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Kestrel Heights Football
Defensive PlaybookThe mission of the Kestrel Heights Defensive Unit is to regain possession of the football!
Fear is a reflex. Confidence is a choice.
Derek A. "Coach" Wade, Defensive Coordinator,Kestrel Heights High School
Durham, NC253-583-6360
Coach_Wade@Hotmail.com
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Table of ContentsKESTREL HEIGHTS DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL PLAYBOOK 1
OVERVIEW 1
ALIGNMENT,ASSIGNMENT,AGGRESSION 1MISSIONSTATEMENT 2DEFENSIVEEXPECTATIONS 2BASICRESPONSIBILITIES BYPOSITION 3
KESTREL HEIGHTS DEFENSIVE OBJECTIVES 4
OVERVIEW 4FOCUS 4TRACKING 4
DEFENSIVE TERMINOLOGY 5
OVERVIEW 5SWAPPING 5
BASIC ALIGNMENT RULES 6
OVERVIEW 6FRONTCALLS 6ALWAYSRULES FORALIGNMENT 8ALIGNMENTDEPTHS ANDPOSITIONS 9FRONTPOSITIONRESPONSIBILITIES 9
BLITZ PACKAGE 13
OVERVIEW 13ALWAYSRULES FOR STUNTS 13
COVERAGES 17
OVERVIEW 17ALWAYSRULES FOR COVERAGE 17MAN-TO-MANCOVERAGE 18ZONE COVERAGE 20COBRA (TRIPS COVERAGE) 22
PURSUIT 23
OVERVIEW 23APPROACHING THEBALL 23DEFENSIVELINEANGLES 24LINEBACKERANGLES 25DEFENSIVEBACKANGLES 26TEAMPURSUIT 27
INDEX 28
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Kestrel Heights Defensive Football Playbook
Overview
The Kestrel Heights Defensive system is a hybrid of the Gap-8 for goalline situations and
the 4-4 split for "normal" situations. It is predicated on four simple concepts:
We will use shifting alignments to confuse the offensive blocking.
We will stunt with the intent to make a play.
We will pressure the passer.
We will swarm to the ball.
Additionally, there are four more points of emphasis that underpin the defensive system:
The purpose of the defensive unit is to regain possession of the football.
We will eliminate the opponent's three best running plays and two best passingplays, forcing them to rely on more unfamiliar selections of their playbook.
We will force the opponent to rely on riskier passing plays by taking away therunning game. This will give us a greater opportunity to force a turnover.
We will not give up the cheap score.
The defense aligns in a Gap-8 to begin each defensive play. On quarterback's second
sound of cadence, after determining that the play is not a short yardage or silent countattempt, Lion (left inside linebacker) will make a "Jump! Jump!" call and the defense willshift to one of the Pre-Called Alignments. In short yardage, Lion will make the jump call,
but the defense will remain in the Gap-8.
Alignment, Assignment, Aggression
All defensive players must begin the play in the proper alignment, and proceed from
there to cover the correct assignment. Only when these two aspects of defensive play areproperly performed can we expect them to play with the proper aggression.
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Mission Statement
All defensive coaches must commit the Kestrel Defense Mission Statement to memoryand use it as the focus of their coaching throughout the season.
The mission of the Kestrel Hawks Defense is to regain possession of the football. We will
aggressively separate the ball carrier from the ball. We will advance every fumble. We
will return every interception. We expect to score.
Defensive Expectations
We coach the turnover. We expectone turnover per every three opposingoffensive possessions. We will refer to this as Hawking the ball.
Opponents call passing plays only to give us an opportunity to sack them orforce a turnover. We expectone sack per every four passing attempts.
Ballcarriers are targets for us to intimidate. We expectto leave one on the turfafter collision in each game. (We hit to hurtbut not to injure.)
We take pride in impact. We expectno fewer than four tacklers to make eachplay.
We are game winners. We expectto score in every game. If we score and werefuse to let the opponent do so, the pressure is off our offense. We have already
won.
We live for defense. We expectto meet at least seven of our DefensiveObjectives in each game.
