2008 merchant marine defense

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DEFENSIVE

PLAYBOOK

2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COACH PLAYER I. INTRODUCTION P. 3 P. 3 Huddle P. 3 P. 3 At the Line of Scrimmage Procedure P. 4 P. 4 Alignment & Technique Numbering P. 5 P. 5 Defensive Pass Zones P. 6 P. 6 Formations & Backfield Sets P. 7 P. 7 Personnel Group Terminology P. 10 P. 10 Motions P. 11 P. 11

II. DEFENSES (FRONTS) P. 14 P. 14 Okie P. 14 P. 14 Bulldog P. 48 P. 48 Cowboy P. 56 XXX Black P. 61 XXX Even P. 75 XXX Bronco P. 99 P. 56 Pro P. 106 XXX Blue P. 111 P. 63 Red P. 116 XXX White P. 120 P. 68

III. COVERAGE P. 124 P. 72 Adjustments P. 125 P. 73 Pass Route Terminology P. 128 P. 76 Coverage Tags P. 131 P. 79 Coverage List P. 132 P. 80 Base / 7-Man Coverages P. 135 P. 83 8-Man Coverages P. 161 P. 109 Man to Man Coverages P. 173 P. 121 Red Zone / Goal Line Coverages P. 194 P. 130 Zone Blitz / 6-Man Coverages P. 205 P. 137

IV. BLITZ P. 225 P. 157 Okie & White Blitz P. 225 P. 157 Bulldog Blitz P. 260 P. 192 Even & Pro Blitz P. 281 XXX Blue Blitz P. 291 P. 213 Bronco Blitz P. 302 P. 224

V. GOAL LINE DEFENSE P. 309 P. 231

VI. SHORT YARDAGE DEFENSE P. 320 P. 239

VII. DEFENSIVE LINE GAMES P. 325 P. 244

VIII. MISCELLANEOUS P. 328 P. 247 Option Rules P. 329 P. 248 Tight End Trade Rules P. 330 P. 249 Unbalanced P. 332 P. 251 Punt Safe P. 336 P. 255 Muddle Huddle P. 340 P. 259 Garbage Rules P. 341 P. 260 Pass Protections P. 342 XXX

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USMMA DEFENSE We will employ an odd front as our base defense. Built into our 50 scheme will be complimentary fronts,

line stunts and a multiple blitz package. We will also have the ability to play 4-3, 4-4, 6-1, 4-6, 3-3 and

Nickel fronts within our defensive package.

I. Huddle

A. Alignment

1. The entire defense will face the sideline.

2. The Nose will set the huddle 1 yard from the ball.

3. The DTs and OLBs will align according to the side of the ball they play

on.

4. The Mike will call the signals and the Dime will align in the front row.

5. The FS will also call signals. The Anchor will always align in the back

row, behind the LB.

6. The CBs will align according to the side of the ball they play on and

will be at the end of the huddle.

7. The front will bend over, hands on knees, back straight & head up.

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N

USMMA M DT DT

SIDELINE S W

FS D A

CB CB

B. Huddle Procedure

1. The Nose will set the huddle and call Huddle.

2. Once the defense hears Huddle there should be silence and all of

the players should see our sideline as the huddle is formed

3. The Anchor will give the Down & Distance.

4. The Mike will give the front and the stunt (e.g. Okie Drive Tight).

5. The FS will give the coverage (e.g. 6-5)

6. The FS will say Ready and the team responds with Hit as they clap

and break the huddle.

C. Calling Line Stunts / Complimentary Alignments

1. Stunts and complimentary alignments may be called in the huddle in

2 ways:

a) The Mike may predetermine the side of the stunt by

saying To, meaning the side of strength or Away,

meaning the side away from strength.

b) The Mike may say Tight, in the huddle. This

means that the Mike will give direction at the LOS.

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II. At the Line Procedure

A. Declaring Strength

1. The Anchor will declare strength with either an Anchor right or

Anchor left call.

2. When the ball is on the hash, the Anchor will align to the field.

3. If a Special call is given in the huddle, the Anchor will align to the

boundary if the formation dictates.

4. In the MOF, the Anchor will align to the side dictated by the formation

strength. The most dangerous passing threat dictates formation strength.

B. Coverage Calls

1. The FS will call adjusted coverages after the offensive set is

recognized.

a) The other DBs, OLBs & LBs will repeat the FS call.

C. Tight Call

1. Mike will always make a Tight Call. (Tight Left or Tight Right)

2. When Tight is used in conjunction with a frontage stunt or a comp

alignment, the Mike must give the front direction at the LOS.

3. According to the opponents formation, a Gee or Haw call will be

given.

a) Gee moves the front right.

b) Haw moves the front left.

D. OLB-DT Communication

1. The OLBs will make a You or Me call to the DTs.

a) Me signifies the OLB will be on the LOS (Press).

b) You signifies the OLB will be off in coverage.

c) The You Me call will tell the DT if he is a contain pass rusher.

E. Stem / Random

1. The front will stem on the command of Move given by the Mike.

a) When two fronts are called (e.g. Okie Move Even), the Mike will

stem the defense by calling Move.

2. When one front and/or stunt is called in the huddle, it is a Random

situation for the entire defense.

a) The Nose will call Ronnie for right, telling the front to align to

the right of its final alignment.

b) The Nose will call Louie for left, telling the front to align to the

left of its final alignment.

c) The Nose will call Deuce for a double eagle alignment.

d) The LINEBACKERS and SECONDARY will based on their rules.

3. If a Now call is given in the huddle, the defense will align in the

defense called and nobody will stem.

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NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR ALIGNMENTS AND TECHNIQUES

7 6 6i 5 4 4i 3 2 2i 1 0 1 2i 2 3 4i 4 5 6i 6 7 8i 8 9

0 Technique: Head up on Center

1 Technique: Outside Leverage on Center

2i Technique: Inside Leverage on Guard

2 Technique: Head up on Guard

3 Technique: Outside Leverage on Guard

4i Technique: Inside Leverage on Tackle

4 Technique: Head up on Tackle

5 Technique: Outside Leverage on Tackle

6i Technique: Inside Leverage on Tight End

6 Technique: Head up on Tight End

7 Technique: Outside Leverage on Tight End

8i Technique: Inside Leverage on Wing

8 Technique: Head up on Wing

9 Technique: Outside Leverage on Wing

NOTE: WHEN A 0 IS ADDED TO THE TECHNIQUE, IT INDICATES THE MAN

IS OFF THE BALL AT LB DEPTH

D D C B A A B C

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DEFENSIVE PASS ZONES

1. DELAY: Area from LOS to 5 yds in depth extending across the entire width of the field.

2. HOOK: Area from the LOS to 12 yds in depth extending from TE to TE.

3. CURL: Area from LOS to 12 yds in depth extending from TE to 5 yds outside the hash.

4. FLAT: Area from LOS to 12 yds in depth extending from 5 yds outside the hash to the sideline.

5. HOLE: Area encompassing the Hook area, but extending to a depth of 20 yards.

6. FADE: Area between 12 and 20 yds deep extending out on an angle from the #s to the sideline.

7. 1/4: Area from 12 yds to the end line dividing the field equally into 4 parts.

8. 1/3: Area from 12 yds to the end line divided equally by the hash marks.

9. 1/2: Area from 12 yds to the end line dividing the field equally from the MOF to the sideline.

