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PACKER FOOTBALL

DEFENSIVE POSITION MANUALSlide2

LINEBACKERS: POSITION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What

is a Packer LB?

LB Goals

Position

chart4Tackling Drills5Read Drills6Block Rec. Drills7Footwork, hips, and pass drop drills

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WHAT IS A PACKER LB?

A leader on the field, in the hallways and classroom, and in the community.

A player who has a relentless passion for contact & understands that pain is just part of the game.

A smart player who has the ability to not only control the defensive front but also the defensive coverage if necessary.

A tackling machine because the only thing that matters is getting the ball carrier on the ground and the offense to huddle back up.

A player who takes the small things to heart because he knows it is those small things that make the difference between a defensive stand and a 1

down.

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LINEBACKER GOALS

Punish anyone who gets in my way on every play. Never loaf.

No missed tackles.

Force a turnover.

Make a tackle for a loss.

No mental bust.

Be emotional!!!!

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SECTION 1 – TECHNIQUES, POSITION CHART: READS, RUN RESPONSIBILITY, PASS RESPONSIBILITY, COACHING POINTS

POSITION MANUAL: LINEBACKERS: 4-3 / 3-4 MULTIPLE FRONT

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LINEBACKER TECHNIQUE – Stance & First

StepS

Stance:

Feet are shoulder width apart.

Knees are bent and heels are almost flat on the ground.

The weight of my body should be on the inside balls of my feet.

Back is straight and head is up.

Arms are in a relaxed position but are not resting on my thighs or knees.

7First Step: The first step for a linebacker is essentially a 6 inch read step no wider than a 45 degree angle which gains ground toward the line of scrimmage. . Slide8

POSITION CHART – Reads, Run Responsibilities, Pass Responsibilities, & Coaching Points

POSITION

FORMATION

READS

RUN RESPONSIBILITY

PASS RESPONSIBILITY

COACHING POINTS

MLB

2 RB SET UNDER CENTERTriangle: 2 guards & FBW/ TE: Strong Side B gap & Weak side B gapW/out TE: Daylight to scrape techniqueShallow crosser, screen, to middle of the field no deeper than 12 yds. Stance/Start: Proper weight and first stepReads: triangle reads everydayDownhill toward the ball. 2 RB SET SHOTGUNTriangle: 2 guards & FBW/ TE: Strong Side B gap & Weak side B gapW/out TE: Daylight to scrape techniqueShallow crosser, screen, to middle of the field no deeper than 12 yds. Triangle read and try to find a true FB. Proper weight and first step. 1 RB UNDER CENTERTriangle: TB & 2 guardsW/ TE: Strong Side B gap & Weak side B gapW/out TE: Daylight to scrape techniqueShallow crosser, screen, to middle of the field no deeper than 12 yds. Triangle readsSlow down because of only 1 running threat1 RB SHOTGUNTriangle: 2 guards & RBW/ TE: Strong Side B gap & Weak side B gapW/out TE: Daylight to scrape techniqueShallow crosser, screen, to middle of the field no deeper than 12 yds.

Reads to 1 RB sets can change week to week as far as key RB or QB

Triangle reads will never change.

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POSITION

FORMATION

READS

RUN RESPONSIBILITY

PASS RESPONSIBILITY

COACHING POINTS

SLB / WLB

2 RB SET UNDER CENTER

TB through the DE.Set the edge on any outside run. Fill and destroy any daylight in C or B gaps Play tight off the DE’s hipCollision and re-route WR.Curl to FlatNo curl threat, RB to crossing pattern.Depends on Cov. Attack the line of scrimmage on a run read.Must collision and re-route WR’s in pass coverage.2 RB SET SHOTGUNTB through the DE if there is a clear TB and FB.Set the edge on any outside run. Fill and destroy any daylight in C or B gapsPlay tight off the DE’s hipCollision and re-route WR.Curl to FlatNo curl threat, RB to crossing pattern.Depends on Cov. Attack the line of scrimmage on a run read.Must collision and re-route WR’s in pass coverage.1 RB UNDER CENTERTB through the DE. Set the edge on any outside run. Fill and destroy any daylight in C or B gapsPlay tight off the DE’s hipCollision and re-route WR.Curl to FlatNo curl threat, RB to crossing pattern.Depends on Cov. Attack the line of scrimmage on a run read.

Must collision and re-route WR’s in pass coverage.

RB SHOTGUN

Cross

key the 2

level with the RB & QB.

**This read can change week to week depending on what they are doing offensively.

Set the edge on any outside run.

Fill

and destroy any daylight in C or B gaps

Play tight off the DE’s hip

Collision and re-route WR.

Curl to Flat

No curl threat, RB to crossing pattern.

Depends on

Cov

Attack

the line of scrimmage on a run read.

Must

collision and re-route WR’s in pass coverage.Slide10

SECTION 2: TACKLING DRILLS

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2 PT EAGLE TACKLEVs bags or partners

Tackler is on knees shaded to Rt/Lt sideRocks back on hips & takes arms to tackling position.Explodes forward keeping the head and eyes up while shooting arms around the dummy or partners legs while grabbing and squeezing

COACHING POINTS

Focus is on head placement, wrapping & squeezing.

Roll tackling will also be taught

off this drillSlide12

EAGLE TACKLEWith a partner, shaded to

Rt/Lt side.Sink hips into a good LB positionStep & tackle with near foot / near shoulderEyes on thighs

2 arms / 2 legs

Wrap & squeeze

COACHING POINTS:

Focus on head placement

Arms shooting, wrapping up, & squeezing

This drill will progress to a drive for 5yds like the drill pictured. Roll tackle will also be used off this drill.Slide13

NUT CRACKER Partner up. 1 Lb & 1 RB

LB will slide into 1st hole along with the RB.Once the LB enters the hole, the rb steps forward giving him a clean target.

The LB will collision with near shoulder & near foot and shoot arms wide (not wrapping up the RB), and roll the hips upward creating power.

This should only be 1 step for the LB once contact is made.

They will then both back peddle out of the hole keeping their hips and butts in a hitting position . Once out of the hole, reset to a hitting position.

This process is repeated until the last hole where the LB will wrap and drive for 5 or until a whistle is blown.

LBCoaching Points:Rb does not move until LB moves.Focus is on keeping good low hips for tackling and shooting the arms around the defender. There is only 1 hole where the LB should be driving their feet & it is the last hole. Slide14

SHED TACKLE

SHED TACKLEPartner up and get into a good fit position.

On whistle blocker will try to hold the block on the LB. The LB will extend and rip shedding the block.

