2001 North Texas Defense

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TEAM MEMBERSHIP

Being a member of a football team involves some requirements: "Dues." The "dues" that everyoneshould expect to pay is your best effort. This applies to both players and coaches. It involvesphysical preparation in theoff-season, the development of th e fundamentals of football, positiontechniques, mastery of your assignments, and knowledge of the game. As a player you have twosets of tools available to you: your physical tools and your mind. Develop both.We all have roles and functions as members of the team. We have to know what we can expect ofeach other.Players can expect of the coaching staff:

1. Codified system of play that can be learned and will be consistent as it is learned.(Learn the system for the season, change specifics per game).

2. Assignments that are achievable - ask players to do things that good skills canaccomplish.

3. Effective utilization of the talents of the individual players. (Construct and adjust thesystem to do this).

4. Cause and effect: What to do.How to do it.Match techniques and assignments

5. Positive and consistent correction - teach constantly; don't gloss over mistakes. Neverbe demeaning in manner.

6. Teach to achieve comprehension and understanding - use the players' minds.7. Availability - coaches will find time for any extra instruction any player needs and asks

for.Coaches can expect of the players:

1. Development of football fundamentals2. Development of position techniques3. Development of strength and conditioning

. L ; '4. Personal study and preparation - achieve comprehension of the system.5. Acknowledge correction6. Practice fast - develop quick execution mentally and physically

Players and Coaches: Best effort every game day - come to work with an attitude.There is only result and we all share it, good or bad. It is a team effort.


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Philosophy of U.N.T. Defense

O ur bas ic de fens e is a four( 4) m an fron t utiHzinge ithe rt \No(2) o r thre e(3) lin eba cke rs d epe ndin g on thedefe ns e calle d.

I. Aga in s t the run w e w ill make calls that a llow us tohave one more de fende r than the o ffens e has blockerat the po in t o f attack. W e w ill build a s o lid w all o fde fe ns e w ith gap con tro l and coordinated fo rces tos top the run .II. Agains t the pas s w e w ill make calls tha t a llow usto have more de fenders in cove rage than they haverece ive rs . W e w ill de fea t the pas s pro tection w ith afour(4) m an rus h.I I I . Our pres s ure package w ill a llow us bo th zonevo ids (6-man) and 7 to 8 man pres sures .


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U.N.T. Defensive Objectives

A. WinB. Play the DefenseCalled.

Each defensive call is designed to stop our opponents ifi f every man does his job,1) We have defensivecalls designed to stop the rush.2) We have defensive calls des igned to put us in th esa fe s t s ituation {bend don't break).3) We have defensive calls designed to put pressureon our opponents.

C. No long runs or long pas ses - Purs uitEleven men pursuing at the proper angle.D. Be PhysicalForce opponents to give up th e football by aggressivegang tackling and vicious hitting. Make teams respectus by outhitting them.E. Cause TurnoversOur job is no t only to stop the other team but to takethe ball away from them.F, ConfidenceWhen we bre ak the huddle we a re bo th confident in wha tw e are do inq and in our te ammate s .


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5. Turnovers 99 Results:1.5 per game

2000 Results:

Defensive Production1. 3 and Out 99 Results:3.7 per game 2000 Results:

2. Points Allowed 99~esults:27.0 per game 2000 Results :

\3. 1 or Less Big Plays30 Yards or More 99 Results:1.2 per game 2000 Results:

4. 3rd Down E ffic ie n cy 99 Results:40%

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6. Minus Yardage Plays 99 Results:1 out of 12 attempts

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7. Total Yards 99 Results:5.8 per play 2000 Results:

8. Rush Yards 99 Results:4.8 per attempt 2000Results:

9. Pass Yards 99 Results:7.5 per attempt 2000 Results:


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Running play designed to hit inside the offensive tackle where o,ffenisve linemenare zone blocking thedefensiv.e down linemen and iinebackers. "Two back zone running play, where fullback goes opposite of tnetailback.Running play designed ,t o get outside of TIEor Tackle using zoneblocking scheme.QS tosses ball to running back on a play designed to get outslde..QB reverses out and hands baJJto FB with aggressive man/zone blocking.Ballcarrier's initial move is misdirected away from point of attack with twooffensive players pulling to the side of the run.Running play with a double team at point of attack, a lead blocker and a puller.Running play where offensive lineman pulls across the center andtraps the down defensive lineman.Running play where offensive lineman pulls across the center to trap a downdefensive lineman who has been influenced up the field by OL pulling outside.Two back running play with theFB leading on aLB and QS handing baJJto Ta.Running play in which off.ensive lineman show a pass set andQB hands ball offdeep to Tailback.Running play in which offensive lineman show pass, fullback leads up onlinebacker and QS hands baJJoff deep to tailback.