DELAY DELAY

DELAY

FLAT FLAT CURL HOOK CURL

FADE FADE HOLE

1/3 1/3 1/3

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FORMATIONS (Strength is Always Left)

PRO

TWINS

SPREAD

FLANK

ACE

JOKER KINGS

TENS

(pro strength)

JACKS

(twins strength)

QUEENS TRIPS

QUEENS

ACE TRIPS

Y

Y

Y H

Y H

Y Y

Y

Y

H Y

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FORMATIONS / BACKFIELD SETS

I

I WEAK

SPLIT WEAK

(when B is weak)

POWER I

BONE

GUN: One back Gun uses Strong/Weak to

declare back alignment

FAR

NEAR

I STRONG

A B

SPLIT STRONG

(when B is strong) A

B

ONE BACK: We do not tag one back sets if

back is behind QB. If back is offset, we use

Near/Far.

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FORMATIONS continued

SPREAD BONE

BONE FLANK

UNBALANCED

**Any unbalanced set**

FLIP

EMPTY 3/2

WING

NASTY

(WR aligned 2-4 yds from OT)

BROKEN BONE

SLOT

BUNCH

TE FLEX

(TE aligned 2-4 yds from OT)

WR

TE

WR/RB/TE is aligned tight to OT WR/RB/TE is aligned tight to TE

When 3 receivers are aligned close

together in Trips formation No Backs in Backfield

When the #2 receiver is off the LOS

in Twins, Spread or Jacks formation

EMPTY 4/1

No Backs in Backfield

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PERSONNEL GROUPING TERMINOLOGY

The following is a description of each personnel group and the players that make up

each set. The number in brackets refers to the number of Backs and TEs.

REGULAR 2 Backs (A and B), 1 TE (Y),2 WRs (X and Z) [21]

ACE 1 Back (A), 2 TEs (Y and H), 2 WRs (X and Z) [12]

POKER 1 Back (A),1 TE (Y), 3 WRs (X, Z, and K) [11]

SPREAD 2 Backs (A and B), 0 TEs, 3 WRs (X, Z and W) [20]

QUEENS 1 Back (A), 0 TEs, 4 WRs (X, Z, W and K) [10]

FLUSH 0 Backs, 0 TEs, 5 WRs (X, Z, W, K and N) [05]

FLANK 2 Backs (A and B), 2 TEs, 1 WR (Z) [22]

HEAVY 3 Backs (A, B and F), 2 TEs (Y and H), 0 WRs [32]

JUMBO 2 Backs (A and B), 3 TEs (Y, H and R), 0 WRs [23]

BONE 3 Backs (A, B and F), 1 TE (Y), 1 WR (X) [31]

ROYAL 0 Backs, 1 TE (Y), 4 WRs (X, Z, W and K) [01]

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MOTION

ZAC: Extended motion across the formation. This motion will always be by Z unless it

is tagged with a letter.

Example: Zac to I Weak Twins Lt

(Z would motion)

Example: K Zac to Joker Rt

(K would motion)

ZIN: Short motion toward the formation. This motion will always be by Z unless it

is tagged with a letter.

Example: Zin to I Str Pro Rt

(Z would motion)

Example: K Zin to Kings Rt

(K would motion)

ZOOM: Reverse motion into the formation and back. This motion will always be by Z unless it is

tagged with a letter.

Example: Zoom to Pro Rt

(Z would motion)

Example: K Zoom to Kings Rt

(K would motion)

HI: Motion into the backfield by a wide receiver. This motion will always be by Z unless it is

tagged with a letter.

Example: Hi to Gun Split Pro Lt

(Z would motion)

Example: K Hi to Gun Split Spread Rt

(K would motion)

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MOTION continued

FLOW:

FLOP:

FIN:

Motion by B, H, or Y across the

formation.

Example: B Flow to Pro Slot Rt

(B would motion)

Example: H Flow to Pro Slot Rt

(H would motion)

Reverse motion into the formation and

back by B, H, or Y.

Example: H Flow to Pro Wing Rt

(H would motion)

Example: Y Flow to Pro Y Slot Lt

(Y would motion)

Two step motion into the formation by B,

H, or Y.

Example: H Fin to I Str Pro Rt

(H would motion)

Example: B Fin to I Wk Twins Rt

(B would motion)

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MOTION continued

FAT:

SAIL:

WHIP:

Motion by B or H from either an I,

Strong, or Weak alignment to another I,

Strong, or Weak alignment.

Example: Fat to I Str Pro Rt

(B would motion)

Example: Fat to I Str Twins Lt

(B would motion)

Motion by A (tailback) from his alignment

to a strong-side receiver

Example: Sail to Joker Rt

Motion by A (tailback) from his alignment

to a weak-side receiver

Example: Whip to Jacks Lt

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OKIE

DEFENSE

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OKIE DEFENSE

MOVEMENTS:

1. Drive: To / Away / Tight / Split / Maroon

2. Angle: To / Away / Tight / Split / Maroon

3. Nose: To / Away / Tight / Split / Maroon

4. Slant: To / Away / Tight / Split / Maroon

5. In: To / Away / Tight / Split / Maroon

6. Pinch: To / Away / Tight / Split / Maroon

7. Loop: To / Away / Tight / Split / Maroon

8. Gut: To / Away / Tight / Split / Maroon

**Rule Breaker Coverage**

COMPLIMENTARY ALIGNMENTS:

1. Thug

2. Philly:

3. Eagle: To / Away / Tight / Split **Rule Breaker Coverage**

4. Double Eagle

5. Buzzard: To / Away / Tight / Split **Rule Breaker Coverage**

6. Double Buzzard

7. Shade: To / Away / Tight / Split / Maroon

8. Raven: To / Away / Tight / Split **Rule Breaker Coverage**

9. Hustler: To / Away / Tight / Split

10. Hawk

11. Cover: To / Away / Tight / Split

12. Blanket: To / Away / Tight / Split

13. Stack: To / Away / Tight / Split

14. Flyer: To / Away / Tight / Split

15. Auto: Front and Call based on Game Plan

COMBINATION FRONTS

1. Check with ME

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T N T C

C

S

M D

W

A

F

Strong Tackle Align: 5 Tech

Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read

Weak Tackle Align: 5 Tech

Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech Toes @ 4 yards

Key: Triangle (Guard-Back-Ball)

Resp: Basic Read

Sam Align: 7 Tech-TE; Ghost-SE

Key: Triangle (TE/OT-Back-Ball)

Resp: Basic Read

Will Align: 7 Tech-TE; Ghost-SE


Resp: Basic Read (Outside Leverage)

Mike Align: 30 Tech Toes @ 4 yards


Resp: Basic Read

OKIE

ASSIGNMENTS

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T N T C

C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Thug Tech:

Play Man behind OTs block Responsible for Gap opposite OTs block

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Thug Tech


Key: Tackle

Resp: Thug Tech

Dime Align: 30 Tech Toes @ 4 yards


Resp: Thug Read



Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read (Outside Leverage)

Mike Align: 30 Tech Toes @ 4 yards


Resp: Thug Read;