The Ball Carrier will be coming at an angle where a good angle tackle will take place.

Make sure the Ball Carrier does not move until the block is shed.

COACHING POINTS:

The fit is in a good football / LB position with the LB having inside hand placement.

Focus on the extension of arms, shoulder turn, and arm swing on the block shed. On the tackle focus on the gathering balance near foot / near shoulder, head across, wrapping and squeezing. BCOBLBSlide15

OPEN FIELD TACKLING

OPEN FIELD TACKLINGRB will run inside designated cone.

LB will close the distance as fast as possible targeting with eyes on near hip taking the inside position away from the RB.

Once distance is closed, gather balance by getting hips low in a good tackling position.

Head will cross the body aiming for the opposite arm and football.

Arms and hips will explode upward, wrapping around and grabbing cloth in order to squeeze the RB.

COACHING POINTS

Close the distance quickly.Gather balance and don’t get caught in a cross over step.Target near hip by keeping eyes on target. Get head across and explode with hips and arms squeezing the ball carrier.Roll Tackle can be done off this drill. Slide16

SECTION 3: READ DRILLS

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STANCE & STARTS

STANCE & STARTSLB’s will line up by positions in single file lines giving themselves 3 yds

separation between each player.

The coach will give a stance call & all LB’s will get in a proper stance.

Drill begins with designated foot (Right/Left) and 1 step with that foot.

Drill progresses to 3 steps @ a 45 degree angle.

The final stage is for all LB’s to read which way the coach steps and react stepping 3 steps in a good , low LB position.

COACHSLB MLB WLBSLB MLB WLBSLB MLB WLBCOACHING POINTSGood LB stance & stay in it without standing up. First steps are 6 inches and no wider than 45 degrees. 3 steps: hips do not come up and steps begin with a 6 inch read step and feet do not cross over. Shoulders stay square. Slide18

ISO, POWER, TOSS FLOW TO FIT

FLOW TO FITLB’s will align in normal alignment. RB’s will run either

Iso

, Power, or Toss.

LB’s will react to the RB’s & flow to their fit

WLB MLB SLB

5 YDS FROM BALL

TBFBCOACHING POINTSGood LB stance.6 inch read step no wider than 45 degrees. Flowing down hill with no false steps.Proper fit depending upon play ran. Slide19

INSIDE TRIANGLE

INSIDE TRIANGLEMLB works on reading the triangle of the 2 guards and FB. Trap,

Iso

, Power, Belly, Midline are all plays that can be ran.

DT’s are not necessary but 4 scout team players are a must.

MLB reads both guards and FB, reacts and goes to proper fit.

If DT’s are present, MLB fits off the DT.

FBDT DT MLBCOACHING POINTSProper stance and steps.Learn to cheat the eyes to see all three keys. Slide20

OUTSIDE TRIANGLE

OUTSIDE TRIANGLEOLB’s work on reading TB through the DE & end man on the line of scrimmage. Attack downhill fitting into proper gap.

DE’s are not needed, but will help with the fit of the OLB.

Plays that can be ran are toss, power,

Iso

, Counter, Option

DE DE OLB OLBCOACHING POINTSProper stance and steps.Attack the L.O.S.Fit off DE Slide21

SECTION 4: BLOCK RECOGNITION & DEFEAT DRILLS

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LINE DRILL

LINE DRILLFB & LB begin 5 yds apart.

LB straddles a yard line.

On the whistle, FB will try to knock the LB off the line like an

Iso

block.

LB on right side will attack with the Left Shoulder/Left Forearm trying to keep the line in the center of his body while defeating the block.

LB on the left side will attack with the Right Shoulder/Right Forearm trying to keep the line in the center of his body while defeating the block.

LB’s will change lines after they have gone. 22 FB FB LB LB5 YDS APARTCOACHING POINTSHit the block on the rise with low hips exploding upward.Attack block with proper shoulder/forearm. Use the off hand to get rid of block. Slide23

FILL DRILL

FILL DRILLLB’s react to different Iso looks.

Defeat the FB block

Squeeze the hole with 2 defenders, and secure cut back lane

OLB MLB OLB

COACHING POINTSDefeating block with proper technique.No false stepsAttacking the lineSqueezing the hole with 2 defendersProper fitsSlide24

CROSS FACE RIP

CROSS FACE RIPLB aligns at an angle away from the blocker.On command, blocker attacks near shoulder of the LB trying to wall the LB off.

LB will post with off hand and rip with inside arm across the face of the blocker

BLOCKER

COACHING POINTSProper first step with no false stepsAttacking the blocker while recognizing the positioning of that blockerUse of the off hand to help defeat the blockTurning of shoulders to rip through the blockSlide25

HAND SHIVER TO RIP

HAND SHIVER TO RIPLB aligns as the cutback LB

Play goes away, LB attacks cutback lane looking for any blocker coming to wall him off.

On contact, LB takes both hands and explodes them into the breast plate of the blocker while accelerating the feet.

The LB should bench press the blocker for extension

Once extension is gained, the LB should cross face rip through the block.

Blocker LBCOACHING POINTSProper first step and pad level.Secure the cutback lane by placing blocker right back where he came fromDefeating the block once no cutback is present.Slide26

BULLET DRILL

BULLET DRILLOn command, OT will kick slide trying to block the blitzing LB.LB will blitz wide and defeat the block by turning shoulders, getting skinny, & ripping through the block

COACH

COACHING POINT

Width when blitzing

Getting skinny by turning shoulders.Over emphasis of the ripSlide27

SECTION 5: FOOTWORK, HIPS, & PASS DROP DRILLS

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BAGS

BAGSLB’s will face straight ahead to begin with to go through the bags.

Go through each bag drill full speed and accelerate through the cone.

LB’s will then face the coach and go through the bag drills again.

Drills:

1 foot

2 foot

Weave

Shuffle28LBCoachCOACHING POINTSLow pad levelEyes upNo cross over stepsStay off the bagsFinish through the coneSlide29

W-DRILL

W-DRILLLB starts in LB stance facing coach.On command, LB will play downhill @ a 45 degree angle on a run read past the 1

cone.

Once 1

cone is cleared, LB will gather balance, open hips, & take a pass drop through cone #2.

Once past, cone 2 LB gathers balance and goes back to a run read.

This process repeats until the last cone where the LB will gather balance and break on the ball back to the coach. 29LBCOACHRUN PASSCOACHING POINTSAttack downhillStick plant foot and open hips.Angle run to pass drop don’t shuffle or back peddleSlide30

HIGH / LOW REACT

HIGH / LOW REACT1 OLB & MLB

OLB reads OT while MLB reads QB

OLB reads high / low hat from OT for run pass read

Once initial read is recognized, OLB finds QB for play action read.

