS
E Veer
SS
OUTSIDEG
FS
PWR O
34
T
F
Z
Veer
Track
SS
Track
C
FS
SS
FS
56
SPLIT ZONE
T
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
Z
X
C
S
SS
T
W
C
FS
78
S
FS
Z
X
SS
E
C
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
SS
ISO WEAK
Replace
C
FS
SS
N
M
E
S
C
FS
OUTSIDE C
WEAK
Over 1 Read vs. Slot

T
PWR O WEAK
T
12
F
Z
Z
X
T
W
Track
SS
N
M
C
S
FS
E
W
Replace
Track
SS
34
56
78
E
S
FS
Over 1 Read vs. Single

READ ZONE
G STRETCH
12
E
C
Veer
Stack
E
Veer
Stack
Track
FS
SS
FS
SS
34
READ T
T
Z
Z
E
C
E
C
Track
Replace
FS
Stack
N
Track
FS
SS
READ ZONE
WEAK
C
SS
56
STRETCH C
WEAK
H
Z
E
C
W
Stack
Stack
Stack
FS
W
Stack
SS
FS
Stack
N
M
E
N
Track
W
Stack
SS
READ T
WEAK
Stack
Track
78
SS
FS
O WEAK
FS
Track
Stack
SS
Over 1 Read vs. King

ZONE
WEAK
12
N
W
SS
M
Veer
STRETCH G
WEAK
Track
SS
Veer
FS
FS
34
O WEAK
T WEAK
T
T
X
Z
N
W
Track
SS
E
Replace
E
M
Track
SS
FS
56
STRETCH T
FS
ZONE
N
W
E
S
N
M
E
S
Track
SS
FS
FS
78
N
W
SS
SS
Replace
Track
FS
N
W
SS
E
M
S
C
Track
FS
Over 1 Read vs. Doubles
READ ZONE
G STRETCH
12
T
ETNE Veer
C
Stack
Stack
ETNE Veer
C
SS
FS
Track
Stack
SS
FS
34
READ T
ETNE
C
Track
Replace
SS
ETNE
W
FS
SS
ETNE
N
ETNE
Stack
Stack
SS
FS
Stack
FS
READ T
WEAK
T
ETNE
M
Replace
SS
Track
78
SS
O
WEAK
STRETCH C
WEAK
FS
56
Track
Stack
READ ZONE
WEAK
ETNE
W
Track
FS
SS
Track
Stack
FS
Under 1 Read
OPEN
12
SlowRules
H
Z
ENTE
N
Read
SS
FS
PRO
Cloud
34
SLOT
Z
Y
TITE
56
WING
F
Z
U
Y
78
Under 1 Read
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
12
TripsRules
ENTE
N
SS
W
FS
Read
Cloud
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
TripsRules
H
Y
ENTE
N
SS
W
FS
Read
Cloud
TREY
56
T
ACE
78
X
Y
KING
Z
Y
Under 1 Read vs. Open
ISO
OUTSIDEZONE
12
T
F
F
H
H
Z
ENTE
N
SS
ENTE
C
C
SS
FS
FS
34
OUTSIDEC
PWRO
F
H
H
Z
ENTE
ENTE
N
Track
SS
Track
Replace
C
FS
SS
FS
56
SPLITZONE
SPLITZONE
WEAK
H
Z
ENTE
N
ENTE
C
C
SS
FS
SS
FS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
78
ISO
WEAK
F
H
H
Z
ENTE
N
Veer
ENTE
C
C
SS
FS
C
SS
FS
Under 1 Read vs. Open
OUTSIDEG
WEAK
PWRO
WEAK
12
ENTE
Veer
ENTE
C
C
Track
C
SS
Replace
Track
SS
FS
34
56
78
W
FS
Under 1 Read vs. Trips

READ ZONE
STRETCH T
12
ENTE
ENTE
C
SS
FS
Track
SS
FS
34
READ T
ENTE
C
Track
ENTE
C
SS
SS
FS
FS
56
READ ZONE
WEAK
Track
Replace
STRETCH G
WEAK
T
Z
Z
ENTE
ENTE
C
SS
W
Track
SS
FS
78
READ T
WEAK
ENTE
ENTE
N
M
Replace
SS
Track
Track
FS
FS
O
WEAK
Z
SS
C
FS
Under 1 Read vs. Doubles
READ ZONE
STRETCH C
12
T
T
H
ENTE
ENTE
C
Stack
Stack
N
Stack
SS
FS
SS
FS
34
READ T
T
ENTE
ENTE
N
M
Track
SS
FS
SS
56
T
ENTE
M
Stack
SS
ENTE
W
Stack
FS
Stack
Track
SS
READ T
WEAK
T
M
Replace
SS
ENTE
N
FS
78
STRETCH G
WEAK
C
FS
Track
Stack
READ ZONE
WEAK
Track
ENTE
W
Track
FS
M
Track
SS
W
Stack
FS
4
DESCRIPTION
8manfrontdependingonformation.Usedversus12,21,and11
personnel.Coverageresponsibilitiesdependonformation
1.
VersusSingle(11Personnel)play1Readto2speedand4to1
speed.
A. RunfitsversusSingledependsonbackaction.ActiontoTE
sideputsthesafetyintherunfit.Actiontotheflexsideputs
theNickel/Samintherunfit.
2.
VersusPro(21)andAce(12)backfieldactiondeterminestherun
fits.
3.
4sidecornerscanbumporbailasachangeup.
4.
Usuallydoublecalledbecauseweonlywant4versuscertain
formations.
Example:
A. UnderNike4Solo(11)
B. Over4Lock(21)
C. Over4Solo(12)
5.
Canalsobeplayedversus22personnel(Tite).
Example:
A. UOver4.
Over 4
OPEN
12
H
Z
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
ETNE
W
S
M
C
SS
FS
ImHere
TITE
ImHere
UOver
56
F
Z
U
Y
N
M
C
SS
WING
(Clamp)
W
FS
4
78
Over 4
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
12
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
H
Y
ETNE
W
SS
FS
1Read
ImHere
TREY
56
T
78
ACE
KING
X
Y
E
W
C
SS
ImHere
N
M
E
S
C
FS
ImHere
Over 4 vs. Pro

ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
T
F
F
Z
X
W
C
SS
FS
OUTSIDEG
Veer
E
S
SS
FS
34
PWR O
F
Z
Z
X
E
W
E Veer
S
C
SS
Track
FS
Track
Replace
SS
FS
56
SPLIT ZONE
T
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
Z
X
E
W
C
SS
FS
N
M
E
S
C
FS
SS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
78
ISO WEAK
T
F
Z
X
E
W
S
C
FS
C
SS
T
W
N
M
E
S
C
SS
FS
Over 4 vs. Pro
OUTSIDE C
WEAK
PWR O
WEAK
12
F
Z
E
W
T
M
SS
SS
34
56
78
M
Replace
C
FS
Track
E
S
FS
Track
Over 4 vs. Ace
ZONE
E
S
C
SS
Stack
Stack
E
S
Stack
Stack
C
SS
FS
34
W
C
FS
Track
STRETCH G
12
Replace
Stack
W
C
FS
SS
Track
Stack
SS
Track
FS
56
ZONE
STRETCH T
T
Z
Z
W
C
FS
E
S
Stack
Stack
SS
Stack
Stack
C
FS
SS
Track
78
T WEAK
E
W
Stack
N
M
Replace
E
W
S
C
FS
Track
C
SS
Stack
C
SS
E
S
M
Track
C
FS
Over 4 vs. Single

READ ZONE
G STRETCH
12
E
C
E
N
Stackl
FS
N
M
Stack
34
READ T
Track
Replace
N
M
Track
C
SS
56
READ ZONE
WEAK
T
STRETCH C
WEAK
FS
SS
FS
H
Z
E
C
W
Stack
FS
Stack
Stack
E
N
Stack
SS
SS
FS
E
W
Stack
FS
N
M
Track
READ T
WEAK
E
N
SS
Stack
Track
78
O
WEAK
SS
FS
SS
Stack
Track
FS
E
C
N
Stack
SS
U Over 4
DESCRIPTION
Overfrontversus22personnelwithcover4
1.
ClosedCall=U
2.
Runfitsdependonbackfieldaction.
3.
CornertoUinTiteformationisinaclamptechnique.
U Over 4
OPEN
12
H
Z
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
TITE
56
F
Z
U
Y
SS
C
FS
ETNE
C
Clamp
ENTE
C
WING
4
78
SS
C
M
S
FS
U Over 4 vs. Tite
ISO
OUTSIDEZONE
12
Z
Y
ENTE
SS
FS
SS
PWRO
Z
Y
ENTE
S
M
SS
ENTE
S
C
Track
Replace
SS
FS
Track
56
SPLITZONE
Replace
FS
SPLITZONE
WEAK
Z
Y
ENTE
FS
34
OUTSIDEC
ENTE
S
C
SS
ENTE
SS
FS
78
ISO
WEAK
FS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
Z
Y
ENTE
S
C
M
SS
W
FS
ENTE
S
C
M
SS
W
FS
U Over 4 vs. Tite
OUTSIDE
GWEAK
PWRO
WEAK
12
Z
Y
ENTE
S
C
M
SS
ENTE
S
C
FS
M
SS
34
56
78
Track
W
FS
U Over 4 vs. Wing

ISO
OUTSIDEZONE
T
12
F
U
U
Y
S
FS
SS
ETNE
ETNE
C
FS
SS
34
OUTSIDE
G
Veer
PWRO
U
Y
ETNE
ETNE
Veer
Track
FS
SS
Track
Replace
SS
FS
56
SPLITZONE
SPLITZONE
WEAK
U
Y
ETNE
W
ETNE
C
SS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
78
ISO
WEAK
FS
SS
FS
U
Y
ETNE
W
ETNE
C
C
C
SS
FS
SS
FS
U Over 4 vs. Wing
OUTSIDEC
WEAK
12
U
Y
M
Track
SS
ETNE
C
PWRO
WEAK
ETNE
C
W
C
FS
34
56
78
M
Replace
SS
S
FS
Track
Solo
DESCRIPTION
8manfrontdefenseusedversus3x1sets.
1. Calledfor3x1(secondcallofacoveragedoublecall).
2. Readtechniqueon1&2of3receiverside.Stealtechniqueplayedon
1receiverside.
3. 3Solovs.12
1ReadSolovs.10or11
4. CanbeplayedasOver,UnderNike,SplitorEven.
Over Solo
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
12
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
ETNE
C
Read
SS
FS
Steal
TREY
56
T
ETNE
Steal
ACE
W
FS
SS
Read
78
KING
T
X
Y
ETNE
W
SS
Steal
FS
Read
Over Solo vs. King

ZONE WEAK
12
SS
N
W
Track
SS
E
C
Veer
FS
FS
34
O
WEAK
T WEAK
T
T
X
Z
Replace
Track
E
M
Track
SS
FS
56
STRETCH T
FS
ZONE
N
W
E
S
E
M
Track
SS
FS
FS
78
N
W
SS
SS
W
SS
STRETCH G
WEAK
Replace
Track
FS
N
W
SS
E
M
S
C
Track
FS
Over Solo vs. Trips
READ ZONE
G STRETCH
12
T
Z
H
Z
Veer
ETNE
N
ETNE
Veer
Track
SS
FS
SS
FS
34
READ T
ETNE
N
Track
Replace
SS
ETNE
C
FS
56
STRETCH C
WEAK
SS
ETNE
C
Track
SS
FS
SS
Replace
Track
FS
ETNE
N
READ T
WEAK
78
FS
O
WEAK
Z
ETNE
N
SS
Track
FS
READ ZONE
WEAK
ETNE
C
Track
SS
FS
Over Solo vs. Trey

READ ZONE
STRETCH G
12
T
Veer
E
Veer
FS
SS
SS
34
READ T
T
Replace
Track
FS
E
M
Track
FS
SS
STRETCH C
WEAK
FS
N
W
E
N
Track
READ T
WEAK
N
W
FS
C
N
M
Track
SS
Replace
SS
78
Z
X
FS
SS
O
WEAK
SS
56
READ ZONE
WEAK
Track
C
FS
N
W
E
M
Track
FS
SS
Under Solo
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
12
ENTE
N
SS
Read
FS
Steal
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
H
Y
ENTE
C
Read
SS
Steal
FS
TREY
56
T
78
ACE
KING
X
Y
Z
Y
Under Solo vs. Trips

READ ZONE
STRETCH T
12
ENTE
ENTE
C
SS
FS
Track
SS
FS
34
READ T
Replace
ENTE
C
Track
ENTE
C
Replace
SS
Track
SS
FS
FS
56
READ ZONE
WEAK
STRETCH G
WEAK
Z
Z
ENTE
ENTE
C
SS
W
Track
SS
FS
78
READ T
WEAK
T
T
ENTE
ENTE
N
SS
Replace
Track
C
FS
FS
O
WEAK
Z
Track
SS
FS
Under Solo vs. Trips Open
READ ZONE
STRETCH C
12
T
ENTE
C
ENTE
C
W
Track
SS
FS
SS
FS
READ T
34
T
ENTE
C
Track
Replace
N
SS
N
SS
FS
56
T
H
X
SS
FS
M
SS
S
X
ENTE
N
M
Replace
SS
READ T
WEAK
ENTE
C
C
Track
FS
78
O
WEAK
S
ENTE
Veer
STRETCH G
WEAK
ENTE
Veer
W
Track
FS
READ ZONE
WEAK
S
ENTE
Track
Track
FS
SS
FS
Lock
DESCRIPTION
UsedprimarilyversusSlot(21)andKing(12)toallowSafetiesto
bracketthe#2receiver.AlsoallowstheCornertoplayoutside
the#1receiver.
1.
Samerunfitsas1Read.
2.
BacksidecornerismantomanversusTEorXreceiver.
3.
Canbeplayedversus11personnel3x1(Trips).
4.
Greatforscissorstyperoutes.
Over Lock
OPEN
12
H
Z
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
ETNE
S
M
W
Lock
TITE
SS
56
FS
Bracket
T
1Read(Outside)
WING
F
Z
U
Y
78
Over Lock
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
12
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
H
Y
TREY
56
T
78
ACE
KING
X
Y
ETNE
SS
Lock
FS
Bracket
Read(Outside)
Over Lock vs. Slot
ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
F
F
FS
E Veer
C
SS
SS
OUTSIDEG
FS
PWR O
34
T
F
Z
Veer
Track
SS
S
Replace
Track
C
FS
SS
FS
56
SPLIT ZONE
T
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
Z
X
C
S
SS
T
W
C
FS
78
S
FS
Z
X
SS
E
C
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
SS
ISO WEAK
C
FS
SS
N
M
E
S
C
FS
OUTSIDE C
WEAK
Over Lock vs. Slot

