I am drawing these plays to o
I am drawing these plays to one side only. Remember each pne side only. Remember each play has an opposite sidelay has an opposite side play. Plus these are in the o
play. Plus these are in the order I would usually start with on my ten play tempo set.rder I would usually start with on my ten play tempo set. At about the half way mark o
At about the half way mark o f our season (we didn’t play for scores until the last twof our season (we didn’t play for scores until the last two games, if we had, I would have put it in sooner) I put in Red 1 and Red 2. Red 1 meant games, if we had, I would have put it in sooner) I put in Red 1 and Red 2. Red 1 meant we automatically ran the first three plays shown here “left side”. Red 2
we automatically ran the first three plays shown here “left side”. Red 2 meant we ran themeant we ran the first three plays shown here “right side”. The center
first three plays shown here “right side”. The center would holler “on the ball on the would holler “on the ball on the ball”ball” and after the third play he wo
and after the third play he would holler “huddle up” and I uld holler “huddle up” and I would call the next pwould call the next play whichlay which was usually the toss sweep same side like I
was usually the toss sweep same side like I have drawn here. If I cahave drawn here. If I called out Red O theylled out Red O they would just huddle up as nor
would just huddle up as normal.mal. Drawn against a 5-3 defense, which
Drawn against a 5-3 defense, which is what we saw the is what we saw the most. Some times we saw a 60most. Some times we saw a 60 and some times we saw 70. If a man is in front of you block him considering the inside and some times we saw 70. If a man is in front of you block him considering the inside gap first on gap defenses.
gap first on gap defenses.
Wing Right 21 Dive. Wing Right 21 Dive.
Run this with wing right to
Run this with wing right to set up the reverse.set up the reverse. Tailback fakes a p
Tailback fakes a pitch right and QB reverses out after handoitch right and QB reverses out after handoff hiding left hand behind leftff hiding left hand behind left leg, setting up the QB Boot
Wing Right 36 Blast Wing Right 36 Blast This play can be blocked
This play can be blocked many different ways at the point of attack. Some coaches many different ways at the point of attack. Some coaches maymay decide to double team the tackle with the tight end, and use the fullback the block the decide to double team the tackle with the tight end, and use the fullback the block the linebacker by himself.
linebacker by himself.
Some coaches may even block down with the wingback on the linebacker, double the Some coaches may even block down with the wingback on the linebacker, double the tackle with the end and pull a guard to kick out the D end or even use the the fullback to tackle with the end and pull a guard to kick out the D end or even use the the fullback to kick out the end.
kick out the end.
I chose to double the linebacker with the end and fullback and block straight up to I chose to double the linebacker with the end and fullback and block straight up to eliminate confusion. Most teams we played wou
eliminate confusion. Most teams we played would line the D end up WAY outld line the D end up WAY out side,side, making the wingback block
making the wingback block much easier than it looks here. So tmuch easier than it looks here. So t he linebacker was the bighe linebacker was the big problem.
problem.
I coached in the 8-9-10 year old range making pulling guards dangerous. I coached in the 8-9-10 year old range making pulling guards dangerous. Plus if the other team lines up a
Plus if the other team lines up a nose man and 2 guys on tnose man and 2 guys on the guards you have to he guards you have to changechange the blocking assignments at the
the blocking assignments at the line of scrimmage. If you are advanced you woline of scrimmage. If you are advanced you wo uld check uld check blue or something which means to
blue or something which means to block straight up. The center block straight up. The center is usually the blis usually the blockingocking captain and makes the check calls
captain and makes the check calls The object of this play is to
The object of this play is to seal the inside with the fullback or wingback block aseal the inside with the fullback or wingback block a llllowingowing the tailback to break o
the tailback to break outside and hit the seam.utside and hit the seam.
It is typical with modern offenses to reverse out the
It is typical with modern offenses to reverse out the QB on Tailback blast (isolations) onQB on Tailback blast (isolations) on the inside gaps like 2 and 4. But on 36 the QB has to get the ball outside making a play the inside gaps like 2 and 4. But on 36 the QB has to get the ball outside making a play side opening best.
side opening best.