Running play in which QS shows sprint out pass and hands ball off torunningback, offensive fine shows turnback protection.Option with zone blocking and no dive threat. QB either keeps of pitches ball.Option play with lead back blocking on force/alley player. QS keep or pitch.Option play with lead back arc blocking force.Option play where QB fronts out and has the option to give, keep or pitch.Option play where inside trap is faked andQB can keep or pitch.Option play with down blocks, fb diving up center's ass, QB keep or pitch.QS fronts out and gives ball to FB.A long trap executed on the end man of line of scrimmage by FB off

the LOS. Zone blocking by OL.

Running play in which p/ayside guard pulls to the outside, with downblock onDefensive Tackle.


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Play Action QS and back(s) fake a running play.QS andback(s) fake running play one way with offensive lineman pulfingtheopposite way. OS comes back opposite flow outside the tackle.QS fakes run on way and comes back opposite flow outside tackle box.

Seminole WR screen to one side, with RBscreentothe opposite side.Screen Screen to RS in which the back flares immediatlyto one side with OL pulling out

to block.Slip Screen Screen pass to aback, where he blocks and slips out for pass with OL pulling outto block.

Screen pass to Tight End.ScreenStrong Center blocking to the strong side of the formation.

Center blocking to the weak side of the formation.Gap protection where Oline turns shoulders perpendicular to LOS and areresponsible for Gap inside of them.Protection where Oline slides either strong or weak and gap protects. Back goesopposite.Man pass blocking by offensive linemen.Last play of a half or game in which offense has to throw deep for a touchdown.

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Set huddle 4 yards off L.O.S.Stand taU and look at signal canerStand tallflt in gaps between front line and look at signalcal1er.Align wide to huddle looking for trick alignments.

II. Huddle Call/Post Huddle AlignmentA. Mike calJs"Ready" when signal caller steps to huddle; signa] caller then calls front and coveragethen repeats calli then says "Ready" team clap and says "Break". FS also gives down and distancebefore signal caller comes to huddle.B. Nose: Take one knee over ball (important so LB's and secondary can recognize formation)

C. Post Huddle Alignment:Align facing the opponent's offense watching for anything unusual such as quick deployment.D. Flip Flop People:Stay in middle and listen to call side then hustle to alignment. The Mike will make right or leftcall. Must know if you are to or away from call. iE. Secondary: Listen for theSecondary call made by the safety, which may differ, from front will be a

Ringo (Right) or Lucky (Left). ...The tempo with which the defense is called will set the tone of how we break. We must all be sharp andalert for unusual and quick alignments.

m.IV. Remember "May Day" is a no huddle call at L.O.S. in a quick deployment situation by offense.V. Post HUddle Calls and Communication Responsibilities

A. Sam1. RightlLeft calls for front alignment2. Any audibles3. Formation recognition and tendenciesB. Rover1. Formation recognition and tendencies2. "Gone" calls

C. Mike L Force and coverage acknowledgement2. Call and stunt communication3. Formation recognitionD. Safeties1. Eyes - DownIDistance - Strong Safety2. Strength - (Ringo-Lucky) Strong Safety3. Formation - Free Safety4. Coverage - (Checks) Free Safety5. Force - Safeties6. Motion Adjustments - Safeties


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E. Corners1. Force acknowledgment2. Motion alerts3. Alignments (splits)

VI. Defensive CaUsA. FrontB. GamesC. CoverageExample: Ready - 931-Pirate - Black - Ready - BreakFront - Game - CoverageA technique maybe called with the frontIf no technique is called, Base will be played


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DEFENSIVEFROi"iT DECLARATIONS

A. The "Directional call" is:1. 2Back rulesa. TlghtEndb. Ifthere are 2 TE's, the-call is to the 2 receiver side.c. If there is no TE, the call is to the 2 receiver side.

2. 1Back ruJesa. TightEndb. Ifthere are 2 TE's and 2 receiver side (double flanker) the call is to the wide side of the field. If

baH is in the middle of field - no wide side - then call is to the left:c. If there are no TE's and two 2 receiver side (double slot), the call to the wide side of-the field. Ifball is in the middle of field - no wide side - the call is to the left.

3Back rulesa. TightEndb. If 2 TE's or no TE's, call is to the wide side. Ifball is in the middle of field - no wide side - the call

is to the left c. Ifdouble tight with Power Iset; the can is totheoower back side.

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DIRECTIONAL (FRONT) AND STRENGTH (SECONDARy) CALLS:

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L Formation sets1. Pro2. Tw ins3. Balanced 2x24. Trips 3xI5. Empty

IT . Backfield sets1. 2 Back setsa. Ih. Kingc. Queend. Neare. Farf. Split2. 1 Back setsa. Home Positionb. Off-Set Position3. NoBacks

III. Motion Adjustments1. WR2. End8Qver3. TE

IV . Shift Adjustments1. TE Trade2. RBIFBV. Alignment RulesVI. Adjust Checks

1. Pro2. Pro Tight3. Tw ins4. Balanced 2x25. Trips 3xl6. Empty7. Tits

VII. Techniques and SchemesL Run2. Pass

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TITS ADJUSTMENTS

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I. Front AdjustmentsA. Move DE into boundary to a 6 Technique 'SIX"B. Double tight formation, move weak side DE to a 6 Technique 'SIX'C. OLB up call.