MLB reads QB and ball placement for run pass key

COACH/QB

OT C OLB MLBCOACHING POINTSProper reads: high hat/high ball placement= passLow hat/low ball placement= runOpening of hips for pass dropSlide31

RE-ROUTE TO ZONE DROP

RE-ROUTE TO ZONE DROPLB will get initial run/pass read.

Once pass is recognized, LB will find closest WR, rec. what route is being ran, & if possible get hands on the WR in order to knock him off his route

COACHING POINTS

Play the read 1

: mix in run / pass

Collision WR and knock him off his initial routeCommunicate the crossing routeOnce a good understanding has been gained, progress to multiple routes with multiple LB and include an actual QB for the opportunity for INT’s and a pass ball call. COACHWR LBSlide32

DEFENSIVE ENDS: POSITION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is a Packer Defensive End?

Keys to Success

Must Know/ How to be Effective/ Keys

Technique5Block Recognition6Pass Rush7Drills33Slide34

WHAT IS A PACKER DEFENSIVE END?

A leader on the field, in the hallways and classroom, and in the community.

To be successful in defensive line play means having the ability to control the line of scrimmage and dominate the offensive blocker.

A player that is physically strong but also a technician in the trenches.

A player whose toughness can never be questioned because he is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to get the job done.

A player that has a great motor and plays with great speed and is relentless in his effort to disrupt plays.

A great defensive end can actually change a good offensive game plan by being a threat to both the running and passing games.

A player who takes the small things to heart because he knows it is those small things that make the difference between a defensive stand and a 1

st down. 34Slide35

DEFENSIVE END KEYS TO SUCCESS

UNITY - (TEAM/me)SOUND and SIMPLE - (Know what to do)

EFFORT

- (Has to be a habit – I can’t coach effort)

MENTAL and PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE

- (Take care of business - TCOB)

FUNDAMENTALS

- (Play Sound – LITTLE THINGS)

CONSISTENCY - (Count on ME)STOP THE RUNHAVE FUN - (Win!)35Slide36

Defensive Ends Must Know

1. Call -Huddle Call and Checks at LOS2. Alignment -Relationship to offensive lineman3. Stance -Able to execute technique4. Key -Movement and direction

5. Responsibility -Primary and Secondary

6. Execution -Technique to be used

7. Pursuit -Proper angle to the ball

8. Tackle -Close the deal

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TO BE AN EFFECTIVE DEFENSIVE END

I MUST:ALIGN properly in a good stance and

ATTACK

keying ball movement.

Know and play my

RESPONSIBILITY -

Recognizing

potential threats (schemes and plays) to my area of responsibility before the snap according to the offensive alignment and tipoffs.SHOCK, SHED and/or SPILL blockers as the blocking scheme dictates.FLY to the football, in good position with EYES ON TARGET, WRAP UP, RUN MY FEET make a GREAT TACKLE.37Slide38

DEFENSIVE END KEYS

CONTROLLING AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYSlide39

BUZZ WORDS

Alignment-Stance-Assignment-Pad level-Hands-Fit Get Off

Effort - Habit

Pursuit - Run to the ball

Gang Tackle - 11 Hats to the ball

Turnovers - Get the ball back

Be great every down – NO LOAFS

Execution

Establish NEW LOS39Slide40

PRE-SNAP READS

Down and DistanceTime and ScoreStance of OLSplits of OL

Eyes of OL

Personnel and Formations

Tendencies

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SECTION 1 – TECHNIQUES, POSITION CHART: READS, RUN RESPONSIBILITY, PASS RESPONSIBILITY, COACHING POINTS

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DEFENSIVE END TECHNIQUE

STANCE – ATTACK – RUN - 3pt.Rt. Hand-Lt. Hand

Shade hand down- shade foot back-toe to instep

Balance

Feet shoulder width apart

Shoulders Square- butt slightly above head

Down hand fingers in contact with ground

Head Slightly Up- Looking through eyebrows

Weight slightly forwardOff Hand in ready position by facemask42Slide43

DEFENSIVE END TECHNIQUE

PASS RUSH – SPRINTER’S STANCE – 3-Point

Elongated sprinter stance

Butt UP

Weight Forward

Off Hand Ready to ATTACK

Think Pass - React to Run

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DEFENSIVE END TECHNIQUE

KEYS – VISUAL - PRESSURE Ball Block of OL on and Next OL

Near Back

Lane of QB

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DEFENSIVE END TECHNIQUE

ATTACK Explode out of both Hips and Legs…Roll Hips.

Step with near foot - POWER STEP (6-inch step)

Get second step down and run feet.

Hand Placement - Fit Hands

Shoot hands at tops of numbers

V of neck and shoulder fit Thumbs Up-Lock Arms-Elbows in tightBench Press Away-Push to gap and pull away from gap (PUSH/PULL). Turn Shoulders and use release technique.45Slide46

DEFENSIVE END TECHNIQUE

HAT PLACEMENTEyes shoot to the V of the Neck to your Gap

Head up

Keep head lower than chin of OL - Pad Level

Feet

Bring back foot first-short power step (6-inch step)

Run Feet- Short Power Steps

upfield

(churn the turf)46Slide47

TYPES OF RELEASES

PULL RELEASEFit Hands - Bench Press AwayHard, Violent Pull w/ Both Hands AWAY From Gap of Responsibility

Pull Release Off Blocker Using Hands, Hips and Feet

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TYPES OF RELEASES

RIP RELEASEFit Hands and Bench Press AwayPush Off Gap Arm Up field

Turn Blocker’s Shoulder- Pull with gap side arm

Trail hand rip under – UPPER CUT/PUNCH THE SKY

Get Hips Through

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TYPES OF RELEASES

SWIPE RELEASEFit Hands and Bench Press AwayPush outside arm up field, Pull inside arm

Snatch and Pull Shoulder (Outside or inside)

Trail Hand swipe over shoulder, Low ,Tight and Quick

Get hips through

Pull with Off Hand-(DAGGER IN SMALL OF BACK)

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BLOCK RECOGNITION

BASEExplode off ball- Fit Hands- Knock Blocker Back- Feet MovingUse Release when blocker’s hips turn or ball declares - Hard Pull Release

Cannot be knocked off LOS or past gap

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BLOCK RECOGNITION

ZONE (Reach)Explode off ball - Fit Hands - Knock Blocker Back - Feet MovingWork up field – Push/Pull