T
PWR O WEAK
T
12
F
Z
Z
X
T
W
Track
SS
N
M
C
S
FS
E
W
Replace
Track
SS
34
56
78
E
S
FS
Over Lock vs. King

ZONE WEAK
12
SS
M
Veer
STRETCH G
WEAK
Track
SS
Veer
FS
FS
34
O WEAK
T WEAK
T
T
X
Z
N
W
Track
SS
E
Replace
E
M
Track
SS
FS
56
STRETCH T
FS
ZONE
N
W
E
S
N
M
E
S
Track
SS
FS
FS
78
N
W
SS
SS
Replace
Track
FS
N
W
SS
E
M
S
C
Track
FS
1 Cloud
DESCRIPTION
Coveragethatallowsustoplaycloudversus2speedtothe
boundary.PutsNickel/SamandMikeinrunfitswithWilloutof
therunfit.
1.
Onlyplayedversus10personnel(Doubles).
2.
Readversus2speedtothefieldandCLOUDversus2speedto
theboundary.
3.
Playedprimarilywith1CloudReador1CloudSolo.
4.
Primarilyahashmarkcall.
Under 1 Cloud
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
12
DeuceRules
ENTE
N
C
Read
SS
Cloud
FS
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
H
Y
TREY
56
T
ACE
78
KING
X
Y
Z
Y
Under 1 Cloud vs. Doubles
READ ZONE
STRETCH C
12
T
ENTE
ENTE
C
Stack
Stack
N
Stack
SS
FS
SS
FS
34
READ T
T
ENTE
ENTE
N
Track
FS
SS
ENTE
M
Read
Read
SS
STRETCH G
WEAK
C
FS
56
READ ZONE
WEAK
Track
Stack
SS
Track
ENTE
W
FS
Read
SS
FS
78
O
WEAK
Track
READ T
WEAK
ENTE
C
N
Replace
SS
ENTE
W
N
Track
Track
FS
SS
W
FS
Over 3
DESCRIPTION
8manfrontwith4under3deepzonecoverage.Canalsoplay
OverG3,thiswillputtheNoseina1alignment.
1.
ClosedCall=Y
2.
TETraderecalltheclosedside,RESET.
3.
Probablecallswouldbe31Reador31Lockversus21Personnel
and31Soloversus12Personnel.
4.
1BackSetsSSandLBsadjust.
5.
WRmotionPlayit,zoommotioncheckslotsrules.
6.
TEmotionPlayit.OvergoestoUnder.
Cover 3
T
F
Z
X
SS
E
C
M
FS
POSITION
ALIGNMENT
KEY
RESPONSIBILITY
SAM
50
BACK (S)
CURL TO FLAT
BUZZ TOP OF #S
MIKE
0 LEG OF CENTER
BACK (S)
HOOK TO CURL
(1 YD INSIDE HASH)
WILL
50
BACK (S)
HOOK TO CURL
(1 YD INSIDE HASH)
LC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
QB
RUN-SECONDARY RUN-CRACK
REPLACE
PASS-DEEP 1/3, KEY 3 STEP
MOT. ADJ-SLOT RULE
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
QB
RUN-SECONDARY RUN-CRACK
REPLACE
MOT. ADJ-SLOT RULE
FS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

BASE ALIGNMENT RULES
QB
RUN-SECONDARY RUN SUPPORT

MOT. ADJ-SLOT RULE
SS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

STEM TO LB DEPTH
SPLIT RULE
QB
RUN-FLOW-D GAP
-FLOOD-CUTBACK, TO OVER THE TOP
-SPLIT-D GAP
PASS-CURL TO FLAT-BUZZ TOP OF #S
MOT. ADJ.-SLOT RULE
COACHINGPOINTS:SlotRule
SSDeepCB2LOSFlat
Over 3
OPEN
12
ProRules
H
Z
ETNE
SS
FS
PRO
34
ProRules
SLOT
SlotRules
Z
Y
ETNE
SS
SS
FS
56
N
W
FS
TITE
WING
F
Z
U
Y
78
Over 3
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
12
E
SS
SS
FS
N
M
S
C
FS
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
E
SS
SS
E
M
S
C
FS
F
S
FS
56
TREY
N
W
SS
ACE
78
Z
U
FS
FS
KING
N
W
C E
ETNE
SS
X
Y
E
M
SS
FS
Over 3
ZZOOMPROTOSLOT
F
ZZOOMSLOTTOPRO
12
Z
Y
SS
W
SS
FS
FS
TREY
T
YUKONMOTION
SSADJUSTWILLLINEUPINGAP
TETRADE
Z
Y
M
FS
TETRADERESETRIGHT
SS
W
SS
FS
Z
Y
SS
BACKERSADJUSTSLOTRULESCK.PRORULES
PLAYITBACKERSADJUSTCH.SLOTRULES
S
BACKER
FS
SAMCK.BACKERALIGN
MiketoBWilltoA
SS,10,50
Over 3 vs. Pro

ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
T
F
F
Z
Z
SS
N
M
SS
C
FS
S
C
FS
OUTSIDEG
Veer
34
PWR O
F
Z
Z
X
E
SS
T
W
E Veer
S
C
FS
SS
Track
Track
Replace
FS
56
SPLIT ZONE
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
Z
X
E
W
SS
EE
E
S
C
T
W
SS
FS
E
S
FS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
78
ISO WEAK
F
Z
X
SS
C
E
W
S
FS
C
C
SS
T
W
N
M
E
C
S
FS
OUTSIDE C
WEAK
Over 3 vs. Pro
PWR O
WEAK
12
F
Z
E
SS
T
W
SS
FS
C
34
56
78
Track
Replace
Track
FS
E
S
C
Over 3 vs. Open
ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
T
F
F
H
X
SS
FS
SS
N
M
PWR O
34
T
H
X
SS
E Veer
S
C
FS
Track
Replace
FS
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
56
SPLIT ZONE
T
H
X
T
W
SS
FS
N
M
E
S
FS
SS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
78
ISO WEAK
T
H
H
E
SS
SS
Track
Veer
FS
OUTSIDEG
T
W
S
FS
C
C
SS
T
W
N
M
E
C
S
FS
OUTSIDE C
WEAK
Over 3 vs. Open
PWR O
WEAK
12
H
H
Z
E
SS
T
W
SS
FS
C
34
56
78
Track
Replace
Track
FS
E
S
C
Over 3 vs. Ace
ZONE
SS
SS
Veer
Veer
Track
STRETCH G
12
FS
FS
O SOLID
34
T
SS
Replace
Track
SS
Track
FS
FS
56
ZONE WEAK
STRETCH T WEAK
T
Z
Z
SS
S
C
SS
Track
FS
78
T WEAK
T
SS
FS
O WEAK
SS
Track
Replace
C
FS
Track
C
FS
Over 3
12
FLOW
FIRE
T
Z
X
Z
X
C
M
SS
W
SS
C/F
HH/CCROSSER
HHC
C/F
FS
FS
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
FLOOD
WAGGLE
T
F
Z
X
Z
X
C
W
SS
SS
HHC/FLAT
C
S
CONTAINCROSSERFLAT
M
C/F
C/F
FS
FS
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
U Over 3
DESCRIPTION
Defenseusedversus22personnel.ClosedcallismadetoU.
1.
VersusTiteformationplaySlotRules.
2.
VersusWingplayProRules.
A. CornertothewingisinCloudTechnique.
B. Samerunfitsas3versusPro(21)forLinebackers.
3.
BealertforUmotion.
U Over 3
OPEN
12
H
Z
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
TITE
56
WING
T
F
F
Z
U
Y
N
M
C
Cloud
T
W
Cloud
SS
SS
FS
FS
78
U Over 3 vs. Tite
ISO
OUTSIDE
ZONE
12
Z
Y
ENTE
S
C
SS
FS
OUTSIDET
ENTE
S
C
SS
FS
34
T
PWRO
Z
Y
ENTE
S
C
Track
SS
ENTE
S
C
FS
WTrack
SS
FS
Replace
SPLITZONE
56
T
SPLITZONE
WEAK
Z
Y
ENTE
S
C
SS
ENTE
S
C
FS
SS
FS
78
ISO
WEAK
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
Z
Y
ENTE
S
C
M
SS
ENTE
S
C
W
FS
M
SS
W
FS
OUTSIDE
GWEAK
U Over 3 vs. Tite

T
PWRO
WEAK
12
Z
Y
ENTE
S
C
M
SS
FS
M
SS
34
56
78
ENTE
S
C
W
Track
Replace
W
Track
FS
U Over 3 vs. Wing
ISO
12
F
U
U
Y
SS
ETNE
ETNE
OUTSIDE
G
34
T
PWRO
U
Y
Veer
Track
SS
ETNE
ETNE
SS
FS
SPLITZONE
Track
Replace
FS
56
SPLITZONE
WEAK
U
Y
ETNE
C
SS
ETNE
C
C
SS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
78
ISO
WEAK
FS
FS
U
Y
ETNE
SS
FS
Veer
SS
FS
OUTSIDE
ZONE
ETNE
SS
FS
FS
OUTSIDEC
WEAK
U Over 3 vs. Wing

T
12
U
Y
W
SS
ETNE
C
PWRO
WEAK
ETNE
C
Track
SS
FS
Replace
Track
FS
34
56
78
Under 5
DESCRIPTION
8manfrontdefensewithzonecoveragebasedonbackfieldset
withanextraplayertohelpscheme.CanalsoplayUnderG.
1.
ClosedcalltoYTE
2.
TEtradeck.ResetYukonck.Over3
3.
CornerandFSmakeaReadcallvs.anyslotfamilyformation.
4.
Vs.20personnelsubNickelforSamandplayNickelUnder5.
Under 5
SS
SAM
C
FS
ALIGNMENT
KEY
TE
RESPONSIBILITIES
CURLTOFLAT
MIKE
STRONG
B
BACK(S)
HOOKTOCURL
WILL
WEAK
A
BACK(S)
HOOKTOCURL
LC
9YDSOFFMAN
SPLITRULE
RC
9YDSOFFMAN
SPLITRULE
FS
STEMTOC7
BASEALIGNMENTRULES
SS
12YDSL.O.S
BASEALIGNMENTRULES
MAN
RUNCRACKREPLACE
MOT.ADJREADCALL
MAN
RUNMANCRACKREPLACE
MOT.ADJREADCALL
QB
RUNFLOWCUTBACKTOOVERTHETOP
FLOOD,BOX
SPLITBOX
PASSCURLTOFLAT
QB
PASSDEEPMIDDLE1/3,KEY3STEP
COACHINGPOINTS:FS/CBANDCORNERMAKEREADCALLVS.ALLSLOTFAMILYFORMATIONS.
Under 5
OPEN
12
SLOT
H
Z
ENTE
W
N
C
SENTE
M
W
FS
FS
C
SS
PRO
SS
34
WING
U
Y
SENTE
M
FS
C
SS
TITE
ENTE
S
W
SS
56
T
F
Z
Y
ENTE
S
M
FS
SS
78
FS
Under 5
PRO
12
SLOT
F
Z
Z
Y
ENTE
(9)
ENTE
(9)
(B)(A)
(B)(A)
SS
FS
FS
SS
BASERULES
34
TITE
READ
TRIPSWING
F
Z
ENTE
(9)
ENTE
(B)(A)
SS
FS
SS
BASERULES
56
ACE
Z
PRORULES
KING
ENTE
W
(B)(A)
FS
78
S
Y
(9)
C
READ
ENTE
M
(B)(A)
SS
ENTE
SS
SINGLEWING
FS
SS
X
Y
FS
FS
Under 5
12
Z
Y
S
M
SS
FS
SS
FS
HORRB
HORRB
Z
Z
Y
S
M
FS
FS
SS
SS
BUMPBUMP
YUKONMOTION
BUMPBUMP
Z
Y
TETRADE
T
T
E
M
W
SS
YUKONCKOVER3
FS
S
FS
SS
TETRADERESETRIGHT
Nickel 7
DESCRIPTION
8manfrontdefensewithaSafetyrolleddowninthebox.4
under,3deepzone.
1.
Defensetoberunmainlyvs.10and11personnel.Primarily
usedversusTripsandTripsOpen.
2.
StrongsideSafetyandMikehaveHooktoCurl.
3.
NickelandWillhaveCurltoFlat.
4.
Canberunwithanyfront.
5.
MayrunwithOver,UnderNikeorSplit(linegame)in
certainsituations.
Nickel 7
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
12
E
N
ETNE
W
SS
N
C
FS
SS
W
C
FS
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
ETNE
W
C
SS
ETNE
N
FS
SS
FS
TREY
56
T
ETNE
C
SS
N
C
FS
ACE
78
KING
X
Y
Z
Y
Nickel 7
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
12
ENTE
N
SS
ENTE
N
W
C
FS
SS
Bail
FS
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
H
Y
ENTE
N
SS
C
FS
TREY
56
T
ENTE
W
SS
N
C
FS
ACE
78
X
Y
KING
Z
Y
BaseDefenses
MANDEFENSE
Over White
DESCRIPTION
8manfrontandmancoveragewithafreesafetyandaplugger.
1.
ClosedCall=Y
2.
MotiontoOneback:
A) CheckSpecial=StrongBumpSSon
backWillonTE
B) WeakSamlock
3.
MotionRunwithyourmaninmotion.
4.
TEtradeRecalltheclosedside(RESET)
PossiblecheckUnderYellowwithgameplan
5.
OnoutsiderunstothesolidsideSSspillsallblocksto
him,andLBsadjustrunfits.Otherwise,runfitsarejust
like3.
6.
Cornerovervs.Slot,TreyandKing.
Coverage White
T
Z
X
E
SS
T
W
N
M
FS
POSITION
ALIGNEMENT
KEY
RESPONSIBILITY
SAM
50
TE
M/M
MIKE
0 LEG OF CENTER
BACK (S)
2ND BACK STRONG OR WEAK

PLUG VS. SPLIT BACKS
WILL
50
BACK (S)
1ST BACK STRONG

PLUG VS. AWAY (FLOOD)
LC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
QB
RUN-SECONDARY RUN
PASS-MAN ON #1
MOT. ADJ-LOCK
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
QB
RUN-SECONDARY RUN
PASS-MAN ON #1
MOT. ADJ-LOCK
FS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