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AL IGNMENTS

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MEAN GREEN DEFENSE PERFORMANCE

Football is a team game. The quality of the team is more than just the sumof'elevenplayers. All eleven playing the call with good discipline make the sum greater than thetotal of 11 individual talents. This creates "overlap," which means that everyone-does hisjob so thoroughly that there is always more than one man making a play.>

Success follows:'1. Defeating the first block2. Fulfilling responsibilities3. Making adjustments4. Execution of techniques

Basic Performance Values1. Make contact with techniques that maximize your efforts2. Finish every play3. Apply self-discipline4. Fulfill mental preparations5. Eliminate "Bad Downs" and "Bad Days" - don't accept them

Basic Attitude Values1. Believe in success - ifs earned2. Develop winning habits day by day, snap by snap3. Mental toughness means performance under pressure4. Allow no "unearned" scores.

Mental Preparation involves several things:1. Relate your responsibility to your technique - your job helps youunderstand how you want to play.

2. Relate your responsibility to those of your teammates - this allows formore positive and aggressive play.

3. Develop a mental picture of yourself actually playing the game.4. Achieve an understanding of the offense - how they execute and why.5. Know what you have to get done and what you might also get done-

play through your priorities.Practice Policies

1. When defensive teams are interchanging to the place your positioncoach wants you.2. Pay attention: Know the defense called.3. No fighting, hassling or profanity.4. No player gets on another player if he makes a mistake.5. Keep helmet on at all times.6. No trash talk, do your job and get back in the huddle .


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"0" gapA lignm ent o f D efense o nO L and IE's o r G ho st IEBo th b acks to run strength ( T.E . )Backs splitBo th b acks aw ay fro m run strength ( T .E . )Proper angle to m ake p lay o n b allT erm used fo r auto m atic defensive call fo r quick huddle o ffenseTerm used fo r auto matic defensive call fo r no huddle o ffenseT erm used to stem defensive fro ntsT erm used to m ake defensive lo ok like b litz b ut p lay regular (LB /S ec)Term used to . sho w o ne defense and p lay ano ther (Team )S tro ng sid e of t he o f fe ns e (# o f rece ivers)W eak side o f the o ffense (# o f rece ivers )B asic distrb utio n o f receivers ( 3 stro ng and 2 w eak)Z one o r M an side dep ending o n C overage

S eco nd ary c all fo r stro ng leftformationS e co nd ary c all fo r stro ng right formationM o vem ent to R ightM o vem ent to LeftD efen siv e fro nt alignme nt to rightD efen siv e fro nt alignme nt to leftD efen siv e fro nt is au tom atically set to fieldD efensive fro nt is set to o pen side; o pp osite o f run strength.D efen siv e fro nt is au tom atically set to b o un daryBlitz o r stunt w ill co me fro m the sho rt side o ffield (M O F right)Blitz o r stunt w ill co rne fro m the w ide side o f field (M O F left)

C om er fo rceS a fe ty fo rc eC hange o ffo rce b etw een R over and S afetyB a ck er fo r ceE nd fo rc eC om er o r S afety fo rce dep ending o n b lo cks o n the p erim eterR ead fo rce b etw ee n seco nd ary & end m an o n 1.0 .S . determ ined byT .E . b lo c kin g o r re le as in g.


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MOVEMENTS

Mov emen ts a re th e ab ility to m ove 1,2, 3 o r 4 p eo ple in to diffe re nt g ap s w ith ou t a ffe ctin g c ov era ge .

1 Man Movements.lkill it):A . T ackle & N os e M oveme nts :1 . S pik e- 3 te ch niqu e ta ck le k illin g A g ap.2. J um p- S hade nqs ekilling oppo site A gap.3. O ve r- n os e k illing B gap.B. Ends1. P in ch - S te ch niqu e e nd k iU iln g B g ap ./"~ 2. Indian - 6 or 9 technique end killing C gap.K j1 3. O utlaw - 6 techn ique k illing 0 gap.

I; ______:?U2 j! -Cowboy -te chn iqe end k illin g B gap.5 . K nife -E nd k illing B gap fro m tilt a lig nme nt c om in g o ff th e e dg e.6.L ong S tick- 5 technique end s lanting to A gap.C . L in eba ck er M ov emen t:1.S am Plug- S am La p lu gg in g th e g ap to h is run s tre ng th .2 . M ik e P lug- M ike LB p lug gin g th e g ap to h is ru n s tre ng th.D . S afe ty M ov emen ts :1. S to rm - T ig ht s afe ty s to rm in g fo rce to his s ide .2. T hun de r- O pe n s afe ty s torm in g fo rce to his s ide .. .add A. B, or C to the S to rm or T hunder call thes afey will s to rm th atgap. Ex : S torm A- T ights afey s to rm A gap to his s ide .E. Co rn e r Movements :1. W aco- W eak or Boundry co rne r fo rcing o ff the edge.