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Basic Responsibilities by Position
Defensive Line
Defensive linemen are charged with establishing a push to force the offensive line to settheir blocks, penetrating and securing assigned gaps, and providing an initial pass rush in
the event of a pass read. No defensive lineman can ever allow themselves to be blockedby fewer than two offensive players. Defensive linemen must always continue to gain
ground into the offensive backfield.
Linebackers
Linebackers are responsible for securing alternate gaps to the defensive linemen, forcovering running backs in man-to-man pass coverage (Cover-1, Cover-0), covering the
short zones in zone pass coverage (Cover-3, Cover-2), and for providing secondary passrush in the event of a blitz. Outside linebackers are responsible for outside contain, and
must never allow the ball to cross their outside shoulder. Inside linebackers areresponsible for taking away the inner running lanes and must keep the ball on their inside
shoulder at all times. Inside linebackers are also responsible for watching for screens anddraws on passing downs.
Defensive Backs
Defensive Backs are the primary source of pass coverage downfield and a secondary run
support. As such, they will not be charged with any blitzing or pass rushingresponsibilities. They must roll towards the ball once it heads to the sideline, and provide
outside-in leverage on the ball to force it back to the interior defenders. The Free Safetyis the final line of defense and must play to keep all members of the offensive unit in
front of him at all times.
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Kestrel Heights Defensive Objectives
Overview
It is our team philosophy that meeting or exceeding 70% of these objectives in each game
will result in a win. Therefore we will strive at each practice to focus on the skills andtechniques that will allow us to succeed in each of these objectives.
Focus
We are a swarming, gang-tackling, pursuit defense that never gives up, never gives in,
and never quits. We do not allow the opponent to tell us what they will run. We tell theopponent what we will allow them to run.
The Kestrel Heights Defense WILL:
1. Hold opposing offense to 10 points or less.
2. Not allow our opponent to get more than 25 yards on a single play.
3. Hold opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing.
4. Hold opponents to fewer than 150 total yards.
5. Hold opponents to fewer than 10 first downs.
6. Cause and obtain at least 4 turnovers.
7. Score a touchdown or safety on defense.
8. NEVER allow the opponent to score from the 5 yard line.
9. Hold opponents to 3 or fewer completed passes.
10.Allow no more than 3 consecutive first downs.
Tracking
These metrics will be tracked by the defensive coordinator and posted outside the lockerroom each week.
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Defensive Terminology
Overview
Since defensive terminology can be confusing, the following basic abbreviations anddescriptions will be used.
Player "Nickname" PositionSwapsside?
Strong End/SDE Strong Defensive End Yes
Sam/ S Strong Outside Linebacker Yes
Strong Tackle/SDT Strong Defensive Tackle No
Lion/L Left Inside Linebacker No
Ram/R Right Inside Linebacker No
Weak Tackle/WDT Weak Defensive Tackle No
Will/W Weak Outside Linebacker Yes
Weak End/WDE Weak Defensive End YesLeft Corner/LC Left Defensive Corner Maybe
Right Corner/RC Right Defensive Corner Maybe
Free Safety/FS Free Safety No
To conserve space on diagrams, the defensive tackles and corners will usually beindicated with a single character: T or C.
SwappingPlayers listed as swapping sides will adjust in response to the strength of the offensive
formation. Players listed as maybe may possibly be assigned to stick with a particularoffensive player (such as locking up the best cover corner on the best receiver) or may be
designated to play field or boundary depending on the scouting report.
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Basic Alignment Rules
Overview
After the shift on quarterbacks second syllable of cadence, the defense will adjust theiralignment to the front called from the sideline. The purpose of these shifting fronts isfourfold:
We will confuse opposing offensive linemen by altering our starting positionsafterthey have made their initial pre-snap reads, before the snap, and while theyare listening to the quarterbacks cadence.
The malleable front gives us the ability to shore up weaknesses in personnel oralignment by moving players as necessary within a sound defensive scheme.
Our sharp, disciplined shift will result in free yards when ill-prepared teams movebecause we do. Theres nothing better than putting an offense in an immediate
first and extra-long situation without even running a play. The simplicity of the front call and blitz package will give us the ability to
confuse our opponent while remaining straightforward for our players to execute.