Cannot be reached

Release when blocker’s hips turn or ball declares

Use rip release

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BLOCK RECOGNITION

CutoffExplode off ball - Fit Hands - Knock Blocker Back - Feet Moving Squeeze Blocker inside - Hold onto Blocker

Release when blocker’s hips turn or ball declares

Use Swipe release (Can play backdoor)

Stay tight and do not run up field

Stay tight to LOS

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BLOCK RECOGNITION

DOUBLE TEAMExplode off ball - fit hands - knock blocker back, try to create a seam - whip the base blocker

Drive feet and hold on to base blocker

Feel down block and sit down on stool into the down block

Try to split the block and work up field - keeping feet alive

DO NOT GO DOWN unless losing LOS or GAP

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BLOCK RECOGNITION

GRAYSON DOUBLE TEAMExplode off ball- fit hands- knock blocker back, try to create a seam- whip the base blockerDrive feet and hold on to base blocker

Feel down block and work BUTT into down man

Occupy 2 OL as long as possible.

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BLOCK RECOGNITION

TRAPVEER TRAPPlay same as cutoff Trap the trapper-Cross Hat

Influence Trap

Do the best you can

If you see trap- try to cross Hat but if not able to, sit and take on trapper w/inside shoulder-stay square w/ pads low

Do not widen hole (squeeze)

Do not run up field

Do not show your number

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BLOCK RECOGNITION

DOWN BLOCKExplode off ball- Fit Hands- Knock Blocker Back- Feet MovingIf blocker’s head is in front of your body- cross his face

If blocker’s head is behind your body- go behind- backdoor- stay tight to LOS

Don’t give ground

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PASS RUSH KEYS

Know Situation- Pre-Snap Reads- Pass CallThink of Move- Have a PlanKey BallGET OFF ON SNAP (most important thing) Good Low Body Lean

Rush ½ Man and know your rush lane

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PASS RUSH KEYS

Keep feet moving at all times to QB, Never Side to Side (Laterally)Gain Ground to Blocker, Close distanceGrab with vise-like Grip on back of blocker’s shoulder

Stay tight to blocker and keep his hands off of you

Execute move, coordinate hands and feet. RT Arm-RT Foot, LT Arm- LT Foot

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PASS RUSH KEYS

Get your hips throughAccelerate off move to QBQB Fronts to you- Get hands up

QB Fronts away from you close to the up field (deepest) shoulder.

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PASS RUSH KEYS

Tackle high on QBDon’t Leave FeetBall Thrown, Plant, Sink hips and Redirect to the ball. Don’t turn your back to the ball. Don’t run fish hooks or circles.

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PASS RUSH TECHNIQUE

BULL OR POWER RUSH Get in close to OL’s body.

Attack with hands at tips of numbers with a violent karate type blow.

Make OL’s head rock back from blow and get “whistle” against his chest.

Use short choppy steps.

Drive OL on a path straight into QB.

Most effective for inside rushers vs. 3 and 5 step drops

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PASS RUSH TECHNIQUE

Turn and RipStarts out same as Bull Rush.

Pull with hand to Gap of responsibility while pushing with hand away.

Now as you pull with Gap hand – Rip through with off hand.

Simultaneously get off hip through by stepping through.

Next step is straight towards QB.

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PASS RUSH TECHNIQUE

Turn and Swipe Same as turn and rip except use overhand arm motion instead of underhand rip.

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PASS RUSH TECHNIQUE

SPEED RUSH TECHNIQUESInitial takeoff is critical for outside or gap rushers. The rusher is literally trying to beat the offensive man out of his stance. The offensive man has to be made to fear that he will be beaten by the speed and quickness of the rusher around him on the outside.

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PASS RUSH TECHNIQUE

Grab and RubRusher should grab outside arm and shoulder pad of blocker.As rusher grabs pull himself past blocker.

Simultaneously lean into blocker by dipping inside shoulder. ( pressures blocker and straightens course to QB)

Take big step with inside foot and rub inside arm and shoulder past blocker.

Next step is straight to passer.

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PASS RUSH TECHNIQUE

Club TechniqueExecuted same as Grab and rub except the rusher clubs the outside shoulder with the arm and hand in an effort to turn the blocker and shorten the path to the QB.

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PASS RUSH TECHNIQUE

Club and Swim or Rip Follow the club technique up with a swim or rip move from the inside arm.

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PASS RUSH TECHNIQUE

Countermoves Once the blocker begins overcompensating for the outside rush the counter to the inside may be used.

Get to the tip of the outside shoulder of the blocker before making an inside move.

After forcing the blocker to turn or cross his feet over - grab or club blocker’s inside shoulder with your inside arm.

Rub, rip or swipe with outside arm while simultaneously taking a big stride up field with outside foot moving past the blocker.

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PASS RUSH TECHNIQUE

RUSH LANES A GAP- POWER RUSH- PUSH THE POCKET

BULL

BULL AND RIP

B GAP- 2 WAY GO- PUSH THE POCKET

BULL

RIP

SWIM

C or D GAP – SPEED RUSH AND CONTAIN- SQUEEZE THE POCKETSPEEDGRAB and RUBCLUBCLUB and RIP or SWIMCOUNTERMOVES69Slide70

PASS RUSH TECHNIQUE

SCREENS AND DRAWS Down and distance tendencies Your job is to rush the passer

React to draw and screen

Retrace your rush lane, sink hips

Redirect to ball

Never turn back to ball

Don’t run circles or fish hooks

Don’t follow the same color jersey

Effort-Effort-Effort70Slide71

DEFENSIVE END DRILLS

HANDS PROGRESSION6-Point Explosion (on hands and knees)Thumbs UpEyes Up

Elbows Locked In

Coaching Points:

Fast Hands

Watch Eyes

Hips Should Roll ThruSlide72

DEFENSIVE END DRILLS

HANDS PROGRESSION4-Point Explosion (4-point stance)Thumbs UpEyes Up

Elbows Locked In

Coaching Points:

Good Stance

Hand Placement

Power StepsSlide73

DEFENSIVE END DRILLS

HANDS PROGRESSION3-Point Explosion (3-point stance)Thumbs UpEyes Up

Elbows Locked In

Coaching Points:

Good Stance

Hand Placement

Power StepsSlide74

DEFENSIVE END DRILLS

GET OFF DRILLSBall on a stickEye/Sound DisciplineCageAir, Bags, Man

Coaching Points:

Offsides

Stance

FitSlide75

DEFENSIVE END DRILLS

SQUEEZE – Got To Love It!Stance and StartFeetHand PlacementRun the Track

Coaching Points:

Attack the Defender

Eye discipline

FinishSlide76

DEFENSIVE END DRILLS

BAGSDEs will face straight ahead to begin with to go through the bags.