2 Man Movements:A . F ro nt F ou r (d efe ns iv e tin eme n):1 . T im - 'S p ik e a nd In dia n2. C ras h- S pike an d C ow bo yB . L B an d Fron t:1. H amme r- S pike by 3 te chn ique and L B e xchang e.2 . S aw - P inch by 5 techn ique and L B ex change.

3 Man Movements:A. Front and LB1. T im Under- T im ran w ith L B runn ing under to B gap.2. R am - T ackle , N os e and LB m ovem ent w ith 2 s lanters and looper com ing from right.3. L io n- T ack le , N os e and L B m ovem ent w ith 2 s lanter an d loo per co min g fro m te ft.

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STUNTS

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3 Man S tunts :A .. S hark - E xe cute a S pike and P in ch w ith w e ak tack le co ntain on pas s . B ecom es a quic k e x itg am e s tro ng o n p as s .C alle d w ith H aw k .B .. J aw s - E x ec ute a S pik e, P inch an d In dian w ith w e ak tackle con ta in o n pas s . B ecomes a quick, ex it game w eak on pas s . Called w ith Eag le.C . . Falcon -3 techn ique tackle penetra te A ~ap 7 techn ique end pene tra te8G ap w ith nos elo op in g to s tro ng C. N os e contain on Pas s ;?X~ .....,>:&D. Pirate 3 te chnique ta ck le pene tr ate Agap . 6\9 techniqueend p en etrate B ga p, N os e co ntain

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2 M an G am es :T OM- E xchang e o f R us h lane s be tw e en the tw o de fe ns ive tackle s.EX IT - Ex change o f Rus h lanes and Conta in be tw een end and tack le , w here end ispenetrator.T EX- Ex change o f Rus h lanes and C onta in be tw een end and tackle , w here tackle ispenetratar.

3 M an G am es :E AR S- 3 m an g am e w ith tackle s an d e nd. T ackle s pe netra te , e nd lo opin g, k eyin g cen te r b lock.T HUMBS- 3 m an gam e w ith tac les and e nd. T ackle an d en d pen etra te w ith o ther tackle loo pin g.TW IS T ER - T EX gam e w ith oppo site tackle loo pin g to con ta in . 3 m an gam e.

4 M an G am es :TWIS T- T EX to one s ide, w ith EXIT to the othe r s ide .WOLF- Ends run Q uick Ex it gam es , T ack les cros s and ge t to contain .D OU BL E- C all thatw ilP be m ade to g et the s am e g am e ran to e ach s ide . E xam ple : D ouble E xitB IG MAC - 4 bull rus he s, loo king fo r draw .


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39/90

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SKY CLEO BRONCO

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MIDDLE LB FRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY HQOKTO#3 HOOKTO # 3 HOOKTO#3

WEAK LB FRONT CALLED IGAP TO ALLEY HOOK/CURL HOOK/CURL CURUFLAT

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No #2 look to #3 No #2 look to #3

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L EFT CO RN ER SECONDARY LOOSE MfM #1 FLAT (DEEP TO lOOSE M/M #19INSIDE RUN SHORT)SUPPORT

SECONDARY FLAT (DEEP TORIGHT CORNER 9~INSIDE RUN LOOSE MIM#1SUPPORT LOOSE M'lM #1 SHORT)


40/90

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41/90

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42/90

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43/90

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44/90

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47/90

HAWK ADJUSTMENTS

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48/90

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49/90

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STRONG LB FRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY HOOK~URLf

MIDDLE LB FRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY HOOK

WEAKLB FRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY HOOKCURL

JACK 12 HASH SKY CURL-FLAT

SAFETY 12 HASH CLEO HALF FIELD"

SECONDARYL EFT C ORN ER 7 OUTSIDE RUN FLAT (DEEP TO SHORT)SUPPORT

SECONDARY LOOSE M\M#1RIGHT CORNER 70UrSIDE RUNSUPPORT


50/90

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FRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY HOOKTO#3 HOOK TO # 3 HOOKTQ#3MIKE

SAM FRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY HOOKlCURL N\A N\A

JACK 10CORE SKY Curl\Flat N\A N\A

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SECONDARY LOOSE M/M #1 FLAT (DEEP TO LOOSE /INM #1LEFT CORNER 9-INSIDE RUN SHORT)SUPPORT

SECONDARYRIGHT CORNER g.INS1DE RUN L OO SE M \M #1 FLAT {DEEP TO LOOSE MlM#1SUPPORT SHORD


51/90

~COV.2 (SQUPIT)