Play Gap outside

adjacent DLineman

OKIE THUG

ASSIGNMENTS

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OKIE ANGLE AWAY

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A

F


Key: Guard feel Tackle

Resp: Drive

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Guard feel Center

Resp: Drive


Key: Tackle

Resp: Drive

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball To-B Gap

Ball Away-Cut Back Opposite A Gap


Key: Triangle

Resp: Play Man Behind TE


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball To-C/D Gap

Ball Away-Cut Back Near A Gap

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: All Odd Digit Coverages

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OKIE ANGLE TO

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Drive

Nose Align: 0 Tech


Resp: Drive



Resp: Drive

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle




Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle


Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball To-B Gap


ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: All Even Digit Coverages

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OKIE ANGLE TIGHT

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A F

NOTE:

Vs. TWO TEs Angle Goes Strong Vs. NO TEs Angle Goes Weak

HAW Cover 6

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A

F

GEE Cover 5

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OKIE ANGLE MAROON

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A F

NOTES:

1. Angle goes to the Offset Back

2. If No Offset Back Use Tight Rules (To TE) 3. Coverage Rules: Double Digit (Even/Odd)

a) Offset Back Strong-1st Digit; Offset Back Weak-2nd Digit

b) No Offset Back Use My Call Rules (TE) 4. All Positions Normal Alignment Key Responsibilities for Okie Drive/Angle Defense

HAW Cover 6

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A

F

GEE Cover 5

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OKIE NOSE AWAY

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech


Resp: Drive


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball To-B Gap



Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball To-B Gap


ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: Any Zone

NOTE: Can Also Call To or Tight or Split

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OKIE SLANT AWAY

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A

F



Resp: Slant

Nose Align: 0 Tech


Resp: Slant


Key: TE feel Tackle

Resp: Slant

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball To-B Gap



Key: Triangle



Key: Triangle

Resp: Step Outside; Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle



ASSIGNMENTS


NOTE: Can also Call Tight: Two Digit (Even/Odd) Can also Call To: All Even Digit Coverages

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OKIE IN

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A

F



Resp: Slant Inside

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Slant Inside

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Ball To-Look to Scrape


Key: Triangle



Key: Triangle


Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: Zeros Mac 1) To Must Use Odd Digit 2) Away Must Use Even Digit 3) Tight Must Use Two Digit (Odd/Even) NOTE: Primarily a Short Yardage Defense

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OKIE PINCH

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A

F



Resp: Slant Inside

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Slant Inside

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Sam Align: 7 Tech

Key: Tackle Feel TE

Resp: Fire

Will Align: 7 Tech

Key: Tackle Feel TE

Resp: Fire

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: Zeros Mac 1) To Must Use Odd Digit 2) Away Must Use Even Digit 3) Tight Must Use Two Digit (Odd/Even)

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OKIE GUT TIGHT

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A

F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Execute Tex Stunt

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Play Man Behind QB

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

TE Side - Look to Scrape


Key: TE side Ball; SE side - Tackle Resp: TE side - Fire Inside Behind DT to A Gap SE side Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

TE Side - Look to Scrape

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: **RULE BREAKER**

1) To Must Use Odd Digit 2) Away Must Use Even Digit 3) Split Must Use Two Digit (Even/Odd) 3) Tight Must Use Two Digit (Odd/Even)


Key: TE side Ball; SE side - Tackle Resp: TE side - Fire Inside Behind DT to A Gap SE side Basic Read

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PHILLY

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A F

Strong Tackle Align: 4i Tech

Key: Guard

Resp: Read Guard Feel Tackle

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read

Weak Tackle Align: 4i Tech

Key: Guard

Resp: Read Guard Feel Tackle

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Ball To-Scrape C Gap


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES:

Can Play All Coverages

Must be Aware that the DT Must Contain from a 4i Technique

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OKIE EAGLE AWAY

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read



Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Will Align: 7 Tech-TE; Loose 5 Tech-SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: **RULE BREAKER** All Even Digit Coverages

NOTE: Can Call: Eagle Away Nose To Even Digit Coverages Eagle Away Nose Away Even Digit Coverages

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OKIE EAGLE TO

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A

F


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Sam Align: 7 Tech-TE; Loose 5 Tech-SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: **RULE BREAKER** All Odd Digit Coverages

NOTE: Can Call: Eagle To Nose To Odd Digit Coverages Eagle To Nose Away Odd Digit Coverages

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OKIE EAGLE TIGHT

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A

F

COVERAGES: **RULE BREAKER** Two Digit (Odd/Even) (e.g. Eagle My Call 5-6)

NOTE: Can Also Call: Eagle Tight Nose Split Odd/Even Coverage

HAW Cover 5

T N T

C

C

S M D

W

A F

GEE Cover 6

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OKIE EAGLE SPLIT

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read, Drive My Call


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read, Drive My Call

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: Two Digit Coverages (Even/Odd) or any Zeros

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OKIE DOUBLE EAGLE

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A

F


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: All Zeros and Mac Coverages

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OKIE BUZZARD AWAY

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 50 Tech

Key: Triangle (Through Guard)

Resp: Basic Read

Ball To-C Gap


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS


NOTE: Can Call: Okie Buzzard To Odd Digit Coverages

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OKIE DOUBLE BUZZARD

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 50 Tech


Resp: Basic Read

Ball To-C Gap


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 50 Tech


Resp: Basic Read

Ball To-C Gap

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: All Zeros and Mac Coverages

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OKIE SHADE TO

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 1 Tech to Anchor

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard Feel Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball To-B Gap


ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: All Even Digit Coverages

NOTE: Can Also Call: Okie Shade Away Odd Digit Coverages Okie Shade Tight Two Digit (Even/Odd) Coverages

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OKIE RAVEN AWAY

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A

F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 50 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Ball To Do Not Step Inside


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS


NOTE: Can Also Call: Okie Raven To Odd Digit Coverages Okie Raven Tight Two Digit (Odd/Even) Coverages

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OKIE HUSTLER TIGHT

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A F



Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech


Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 50 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: Two Digit Coverages (Even/Odd), Zeros or Mac Coverages

[Raven Tight / Nose Tight / Eagle Split]

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HAWK

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A

F


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 50 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: Zeros or Mac Coverages

NOTE: Primarily a Short Yardage Alignment Defense

[Eagle To / Raven Away]

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OKIE COVER TIGHT

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 2i Tech

Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: Two Digit (Even/Odd) Coverages

NOTE: Can Also Call: Okie Cover To All Even Digit Coverages Okie Cover Away All Odd Digit Coverages

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OKIE BLANKET TIGHT

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 3 Tech

Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: Two Digit (Even/Odd) Coverages

NOTE: Can Also Call: Okie Blanket To All Even Digit Coverages Okie Blanket Away All Odd Digit Coverages

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OKIE FLYER TIGHT

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 2i Tech

Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: A Gap

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: B Gap

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: Double Digit (Even/Odd), Mac Safety or 0 Spy Cat

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OKIE STACK AWAY

T N T

C C

S

M D

W

A F

Strong Tackle Align: B Gap

Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: A Gap Away from Cat

Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball To-B Gap



Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball To-Scrape C Gap Natural X Ball Away-Cut Back A Gap

ASSIGNMENTS


NOTE: Can Also Call: Okie Stack To All Even Digit Coverages Okie Stack Tight Double Digit (Even/Odd) Coverages STACK SOLID: Down Linemen Shoot Gap Penetrate LOS

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OKIE FRISBEE TIGHT

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 1 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: A Gap

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 50 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

COVERAGES: Two Digit Coverages (Even/Odd), Zeros or Mac Coverages

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OKIE FRONT w/ HANG or SPANK

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A

F

HANG: An OKIE front can be tagged with HANG. This will tell the Anchor to invert INSIDE the Sam. The Sam must force the play inside the ALLEY support has been pre-determined inside.

