2009 Ohio Defensive Playbook

8/10/2019 2009 Ohio Defensive Playbook

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Philosophy 4Plan to Win 6Keep the Cup 15Down & Distance Theory 20

General Information 23Defensive Technique Numbering 24

Terminology 25Offensive Terminology 29

Personnel, Formations & Backfield Sets 30Offensive Terminology & Receiver Alignments 36Motions 43

Run Concepts 462 Back Runs 47Run Actions 50

Passing Concepts 51

Passing Concepts 52Pass Series & Boot Series 55Route Tree 57

Base Defenses 58Fronts 59Defenses 63

Palms 634 69Steal 75Triangle 77Hard 802 83Lock 87Zone Y 903 941Y 971 Plug 101

U Over Zone 104U Over 1 106Over Gus Spy 2 109Red 2 110

TABLE of CONTENTS


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Eagle Blitzes 111

Spear 112

Dagger 116

Cat 120

Raider 123

Boston 126

Over Wam 130

Back Green Wanda 133

Bubble Blitzes 135

Snake 136

Howl 140

Bark Change 144

Cougar 148

Zero Blitzes 151

Cardinal 152

Blade 155

Bonzai 158

Goal Line 160

Jumbo Zone 161

Jumbo Crash 162

Jumbo Pinch 163

TABLE of CONTENTS


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OU DEFENSE

2009

PRIDE

Never be on the ground when the whistle blows unless

You are on a ball carrier,

Or you are under a ball carrier,

Or you are on top of the football.

Race to the pile.


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Philosophy of OU Defense

CODE GREEN:

PLAY HARD

PLAY FAST

PLAY TOGETHER


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Key Ingredients to a Great Defensive

Football Team:

MENTAL TOUGHNESSAbility to bring to life ones talents and skills

on demand regardless of circumstances

DISCIPLINEDoing what has to be done, when it has to be

done, as well as it can be done, and doing it

that way all the time

TEAMWORKAbility to work together toward a common

vision

Ability to direct individual accomplishmenttoward team objectives

The fuel that allows common people to attain

uncommon goals


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OUR PLAN TO WIN

1. We will play HARD

2. We will play FAST

3. We will play TOGETHER

4. MENTAL TOUGHNESS- Ability to bring to life ones talents and skills on

demand regardless of circumstances

5. DISCIPLINE - Doing what has to be done, when it has to be done, as well as

it can be done, and doing it that way all the time

6. TEAMWORK - Ability to work together toward a common vision,

Ability to direct individual accomplishment toward team objectives,

The fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon goals

7. LEADERSHIP

8. FUNDAMENTALS

1. Stay in a football position

2. Shoulders Square

3. Pads out and helmet up

4. Pads, Hands5. Keep feet - Dont get cut

6. Proper arm and leg free

7. Cross faces

8. Separate - Find the ball

9. AREAS TO WINNING

1. Stop the run - Pursuit and tackling

2. Turnovers - Sudden Change

3. No big plays - Pursuit and tackling4. No mental errors

5. Goal Line - Possession Downs

6. Minus Yardage Plays

7. No Foolish Penalties

8. Kicking Game

9. Enthusiasm

10. EXPECT TO WIN


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PURSUIT

Pursuit is an all-out effort of running to the football with proper angles.

Swarm the ball.

1. What it takes to Pursue

A) Pursuit is first a mental process. (If you want to, you can.)

B) Visualize Pursuing and making great plays.

C) Physical Conditioning is necessary so you can have great pursuit on

each play.

D) Speed - think fast and quickly. We can all improve our speed.

2. How to Pursue

A) Play your responsibility first

B) Take a correct course to the ball.

C) Wanting to get there. (Mental)

D) Get There!

3. What Pursuit does

A) Eliminate big plays. (long runs and passes)

B) Discourage opponents.

C) Helps cover mistakes.

D) Makes us a great defensive team.


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TACKLINGA tackle is a DESIRED COLLISION in which the defensive man STOPS the ball

carrier. Utilize great attack through angles when tackling.

1. What it takes to tackle

A) 90% of Tackling is DESIRE

B) Must be aggressive - Out Physical the opponent

C) Must be determined

D) Must use proper technique

2. How to tackle

A) Head up, knees bent, butt low, solid base, feet moving

B) Straight on tackle- chest to chest

C) Angle tackle - Head across the bow, focus on the players #s

D) On contact, explode into ball carrier, rolling your hips forward and

clubbing through the ball carrier grabbing cloth

E) Run through ball carrier, and put him to the ground

3. What tackling doesA) Eliminates big plays (long runs and passes)

B) Discourages opponents

C) Makes us a great defensive team

4. Always keep your head up when making a tackle. See what you hit.


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TURNOVERSTurnovers are taking the ball away from your opponent

1. What it takes to create a turnoverA) Creating turnovers is a mental process. (Think turnover)

B) If you want to create a turnover, you can. (Believe)

C) Be aware of turnover opportunities

D) Expect to create a turnover

2. How to get a turnover

A) Fumble-strip Drill

B) Helmet on ball

C) Second man always goes for the ball

D) Interception Drills (highest point)

E) Tip Drill - be alert and ready to react

3. What turnovers do

A) Create momentum in our favor

B) Discourages opponent

C) Gives our defense an opportunity to score

D) Gives our offense an opportunity to score

E) Makes us a great defensive team


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BALL DISRUPTION

Ball Disruption is defined as an attempt by the defense to adversely affect the

normal flow of the offense by applying pressure to the football on every play. It

is unrealistic to expect turnovers on every play, but our goal is to create ball

disruption every time the ball snaps. If we do that, the turnovers will come in

bunches. Components of disruption are as followed. These plays will be

referred to as M.A.D. plays- Make A Difference plays. They will be logged and

shared within the group. There are no secrets; those that make these plays are

THE PLAYMAKERS.

A. Scoring on defense

B. Interceptions

C. Caused fumbles

D. Fumble recoveries

E. Pass break-ups

F. Sacks

G. Quarterback hits

H. Caused interceptions

I. Eligible receiver knockdowns

J. Forcing eligible receiver out of bounds

K. Third down stop tackles

L. Fourth down stop tackles

M. Tackles that keep the runner in bounds vs. hurry up offense

N. Tackles for loss yardage

O. Caused sacks (coachs judgment)



BALL DISRUPTION

Ball awareness is essence of ball disruption. If we are aware of where the football

is and the manner in which it is being carried, we will understand the

opportunities for ball disruption. We want our tacklers to see more than the bll

carrier. We want to see the football. If we become more aware of the football

we can apply the following axioms for ball disruption:

A. The QB is the most vulnerable ball carrier when he is in the pocket or when he

is running with the football. The opportunity to cause the QB to fumble are

greater than they are with any other offensive player.

B. The ball carrier is vulnerable to losing the football when:

1. He carries the ball away from his body

2. He is being gang tackled

3. He is switching the ball from what hand to another

4. He carries the ball with his inside arm while near the sideline

5. He does not see the tackler coming

6. He takes a direct hit on the football

C. Anytime our opponent practices poor ball security we must have enough ball

awareness to see this for what it is; an opportunity to gain possession of the

football.



STRIPPING THE FOOTBALL1. If the ball is being carried in a secure manner, we want to put our hat through

the ball and wrap with both hands.

