Transcript 34 Multi Front

DEFENSE
Defensive Philosophy
• Our defense is an attack defense with
the following attributes:
1. It is highly adaptable to any offense.
2. We can use multiple defensive fronts.
3. It is easy to learn.
4. It has built-in replacements for the
people we blitz thereby reducing risk.
Defense Basics
• Our base defense is the 34 defense with
a Cover 2 look.
• Each defensive call from the sidelines
will be composed of three numbers.
• We will utilize a “body clock” method for
sending in defensive plays from the
sideline.
• Depending on knowledge acquisition, we
may also use the 46 defense.
Defense Basics
(2)
• Our base defense is the 34 with a Cover
2 look.
- This means we have three defensive
linemen (Big, Tough, and Ugly).
- We have four linebackers each of whom
are known by numbers: 5 & 6 (Inside
Linebackers) and 8 & 9 (Outside LB’s).
- The Cover 2 look is composed of two
safeties, known by numbers 3 & 4.
Defense Basics
(3)
• Defensive plays will be composed of three
numbers:
- The first number is the number of
defensive linemen.
- The second number is the number of
the pass coverage.
- The third and final number is the
number of the defensive player who is
to blitz.
Defense Basics
(4)
• All defensive plays will be signaled into
the defensive huddle via the “body
clock” method.
- All signals will be from a coach’s right
hand.
- A simple signal or signals will precede
and follow the actual play in order to
make it difficult for the opponents to
“break our code.”
Body Clock Signals
0
Body Clock Signals
9
8
1. Right Ear
1
2. Right Shoulder
3. Right Waist
2
7
4. Right Knee
5. Left Knee
6. Left Waist
6
7. Left Shoulder
3
8. Left Ear
9. Chin
0. Top of Head
NOTE: All signals are
done with the Right
hand.
Signals done with the
left hand are DUMMY
SIGNALS.
4
5
Base Defense = 34, Cover 2
• As mentioned previously, the front three
defensive linemen in the 34 defense are
known as Big, Tough, and Ugly.
- Big is the strong side Defensive Tackle.
- Tough is the Nose Guard.
- Ugly is the weak side Defensive Tackle.
• Big and Ugly and all other defensive
players will flip sides depending on
which side is called the strong side.
Base Defense = 34, Cover 2
(2)
• The 34 has four linebackers. They are:
- 5, the Strong Inside Linebacker (SILB)
- 6, the Weak Inside Linebacker. (WILB)
- 8, the Weak Outside Linebacker (WOLB)
- 9, the Strong Outside Linebacker (SOLB)
• These linebackers will flip sides depending on which side is called the strong
side of the defensive formation.
Base Defense = 34, Cover 2
(3)
• The cornerbacks are known as letters.
- The left corner is simply called L.
- The right corner is called R.
• Our cornerbacks usually align
themselves on their respective sides,
HOWEVER, at times they WILL align on
the opposite side (along with the other
cornerback – THIS IS KNOWN AS COWBOY).
Base Defense = 34, Cover 2
(4)
• The two safeties are called 3 and 4.
- 3 aligns himself on the strong side of
the formation.
- 4 aligns himself on the weak side of
the formation.
•Note: The safeties replace blitzing
linebackers and assume the LB’s previous
responsibilities. The other safety replaces
the first safety and assumes his job.
Diagram of 34, Cover 2
(Basic Alignment)
9
B
T
5
U
6
8
R
L
3
4
Diagram of 34, Cover 2
(Basic Alignment)
(2)
• You have probably noticed that this looks
like an even, or 40 front.
• This is because the SOLB, 9, ALWAYS
moves up to the LOS whenever there is
a tight end.
• It is 9’s primary responsibility to prevent
the TE from gaining a free release.
• 9 also has outside contain responsibilities.
Understanding Plays
• In order to know where to go when a play
is called, each player must know his own
responsibilities and the responsibilities
of the other players in his family.