Remember to have the QB fake the boot leg. Remember to have the QB fake the boot leg.
Wing Right Reverse Wing Right Reverse
The QB opens play side, the fullback and tailback both run flat staying out of the way of The QB opens play side, the fullback and tailback both run flat staying out of the way of the wingback.
the wingback.
The wingback will read the end and cut up field if the end comes up and run for the The wingback will read the end and cut up field if the end comes up and run for the sidelines if the end stays on the line of scr
sidelines if the end stays on the line of scrimmage trying to catch the corimmage trying to catch the corner driftinner drifting theg the wrong way. If the wingback runs
wrong way. If the wingback runs fast enough he will catch the cofast enough he will catch the co rner out of position andrner out of position and have clear sailing down t
have clear sailing down the sideline.he sideline. Have the linemen all block straight up. Have the linemen all block straight up. The reverse side end takes t
The reverse side end takes t he D end anywhere he wants and keephe D end anywhere he wants and keep s his hands on him ts his hands on him tillill the wingback clears.
the wingback clears.
Remember to coach the QB and the backs to run hard and fake like crazy making the Remember to coach the QB and the backs to run hard and fake like crazy making the misdirection effective.
Wing Right Toss
Wing Right Toss RightRight
The Tailback slide steps right abo
The Tailback slide steps right about three steps and catches the ut three steps and catches the ball thrown underhandedball thrown underhanded by the QB.
by the QB.
QB reverses out and aims for the
QB reverses out and aims for the numbers of the tailback. Then he numbers of the tailback. Then he turns and seals theturns and seals the backside for rushing ends. QB must
backside for rushing ends. QB must always lalways look ook and make sure the taand make sure the tailback gets theilback gets the pitch. If the ball is bobbled t
pitch. If the ball is bobbled the QB and tailback are he QB and tailback are supposed to get on it.supposed to get on it. Here is another choice on blocking.
Here is another choice on blocking. I chose to block the coI chose to block the co rner with my fullback. Somerner with my fullback. Some coaches would double the end and leave the corner alone expecting the tailback to beat coaches would double the end and leave the corner alone expecting the tailback to beat one tackler. The
one tackler. The fullfullback back must remember to get outside and up must remember to get outside and up field QUICK, plus don’tfield QUICK, plus don’t hold or clip. I found many t
hold or clip. I found many times the tailback would get outside and the imes the tailback would get outside and the corner would turncorner would turn outside to make the p
outside to make the p lay and my fullback would end up lay and my fullback would end up blocking his back which is ablocking his back which is a penalty. The tailback should set
penalty. The tailback should set up blocks, but stuff happens. Practice this scenario withup blocks, but stuff happens. Practice this scenario with your fullback so he knows what co
your fullback so he knows what co uld potentially happen. Plus teach the fullback tould potentially happen. Plus teach the fullback to sprint off the wingbacks hip and get
sprint off the wingbacks hip and get the heck out of the way.the heck out of the way. Teach the tailback to
Teach the tailback to run for the sidelines during practice. All the way to the run for the sidelines during practice. All the way to the sideline. If sideline. If you don’t he will creep
Single Wing Right 36 Single Wing Right 36 Shotgun snap to the T
Shotgun snap to the Tailback ailback
Wingback lines up beside the tailback, QB in the end tackle gap, Fullback behind guard. Wingback lines up beside the tailback, QB in the end tackle gap, Fullback behind guard. Tackle and (QB/blocking back I
Tackle and (QB/blocking back I used my qb as the used my qb as the slot back) block down on slot back) block down on first manfirst man across the face. Fullback and wing back get shoulder to shoulder hip to hip and kick out across the face. Fullback and wing back get shoulder to shoulder hip to hip and kick out end.
end.