2. If the ball is being carried in a loose, away from the body manner, we want thetackler to hat up the ball carrier and punch the football with the wrap-up hand to

the side of the ball.

3. If the ball carrier is running near the sideline and the ball is in the inside hand,

want the hat to go through the ball.

4. If tackling a ball carrier from behind, we want to insure the tackle by grabbing

the shoulder pads at the back of the neck while either clubbing down on the ball

if it is being held loosely, or punching the ball out by reaching between theelbow and the body of the runner.

5. When we are involved in the pass rush we have a great opportunity to club the

ball away from the QB by reaching our outside arm. Understand, the ball will

either be in the QBs chest before he starts his delivery or near his throwing

shoulder as he starts his throwing motion.

6. When the ball carrier has been hit, by appearance controlled by the tackler, we

want the next man involved to tackle the ball and take it away.

7. There are instances when a defender who is engaged by a blocker has no

recourse but to lunge and arm tackle the ball carrier. When faced with this

situation, grab for the ball if it is in the near arm of the ball carrier.

8. Practical application: We will work very hard to teach ball stripping techniques.

In order to develop these techniques, we will adhere to the following practical

format:

A. We want to develop ball awareness as we practice against our offense

B. We will exhibit ball awareness by using the techniques mentioned above

on a daily basis.

C. These techniques will be applied in 9 on 7, 7 on 7, group, or team periods

with no regards to which side of the ball is emphasized.

D. Even during no contact practice one can exhibit ball awareness by simply

tapping the ball as you tag off the ball carrier.



M.A.D. PLAYSMake a difference plays!

1. Scoring on defense/ special teams2. Interceptions

3. Caused fumbles

4. Fumble recoveries

5. Pass break-ups

6. Sacks

7. Quarterback hits/ hurries

8. Eligible receiver knockdowns

9. Forcing eligible receivers out of bounds

10. Third down stop tackles

11. Fourth down stop tackles

12. Tackles that keep runner in bounds vs. hurry-up offense

13. Tackles for loss yardage

14. Big hits

15. Great hustle plays

16. Interception return blocks



SUDDEN CHANGESudden change is an unexpected shift of momentum (usually caused by a

turnover).

1. What it takes (Attitude)

A) Realize that we must get up mentally and stop the opponent

B) Cant go on the field emotionally down; must be ready to play and

change the momentum.

C) Accept the challenge of stopping the offense; we dont blame or point

fingers at anyone.

2. How to handle Sudden Change

A) Always huddle up as a defensive team before you go back on the field

B) Think and Talk turnover

C) Running and Hitting

D) Must think of keeping opponent out of end zone

3. What Sudden Change does

A) When we stop the offense, it gives us the emotional lift

B) When we stop the offense, it will keep points off the scoreboard

C) Makes us a great defensive team



How to Eliminate Big Plays

KEEP THE CUP

KEEP THE CUP is a concept we will use to

teach leverage vs. a ball carrier.

3 LEVERAGE PRINCIPLES

1. FORCE: THE DESCRIPITION OF

RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUTSIDE

LEVERAGE ON A BALL CARRIER.

2. PURSUIT: THE DESCRIPTION OF

RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSIDE

LEVERAGE ON A BALL CARRIER.

3. FILL: THE DESCRIPTION OF

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEMIDDLE PORTION BETWEEN

FORCE AND PURSUIT.

KEEPING THE CUP GREATLY DIMINISHES THE

CHANCE FOR GIVING UP A BIG PLAY!



GOAL LINEThe goal line represents the last opportunity the defense has to stop the offense

from scoring.

1. What does it take on the Goal Line

A) Attitude - nobody gets in our end zone

B) Extra concentration and a higher intensity level on every play

C) Big play mentality - somebody needs to rise to the occasion and make

the big play.

2. How to play at the Goal Line

A) Maintain leverage, stay low and penetrate the offensive side of the ball.

B) Play your responsibility first

C) Play one play at a time

3. What the Goal Line does for us

A) Keeps points off the board

B) Demoralizes the offense

C) Puts momentum on our side

D) Makes us a great defensive team



ELIMINATE PENALTIESEliminating penalties means getting rid of mental mistakes that handicap the

team.

1. What it takes to Eliminate Penalties

A) Know and understand the rules

B) Play smart football (know when to back off)

C) Concentration and discipline

2. How to Eliminate Penalties

A) Play snap to whistle

B) Practice smart and hard (practice how we play)

3. What it does

A) Prevents offenses from getting extra chances

B) Prevents offenses from getting free yardage

C) Helps keep you from beating yourself




ENTHUSIASMEnthusiasm is an inspired attitude for the pursuit of excellence.

1. What it takes to have Enthusiasm

A) Mental Discipline - getting yourself into the right frame of mind.

B) Confidence - know your assignments, know you are in condition

C) You must want to be the best football player you can be

D) Commitment to hard work

2. How to play with Enthusiasm

A) Every drill you do and every play you play, give maximum effort

(practice habit)

B) Be a positive player (encourage teammates)

C) Give all of yourself towards the team

D) Celebrate with your teammates after a big hit, turnover, or big play

3. What does Enthusiasm do

A) Brings the entire teams level up.

B) Gets the crowd behind us

C) Discourages opponents




ONE PLAY AT A TIMEThere are 5 phases to every football play, each is of vital importance to the next.

You cannot have a successful play unless you execute each phase properly.

1. Call: Get and understand each phase of the call and understand what it

means to you.

2. Recognition of Formation: We must recognize each offensive formation

and communicate it to each other. We must know its strength,

weaknesses, and tendencies and how each of these affect the call.

3. Alignment: We must take the exact alignment required by the call and

dictated by the offensive formation. Always align in the best position for

you to execute your responsibility. 80% of all errors come as a result of

poor alignment.

4. Key: Your key is a tool to give you every advantage over what the offense

can do to you. It will never lie.

5. Execution: If we have taken care of the previous 4 phases, then execution

becomes the key to playing great defense. We are going to execute with

intelligence, desire, and enthusiasm.

There are a handful of plays (4 or 5) that will determine the outcome of

the game. We need to make the majority of these plays to WIN. Many of

these plays occur in the 4th quarter. We must be dominant in the 4th

quarter to be a great defensive team.



DOWN AND DISTANCE

THEORY

As a Defensive Unit, we must at all times know the down and distancesituation. Our opponents will, in most instances, classify themselves

according to down and distance as to the formations they will use, and the

type of play (pass) or (run-inside or outside) we should be expecting.

With this in mind, you should memorize the following down and distance

chart to better help you understand how we try to set our Defenses up and

prepare yourself for the situations that will present themselves.

1st & 102nd & 1-2 (Waste Down)

2nd & 3-6 (Normal)

2nd & 7 or more (Long)

3rd & 1-2 (Short)

3rd & 3-5 (Medium)

3rd & 6 or more (Long)

A. 1st & 10

We must expect in this instance either pass or run and use one of our

combination defenses which gives us an excellent running defense plus a

strong passing defense. At times, due to calculated frequencies through

our scouting system, we may concentrate more emphasis on one phase of

their attack rather than the other in this particular down and distance.

Good time to offset or use sound stunt and cause blocking problems.

B. 2nd & 1-2 - Waste Down

Many teams have a tendency to go for a home run play on 2nd & 1-2.