HANG

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A

F

SPANK

SPANK: An OKIE front can be tagged with SPANK. This will tell the Anchor to invert OUTSIDE the Sam. The Sam must spill the play outside the ALLEY support has been pre-determined outside.

HANG

SPANK

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OKIE FRONT w/ FIZ or FROTTO

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A

F

FIZZY: An OKIE front can be tagged with FIZ. This will tell the Free to invert INSIDE the Will. The Will must force the play inside the ALLEY support has been pre-determined inside.

FIZZY

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A

F

FROTO

FROTO: An OKIE front can be tagged with FROTO. This will tell the Free to invert OUTSIDE the Will. The Will must spill the play outside the ALLEY support has been pre-determined outside.

FIZ

FROTO

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OKIE FRONT w/ INVERT SPLIT

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A

F

INVERT SPLIT: An OKIE front can be tagged with INVERT SPLIT. The Safety to the Split side will invert OUTSIDE of the OLB. The OLB to the INVERT side must spill the play outside the ALLEY support has been pre-determined outside. The invert Safety must make a SPANK or FROTO call to the OLB to alert him.

INVERT SPLIT TO PRO = FROTO

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A

F

INVERT SPLIT TO TWINS = SPANK

FROTO

SPANK

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COMBINATION FRONTS

Check With Me: The call is made in the Huddle. The actual Front & Coverage

call will be made on the Line of Scrimmage, depending on the

Formation.

A. Call at the LOS:

1. Two Backs Okie Drive My Call 6/5

2. One Back Purple 6 Check Weasel

B. Two Backs:

1. Use Okie Drive My Call Rules Gee or Haw based on the alignment of the Tight End.

2. Coverage is Double Digit based on the alignment of the Tight End.

C. One Back:

1. Use Purple Rules: Trips Cover 8 or Check Rule

4 Quicks Cover 6

The Check With Me concept can utilize different Front combinations and/or

Coverages. The LBs must recognize the Offensive Formation and make Front &

Movement/Kick Calls. The FS must also recognize Formations and make the

appropriate Coverage Call.

AUTOMATIC: Auto will be a game plan Coverage versus a certain backfield set

or Formation that gives us the best match up against the offense.

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BULLDOG

DEFENSE

49

T N T

C C

S

M D

W A

F


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: B Gap Toes @ 4 yards Possible Skate Key: Triangle (Guard-Back-Ball)

Resp: Basic Read

Sam Align: On #2 - If TE: 7 Tech @ 1.5 Yds

If #2 Extended: Walk


Resp: Basic Read

Will Align: 3 Yds outside Ghost TE @ 8 Yards


Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 10 Tech Toes @ 4 yards Possible Skate Key: Center to Guard

Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

Anchor Align: 3 Yds outside TE/Ghost TE @ 8 Yds


Resp: Basic Read

Free Safety Align: 12 Yards MOF Dont Leave Tackle Box Key: Uncovered Lineman

Resp: Basic Read

BULLDOG

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BULLDOG DEFENSE Alignment Adjustments

ANCHOR: 2x1 Set 2x2 Set 3x1 Set

Alignment: TE: 3x8 off TE TE: 3x8 off TE TE: 1x8 inside #2

SE: 1x8 inside #2 SE: 1x8 inside #2 SE: 1x8 inside #2

Key: TE: Tight End TE: Tight End TE: Tight End

SE: Tackle SE: Tackle SE: Tackle

Responsibility: Run To: Based on Coverage

Run Aw: Cutback / Reverse

SAM: 2x1 Set 2x2 Set 3x1 Set

Alignment: TE: 7 Tech @ 1.5 Yards TE: 7 Tech @ 1.5 Yards SE: 2x4 inside #2

SE: Skate - 2x4 inside #2 SE: Skate - 2x4 inside #2 SE: Skate - 2x4 inside #2



Responsibility: Run To: Force

Run Away: Cutback

NOTE: If Sam is a Press player, he stays in stack, reads the Tackle and he is the Cutback / Bootleg /

Reverse player on Run Away.

MIKE: 2x1 Set 2x2 Set 3x1 Set

Alignment: Base: 10 Tech Base: 10 Tech Skate: 40 Tech

Skate: 40 Tech

Key: Base: Center to Guard Center to Guard Skate: Guard

Skate: Guard

Responsibility: Base: Bullet (To The Ball Know Open Gaps)

Skate: Run To: C-D Gap

Run Away: Cutback Opp. A

DIME: 2x1 Set 2x2 Set 3x1 Set

Alignment: Base: B Gap B Gap Skate: TE Backside: A Gap

Skate: TE Backside: A Gap SE Backside: 00 Stack

SE Backside: 00 Stack

Key: Base or Skate to A Gap: Guard Guard Skate to A Gap: Guard

Skate to 00: Center to Guard Skate to 00: Center to Guard

Responsibility: Base: Run To: C-D Gap

Run Away: Cutback A Gap

Skate: Bullet (To The Ball Know Open Gaps)

WILL: 2x1 Set 2x2 Set 3x1 Set

Alignment: TE: 7 Tech @ 1.5 Yards TE: 7 Tech @ 1.5 Yards TE: 7 Tech @ 1.5 Yards

SE: Base: 3x8 off Ghost TE SE: 1x8 Inside #2 SE: Skate: 40 Stack

Skate: 40 Stack



Responsibility: Run To: Force

Run Away: Cutback

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BULLDOG DEFENSE Alignment Adjustments

SKATE RULES

SKATE: Whenever the Sam has to leave the box to align on #2 Strong, he will make a Skate call, alerting the other linebackers that he is leaving the box. The other 3 linebackers (Mike / Dime / Will) may adjust their alignments, depending on the

formation.

Rule #1: Versus a 2x1 or 3x1, the Mike will skate to a 40 alignment, the Dime will

skate to a 00 alignment, & the Will will skate to either a 40 (SE) or a 7 (TE).

Rule #2: Versus a 2x2 set, the linebackers will not skate their alignments.

Rule #3: If there is a Tight End on the backside, the Dime will not skate past the A-

Gap.

NOTE: A skate call is only needed when we are playing an Even-digit coverage. In an Odd-digit coverage, the Sam will align in the box and will not make a skate call.

ODD DIGIT COVERAGE

If we are playing an Odd-digit coverage, alignments will all be base

Z COVERAGES Zap, Zip, Zoom

We will treat the Z coverages like Odd-digit coverages the Sam is a Press player and the Will is in coverage. The Will will be a DEEP ZONE DEFENDER. The Will must

adjust his alignment to be able to get to his DEEP ZONE coverage responsibility. Do

not sacrifice your coverage responsibility for your alignment / disguise, etc.!