The tight end down-blocks on t
The tight end down-blocks on the linebacker. These are he linebacker. These are all great angles for blockingall great angles for blocking Tailback runs like crazy and squeezes sidewa
Tailback runs like crazy and squeezes sideways if he has too, ys if he has too, blastinblasting through whatever g through whatever seam he can find behind the down block and kick out block.
Single Wing Right 35 Single Wing Right 35 Same thing as 36 but t
Same thing as 36 but this time we go left with a underneath handohis time we go left with a underneath handoff to the Wingback.ff to the Wingback. Fullback is the blocking back by
Fullback is the blocking back by himselfhimself.. Tailback fakes a right side run ho
Single Wing Right Sweep
Single Wing Right Sweep RightRight Ball Shot gunned to T
Ball Shot gunned to Tailback.ailback. Blocking QB seals the linebacker Blocking QB seals the linebacker
Up back/ Fullback fakes a kick out block like the 36 and quickly seals or hooks end Up back/ Fullback fakes a kick out block like the 36 and quickly seals or hooks end Tight end drive blocks the end o
Tight end drive blocks the end o ff the ball.ff the ball.
Wing back does a flying body block on the corner at the point of attack Wing back does a flying body block on the corner at the point of attack Tailback take 2
Tailback take 2 shufflshuffle steps right then a se steps right then a slight dip inside to hold the light dip inside to hold the linebackers, thenlinebackers, then rushes for the sidelines running inside or outside the fullback
rushes for the sidelines running inside or outside the fullback block depending on block depending on thethe corner move.
corner move.
Tailback must make sure he does not move too far up field on the fake. Tailback must make sure he does not move too far up field on the fake.
Single Wing Right Bomb Pass Single Wing Right Bomb Pass Simple pass route simple play Simple pass route simple play I would switch this up once
I would switch this up once in a while and call HOT in a while and call HOT right or leftright or left When Hot is called the tight end
When Hot is called the tight end takes 3 steps upfield and otakes 3 steps upfield and outside, gaining distanceutside, gaining distance between the LB and
between the LB and himself. Tailback throws it quick or if covered gohimself. Tailback throws it quick or if covered go es deep left.es deep left. Last option, if both are
Single Wing Right 38 pass or keep Single Wing Right 38 pass or keep
Blocking back QB drive blocks linebacker. He’s eligible so up field blocking is ok. Blocking back QB drive blocks linebacker. He’s eligible so up field blocking is ok. Up back seals Defensive ends w
Up back seals Defensive ends with a hooks block.ith a hooks block. Wingback blocks the corner.
Wingback blocks the corner. Both Tight ends drag to the flats Both Tight ends drag to the flats QB hits an open
QB hits an open man or tucks it and runs.man or tucks it and runs.
These are all the offensive plays I ran
These are all the offensive plays I ran last year.last year. I had the bootleg but
I had the bootleg but never ran it. My QB was not the fastest never ran it. My QB was not the fastest most athletic player I had. Imost athletic player I had. I also had a Isolati
also had a Isolation play I never used because we ran on play I never used because we ran against 6 against 6 and 7 man fand 7 man fronts all theronts all the time. I had a spread
time. I had a spread lefleft qut quick hitch pass I never tick hitch pass I never threw and I spread left toss left play I ranhrew and I spread left toss left play I ran once or twice where t
once or twice where the outside spread guy would block the he outside spread guy would block the corner and the inside spreadcorner and the inside spread guy would crack block o
guy would crack block on the end after motion. But n the end after motion. But I simplifiI simplified things and ped things and p layedlayed defense most of the season.
defense most of the season.
Next year I will install a few more single wing p
Next year I will install a few more single wing p lays and make some more adjustments.lays and make some more adjustments. Check back next year for more.