C. 2nd & 3-6 yds (Medium)

In this situation percentages tend to show that most teams will favor their

running attacks, although this does not eliminate the possibility of the

pass. Due to such a percentage, we would tend to select one of ourrunning defenses that is designed to impair our opponents running game,

but still gives us ample pass coverage.

D. 2nd & 7 or more (Long)

Due to a high frequency of pass plays by most teams in a 2nd & long

situation, we will concentrate our defenses stopping the passing game.

Good time to rush the passer.

E. 3rd & 1-2 (Short)

We must expect our opponents to select their best offensive play in this

situation. We will definitely concentrate on stopping their best play with

our best running defense. Our theory is to meet strength with strength in

this situation. We must stop their offense for no gain or a loss in this

situation.

F. 3rd & 3-6 (Medium)

We regard this situation in theory the same as 2nd & Normal, but

whatever the offense selects to run against us, we must hold them to less

than 6 yards to force them into a kicking situation.

G. 3rd & 6 or more (Long)

In this situation we find through percentages that most of our opponents

tend to rely upon their passing game more frequently than their running

game. With this in mind we will select one of our defenses that is

designed to give us maximum pass coverage. In other instances, we must

select one of our blitzing defenses to put pressure on the opposing

quarterbacks, thus disturbing the timing of their passing attack.



DOWN AND DISTANCE

EFFICIENCY

As a Defense, we determine whether we win or lose not only the game,but each play. Each down has its own criteria to show what has to be done

for us to win that particular down.

A. 1stDown Hold the Offense to 3 yards or less.

B. 2ndDownHold the Offense to half or less of the yardage needed for a

first down.

C. 3rdDownGet off the field.

D. 4thDownGet off the field



General Information



DEFENSIVE TECHNIQUE

NUMBERING SYSTEM

T F

YU

LOOSE 9 6 7 5 4 4I 3 2 2I 1 0 1 2I 2 3 4I 4 5 7 6 9 LOOSE

9 9

1. Each number represents an alignment on an offensive lineman.

2. The numbered technique correlates to your gap responsibility.

Coaching Point: A Zero added to any technique number will be

used to describe LBs alignment: 30, 50, 10, etc

DEFENSIVE GAP IDENTIFICATION

Z

T

X

UY

ALLEY D C B A A B C D ALLEY



General1. Solid sideSide to the TE (Y).

2. Flex SideSide away from TE (Y).

3. StrongPassing strength.4. WeakAway from passing strength.

5. CoreArea between the TE & flex OT. In 22 personnel between Y and U.

6. StuntsLine movements from base alignments to attack the running game.

7. GamesTwisting movements used by DL to rush the passer.

8. IceCall that takes off a stunt and puts DL in base technique.

9. EmptyAny formation with no RB in the backfield.

10. Closed CallThe call side of the defense.

11. DevilCall made to exchange coverage and contain responsibilities.12. Auto ZoneDefensive call made when we do not know the personnel

grouping. We then play our base front and coverage vs. what they align in.

Front1. Eagle SideSide of a defensive front with the 3 tech.

2. Bubble SideSide of a defensive front with the 1 tech.

3. OverFront with the eagle side put to the solid side.

4. UnderFront with the eagle side put to the flex side.

5. EvenFront with the Nose and Defensive Tackle aligned head up on theguards and playing 2 gap responsibility.

6. Over Oppositevs. 2 x 2 play Over. Vs. 3 x 1 Eagle is weak.

7. Under Oppositevs. 2 x 2 play Under. Vs. 3 x 1 Bubble is weak.

8. G Front alignment in which the 1 tech. shifts over to a 2I.

9. GusFront alignment in which the DE shift to a 9 tech. & Nose lines in a

G for pass rush.

10. GreenFront with both interior linemen in a 3 tech. for pass rush. End is in

a 9 tech.11. MoveTells DL line up in even and move to called front.

12. StudCall side DE in a 9 tech.

13. StemDE in a 9 tech. versus pair.

DEFENSIVE TERMINOLOGY




Line Movements1. Spike3 Tech. to A gap.

2. StickDE to B gap.

3. LongstickDE to A gap.4. PirateDE sticks and 3 Tech. spikes.

5. HotMoving one gap to the outside.

6. GapMoving from A gap to A gap.

7. RamDE slants from 6 Tech to C Gap.

8. ShakeAutomatic pop or stick away from the Back to be determined by

the alignment of the back.

Run Technique1. BoxRun support technique maintaining outside leverage.

2. SpillRun support technique maintaining inside leverage.

3. VeerRun Technique between DE and Linebacker on the Bubble side to

play the Q series.

4. CQCutback to QB responsibility.

5. Slow PlayTechnique by a defender to play the QB on an option.




Coverage Terminology1. Seam AlertDenotes that 2 or more receivers are split away from the core

formation alerting the defense to seam routes in 1 back sets.

2. Rock & RollAdjustment between Safeties exchanging responsibilities onmotion by a WR or RB.

3. PostTechnique used to take away a vertical route in Hard coverage.

4. WallTechnique used to run with crossing routes in man coverage.

5. Reggie2 defensive players key the same back to determine responsibility

in man to man coverage.

6. Trio3 defensive players key 2 backs to determine responsibility in man to

man coverage.

7. Palmsvs. 2 speedA read coverage between a LB, Safety & a Corner.8. Mixvs. 2 speedA read coverage between both Safeties & a Corner.

9. Saint3 deep coverage with a strong side cloud call vs. 2/3 speed.

10. BluffShow Cover 2 as a disguise.

11. MaskShow Cardinal as a disguise.

12. BossBluff opposite side from where the blitz is coming.

13. MugMiddle Linebacker aligns over center before executing his

responsibility.

14. AbbyLinebackers align in A Gap before executing their responsibilities.

Bronco Coverage1. Bronco Player (Br)Player has #2.

2. Final 3 (F3)Player has #3.

3. GutDL goes from Br to F3 player.

4. Get up & GoDL bumps out to cover a removed #2.

5. DeadOne TE and no speed to that side. DB has TE and Br has #2.

6. MatchHigh/low concept between DB & Bronco when 1 & 2 are stacked.7. KeyInside/outside concept between Br & F3 when 2 & 3 are stacked.

8. ZoneCone concept between DB, Br & F3 when 1,2 & 3 are in a bunch.

9. HangOccurs when #2 aligns in the backfield and goes strong.

10. Denver4 under 2 deep zone blitz coverage.




Man Coverage FlareCoverage technique in which an outside rusher has an outside

releasing back. Away End has Bronco technique on the back.

PeelOutside rusher has an outside releasing back. KingDE has Bronco technique to his side on the back.

BanjoInside-out concept between 2 players.

BuddyInside-out concept vs. bunch with a 3rd player in a bump technique.

PressPlayer responsible for WR on LOS vs. stack will play bump tech.

BamInside blitzer engaging a back and taking him man to man.

Y Off Coverage technique in 1 Free where DE has Y unless he flashes.