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Pro Twins

Flank Spread

S T N

A

T

W

C D M C

F

S

T N T W

C D M C

F

S T N T

A

W

C D M

C

F

S

T N T

A

W C D M C

F

A

SKATE (Even Digit Coverage)


BULLDOG ALIGNMENTS

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Ace Ace Trips

Jacks Tens

S T N

A

T W

C D M C

F

S

T N T W

C D M C

F

S

T N T

A

W

C D M

C

F

S T N T

A W

C D M C

F

A


BULLDOG ALIGNMENTS

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Joker Kings

Queens Queens Trips

S

T N

A

T

W C

D M C

F

S

T N T W

C

D M C

F

S

T N T

A W

C D M

C

F

S

T N T

A

W C D M C

F

A




BULLDOG ALIGNMENTS

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BULLDOG FRONT w/ HANG or SPANK

T N T

C

C

S

M D W A

F

HANG: A Bulldog front can be tagged with HANG. This will tell the Anchor to support INSIDE the Sam. The Sam must force the play inside the ALLEY support has been pre-determined inside.

HANG

T N T

C

C

S

M D

W

A

F

SPANK

SPANK: A Bulldog front can be tagged with SPANK. This will tell the Anchor to support OUTSIDE the Sam. The Sam must spill the play outside the ALLEY support has been pre-determined outside.

HANG

SPANK

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COWBOY

DEFENSE

57

COWBOY DEFENSE

The Cowboy Defense is a 5-3 Defense. We will play the Cowboy Defense primarily

versus Ace Personnel and we will check out of the Front versus any Regular Personnel

Sets.

I. MOVEMENTS AND COMPLIMENTARY ALIGNMENTS

We can utilize any line movements and/or comp. alignments from the Okie front.

II. ALIGNMENT RULES

A. Versus Ace: The Anchor will align in a 60 Technique to the strong side. The Mike will align in a 00 and the Dime will align in 60 Technique to the weak side.

B. Versus Ace Trips:

1. When Clamp Free is the coverage call, alignments will not change.

2. When 0 Zone Strong ck 1 Spy Strong is the coverage call, the Mike will align in a 20 Tech and the Dime will align in a 50 Tech.

III. COVERAGE RULES

A. Clamp Free

1. Corners will match any motion from WRs.

2. Vs. Trips Bunch: Check to Cowboy Bunch.

B. 0 Zone Strong ck 1 Spy Strong

1. Stay in 0 Zone Strong vs. Ace.

2. Check to 1 Spy Strong vs. Ace Trips / motion to Ace Trips

a. Stay in 0 Zone Strong vs. Ace Trips FIB.

IV. VERSUS REGULAR FORMATIONS

We will check to Okie Angle Tight 6-5 (or as Game Planned) vs. any formation besides Ace, Ace Trips or Ace Trips Bunch.

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Key: Based on Call

Resp: Based on Call

Nose Align: 0 Tech

Key: Based on Call

Resp: Based on Call


Key: Based on Call

Resp: Based on Call

Dime Align: 60 Tech

Key: TE

Resp: Fit Inside Will; Outside-In on Ball

Sam Align: 1 yd. Outside TE

Key: TE

Resp: Press

Will Align: 1 yd Outside TE

Key: TE

Resp: Press

Mike Align: 00 Tech

Key: Center

Resp: Inside-Out on Ball

COWBOY

ASSIGNMENTS

T T S

M

W

A D C

F

C

N

Anchor Align: 60 Tech

Key: TE

Resp: Fit Inside Sam; Outside-In on Ball

NOTE: Can Call with any Line or Front Movements involving D-Line and OLBs. COVERAGES: 1) Clamp Free or 0 Zone Strong ck 1 Spy Strong

2) When in 1 Spy Strong, Mike & Dime move to 20 Tech & 50 Tech.

NOTE: We will check to Okie Angle Tight 6-5 (or as Game Planned) vs. any Regular sets.

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Key: Tackle

Resp: Drive

Nose Align: 0 Tech


Resp: Drive



Resp: Drive

Dime Align: 60 Tech

Key: TE



Key: TE

Resp: Press


Key: TE

Resp: Press

Mike Align: 00 Tech

Key: Center


COWBOY ANGLE TO

ASSIGNMENTS

T T S

M

W

A D C

F

C

N


Key: TE


COVERAGES: 1) Clamp Free or 0 Zone Strong ck 1 Spy Strong

2) When in 1 Spy Strong, Mike & Dime move to 20 Tech & 50 Tech


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Key: Guard

Resp: Read Guard feel Tackle

Nose Align: 0 Tech


Resp: Drive


Key: Guard

Resp: Read Guard feel Tackle

Dime Align: 60 Tech

Key: TE



Key: TE

Resp: Press


Key: TE

Resp: Press

Mike Align: 00 Tech

Key: Center


COWBOY PHILLY NOSE TO

ASSIGNMENTS

T T S

M

W

A D C

F

C

N


Key: TE


COVERAGES: 1) Clamp Free or 0 Zone Strong ck 1 Spy Strong

2) When in 1 Spy Strong, Mike & Dime move to 20 Tech and 50 Tech


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BLACK

DEFENSE

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BLACK DEFENSE

The Black Front is a 4-3 Defense. The front will be played with Normal personnel. The

Defense will keep 7 men in the box, while also allowing OLB displacement versus WRs.

The Black front may be played in normal or long yardage situations.

FRONTS MOVEMENTS COMP ALIGNMENTS

1. Black 1. Snake 1. Shade

2. Black Even 2. Drive 2. Even Shade Tight

3. Spark 3. Even Double Eagle

4. Pinch 4. Switch

5. Strike 5. Show

6. Echo

7. Solid

I. ALIGNMENT RULES

A. Black: Dime will always align Strong & will give a Kick Right/Left call.

Dime & Quick play as true OLBs.

B. Black Even: Dime goes to the TE side at LB Depth.

II. COVERGE RULES

A. Dime & Quick are zone drop defenders; the End will be the OLB to the

Dime side and he will always rush the QB.

B. All Even digit coverages may be played.

C. Dime & Quick must know if they are strong or weak for zone drop

responsibilities.

D. Double-Digits may be used (e.g. 6/10)

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BLACK

T N T

C C

E

M D Q

A F

End Align: 7 Tech vs TE; 5 Tech vs SE

Stance: 2/3 Point Stance

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read Okie

Strong Tackle & Nose Align: 3 Tech to TE Side; 2i Tech to SE Side

Stance: 3 Point Stance

Key: 3 Tech-Guard; 2i Tech-Center Feel Guard

Resp: Gap Aligned In

Weak Tackle Align: 6i Tech vs TE; 5 Tech vs SE


Key: Tackle to Backfield

Resp: C Gap

**Responsible for QB vs Option**

Mike Align: 10 Tech to TE Side

Stance: LB

Key: Center to Backfield Flow

Resp: TE Side: A Gap

SE Side: B Gap

Dime Align: 60 Tech vs TE; 50 Tech vs SE

Stance: LB

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball To-C Gap

Ball Away-Cutback Player

TE Side: A Gap

SE Side: B Gap

ASSIGNMENTS

Quick Align: 70 Tech vs TE; 50 Tech vs SE


Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball To-Basic Read Okie

Ball Away-Cutback Player

TE Side: A Gap

SE Side: B Gap

**Responsible for Reverse; Pitch vs Option**

COVERAGES: All Even Digits, Bandit, Clam and Mac Coverages

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BLACK VS TE WEAK & TWO TEs

T N T

C C

E

M D Q A

F

BLACK vs TE WEAK

BLACK vs TWO TEs

T N T

C C

E

M D Q

A F

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BLACK DRIVE

T N T

C C

E

M D Q

A F

End Align: Normal Black Rules

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: 3 Tech: Drive to 2i Tech

2i Tech: Drive to 3 Tech

Weak Tackle Align: Normal Black Rules

Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: Normal Black Rules


Resp: TE Side: B Gap

SE Side: A Gap

ASSIGNMENTS

Dime & Quick Align: Normal Black Rules

Key: Normal Black Rules

Resp: Basic Read

Cutback: TE Side: A Gap

SE Side: B Gap

COVERAGES: Normal Black Coverages

NOTE: 1. Strong Tackle & Nose may Start from a Head Up Alignment on Guards

2. Can Run with Switch

3. Can Call Black Drive (To / Away / My Call)

Strong Tackle & Nose are Head Up Drive to a Shade

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BLACK IN

T N T

C C

E

M D Q

A F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: 3 Tech: Drive to 2i Tech