Defense 2002 Defense 2002
Ah yes. The grimy people play defense and
Ah yes. The grimy people play defense and win. I spend as win. I spend as much or more time onmuch or more time on defense as I do o
defense as I do offense. I give out awards for defense. I ffense. I give out awards for defense. I keep up with defensive stats andkeep up with defensive stats and reward people with positions on defense
reward people with positions on defense for working hard on offense. Remember Tafor working hard on offense. Remember Ta mpampa Bay vs. Oakland. Lets play defense
Bay vs. Oakland. Lets play defense folks and win.folks and win. I’ve said this before in my success guide and I’ll sa
I’ve said this before in my success guide and I’ll sa y it again. Most coaches line peopy it again. Most coaches line peoplele up in one defense and
up in one defense and that’s it. Catch em doing that that’s it. Catch em doing that and beat their butt with plays. Theand beat their butt with plays. The only way to know how to
only way to know how to attack is to know defense. So here goattack is to know defense. So here go es. The trick is to never es. The trick is to never letlet the other team know what
the other team know what they are going against. Use at they are going against. Use at least 3 fronts, at least 4 lineleast 3 fronts, at least 4 line schemes and use strong calls. It
schemes and use strong calls. It works marvelworks marvelously. Call me aously. Call me a nd I’ll help you work it or nd I’ll help you work it or devise where and ho
devise where and how to play your players. 931-455-6066 days 931-393-3306 nw to play your players. 931-455-6066 days 931-393-3306 n ights.ights. Before I get started here are
Before I get started here are some basic’s.some basic’s. 1.
1. Pay yPay your fastest guy our fastest guy period at free period at free safety. He msafety. He must be a sust be a sure handed tackler. Evenure handed tackler. Even if he’s the largest child you have. Do
if he’s the largest child you have. Don’t fall prey to the linebacker n’t fall prey to the linebacker instininstinct. Thect. The fastest guy plays free safety.
fastest guy plays free safety. 2.
2. Play yPlay your next fastest guys our next fastest guys at corner back. At lat corner back. At least one corner beast one corner back. It may ack. It may pay topay to have one fast corner one on one side and a big one on the other who can tackle. have one fast corner one on one side and a big one on the other who can tackle. 3.
3. Find a Find a relentless pursrelentless pursuer/ tackler uer/ tackler and place hiand place him at rm at rover or over or outside linebacker outside linebacker opposite your fastest corner.
opposite your fastest corner. 4.
4. Play corners Play corners wide and don’t fwide and don’t fall prey to ball prey to bringing them iringing them inside. Teach them to keepnside. Teach them to keep all plays turned inside and don’t be
all plays turned inside and don’t be a hero. I’ve seen it a a hero. I’ve seen it a hundred times the corner hundred times the corner gets bored and comes up or inside trying to get in on some action and booop there gets bored and comes up or inside trying to get in on some action and booop there goes a reverse or boot and the corner and the team is beat for 6.
goes a reverse or boot and the corner and the team is beat for 6. 5.
5. Teach tackling Teach tackling every every day iday in every n every way.way. 6.
6. Run a vRun a version of ersion of the pursuithe pursuit drill t drill at least once at least once a week.a week. 7.
7. Teach linebacker flTeach linebacker flow to and fow to and flow away mlow away movements in pursuiovements in pursuit drillst drills. Flow . Flow to andto and shoot the gap.
shoot the gap. FlFlow away and ow away and hold 1-2 seconds looking for hold 1-2 seconds looking for cutback or reverses.cutback or reverses. 8.
8. Don’t waste Don’t waste time on time on stupid drilstupid drills other ls other than tackling. Do than tackling. Do team defteam defense and teachense and teach gap responsibilities. Gaps help simplify defenses and free up k
gap responsibilities. Gaps help simplify defenses and free up k ids to play ball.ids to play ball. So here are the p
So here are the plays I ran last year.lays I ran last year. Fronts Fronts 50 50 60 60 70 70 7 7 diamonddiamond Line Schemes Line Schemes
Rip or Swim left and right Rip or Swim left and right Bull or Read
Bull or Read Blood and Guts Blood and Guts
Strong left or strong right Strong left or strong right
These are youth football concepts. T
My basic defense was
My basic defense was 50 rip or swim right, strong left.50 rip or swim right, strong left. My corners and ends flip sides with the ca
My corners and ends flip sides with the call.ll. My most athletic end
My most athletic end BoldBold played strong side and out far enough he was hard to account played strong side and out far enough he was hard to account for by the line of scrimmage. He was
for by the line of scrimmage. He was told to run free and run told to run free and run hard off the end. Makehard off the end. Make plays and don’t worry about getting beat.