Front Calls
Each defensive front will be called with a three digit code such as 226. These will be
signaled in from the sideline before each offensive play.
First digit: strong side defensive tackle
Second digit: weak side defensive tackle
Third digit: weak side defensive end.
All alignments begin with a determination of the strength of the offensive formationusing the following rules:
1. Strength of offensive line (tight end location.)
2. Strength of offensive backfield (two running backs on the same side)
3. Passing strength of offensive formation (trips set)
4. If the offensive set is balanced, the strong side may be determined to be thefield or based on offensive tendencies.
NOTE: For the purposes of this playbook the strength calls will be made to the left.
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Each digit in the code tells the defensive linemen where to line up using the followingchart:
A call of 226 corresponds to the following alignment:
Player Alignment Assignment
SDE Head up on tight end C-Gap
SDT Head up on strong side guard A-Gap
WDT Head up on weak side guard A-Gap
WDE Outside shade of weak side tackle
Which gives a defensive line front that looks like this:
The inside linebackers align using the following rules:
1. When the man in front of me is head up, I stackbehind him.
2. When the man in front of me moves to a shade, I shade the opposite way.
This is shown in the diagram of the 116 front, below:
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Lion has aligned in a 30 technique. He is shaded to 3, (outside shade of the guard)but is one level off the ball. (If the free safety aligns behind him, he would be considered
to be in a 300 alignment.)
And in the 136 front, the SDT is in a 1, WDT is in a 3, WDE is in a 6, Lion is in a 30, and
Ram is in a 10:
If the defensive linemen align properly, the linebackers can easily adjust to their correctposition.
Always Rules for Alignment
The following rules are always in effect:
1. The strong side defensive end will always align head up on the tight end (8)
2. All defensive players will always have responsibility for the gap in which they arealigned, unless changed by a stunt.
3. Defensive linemen will always have the inside gap when aligned head up, unless
changed by a stunt.
4. Linebackers will always have the outside gap when stacked, unless changed by astunt.
5. Defenders will always be responsible for only one gap. (We never play head upand two-gap.)
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Alignment Depths and Positions
Position Alignment Depth
SDE Head up on tight end, 6, OR on air-8 On LOS
Sam 1off LOS, 3 outside SDE's heels. 1yd or by D/D
SDT By front call On LOSLion By front call 3yds or by D/D
Ram By front call 3yds or by D/D
WDT By front call On LOS
Will 2 off LOS, 1 outside WDE's heels 2yds or by D/D
WDE 6, OR head up on 2nd tight end On LOS
LC By coverage call 6-7 or by D/D
RC By coverage call 6-7 or by D/D
FS By coverage call, usually 300 to strength 9-12 or by D/D
Front Position Responsibilities
Gap-8 (Goalline)
Position Alignment Responsibility
SDE 8 Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer
Sam On LOS, 1 outside SDE Contain, #2 on pass
SDT Center of A-Gap A-Gap, pressure passerLion Center of B-Gap B-Gap, pressure passer
Ram Center of B-Gap B-Gap, pressure passer
WDT Center of A-Gap A-Gap, pressure passer
Will On LOS, 1 outside DE, OR 1 outside WDEs heels Contain, #2 on pass
WDE 8 or 6 if no TE Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer
LC On #1, 6-7 yds depth #1, force on run
RC On #1, 6-7 yds depth #1, force on run
FS 300 to strength, 9yds depth Flow, #3 on pass
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226 (Base Front)
Position Alignment Responsibility
SDE 8 Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer
Sam 1off LOS, 3 outside SDE's heels. Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat
SDT 2 A-Gap, pressure passer
Lion 20 B-Gap, #3, draw
Ram 20 B-Gap, #3, draw
WDT 2 A-Gap, pressure passer
Will 2 off LOS, 1 outside WDE's heels Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat
WDE 6 Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passerLC On #1, 7-9 yds depth #1, deep 1/3, force on run
RC On #1, 7-9 yds depth #1, deep 1/3, force on run
FS 300 to strength, 9-12 yds depth Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
116 (Pinch Front)
Position Alignment Responsibility