QB
RUN-ALLEY
PASS-MIDDLE 1/3
MOT. ADJ-PLAY IT
QB
RUN-FLOW-SPILL-D GAP
-FLOOD-CUTBACK, D OVER THE TOP
-SPLIT-D GAP
PASS- M/M ON TE
ALAERT BUMP VS. STRONG
MOTION
MOT. ADJ.-LOCK
SS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

STEM TO LB DEPTH
SPLIT RULE
Over White
OPEN
12
ProRules
H
Z
ETNE
SS
Trio
FS
PRO
34
ProRules
ProRules
SLOT
T
F
Z
Y
SS
ETNE
W
SS
Trio
ETNE
W
M
S
Trio
FS
TITE
Connie
FS
56
ProRules
WING
ProRules
U
Y
ETNE
SS
W
SSETNE
C
C
Trio
Trio
FS
FS
78
Over White
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
12
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
H
Y
TREY
56
T
ACE
78
KING
X
Y
ETNE
SS
Reggie
FS
SS
ETNE
W
Reggie
FS
Connie
Over White vs. Pro
ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
T
F
F
Z
X
SS
FS
N
M
SS
E
S
OUTSIDEG
Veer
FS
34
PWR O
F
Z
Z
X
E
SS
T
W
E Veer
S
C
FS
T
W
SS
Track
N
M
Track
Replace
FS
56
SPLIT ZONE
T
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
Z
X
SS
E
W
E
SS
S
C
FS
T
W
E
S
C
FS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
78
ISO WEAK
F
Z
X
SS
C
E
W
FS
Z
X
C
C
SS
T
W
FS
N
M
E
S
OUTSIDE C
WEAK
Over White vs. Pro
PWR O
WEAK
12
F
Z
E
SS
T
W
SS
FS
C
34
56
78
Track
Replace
Track
FS
E
S
C
Over White vs. Slot
ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
T
F
F
Z
Z
X
E
SS
Connie
N
M
SS
FS
Connie
FS
34
PWR O
F
Z
Z
X
T
SS
E Veer
C
Track
SS
Connie
Track
Replace
C
56
SPLIT ZONE
T
Z
X
EE
T
W
SS
Connie
E
S
Connie
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
T
W
FS
78
ISO WEAK
SS
FS
F
Z
SS
Connie
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
FS
FS
OUTSIDEG
Veer
SS
Connie
FS
T
W
N
M
E
S
C
Connie
FS
OUTSIDE C
FLEX
Over White vs. Slot
PWR O
FLEX
12
E
SS
T
W
E
S
Track
FS
SS
Connie
E
C
Replace
Track
E
C
Connie
FS
34
56
78
Over White vs. Open
ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
T
F
F
H
X
N
M
W
C
SS
OUTSIDEG
C
FS
34
PWR O
H
X
E Veer
S
C
C
FS
SS
Track
Replace
FS
56
SPLIT ZONE
T
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
H
X
T
W
Track
SS
SS
FS
N
M
E
S
SS
C
FS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
78
ISO WEAK
T
H
H
T
W
Veer
SS
FS
SS
FS
SS
T
W
C
FS
N
M
E
S
OUTSIDE C
WEAK
Over White vs. Open
PWR O
WEAK
12
H
H
Z
E
SS
T
W
C
C
SS
Replace
Track
FS
34
56
78
Track
FS
E
S
C
Over White vs. Ace
ZONE
T
SS
SS
Veer
Veer
Track
STRETCH G
12
FS
FS
34
T
SS
Replace
Track
SS
E
Track
C
FS
56
ZONE WEAK
STRETCH T
WEAK
T
T
Z
Z
SS
S
C
C
FS
SS
Track
C
FS
78
T WEAK
T
SG93
O WEAK
SS
FS
SS
Track
Replace
C
FS
Track
C
FS
Over White vs. King
ZONE WEAK
12
SS
SS
Veer
Veer
Track
Connie
Connie
FS
O
WEAK
T WEAK
Z
X
SS
Track
SS
Replace
FS
34
STRETCH G
WEAK
Track
Connie
FS
Connie
FS
56
ZONE
STRETCH T
T
Z
Z
SS
SS
Connie
Track
Connie
FS
FS
78
E
SS
Z
X
N
W
Replace
E
M
E
C
SS
Track
C
FS
Connie
N
W
Track
C
C
FS
Connie
Over White vs. Tite
ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
T
F
F
Z
Z
U
SS
Veer
SS
FS
OUTSIDEG
FS
PWR O
34
T
F
Z
Z
E
C
SS
Veer
SS
T
M
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
SS
C
S
C
FS
SS
N
M
E
S
FS
78
ISO WEAK
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
T
F
T
F
SS
E
W
FS
S
SS
Replace
FS
56
SPLIT ZONE
E
S
Track
Track
FS
T
W
FS
N
M
E
S
OUTSIDE T
WEAK
Over White vs. Tite

T
PWR O
WEAK
12
F
Z
Z
Y
Y
SS
T
W
C
SS
Replace
Track
Track
C
FS
FS
34
56
78
E
S
Over White vs. Wing
ISO
OUTSIDE ZONE
12
T
F
F
U
U
Z
SS
E
S
SS
C
E
S
FS
FS
OUTSIDEG
PWR O
34
T
U
Z
SS
Veer
E
S
M
Track
SS
56
T
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
U
Z
E
S
SS
C
T
W
E
S
FS
FS
78
ISO WEAK
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
U
Z
Replace
Track
FS
SPLIT ZONE
SS
E
S
FS
SS
Veer
E
W
N
M
E
S
FS
SS
C
E
W
N
M
E
S
FS
Over White vs. Wing
OUTSIDE C
WEAK
12
U
Z
SS
C
PWR O
WEAK
E
W
Track
E
S
SS
E
W
Replace
E
S
Track
FS
FS
34
56
78
Under Yellow
DESCRIPTION
8manfrontdefensewithmantomancoveragebasedon
backfieldsetwithanextraplayertohelpscheme.
1.
ClosedCallY
2.
Runwithyourmanvs.motionorshiftbytheirreceiver.TEtrade
recalltheclosedside.PossiblecheckOverWhitebygameplan;
YukoncheckOverWhite
3.
Mike/Will/FS3on2vs.remainingbacks.
A)
CheckSpecialvs.1back.Safetieslockonmotionby#2.
B)
Mike1stbacktoTEsidebumpallmotiontoTE.Flood
Pass=Mikeisplugger.
C)
FS1stbacktoyoursidebothbacksstrong(flowpass)FS
isplugger.
D)
Will2ndbackstrong(flow)2ndbackweak(flood)
vs.split=plugger.
E)1backsets2remainingcovermenReggieback.
4.
Vs.22(maycallUnderYellowCheck)
5.
Vs.20personnelsubNickelforSamandplayNickelUnder
Yellow.
Coverage Under Yellow
T
F
Z
X
E
C
FS
SS
POSITION
ALIGNEMENT
KEY
RESPONSIBILITY
SAM
90
TE
M/M ON TE
OUTSIDE MAN TECHNIQUE
MIKE
STRONG B
BACK (S)
1ST BACK STRONG

PLUGGER VS. FLOOD
WILL
WEAK A
BACK (S)
2ND BACK STRONG/WEAK

PLUGGER VS. SPLIT
LC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
MAN
RUN-MAN CRACK REPLACE

PASS-MAN
MOT. ADJ-LOCK
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
MAN
RUN-MAN CRACK REPLACE

PASS- MAN
MOT. ADJ-LOCK
FS
STEM TO C-7
QB
RUN-FLOW-CUTBACK TO OVER THE

TOP
-FLOOD-BOX
-SPLIT-BOX
PASS-FIRST BACK WEAK
MOT. ADJ-SLOT RULE
SS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

QB

PASS-DEEP MIDDLE 1/3, READ 3 STEP
MOT. ADJ.-PLAY IT
COACHINGPOINTS:F/S/CBPOSSIBLECOMBOCALLVS.22PERS.
Under Yellow
OPEN
12
H
Z
ENTE
N
Trio
FS
SS
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
S
C
ENTE
M
Trio
FS
ENTE
M
W
Trio
SS
TITE
56
FS
Connie
SS
WING
T
F
F
Z
U
Y
SENTE
M
Trio
SENTE
C
C
FS
Trio
SS
SS
78
FS
Under Yellow
T
12
Z
Z
X
S
C
M
SS
REGGIE
FS
SS
FS
SPECIAL
W
REGGIE
FS
SS
LOCK
LOCK
SPECIAL
T
HORRB
HORRB
Z
S
C
FS
SS
SS
FS
BUMPBUMP
BUMPBUMP
T
S
C
SS
FS
FS
TETRADERESETRIGHT
YUKONCHECKWHITE
78
SS
Under Yellow (LYNCH RULES)

T
12
Z
Z
X
S
C
M
FS
REGGIE
SS
SS
SS
SPECIAL
W
REGGIE
FS
SS
LOCK
LOCK
SPECIAL
T
HORRB
HORRB
Z
S
C
SS
SS
FS
FS
BUMPBUMP
BUMPBUMP
T
S
C
FS
S
SS
M
FS
SS
TETRADERESETRIGHT
YUKONCHECKWHITE
78
Under Yellow
DEUCE
TRIPS
12
34
DOUBLES
PROTRIPS
H
Y
SLOTTRIPS
56
T
ACE
78
KING
X
Y
S
C
ENTE
M
Reggie
SS
FS
ENTE
M
Z
U
W
Reggie
SS
FS
Connie
Under Yellow vs. Tite
ISO
OUTSIDEZONE
T
12
Z
Y
SENTE
M
C
C
SENTE C
M
FS
SS
STRETCHT
FS
SS
34
PWRO
Z
Y
SENTE
C
M
W
Track
SENTE
M
FS
SS
SPLITZONE
Track
FS
Replace
SS
56
SPLITZONE
WEAK
Z
Y
SENTE
C
C
SENTE
M
FS
SS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
Z
Y
FS
SS
78
ISO
WEAK
SENTE
M
W
SS
FS
C
C
SENTE
Veer
W
SS
FS
OUTSIDEG
WEAK
Under Yellow vs. Tite

T
F
PWRO
WEAK
Z
Y
12
SENTE
Veer
W
Track
C
C
FS
SS
SENTE C
M
Replace
Track
SS
34
56
78
FS
Under Yellow vs. Wing
ISO
12
U
Y
SENTE
M
FS
SENTE
M
SS
OUTSIDET
PWRO
U
Z
SENTE
M
C
FS
Track
SENTE
SS
FS
Track
SS
56
SPLITZONE
T
SPLITZONE
WEAK
U
Y
SENTE
M
FS
SENTE
M
SS
W
SS
78
ISO
WEAK
FS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
U
Y
FS
34
W
SS
OUTSIDEZONE
T
SENTE
M
W
SS
FS
SENTE
M
W
SS
FS
OUTSIDEG
WEAK
Under Yellow vs. Wing

T
12
U
Y
PWRO
WEAK
SENTE
Veer
FS
SENTE
M
Track
Replace
SS
Track
SS
34
56
78
FS
Under Yellow vs. Pro

ISO
OUTSIDEZONE
12
T
W
E
C
FS
SENTE
SS
34
PWR O
E
C
T E
C
Replace
SS
SPLIT ZONE
56
H
S E
FS
W
Track
SS
FS
Track
FS
SS
OUTSIDE T
T E
W
S
C
FS
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
SS
E
FS
SS
78
ISO WEAK
OUTSIDE ZONE
WEAK
F
F
S
C
T
W
SS
FS
E
C
S
C
Veer
T
W
SS
E
FS
Under Yellow vs. Pro
OUTSIDE G
WEAK
12
SENTE
SS
PWR O
WEAK
FS
Track
SENTE
Replace
Track
SS
34
56
78
FS
Under Yellow vs. Slot
ISO
OUTSIDEZONE
12
Z
X
T
W
E
C
FS
SENTE
C
FS
SS
SS
34
OUTSIDE T
PWR O
Z
X
E
C
FS
Track
T E
FS
W
SS
SPLIT ZONE
56
H
SPLIT ZONE
WEAK
Z
X
S E
Replace
Track
SS
T E
W
FS
SS
E
FS
SS
78
ISO WEAK
OUTSIDE ZONE
WEAK
F
F
T
W
SS
E
FS
S
Veer
T
W
SS
E
FS
Under Yellow vs. Slot
OUTSIDE G
WEAK
12
PWR O
WEAK
Z
Y
SENTE
SENTE
Veer
W
SS
FS
Track
Replace
Track
SS
34
56
78
FS
Under Yellow vs. Ace
ZONE
12
Z
Y
STRETCH
C
SENTE
M
FS
SENTE
FS
Track
SS
SS
34
X
Y
SENTE
M
Track
Replace
FS
SENTE
M
SS
56
T
SENTE
Veer
STRETCHG
WEAK
X
Y
FS
Track
SS
ZONE
WEAK
FS
SENTE
Veer
FS
C
W
Track
SS
SS
78
O
WEAK
X
Y
SENTE
M
Replace
FS
SENTE
Track
Track
SS
T
WEAK
W
SS
FS
Under Yellow vs. King
ZONE
WEAK
12
Z
Y
SENTE
M
STRETCH
CWEAK
C
FS
SENTE
FS
C
Track
SS
SS
34
O
WEAK
TWEAK
Z
Y
SENTE
M
Track
Replace
C
FS
SENTE
C
FS
C
Track
SS
SS
56
ZONE
STRETCHG
Z
Y
SENTE
Veer
SENTE
FS
Veer
FS
C
Track
SS
SS
78
Z
Y
SENTE
M
W
Track
Replace
SS
FS
SENTE
C
Track
SS
FS
C
Under Yellow vs. Open
ISO
12
OUTSIDEZONE
ENTE
M
ENTE
FS
FS
SS
SS
34
OUTSIDEC
PWRO
ENTE
ENTE
M
FS
FS
Replace
Track
SS
KSU49
56
SPLITZONE
SPLITZONE
WEAK
ENTE
M
SS
ENTE
M
FS
FS
SS
SS
OUTSIDEZONE
WEAK
78
ISO
WEAK
N
C
ENTE
M
FS
FS
C
SS
ENTE
Veer
SS
Under Yellow vs. Open
TOSSG
WEAK
PWRO
WEAK
12
X
Veer
ENTE
M
W
Track
FS
C
C
ENTE
M
Replace
Track
SS
SS
34
56
78
FS
C
Nickel White
DESCRIPTION
Substitutiondefensewithmantomancoverageandalowhole
player(Plugger)usedversus10or11personnel.
1.
ClosedCall=Y(SS,NickelandMikegotopassingstrength.)
2.
SameconceptasWhiteorYellowbutwedonotcheckspecial.
NickelorextraDBhasSreceiver.
3.
CanplaywithOver,Under,Split,OverStud,OverGus,and
Evenfronts.
Coverage Nickel White

