DEFINING THE DEFENSE

INTRODUCTION
Before we explain our defensive system, how it works and how we will call the defensive plays, there are some fundamentals that need to be understood about defensive football. This will allow you to better understand what is contained inside this playbook, what we are trying to do and why we are doing it.

OFFENSIVE GAPS
The areas between the offensive players are called gaps. Offensive teams usually call them holes and give them numbers to help them coordinate their offensive running plays. Defenses aim to defend/attack each of these offensive gaps. This allows the defense to defend all the areas along the line of scrimmage where the offense attacks on running plays. Like the offense, the defense also uses a numbering system, shown below in the diagram.

RB
Strong side

RB
Weak side

WR
D C B A

QB
A B C

TE
D

WR

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Offensive gaps given letters from A to D

As you can see the way we use the numbers in the defensive systems is different to the offensive systems. We use the number system to show each player who he aligns on and how, if he lines up in on position or inside or outside of the offensive player. If a defender is told to line up in odd gap he knows that he is suppose to line up on a man, as follows: 1 on Nose 3 on Guard 5 on Tackle 7 on End Linebackers normally line up in the even gaps as follows: 2 in Center/Guard gap

4 in Guard Tackle gap 6 in Tackle/End gap 8 Outside the End Linebackers should line up 3-5 yards off the line of scrimmage depending on the offensive situation. Corners and Safety have pass first, run second coverage. They must defend the pass while 8 men are in the box. Corners normally line up head up on WR and Safety lines up normally on the TE side of the field. Safety must defend pass first, then provide run support.

Defining the defense continued FORMATIONS

T
SL

N
MLB S

T
WL

Playing with 5-3 front with 3 defensive backs means that we are well protected against the run, but we can and be beaten in our pass coverage. But we believe that if the defense remains disciplined, we will have a successful defensive program.

PLAYER ALIGNMENT: (In base 5-3) Nose Guard:

Defensive Tackles:
In 3pt stance head up on Tackle (provide push up front into backfield)

Defensive Ends:
In 2pt stance on outside should of last man on line of scrimmage (contain outside)

Linebackers:
In 2pt stance stacked behind DT and NG (shifting to power as needed)

Cornebacks: In 2pt stance head up or inside shoulder of WR Safety: In 2pt stance 10 yards deep, in the middle of the field straight over the offensive center Note: this is our basic formation, of course depending on a situation, players can and will line up differently from this formation.

5-3 Terminology

Blitz: A special play ran by the Linebackers and Defensive linemen. Linebackers will explode through their gap on the snap rather than read flow to scheme. Divide : DL will "Divide" away from the ball. NG slants Strong side. MLB and Will blitz Divide Cut: Same as a Divide except the Linebackers read and drop into pass coverage. L.O.S. : Line of Scrimmage Mike : DL slants Strong side and Middle Linebacker blitzes Strong B gap Mike Backer : Middle Linebacker. Will line up anywhere from Nose to Nose on Center to Lite Shoulder of Heavy Offensive Guard. Mike Weak : DL slants weak side and MLB blitzes Strong "A" Gap. Nose Tackle: Defensive Lineman lined up directly over the center. OG : Offensive Guard OT: Offensive Tackle Pinch : Blitz run where D line slants toward the ball. NG slants strong. MLB blitzes Weak "A" gap. Pinch Cut: Same as a Pinch except the Linebackers will read flow to scheme. Sam: Strong side outside linebacker Slant: Technique where the Defensive Linemen will move toward the near hip of the Offensive lineman not directly in front of them on the snap. ex: Slant strong, Nose Tackle will slant toward the near hip of the heavy offensive guard. SS: Strong Safety, Lines up on the Strong side of the formation. Strong : Strong side of the Offensive Formation. If the call is Heavy, The entire defensive line will slant Strong on the snap. Strong Twist : NG and DT stunt where NG slants strong side and DT loops around NG Strong Twist Change : NG and DT stunt where DT slants strong side and NG loops around DT Stunt : play designed to free defensive linemen TE: Tight End Weak : Weak side of the Offensive Formation. If the call is Lite, The entire defensive line will slant weak side on the snap Weak Twist : NG and DT stunt where NG slants strong side and DT loops around NG Weak Twist Change : NG and DT stunt where DT slants strong side and NG loops around DT Will : Weak side linebacker

Stunts and Blitzes 5-3 Heavy

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the Offensive
Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE. No gap responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, responsible forHeavy B. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE step up and make the tackle. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment responsibility.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the center. Split
backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. Responsible for Heavy "B" gap . If fullback steps toward you, fill your gap now!. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If they have two
TE's you stay the same and check Pinch Cut. C gap responsibility toward you. If flow goes away, scrap to light A gap looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside , Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the outside armpit of the
TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the outside
armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Heavy side armpit of the C. Once you
are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head up on the
tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the inside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the inside armpit of
the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack thefront shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE and check to Pinch Cut. Play the TE as you would the OT!