SDE 8 Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer
Sam 1off LOS, 3 outside SDE's heels. Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat
SDT 1 A-Gap, pressure passer
Lion 30 B-Gap, #3, draw
Ram 30 B-Gap, #3, draw
WDT 2 A-Gap, pressure passer
Will 2 off LOS, 1 outside WDE's heels Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat
WDE 6 Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer
LC On #1, 7-9 yds depth #1, deep 1/3, force on run
RC On #1, 7-9 yds depth #1, deep 1/3, force on run
FS 300 to strength, 9-12 yds depth Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
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336 (Fan Front)
Position Alignment Responsibility
SDE 8 Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer
Sam 1off LOS, 3 outside SDE's heels. Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat
SDT 3 B-Gap, pressure passer
Lion 10 A-Gap, #3, draw
Ram 10 A-Gap, #3, draw
WDT 3 B-Gap, pressure passer
Will 2 off LOS, 1 outside WDE's heels Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat
WDE 6 Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passerLC On #1, 7-9 yds depth #1, deep 1/3, force on run
RC On #1, 7-9 yds depth #1, deep 1/3, force on run
FS 300 to strength, 9-12 yds depth Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
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136 (Under Front)
Position Alignment Responsibility
SDE 8 Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer
Sam 1off LOS, 3 outside SDE's heels. Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat
SDT 1 A-Gap, pressure passer
Lion 30 B-Gap, #3, draw
Ram 10 A-Gap, #3, draw
WDT 3 B-Gap, pressure passer
Will 2 off LOS, 1 outside WDE's heels Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat
WDE 6 Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passerLC On #1, 7-9 yds depth #1, deep 1/3, force on run
RC On #1, 7-9 yds depth #1, deep 1/3, force on run
FS 300 to strength, 9-12 yds depth Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
316 (Over Front)
Position Alignment Responsibility
SDE 8 Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer
Sam 1off LOS, 3 outside SDE's heels. Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat
SDT 3 B-Gap, pressure passer
Lion 10 A-Gap, #3, draw
Ram 10 A-Gap, #3, draw
WDT 3 B-Gap, pressure passer
Will 2 off LOS, 1 outside WDE's heels Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat
WDE 6 Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer
LC On #1, 7-9 yds depth #1, deep 1/3, force on runRC On #1, 7-9 yds depth #1, deep 1/3, force on run
FS 300 to strength, 9-12 yds depth Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
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Blitz Package
OverviewEach defensive player is responsible for learning only two gap assignments: his baseassignment and his stunt assignment.All combo stunts are merely various
amalgamations of these two gap assignments for two or more players.
Always Rules for Stunts
The following rules are always in effect:
1. A player not involved in a stunt always plays base against the offensive play.
2. Players will always stunt through their assigned gaps.
3. The weak side man always goes first when players cross.
4. Stunts will always be executed by linebackers. (We do not stunt the secondary.)
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Coverages
Overview
Each coverage assignment is designed to be as simple as possible and remain flexible.Coverages are generally determined by the stunt in front of them. In a base call (no
stunts), any coverage may be used. The exception to this rule is the Gap-8, which isalways a Cover-1 or Cover-0 lock
Always Rules for Coverage
The following rules are always in effect:
1. Any stunt that sends Sam will always result in a Cover-0.
2. Any combo stunt sending four linebackers will always result in a Cover-0.
3. Any offensive alignment in Trips, including tight end trips and motion-to, willalways result in a Cobra.
4. Corners will always have #1 to their side.
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Man-to-Man Coverage
Man-to-Man coverage is designed to be simple and provide effective coverage for 2-4
seconds after the snap. It can be used from any defensive set and allows us to put extrapressure on the passer by stunting up to four linebackers. Coupled with the four linemen
this gives us the ability to put tremendous pressure on the passer.