Go through each bag drill full speed and accelerate through the cone.

DEs will then face the coach and go through the bag drills again.

Drills:

1 foot

2 foot

Weave with Punch

Up and Back76DECoachCOACHING POINTSLow pad levelEyes upNo cross over stepsFinish with RIPSlide77

DEFENSIVE END DRILLS

HOOPSOne-man Pass RushTwo-Man ChaseFigure 8

Coaching Points:

Take-off

Body Lean

Feet

FinishSlide78

Defensive Tackles: Position Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What

is a Packer DT?

DT Goals

Position

chart4Tackling Drills5Hands Drills6Block Rec. Drills7Footwork and Hips Drills8

Pass Rush Drills

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WHAT IS A WAR EAGLE DT?

A War Eagle Defensive Tackle is a warrior

Is willing to do what it takes to win

Plays with emotion

Has great technique in stance, alignment, hands and steps

Never takes a play off

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DEFENSIVE TACKLE GOALS

No mental mistakes5 quarterback pressures/sacks as a unit

5 assisted, solo, or tackles for loss as a unit

Overall grade of 1.6 or better per game

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SECTION 3 – TECHNIQUES, POSITION CHART, READS, RUN RESPONSIBILITY, PASS RESPONSIBILITY, COACHING POINTS

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DT TECHNIQUE – Stance

Stance:

Feet are armpit width apart and staggered in a heel to toe relationship

Right handed stance=right foot back with right toe even with left heel

Left handed stance=left foot back with left toe even with the right heel

Butt is higher than helmet and weight is on down hand

Down hand is 6 inches in front of eye

Off hand is under chin ready to punch

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DT TECHNIQUE – Alignment

Alignment:

3 Technique

Inside hand is down and splitting the offensive guard in half

DT is tilted towards the guard to effectively squeeze a down block

1 Technique

Outside hand is down and even with the guard’s inside foot

Shoulders are

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DT TECHNIQUE – Hands and Steps

Hands and Steps:

3 Technique

Inside hand punches near number

Outside hand

punchs

near bicep

Inside foot replaces down hand

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ALIGNMENT

READS

RUN RESPONSIBILITY

PASS RESPONSIBILITY

COACHING POINTS

3 Technique

Outside Half of Offensive GuardOffensive GuardRun To: B gapRun Away: PursuitB Gap RushTilt toward guardSqueeze any down block and wrong shoulder in kick or trap1 TechniqueInside foot of Offensive GuardOffensive GuardRun To: A gapRun Away: PursuitA Gap RushWork for penetrationNed TechniqueOutside Half of CenterOffensive CenterRun To: A GapRun Away: PursuitA Gap RushGet hands on center and control the A gap2 TechniqueHead Up Offensive GuardLineman in direction of slantRun To: A or B Gap depending on stunt/BlitzRun Away: PursuitA or B Gap Rush depending on stunt/blitzUse proper slant technique to penetrate your assigned gap86Slide87

SECTION 4: TACKLING DRILLS

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2 PT EAGLE TACKLEVs bags or partners

COACHING POINTS

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EAGLE TACKLEWith a partner, shaded to Rt

/Lt side.Sink hips into a good football positionStep & tackle with near foot / near shoulderEyes upShoot “guns” which are 2 violent uppercuts

Grab the back of the shoulder pads and squeeze

Step on his toes which means roll hips and run feet

COACHING POINTS:

Focus on head placement with eyes up and neck “bulled”

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Box Tackle Players are in two lines on the edge of a 5 x 5 box

Players will progress through an angle tackle right, angle tackle left, and head up tackle

Coaching Points:

Tackler works inside out and doesn’t get over the top of the ball carrier

Ball carrier can cut back on angle’s forcing inside out path by tackler

Must get head across the ball carrier, shoot “guns” and run feet

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SHED TACKLE

SHED TACKLEOn whistle blocker will try to reach the DT. The DT will push/pull and rip, shedding the block.

The Ball Carrier will be coming at an angle where a good angle tackle will take place.

Make sure the Ball Carrier does not move until the block is shed.

SHRUG VATIATION

OL Does not try to reach but drive

DT works for

extention

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EXPLOSIONS

6 PT EXPLOSIONPlayers are on hands and knees shoot hands and rolling hips without stepping. On sled or with partners

3 PT EXPLOSION

Players are in a 3 point stance, shooting hands and taking two steps. on sled or with partners

Can come from distance with 2 bear crawls to emphasize pad level

2 PT EXPLOSION

Players are in a 2 point stance, shooting hands and take two steps. On sled or with partners

COACHING POINTSEyes upNeck “bulled”Thumbs up and elbows inGet feet “in the ground” as quickly as possibleKeep a big baseSlide94

HANDS REPLACE

HANDS REPLACETwo lines of players shuffle laterally down a line and take turn shooting hands for inside leverage

COACHING POINTS

Good football stance & stay in it without standing up.

Shoot hands violently in the OL’s breastplate and lock out

Tumbs

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Shoulders stay square. XXXXXXXXXXSlide95

SECTION 6: BLOCK RECOGNITION & DEFEAT DRILLS

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SQUEEZE AND WRONG SHOULDER

SQUEEZE AND WRONG SHOULDERDT is aligned on the outside man of a 3 man OLOL executes a trap scheme

DT squeezes and wrong shoulders the trapper

COACHING POINTS

Hit the inside thigh pad of the pulling guard with the outside shoulder pad

Rip up through the guard and square shoulders with the line of scrimmage

Exaggerate the rip

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2 ON 1 BLOCK RECOGNITION

2 ON 1 BLOCK RECOGNITIONDT aligns between two OL who perform a series of blocks on the DTBase-Anchor

Reach-Push/Pull and Rip

Down-Squeeze and WS

Double-Shrug and Rip or Limp Leg

Tackle Down-Sit and Spin

Scoop-Push/Pull and Rip

COACHING POINTSFocus on defeating the man you are aligned on firstDTDTDTDTDT

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INSIDE TRIANGLE

INSIDE TRIANGLETrap, Iso

, Power, Belly, Midline are all plays that can be ran.