T
Z
X
S/N
SS
FS
POSITION
ALIGNMENT
KEY
N / SAM
(PRESS ALIGNMENT)
NICKEL RULES
MAN
MAN # 2
MIKE
B GAP
NICKEL RULES
BACK
BACK YOUR WAY- HUG UP M/M

BACK AWAY- PLUGGER
WILL
AGAP
NICKEL RULES
BACK
BACK YOUR WAY- HUG UP M/M

BACK AWAY- PLUGGER
LC
9 YDS. OFF MAN
MAN
MAN # 1
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN
MAN
MAN # 1
FS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

STEM TO 4 YDS. OFF TE
NICKEL ALIGNEMENT
RULES
MAN
MAN TE
MOT. ADJ FS LOCK CALL
SS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

NICKEL ALIGNMENT RULES
QB
COACHINGPOINTS:CBS/N3RDAND1,2,3ALERTBUMP.
RESPONSIBILITY

PASS-DEEP MIDDLE 1/3, READ 3 STEP
MOT. ADJ.-PLAY IT
Nickel Over White
DOUBLES
TRIPOPEN
12
ETNE
M
ETNE
FS
Reggie
SS
Reggie
FS
SS
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
ETNE
FS
ETNE
N
Reggie
SS
SS
FS
Reggie
TREY
56
T
ETNE
FS
Reggie
Connie
SS
ACE
78
KING
X
Y
Z
Y
Nickel Under White
DOUBLES
12
ENTE
C
TRIPS
OPEN
ENTE
FS
Reggie
SS
Reggie
SS
FS
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
H
Y
ENTE
N
SS
Reggie
FS
TREY
56
T
ENTE
FS
Reggie
SS
ACE
78
KING
X
Y
Z
Y
Nickel Over White vs. Single
READ ZONE
STRETCH G
12
E
C
Veer
FS
Veer
FS
SS
34
READ T
FS
Track
Replace
FS
E
M
Track
SS
SS
READ ZONE
WEAK
56
STRETCH C
WEAK
H
Z
E
C
Track
SS
FS
E
N
FS
E
M
Track
SS
SS
78
O
T
E
C
FS
READ T
WEAK
Replace
Track
SS
E
N
FS
N
W
E
M
Track
SS
Nickel Over White vs. Trips
READ ZONE
STRETCH G
12
H
Z
ETNE
SS
Veer
ETNE
SS
Veer
Track
FS
FS
34
READ T
T
SS
ETNE
M
Replace
Track
SS ETNE
56
SS ETNE
SS
C
ETNE
C
FS
78
O
WEAK
H
Replace
FS
W
Track
ETNE
M
READ T
WEAK
SS
Track
FS
Track
STRETCH C
WEAK
FS
FS
READ ZONE
WEAK
C
C
SS
ETNE
M
Track
FS
Nickel Over White vs. Trey
READ ZONE
STRETCH G
12
T
FS
H
X
N
W
Veer
FS
N
W
M
SS
34
READ T
N
W
FS
N
W
Track
Veer
Track
FS
SS
M
Track
Replace
SS
SS
56
READ ZONE
WEAK
OUTSIDE C
WEAK
FS
N
W
FS
N
W
78
T
Replace
Track
SS
Z
X
READ T
WEAK
SS
FS
E
M
Track
SS
FS
N
W
Track
M
SS
Nickel Over White vs. Doubles
READ ZONE
G STRETCH
12
T
ETNE Veer
C
ETNE Veer
FS
Track
SS
34
READ T
T
M
Track
FS
Replace
ETNE
N
SS
ETNE
ETNE
M
ETNE
FS
C
M
Track
78
O
WEAK
READ T
WEAK
T
Replace
SS
W
Track
ETNE
M
FS
SS
SS
STRETCH C
WEAK
FS
Track
56
M
SS
READ ZONE
WEAK
SS
FS
ETNE
N
FS
C
M
Track
SS
FS
C
Nickel Over White vs. Trips Open
READ ZONE
G STRETCH
12
T
ETNE
SS
Veer
ETNE Veer
SS
Track
FS
FS
34
READ T
ETNE
N
SS
Replace
Track
ETNE
SS
ETNE
M
N
C
STRETCH C
WEAK
H
X
SS
Track
56
M
FS
FS
READ ZONE
WEAK
ETNE
SS
M
Track
FS
W
C
FS
78
O
WEAK
READ T
WEAK
T
SS
N
C
ETNE
M
Replace
FS
ETNE
N SS
W
Track
M
Track
FS
W
C
Nickel Under White vs. Trips

READ ZONE
STRETCH T
12
SS
C
ENTE
SS
C
ENTE
M
FS
FS
34
READ T
SS
Track
Replace
SS
C
ENTE
56
T
SS
ENTE
M
SS
ENTE
Track
FS
78
O
WEAK
READ T
WEAK
T
T
SS
N
ENTE
M
Replace
Track
FS
FS
STRETCH G
WEAK
FS
Z
Z
W
Track
FS
READ ZONE
WEAK
ENTE
C
Replace
Track
SS
C
ENTE
M
Track
FS
Nickel Under White vs. Doubles
READ ZONE
STRETCH G
12
T
FS
E
FS
Track
SS
T
W
SS
34
READ T
FS
Replace
Track
H
Z
E
Veer
STRETCH C
WEAK
FS
FS
SS
Track
56
READ ZONE
WEAK
T
W
SS
FS
Track
SS
E
Veer
SS
78
READ T
WEAK
S
X
N
C
T
W
M
Replace
SS
Track
FS
C
N
M
Track
SS
T
W
E
FS
C
Nickel Under White vs. Trips Open
READ ZONE
STRETCH G
12
T
SS
SS
T
Track
FS
34
READ T
SS
SS
Replace
Track
W
C
FS
N
M
Track
C
FS
FS
56
READ ZONE
WEAK
H
SS
E
Veer
SS
STRETCH C
WEAK
E
Veer
Track
C
FS
FS
78
READ T
WEAK
SS
N
M
Replace
FS
Track
E
SS
N
M
Track
C
FS
1 Read Solo / Prevent
FS
T
CURL/FLAT
FINAL 3
FS
SS
ADJUSTMENTS:
A.
SS
Callfor3rd&Longand4th&LongwithCover2.
B.
Backersalignmentdepthishalfthedistanceneededforthe1stdown.
Example:3rd&18backersalign9yds.deep
3rd&12backersalign6yds.Deep
C.
Goodvs.10personnelDeuce.
D.
CornersandSafetiesareplayingPalmsbutfromadeeperalignment.
E.
Mikebecomesadeepholeplayer.
N
C
ZoneBlitzes
Spear (Bronco)
DESCRIPTION
AnzoneblitzwiththeSSblitzing.Playedwitha3deep,3under
zone,usingbroncocoverageunderneath.Versusslotfamily
formationsthecornerwillblitz.
1.
Closedcalldependsontheblitzcalled:
Examples
A. SpearY
B. WeakSpearAwayfrompassingstrength
C. BackSpearBack
2.
BroncoCoverage
A. BlitzerSafetyorCorner
B. BroncoOLBs
C. Final3Mike
3.
LBsadjustvs1backsets.(Trips=SwitchcallbetweenSSand
will)
4.
BasepersonnelWilltocall;Samaway.
5.
CornerTradewithSSvsdeadsideTE(slotfamily)SSplay
deep1/3.
6.
BlitzerActiontospillballoutside/Actionawayshufflefor
cutbackandboot.
7.
AwayEndplaysBox/CQtechnique.
Spear
CloseCallLeft
T
F
Z
X
SS
E
C
M
FS
Position
Align
Tech
Key
Run To
Run Away
Pass
Call End
Long
Stick
OT
B Gap
B Gap
B Gap
Away End
Loose 6
Box
OT
C Gap
C Gap
Contain
Tackle
Spike
OG
A Gap
A Gap
A Gap
Nose
Hot
OG
B Gap
B Gap
B Gap
Sam
50
Box/
Cutback
Backs
Box
A
Cutback
Bronco
Mike
Free
Hitter
Backs
Track
A
Gap
Final 3
Will
50
Box/
Cutback
Backs
D Gap
Rope A
Dope
Bronco
Spear (Bronco)
OPEN
12
H
Z
ETNE
SS
SWITCH
AlsoStrong
Bronco
FS
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
ETNE
SS
FS
AlsoStrong
TITE
C ETNE
Bronco
SS
FS
AlsoWeak
56
TRADE
Bronco
WING
T
F
F
Z
U
Y
S ENTE
TRADE
ETNE
TRADE
M
C
USpear
FS
SS
SS
Bronco
USpear
78
FS
Bronco
Spear (Bronco)
DOUBLES
12
W
C
SS
SWITCH
Bronco
FS
AlsoStrong
ETNE
SS
TRIPS
OPEN
W ETNE
M
SWITCH
S
C
Bronco
FS
AlsoStrong
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
ETNE
SS
AlsoWeak
TREY
ETNE
SS
Bronco
FS
S
C
SWITCH
Bronco
FS
AlsoStrong
56
ETNE
TRADE
SS
AlsoWeak
FS
ACE
Bronco
78
X
Y
SS
C
C
FS
Bronco
ETNE
TRADE
C
AlsoStrong
ETNE
KING
SS
AlsoWeak
S
C
FS
Bronco
Dagger (Bronco)
DESCRIPTION
AzoneblitzthroughtheBgap.PlayedwithBroncocoverage.
1.
Examples
A. DaggerY
B. WeakDaggerAwayfrompassingstrength
2.
BroncoCoverage
A. BlitzerCallOLB
B. BroncoCallSafetyandAwayOLB
C. Final3Mike
3.
Bealertforadditionalcallsbasedonthefollowing:
A. TradeDeadside
B. Switch2Detached
C. Swap3Speed
4.
BasePersonnelWilltothecall/Samaway.
5.
Tackleblocksdown(veer),blitzercomesoffthetacklesbutt.
6.
AwayEndhasaBox/CQtechnique.
7.
CallEndhasaGotechnique.Immediateclimbtothemeshpoint
toaflexside.
Dagger
CloseCallLeft
T
F
Z
X
SS
E
C
S
FS
Position
Align
Tech
Key
Run To
Run Away
Pass
Call End
Go
TE
D Gap
D Gap
Contain
Away End
Loose 6
Box
OT
C Gap
C Gap
Contain
Tackle
Spike
OG
A Gap
A Gap
A Gap
Nose
Hot
OG
B Gap
B Gap
B Gap
Dagger (Bronco)
OPEN
12
H
Z
ETNE
C
SS
AlsoStrong
Bronco
FS
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
ETNE
C
SS
FS
AlsoStrong
TITE
ETNE
S
W
M
SS
Bronco
FS
AlsoWeak
56
Bronco
PAIRPRO
T
F
F
Z
U
Y
ENTE
UDagger
M
FS
W
SS
ETNE
W
M
S
SS
Bronco
UDagger
78
FS
Bronco
Dagger (Bronco)
DOUBLES
12
Bronco
FS
AlsoStrong
ETNE
SS
w
SS
ETNE
C
M
SWAP
S
C
Bronco
FS
AlsoStrong
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
TRIPS
OPEN
ETNE
W
M
SS
ETNE
S
SS
SWAP
AlsoWeak
Bronco
SS
TREY
Bronco
FS
AlsoStrong
56
ETNE
W
SS
AlsoWeak
FS
Bronco
ACE
78
ETNE
ETNE
W
SS
KING
X
Y
SS
AlsoStrong
FS
Bronco
AlsoWeak
FS
Bronco
Boundary Spear Chop
DESCRIPTION
Azoneblitzwiththecornerrushing.Playedwith3deep,3under
zone,usingBroncocoverage.Vs.slotturnsintoSpear
1.
Closedcall=ToBoundary
A. Cancloseittotheboundary(BoundarySpearChop)
2.
Vs.weakmotionwill(Broncoplayer)adjust.
Boundary Spear Chop

T
CloseCallRight
F
Z
X
(BR)
(1/3)
(F3)
(BR)
SS
E
C
FS
(1/3)
(1/3)
Position
Align
Tech
Key
Run To
Run
Away
Pass
Option
Call
End
Loose
6
Stick
Ball
B Gap
Pursue
Inside
rush
lane
Dive
Chase
Outside
Rush
Lane
Pitch
Dive
Away
End
Go
Ball
C Gap
Tackle
Spike
Ball
A Gap
Pursue
Inside
Rush
Lane
Nose
Hot
Ball
B Gap
Pursue
Inside
Rush
Lane
Dive
Sam
Box/
Chase
TE
D Gap
Chase/
Fold
Bronco
Schem
e
Mike
20
Box/
Cutback
Backs
A Gap
A
Gap
Final 3
QB
Will
20
Box/
Rope-ADope
Backs
D Gap
Rope A
Dope
Bronco
Pitch
ADJUSTMENTS:CornerQBvs.OPT:BLITZOPENSIDEQB:BLITZTESIDEFLAT
Boundary Spear Chop