The basic rules of Man-to-Man are as follows:
Position Responsibility
Sam #2
Lion #3, draw
Ram #3, draw
Will #2
LC #1
RC #1
FS Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
At times, the Free Safety will be used to double cover an exceptional receiver. This willbe called from the sideline with a keyphrase like Cover-0, 88 where 88 is the number
of the opposing receiver. At all other times in Cover-0 the Free Safety will lock up withthe tight end or other #2 receiver otherwise covered by Sam. If the FS is called on for
double coverage he will align in a 500 technique to his mans side.
It is critical that the strong side defensive end deny the tight end an inside release while
simultaneously disrupting his pass route for at least one second at the snap. Tight endsmustbe bumped at the snap to prevent a quick release.
In man coverages, Lion and Ram are assigned the #3 receiver to their side. In mostoffensive formations, this will result in them both trying to cover the same man. To
prevent this, and strengthen the defense against the draw, Lion and Ram cover FBO, orFirst Back Out, on their side.
This allows the remaining inside linebacker to float in a shallow zone and jump his eyesto the remaining offensive back, looking for draw.
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Zone Coverage
Zone coverage is designed to cover the field as broadly as possible while confusing
opposing quarterbacks. Because the emphasis in zone is more on coverage than pressure,we will usually use at least seven defenders in coverage and rush no more than four.
Zone defenders are given both a man key to follow and a zone to cover. In all cases, theman key is the offensive receiver most likely to threaten their zone. By spying him in
their coverage it allows us to anticipate the pattern and get into a cutoff position.
The basic rules of zone are as follows:
Position Responsibility
Sam #2, Curl-to-Flat
Lion #3, Hook-to-Curl, draw
Ram #3, Hook-to-Curl, draw
Will #2, Curl-to-Flat
LC #1, Deep 1/3
RC #1, Deep 1/3
FS Deep 1/3, Spy QB
As written, these rules provide a three deep, four under, Cover-3 landmark coverage.
A second coverage will be used to strengthen the middle of the field or widen thelinebackers on the perimeter:
Position Responsibility
Sam #2, Curl-to-Flat (Wide)
Lion #3, Hook-to-Curl (Wide), draw
Ram #3, Hook-to-Curl (Wide), draw
Will #2, Curl-to-Flat (Wide)
LC #1, Deep
RC #1, Deep
FS Creep to shallow Hook, Spy QB
This second coverage gives us the ability to rob the middle zones by sending Ram and
Lion in stunts while still keeping the short center of the field covered by the creepingFree Safety. By going to a 5-across look in the shallow zones, we also give the outside
linebackers an extra step to help them on the edge.
For the most part, the responsibilities do not change from the Cover-3 to the Cover-2
look. Sam and Will still have the edge zones, Ram and Lion still take the underneathcoverage, and the corners still play deep. The only change is the Free Safety attacking the
shallow center of the field.
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Cobra (Trips Coverage)
Special circumstances demand special coverages. With the prevalence of the spread
offense throughout football, some form of coverage adjustment must be used tocounterbalance the overloaded receiver sets.
At first glance, Cobra is almost identical to the Cover-3 look from a 316 alignment.
Position Alignment Responsibility
Sam Inside shade #2 Collide with #2, sit in flat
Lion 50 #3, Hook
Ram 30 #3, Hook, draw
Will 2 off LOS, 1 outside WDE's heels #2, Curl-to-flat
LC Outside shade #1 #1, Deep
RC Inside Shade #1 #1
FS 500 to trips side Deep , Spy QB
One of the few things that will change is the alignment and play of the strong end, whowill align as wide as necessary to have an unobstructed path to the quarterbacks setup
point (approximately three yards deeper than his starting position, although this willchange at the snap). He must adjust his path to keep the quarterback on his inside
shoulder at all times. As he presses upfield he must be alert to the possibility of a quickscreen and be prepared to knock down the pass if it materializes.
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Pursuit
Overview
One of the most important functions in team defense is trapping the ball. Proper pursuitangles before the ball crosses the line of scrimmage keeps running backs from breaking
free and after the line they can keep a breakaway first down from turning into atouchdown.
Approaching the Ball
When approaching a ball carrier, defenders need to be aware of where their help is.
Never give a ball carrier the choice of directions; approach him on an oblique that pre-selects his final direction. Ball carriers that are approached from the side will generally
react away from the tackler. If the tackler knows where his teammates are or the sidelineis, he can force the ball towards that assistance.