• There are two families on the defense,
the odd numbers (the strong side players)
and the even numbers (the weak side
players).
• Big is always the strong DT while Ugly is
always the weak DT. Tough is neutral.
Understanding Plays
(2)
9
B
T
5
U
6
8
R
L
3
Strong Side
4
Weak Side
Big’s Responsibilities
- Big lines up on the OT to the “Reno”
or “Lucky” (strength call).
- Rip to outside unless #9 is called.
- Stunt through C gap on “Buffalo” when
#9 is called.
- “Tex” sends you to outside regardless
of the # called.
Big’s Responsibilities
(2)
-“Crash” call sends you inside, B gap.
-“Go” call sends you inside, B gap.
-“Axe” w/#5 sends you inside, B gap.
Big’s Responsibilities
(3)
- “Purple” tells you to swim and get a
pass rush going.
- “Silver” tells you to penetrate 1 yard
and to watch for a screen.
- “Orange” tells you to think option play.
Execute the defense called.
Tough’s Responsibilities
- Line head up (Zero) on Center.
- Tear away from the # called.
- Tear to the number when “Cross” is
called.
Ugly’s Responsibilities
(1)
- Line up on OT opposite the “Reno” or
“Lucky” call.
- Rip to outside unless #8 is called.
- Stunt B gap on 8
- Stunt through C gap on “Buffalo,” when
#8 is called.
- “Tex” call sends you to the outside
regardless of the # called.
- “Crash” calls sends you inside, stunt B gap.
Ugly’s Responsibilities
(2)
-“Go” call sends you inside, stunt B gap.
- “Axe” with #6 sends you inside, stunt B gap.
- “Purple” tells you to swim and get pass rush going.
- “Silver” tells you to get one yard penetration & read
screen.
-“Orange” tells you to think option play. Execute the
defense called.
9’s Responsibilities
-When #9 is called, key the ball and GET TO IT!
-
If # is NOT called, play coverage called.
- Cover 1 – Play TE Man to Man / #2 vs. no TE / #3 in a Trips set.
- Cover 3 – Curl flat player / Melt and Conflict when called.
- Cover 7 – Zone blitz coverage. Wall and carry #2 vertical.
- #9 play “Tex” call – Blitz the B gap.
- #3 call – Blitz the C gap.
-“Thunder” or “Lightening” call w/#3 – Blitz the C gap.
- “Swarm” call – Blitz the outside leverage/back out.
- “Buffalo” call – Blitz the A gap.
8’s Responsibilities
- When #8 is called, key the ball and GET TO IT!
-
If # is NOT called, play coverage called.
- Cover 1 – Play TE Man to Man / #2 vs. no TE / #2 in a Trips set.
- Cover 3 – Curl flat player / Melt and Conflict when called.
- Cover 7 – Zone blitz coverage. Wall and carry #2 vertical.
- #8 play “Tex” call – Blitz the B gap.
- #4 call – Blitz the C gap.
-“Thunder” or “Lightening” call w/#4 – Blitz the C gap.
- “Swarm” call – Blitz the outside leverage/back out.
- “Buffalo” call – Blitz the A gap.
5’s Responsibilities (1)
- BoA – backer on even called defenses.
- CAt – backer on odd called defenses.
- Blitz the B gap when your number is called.
- “Sabre” sends both Inside backers. Blitz the B gap when
your # is called and opposite A gap when #6 is called.
- “Ax” sends both Inside backers. Blitz the C gap when
your # called and opposite A gap when 6 is called.
-“Buffalo” sends one backer. Blitz the B gap when #9 is
called with “Buffalo.”
-“Smoke” sends one backer. Blitz the A gap when #3 is
called with “Smoke.”
5’s Responsibilities (2)
BoA – backer on odd called defenses.
CAt – backer on even called defenses.
Cover 1: Key FB/Near Back. Flow your way play gap and
play man to man.