2i Tech: Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: TE Side: B Gap

SE Side: B Gap

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read

Cutback: TE Side: B Gap

SE Side: B Gap


NOTE: 3 Tech may Start from a Head Up Alignment on Guard

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BLACK PINCH

T N T

C C

E

M D Q

A F

End Align: Anchor

Key: TE

Resp: Fire C Gap Squeeze Tackle


Key: Guard

Resp: 3 Tech: Slant to A Gap

2i Tech: Basic Read

Weak Tackle Align: Normal; Cheat to 5 Tech vs SE

Key: Tackle

Resp: Slant to B Gap



Resp: Basic Read

*Look for Ball to Bounce Outside*

ASSIGNMENTS


Key: Near Guard to Backfield

Resp: Basic Read

*Look for Ball to Bounce Outside*


NOTE: 1. Used in Short Yardage Situations

2. Call with Black Even Switch

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BLACK ECHO

T N T

C C

E

M D Q

A F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

*Action Away Climb Upfield for Boot*



Resp: Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

*Action Away Climb Upfield for Boot*



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read


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BLACK SOLID

T N T

C C

E

M D Q

A F


Key: TE

Resp: Upfield


Key: Guard

Resp: Penetrate


Key: Tackle

Resp: Penetrate



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read


NOTE: Used primarily in Passing Situations

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BLACK SHADE

T N T

C C

E

M D Q

A F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Strong Tackle & Nose Align: 3 Tech to TE Side; 1 Tech to SE Side

Key: 3 Tech-Guard; 1 Tech-Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read


NOTE: Used primarily in Passing Situations

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BLACK EVEN SHADE TIGHT

T N T

C C

E

M D

Q

A F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read


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BLACK EVEN DOUBLE EAGLE

T N T

C C

E

M D

Q

A F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: Head Up Center

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read

Strong & Weak Tackles Align: 3 Tech

Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read


NOTE: Can Call Beast Even Double Eagle

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BLACK EVEN SWITCH

T N T

C C

E

M D Q

A F

End Align: 6i Tech

Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Strong Tackle & Nose Align: B Gap to TE Side; A Gap to SE Side


Resp: Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

Dime Align: Head Up TE


Resp: Ball To- Alley Player (Play Off End)

Ball Away- Basic Read


Quick Align: Normal Black Rules


Resp: Basic Read

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BLACK SHOW

T N T

C C

E

M D Q

A F

End Align: Outside TE; Inside Dime vs SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: D Gap






Key: Tackle

Resp: C Gap

Mike Align: Show Blitz on LOS


Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

Dime Align: Show Blitz on LOS


Resp: Basic Read


NOTE: Can Call with Switch: Black Even Switch Show Tight: Black Even Tight Show

Quick Align: Show Blitz on LOS


Resp: Basic Read

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EVEN

DEFENSE

76

EVEN DEFENSE

The Even Front is a 6-1 Defense. The front will be played with Normal personnel. The

Defense will keep 7 men in the box, while also allowing OLB displacement versus WRs.

The Even front may be played in normal or long yardage situations.

FRONTS MOVEMENTS COMP ALIGNMENTS

1. Even 1. Snake 1. Shade

2. Even Backer Away 2. Drive 2. Shade Raven

3. Even Backer To 3. Spark 3. Double Eagle

4. Bear 4. Strike 4. Switch

5. Echo 5. Show

6. Solid

I. ALIGNMENT RULES

A. Even: Dime will always go to the TE side & give a Kick Right/Left

B. Even Backer Away: Dime will always go weak & give a Kick Right/Left

C. Even Backer To: Dime will always go strong & give a Kick Right/Left

D. Bear: Even rules for Dime. The Safety away from the Dime will invert to

a true 30 Technique late.

II. COVERGE RULES

A. Dime & Quick are zone drop defenders; the End will be the OLB to the

Dime side and he will always rush the QB.

B. All Even digit coverages may be played.

C. Dime & Quick must know if they are strong or weak for zone drop

responsibilities.

D. Double-Digits may be used (e.g. 6/10)

E. Bear vs a One Back set checks to Even

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EVEN

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A F


Key: Triangle

Resp: D Gap

**Responsible for Pitch vs Option**





Key: Tackle

Resp: C Gap

Mike Align: 10 Tech to the TE Side


Resp: TE Side-A Gap; SE Side-B Gap

ASSIGNMENTS

Dime Align: Always to the TE in 6i Tech

No TE or 2 TEs use My Call Rules Key: TE-Tackle-Backfield-Ball

Resp: C Gap

COVERAGES: All Even Digits, Clam and Mac Coverages

Quick Align: 7 Tech vs 2 TE; Ghost vs SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: D Gap

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EVEN VS TE WEAK & TWO TEs

N T D

C C

T

M

Q E

A

F

EVEN vs TE WEAK

EVEN vs TWO TEs

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A F

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EVEN DRIVE

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A F

End Align: Normal Even Rules

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: 3 Tech- Drive to 2i Tech

2i Tech- Drive to 3 Tech

Weak Tackle Align: Normal Even Rules

Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: Normal Even Rules


Resp: TE Side-B Gap; SE Side-A Gap

ASSIGNMENTS

Dime & Quick Align: Normal Even Rules

Key: Normal Even Rules

Resp: Basic Read

Cutback TE Side-B Gap

SE Side-A Gap

COVERAGES: Normal Even Coverages

NOTE: 1. Strong Tackle & Nose May Start from a Head Up Alignment on Guard

2. Can Run with Switch

3. Can Call Even Drive (To / Away / Tight)

Strong Tackle & Nose are Head up and Drive to a Shade

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EVEN IN

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Guard

Resp: 3 Tech- Drive to 2i Tech

2i Tech- Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: TE Side-B Gap; SE Side-B Gap

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read

Cutback TE Side-B Gap

SE Side-B Gap


NOTE: 3 Tech May Start from a Head Up Alignment on Guard

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EVEN ECHO

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

**Action Away Climb Upfield for Boot**



Resp: Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

**Action Away Climb Upfield for Boot**



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read


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EVEN SOLID

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A F


Key: TE

Resp: Upfield


Key: Guard

Resp: Penetrate


Key: Tackle

Resp: Penetrate



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read


NOTE: Used Primarily in Passing Situations

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EVEN SHADE

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read


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EVEN SHADE RAVEN

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read


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EVEN DOUBLE EAGLE

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose Align: Head Up Nose

Key: Center

Resp: Basic Read

Strong & Weak Tackles Align: 3 Tech

Key: Guard

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS



Resp: Basic Read


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EVEN SWITCH

T N T

C C

D

M

E Q

A F

End Align: 6i Tech

Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Strong Tackle & Nose Align: TE Side-B Gap; SE Side-A Gap