PRO
PROZOOMTOSLOT
12
Z
Y
S
(BR)
SS
(F3)
(BR)
1/3
(F3)
FS
(BR)
1/3
1/3
FS
1/3
1/3
T
34
SS
1/3
SLOT
(BR)
SLOTZOOMTOPRO
Z
Z
Y
C
W
SS
(BR)
1/3
(F3)
S
(BR)
FS
(BR)
(F3)
S
(BR)
FS
SS
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
OPEN
OPENSZOOM
56
s
S
S
S
C
(BR)
SS
1/3
M
(F3)
W
(BR)
1/3
(BR)
(F3)
SS
FS
1/3
1/3
W
(BR)
1/3
FS
1/3
Bark
DESCRIPTION
AZoneBlitzwithSamblitzingandMikekeyblitzing.Played
witha3deep,3underzone,usingBroncocoverageunderneath.
1.
Closedcall=2receiverside.
2.
1backsetsplayitDEBroncosinglereceiverside.
3.
Formationadj.Willckgutvs.detached#2alignedawayfrom
blitz.
4.
Motionadj.Aftergutckif#2motionsbackstrongckbase.
5.
EmptyClose=2rec.side.CheckRushmustbealignedin
empty.Motiontoemptyplayit.
6.
Thisisagoodoverallrun/passblitzvs.1or2back.
7.
Mustworkfitdrillsvs.run!
8.
SSandMikeswitchvs.changeofstrengthbecomesckFrisco.
9.
CanrunBarkGoinpassingsituations.NoseandCallEnd
exchangeresponsibilities.
Bark
T
F
Z
X
E
M
(BR)
(1/3)
E
C
(BR)
(KEYBLITZ)
SS
(F3)
(1/3)
FS
(1/3)
Position
Align
Tech
Key
Run To
Run Away
Pass
Option
Call
End
Long
Stick
Ball
B Gap
Pursue
Inside
rush
lane
Dive
Away
End
Loose6
Buzz or
Bronco
Ball
D Gap
Fold
Buzz # 1
Rec.
Bronco
#2 Rec.
Pitch
Tackle
Hot
Ball
C Gap
Chase
Outside
Rush
Lane
QB
Nose
St.
Shade
Nail
Ball
A Gap
Pursue
Inside
Rush
Lane
Dive
Sam
Blitz
Contain
TE
D Gap
Chase/
Contain
Outside
Rush
Lane
QB
Mike
Strong
B
Key Blitz
Backs
B Gap
Overtop
Inside
Rush
Lane
Dive
Will
Weak
A
Box or
Overtop
Backs
B Gap
C Gap
Final #3
Dive to
QB
COVERAGECALLS:BRONCO
Comments
GUT =
Final #3
Alert Gut
Call
Bark Coverage Bronco

T
Z
X
(BR)
(BR)
M
1/3
SS
(F3)
1/3
FS
1/3
POSITION
ALIGNEMENT
KEY
RESPONSIBILITY
SAM
BALL
BLITZ CONTAIN
MIKE
STRONG B
BACK (S)
KEY BLITZ
WILL
BACK (S)
FINAL 3- WALL
LC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
FS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

SS
4 YARDS OFF L.O.S
QB
RUN-SECONDARY RUN, CRACK

REPLACE
PASS- THINK QUICK PASS, KEY 3 STEP,
SECURE ANY DEEP THREAT IN YOUR 1/3
MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT
QB

REPLACE
MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT
QB
RUN- SECONDARY RUN SUPPORT

PASS-MIDDLE 1/3
MOT. ADJ-2 WRS WEAK BRONCO
PLAYER
QB
RUN- FLOW C GAP

-FLOOD C GAP, TO OVER THE TOP
-SPLIT C GAP
PASS-BRONCO TECH (SEAM TO FLAT)
COACHINGPOINTS:EITHERSAFETYCANBEBRONCOPLAYERBASEDOFFFORMATION.
SS/FSONSWITCHBLITZINSIDEBGAP(FRISCO)
Bark
SZOOMSINGLETOTRIPSOPEN
S
W
(F3)
(BR)
(BR)
(Mike) FS
SS
1/3
E
(BR)
12
SZOOMTRIPSTOSINGLE
WZOOMDOUBLESTOTRIPSOPEN
W
Z
(BR)
C
M
(Blitz)
SS
(BR)
GutcallCk.Bronco
1/3
(F3)
FS
1/3
1/3
(BR)
(BR)
W
(F3)
FS
1/3
Playit
1/3
7
F
Z
X
(BR)
E
W
1/3
SS
M
(BR)
(F3)
W
(3)
SS
1/3
(BR)
FS
1/3
Switchcall(SS&Mike)Ck.Frisco:DEGetup&GO
E
M
1/3
ZZOOMSLOTTOPRO
T
(BR)
SS
1/3
HZOOMWINGTOSLOT
FS
(BR)
(Blitz)
1/3
56
Z
W
(3)
SS
1/3
TSTRONGTRIPSTOEMPTY
1/3
1/3
DEGetup&Go
FS
ZZOOMSINGLETOTRIPS
34
(3)
1/3
1/3
DEGetup&Go/Switchcall(FS&Mike)Ck.Frisco
(BR)
M
(KeyBlitz)
SS
1/3
1/3
S
FS
1/3
1/3
Switchcall(FS&Mike)Ck.Frisco:DEGetup&GO
Frisco
DESCRIPTION
AzoneblitzwiththeSamandFSblitzing.Playedwith3deep,3
underzone,usingBroncocoverage.
1.
Closedcall=AwayfromtheY.
2.
SwitchcallbetweenFSandMikevs.SlotsetFSbecomes
BroncoPlayerandMikebecomesKeyBlitzerlikeBark.
3.
MotionProtoSlotSwitchCallFS/Mike.BackmotionWeak=
Switch.
MotionTwintoProCkFrisco.MikeBronco/FSBlitz
4.
TwirlmotionSwitchcallgoesbacktoFriscocall.
5.
EmptyStrength=2Rec.side.CheckRush.MUSTbealignedin
Empty.MotiontoEmpty=PLAYIT
6.
Likethisvs.2backsets,good1stdownrun/passcall.
7.
Mustworkfitdrillsvs.run!!!
Frisco
T
CloseCallRight
F
Z
X
(BRONCO)
1/3
C
W
(FINAL3)
1/3
(BRONCO)
FS
SS
1/3
POS
ALIGN
CALL
END
TECH
KEY
RUNTO
RUNAWAY
Long
Stick
Ball
AGap
Pursue
Inside
RushLane
AGap
Dive
TACK
Hot
Ball
CGap
Pursue
Outside
RushLane
QB
NOSE
Shade
Nail
Ball
AGap
Pursue
Inside
RushLane
Dive
AWAY
END
Bronco
Ball
DGap
Fold
Buzz#1
Bronco#2
Rec.
Pitch
SAM
Walk
Blitz
Contain
Ball
DGap
Chase
MIKE
WILL
Box/
Spill
50
Box/
Overtop
Back(s)
Back(s)
Inside
BGap
BGap
CGap
BGap
PASS
Outside
RushLane
Contain
OPTION
COMMENTS
Cheatto
HeadUp
Runto
ReadTackle
QB
Bronco
QB
Final3
Diveto
QB
AlertSwitch
Call
Frisco Coverage Bronco

T
Z
X
1/3
(BR)
SS
(F3)
(BR)
1/3
FS
C
1/3
POSITION
ALIGNEMENT
KEY
RESPONSIBILITY
SAM
WALK
BALL
OUTSIDE BLITZ CONTAIN
MIKE
( 0 )
BACK
(S)
BRONCO #2 TO SIDE OF BLITZ

ALERT SWITCH CALL = BARK
WILL
50
BACK
(S)
FINAL 3- WALL
LC
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
FS
4 YDS OFF L.O.S.
SS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.
COACHINGPOINTS:
QB

REPLACE
MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT
QB

REPLACE
MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT
QB
RUN- FLOW QB
- FLOOD B GAP SPILL
- SPLIT- B GAP CHASE
MOTION ADJ- ALERT SWITCH W/MOTION TE
QB

PASS- MIDDLE 1/3
- KEY QB
Frisco
OPEN
12
H
Z
ETNE
GUT
F3
1/3
1/3
FS
SS
1/3
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
ETNES
C
1/3
F3
ETNES
C
FS
1/3
1/3
SS
ZBark
56
ZBark
1/3
WING
T
F
U
Y
ENTEC
1/3
1/3
FS
SWITCH
SS
1/3
TITE
F3
1/3
1/3
ETNES
W
F3
SS
FS
C
FRISCO
F3
FS
SS
1/3
1/3
78
Frisco
DOUBLES
12
ETNE
W
ETNE
W
FS
GUT
FS
SS
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
ETNE
W
SWITCH
SS
TRIPS
OPEN
W
FS
ETNE S
SWITCH
SS
FS
SS
TRIPS
56
T
ETNE
W
S
FS
1/3
1/3
ACE
1/3
SS
78
1/3
KING
X
Y
SWITCH
ETNES
W
F3
SS
1/3
SWITCH
FS
C
1/3
ETNE
S
FS
W
M
C
F3
SWITCH
1/3
SS
1/3
C
1/3
Frisco
PRO
PROZOOMTOSLOT
12
Z
Y
E
W
(BR)
(BR)
(F3) (BR)
SS
FS
SS
1/3
1/3
1/3
SLOT
(F3) (KeyBlitz)
(BR)
FS
1/3
1/3
T
34
SwitchCall
SLOTZOOMTOPRO
1/3
Z
Z
Y
E
(BR)
SS
1/3
(F3) (KeyBlitz)
(BR)
(F3)
FS
SS
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
OPEN
(BR)
(BR)
FS
SwitchCall
SwitchCallCK.Frisco
SZOOMOPENTOSINGLE
56
s
S
S
C
1/3
E
W
(BR) (GUT)
SS
E
(BR)
S
C
M
(BR)
(F3)
1/3
1/3
1/3
FWEAKPROTOSINGLE
(BR)
TSTRONGPROTOTRIPS
78
FS
1/3
1/3
GutCheckBronco:SwitchCall
SS
FS
GUTCALL
M
(KEY
BLITZ)
s
Z
Y
Z
Y
E
(BR)
C
1/3
SS
(F3)
(Key
Blitz)
1/3
SwitchCALL
E
(Getup&GO)
C
SS
(BR)
FS
1/3
1/3
S
M
(BR)
(F3)
1/3
FS
1/3
Getup&GO
Boundary Frisco Chop

DESCRIPTION
ACornerblitzoutofFriscowithBroncocoverage.
1.
ClosedCall=Boundary
2.
Friscowithcorner,containblitzing,FSreplacinginthe1/3,and
theSamblitzingBgap.
Boundary Frisco Chop

CloseCallRight
T
F
Z
X
C
(BR)
1/3
T
W
(F3)
(BR)
FS
1/3
SS
1/3
Position
Align
Tech
Key
Run To
Run Away
Pass
Call End
Long Stick
OT
A Gap
A Gap
A Gap
Away End
Bronco
TE
C Gap
C Gap
Bronco
Tackle
Hot
OG
C Gap
C Gap
Contain
Nose
Wk.
Shade
Nail
OC
A Gap
A Gap
A Gap
Smack
DESCRIPTION
AzoneblitzwithaMikeandSSblitzing.Playedwith3deep,3
underzoneusingBroncocoverage.
1.
ClosedCall=2Receiverside.
2.
SSblitzeswhenalignedon2Receiverside.
3.
DealertpossibleGetupandGocallvs.motion.
4.
Mustworkrunfitsvs.run.
5.
Vs.3x1(TreyorTrips)Switchcall.SSisFinal#3,Willblitz
Agap.
Smack
T
F
Z
X
(BR)
E
C
(BR)
W
(F3)
(1/3)
SS
(1/3)
FS
(1/3)
Position
Align
Tech
Key
Run To
Run Away
Pass
Option
Call
End
Go
Ball
C Gap
Chase
Outside
rush
lane
QB to
Pitch
Away
End
Loose
6
Bronco
Ball
D Gap
Fold
Bronco
Pitch
Tackle
Hot
Ball
C Gap
Chase
Outside
Rush
Lane
QB
Nose
St.
Shade
Nail
Ball
A Gap
Pursue
Inside
Rush
Lane
Dive
Sam
Bronco
D Gap
Fold
Bronco
Pitch
Mike
Strong
B
Blitz
Ball
B Gap
Pursue
Inside
Rush
Lane
Dive to
QB
Will
Weak
A
Final 3
Backs
B Gap
Inside out
to Ball
Final #3
Dive to
QB
COVERAGECALLS:BRONCO
ADJUSTMENTS:SS
Comments
Smack Coverage Bronco

T
F
Z
X
S
(BR)
E
C
(BR)
W
(F3)
(1/3)
SS
(1/3)
FS
1/3
POSITION
ALIGNEMENT
KEY
SAM
9
(2 Receiver side)
TE
Run- Box
Pass- Bronco
MIKE
STRONG B
BALL
BLITZ B GAP
WILL
A GAP
BACK (S)
LC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
RESPONSIBILITY
RUN- INSIDE OUT TO BALL

PASS- FINAL 3
QB

REPLACE
MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
QB

REPLACE
MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT
FS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.
QB