Offensive Terminology


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12 Personnel

30 Personnel

ACE ACE

TRIPS

PAIR I SLOT

BONE

OPEN

POWER I

FAR

10 Personnel

DEUCE TRIPS

PAIR I PRO

31 Personnel

20 Personnel

OPEN



23 Personnel

TIGHT PAIR

00 Personnel

TRIPS EMPTY

PRO TRIPS EMPTY

01 Personnel

32 Personnel

FULL HOUSE



FAR I

NEAR

POWER I

NEARPOWER I

FAR

I SPLIT

FAR

BACKFIELD SETS

NEAR I



FORMATION RECOGNITION

CALLING THE FORMATION

Offensive formations are broken down into four parts and are called in the

following order:

1. Name of the motion if applicable (Z motion, Near I Motion, etc).

2. Name of ending formation by position of backs. (split, I, near I, far I,

etc)

3. Position of the receivers (slot, wing, crack).

4. The strength of the formation by passing strength. (Right or Left).

5. In two back formations, if the TE (Y) and the Flanker (Z) are on the same

side. This is an example of PRO formation.

If the Flanker and the Split end are on the same side, this is a form of a

SLOT formation.

I PRO LEFT

SPLIT SLOT RIGHT

Z

Y X

X

Z

Y

TB

FB

TBFB



1. Y The primary TE.

2. X The wide receiver aligned to the flex side on L.O.S.

3. Z The wide receiver aligned to the TE side off L.O.S.

4. SLOT A formation with the Z and the X receivers aligned to

the same side.

5. U The second TE in 2-TE formations.

6. MOTION Anytime an eligible receiver crosses formation.

7. F MOTION Whenever any back motions, the motion is determined

by where he is when the ball is snapped.

8. Y SHIFT Y aligns off the line, then motions across the formation

and resets.

9. Y TRADE Y shifts from on the line of scrimmage and crosses to

opposite side and resets.

10. YUKON Y steps off the line and motions across the formation

without resetting.

OFFENSIVE TERMINOLOGY

NEAR I MOTION

PAIR I MOTION

FAR I MOTION

OFF I MOTION

NOTE: IF T MOTIONS, LEAVE OFF THE I. FOR EXAMPLE, NEAR MOTION, PAIR

MOTION, FAR MOTION, OFF MOTION, ETC.


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SINGLE BACK SETS

ACE

DOUBLES

PRO TRIPS

OFF I PRO

Between TE and widest receiver

ACE OFF=TE off the line.ACE=On the line in the normal TE position.

Between Tackle and widest receiverOn the L.O.S. between Tackle and widest

receiver.

Y Y

Y

Y

ZZ

Z

Z

X

X

X

X

T

H

U

H

T

T

T

U

WING PRO TRIPS

Y

Z

X

T

H

Off the line 1-3 yards from TE

YZX

H

TDOUBLES FLIP

X

T

Z

H S

GUN NEAR DEUCE

Z

HSX

GUN FAR TRIPST



REMAINING RUNNINGBACK

ALIGNMENTS

ACE

In one-back sets when the remaining back is

directly behind the QB, it is referred to DOT

YZX

U

T

NEAR ACE


offset to the TE, it is referred to as NEAR

YZX

U

T

FAR ACE


offset away from the TE, it is referred to as

FAR

YZX

U

T



POSITION ALIGNMENTS

TIGHT END

Y TIGHT END

Designates tight receiver normally

aligned on the line of scrimmage on

the strong side of the formation.

Y NORMAL=On the line 1 yard from the

Tackle

Y OFF=Off the line 1-3 yards from

TackleY OPEN=5 or more yard split from Tackle on

the line of scrimmage, usually a pass alert

Y STUD=The TE that we declare as

dominant for alignment strength in a

multiple TE offense is called the STUD

Y EXCHANGE=Y aligned outside the

receiver

ZOO=Anytime Y lines up or shifts into the

backfield, it is called ZOO

Y

Y

Z

Y

Y

Y

Stud

Z

Z

Y

X

Z

Z

X

X

XZ

X

X

U

T F

T

T F F T

T F

T F

WIDE=5 or more yard split from Tackle onThe line of scrimmage, usually a pass alert

Y XZ

F T



RECEIVER RECOGNITION

Z RECEIVER

Z RECEIVER

Designates wide receiver aligned off

the line of scrimmage on the strong

side of formation Z NORMAL=On or outside the numbers

Z NASTY=Inside the numbers 4-6 yards

from TEZ-WING=1-3 yards outside TE

SLOT=Z & X are on the same side of the

formation

FLIP=Z & X are on the same side of the

formation and the inside receiver is on the

line of scrimmage

YZ

X

T F

YZ

X

T F

YZ

X

T F

YZ

X

T F

Y

Z

X

T F



RECEIVER RECOGNITION

X RECEIVER

X RECEIVER

Designates wide receiver aligned on

the line of scrimmage on the weak side

of formation X NORMAL=On or outside the numbers

X NASTY=Inside the numbers 4-6 yards

from TackleX TIGHT=On the line of scrimmage at

normal TE position

YZ

X

T F

YZ

X

T F

YZX

T F



WR MOTIONS

X

T

ZY

F

Z MOTION - Anytime a wide receiver goes in motion across the formation.

X

T

ZY

F

X

T

ZY

F

X

T

ZY

F

Z TAG - Anytime a receiver motions into the formation and then reverses his path back out, it is

called TAG

Z SHORT AND Z GHOST - Anytime a wide receiver motions into the formation, but by

design does not reach the formation, it is called SHORT MOTION. IF he continues behind

the back is is called CYCLONE MOTION.

Z FLY - Anytime a wide receiver goes in fast motion across the formation, and the ball is

snapped while he is within the core, it is called ZIP MOTION.

SHORT

GHOST



TE MOTIONS

X

T

Z

Y

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Y MOTION - Anytime a TE motions from his off position

X

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T

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Y SHIFT - Anytime a TE motions from his off position & resets on the other side of the

formation, it is called Y SHIFT MOTION

Y TAG - Anytime a TE motions into the formation then reverses his path back out, it is

called Y TAG.

Y-YUKON - Anytime a TE steps back and motions across the formation

Y

X

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Z

T

XY

F

Y TRADE - Anytime a TE shifts across the formation then resets.

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Run Concepts



2 BACK RUNS

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Passing Concepts



PASSING CONCEPTS

ANGLE

DIG

STAR

CURL/FLATSAIL

SCISSORS

HI-LOW

DELTA

NCAA

16-20 yds

12 yds



PASSING CONCEPTS

SEAMS

STAR

UNDER DIG

SMASHHI - LOW

OPTIONS

12 yds

DIG UNDER

10-12 yds

DELTA

NIF FIN



PASSING CONCEPTS

BUC PASS

TEXAS3 LEVELS

NAKEDOFD

NAKED TRANS-

CONTINENTAL

DOUBLEPOST

Y STICK

15-18 yds

OUT

FLAT

DRAG

GO FLAT



PASS SERIES

DROPBACK PASS (DB)- Backs divide to opposite sides

FLOOD PASS- Backs go away from TE and TE goes vertical.

FLOW PASS- Backs go to the TE and TE goes vertical.

FIRE PASS- Backs go to the TE and TE drags.



BOOT SERIES

WAGGLE- Boot with guard pull

PIN- Boot Pass with no guard pull. TE Blocks end.

NAKED- Boot Pass with no guard pull. TE Blocks, then releases.



PASS ROUTES

X

T

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NIF

OPTIONDRIVE

ANGLE

SEAMSAIL

FLAT

FLARE

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DIG

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ARROW

T

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TE ROUTES WR ROUTES

UNDER

SLANT

HITCH

FLAT

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CURLOUT

COMEBACK

TAKEOFF

POST CORNER

WHEEL

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Over

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Closed CallY

Call EndDefensive end to the call. 6 Tech.

