Coach J Clinic 2008 DL Philosophy

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2005 2006 2007 2008Scoring Defense 10th 17pts 9th 14pts 7th 17pts 8th 14pts

Total Defense 12th 304yds 15th 284yds 11th 308yds 8th 280yds

Rushing Defense 7th 93 yds 7th 87yds 7th 93yds 8th 93yds

Sacks 8th 41sks 6th 40sks 2nd 46sks 24th 33sks


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DEVELOPING D-LINE DRILLS

As you prepare your D-Line drills you mustkeep a certain mentality in mind whileconducting the drill. D-Lineman have one

of the most important assignments infootball, and it is predicated on their abilityto rush the passer or get to the ball carrier.The main ingredients for a good defensive

lineman, is the need for quickness anddetermination. Areas of considerationwhen conducting your drills:


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3) COORDINATION: A D-Lineman must be

able to coordinate the action of his hands,

feet, and body as he rushes the passer.

When rushing the passer or playing the

run, a D-Lineman must keep his feet

moving. Remember this point with your

drills.

4) COMPETITIVENESS: An attitude is one of the mostimportant football qualities a D-Lineman should have. AD-Lineman gets more sacks when he just keeps coming

and he never gives up. A D-Lineman needs to have amean streak, meaning they want to get after people,even on the practice field. Make your drills tough anddemanding.


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5) TOUGHNESS: A D-Lineman must not bedenied. How will he react when playing

against a bigger and stronger opponent?

6) INSIDE POWER: Your D-Line must beable to control the line of scrimmage.


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D-LINEMAN CHARACTERISTICS QUICKNESS: The D-Lineman must demonstrate quickness in his

ability to move in all directions. He should demonstrate an above-average reactive ability for his size.

FLUIDITY: The D-Lineman must demonstrate fluid movement as hereacts and changes direction on the field.

FLEXIBILITY: A D-Lineman must demonstrate extraordinaryflexibility for his size. Flexibility is a requirement for maintaining theproper leverage as he defeats the blockers.

POWER: The D-Lineman must be able to strike a blow with power.

He should have a knack for delivering an explosive blow to theopponent. He cannot be a leaner. He must be able to quickly shedthe blocker.


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RECOGNITION SKILLS: The D-Lineman shouldbe able to make the proper adjustments and

adapt to changing situations. He has to be ableto recognize offensive blocking patterns quicklyand respond with an immediate physicalreaction.

CONSISTENCY: The D-Lineman mustdemonstrate reliability and consistency underpressure. He should respond to his readsproperly at all times. He should demonstrate a

football IQ in he is able to relate to down anddistance tendencies, field position tendencies,clock factors, formation tendencies, etc


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The exceptional D-Lineman is involved inthe leadership process of the unit. He not

only rises to the occasion, he leadsthrough his body and mind. Some of thethings the involved D-Lineman does for histeam include:

Checking the yard markers and reminding teammates ofthe offensive tendencies

Helping his teammates be alert for the opponentsspecial plays.

Anticipating checks and other such defensive audibles.

Understanding the relationship of the secondaryperimeter support call to the front scheme. Appreciating the impact of the field position. Understanding the relevance of the weather on the style

of play.


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THE FIVE ESSENTIALS

1. STANCE: You should notoveremphasize the stance parameters ofthe D-Lineman. What is important is the

stance allows the D-Lineman to take asomewhat neutral position. He should beable to move in either direction with an

explosive power-step.


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3. NEUTRALIZE: The effective D-Lineman mustneutralize the blockers impact and stabilize

the line of scrimmage. Neutralizing a blocker ora combination blocking scheme involvesseveral reactions. Getting an up field push ona pass protector, spilling a trap blocker,

disrupting a combo block, etc. In order toconsistently neutralize a blocker or blockingscheme, the productive D-Lineman must beable to move quickly and efficiently in eight

different directions.


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4. ESCAPE: This is where the kinship of D-Lineplay and wrestling is the strongest. A primarycharacteristic of an effective defensive player

is his ability to quickly and violently shed ablocker. Against the run, escapingpredominantly entails lateral movement ability.Against the pass, the defender may have tothrow the blocker aside with a club move in

order to clear the pass rushing lane. Goodtechnique and leverage is simply not enough.The escape factor is a critical component to D-Line play and it should be practiced on a dailybasis with specific drills which hone theplayers technique in escaping from contactwith the blocker.


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5. PURSUIT: An effective escape puts theD-Lineman into position to effectively

pursue the ball carrier. No one can out-hustle our defense. In addition to out-hustling our opponent, our players

(through the use of the proper escapetechnique) will pursue the ball carrieraccording to the proper angle andleverage. Hustle and angle are the twocomponents of effective individualpursuit.


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PHILOSOPHY OF PURSUIT &TACKLING

Pursuit is the burning desire to get to the football. Pursuitcan be evaluated by freezing a video frame and countingthe number of players around the football on any givenplay.

You can be a turnover producing defense with greatpursuit by your D-Lineman. Force people to go thedistance to score.

You can build a reputation of punishing gang tacklingfrom the front and backside by demanding team pursuit.


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WHAT IT TAKES TO PURSUE

1. Pursuit is first a mental process

2. Visualize pursuing and making greatplays.

3. Physical conditioning is necessary soyou can have great pursuit on every play.

4. Speed- react fast and quickly. You canimprove your speed and quickness.


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ONCE YOU ARRIVE AT THEBALL

1. Come to balance (come under control).

2. Good bent knee striking position.

3. Step to and through the ball carrier (takeone extra step).

4. Club and wrap-up, driving your numbers

through their numbers.


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WHAT PURSUIT DOES

1. Eliminates the long touchdown.

2. Discourages opponents.

a. During the course of a gameb. Strikes fear and intimidates future

opponents.

3. Promotes consistent team performance.4. Creates turnovers all over the field.


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TACKLING

DEFINITION: A tackle is a desired collisionbetween the defensive man and the ball carrier.THE DEFENSIVE MAN MUST WIN!

OBJECTIVE: To stop the ball carrier in his tracksfor little or no gain and to gang tackle. Tacklingis 50% determination and 50% technique. Ittakes both aggressiveness and good techniqueto be a great tackler.


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TECHNIQUE/FUNDAMENTALS

1. Meet the ball carrier in a good hittingposition.

2. Eyes should be focused on the ball

carriers numbers.3. Dont give the ball carrier a two way cut.

4. Keep butt low, keep head up, first

contact should be made with the chest ornumbers. As the chest or numbers makecontact, roll the hips.


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5. Do not leave your feet, wide base, shortchoppy steps, drive through ball carrier

and take him backwards.6. On contact work arms from low to high,

wrap viciously and pull the ball carrier

towards you, squeeze and grab cloth.7. If you are caught in a poor hitting

position, somehow make the tackle.

Grab arms, legs, or anything you can geta hold of, except the face mask.


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OPEN FIELD TACKLE

1. Gather yourself and come under control 3-4yards from the ball carrier, feet chopping-move toward ball carrier.

2. Keep eyes on the belt buckle and get into a

good hitting position. Make the tackle.3. Give the ball carrier only one way to go, then

take it away.4. Leave your feet only as a last resort.

5. Use the sideline whenever possible.6. Force the ball carrier back into pursuit when

possible.

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