DT’s recognize blocks and react accordingly

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TUFF MAN DRILL

TUFF MAN DRILLPlayers will work defeating blocks by running a 3 man gauntlet

At each blocker, players should steer and rip or shrug the blocker

Drill finishes with a form tackle on a dummy or player

COACHING POINTS

This is an effort/desire drill…a gut check drill

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SECTION 7: FOOTWORK AND HIPS DRILLS

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STANCES AND STARTS

STANCES AND STARTSTwo line of DT’s will line down in a proper right handed and left handed stance

On the coach’s movement, explode out of stance three yards and buzz feet

On the coach’s indicator, turn and sprint to the left or right

SLANT VARIATION

Execute slant technique to the left and right three yards and buzz feet

On the coach’s indicator, turn and sprint to the left or right

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COACHING POINTSLow pad levelEyes upShoot handsFinish through the cone\lineSwitch lines 2nd time through to work other stanceRep 3 Slant Right Rep 4 Slant LeftWork in the Chute if possibleX XX XX XX XCoachSlide102

BAGS

BAG DRILL 1DT’s will face coach and lateral shuffle through the bags

Go through each bag drill full speed and accelerate through the cone.

BAG DRILL 2

DT’s will face forward and frog hop through the bags

Outside of the last bag explode into a sprint through the cone

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Section 8: Pass Rush Drills

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HOOPS

HOOPSDT’s will line up on a hoop and sprint around its perimeter

Drills:

Circle Right

Circle Left

Figure 8

Rabbit

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COACHING POINTSInside lean with weight on inside footProper upper body movementSlide105

TOOL BOX

TOOL BOXPlayers will work various pass rush moves on a partner

Moves:

Pull Slide and Rip

Pull Slide and Wheel (Swim)

Chop

Spin

Bull and Jerk

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HAND FIGHT

HAND FIGHTSDT’s will face their partner shade to either the left or right

One side of the drill will place their outside arm on the breast plate of the opposite player

Players will “Wipe, Pin and Push” their partners arm ending up with their outside arm on the breast plate of the opposite player

The drill repeats with the opposite player

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COACHING POINTS

Hand speed and quickness are critical

Coach can add in an element of movement once mastered from a stand still Wipe the elbowPin the elbowPush the elbowSlide107

1 ON 1 PASS RUSH

1 ON 1 PASS RUSH3 DT’s, shaded to one side or the other, will work various pass rush moves on 3 OL

One DT at a time at a rapid fire pace

Flip sides with all 3 DT once they’ve been through once and go again

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COACHING POINTS

DT’s must have and execute a pass rush plan

3 seconds to tag the dummy QB

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CORNERS: POSITION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is a Packer

Corner

Goals

Corner Terminology4Corner technique5Corner tackling drills6Corner coverage drills7Corner footwork drills109Slide110

1.WHAT IS A PACKER CORNER?

A Packer corner is a leader on and off the field.

Someone who is greedy when the ball is in the air.

Someone who is not afraid to sell out every play.

Someone who is not afraid to play man-to-man coverage and well as drop into a zone

Someone who is an aggressive tackler on both the run and the pass.

Someone who knows and understands situations throughout a game. (down and distance, receiver formation leverage, etc…)

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2. CORNER GOALS

Be aggressive to the ball

No loafs

No big plays

Win the ball in the air

Take advantage of the ability to change momentum in a game.

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3. Cornerback Terminology

In phase- Having control of the route and have “cut the rope”. In Man-to-Man coverage this is the time to take a look at the quarterback

Cut the rope-Corners should pretend that a rope is pulling the receiver from the receivers chest to the goal line. Objective for Corners is to “cut the rope” with his hand going across the chest of the receiver

Rear View-When in deep zone coverage, corners should drop over the top of the widest receiver and continue to stay over the top keeping this receiver in his rear view

Third Eye-When cutting the rope corners should use their hand as a 3

eye to be able to see the receiver without looking at them

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4. CORNER TECHNIQUE – Stance & First Step

Stance:

Feet staggered, weight on the inside part of our feet

Width just outside the armpits

Head on the inside shoulder pad of the receiver

In zone foot closest to the receiver should be up

In man foot closest to the offensive line should be up

Flat back

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FORMATION

READS

RUN RESPONSIBILITY

PASS RESPONSIBILITY

COACHING POINTS

COVER 2 CB

2 RB SET UNDER CENTEREnd man on the line of scrimmageSpill player for safetyFlatsJam receiver to the inside and heavy help on the run. 2 RB SET SHOTGUNEnd man on the line of scrimmageSpill player for safetyFlatsJam receiver to the inside and heavy help on the run. 1 RB UNDER CENTEREnd man on the line of scrimmageSpill player for safetyFlatsJam receiver to the inside and heavy help on the run. 1 RB SHOTGUNEnd man on the line of scrimmageSpill player for safetyFlatsJam receiver to the inside and heavy help on the run. 115Slide116

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FORMATION

READS

RUN RESPONSIBILITY

PASS RESPONSIBILITY

COACHING POINTS

MAN

COVERAGE CB

2 RB SET UNDER CENTERHips of #1None#1 man-to –manIn your stance feet should be staggered w/ your foot closest to the man up. Corner should have inside leverage.Eyes are on hips of man2 RB SET SHOTGUNHips of #1None#1 man-to –manIn your stance feet should be staggered w/ your foot closest to the man up. Corner should have inside leverage.Eyes are on hips of man1 RB UNDER CENTERHips of #1None#1 man-to –manIn your stance feet should be staggered w/ your foot closest to the man up. Corner should have inside leverage.Eyes are on hips of man1 RB SHOTGUNHips of #1None#1 man-to –manIn your stance feet should be staggered w/ your foot closest to the man up. Corner should have inside leverage.Eyes are on hips of manSlide117

POSITION

FORMATION

READS

RUN RESPONSIBILITY

PASS RESPONSIBILITY

COACHING POINTS

Cover 3 Corner

2 RB SET UNDER CENTER

End man on the line of scrimmageLate spill player for safetyDeep outside hash Foot closest to the offensive line should be up. After getting your read, drop over the top of the widest man in your zone2 RB SET SHOTGUNEnd man on the line of scrimmageLate spill player for safetyDeep outside hash Foot closest to the offensive line should be up. After getting your read, drop over the top of the widest man in your zone1 RB UNDER CENTEREnd man on the line of scrimmageLate spill player for safetyDeep outside hash Foot closest to the offensive line should be up. After getting your read, drop over the top of the widest man in your zone1 RB SHOTGUNEnd man on the line of scrimmageLate spill player for safetyDeep outside hash Foot closest to the offensive line should be up. After getting your read, drop over the top of the widest man in your zoneSlide118