TackleCall side. 3 Tech.

NoseAway side. 1 Tech. (possible G2i)

Away End - Defensive end away from call. 5 Tech.

Will - OLB aligned to the defensive call

Mike- Middle linebacker

Sam / NickelOLB aligned away from the defensive call

Left Corner- Corner aligned to the left side

Strong Safety- Safety aligned to the solid side.

Free SafetySafety aligned to flex side.

Right Corner - Corner aligned to the right side



Under

C

FSSS

WM

SE TN E

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Closed CallY

Call EndDefensive end to the call. 6 Tech.

TackleAway from call. 3 Tech.

NoseTo the call. 1 Tech. (Possible G2i).

Away End- Defensive away from call. Loose 5 Tech.

Will - OLB aligned on away side of defense


Sam- OLB aligned on closed side of defense



Free Safety- Safety aligned to the flex side.




Even

C

FSSS

W M N

E T N E

C

Closed CallY

Call EndDefensive end to the call play a Loose 5, or a 6 Tech if theres a TE.

Tackle2 Technique. Plays 2 Gap.

Nose2 Technique. Plays 2 Gap.

Away End - Defensive end away from call play a Loose 5, or a 6 Tech is theres a TE.

Will - OLB aligned to the defensive call


Sam / NickelOLB aligned away from the defensive call



Free SafetySafety aligned to flex side.




GREEN

C

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E T T E

C

Interior defensive linemen go to 3 techniques and Ends are either in a Loose 5or a Loose 9 technique for passing situations.



DESCRIPTION

Coverage concept vs. a 2 speed side of a formation. Run fits depend

on what coverage or technique is being played on the opposite side.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Coverage responsibilities based on route reading and relating by

Corner, Safeties, and Linebackers.

2. Will be played vs. 10, 11, and 20 personnel. Can be played vs. 21and 12 personnel.

3. Play Palms (1stcall) vs. 2 speed, play whats called (2ndcall in the

double called coverage) vs. 1 speed.

4. Examples of possible calls:

a. 10 PersonnelPalms Steal.b. 11 PersonnelPalms 4Check Steal vs. Slot Trips.

c. 20 PersonnelPalms 4 / Palms Hard.

Palms



Strong Safety Play

Alignment and Keys Base rules apply vs. 12 and 21 personnel. Go to Y for your

alignment. Nickel rules apply vs. 10 and 11 personnel. Go to passingstrength for your alignment.

Vs. 2 speed, line up 10-12 yards deep and 1 yard inside #2 receiver.

Your key is QB to #2 receiver.

Coaching Points Slow to go as you basically walk out until you get your read. If #2

cracks the Nickel or Sam, fill outside off of the crack. Vs. tight split,

make solo call.

Vs. pass, your number one responsibility is the post of the #2 receiver.

#2 goes to the flat, push over the top of the #1 receiver and play the

deep route. #2 goes under, turn and play the inside dig or post of the #1

receiver.

Vs. Dig of the #2 receiver, flip your hips and help the corner on the

post of the #1 receiver.

Vs. Bubble of the #2 receiver, get your eyes on the #1 receiver. If hes

blocking the corner, fill inside out and keep the cup. You are

responsible for the Fake Bubble pass and the Fake Jailbreak.

Eye discipline is a must to play Palms. Get your eyes right

Free Safety Play Same as above except for alignment rules. Vs. 12 and 21 personnel,

align away from Y. Vs. 10 and 11 personnel, align away frompassing strength (weak).

Vs. 2 speed, same coaching points apply as above for the SS.

Palms will be used in a double call. Know whether you are in Base

Rules or Nickel Rules. Then execute your responsibility according to

the call.

Palms


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Palms PalmsSteal Steal

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(Fall) (Fall)

(Fall) (Fall)

E T N E

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(Fall)

Palms4 Palms4

Z

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DESCRIPTION

Coverage concept that can be played vs. a 2 speed or a 1 speed

side depending on how it is called. Coverage responsibilities and

run fits depend on the call and formation. Pass responsibilitiesbased on route reading and relating.


1. Can be played vs. all personnel groupings.

2. Backfield action determines the run fits.

3. 4 side Corners can press or bail as a change up.

4. Double called most of the time because we only want 4 versus

certain formations.

5. Example of calls

a. 10 Personnel4 Steal.

b. 11 Personnel4 Steal, Palms 4 (Check Steal vs. Slot Trips).

c. 12 PersonnelLock 4.

d. 20 PersonnelPalms 4, 4.

e. 21 PersonnelLock 4, 4 (Check Slice vs. Slot).

6. 41stcall played vs. 2 speed. 2ndcall played vs. 1 speed. If only

Cover 4 is the call, play 4 vs. both sides.

4



Strong Safety Play

Alignment and Keys Vs. 2 speed10 to 12 yard deeps and 1 yard inside the #2 receiver. Vs.

strong side of Pro formation (21 or 12 personnel)10 yards deep and 1

yard outside TE depending on where the ball is located.

Key is QB to #2 to #1.Coaching Points

Slow to go straight back at the snap. Start slow and increase your speed

as you key #2. If #2 is vertical, work inside and over the top. If #2 is

not vertical, rob the inside breaking route of #1 provided the QB takes

you there.

Vs. 2 speed, receiver will block the Nickel, so fit inside the Nickel.

Always remember to make him right if for some reason he gets caught

inside the blocker. You should be responsible for the slant of #1 vs. three step drop if the

TE or #2 does not release vertically.

Be patient on an apparent under route or race route. You are still

responsible for him if he would turn vertically.

Fit on TE side with action to you is in between the Backers.

Free Safety Play

Alignment and Keys

Same as SS vs. 2 speed. Vs. 1 speed with TE on your side and ball on the hash, align 10 yards

deep and inside the TE.

Vs. 1 speed and no TE, align over the ball with the ball on the hash.

Wider alignment vs. 1 speed is a must if the ball is in the middle of the

field.

Key the QB to #2 to #1 receiver.

Coaching Points Run to you, fit inside the 2 Backers (Gap may vary). Run away, help on

cutback.

Vs. a single receiver side (1 man), you must cut an immediate under

route by the receiver. Communicate with the Corner pre-snap.

Vs. 3x1, if #1 does not go immediately under, help on #3 vertically if

QB takes you there.

You are responsible for the slant of #1 if #2 does not go vertical or if

you are on single receiver (1 man) side. Should be an interception.

Flat players take slant of #2.

4


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SS

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S

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SLOT

SS

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S

Slice Slice

Y U

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E T N E

XZ

SMWC C

SS

ACE

FS Deuce

Y U

T

E T N E

XZ

SMWC C

SS

ACE

FS Deuce

(Fall) (Fall)

(Fall)(Fall)

(Fall) (Fall)

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4

7 8

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T

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C

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S

Strong

Slice

T

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Deuce

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SS

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Slo

4 Steal

H

Z

T

TRIPS

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S

E N T E

C

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Trey

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T

Y

SLOT TRIPS

X

ZH

E T N E

C

SS

C

FS

MW N

Trey

4Steal

(In & Out)

(In & Out)

(In & Out)

E T N E

T

Y

DOUBLES

H

X

Z

C

C

FS SS

MW N

Deuce

(In & Out)

4Steal

Z

T

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PRO TRIPS

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X

E T N E

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Trey

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Deuce

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DESCRIPTION

Steal is a coverage used on a 1 speed side or dead side that puts

the Corner in a man technique vs. the single receiver or Y. This

allows the FS to take #3 strong if he releases vertically down thefield.