Resp: Basic Read


Key: Tackles

Resp: Basic Read



Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

Dime Align: Head Up TE


Resp: Ball To-Alley Player (Play Off End)

Ball Away-Basic Read


Quick Align: Normal Even Rules


Resp: Basic Read

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EVEN ONE BACK FORMATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS

T E D

M

C

Q

C

F

N T

A

Even Adjustment to Joker Formation Even Adjustment to Kings Formation

Q

D

M

E

C

A

C

T N T

F

E D

M

Q

A

C

F

T N T

C

Even Adjustment to Ace Formation

Q

D

M

A

E

C

F

T N T

C

Even Adjustment to Tens/Jacks Formation

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EVEN ONE BACK FORMATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS continued

T Q D

M C

E

C

F

N T

A

Even Adjustment to Ace Trips Formation Even Adjustment to Queen Trips Formation

Q D M

E

C

A

C

T N T

F

E

D M Q

F

C

A

T N T

C

Even Adjustment to Queens Formation

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EVEN BACKER AWAY

N T E

C C

Q

M

T

D

A F

End Align: Outside TE; 5 Tech vs SE

Key: Triangle vs TE; Tackle vs SE

Resp: D Gap


Strong Tackle Align: TE Side-6i Tech; SE Side-5 Tech

Key: 6i Tech-TE/Tackle; 5 Tech-Tackle

Resp: C Gap

Nose & Weak Tackle Align: 3 Tech to TE Side; 2i Tech to SE Side






ASSIGNMENTS

Dime Align: 6i Tech vs TE; 50 Tech vs SE

Key: TE-Tackle-Backfield-Ball

Resp: C Gap


Quick Align: 7 Tech vs TE; Ghost vs SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: D Gap

90

EVEN BACKER AWAY FORMATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS

N Q T

M

C

D

C

F

T E

A

PRO TWINS

Q

D

M

E

C

A

C

T N T

F

Q T

M

E

A

C

F

N T D

C

FLANK

D

T

M

A

Q

C

F

N T E

C

SPREAD

91

EVEN BACKER AWAY FORMATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS continued

JOKER KINGS

ACE ACE TRIPS

N Q T

M

C

D

C

F

T E

A

Q

D

M

E

C

A

C

T N T

F

Q T

M

E

A

C

F

N T D

C

N Q

T

M C

E

C

F

T D

A

92

EVEN BACKER AWAY FORMATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS continued

JACKS TENS

QUEENS QUEEN TRIPS

Q D M

E

C

A

C

T N T

F

E

D M Q

F

C

A

T N T

C

Q

D

M

F

E

C

A

T N T

C

Q

D M

F

E

C

A

T N T

C

93

EVEN BACKER TO

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A F

End Align: Outside TE; 5 Tech vs SE

Key: Triangle vs TE; Tackle vs SE

Resp: D Gap


Strong Tackle & Nose Align: TE Side-3 Tech; SE Side-2i Tech



Weak Tackle Align: TE Side-6i Tech; SE Side-5 Tech

Key: Tackle

Resp: C Gap




ASSIGNMENTS

Dime Align: 6i Tech vs TE; 40 Tech vs SE


Resp: C Gap


Quick Align: 7 Tech vs TE; Ghost vs SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: D Gap

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EVEN BACK TO VS TE WEAK & TWO TEs

T N T

C C

E

M D

Q

A

F

EVEN BACKER TO vs TE WEAK

EVEN BACKER TO vs TWO TEs

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A F

95

BEAR

T N T

C C

E

M

D Q

A

F


Key: Triangle

Resp: D Gap






Key: Tackle

Resp: C Gap



Resp: TE Side A Gap

ASSIGNMENTS

Dime Align: Use Even Rules


Resp: C Gap

COVERAGES: Steal, 0 Spy and Dagger Coverages

NOTE: Any One Back Formation Can Check to Even

Quick Align: 7 Tech vs 2 TE; Ghost vs SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: D Gap

Safety Align: Safety Away from Dime: 30 Tech

Safety to Dime: Deep 1/3 Alignment

Key: 30 Tech-Triangle

Deep 1/3-Uncovered Lineman

Resp: 30 Tech-B Gap

96

BEAR FORMATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS

T E D

M

C

Q

C

F

N T

A

PRO TWINS

Q

D

M

E

C A C

T N T

F

E

M

Q

A

C F

T N T

C

FLANK

E T

M A

Q

C

F

N T D

C

SPREAD

D

97

BEAR FORMATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS continued

JOKER KINGS

ACE ACE TRIPS

T E D

M

C

Q

C

F

N T

A Q

D

M

E

C A

C

T N T

F

Q T

M

E

A

C

F

N T D

C

T E D

M C

Q

C

F

N T

A

98

BEAR FORMATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS continued

JACKS TENS

QUEENS QUEEN TRIPS

Q

E

M

D

C A C

T N T

F

E

D M Q

F

C A

T N T

C

Q

D

M

F

E

C

A

T N T

C

E

Q M F

T

C

A

N T D

C

99

BRONCO

DEFENSE

100

BRONCO DEFENSE

FRONTS MOVEMENTS

1. Bronco Away 1. Slant (To / Away / Tight)

2. Bronco To 2. Drive (To / Away / Tight)

3. Snake (To / Away / Tight)

I. ALIGNMENT RULES

A. Anchor Plays Basic Alignment Rules: Strong or to the Field

B. Bronco Away

1. Front Kicks Away from the Anchor. 2. Quick (Will) Aligns in a Hip/Walk and the End (Sam) Aligns in a 7 Tech vs TE or a

Loose 5 Tech vs SE.

3. Strong DT & Nose Align in 2i or 3 Tech Based upon the Alignment of the TE

Weak DT Aligns in a 5 Tech vs SE and a 6i vs a TE.

4. Mike and Dime Align in 30 Techs.

5. Secondary Aligns According to Coverage

C. Bronco To 1. Front Kicks To the Anchor

2. The Mike will Skate to #3 vs a Trips Formation. He will make a Skate call to the

Dime & the Dime will Skate over to Head Up on the Center.

3. The Dime will Skate to #2 Weak vs a 4 Quicks Formation. He will make a Skate call

to the Mike & the Mike will Skate over to Head Up on the Center.

II. COVERGE RULES

A. Bronco Away = Odd Digit Coverages

B. Bronco To = Even Digit Coverages

III. KICK CALL

A. The Dime will give the Kick Call (Right or Left) to tell the Front which way

to Align.