POSITION

FORMATION

READS

RUN RESPONSIBILITY

PASS RESPONSIBILITY

COACHING POINTS

Cover 4 Corner

2 RB SET UNDER CENTER

End man on the line of scrimmageLate spill player for safetyDeep outside numberFoot closest to the offensive line should be up. After getting your read, drop over the top of the widest man in your zone2 RB SET SHOTGUNEnd man on the line of scrimmageLate spill player for safetyDeep outside number Foot closest to the offensive line should be up. After getting your read, drop over the top of the widest man in your zone1 RB UNDER CENTEREnd man on the line of scrimmageLate spill player for safetyDeep outside numberFoot closest to the offensive line should be up. After getting your read, drop over the top of the widest man in your zone1 RB SHOTGUNEnd man on the line of scrimmageLate spill player for safetyDeep outside numberFoot closest to the offensive line should be up. After getting your read, drop over the top of the widest man in your zoneSlide119

POSITION

FORMATION

READS

RUN RESPONSIBILITY

PASS RESPONSIBILITY

COACHING POINTS

Cover 2 read

2 RB SET UNDER CENTER

#2 receiver/threat to your sideLate spill player for safetyMan on #1 unless #2 threat comes at corner within 7 yds. Foot closest to the offensive line should be up. After 7 yards eyes go to the hips of #1 and lock man2 RB SET SHOTGUNEnd man on the line of scrimmageLate spill player for safetyMan on #1 unless #2 threat comes at corner within 7 ydsFoot closest to the offensive line should be up. After 7 yards eyes go to the hips of #1 and lock man1 RB UNDER CENTEREnd man on the line of scrimmageLate spill player for safetyMan on #1 unless #2 threat comes at corner within 7 ydsFoot closest to the offensive line should be up. After 7 yards eyes go to the hips of #1 and lock man1 RB SHOTGUNEnd man on the line of scrimmageLate spill player for safetyMan on #1 unless #2 threat comes at corner within 7 ydsFoot closest to the offensive line should be up. After 7 yards eyes go to the hips of #1 and lock manSlide120

5. Tackling Drills

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Close the Distance

Defender and ball carrier start 12 yard away from each otherOn the whistle BC will start running straight down the line as the defender starts to work downhill towards ball carrier.

While running ball carrier will include breaks in which he will slow down to ½ speed

When ball carrier slows down, defender will go it a shuffle

Once defender gets close he will then wrap up and drive ball carrier.

Coaching Points:

Low pad level throughout the drill

Defender should be a yard behind ball carrier ready to play cut back

Defender should use pursuit angles to work back over the top121BCDEF¾ speed½ speedSprintShuffle12 yardsSlide122

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COACHING POINTS

Focus is on head placement, wrapping & squeezing.

Roll tackling will also be taught

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Shimmy Tackle

Ball carrier and defender start 7 yards away from each otherOn the first whistle defender will sprint toward ball carrier

On the second whistle defender will chop their feet still moving forward with 6” steps (Come to Balance)

On the third whistle ball carrier will ¾ speed jog either direction left or right.

Defender will close the distance, wrap up and make the tackle.

Coaching points

Head goes on the outside of the ball carrier

Defender aiming point should be the logo on the pants hip

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Gauntlet

To start this drill 3 blockers will be in a straight line five yards apart with a pop up dummy in the back with the corner facing the blockers.The objective is for the Corner to get to the pop up dummy by any means necessary

The blockers job is to keep the corner away from the pop up dummy for as long as possible

Blockers can only be engaged one at a time and are active in the drill until the DB touches the bag

Coaching points:

Beat the man in front of you.

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Cowboy Drill

Defender will start facing 2 blockers and a ball carrier at an angle down the line. The first blocker will attempt to block high on the corner

The second block will be a chop block

After the corner successfully fights off both blocks he will then fit and make an angle tackle

Coaching Points:

Corners should rip through the first block

Corners should put hands on shoulder pads and force second blocker the ground

Corners should fit with pad level emphasis being at the pants logo with head on the outside of the ball carrier.

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6. Coverage Drills

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Double Move

Defender and WR will start on the same line facing each other with 5 yards distance between.The first whistle will start the defender into a back pedal

The defender will then back pedal around a cone 5 yards behind him.

After he reaches the cone the defender will then plant and drive forward toward the receiver. (T-Step)

Once the defender gets within 3 yards of the WR the coach blows a second whistle to start him down field.

Defender will then have to forward plant open up and work his way to back to being in phase with the receiver

A ball will then be thrown down field for the defender to make a play

Coaching Points:

Corner should not round his t-stepAfter receiver releases down field corner should focus on using hands to slow initial momentum of receiver and gain leverage over the top.When ball is thrown defender should go up and catch the ball at it’s highest point127WRCBack PedalSprintForward plant and engageWork to get in phase with the receiverSlide128

3 Square

3 wide receivers and a defender will create a box 10yds x 10yds away from each otherOn the whistle the defender will sprint to the middle of all three receivers

After the defender reaches the middle he will then break to whichever receiver the quarterback throws to.

Coaching points:

Read the eyes and shoulders of the quarterback to get your break point

All breaks should be straight lines

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Mirror

WR and Corner will line up face to face with 2yd spacing in between. On the whistle the WR will shuffle back and forth going 5yds in either direction

The Corner will then mirror the receivers moves

Coaching Points:

Corner’s should try to make his hips match with the receiver

Corner’s eyes should remain on the hips

Corner’s should be able to use hands as needed to stay in front

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Feel the Pressure

A WR and C should line up shoulder to shoulder facing opposite directions.On the whistle the receiver will run a fade while the corner has to flip his hips and get in phase with the receiver.

The quarterback will then throw a ball which the defender will have to make a play.

Coaching points:

Corners will have to use hands in order to stay over the top.

Corners should not look back at the QB until he is in phase and has “cut the rope” of the receiver.

Corners should catch the ball at it’s highest point.

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SAFETIES: POSITION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is a

Packer

Safety?

Safety Position

Goals

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WHAT IS A PACKER SAFETY?

Intelligence-

Packer

DBs have to be able to think about game situations, the coverage, the formation, and be able to fit into the system.

Accountability

- Play for the guy beside you. This is not a blame game. Own your mistakes and make sure they do not happen again.

Servant Leadership

- TEAM before ME. Give credit to others. Put what is best for the TEAM ahead of what is best for YOU.