1. FS Technique vs. a 3x1 formation is 3 to X. You have #3 strong

vertically down the field. If no vertical by #3, help on Xreceiver.

2. Vs. a 3x1 formation, Will has the 1stthreat to the weak side

knowing the Corner is man on the #1 receiver. That could be the

back on #3 strong.

3. Vs. a 2x2 formation (Deuce) FS will make a Chiro call toCorner and Will alerting them that he has their back. Basically FS

is in a deep technique. Mike and Will have #2 and #3 weak

depending on releases. Corner is an aggressive press man

technique on #1 receiver.

4. Run fits depend on formation and what Coverage Steal is called

with. Example: 4 Steal

5. If single digit coverage 4 is called, check Steal vs. Slot Trips

(11 Personnel).

Steal



Safety with Steal Technique (Usually FS)

Alignment and Keys With ball on the hash, align over the center (on the hash). Key QB to

#3 strong to the X receiver vs. a 3x1 formation. Vs. a 2x2 formation,align 2 yards outside the hash and 10 yards deep. Key the QB.

Coaching Points You have no run responsibility, but vs. a 3x1 formation always be

aware of the QB weak on the Q series.

Vs. a 2x2 formation (Doubles) give Corners and Will a Chiro call

and basically play a deep technique.

Think of pass responsibility vs. 3x1 as 3 to X. Check #3 strong first.If no vertical threat, help the Corner on X if the QB takes you there.

Safety on other side, play whats called

Example: 4 Steal - Play 4

Steal



DESCRIPTION

Coverage played vs. Trips in 10 personnel. Strong Corner plays

man to man on #1 strong. Palms Hard is then played on theremaining formation.


1. Nickel, Strong Safety, and Mike are playing Palms vs. the #2 and

#3 receivers on the strong side. Nickel is playing a Corner

technique in Palms.

2. Will, Free Safety, and Corner are playing Hard on the 1 Speed

Side (weak).

3. 1 Speed = Hard, 2 Speed = Palms, 3 Speed = Triangle

Triangle



Strong Safety Play

Alignment and Keys Palms alignment on #3 10-12 yards deep and 1 yard inside

receiver. Key is QB to #3.

Coaching Points Your primary pass responsibility is the post of #3. If #3 does not go

vertical, rob the inside route of #2.

If #3 cracks, fill outside the crack. As always, make the Linebacker

right if he ends up outside the crack.

If #3 runs a dig, flip your hips and help on the post of #2.

3 Speed = Triangle (Palms on #2 & #3). 2 Speed = Palms. 1 Speed =

Hard.

Free Safety Play

Alignment and Keys

Ball on the hash, align 2 yards outside the hash and 12 yards deep. Keyis the QB.

Coaching Points Basically in a Hard technique, but can be more aggressive over the

top of X since the post of #3 strong is taken by the Strong Safety.

X under, push to the strong side and help where needed.

3 Speed = Triangle (Palms on #2 & #3). 2 Speed = Palms. 1 Speed =

Hard.

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DESCRIPTION

A 2 deep zone coverage that allows our Seam Players to carry the

vertical routes of the #2 receivers.


1. Mainly played vs. 10 and 11 personnel.

2. Good coverage vs. Cover 2 Beaters and Palms Beaters.

3. Allows us to take away Buc pass vs. 3x1 and options vs. 2x2.

These are especially tough to defend in regular cover 2.

4. Mike is no longer a deep middle defender.

5. Corners are using a Hard Technique. Different than Cloud.

6. Seam players use Wall or Post technique based on the release

of receivers.

Hard



Safety Play

Alignment and Keys

Use same rules as in Cover 2 for alignment and key.

Coaching Points Do not push as wide as Cover 2. There is no deep middle defender, but

the seam players are running with #2 vertically.

FS on the backside of 3x1 formation must be aware of #3 vertically

down the middle. You need to read the QB and help defend that route if

the QB takes you there. SS may be able to help also if he gets a good

break on the ball

Corner will play the outside receiver on a smash route. Safety will push

outside and take away the flag route of the #2 receiver.

Hard


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DESCRIPTION

A 2 deep zone with a deep middle run through player usually

accompanied by a 4 man pass rush.


1. Coverage provides a 6 man box vs. 1 back.

2. Mike is the deep middle player vs. 1 back formations. Vs. 2 back,

run through player depends on flood and flow rules.

3. Corners must do a great job of rerouting receivers. Eliminate

vertical releases.

4. Corners have wheel rules. Run with 2ndman through your zone.

5. Weaknesses of coverage are quick slants, check down, and verticalholes along the sidelines.

6. Plaster the #1 receivers vs. scramble. Backside Corners must get

depth. Backside Safety must work to inner most part of your zone.

Backfield seam player must work to inner most part of your zone to

protect the area voided by the middle run through backer. Front side

seam player is the secondary contain vs. scramble. Middle Backer issecondary contain vs. sprint and boot pass.

7. Spy calls allow the seam players to hold their depth vs. check

downs. Spy Lineman would take the check downs.

2



Safety Play

Alignment and Keys Alignment is 12 yards deep and 2 yards outside the hash. Can be

adjusted due to splits or position of the ball. Key the QB and feel the

uncovered linemen.

C-7 is the dead side alignment for the Safety vs. a single width, twoback formation (Slot). This allows you to be a run defender so key the

angle of the fullback. You must push back initially to protect vs. play

action pass.

D-8 is the dead side alignment vs. a wing. Key the fullback for run

support.

C-10 is the alignment of a Safety on the dead side of a slot trips or ace

trips formation.

Coaching Points Push in your backpedal to and through your landmark which is three

yards inside the numbers until the QB or ball tells you what to do.

Remember you are a pass defender first. You must have great footwork,

eyes, and knowledge of help.

You must be patient in that you must break when the ball is thrown.

You can cover a lot of ground if you get a great break on the QB. Eyes,

Eyes, Eyes!

We need to disguise as much as possible without jeopardizing theintegrity of the coverage. If ever caught in a disguise turn and run to

your landmark.

Play side Safety vs. run must keep the cup. At times you may be the fill

player, but when in doubt fill outside in to give the backside Safety and

Corner in pursuit a chance to make a play.

You should always fit inside the seam player vs. the screen game.

Dead side Safeties check for possible reverse.

Do not allow nasty splits to change your alignment too much. Offenseslike to tighten splits to out leverage us after the snap.

Safeties are responsible for the fake bubble pass and fake jailbreak. Eye

discipline is imperative.

Possible slant technique by Corner with wide splits. Think wider

landmark at that time. More likely to be needed on single receiver side

of a 3x1 formation.

Important that both Safeties are seeing the same thing to cut down

distance between the two.

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DESCRIPTION

Used primarily versus Slot (21) and Ace Trips (12) to allow

Safeties to bracket the #2 receiver. Also allows the Corner to play

outside the #1 receiver. Still a Palms concept to a 2 speed side.