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WEAKLB FRONT CALLED GAP TO AllEY CURL-FLAT (ALL OF #1)

JACK INVERT IN BOX GAP TO ALLEY HOOK-CURL

SAFETY 12 HASH CLEO HALF FIELD

L EF T CORNER 7 OUTSIDE BOX OR BRONC D HALF FIELD ON TWO RECEIVERS DEEPM\MON ONE RECEIVER DEEP

1GH T CORNER 7 OUTSIDE CLEO FLAT (DEEP TO SHORT)


52/90

j/~-~ PRO TWINSCOVER 3 STRONG i 10 00 0 01I 1 II / '--\ s" J---.;ftI t>C ~ , l'

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LEFT CORNER .JACK SAFETY RIGHT CORNER7 IN S ID E 5- INVERT 1 0 COR E 7 IN S ID E

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53/90

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54/90

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55/90

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56/90

BLACK

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WEAKLB FRON T C AL LE D G AP T O AL LEY HOOK-CURL

JACK 12 H AS H CLEO HAL F F IE LD

SAFeTY 12 HAS H CLEO HAL F F IE LD

SECONDARYL EF T CORNER 7 OUTSIDE RUN FL AT (DEEP T O S HO RT )SUPPORT

SECONDARYRIGHT CORNER 7 OUTSIDE RUN FL AT (DEEP T O S HO RT )SUPPORT


57/90

PRESS

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FLOOD PASS DROP DEEP MlDDLE ON T .E. i. ' ; " >OPEN T O #3 RECEIVER. READ #2 . IF #2 IS VERT ICA

FRONT CAL LED DROP DEEP M IDDLE 20 T O 25 YARDS IF #2MIDDLE LB iG AP T O A LL EY CROSSES OR GOES OUT DROP TO HOLE 10 TO 12Y ARDS DEEP.AN Y ON E BACK MUS T HAVE DEEPM IDDL E DRO P PL AY EVER YT HIN G BETWEEN H AS H'SEAM DROP. BACK PEDDLE 10 TO 12 YARDS DEEP

WEAKLB FRONT CAL LED iG AP T O A LL EY W ALL #2 RECEIVEffiEAM T O CHECK DOW NT WIN S FORMAT ION HAS N O DEEP M IDDLE DROP

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SECONDARY HAL F F IE LD12 H AS H RUNSAFETY SUPPORT

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58/90

j(BLACKMAN

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STRONG LB FRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY M\M #2 Strong jI " " " " , , ,

MIDDLE LB FRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY M\M #3 Strong

WEAKLB FRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY M\M#2 Weak

JACK 12 HASH Sky HALF FIELD

SAFETY 12 HASH Sky HALF FiELD:"

SECONDARYLEFT CORNER Inside Bump RUN M\M#1SUPPORT

SECONDARYRIGHT CORNER Inside Bump RUN M\M#1SUPPORT


59/90

WHITE

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WEAKLB FRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY Seam Curl # 2 WEAK

JACK 12 HASH SECONDARY HALF FIELDRUNSUPPORT

SKYSAFETY 12 HASH QUARTER FIELD

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SECONDARYL EF T CORNER 7 OUTSIDE RUN QUARTER FIELDSUPPORT

RIGHT CORNER 7 OUTSIDE CLOUD FLAT (SHORT TO DEEP)


60/90

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61/90

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7-outside COVERAGE S ec on da ry \ F orc e S ec on da ry \S e co nd ar y \ F or ce12 Core COVERAGE

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62/90

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JACK 12 H AS H CLEO HAL F F IE LD

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SECONDARYlEFT C ORN ER 7 OUT S ID E RUNSUPPORT FL AT (DEE P T O S HO RT )

R IGHT CORNER SECONDARY7 OUT S ID E RUN FlAT (DEEP T O S HORT )SUPPORT


63/90

OKIE 55 STACK

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64/90

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OKrE FRONT CALLED BRONCO CURLFLAT

JACK Buzz to Zero Stack GAP TO ALLEY Strong HookONE GAP

SAFETY 10 CORE SECONDARY RUNSUPPORT MIDDLE THIRD

lEFT CORNER 71NStDE SECONDARY RUNSUPPORT OUTSIDE THIRD

7 INSIDE SECONDARY RUI'\SUPPORT

RIGHT CORNEROUTSIDE THIRD


65/90

OKJE 54 SPUT

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66/90

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MIKEFRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY

DEEP MIDDLE

SAM FRONT CALLED GAP TO ALLEY DEEP MIDDLE

SEAM DROP. BACK PEDDLE 10 TO 12 YARDS DEEPOKIE GAP TO ALLEY WALL #2 RECEIVER SEAM TO CHECK DOWNFRONT CALLED

12 HASH SECONDARY HALF FIELDJACKRUNSUPPORT WORK FOR WIDTH. ~

SAFETY 12 HASH SECONDARY HALF FIELDRUNSUPPORT WORK FOR WIDTH

FLA.T (SHORT TO DEEP)LEFT CORNER 7 OUTSIDE CLOUD REROUTE RECEIVERS AND SINK WITH VERTICALROUTE ON #2

FLA T(SHORT TO DEEP)RIGHT CORNER 7 OUTSIDE CLOUD REROUTE RECEIVERS AND SINK WITH VERTICALROUTE ON #2


67/90

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\ Blitz Rules:1. Alignment will be from Okie Stack.2. a-man blitz vs. a/l 2-BackFormations and cover I eliminate back routes.3. Automactic "Cop" call with TE on the field.4. "Off" rules vs. 10 personnel! or Empty Formations.5. "Lock" on motions.6. Gross technique to open end side7. Blitz technique.

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ADJUSTMENTSW e w ill not play with a free s afety from the +2.0 in. The end zone will be th e free safety.W e w ill add S lide to the coverage call. T he s afety w ith m iddle res pons ib ility wil l combow ith the de fender as signed to cover the rece iver. T he rece ive r will be des ig nate d byan ace , deuce , o r trey calf made by the safety.

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TOKIE PREVENT

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IMPORTANT FACTORS :Get Jams on Wr's on the LOS.Short outside defender on strongside cover out cuts by #1 ,#2, or #3.Short inside defender on strongside cover in cuts by #1,#2,or #3.Mike and Sam defend Inside and outside cuts by #1,#2 weak.Have a 'jumper' and and a back up safety vs. the Hail Mary.The exact amount of time is important. Will time expire?


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NO HUDDLE

AUdefensive personnel must be alert for a "no huddle" situation. Our defensive right tackle has theassgnment of recognizing this and must check it after every play.' .As soon as a "no huddle"occurs, we simply make the 'call "mayday"- "mayday". Be sure it is madeloudly and dearly. The linbackers must determlnestrenqht as soon as possible and call it out. They(llinbackers) must be ready with proper defensive calfs basedonour game plan and make thecal!as quickly as possible. They must be certaineveryone on the defensive unit has heard the call. It isbest to look at the players as you make thecal!.

must repeat calls as often as needed to be certain we are accurate an9,that everyone hasived the propper call. ....

The sequence for making a "mayday" call is as follows:\

1. "mayday"-"mayday" (Right Tackle)2. Left- left (Linebackers)3. 931 Pirate Black (Mike LB)931 Pirate Black4. Defense can be called prior to strength call if possible.

Our general rules for a no huddle situation (mayday) are as follows:1. Be quick to recoginze the "no huddle".2. Know we cannot substitute players in these situations3. Make aUcalls loud and clear.4. Always be prepared to take signals from the sideline.


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"STOP THE CLOCK"is the one time the defense will use a "time-out" to stop the clock in asituation where we must getball back for our offense. I t is very important that We are perfect inour execution of this plan.general cutoffs will be the last two minutes of each half. Here are the rules we will go by:I. Defensive coach will initiate the "Stop the Clock" procedure.

II. Only linebackers wiHsignal "time-out" on the field of play.III. Any member of the defensive squad could go from the sideline to nearestofficlal in direction of ballto signal "time-alit".

IV. Mike and Will linebackers wil l start to sideline when any time out occurs to confer with defensivecoach. A. Ifeoach has no pertinent information, he will signal to have Mike and Will stay inhuddle.

V.General Rules of Play:A. Never give up a first down as it is like a touchdown in a "Stop the Clock" situation.B. If close; tackle the ball to go out of bounds to stop clock without having to use"time-out" .C. Never call "time-out" if clock has been stopped for another reason.1. Incomplete Pass2. Ball carrier out of bounds3. PenaltyD. Be alert for a long cadence or a late count from the offense. (Trying to draw youoffsides to get a first down).E. If forced to make defensive calfs from a "no huddle" use best run defense.F. Understand most teams will try and run the ball in this situation.

n most cases we will have 3 timeouts to use in "Stop the Clock". If we play good defense and arein stopping the clock it is possible to get the ball back and use up very little time.t would be super if we were able to conserve a "time-out" or two for the offense. This would be possiblewe forced them to go out of bounds or throw an incomplete pass.

procedure could be the difference between winning or losing.


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"TWO MINUTE DRILL"

We will use the term" Two Minute o riII"to initiate defensive reaction to this situation. I t is most oftenin the last two minutes of the half and the last two minute's of the game.This period defiers from a "Stop the Glock" situation in these ways:

r . Never gamble or take a chance to make a big play and give up a touchdown.II. First downs are of some importance if afield goal will beat us.III. If close; play ball carrier to keep him inbounds (We want the dock to run).IV. Be ready for "No Huddle"~ Be certain you have defense.V. Be ready for quick cadences..Vl, Remember, we-cannot substitute any players when the offense does not huddle.VII. If the offense fails to advance ball, we may use a "time-out" to get our offense the ball (end offirst half only).GENERAL RULES OF PLAY

l. We will maintain our narmal game plan in making defensive calls.II. We will play aggressively and not wait until the offense makes a mistake.III. Utilize" 2 minute game plan on no huddle".IV. We must be ready for a "Geronimo" situation (last play of the game or half).

basic phitosophy is that we are going to stay after them with our game pian for "pass" situation.hich means wil l will use both zone and man defenses. We wil l not sit back and let the offenseove the ball..