Great Effort- Maximum output all the time. Never coast. We must be full speed all the time. We will not tolerate lazy or half speed. Athletic Ability- Best athletes on the field. Must have great speed and agility. Packer DBs will make plays on the football. Strive for Excellence- Never settle for being average or “good enough”. Good is the enemy of great. Being average is like the plague. Avoid it at all costs. Sell out to being GREAT.Confident- Walk on the field with a chip on your shoulder. You own your portion of the coverage. WANT them to throw the ball at you. Short Memory- Mistakes will happen. Learn from it and move on. Do NOT let 1 bad play become several bad plays. Toughness (Physical, Mental, Competitive) Physical- Tackle and be physical in coverage. Physically dominate the opponent. Mental- Short memory. Competitive- Be GREAT in big moments. You earned the right to play in big games. SHOW why you have earned it. Fear cannot be a factor. 133Slide134

SAFETY GOALS

Lead the Defensive Coverage!Communicate EVERY SNAP!

Be Aggressive through the football.

No Mental Mistakes!

Impact the game for our team.

Be GREAT in BIG SITUATIONS!!!!!

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SAFETIES TECHNIQUE – Stance & First Step

A. StanceStaggered stance, with your inside foot in front.

Feet are parallel, shoulder width apart with a bend at the hips.

Most important thing to remember is to always have a good base, shoulders over your toes. The stance may vary slightly according to position or ability.

B. Start

1. Start begins with a good stance

2. For safeties, we will take 1 read step and a bounce.

3. Allow shoulders to gradually come up, and stay in front of hips. When leaving your stance, do not lean backwards.

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POSITION CHART – Reads, Run Responsibilities, Pass Responsibilities, & Coaching Points

POSITION

FORMATION

READS

RUN RESPONSIBILITY

PASS RESPONSIBILITY

COACHING POINTS

FREE

SAFETY2 RB SET UNDER CENTEREnd man on LOS. For low/high hat. #2 for responsibilityRun To: Fill based on the fit of the DE. Run Away: Slam as a cutback player Curl to Vertical on the release of #2Bounce and be sureMake the DE RightCommunicate 2 RB SET SHOTGUNEnd man on LOS. For low/high hat. #2 for responsibilityRun To: Fill based on the fit of the DE. Run Away: Slam as a cutback player Curl to Vertical on the release of #2Think RunMust fill alleySingle WR side can play tighter1 RB UNDER CENTEREnd man on LOS. For low/high hat. #2 for responsibilityRun To: Fill based on the fit of the DE. Run Away: Slam as a cutback player Curl to Vertical on the release of #2Pass set Down and Dist. Bounce and Be sure1 RB SHOTGUNEnd man on LOS. For low/high hat. #2 for responsibilityRun To: Fill based on the fit of the DE. Run Away: Slam as a cutback player Curl to Vertical on the release of #2Pass set Down and Dist. Bounce and Be sure137Slide138

POSITION

FORMATION

READS

RUN RESPONSIBILITY

PASS RESPONSIBILITY

COACHING POINTS

STRONG

SAFETY

2 RB SET UNDER CENTEREnd man on LOS. For low/high hat. #2 for responsibilityRun To: Fill based on the fit of the DE. Run Away: Slam as a cutback player Curl to Vertical on the release of #2Bounce and be sureMake the DE RightCommunicate 2 RB SET SHOTGUNEnd man on LOS. For low/high hat. #2 for responsibilityRun To: Fill based on the fit of the DE. Run Away: Slam as a cutback player Curl to Vertical on the release of #2Think RunMust fill alleySingle WR side can play tighter1 RB UNDER CENTEREnd man on LOS. For low/high hat. #2 for responsibilityRun To: Fill based on the fit of the DE. Run Away: Slam as a cutback player Curl to Vertical on the release of #2Pass set Down and Dist. Bounce and Be sure1 RB SHOTGUNEnd man on LOS. For low/high hat. #2 for responsibilityRun To: Fill based on the fit of the DE. Run Away: Slam as a cutback player Curl to Vertical on the release of #2Pass set Down and Dist. Bounce and Be sureSlide139

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Tackling in the Secondary

There are 4 main parts of a “textbook” tackle 1. Hands:

Your hands should remain at your side in the moments leading up to the tackle

so that you can explode them upward at the moment of impact. You should imagine that

your hands are like guns in the holsters, and at the moment of impact, you are pulling

your pistols. Throw your hands under the respective armpits of the ball-carrier and

squeeze your chest as if you were doing a shoulder fly lift.

2. Knees: Starting from a balanced stance, you should drive your knees upward and intoyour opponent as you tackle. Your knees should continue to drive as you make impactand not stop throughout the tackle. This will help you to “run through” the ball-carrier. 3. Hips: Your hips are the most important part of the tackle. Good hip movement comesfrom first having a proper stance and body position prior to the tackle. We help maintaingood body position by utilizing the “shuffle” technique right before impact, which getsyour center of gravity low enough to use all of your leg power when you explode into theball carrier. 4. Eyes: Your eyes are important for two reasons. The first is obvious, to see what youare hitting. Remember to keep your head up. Never use your helmet to tackle. Insteadwe teach that you use your eyes to tackle the ball carrier. When you are ready toexplode into the tackle, throw your “eyes to the sky” and this will help guide themomentum of your hips and arms at the proper angle to drive your whole body throughthe ball carrier and force your momentum onto his.140Slide141

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COACHING POINTS

Focus is on head placement, wrapping & squeezing.

Roll tackling will also be taught

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EAGLE TACKLEWith a partner, shaded to

Rt/Lt side.Sink hips into a good LB positionStep & tackle with near foot / near shoulderEyes on thighs

2 arms / 2 legs

Wrap & squeeze

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COACHING POINTS:

Focus on head placement

Arms shooting, wrapping up, & squeezing

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OPEN FIELD TACKLING

OPEN FIELD TACKLINGRB will run inside designated cone.

LB will close the distance as fast as possible targeting with eyes on near hip taking the inside position away from the RB.

Once distance is closed, gather balance by getting hips low in a good tackling position.

Head will cross the body aiming for the opposite arm and football.

Arms and hips will explode upward, wrapping around and grabbing cloth in order to squeeze the RB.

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COACHING POINTS

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Block Destruction Drills

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The Cage Drill

Drill: Cage Drill ( 3 step progression ) Purpose: To teach technique of defeating stalk block. Fit Position Lock Out Position Shed Position 1. Hair line under chin 1. Explode ankles, knees and hips 1. Violently throw defender to side

2. Hands fit on outer chest 2. Lock out arms for separation 2. After shed step and replace

3. Bend ankles, knees and hips 3. Hands at eye level 3. Make tackle

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Footwork/Coverage Drills

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