plays and don’t worry about getting beat. Be crazy and wild. When they stop Be crazy and wild. When they stop being crazybeing crazy and wild find another wild man. Must
and wild find another wild man. Must be a sure handed tbe a sure handed tackler.ackler. My fastest, best tackling corner played “weak” side.
My fastest, best tackling corner played “weak” side.BoldBold I found this set up
I found this set up useful in that running strong side found a dangerouuseful in that running strong side found a dangerou s tackler ands tackler and running weak side found an impossible corner back to get around.
running weak side found an impossible corner back to get around. Rip “or swim” away from the strong call. Making weakside,
Rip “or swim” away from the strong call. Making weakside, insiinside plays, impossible.de plays, impossible. I would signal rip with the right fist moving up
I would signal rip with the right fist moving up and down for rip right, and and down for rip right, and a right handa right hand wiggle for swim right. The strong call is signaled by one
wiggle for swim right. The strong call is signaled by one arm held out on a arm held out on a plane from theplane from the shoulder.
shoulder.
The tackles play outside eye and gap
The tackles play outside eye and gap on the O tacon the O tackle.kle. The end always play out
The end always play outsiside gap.de gap. The middle linebacker always shoots
The middle linebacker always shoots gap plays side.gap plays side. The trick to these defenses is to t
The trick to these defenses is to t each flow to and away for linebackers.each flow to and away for linebackers. Flow right in this defense allows the right right side backer
Flow right in this defense allows the right right side backer freedom to do anything. Hefreedom to do anything. He has no gap to
has no gap to fillfill. Middle backer shoot. Middle backer shoot s the b gap right side. The backside s the b gap right side. The backside linebacker linebacker holds for 2 seconds and co
holds for 2 seconds and controls the cutback gaps A and C ntrols the cutback gaps A and C lefleft side.t side. Flow left and the middle linebacker shoot
Flow left and the middle linebacker shoots the A gap left side.s the A gap left side. Flow left and the left backer shoot
Flow left and the left backer shoots the c gap left side.s the c gap left side. Supposedly fl
Supposedly flow ow left is perfect for this defense because the atleft is perfect for this defense because the at hletic end makes the playhletic end makes the play and the tackle gap
and the tackle gap is shot by a linebacker. The weakness is the end getis shot by a linebacker. The weakness is the end get ting reachedting reached hooked or running inside and
hooked or running inside and losing contain. Still he’s your best man and they ran rlosing contain. Still he’s your best man and they ran r ight atight at him. He should make the
him. He should make the play.play.
My caveman drawing shows flow too,
My caveman drawing shows flow too, responsibilitiresponsibilities for linebackers only. Flow away,es for linebackers only. Flow away, hold and read.
hold and read. Now. Same play
50 guts, strong left 50 guts, strong left
Use the same concepts for your strong end and weak corner. Use the same concepts for your strong end and weak corner. Here we stunt inside on guts and
Here we stunt inside on guts and outside on blood. Blood outside on blood. Blood comes out of your body andcomes out of your body and guts are inside your body.
guts are inside your body.
I would signal these with a knife across t
I would signal these with a knife across the wrist movement for blood and he wrist movement for blood and a hand on thea hand on the stomach for guts.
stomach for guts.