5-3 Hex

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE. No gap responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, responsible forHeavy B. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE step up and make the tackle. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment responsibility.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. Responsible for Heavy "B" gap . If fullback steps toward you, fill your gap now!. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check Pinch Cut. C gap responsibility toward you. If flow goes away, scrap to light A gap looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside ,

Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap shufle rip
through the outside armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Heavy side armpit of the
C. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the inside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack thefront shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE and check to Pinch Cut. Play the TE as you would the OT!

5-3 Divide

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE. No gap responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, Man to Man on TE. (Defensive Line should squeeze and eliminateCutback.) If flow is toward you. Inside the TE step up and make the tackle. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. Blow the "B" gap on the snap. If fullback steps toward the hole, Tackle Him. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check to Pinch Cut! On the snap, blow Lite "A" now! If the ball gets outside the LE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the outside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Heavy side armpit of the
C. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the outside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE. We will check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the inside armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

5-3 Lite

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE.Containment responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, Shuffle to stack and responsible for Heavy A. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE Stay square to ball. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. Responsible for Heavy "A" gap . If fullback steps toward you, fill your gap now!. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check to Pinch Cut. No gap responsibility toward you. If flow goes away, scrap lite looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside , Pursuit

inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
inside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Lite side armpit of the C.
Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the outside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must keep the ball to your inside at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If a 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

5-3 Hex Change

Strong Safety: Alignment: 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE. Contain responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, responsible for Cutback. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE step up and make the tackle. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment responsibility.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. NO GAP RESPONSIBILITY! . If fullback steps toward you, MAKE THE PLAY! If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check Pinch Cut. C gap responsibility toward you. If flow goes away, scrap to light A gap looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside ,

Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End but 1 foot deeper. On the snap rip and
run through the inside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball.React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Heavy side armpit of the
C. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the inside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack thefront shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE and check to Pinch Cut. Play the TE as you would the OT!

5-3 Heavy Twist Change

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE. No gap responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, responsible for Heavy A Gap. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE step up and make the tackle. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 53 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment responsibility.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. Heavy A Gap Responsibility, If FB steps toward the LOS, meet him in the backfield!. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same. C gap responsibility toward you. If flow goes away, Shuffle to stack looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside , Pursuit inside out and force

the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the outside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
inside armpit of the OT into the Heavy B gap. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap step heavy and rip through the outside
armpit of the Offensive Tackle. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE, check to Pinch Cut.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the inside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE and check to Pinch Cut. Play the TE like you would the Tackle.

5-3 Divide Cut

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE. No gap responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, responsible for Heavy B and Light A. (Defensive Line should squeeze and eliminate B gap.)Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE step up and make the tackle. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. Responsible for Heavy "B" gap and Light "A" Gap. If fullback steps toward the LOS, whichever direction he goes, you fill your gap now!. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same anc check to Pinch Cut! Squeeze A Gap and help Mike if flow is between you and him. If flow goes away, scrap to light A gap looking for

cutback. If the ball gets outside the LE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the outside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Heavy side armpit of the
C. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the outside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE. We will check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the inside armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

5-3 Pinch Cut

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE. No gap responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, responsible forHeavy B. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE step up and make the tackle. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment responsibility.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. No Gap responsibility . Make the Play! If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you. If 2 TE, check to Pinch Cut and Mike is responsible for Lite "A" Gap.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check Pinch Cut. C gap responsibility toward you. If flow goes away, scrap to light A gap looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside ,

Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
inside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Heavy side armpit of the
C. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the inside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack thefront shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE and check to Pinch Cut. Play the TE as you would the OT!

5-3 Lex

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE.Containment responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, Shuffle to stack and responsible for Heavy A. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE Stay square to ball. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. Responsible for Heavy "A" gap . If fullback steps toward you, fill your gap now!. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check to Pinch Cut. No gap responsibility toward

you. If flow goes away, scrap lite looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside , Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
inside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Lite side armpit of the C.
Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard one foot deeper. If there are two
TE's, line head up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack thefront shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE and check to Pinch Cut. Play the TE as you would the OT!

5-3 Tex

Strong Safety: 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the Offensive
Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shoulder of the TE. No gap responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, responsible forHeavy B. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE step up and make the tackle. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment responsibility.

Mike Backer: 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the center. Split
backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. Responsible for Heavy "B" and Lite "A"gap . If fullback steps toward you, fill your gap now!. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check Pinch Cut. No gap responsibility toward you. If flow goes away, scrap to light A gap looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside ,

Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap shufle rip
through the outside armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Heavy side armpit of the
C. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard one foot deeper. If there are two
TE's, line head up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack thefront shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE and check to Pinch Cut. Play the TE as you would the OT!

5-3 Mike

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE. No gap responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, responsible forHeavy B. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE step up and make the tackle. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment responsibility.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. Blow the "B" gap on the snap. If fullback steps toward the hole, Tackle Him. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out.