When approached
head up, the ball
carrier may cut in
either direction.
When approached at
a slight angle, the
ball carrier can only
cut one way.
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Defensive Line Angles
When angling for pursuit, defensive linemen must take a path that puts them slightlyahead of the ball. During the last four steps before contact they should act to square
themselves as much as possible to the line of scrimmage to prevent the ball carrier cutting
back against the grain.
Position Cone Responsibility
Playside DE #1 Stretch the play, keep ball on inside ear.
Playside DT #2 Pursue, look for cut back.
Away DT #3 Pursue, force ball out of bounds.
Away DE Trail to #1Trail through offense at depth of deepest
back. Watch for reverse.
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Linebacker Angles
Playside linebackers should pursue with their shoulders square to the line of scrimmage
to prevent cutback. The playside outside linebacker is responsible for forcing the playback inside. The playside inside linebacker is responsible for filling underneath the balls
path and taking away the cutback route. Both away linebackers should delay slightly onflow away from them, switching their eyes to the away offensive back and planting their
away foot hard in grass to be prepared for a counter block. Once the ball approacheswithin two yards of the line of scrimmage they can release to their pursuit routes.
Position Cone Responsibility
Playside OLB #1 Stretch the play, keep ball on inside ear.
Playside ILB #2 Pursue, look for cut back, and squeeze towards LOS.
Away ILB Delay #3Delay and cross key far back for counter, pursue and force ball
out of bounds.
Away OLB Delay #4Delay and cross key far back for counter, pursue and force ball
out of bounds.
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Defensive Back Angles
Defensive backs rotate their coverage towards the play. The nearest corner becomes a
force player, while the free safety replaces him in downfield zone coverage. Likewise, the
away corner replaces the free safety in the middle of the field.
It should be noted that man coverage only affects pursuit routes when the ball has crossed
the line of scrimmage. It is the responsibility of the eight linebackers and defensivelinemen to prevent that from happening.
Position Cone Responsibility
Playside CB #1 Attack the play. Turn the ball back inside.
Free Safety #3Replace CB as deep 1/3 on play side. Pressure upfield keepingthe ball on your OUTSIDEear. Look to force ball out of bounds.
Away CB #4Replace FS as deep middle 1/3. Pull up if the ball does and keyany receiver in your area for throwback. Look to force ball out of
bounds if it makes it downfield.
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Team Pursuit
When properly executed, team pursuit to the wide play should close on the ball carrier
and take away his running lanes in a systematic manner, forcing him to make decisions
before he chooses to do so.
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Index
1
116 (Pinch Front), 10136 (Under Front), 12
2
226 (Base Front), 10
3
316 (Over Front), 12
336 (Fan Front), 11
A
Alignment Rules, basic, 6Alignment, Always Rules for, 8
Alignment, Assignment, Aggression, 1Alignment, Standard Depths by Positions, 9Approaching the Ball, 23
B
Blitz Package, 13
C
Calls, defensive fronts, 6Cobra (Trips Coverage), 22Combo stunts, 16Cover-2, coverage rules for, 20
Cover-3, basic rules for, 20Coverage, Always Rules for, 17Coverages, 17Crossing stunts, 16
D
Defensive Backs, 3
Defensive Expectations, 2Defensive Line, 3
Defensive Objectives, 4Defensive Terminology, 5
F
Focus, 4
G
Gap Assignments, Base, 15Gap Stunts, Basic, 15
Gap-8 (Goalline), 9
L
Linebackers, 3
M
Man coverages, 19Man-to-Man Coverage, 18Man-to-man, basic rules for, 18
Mission Statement, 2
O
Offensive formation, strength of rules, 6
P
Pursuit, 23Pursuit Angles, Defensive Backs, 26Pursuit Angles, Defensive Line, 24Pursuit Angles, Linebackers, 25Pursuit Angles, Team, 27
S
Stunts, Always Rules for, 13Swapping, 5
T
Tracking, of defensive goals, 4
Z
Zone Coverage, 20
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