In this set the middle linebacker taps the no
In this set the middle linebacker taps the nose man on one se man on one hip the nose man stunts hip the nose man stunts intointo that gap while the middle
that gap while the middle linebacker shoots the opposite gap. linebacker shoots the opposite gap. This defense is great for This defense is great for short yardage inside
short yardage inside footballfootball.. The weakness here is the weak
The weakness here is the weak side sweep or bounced side sweep or bounced outside of tackle stuff. The weak outside of tackle stuff. The weak side middle linebacker is free to run
side middle linebacker is free to run but must honor outside plays first and foremost.but must honor outside plays first and foremost. The strong side backer shoot
The strong side backer shoots the c gap on flow too and s the c gap on flow too and holds 2 seconds on flow away.holds 2 seconds on flow away. The strong side end is shown here running
The strong side end is shown here running inside the wingback. The inside the wingback. The thing to remember thing to remember here is to make sure there is not a huge hole between the end and wingback. It’s the here is to make sure there is not a huge hole between the end and wingback. It’s the strong side ends responsibility to play football and not get
strong side ends responsibility to play football and not get caught out of position. OR caught out of position. OR play less aggressive here. Let the play co
play less aggressive here. Let the play come to you. The stunts are inside so me to you. The stunts are inside so let the playlet the play bounce to you before
50 blood, strong left 50 blood, strong left Blood can o
Blood can only be called in a 50 only be called in a 50 or 70 defense. Don’t try it in 60 at r 70 defense. Don’t try it in 60 at allall. If . If you run it in 60you run it in 60 you will leave 2 inside gaps o
you will leave 2 inside gaps open. Some people might gamble on, pen. Some people might gamble on, no play being calledno play being called through these gaps. I wouldn’t.
through these gaps. I wouldn’t.
Use the same concept as guts for the nose and middle linebacker. Backer taps nose on Use the same concept as guts for the nose and middle linebacker. Backer taps nose on one hip and the nose controls that gap while the backer shoots or controls the other gap. one hip and the nose controls that gap while the backer shoots or controls the other gap. Weak side backer co
Weak side backer controls shoots b gap on flow too and hontrols shoots b gap on flow too and holds 2 seconds on flow away.lds 2 seconds on flow away. Strong side backer controls shoots b gap
Strong side backer controls shoots b gap on flow too and flow away hoon flow too and flow away holds 2 seconds.lds 2 seconds.
50 read, strong left 50 read, strong left
Use the same concept for the strong end and weak corner. Use the same concept for the strong end and weak corner. Use the same concept
Use the same concept for the nose and middle linebacker.for the nose and middle linebacker. The only thing different here is, the t
The only thing different here is, the t ackles read the O tackles nose and ackles read the O tackles nose and rip it off whichrip it off which ever way he goes and the strong and weak side linebacker read the defensive tackles ever way he goes and the strong and weak side linebacker read the defensive tackles movement and control the o
movement and control the opposite gap. I didn’t call this defense much last pposite gap. I didn’t call this defense much last year as ityear as it leaves too much thinking to
60 rip or swim right, strong left 60 rip or swim right, strong left
The Middle Linebacker is your strongest hardest hitter who
The Middle Linebacker is your strongest hardest hitter who maymaynot benot beas fast as theas fast as the other linebackers. Naturally he would be the
other linebackers. Naturally he would be the man to play down in a 60 man to play down in a 60 defense. Sincedefense. Since most offenses play their strongest players to the defensive left, it makes sense to most offenses play their strongest players to the defensive left, it makes sense to playplay your nose man to the
your nose man to the lefleft and t and let the Middle linebacker play the weak let the Middle linebacker play the weak / quick / right/ quick / right defensive side.
defensive side.