Luke Backer : 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check Pinch Cut. C gap responsibility toward you. If flow goes away, scrap to light A gap looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside , Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the outside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Heavy side armpit of the
C. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the inside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack thefront shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE and check to Pinch Cut. Play the TE as you would the OT!

53 Lex Change

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE.Containment responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, Shuffle to stack and responsible for Heavy A. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE Stay square to ball. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. NO GAP RESPONSIBILITY! . If fullback steps toward you, MAKE THE PLAY!. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check to Pinch Cut. Contain responsibility toward you. If flow goes away, scrap lite looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside ,

Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
inside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Heavy side armpit of the
C. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the outside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle but one foot deeper. On the snap
rip through the inside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE and check to Pinch Cut. Play the TE as you would the OT!

5-3 Tex Change

Strong Safety: 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the Offensive
Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE. Contain responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, responsible for Cutback. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE step up and make the tackle. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment responsibility.

Mike Backer: 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the center. Split
backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. NO GAP RESPONSIBILITY! . If fullback steps toward you, MAKE THE PLAY!. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check Pinch Cut. C gap responsibility toward you. If flow goes away, scrap to light A gap looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside ,

Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End but 1 foot deeper. On the snap rip and
run through the inside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball.React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Heavy side armpit of the
C. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the outside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle but one foot deeper. On the snap
rip through the inside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE and check to Pinch Cut. Play the TE as you would the OT!

5-3 Mike Lite

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE.Containment responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, Shuffle to stack and responsible for Heavy A. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE Stay square to ball. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment.

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. Blow the "A" gap on the snap. If fullback steps toward the hole, Tackle Him. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check to Pinch Cut. No gap responsibility toward you. If flow goes away, scrap lite looking for cutback. If the ball gets outside , Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corner.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
inside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Lite side armpit of the C.
Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the Chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the outside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must keep the ball to your inside at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If a 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

53 Luke Twist Change

Strong Safety: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
Offensive Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE.Containment responsibility unless flow goes away. If flow goes away, Shuffle to stack and responsible for cutback. Once Cutback threat has been eliminated, run to get on top of the play. If flow is toward you. Inside the TE Stay square to ball. If the ball gets outside the TE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you. The ball cannot get between you and the corrner. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment .

Mike Backer: Alignment, 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the
center. Split backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. No Gap Responsibility, MAKE THE PLAY!. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check to Pinch Cut! On the snap, blow Lite "B" now! If the ball gets outside the LE, Pursuit inside out and force the ball to bounce to the corner or to turn inside of you.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
inside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap rip through the Lite side armpit of the C.
Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on 1 foot deeper than normall on Offensive Guard.
If there are two TE's, line head up on the tackle and check to 5-3 Pinch Cut. On the snap step at guard then shuffle and rip through the heavy side armpit of the C. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the chest of the QB with your chest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the
outside armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If a 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

5-3 Tornado

Strong Safety: 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep.Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the Offensive
Tackle. If backs are split or they are in an Offset Heavy, move so your nose is on the inside shouler of the TE. Blow the "B" gap on the snap. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut! SS responsible for containment .

Mike Backer: 4 1/2 - 5 yards deep. Nose on the heavy side shoulder of the center. Split
backs are to be considered the same as I backs. If formation is balanced, nose to nose with the center. If backs are Offset Heavy, nose on inside shoulder of Heavy Guard. If backs are Offset light, stack behind NT. No Gap Responsibility, MAKE THE PLAY!. If ball goes outside, Pursue inside out, Backers will scrape to prevent cutback behind you.

Luke Backer: 4 - 4 1/2 yards deep. Nose on outside shoulder of Offensive Tackle. If
they have two TE's you stay the same and check to Pinch Cut.Blow the "C" gap on the snap.

Heavy Defensive End: Head up on Tight End. On the snap rip through the outside
armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back

shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Heavy Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Tackle. Back 1 foot off the ball. On
the snap step at the tackle, then step to Heavy A gap and rip through the inside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the chest of the QB with yourchest. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.If 2 TE set, check to 5-3 Pinch Cut!

Nose Tackle: Head up on Center. On the snap step heavy and rip through the outside
armpit of the Offensive Tackle. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angle down field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the near number of the QB with yourinside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive Tackle: Head up on Offensive Guard. If there are two TE's, line head
up on the tackle and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the inside armpit of the OG. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the number of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.

Light Defensive End: Head up on Offensive Tackle. On the snap rip through the inside
armpit of the OT. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. React to the ball. You must pursue inside out to the ball at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight down the LOS, this will put you in the path in case of cutback. Once the ball has crossed the LOS get your proper pursuit angledown field and get there! On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face. If there are two TE's, line head up on the TE and check to Pinch Cut. On the snap rip through the inside armpit of the TE. Once you are heel to heel, square shoulders to the L.O.S. Squeeze the ball. You must keep the ball on your inside shoulder at all times. If the ball gets to your outside, head straight toward the LOS. Do not chase the ball. On Pass rush, Attack the back shoulder of the QB with your inside shoulder. Again, do not let the ball cross your face.