1. Can be played versus 11 personnel 3 x 1 (Pro Trips).

2. All Linebackers in run fits. Safeties out of run fit.

3. Great for scissors type routes.

4. Backside corner is man to man versus TE or X receiver.

5. Different from 10, 11, and 20 calls. First call applies to Slot

family. 2ndcall applies to Pro family.

6. Examples of calls:

1. 12/21 Personnel

a. Lock Zone YPlay Lock vs. Slot or Ace Trips. Play

Zone Y vs. Pro or Ace.

b. Lock 3Play Lock vs. Slot or Ace Trips. Play 4 vs.

Pro or Ace.

c. Lock 4Play Lock vs. Slot or Ace Trips. Play 4 vs.

Pro or Ace.

Lock



Strong Safety Play

Alignment and Keys Vs. Slot (21) and Ace (12) align 10 yards deep and over the center. Key

the QB to the #2 receiver.

Coaching Points You have no gap responsibility vs. the run. Fill where needed. You

should be a pretty aggressive run defender.

Your primary pass responsibility is the post of the #2 receiver. If there

is no post, read the QB. You may help on the dig of #1 or help the

corner on the TE.

Can be played vs. 20 personnel. You would align to the 2 speed side

and execute Palms responsibilities.

Free Safety Play

Alignment and Keys Same alignment as Palms vs. 2 speed except you can align 1 yard

outside the #2 receiver. Depth still should be 10-12 yards deep. Key isstill the QB to the #2 receiver.

Coaching Points You still much crack replace vs. a crack by the #2 receiver.

Vs. smash you now have the corner route of the #2 receiver. SS has the

post of the #2 receiver.

Great vs. scissors routes.

Can be played vs. 20 personnel. You would be aligned to the singlereceiver side and have the post of #2 strong.

Lock


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DESCRIPTION

A TE side rotation, three deep with four under spot drop zone

coverage. Accompanied by a four man pass rush vs. Pro family

formations in 12 and 21 personnel groupings.


1. Solid 8 man front with one gap run fits by Linebackers and

Strong Safety. Should be strong vs. the run.

2. Double calls apply to the formations, not 1 or 2 speed sides.

1. Example: Lock Zone Y vs. 21 PersonnelPlay Lock vs.

Slot and Zone Y vs. Pro.

3. It is usually involved in a double call as the second part of the

call.

4. Probable call would be Lock Zone Y vs. 21 and 12 personnel.

5. Vs. option, flat defenders (SS and Sam) slow play the QB to

pitch. Inside backers have pitch.

Zone Y



Strong Safety Play

Alignment and Keys 3x5 as you come down off the TE. Your key is the QB to the backs.

You must feel the TE. Tan is the alignment that you slide to when Y motions across the

formation. Your run fits are now like 1X (China) in that you key the

FB.

Coaching Points Primarily you are the force defender to the TE Side (D Gap). Take on

all blockers with inside arm and squeeze the alley. Play away you have

cutback outside the TE (D Gap).

Vs. Option slow play the QB to pitch. Do not get up field or attack the

QB.

Vs. run away, eye the TE and 6 Tech. If the TE cuts off the 6 Tech, fit

in the C Gap. Be patient, the Y may cut off the end but he might

recapture the gap.

Check for reverse with any run action away.

Your landmark pass drop is the top of the #s. Be very conscious of

your exit angle to your landmark. It is a natural tendency to work too

flat when someone shows in the flat. Make sure you basically V drop

through your landmark at ten yards to hold the curl that sometimes

accompanies the flat route.

Vs. three step drop, run for width since there is no curl to buzz through.

Initial reaction is 2 step shuffle flat outside and then read QB. Vs. three

step, continue flat. Vs. five or seven step drop, think curl to flat.

As the flat dropper wheel rules apply. You must run with the second

man through your zone.

You must be alert for of 4 verticals vs. Ace formation (12 personnel).

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DESCRIPTION

4 under 3 deep zone that involves a Safety rolling down to the TE

(Y).


1. 8 man front with Safety rolling down. Run fits are one gap

responsibilities which depend on the formation.

2. Can be played vs. all personnel groupings.

3. Double called vs. 12 and 21 personnel groupings.

a. Example: Lock 3Play Lock vs. Slot or Ace Trips

and 3 vs. Pro or Ace.

4. Single Digit call vs. 10 and 11.

a. Example: Over 3.

5. There are spot drops for the underneath coverage players.

6. Seam Alerts apply to the flat defenders vs. 2 speed.

Reroute #2 receiver.

3



Strong Safety Play

Alignment and Keys Vs. TE / Z side of Pro (21) or TE side of Ace (12) show cover 4 or

cover 2 per game plan and roll down before the snap to a Tan

alignment to the strong side. Vs. Pro Trips (11) roll down to a positiondictated by down and distance between the #2 receiver and the TE. Key

is the QB and feel the linemen for pullers.

Coaching Points Vs. 2 speed, show Cover 2 or Palms then roll down to a position

dictated by down and distance.

Your fit is always between the Backers and depends also on the

formation. 3x1 Pro Trips puts your run fit in the D Gap. Vs. Deuce

(10) you should fit in the A Gap strong. Vs. Trips (10) fit outside the#3 receiver.

You are the hook to curl player in the 4 underneath coverage. We spot

drop so your landmark is the hash. Depth depends on down and

distance.

If you are the deep middle player, get depth and read the QB. Disguise

as always.

Free Safety PlayAlignment and Keys

FS should use Zone Y deep middle rules for alignment and keys when

you are the deep middle player. Vs. Doubles (11) roll down to a tan

alignment at the heels of the backers. Key is the QB and feel the

pullers.

Coaching Points

You are the hook to curl player in the 4 underneath coverage. We spotdrop so your landmark is the hash. Depth can vary depending on down

and distance.

Your fit is always between the Backers. You will be the roll down

safety vs. Slot Trips and Doubles in 11 personnel. Always show cover 2

or 4 as a disguise and then roll down to your alignment. At times you

will be hitting it on the run so be alert for quick counts.

If you are the deep middle player, get depth and read the QB.

3


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DESCRIPTION

Man to man coverage with a Free Safety and a low hole player

(plugger).


1. Used primarily vs. 12 and 21 personnel.

2. Disguise should look just like Lock.

3. TE tradeRecall the closed side.

Possible check Under 1 X with game plan.

4. Vs. outside runs to the solid side (TE), defender spills all

blocks to him, and LBs adjust run fits. Otherwise, run fits

are just like Zone Y.

5. No Connie call vs. Slot, Slot Trips, and Ace Trips.

6. MotionRock and Roll Safeties with Z motion across the

formation. Corner ends up on Y vs. any Slot. FS has the

Slot.

7. 3 on 2 coverage (Trio) with the Linebackers on the back vs.21 personnel. Mike and Will Reggie the remaining back

vs. 12 personnel.

1 Y



Strong Safety Play

Alignment and Keys Vs. TE, 2 yards deep and 2 yards outside. Key is the TE.

In long yardage situations you can adjust your alignment to 2x4.

Coaching Points You must spill all blocks. You must slow play the QB on sprint option.

Understand you have deep middle help and there is a low hole plugger

to help.

Vs. Y off and motion, back up to a tan alignment and work 4 on 3

coverage of the backs with the Linebackers. Always look for the flash

of Y back. Use China rules for run fits.