Cover 3: Key FB/Near Back. On pass play Hook/Curl. Spot
drop unless we tell you to use melt/conflict.
Cover 7: Key FB/Near Back. On pass play, play hook/curl.
middle zone and drop off of #3.
“BLACK” is a bluff look.
“Purple” is a pass alert, align at 5 yards depth.
“Orange” is an option alert, think option & play defense that
was called.
“Silver” is a screen alert, read back for screen your way.
“Red” is a run alert, read key and react to run.
6’s Responsibilities (1)
BoA – backer on odd called defenses.
CAt – backer on even called defenses.
Blitz the B gap when your # is called.
“Sabre” send both backers. Blitz the B Gap when your # is
called and the opposite A Gap when #5 is called.
“Ax” sends both backers. Blitz the C Gap when your # is
called and the opposite A Gap when #5 is called.
“Buffalo” sends one backer. Blitz the C Gap when #8 is called
with “Buffalo.”
“Smoke” sends on backer. Blitz the B gap when #8 is called
with “Smoke.”
6’s Responsibilities (2)
BoA – backer on odd called defenses.
CAt – backer on even called defenses.
Cover 1 – Key FB/Near Back. Flow your way play gap and
play man to man.
Cover 3 – Key FB/Near Back. On pass play Hook/Curl. Spot
drop unless we tell you to use melt/conflict.
Cover 7 – Key FB/Near Back. On pass play middle zone and
drop off #3.
“Black” is a bluff look.
“Purple” is a pass alert, align at 5 yards depth.
“Orange” is an option alert, think option and play defense
called.
“Silver” is a screen alert, read back for screen your way.
“Red” is a run alert, read key and react to run.
3’s Responsibilities (1)
Replace odd # when called.
Hash Alignments:
When TE is to the short side, align over the guard 10 yds. deep.
When TE is to the wide side, align 6 yds. in width from the TE
or ghost TE, 10 yds. deep.
Middle of the Field Alignments:
Align 3 yards in width outside TE or Ghost TE and 10 yds. deep.
“Thunder” call – Blitz off of the TE/force the toss.
“Switch” call – You may use switch call on trips or side twins
when #6 is called.
3’s Responsibilities (2)
Cover 3 – Deep middle when even # called/Replace man on
odd # call.
Cover 1 – Key TB/Near back – Force flow your way. Man to
man. Deep middle on flow away.
Cover 7 – Deep middle when even # called. Replace man
when odd # is called.
“Purple” is a pass alert, cheat alignment and think pass.
“Silver” is a screen alert, be ready to yell “screen.”
“Orange” is an option alert, cheat alignment to 8 yards.
“Red” is a run alert, cheat alignment to 8 yards.
4’s Responsibilities (1)
Replace even # when called.
Hash Alignments:
When X is to the short side align over the guard 10 yds. deep.
When X is to the wide side align 6 yards in width from the TE
or Ghost TE, 10 yds. deep.
Middle of the Field Alignments:
Align 3 yards in width outside Ghost TE and 10 yds. deep.
“Lightening” call – Blitz off of OT/force the toss.
“Switch” call – You may use switch call on trips or wide twins
when #6 is called.
4’s Responsibilities (2)
Cover 3 – Deep middle when odd # called/Replace man on
even # call.
Cover 1 – Key TB/Near back – Force flow your way. Man to
man. Deep middle on flow away.
Cover 7 – Deep middle when odd # called. Replace man when
even # is called.
“Purple” us a pass alert, cheat alignment and think pass.
“Silver” is a screen alert, be ready to help yell “screen.”
“Orange” is an option alert, cheat alignment to 8 yards.
“Red” is a run alert, cheat alignment to 8 yards.
Remember this formula for success
Practice and concentration, then more
practice and concentration!
Those who let things happen usually lose
to those who make things happen.
If you don’t invest much in the process,
then defeat doesn’t hurt and winning
isn’t very exciting!