PASS- MIDDLE 1/3
MOT. ADJ- MIDDLE 1/3
SS
4 YARDS OFF L.O.S
QB
BLITZ A GAP
COACHINGPOINTS:SSBEPREPAREDTOSWITCHVS.3X1(TRIPSORTREY)
Smack
34
PRO
SLOT
12
Z
Y
Bronco
(BR)
W
F3
SS
(1/3)
FS
(1/3)
OPEN
E
(BR)
W
FS
(1/3)
(1/3)
Bronco
F3
(1/3)
34
TITE
Z
X
Bronco
E
S
M
W (BR)
F3
SS
FS
(1/3)
(1/3)
(1/3)
SINGLE
C
C
(1/3)
S E
(BR)
Bronco
M
W
F3
SS
FS
(1/3)
56
H
X
E
W
(BR)
F3
FS
(1/3)
SS
(1/3)
TRIPS
(1/3)
E
F3
W (BR)
M
SS
Switch
(1/3)
(1/3)
SS
TRIPSWING
78
Bronco
S
S
Bronco
Z
X
E
C
(BR)
W
F3
(1/3)
FS
C
(1/3)
(1/3)
Bronco
S
TREY
H
Y
(1/3)
SS
FS
(1/3)
(1/3)
S
C Bronco
SS
(1/3)
E
M
(1/3)
W (BR)
F3
FS (1/3)
Smack
34
ACE
Z
KING
12
X
S
(BR)
(1/3)
SS
E
(BR)
M
W
F3
SINGLEWING
(1/3)
(1/3)
FS
(1/3)
SS
S
(BR)
S
X
CK.Boston
ENE
SS
M
(1/3)
W
(BR)
GUT
ENE
W
GUT
FS
S/N
(1/3)
SS
C
(BR) (1/3)
CK.Boston
StrongLT
(1/3) (BR)
(1/3)
(1/3)
EMPTY
(BR)
FS
(1/3)
N/S
(1/3)
SS
C
(1/3)
F3
W
F3
(BR)
EMPTY
Z
(1/3)
FS
(BR)
E
(BR)
FS
(1/3)
Smack
SZOOMSINGLETOTRIPS
12
Z
Y
S
Y
E
(BR)
SZOOMTRIPSTOSINGLE
W
(F3)
(BR)
1/3
EndGetup&GO
ZZOOMSINGLETOTRIPS
T
T
Z
W
(F3)
FS
(BR)
C
S
(BR)
S
(BR)
SS
1/3
1/3
1/3
OPENSZOOM
56
T
S
Z
Z
(F3)
(BR)
1/3
(BR)
W
(F3)
SS
SS
FS
1/3
FS
1/3
SS
ZZOOMSLOTTOPRO
(BR)
E
(F3)
1/3
(BR)
1/3
1/3
EndGetup&GOSwitch=CK.Smack
34
FS
1/3
1/3
1/3
(BR)
SS
1/3
TSTRONGTRIPSTOEMPTY
W
(F3)
SS
FS
(BR)
1/3
1/3
(BR)
FS
C
1/3
1/3
EndGetup&GO
Fog
DESCRIPTION
AZoneBlitzwithSamandFSblitzing.Playedwitha3deep,3
underzone,usingBroncocoverageunderneath.Friscoconcept
withDEoutsideandFSinside.Doesnottipoffblitz.
1.
Closedcall=AwayfromstudTE(Y),(FriscoclosecallRules).
Vs.empty>close2rec.side=checkswitch.
2.
Vs.Pro>Sam=A,FS=B
3.
Vs.#2toclosecallbyalignmentormotion=checkSwitchcall.
4.
AnymotionorpeeltoclosedcallisaSwitchCall.
5.
Ymotion=CheckSwitch.
6.
WillLB,vs.any#2removedgivesaGutcall.
7.
Safetyreadsoutofblitzvs.optionorguardpull.
8.
CallEndhasaGOTechnique.
9.
CallEndwillexecutea6Techvs.TE,willBoxwithnoTE.
Fog
CloseCallRight
T
F
Z
X
1/3
POS.
ALIGN
TECH
KEY
CALL
END
LOOSE
6
LEO
BALL
AWAY
END
BRONCO
TACK
LE
HOT
NOSE
WK.
SHADE
NAIL
B GAP
BLITZ A
GAP
WILL
50
(BR)
(F3)
SS
MIKE
E
C
(BR)
SAM
FS
1/3
1/3
RUN
TO
RUN
AWAY
PASS
OPTION
C
GAP
PURSUE
CONTAIN
RUSH
QB
PITCH
BALL
D
GAP
FOLD
BUZZ #1
REC
BRONCO
#2
REC.
BALL
C
GAP
PURSUE
OUTSIDE
RUSH
LANE
QB
BALL
A
GAP
PURSUE
INSIDE
RUSH
LANE
DIVE
BALL
A
GAP
SPILL
CHASE
FLAT
A GAP
UNDER
ALL
BLOCKS
DIVE
BRONCO
BACK
(S)
FINAL 3
BACK
(S)
BOX
BOX
BOX
SCRAPE
BGAP
STRONG
BRONCO
FINAL 3
PITCH
COMMENTS
RUN TO READ
TACKLE
ALERT
SWITCH
CALL
ALERT
SWITCH
CALL
ALERT
SWITCH
CALL
Fog Coverage Bronco

T
F
Z
X
E
(BR)
(1/3)
(F3)
(BR)
SS
S
FS
1/3
(1/3)
POSITION
ALIGNMENT
KEY
RESPONSIBILITY
SAM
20
Ball
Blitz A Gap to Close call. If the Guard scoop blocks,

Chase-Flat.
Switch Call- Blitz B Gap to Close Call (Must Disguise)
MIKE
WILL
LC
RC
(0)
50
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
Back (s)
BACK (S)
Run- Flood= Box (Turn Back)

-Flow= Box (Turn Back)
- Split= Track backs
Pass- Bronco #2
Switch call= Blitz A Gap to close call
Run- Flood= Scrape to St. B Gap
-Flow= Turn Ball inside
- Split= A Gap
Pass- Final #3
Switch call= Move to A Gap, Bark Rules
- If #2 removed give a GUT Call
QB

REPLACE
PASS- THINK QUICK PASS, KEY 3 STEP, SECURE
ANY DEEP THREAT IN YOUR 1/3
MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT
QB

REPLACE
PASS- THINK QUICK PASS, KEY 3 STEP, SECURE
ANY DEEP THREAT IN YOUR 1/3
MOT. ADJ-PLAY-IT
FS
4 YDS. OFF L.O.S.
QB
Run- Flood= B Gap Spill

- Flow = QB
- Split= B Gap Chase
Mot. Adj.- Alert Switch W/Motion TE
SS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.
QB
Run- Secondary Run Support

Pass- Middle 1/3
- Key QB
Fog
OPEN
12
H
Z
GUT
C
1/3
ETNE
M
F3
C
FS
SS
1/3
1/3
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
ETNE
W
M
S
C
1/3
F3
ETNE
C
1/3
FS
1/3
SS
SS
56
1/3
U
Y
1/3
WING
S
Switch
1/3
1/3
TITE
FS
ENTE
FS
W
M
S
Switch
SS
1/3
ETNE
1/3
F3
1/3
SS
1/3
C
1/3
FS
Fog
DOUBLES
OPEN
12
ETNE
W
M
SS
ETNE
FS
Switch
SS
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
H
Y
ETNE
W
FS
FS
ETNE
S
FS
Switch
SS
SS
TREY
56
T
ETNE
W
FS
SWITCH
SS
78
ACE
X
Y
C
1/3
ETNE
W
F3
SS
1/3
KING
S
Switch
Z
Y
ETNE
FS
C
1/3
C
1/3
FS
F3
SWITCH
SS
1/3
C
1/3
Fog
PRO
ZZOOMPROTOSLOT
12
Z
Y
E
(BR)
W
(F3)
M
(BR)
SS
1/3
E
(BR)
(BR) FS
SS
1/3
1/3
1/3
34
(F3)
FS
1/3
SLOT
SwitchCall
SLOTZOOMTOPRO
1/3
Z
Z
Y
E
(BR)
C
1/3
(F3)
SS
(BR)
FS
1/3
SwitchCall
OPEN
FS
1/3
(BR)
1/3
1/3
SwitchCallCK.FOG
SZOOMOPENTOSINGLE
56
S
X
E
(GUT)
W
(BR)
1/3
W
(F3)
SS
1/3
E
(BR)
M
(BR)
E
(BR)
FWEAKPROTOSINGLE
1/3
1/3
1/3
C
(BR)
FS
1/3
GutCK.BroncoSwitchCall
78
(F3)
SS
1/3
GutCall
FS
SS
TSTRONGPROTOTRIPS
s
Z
Z
Y
E
(BR)
1/3
SS
C
W
(F3)
(BR)
FS
1/3
SwitchCall
1/3
1/3
E
(BR)
W
(F3)
(BR)
FS
SS
1/3
Getup&GO
1/3
Boston
DESCRIPTION
AZoneblitzwiththeSam/NickelandMikeblitzing.Playedwith
a3deep,3underzoneusingBroncocoverageunderneath.Run
outofaSplitfrontunlessotherwisecalled.
1.
Closedcall=2Receiverside
A. Spread:WidesideorAwayfromback!
B. (Empty)Strength=2Rec.side
C. MotiontonobacksMikeplay#3comeoutofblitz.
StrongMotion.
2.
2ReceiversawayfromblitzWillCK.GutcallWillbecomes
BroncoPlayer.DEbecomesGut/Final3Player.IFGutcall
made,motionawayWillmakebasecalltoDE.
3.
MikeblitzinsideBgapstayunderallblocks.
4.
N/SamBlitzoutsideBGapstayoutsideallblocks.
5.
Liketorunthisvs.10personnel(Doubles,Tripsopen)and11
personnel(Single,Trey,Trips).Vs.spreadformationrunblitz
fromwidesideorawayfromoffsetback.
6.
Goodpassblitz2ndlong3rdlong.GoodchangeuptoCov.2vs.1
backandnoback.
7.
BostonshowFoxorBonzai.
Boston
CloseCallRight
T
Z
H
X
N
M
E
N
SS
FS
Position
Align
Tech
Key
Run To
Run Away
Pass
Call End
Loose 6/9
Go
OT
C Gap
Chase
Contain
Away End
Loose 6
Bronco
TE
D Gap
D Gap
Bronco
Tackle
Nickel
Hot
OT
C Gap
Chase
Contain
Nose
Arrow
OG
A Gap
A Gap
A Gap
Boston Coverage Bronco

T
F
Z
X
E
N/S
(BR)
(1/3)
E
(BR)
(F3)
SS
FS
1/3
(1/3)
POSITION
ALIGNMENT
KEY
RESPONSIBILITY
SAM
Call side ( Strength) # 2
Ball
Blitz Outside B
MIKE
Stack B
Ball
Blitz Inside B
WILL
Stack B
BACK (S)
Final #3
QB
Run- Secondary Run SupportCrack Replace

Pass- Middle 1/3
- Key QB
Mot. Adj.- Play It.
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
QB

Pass- Middle 1/3
- Key QB
Mot. Adj.- Play It.
FS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.
QB

Pass- Middle 1/3
SS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

Stem to 4 yds off L.O.S.
QB
Run- Bronco Tech

Pass- Seam to Flat
Mot. Adj. Play it
LC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

SPLIT RULE
COACHINGPOINTS:NickelrulesSS/NickelAlignonthesameside
Boston
DOUBLES
TRIPSOPEN
12
ETNE
SS
SS
ETNE
M
W
C
FS
FS
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
H
Y
ETNE
M
ETNE
N SS
FS
56
T
ETNE
M
SS
C
FS
OPEN
78
T
F
H
Z
ETNE
N
SS
M
FS
TREY
SS
FS
ZZOOMPROTOSLOT
Boston
SLOTZOOMTOPRO
12
Z
Y
S/N
(BR)
W
(F3)
SS
1/3
DEGetup&GO
SZOOMOPEN
(BR)
E
(BR)
1/3
1/3
SZOOMSINGLETOTRIPS
T
S/N
(BR)
E
M
(F3)
1/3
DEGetup&GO
E
(BR)
(BR)
SS
(F3)
1/3
FS
1/3
1/3
1/3
T
56
S/N
(BR)
SS
FS
SZOOMTRIPSTOSLOT
S/N
(BR)
SS
SLOTZOOMTOPRO
W
1/3
DEGetup&GO
W
(F3)
1/3
(BR)
E
M
1/3
DEGetup&GO
S
Y
S
Y
1/3
1/3
34
S/N
(BR)
SS
FS
(F3)
1/3
FS
S/N
(BR)
SS
FS
1/3
E (BR)
M
(F3)
FS
WillGUTcallCK.Bronco
Fox
DESCRIPTION
AZoneblitzwiththeFSandWillblitzing.Playedwitha3deep,3under
zoneusingBroncocoverageunderneath.
1.
Strengthcall=1Receiverside
2.
AwaysideendplayGutTechnique,alertBASEcallbyNickelwith
motion.
3.
Mikeadjustmentalignmentvs.WRmotionby#2,alertBASEcallby
Nickel.
4.
WillblitzinsideBGapStayunderneathallblocks.
5.
FSblitzoutsideBGapStayoutsideallblocks.
6.
FSalerttradecallwithCornervs.closedsideTE.
7.
Vs.spreadMikegiveSwitchcallwiththeFSWillOutsideB,Mike
insideB,FS=Bronco.
8.
EmptyStrength=2rec.side.CheckBOSTON,Mustbealignedin
Empty.MotiontoEmptyawayfromblitzPlayit.MotiontoEmptyto
blitzSwitchcall.FS(BR)Mike/WillBlitz.
9.
Goodvs.20personnel.GoodchangeuptoBostonvs.11personnelwhen
centerandbackblocktothe2receiversideandTEstaysintoblock.
10.
GoodPassblitz2nd3rdlonggoodchangeupforCover2.
11.
FoxshowBostonorBonzai
12.
MikemakeJackcalltoclosesideDEifthebackisoffsettoTEin2x2
formations(Single).
Fox
T
CloseCallRight
F
S
Z
(GUTFINAL3)
N
M
N/S
FS
SS
Align
(BR)
(BR)
Position
Tech
Key
Run To
Run Away
Pass
Call End
Loose 6/9
Go
Ball
C Gap
Chase
Outside rush lane

Contain
Away End
Loose 6/9
(Gut)
Bronco
Ball
B Gap or
Fold
Fold
(Gut)
Bronco
Away Tackle
Nickel
Hot
Ball
C Gap
Chase
Outside rush lane

Contain
Call Tackle
Arrow
Ball
A Gap
Pursue
Inside rush lane
Nickel/Sam
Walk
Box/
Cutback
Ball
D Gap
B Gap
Bronco
Mike
Stack B
Box/Spill
Back
(S)
B Gap
A Gap
Bronco
Will
Stack B
Blitz
inside B
Ball
Inside B
Gap
Inside B
Gap Pursue
Inside rush lane
Fox Coverage Bronco

T
F
S
Z
C
1/3
(GUTFINAL3)
SS
E
C
N/S
(BR)
T
(BR)
1/3
1/3
FS
POSITION
ALIGNMENT
KEY
NICKEL/
SAM
AWAY SIDE #2
QB
MIKE
STACK B
Back (s)
WILL
STACK B
Ball
Blitz Inside B
QB

Pass- Middle 1/3
- Key QB
Mot. Adj.- Closed side trade W/FS
QB

Pass- Middle 1/3
- Key QB
Mot. Adj.- Closed side trade W/FS
LC
9 YDS. OFF MAN
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN
FS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

STEM TO OUTSIDE
LEG OF DL
SS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.
TACKLE
QB
RESPONSIBILITY
Bronco
Mot. Adj. Run with # 2 Base Call
Bronco (To side of Blitz)
Final 3 vs. Base Ck.
Run- Outside B Key Tackle