Weak Side linebacker is free on
Weak Side linebacker is free on flflow to ow to and controls a gap oand controls a gap on flow away after holding for n flow away after holding for 1 to 2 seconds. WSLB must make good decisions and if he sees this gap open up and a 1 to 2 seconds. WSLB must make good decisions and if he sees this gap open up and a fast back coming at him he
fast back coming at him he must read and get must read and get up field cutting off the seam.up field cutting off the seam. SSLB does the same thing on flow away
60 guts, strong left 60 guts, strong left
Same concept with strong ca Same concept with strong callslls In 60 the Weak Side End
In 60 the Weak Side End WSE rips inside the Tight Ends faceWSE rips inside the Tight Ends face SSE still plays rambunctious football and
SSE still plays rambunctious football and just makes plays. SOjust makes plays. SO The WSLB plays the outside lane on
The WSLB plays the outside lane on flow too and is free oflow too and is free on flow away.n flow away. SSLB plays the C gap on
SSLB plays the C gap on flflow too ow too and is free on flow and is free on flow away. Hold 2 seconds.away. Hold 2 seconds. Weakness here is the D gap o
Weakness here is the D gap o n flow left or defensive strong side.n flow left or defensive strong side. Teach the Free Safety to watch
Teach the Free Safety to watch for this gap.for this gap. This is a great defense for youth football, short
This is a great defense for youth football, short yardage and goal line stuff.yardage and goal line stuff. Remember don’t run 60 blood!
7 Diamond 7 Diamond
Use same concept on strong Use same concept on strong call.call.
Very useful mix it up defense. Confuses blockers and a
Very useful mix it up defense. Confuses blockers and a lmlmost ost always ensures 1 or 2 freealways ensures 1 or 2 free rushers on the line of scrimmage.
rushers on the line of scrimmage. Don’t run blood or g
Don’t run blood or guts in this defense. Just play ball.uts in this defense. Just play ball. You can run rip or swim either way though if you wish. You can run rip or swim either way though if you wish.
Move up the least active linebacker to nose man and let your stud play diamond backer. Move up the least active linebacker to nose man and let your stud play diamond backer. I would usually gamble and pull my free safety up c
I would usually gamble and pull my free safety up c loser to the line of scrimmage.loser to the line of scrimmage. Free safety always comes up to the strong side and
Free safety always comes up to the strong side and reads tight end first the spys the d gap.reads tight end first the spys the d gap. The WSE jacks the tight end
The WSE jacks the tight end and runs to the football.and runs to the football.
The weak side corner backs up, moves inside and reads the tight end. If he goes out for a The weak side corner backs up, moves inside and reads the tight end. If he goes out for a pass the corner must make the p
pass the corner must make the playlay
The weakness would be the d gap opposite the swim or rip call, and quick passes to the The weakness would be the d gap opposite the swim or rip call, and quick passes to the tight ends.
tight ends.
Both corners become the
Both corners become the free safety and must play safe ball first and run stop second.free safety and must play safe ball first and run stop second. Diamond backer line up
Diamond backer line up just a little off center to the weak side and pjust a little off center to the weak side and p lays footballlays football.. Run this defense sparingly but use
Run this defense sparingly but use it some. Mix it up and make them gueit some. Mix it up and make them guess.ss.
Remember basic defense in the secondar
Remember basic defense in the secondary. Free safety and corners read through ty. Free safety and corners read through the tighthe tight ends to the QB’s eyes and t
ends to the QB’s eyes and take 2 steps back oake 2 steps back on each play first. Always play gap controln each play first. Always play gap control so the players know which gap
so the players know which gap is there’s. Alternate defenses and keep the blockersis there’s. Alternate defenses and keep the blockers guessing. Stunt on the line using basic line movement. Have linebacker shoot gaps on guessing. Stunt on the line using basic line movement. Have linebacker shoot gaps on flow too and hold 2 seco
flow too and hold 2 seconds on flow away. Teach these conds on flow away. Teach these co ncepts with pursuits drills eachncepts with pursuits drills each weak. Have at
weak. Have at least 2 coaches help with pursuit. Have a coleast 2 coaches help with pursuit. Have a coach watch the DB”S ach watch the DB”S fifirst steps,rst steps, Have one watch D’line’s gap co
Have one watch D’line’s gap control and one watch linebackers ontrol and one watch linebackers on flow too and flown flow too and flow away. Teach tackling every day.
away. Teach tackling every day. Good Luck Coaches. Th