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"SuddenChanae"

The score is 7-7 in the fourth quarter, and westopped our opponents on our own 28 yard line. We have just sat down on the bench; we feeland relieved. We have just stopped tham after a long drive. Wef;ansure use the rest. As ourteam starts to drive the ball out from the 28 yard line, afumble on the first playaccours andopponent has the ball on our 24 yardiine! THIS IS THE SUDDEN CHANGE SITUATION!

The feeling of the two teams at this point:Our opponents:. What a great break.. We have them on the ropes now.Their defense will be tired .. Let's hit them quickly.Our defense did a great job getting the ball back for us.

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1. What a lousy break.2. They have us in a big hole now.3. I am tired; I don't know whether lean hold out again.4. Boy, I hope someone comes up with a big play.Our offense sure put us in a hole. How coud they do that?you see why it takes a great defense to overcome a succen change situation.opponents will be mentally up, and unless we prepare ourselves,we will not

Always huddle up before you go back into the game.Gain control of your thoughts and get yourself ready to play defense again.Realize that you must get yourself and your teammates up mentally.Go all out to make the big play.Now is the test of our defense. Accept the challenge.When we stop them now, we will have an even greater psychological advantage.

HE SUDDEN CHANGE IS QURSI!! We can do an excellent job in this area i f we are mentallyready for it!!


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Linebacker Key Thoughts

- The Difference. Between success I failure, the difference is doingthings exactlv riaht or nearly right [H!

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- Know What to Do Every PlayStance & AlignmentDefensive CallKeysResponsibilityPlay EntryRun ReactionOption ResponsibilityPass ResponsibilityPursuit

- PursuitIt's not a crime to get Knocked down!It's a crime to stay down!Get up and pursue every play to the ball..

- Attitude


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As most of you know, there is a fine line between GOOD and GREAT!

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GREAT LINEBACKER

\ The following points, if read, digested and practiced, will make the difference:1. Know the defense - your responsibility.

2. Read and key the big picture.3 . Proper footwork - first step.

4.Locate the "balt."5 . Attack the LOS to your fill.

6 . Inside leverage on the ball (inside out).7. Anticipate the blockers - know who can hurt you.8. Backside Linebacker must whip the Center

9. Somehow, someway, get to the ball.10. Be a sure tackler.11.Use your hands.12.Attack blockers.

13. Be a football player - not a robot.


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PLAYER

On defense, when we say, "Be a Player', we are talking about making plays,even in tough situations. In today'sfootbaJl, we will see multiple formations withdifferent methods of shifting, motioning players, and adjustments to numerouslooks. We will also see different offensive philosophies.foptons schemes, powerfootball, trick plays, west-coastpasslnq attack, east-coast passing game, etc.).Also, with rule changes in the last decade, which allow offenses to use theirhands (hold) and more restrictions on defenders use of hands, we have beenplaced at a slight disadvantage.

A 'Player' will find a way to get the job done. A 'Player' will use qualities that allgood defensive players have used to overcome obstacles placed in front of them:

> - Enthusiasm > - Determination > - Relentlessness> - Team Work : ; . . Being Coachable > - Desire> - Work Ethic : ; . - Instinct > - Effort> - Aggressiveness > - Speed > - Commitment> - Toughness > - Intelligence Attitude> - Mental > - Strength > - ConfidencePreparation > - Explosion> - Heart > - Leadership

THESE ARE THE QUALITIES THAT MAKEA 'PLAYER' ON DEFENSE!


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Stance'\

Alignment

KEYS

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MOVEMENT

LINEBACKER POINTERS

2 PointFeet parallel (toes turned in slightly); flexed at ankles, knees, and hipsArms hanging freeHead UpEyes on Key

4 1 /2 yards deep ~depth can change depending on down distanceor by special calls

1) Fullback or Near Sack to Both Backs will dictate first step and type offlow

2) Blocking scheme will dictate adjustments and where to fill3) Ball will dictate pursuit angles

Proper TechniqueFlow KeysBlocking Scheme TunnelAttack thel.O.S.Anticipate Blocker and attackGet to the ballBe a football player - not a robot