Always show a good disguise whether its Cover 2 or Cover 4 and then

drop down to alignment on the move. Hit it running on the snap. Just like Zone Y, eye the TE and 6 Technique. If the TE cuts of the

DE on run away, fit in the C gap. Be patient to make sure the DE

doesnt recapture the C gap.

Be physical on the release of the TE so the backer has the opportunity

to track his back to the flat.

Vs. Slot you align 10 yards over center and your responsibility is the

deep middle. Get depth and read the QB.

Free Safety Play

Alignment and Keys As deep middle player use Zone Y alignment after disguise and work

for depth at the snap. Your key is the QB.

Alignment vs. Slot is as follows: Show Lock and roll down outside

Slot using Bronco technique. Collision receivers staying on the

outside shoulder. Key QB to slot receiver.

Coaching Points Could use Race Rules if nasty splits by X or Z in two back formations.

The FS would then cut the race routes and the Corner would replace

the FS in the deep middle.

Your landmark drop rules are middle of the field vs. two back

formations and 3x1one back formations. Vs. 2x2 one back formation

split the #1 receivers.

Be alert for motion and understand how we will play the motion. Could use Connie rules by game plan.

1 Y


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DESCRIPTION

Man-to-man coverage and a low hole player (Plugger) used

versus 10 or 11 personnel.


1. Closed call depends on the Front called.

2. Same concept as 1Y. Safety to TE side has the TE. Nickel or

extra DB has H receiver.

3. Linebackers Reggie/Banjo the remaining back vs. 10 and 11

Personnel.

1 Plug



Safety Play Same rules apply in 1 Plug Coverage as in 1 Y Coverage. Safety to the

TE side rolls down to cover the TE. Vs. 3x1 (Pro Trips) SS would

cover the TE. Vs. 2x2 (Doubles) FS would roll down and Cover the

TE. Vs. 3x1 (Trips) SS has the #3 receiver and versus 2x2 (Deuce) FShas #2 weak. Vs. 10 personnel if you draw em you ride em.

1 Plug


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DESCRIPTION

Defense used versus 22 personnel. Closed call is made to U.

Coverage depends on formation.


1. Versus Tite formation play Zone X.

2. Versus Pair Tite play Zone Y.

A. Corner to the pair is in Cloud Technique.

B. Same run fits as Zone Y versus Pro (21) for Linebackers.

3. Be alert for U motion.

A. Zone X becomes Zone Y.

B. Zone Y becomes Zone X.

U Over Zone


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DESCRIPTION

Man coverage vs. 22 personnel that includes a Safety rolling

down to the U side and a deep middle Safety.


1. Closed call = U

2. Free Safety rolls down to U in Tite formation and plays 1 X

(China) rules for run fits. 3 on 2 (Trio) coverage on the backs

with the two Inside Backers.

3. SS rolls down to the pair in Pair Tite formation. Run fits are

based on what U does and the Fullback. 4 on 3 coverage on the

2 backs and U with the 3 Backers.

4. Corner runs with any Z Motion.

5. There is always a low hole plugger vs. the pass.

6. Should be strong vs. the run because of the 8 man box.

7. U motion vs. Pair Tite, SS must bump down into the core. Still

key the FB and U. Regardless of where U ends up, be alert

for the flash.

U Over 1



Strong Safety Play

Alignment and Keys Vs. Tite formation align 10-12 yards deep and over the tight end (Y).

You are the deep middle player. Key the QB. Vs. Pair Tite formation align on outside shade of U and at

Linebackers depth. Key U and the FB.

Coaching Points Run fit depends on the action of U and the FB. You must see both.

Fit could be in the D gap or the A gap depending on the play.

U motion puts you in the box still keying U and the FB. Regardless

of where U ends up, always be alert for the flash.

Pass coverage responsibility is 4 on 3 man coverage on U and the 2

backs with the 3 Linebackers. Sort it out on play action.

If you end up on a back blocking, add on. Sack the QB.

As the deep middle player, think post of the #1 receiver vs. pass. Do

not get fooled on play action pass even though it is a heavy run

formation.

Free Safety Play

Alignment and Keys Vs. Tite formation, align in a tan alignment on the U side. Your depth

is at the heels of the Linebackers. Key the FB for your run fit.

Vs. Pair Tite, align 10-12 yards deep over the flex side Tackle. You are

the deep middle player.

Coaching Points Your run fits depend on where the FB goes. (China run fits). Be alert

for Power and Guard pull. Track the puller. This is vs. Tite formation.

Your coverage responsibility is 3 on 2 (Trio) on the 2 backs with the 2

Inside Backers. This is vs. Tite formation. Sore it out vs. play action.

Vs. Pair Tite when you are the deep middle player, think post of the #1

receiver. Do not get fooled on play action pass even though it is a

heavy run formation.

If you end up on a back blocking vs. pass, add on. Sack the QB.

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COACHING POINTS:

A. Nose- drops and plays crossing routes and check downs.

B. Nose -draws block and drops 2-4yds deep.

C. Nickel and Will can play verticals deeper. Do not have to be as concerned with

check downs.

D. Like this call vs. 10 personnel and Empty sets.

Over Gus Spy 2



DESCRIPTION

Red Zone defense used primarily from the 12 yard line and in.


1. Sam/Will linebackers shorter drop and play slant of #2.

2. Play underneath routes tough.

3. SS/FS play #2 vertical tough from outside in. Play slant of #1.

4. Mike linebacker plays deep middle.

5. Safeties and corners are playing Palms concept versus 2 speed.

6. Sam and Will play 3 to flat.

7. Be ready for Mooney Pass alert vs. 3x1 formation (Pro Trips).

8. Safeties fit like Palms vs. 2 speed.

Red 2



Eagle Blitzes



DESCRIPTIONAn eagle side blitz from the outside. Played with Broncocoverage.


1. Closed call depends on the blitz called:-Examples

A. Solid SpearYB. Weak SpearAway from passing strength

C. Back SpearBack

2. Bronco CoverageA. BlitzerOLBsB. BroncoSafetyC. Final 3Mike

3. Be alert for additional calls depending on the following:

A. TradeDead sideB. Swap3 Speed

4. Base personnelWill to call; Sam away.

5. BlitzerAction to spill ball outside/Action away shuffle forcutback and boot.

6. Away End plays Box/CQ technique.

7. Can run Spear Pop (Front side) or Spear Stick (Back side).

Spear (Bronco)



Position Align Tech Key Run To Run Away Pass

Call End 6Long

StickOT B Gap B Gap B Gap

Away End Loose 5 Box OT C Gap C Gap Contain

Tackle 3 Spike OG A Gap A Gap A Gap

Nose 1 / 2I Hot OG B Gap B Gap B Gap

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Solid Spear (Bronco)



DESCRIPTION

An eagle side blitz through the B gap. Played with Bronco

coverage.


1. Closed call depends on the blitz called:

- Examples

A. Solid DaggerY

B. Weak DaggerAway from passing strength

2. Bronco Coverage

A. BlitzerCall OLBB. BroncoCall Safety and Away OLB

C. Final 3Mike

3. Be alert for additional calls based on the following:

A. Swap3 guys

4. Base PersonnelWill to the call/ Sam away.

5. Tackle blocks down (veer), blitzer comes off the tackles butt.

6. Away End has a Box/CQ technique.

7. Call End has a Go technique. Immediate climb to the mesh point

to a flex side.

Dagger (Bronco)



Solid Dagger

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Position Align Tech Key Run

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