Pass- Outside B Key Tackle
Mot. Adj.- Closed side trade call W/CB
Run- Secondary run support
Pass- Middle 1/3
Mot. Adj. Play it
COACHINGPOINTS:FSMotiontomakeSwitchcallW/MIKE
ClosedsidetradecallW/CB
N#2motionmakebasecalltoEND
Fox
DOUBLES
T
H
X
TRIPSOPEN
12
ETNE
M
SS
ETNE
N
W
SWITCH
C
FS
SS
34
TRIPS
H
Y
ETNE
W
N
N
56
T
ETNE
W
N
C
M
SS
Stone
OPEN
78
T
F
H
Z
N
C
ETNE
M
C
FS
SS
ETNE
M
SS
TREY
FS
TRADE
C
FS
SS
FS
FS
SINGLE
Fox
PROZOOMTOSLOT
s
SLOTZOOMTOPRO
12
Z
Y
C
1/3
S/N
E
(GUT) M
(BR)
(BR)
1/3
SZOOMSINGLETOTRIPS
1/3
1/3
SS
TradecallCK.Bronco
Z
X
(BR)
(BR) M
SS
S/N
1/3
34
s
S/N
FS
1/3
1/3
SZOOMOPEN
(BR)
(F3)
FS
SwitchCall
C
(BR)
SS
(F3)
E
(BR)
S/N
(F3)
FS
1/3
(BR)
1/3
1/3
FS
1/3
SS
C
1/3
CK.Bronco
Bingo
DESCRIPTION
AZoneBlitzwithMike&Will&SSorFS.Playedwitha3deep
3underzone.BothDEsdropping.
1.
CloseCall=2Receiverside.(Note3x1FSBlitzesSS
Middle1/3).
2.
DEtoStrengthside=Gutplayer.
DEawayfromstrengthside=BroncoPlayer.
ALERT:#2motionsN/SgiveChangecall.
3.
Mike&WillComeOutsideofbacksblockSSorFSblitzup
theMiddle.
4.
Viking2ismarriedtothisblitz.ShowBingoplay2.N/S=
Deep,SS=Curl.
Bingo
T
Z
Y
(BR)
T
M
N/S
(BR)
1/3
Position
E
(GUT)
FS
Align
1/3
Tech
Key
Run To
C
1/3
SS
Run Away
Pass
Call End
Loose 6/9
Gut
Ball
Fold Inside
DT
Chase
Gut
Away End
Loose 6/9
Bronco
Ball
D Gap
Fold
Bronco
Away Tackle
Nickel
Hot
Ball
C Gap
Pursue
Outside rush lane

Contain
Call Tackle
Nickel
Hot
Ball
C Gap
Pursue
Outside rush lane

Contain
Nickel/Sam
# 2 Strong
Bronco
Ball
D Gap
Fold
Bronco
Mike
Stack B
Blitz
Ball
A Gap
A Gap
Blitz
Will
Stack B
Blitz
Ball
A Gap
A Gap
Blitz
Bingo
T
Z
Y
(BR)
T
M
W
1/3
E
(GUT)
(BR)
FS
1/3
N/S
1/3
SS
POSITION
ALIGNMENT
KEY
NICKEL/
SAM
Call Side (Strength) #2
QB
Bronco
Mot. Adj. Change Call
MIKE
STACK B
Ball
Blitz A Gap
(Stay outside backs block)
WILL
STACK B
Ball
Blitz A Gap
(Stay outside backs block)
QB

Pass- Middle 1/3
- Key 3 step
Mot. Adj.- Play-It
QB

Pass- Middle 1/3
- Key 3 Step
Mot. Adj.- Play-it
QB

Pass- Middle 1/3
Mot. Adj.- Play-it
QB
Run- Blitz over Center

Pass- Blitz over Center
Mot. Adj. Play it
LC
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN
9 YDS. OFF MAN
FS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.
SS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

Stem to Middle Blitz
RESPONSIBILITY
COACHINGPOINTS:NickelBroncoTech,#2MotionsideChangecalltoDEs
FS3x1BlitzoverCenter
SINGLE
Bingo
TREY
T
Z
H
Y
EE
(GUT) N
(BR)
W
M
(BR)
FS
SS
C
1/3
C
1/3
1/3
EE
(GUT)
(BR)
W
M
1/3
C
1/3
1/3
34
TRIPS
(BR)
SS
FS
EMPTY
Z
Y
EE
(GUT) M
W (BR) C
(BR)
1/3
SS
1/3
EE
N/S
M
(GUT)
(BR)
W
C
1/3
1/3
FS
FS
1/3
SS (BR) 1/3
CHECKBOSTONRT
78
Bingo
SZOOMSINGLETOTRIPS
C (BR)
S
X
E
(GUT)
E
S/N
(BR)
M
FS
C (BR)
S/N
E
(BR)
SS
ChangecallforDE
E
W(GUT) (BR)
FS
Z
X
E
S/N
(BR)
M
SS
ChangecallforDE
SZOOMTRIPSTOSINGLE
E
(GUT)
FS
SS
ChangecallforDE
SZOOMTREYTOSINGLE
12
ManBlitzes
Bear Silver
DESCRIPTION
A5manrushwithSamblitzing.Goodversusrungame.Versus
thepass,itwillkeepfromslidingtoeither3Tech.ItisBlackwith
noPlughelpasSamisblitzing.
1.
CloseCalltoYT.E.
2.
Whitecoveronstrongside.
3.
Sammakesmovecall.
4.
Motionto1back
A. StrongBumpSSonbackWilltoTE
B. WeakMikeLock
5.
WRMotionLock.
6.
TEMotionLock
7.
TEtradeReset
8.
CanplayBearStud(CallDE=9Tech).
Bear Silver
E
SS
M
FS
ALIGN
TECH
KEY
RUNTO
RUNAWAY
PASS
OPTION
Base
TE
CGap
Chase
Outside
RushLane
Contain
Diveto
QB
Base
Ball
BGap
Pursue
Inside
RushLane
Dive
NOSE
Base
Ball
AGap
Pursue
AWAY
END
Base
Ball
BGap
SAM
Loose
6
Box/
Cutback
Back(s)
Box
MIKE
Head
Up
Guard
Box
Back(s)
Box
Fast
WILL
Head
Up
Guard
Box
Back(s)
Box
Fast
POS
CALL
END
TACKLE
Chase
CGap
Inside
RushLane
Dive
Inside
RushLane
Dive
Outside
RushLane
2ndbackST
Or
1stBackWK
COMMENTS
Lookfor
Natural!
QB
Pitch
1stbackST
Pitch
Or
2ndBackWK
Runto
SSSpills
D
Bear Silver
F
T
Z
C
SS
W
FS
POSITION
ALIGNMENT
KEY
SAM
Loose 6
Back (s)
Chase contain
Box
MIKE
Head up Guard
Back (s)
2nd Back Strong OR

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

2nd back Weak
LC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

Split Rule
QB

Pass- Man on # 1
Mot. Adj.- Lock
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN

Split Rule
QB

Pass- Man on # 1
Mot. Adj.- Lock
FS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

Stem to Middle
QB
Run- Alley
Pass- Middle 1/3
Mot. Adj.- Play-it
TE
Run- FLOW- Spill- D Gap

- FLOOD- Cutback D Over Top
- SPLIT- D Gap
Pass- Man on TE
Mot. Adj. Play it
SS
12 YDS. OFF L.O.S.

Stem to 2 x 4
COACHINGPOINTS:CK.Special
RESPONSIBILITY
Bear Silver
PRO
12
SLOT
F
Z
Z
Y
ETNE S
SS
SS
ETNE S
W
FS
C
C
M
FS
34
ACE
KING
Z
ETNE M S
SS
SS
56
S
Y
SS
ETNE S
M
FS
C
C
M S
C
FS
ETNE
W
FS
SINGLEWING
Bear Silver
ZZOOMPROTOSLOT
T
12
ZZOOMSLOTTOPRO
F
Z
Z
Y
SS
ETNE S
W
ETNE S
SS
FS
LOCK
C
C
M
FS
34
FSTRONGPROTOTRIPS
TWEAKPROTOSINGLE
LOCK
Z
Y
ETNE
C
SS
S
C
ETNE
SS
M
FS
FS
BUMPSS(BACK)WILLTE
56
TETRADE
YUKONMOTION
Z
Y
MIKELOCK
S
ENTE
M
W
FS
RESETCLOSERT
SS
ETNE
C
C
SS
S
C
FS
LOCK
Over Wam Silver

DESCRIPTION
A5manrushwithWillorMikeblitzingtheAGap.Good
versusrunandpass.ItisWhitecoveragewithnoPlughelp.
1.
CloseCall=Y
2.
VersusPass:
A. Centerslidestoblitzer;blitzerrunstwistwithNose.
B. Centerslidesaway;BlitzerrunstwistwithTackle.
3.
CornersConnieversusSlotfamilyformations.
4.
BackeralignedinAgapistheblitzer.
A. Example
a.
Single(11)Willblitzes
b. Pro(21)Mikeblitzes
c.
Ace(12)Willblitzes
5.
Usedversus11,12,and21personnel.
Over Wam Silver

OPEN
12
H
Z
ETNE
C
SS
Silver
FS
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
SS ETNE
C
Silver
SS ETNE
W
S
FS
FS
56
78
C
C
Silver
Over Wam Silver
DOUBLES
T
H
X
TRIPSOPEN
12
ETNE
W
SS
C
ETNE
W
M
SS
FS
Silver
Silver
FS
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
H
Y
SS
ETNE
W
Silver
SS ETNE
W
M
N
N
C
Silver
FS
FS
TREY
56
T
SS
ETNE
W
M
N
C
FS
Silver
78
ACE
X
Y
Silver
SS ETNE
M
W
FS
KING
SS
C
ETNE
W
M
FS
Silver
Over Wam Silver

OPEN
12
H
Z
ETNE
C
SS
FS
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
SS ETNE
C
SS ETNE
W
S
FS
FS
56
78
C
C
Under Wanda Gold

DESCRIPTION
A5manrushwiththeWillblitzing.Goodvs.rungame,Pro&
Slot.Vs.thepass,itwillkeeptheOCfromslidingtothe3Tech
ordoublingtheNose.ItisYellowwithnoplughelpasWillis
blitzing.
1.
CloseCalltoYT.E.
2.
CornerareALWAYSLockedM/Mvs.motionorshiftbytheir
Receiver.TETradeCk.ResetYukonMotion=OverWAM.
3.
MikeFS2on2vs.remainingbacks.
A. CheckSpecial=Safetieslockonmotionby#2(Treyor
Single).
B. Mike1stbacktoTEsidebumpallmotiontoTE.Flood=
2ndback.
C. FS1stbacktoyoursideBothbacksstrong(Flow)=2nd
backbumpallmotion.
D. 1backsetcheckSpecialMikeCoverback.
4.
Vs.22CornercoverT.E.
5.
Vs.20PersonnelSubNickelforSamandplayNickelUnder
WandaGold.
Under Wanda Gold

F
Z
X
E
C
M
SS
FS
Position
Align
Tech
Key
Run To
Run
Away
Pass
Option
Call
End
Base
Ball
C Gap
Chase
Outside Rush
Lane
Contain
Scheme
Away
End
Loose
6
Base
Ball
C Gap
Chase
Outside Rush
Lane
Contain
Scheme
Away
Tackle
Base
Ball
B Gap
Pursue
Inside Rush
Lane
Contain
Dive
Nose
St.
Shade
Base
Ball
A Gap
Pursue
Inside Rush
Lane
Contain
Dive
Sam
Spill/
Fold
TE
D Gap
Fold
M/M on TE
Outside Tech.
Dive to QB
Mike
Strong
B
Box/Run
Thru
Back
(s)
B Gap
Box
B Gap
M/M 2 on 2
With FS
Pitch
Will
Weak
A
Blitz
Back
(s)
A Gap
Inside B
Gap
Blitz A Wrap
if OC Away
Dive
Under Wanda Gold

PRO
SLOT
12
Z
Y
S ENTE
W
SENTE
W
SS
FS
TITE
FS
SS
34
SINGLE
F
Z
Z
Y
SENTE
W
SENTE
W
SS
TRIPS
56
S ENTE
W
M
SS
SS
FS
TREY
FS
SS
SENTE
W
SpecialRules
FS
TRIPSWING
Z
78
SS
ACE
S
Y
SENTE
W
C
FS
Z
H
SENTE
W
SpecialRules
FS
FS
C
M
SS
Under Wanda Gold

KING
SINGLEWING
Z
Y
SENTE
W
M
SS
FS
C
SS
ENTE
S
W
C
C
FS
SpecialRules
Under Wanda Gold
12
S
Z
Y
M
SS
SS
FS
LOCK
FS
LOCK
Special
T
HorRB
HorRB
H
Z
Y
H
Y
W
M
FS
SS
FS
SS
BumpBump
BumpBump
T
f
Z
Z
Y
S
SS
ETNE S
W
M
(B)
YukonCk.OverWam
C
FS
C
FS
M
SS
TETRADERESET
Split Back Wanda Silver Peel

DESCRIPTION
AblitztotheBackthroughtheAGap.BlitzeristheBacker
alignedtotheBack.PlayedwithSilverPeel.CouldbeMikeor
Will.
1.
CloseCall=TooffsetBackor1ReceiversideifDot.
2.
Primarilyusedversus10and11personnel.
3.
GoodcomplimenttoBoston.
4.
NickelRulesapply.
5.
IfCenterorGuardslidestoblitzer,crosshisface.
6.
Follow1PlugRulesforcoverage.
Split Back Wanda Silver Peel
DOUBLES
12
W
Switch
C
SilverPeel
ETTE
N
FS
ETTE
SS
SilverPeel
34
TRIPS
T
H
Y
ETTE
FS
56
T
ETTE
Switch
N
C
SS
SS
W
FS
TREY
SilverPeel
SS
ETTE
SilverPeel
FS
FS
SS
SINGLE
TRIPSOPEN
C
SilverPeel
Bonzai
DESCRIPTION
Analloutblitzwithnosafetyinthehole.MantoMancoverage.
1.
ClosedCallRules
A. AwayfromTE(ExceptDoublesiscalledstrong)
B. 1BacknoTE=Leftorwideoffield,ifbackoffset
awayfromoffsetback.
C. Empty=2Receiverside
2.
Mike&WillblitzunlessTEtoyourside,coverhim.FS&SS
blitzunless#2detachedweakor#3detachedstrong.
3.
SwitchCallIf#2or#3displacedLBgivestheSafetyonthat
sideSwitchCall.
4.
EmptySimpleLBsNevertake.Safetytakebackfieldmotion
yourwayunlessyouareincoverage(WhichisaSwitchcall).
Ifthisisthecase,alerttheotherSafetywithImgoneCalland
hemusttakemotioneitherway.
1.
AligninEmptySamerulesSafetiescover/LBs
Blitz
NickelandCornersalwaysrunwithyourmaninmotion
(LOCK).
5.
6.
Lynch2ismarriedtothisblitz.ShowBonzaiplay2.N/S=
Deep:SS=Curl.
7.
Cornersupat9ydsandsitat9ydslookingforquicks.
8.
LBcoveringTEifheblocksoutontheDEreplaceandblitz.DE
coverstheTE.ThisisaDevilcall.
9.
IfRBstepsuptoblockyouasyoublitz,takehimtotheQB,you
ownhim!
Bonzai
T
S
Y
E W
M
FS
N/S
Comment
SS
Position
Align
Tech
Key
Run To
Run
Away
Pass
Option
Call
End
Loose
6
King
Ball
C Gap
Chase
Outside Rush
Lane
Contain
Pitch
Away
End
King
Ball
D Gap
Chase
Outside Rush
Lane
Contain
Pitch
Away
Tackle
Arrow
Ball
A Gap
Pursue
Inside Rush
Lane
Dive
Nose
A
Gap
Ball
A Gap
Pursue
Rush A Gap
Dive
Sam/
Nickel
#2
M/M
#2
Fill
Where
Needed
Fill
Where
Needed
M/M
Fill
Where
Needed
Mike
Stack
B
Blitz
Ball
Blitz
Inside B
Blitz
Inside B
Blitz
Dive
Vs. Trips
Mike M/M
on TE
Will
M/M
(TE)
TE
C Gap
Fold
M/M
(TE)
Dive to
QB
Vs. Trips
Will blitz
inside B
Alert Opal
Call
Make Guard
Block you
Bonzai
Doubles
T
SS
SPY
ETNE
C
TRIPSOPEN
12
ENTE
N
FS
SS
SPY
FS
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
H
Y
ENTE
W
FS
ENTE
N SS
SPY
ENTE
W
SPY
N
M
C
FS
SS
78
T
F
H
Z
ENTE
M
N
SS
W
SS
56
SPY
C
FS
SPY
TREY
OPEN
FS
Bonzai
T
Z
Y
T
M
FS
N/S
SS
POSITION
ALIGNMENT
KEY
NICKEL/
SAM
Align Nickel Rules.