Determined by the Defense Calleda) Downhill as a flow or 1-gap LB

first step downhill- 6incheskeysreact

b) Shuffle - with a stunt or pressureslow shuffle techniquebe a player


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Communication 1) T atk tn e S aila} S w ee p R t., D raw , C oun te r, 'E tc ......b ) S cre en (C ommun icatio n is a K ey)2) T alk the P as s

a) Pas s, Pas s, Pas s (recognized pas s)..b) B all, B all, B aH (baU in the air)c) O s k ie , Os kie , Oskie (on in te rcept ion)d) Ale rt o thers to the Route1) J oe , J oe , J oe (on underneath cros ser)2) Zombie, zombie ( go ing from zone to M an)3} Hook, Curl, Out, Etc ..3) S et up the Defens ea) Be the OB on our Defens e'\ b) Make the call and ge t everyone s e t upc) M ake the adjus tm ents

DEFEATINGBLOCKERS

ZONE PASSDROPS

1) R ip T ech - us ed to beat at blocker to your area2) Pus h - PuJ lT een- us ed to ge t rid of a blocker3) Cut T ech - us ed to keep blocker dow n

1) P lay Run Firs t - When you know Its pas s then hinge and ge t inc ov era ge a re a2) S po t D ro p - In itia l dro p w ill s tart to s po t on fie ld (adjus tm en t w ill o ccurbas ed o n fo rm atio n an d re adin g ro ute s)3) Q B depth w ill d icta te L B drop depth- s ettle w hen Q S s ettles4) K no w w he re imme diate thre ats in yo ur are a are ~ ke ep in side leve rag ea nd w a rt re ce ive r o ff5 ) Drop T ech - H inge on ins ide foo t and cros sover run w ith eyes onQ S to proper depth. (B ack pedal in s om e ins tances depending onh as h a nd c ov era ge )6) V is ion - s hould be on Q S to de te rm ine depth o f drop and periphera lvis io n s ho uld fin d re ce ive rs in yo ur are a. Q S 's s ho uld ers w ill in dica tew he re he is thro w in g7) C ollis io n - n eve r a llo w re ce ive r to cro ss yo ur face un mo le sted un le sshe is cleany out o f your zone8) Get in throw ing lanes ~ m ake it tough for QS to find w indow s in ourCoverage9) Communicate - talk to each other; le t o ther L B's and DB 's know w hatR ec eiv er s a re d oin g


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MAN PASS TeCH1) Step with your man2) Keep inside leverage3) Visi6nshouid always remain on man4) ColHsion and Run with Receiver5) Strip arm of receiver when the ball is there6) Be physical with your man before the ball is thrown and when you have

to make a play on the ball7) Any vertical route we should kill the route8} We wil[ take inter-interferencecaH before TO


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LINEBACKER DROP TECHNIQUE & RESPONSIA8LlTY

A. Vision Points: We want to be in position to actually see the Receiver into his route.This is about 2.or 3 steps into the linebacker drop. The "angle" of drop will bedependent in part on the Receiver's route or path.

B. Driving to Aiming Paints: linebackers will have very specific aiming paints for eachcoverage. This will vary somewhat with some coverage, Aiming points indicate theinitial angle and drop points.

C. OraD Technique: Back pedal to hole (Black) and tite hook (Red). Gross over run to,wide hook (Wide Red), curl (Blue), flat (White). Once we have reached our depth, thelinebacker wHfshuffle, looking to his responsibil ity Receiver, To adjust depth, slidewithout crossing over. Look to either direction for a threat.

1. Head on Swivel: In any drop, the phase "Head on a swivel" may be used meaningonce vision is discovered, the defender must look back to QB and/or 2ndkey todiscover where the ball is to be thrown or who to cover. Then the Linebacker maybe asked to once again find the threat.

2. Inside Leverage: In most cases the Linebacker will hear the phrase "maintaininside leverage" or "put your nose on his hip" meaning we want the Linebacker toprevent the Receiver from obtaining an inside position on the Linebacker. Createawait.

3. Collision Crossing Receiver: Never let a receiver cross your face unmofested - "HitHim, " provided it does not take you out of your drop, or based on coverageresponsibility.

4. Get in Throwino Lane: Whenever possible, the Linebacker will get in the throwinglane between the Quarterbacks and the receiver. Force the Quarterback toelevate the baiL Sacrifice depth to get in throwing lane.

5. Short Routes: Do not be held in your zone drops by 5 yard routes or Receivers.React up to the football.

6. Point of Ball: Read Quarterback- - Point of ball for direction of throw.7. Drivinq to Receiver: This phrase_means that the defender is allowed to turn and runto the receiver and get in the throwing lane.


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LS - PLAY ENTRY

It is very important that you enter the play with the correct technique and responsibilitiesbased on the defense called & adjustments made.

1. Know the force call.Ex: Bronco - Rover to force.

2. Know your movement techniqueEx: Run Stunt - use shuffle movement

3. Know your Responsibility - Gap - (spill or leverage)Know where your help comes from& jf you can flow.

4. Know coverage responsibility

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2001 North Texas Defense