101

BRONCO AWAY

T N T

C C

S

D M W A

F

Sam Align: 7 Tech vs TE; 5 Tech vs SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: 3 Tech-Guard; 2i Tech-Center

Resp: Basic Read


Key: TE or Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike & Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball to TE-A Gap

Ball to SE-B Gap

ASSIGNMENTS

Will Align: Hip vs TE; Walk vs SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

COVERAGES: Odd Digit Coverages

NOTE: Option Rule: DE & Weak DT are Responsible for QB

Anchor & Quick are Responsible for Pitch

OLBs Must Communicate with the Secondary

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BRONCO TO

N T S

C C

T

D M

A

W

F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

Nose & Weak Tackle Align: TE Side-3 Tech; SE Side-2i Tech

Key: 3 Tech-Guard; 2i Tech-Center

Resp: Basic Read

Strong Tackle Align: 6i Tech vs TE; 5 Tech vs SE

Key: TE or Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Mike & Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Ball to TE-A Gap

Ball to SE-B Gap

ASSIGNMENTS


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

COVERAGES: Even Digit Coverages

NOTE: Option Rule: DE & Strong DT are Responsible for QB

Anchor & FS/CB are Responsible for Pitch

OLBs Must Communicate with the Secondary

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BRONCO DRIVE PACKAGE

T N T

C C

S

D M W A

F


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read


Key: Man Driving To, Feel Man Aligned On

Resp: Drive

Nose Align: 2 Tech

Key: Man Driving To, Feel Man Aligned On

Resp: Drive

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: DL Drives Outside:

Ball To/Away- A Gap

ASSIGNMENTS


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read

COVERAGES: Coverages Correspond to Front:

Bronco Away = Odd Digit

Bronco To = Even Digit

NOTE: Can Call Drive (To / Away / Tight) with any Bronco Front


Key: TE or Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: DL Drives Inside:

Ball To- B Gap

Ball Away- Cutback B Gap

104

BRONCO SLANT PACKAGE

T N T

C C

S

D M W A

F

Sam Align: Anchor vs TE; 5 Tech vs SE

Key: Ball

Resp: Fire C Gap


Key: Man Slanting To, Feel Man Aligned On

Resp: Slant

Nose Align: 2 Tech

Key: Man Slanting To, Feel Man Aligned On

Resp: Slant

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: DL Slants Inside:

Ball To- B Gap

Ball Away- Cutback B Gap

ASSIGNMENTS


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read




NOTE: Can Call Slant (To / Away / Tight) with any Bronco Front

Weak Tackle Align: Head Up vs TE; 5 Tech vs SE

Key: Feel TE or Tackle

Resp: Slant

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: DL Drives Outside:

Ball To- A Gap

Ball Away- Cutback A Gap

105

BRONCO SNAKE PACKAGE

T N T

C C

S

D M W A

F


Key: Ball

Resp: C Gap

Strong Tackle Align: 3 Tech / 2i Tech

Key: Man Driving To

Resp: Basic Read Drive

Nose Align: 3 Tech / 2i Tech

Key: Man Driving To

Resp: Basic Read Drive

Mike Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read Bronco Drive

ASSIGNMENTS


Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read




NOTE: Can Call Bronco (To / Away) Snake (To / Away / Tight)


Key: Tackle

Resp: Basic Read

Dime Align: 30 Tech

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read Bronco Drive

106

PRO

DEFENSE

107

PRO DEFENSE

The Pro Defense is a Pass-Oriented Defense. We will Substitute Personnel to get our

best combination of Pass Rushers and Pass Defenders in the Game.

I. ALIGNMENT RULES

A. Dime will Always Align to the TE Side in a 6i Technique 1. No TE: Align in a 60 Technique, widen vs a SE

2. No TE or 2 TEs: Align Weak

B. Nickel will Always Align in a Hip or Walk Position

1. No TEs: Align Strong 2. 2 TEs: Align Strong in a 60 Technique

C. DEs will Always Rush the QB

D. Nickel & Dime must Communicate Me-You with the DE when Blitzing

II. COVERGE RULES

A. We will use Even Digit & Man Coverages

B. One Back Checks: 1. Trips: Base Rule is to Check to Cover 8 (unless in MAC) or as Game Planned

2. 4 Quicks: Stay with the Call or Check to Game Planned Coverage

III. LOOSE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS

A. When Loose is Called in the Huddle, the Dime will Adjust to a 60 or

Game Planned Alignment

IV. COMPLIMENTARY ALIGNMENTS

A. Pro Shade

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PRO DEFENSE

T T E

C C

E D

M N

A F

Strong End Align: Loose 7 Tech vs TE; Ghost vs SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read (Always Press)

Strong Tackle Align: 3 Tech to TE; 2i Tech to SE


Resp: Basic Read

Weak Tackle Align: 2i Tech to SE; 3 Tech to TE

Key: 2i Tech-Center Feel Guard; 3 Tech-Guard

Resp: Basic Read

Mike Align: 10 Tech to TE


Resp: Basic Read

ASSIGNMENTS

Nickel Align: 60 Tech vs TE; Walk vs SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read - Pro

COVERAGES: All Even Digits, Mac and Trips Coverages

Weak End Align: Ghost vs SE; Loose 7 Tech vs TE

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read (Always Press)

Dime Align: 6i Tech

Key: TE

Resp: Basic Read Even Front

109

PRO DEFENSE FORMATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS

T E D

M

C

N

C

F

T E

A

Pro Adjustment to Joker Formation Pro Adjustment to Kings Formation

N

D

M

E

C

A

C

E T T

F

E D

M Q

A

C

F

T T E

C

Pro Adjustment to Ace Formation

N

D

M

A

E

C

F

T T E

C

Pro Adjustment to Tens/Jacks Formation

110

PRO DEFENSE FORMATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS continued

T E D

M C

E

C

F

T

N

A

Pro Adjustment to Ace Trips Formation Pro Adjustment to Queen Trips Formation

N D M

E

C

A

C

E T T

F

E

D M N

F

C

A

T T E

C

Pro Adjustment to Queens Formation

111

BLUE

DEFENSE

112

BLUE DEFENSE

The Blue Defense is a Front used in Passing Situations. Like the Pro Defense, we will

Substitute Personnel to get the best Pass Rushers and Pass Defenders in the Game.

I. ALIGNMENT RULES

A. Nickel will Always Align on #2 Strong

B. Mike LB will Align the same as Bronco vs Two Backs

1. Trips: Skate Closer to Inside Alignment on #3 Strong 2. 4 Quicks: May Skate to true MLB; Dime will give Skate Call 3. May Loosen Alignment Depth Based on Down & Distance when Aligned on #3

C. Dime will Always Align Weak unless there is a Trips Set 1. Trips: Align off of #3

2. 4 Quicks: Skate Closer to Inside Alignment on #2 Weak

II. COVERGE RULES

A. Can Play all Even Digit Coverages, Weasel & Mac Coverages

B. Nickel & Dime will look to RE-ROUTE Receivers Outside

C. Secondary will Play Normal Coverage Rules

III. MOTION RULES

A. Will not Affect Coverage unless Trips Check is Required

B. Nickel, Mike & Dime may have to Adjust Based on the Formation

C. Nickel, Mike & Dime play Pro Coverage Rules

D. Motion to Trips Weak: Check to Trips Check or Cover 8

IV. OPTION

A. DEs Play QB

B. Secondary Plays Pitch

V. PURPLE

A. The Blue Front played with Regular Personnel.

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BLUE DEFENSE

T T E

C C

E

N M D

A F

DEs Align: Loose 7 Tech vs TE; 5 Tech vs. SE

Key: Triangle

Resp: Basic Read - Pro

DTs Align: 3 Tech to TE; 2i Tech to SE

Key: 3 Tech-Guard; 2i Tech-Center Feel Gua

2008 merchant marine defense

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