Always Cov. # 2
9yds. Off your man
Man
M/M on # 2
MIKE
STACK B
Ball
Blitz inside B Gap

(Note) vs. Trips M/M on TE
WILL
TE
M/M on TE
(Note) vs. Trips Blitz Inside B Gap
LC
9 YDS. OFF MAN
Man

Pass- M/M on # 1
Mot. Adj.- Vs. Trips = Corner over.
RC
9 YDS. OFF MAN
Man

Pass- M/M on # 1
Mot. Adj.- Vs. Trips = Corner over
FS
Align Nickel Rules.

12 yds off L.O.S.
Stem to B Gap
QB
Run- B Gap
Pass- B Gap
Mot. Adj.- Motion WK. FS = M/M
SS
Align Nickel Rules.

12 yds off L.O.S
Stem to B Gap
QB
RESPONSIBILITY
Run- B Gap
Pass- B Gap
Mot. Adj.- Motion ST. SS = M/M
COACHINGPOINTS:SSSwitchcallvs.3detachtocallside,M/Mon#3
FSSwitchcallvs.2detachwk,M/M#2
Flex Chop Red

DESCRIPTION
AnEaglesidecornerblitzfromtheoutside.PlayedwithGold
coverage.
1.
Examples
A. FlexChopAwayfromY(TE)
B. WeakChopAwayfromPassingStrength.
2.
GoldCoverage
A. BlitzerCallCorner
B. #1tothecallCallSafety
C. #2tothecallCallOLB
D. #3Strong/#2awayfromtheCallAwayLB
3.
A.SlotorTripsConnie
4.
BasepersonnelWilltothecall/Samaway.
5.
Usedprimarilyvs.21&12personnel.
6.
Typicallycalledonahash.
7.
MikeorWillhasbackmotiontotheirside.
8.
Switchvs.1backformationon2speedside.
9.
AwayEndhasaGoTechnique.
Flex Chop Red

T
CloseCallRight
F
Z
X
E
M
E
C
FS
SS
Position
Align
Tech
Key
Run To
Run
Away
Pass
Call
End
Stick
OT
B Gap
B Gap
B Gap
Away
End
6 Tech
OT
C Gap
C Gap
C Gap
Tackle
Spike
OG
A Gap
A Gap
A Gap
Nose
Shade/1
Hot
OG
B Gap
B Gap
B Gap
Flex Chop Red

OPEN
12
H
Z
N/S
ENTE
M
W
FS
SS
Red
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
N/S
ENTE
M
N/S
ENTE
M
FS
Red
C
Connie
FS
SS
TITE
SS
Red
56
WING
Z
Y
N/S ENTE
Red
SS
ACE
FS
FS
Red
78
KING
X
Y
N/S ENTE
Red
ENTE
N/S
C
M
SS
W
FS
N/S
ENTE
M
C
C
W
FS
Red
Split Cardinal
DESCRIPTION
AnalloutblitzwiththeSafetiesblitzingfrombothsides.Itisa
Spearblitzfrombothsides.
1.
ClosedCallRules:(Eaglesidetocall)
Examples
A. CardinalY
B. UCardinalU
2.
CardinalCoverage
A. BlitzersBothSafeties
B. #2sOLBs
C. #3Mike
3.
A. TradeDeadside
B. Switch2speed
C. Swap3speed
4.
BasepersonnelWilltocall/Samaway.
5.
CancallSwitchCardinalwhichputsthebackersblitzinginstead
ofthesafeties.
Split Cardinal
OPEN
12
H
Z
SS N
ETNE
M
FS
C
SWITCH
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
ETNE
SS W
M
S
FS
ETNE
C
TRADE
FS
SS
SWITCH
TITE
56
F
Z
U
Y
WING
SS
U
TRADE
ETNE
W
C
FS
SS
TRADE
78
ETNE
C W
S
FS
M
Split Cardinal
DOUBLES
T
H
X
ETNE
W FS
M
N
SS
12
SWITCH
N
C
SS
ETNE
SWAP
34
TRIPS
ETNE
FS W
FS
C
SWITCH
SINGLE
TRIPS
OPEN
SS
C
SWITCH
SS
ETNE
FS
M
W
C
SWITCH
TREY
56
T
ETNE
C
TRADE
FS
N
SS
ACE
78
X
Y
SWAP
ETNE
SS W
S FS
C
C
KING
FS
ETNE
W
TRADE
SS
SWITCH
Split Blade
DESCRIPTION
AsolocoverageblitzwiththeSafetiesblitzing.ItisaDagger
blitzonbothsides.
1.
ClosedCallRules
Examples
A. BladeY
B. UBladeU
2.
BladeCoverage
A. BlitzersBothSafeties
B. #2sOLBs
C. #3Mike
3.
A. TradeDeadside
B. Switch2speed
C. Swap3speed
4.
BasepersonnelWilltocall/Samaway.
5.
CancallSwitchBladewhichputsbackersblitzinginsteadof
safeties.
Split Blade
OPEN
12
H
Z
ETNE
N
M
W
FS
SS
C
SWITCH
PRO
34
SLOT
Z
Y
ETNE
SS W
M
S
FS
ETNE
C
S
W
M
TRADE
SS
FS
SWITCH
TITE
56
WING
F
Z
U
Y
TRADE
ETNE
C
W
M
S
FS
SS
ETNE
SS
W
C
FS
TRADE
78
Split Blade
DOUBLES
T
ETNE
SS N
TRIPSOPEN
12
FS
SWITCH
ETNE
SS
SWAP
34
SINGLE
TRIPS
ETNE
FS W
FS
C
SWITCH
ETNE
SS
C
SWITCH
SS N
FS
SWITCH
TREY
56
T
ETNE
W
TRADE
FS
N
SS
ACE
78
S FS
FS
ETNE
ETNE
SS W
KING
X
Y
SWAP
C
TRADE
W
SS
SWITCH
GoalLine
Stallion - Zone
SS
C
POSITION
TECH
FS
ALIGN
KEY
RUN TO
RUN AWAY
PASS
LEFT END
Ball/Tackle
C Gap
C Gap
Chase
Outside Rush
Lane Contain
RIGHT END
Ball/Tackle
C Gap
C Gap
Chase
Outside Rush
Lane Contain
LEFT TACKLE
Ball/Guard
B Gap
B Gap
Inside Rush
Lane
NOSE
Ball/Center
Drive Thru
Center
Drive Thru
Center
Inside Rush
Lane
RIGHT TACKLE
Ball/Guard
B Gap
B Gap
Inside Rush
Lane
SAM
80
80
Backs
Scrape D
Cutback
Curl
MIKE
00
00
Backs
A GapInside Load
A GapInside Load
Hole
WILL
80
80
Backs
Scrape D
Cutback
Curl
SS
Loose 9
Loose 9
TE
Force
Slow Fold
Leverage Flat
Threat
FS
Loose 9
Loose 9
TE
Force
Slow Fold
Leverage Flat
Threat
Use Split
Rules
Man
Man
Secondary
Run
Support
Secondary
Run
Support
Man-to-Man #1
ADJUSTMENTS:
1.
ClosedCallPassingstrength
2.
OLB1stadjustertobackfieldmotion
3.
LBsWillandMikeadjustto40s1backset
Stallion - Crash
SS
ALIGN
TECH
KEY
E FS
POSITION
T
RUN TO
RUN AWAY
PASS
LEFT END
Ram
Ball/Tackle
C Gap
C Gap
Chase
Inside Rush
Lane
RIGHT END
Ram
Ball/Tackle
C Gap
C Gap
Chase
Inside Rush
Lane
LEFT TACKLE
Ball/Guard
B Gap
B Gap
Inside Rush
Lane
NOSE
Ball/Center
Drive Thru
Center
Drive Thru
Center
Inside Rush
Lane
RIGHT TACKLE
Ball/Guard
B Gap
B Gap
Inside Rush
Lane
SAM
80
Man-toMan TE
TE
Scrape D
Pitch
Rope A
Dope
Banjo with Mike
MIKE
00
00
Backs
A GapInside Load
A GapInside Load
Banjo with
OLBs
WILL
80
Man-toMan TE
TE
Scrape D
Pitch
Rope A
Dope
Banjo with Mike
SS
Loose 9
Blitz
Ball
Force D
Gap
QB
Trail/Check
Boot
Outside Rush
Lane Contain
FS
Loose 9
Blitz
Ball
Force D
Gap
QB
Trail/Check
Boot
Outside Rush
Lane Contain
Inside
Man
Inside Man
Man
Secondary
Run
Support
Secondary
Run
Support
Man-to-Man #1
ADJUSTMENTS:
1.
Any1backset,checkZone.
2.
FS/SSIfanyactionto=AttackFBwithoutsidearmfree
Ifactionaway=CheckQBforBoot
3.
CancallStallionSlash,Endsplaybasetechnique(NoRam),Couldput
Tacklesin4s.
Stallion - Pinch
SS
N
M
POSITION
ALIGN
TECH
KEY
FS
S
RUN TO
RUN AWAY
PASS
LEFT END
Ram
Ball/Tackle
C Gap
C Gap
Chase
Inside Rush
Lane
RIGHT END
Ram
Ball/Tackle
C Gap
C Gap
Chase
Inside Rush
Lane
LEFT TACKLE
Gap
Ball/Guard
B Gap
B Gap
Inside Rush
Lane
NOSE
Ball/Center
Drive Thru
Center
Drive Thru
Center
Inside Rush
Lane
RIGHT TACKLE
Ball/Guard
B Gap
B Gap
Inside Rush
Lane
SAM
80
Man-toMan TE
TE
Scrape D
Rope A
Dope
Banjo with Mike
MIKE
00
00
Backs
A GapInside Load
A GapInside
Load
Banjo with
OLBs
WILL
80
Man-toMan TE
TE
Scrape D
Rope A
Dope
Banjo with Mike
FS
Loose 9
Blitz
Ball
Bend
Bend
Outside Rush
Lane Contain
SS
Loose 9
Blitz
Ball
Bend
Bend
Outside Rush
Lane Contain
Inside
Man
Inside Man
Man
Secondary
Run Support
Secondary
Run
Support
Man-to-Man #1
ADJUSTMENTS:
1.
IfOLhavefoottofootsplitsorbygameplan,endscouldgotogoalline
technique.
2.
Any1backset,checkZone.
3.
S/SSIfanyactiontoBendandbounceallblocks
4.
TacklesmusttightenalignmenttoensureAgappenetration.
5.
Anticipate1stSound

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TULANEDEFENSE

3.5 yards or less average per rushing attempt.

Rushing yards: 130 or less per game.

Pass defense efficiency: 120 or fewer ratings points.

Total yards: 350 or less per game.

Hold opponent under 19 points per game.

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

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

Intercept an average of 1 out of 22 pass attempts.

Gain 3 or more turnovers per game.

Stop 65% percent of third down plays.

Prevent touchdowns 65 percent of time inside red zone.

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

WIN on 1st down less than 3 yards.

4 or more three and outs.

WIN in the Red Zone NO TDs 65%.

NO points after sudden change.

4th Quarter shutout!

TULANE DEFENSIVE PRIORITIES

Box Run support technique maintaining outside leverage.

Nut Interior game with N penetrating first, T wrapping second.

A player who loops behind the penetrator in a stunt.

Angle to side A gap (read the center).

Over Run Stunts

Over Gus Stunts

Split Pass Stunts

Over 2 vs. Pro

Over 2 vs. Pro

Over 2 vs. Slot

Over 2 vs. Slot

Over 2 vs. Ace

Over 2 vs. King

Over 2 vs. Single

Over 2 vs. Trey

READ ZONE WEAK

Under 2 vs. Trips

Under 2 vs. Double

Under 2 vs. Trips Open

READ ZONE WEAK

Over 1 Read vs. Slot

Over 1 Read vs. Slot

Over 1 Read vs. Single

Over 1 Read vs. King

Over 1 Read vs. Doubles

Under 1 Read vs. Open

Under 1 Read vs. Open

Under 1 Read vs. Trips

Under 1 Read vs. Doubles

Over 4 vs. Pro

Over 4 vs. Pro

Over 4 vs. Ace

Over 4 vs. Single

U Over 4 vs. Tite

U Over 4 vs. Tite

U Over 4 vs. Wing

U Over 4 vs. Wing

Over Solo vs. King

Over Solo vs. Trips

Over Solo vs. Trey

Under Solo vs. Trips

Under Solo vs. Trips Open

Over Lock vs. Slot

Over Lock vs. Slot