Lee-Davis HS - DL Fundamentals

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DefensiveDefensive Line PlayLine PlayLeeLee--Davis High SchoolDavis High SchoolConfederate FootballConfederate Football

Jason Meade

Head Football CoachLee-Davis High School

[email protected]

804.513.2460

www.leedavisfootball.com


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BUILDBUILD The deeper the foundation, the stronger

the individual This applies to life, academics, and football

The goal is for each player to be at his

best on the final play of his footballcareer We will build on each rep, drill, practice, and

game Constant improvement


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BUILDBUILD The product of our profession is

BUILDING successful lives

The byproduct of our profession is

winning football games The little things make this possible

Our role as coaches is to take our

players to a level that was not possiblefor them to achieve on their own


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Coaching Defensive LinemenCoaching Defensive Linemen Eliminate the word dont

Tell the players what to do Establish positive communication

When we address one player, they all mustpay attention If they always listen, they will always learn

They all have the same name

Mental reps If you are focused, your body will react as if your were taking

the rep

Players learn by doing Reps, Reps, Reps


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Great Defensive LinemenGreat Defensive Linemen If you have quick feet you can be a

good Defensive Lineman Drill footwork everyday

If you have quick hands you can be a

good Defensive Lineman Work on hand fight and quickness everyday

If you have both, you can be a GREATDefensive Lineman If you play with leverage


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Great Defensive LinemenGreat Defensive Linemen Maintain Body Leverage

The goal is to keep your helmet below theoffensive linemens helmet the entire play

In reality, some players struggle to

consistently play with this body position They must learn when to drop their pad level

This is leverage control Timing your pad level for effective contact and control

Pad level can be trained Box Squats, Hurdles, Duck Walk, Stadium Stairs


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Defensive Line PhilosophyDefensive Line Philosophy We are going to make the offense earn every

block and every yard by: Attacking work to the heels of the offensive line

and spill all kick-out blocks

Escaping recognize the blocking scheme and getout of their line of fire

Pursuing make the tackle if your gap is threatened

or chase into the line of scrimmage with relentless

effort if it is not threatened

Tackling finish every play involved in the tackle

(Drive Stop, TFL, SACK, first hit/assist, FF, FR)


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Get Set (TNT)Get Set (TNT) Defensive Call

Everyone looks to the sideline

There is no huddle

Assignment/Responsibility Front

Stunt

Blitz Movement


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Get Set (TNT)Get Set (TNT) Alignment

Right or Left Depends on the call and the strength of the formation

Heavy or Loose

Depends on ability and confidence

Credit Card

Regular alignment

Crowd the ball

Shoe Box Movement alignment

Between 12 and 18 inches off of the ball


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Get Set (TNT)Get Set (TNT) Stance

Nike 3 point stance, man hand down Toe to instep stagger, man foot back

Taller players may need to have more stagger

Feet at a comfortable distance

Down hand will always be in front of our eyes Weight slightly forward 60%/40%

Hips slightly elevated above the shoulders

Head up with the inside eye keying the football

Guns Get-off stance in passing situations

More stagger, more weight on the down hand, higher hips


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StanceStance


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PrePre--Snap Reads (TNT)Snap Reads (TNT) Offensive Linemans stance

Run (Reno call) Pass (Vegas call)

This read may change your stance

Gap size Offensive Linemans depth

Most offensive lineman gain depth to pull or pass set

We will study film to learn our opponentstendencies


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KeysKeys1. Take-off Key

Back point of the football

Limit your vision

2. Man-on V of the neck or the screws of the helmet

Block Recognition

Base, Down, Zone Scoop, Reach, Pass Set, Pull, Double Team,

Arc

Your alignment will limit the blocks you will face

3. Adjacent Man

4. Near Back Wrong arm and climb vertically

5. Down the Line Wrong arm and climb vertically


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Mat TakeMat Take--OffsOffs


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Band TakeBand Take--OffsOffs


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TakeTake--OffsOffs


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Chase TakeChase Take--OffsOffs


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Attack the ManAttack the Man Hands

Violently strike the target from low to high

Quick Jab Hand placement Breast plate and Tricep/Shoulder Tip

Keep your eyes below hands

Hips Play with leverage

Stay square and maintain your gap leverage Play with Great Body Position

Keep your facemask below the offensive linemans facemask

Feet Your 1st step is to your man, your 2nd step is with your key

Stay square and maintain your gap leverage Be Active Keep your feet moving

Always drive to the offensive linemans heels


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66--Point ExplosionPoint Explosion


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Versus the RunVersus the Run Separate

Arms of Steel

Thumbs up and elbows locked

Squeeze and spill all kickers Recognize the blocking scheme

Occupy your gap Stay square until you are forced to wrong arm

Escape Get out of the line of fire

Must be quick, explosive, and aggressive Chase into the Line of Scrimmage

Tackle


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Weekly Run DrillsWeekly Run Drills Footwork

Take-Offs

Can Work

Techniques

Movement

Stunts and Blitzes

Involve ILBs Arms of Steel

6-point

3-point

Sled

3-point Fit and Press

Working Extension

Block Recognition

1 vs 1; 1 vs 2; 2 vs 2

Involve ILBs Use the offensive line

Wrong Arm Drill

Line of Fire Drill

Rip Technique Rip and Long Stick

Line and Full Line Work

Involve the offensive line

*Must also work these drillsunder the chutes


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Chute WorkChute Work


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Board FightBoard Fight


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Rip TechniqueRip Technique


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Versus the PassVersus the Pass Close the space and set up our move

Defensive Tackles Square Principle

Make the offensive lineman move horizontally Defensive Ends Tackle Set Line

Sprint to a point 4 yard behind the offensive tackles outside foot

Beat him with speed first

React to his set

Work a Move Same hand/shoulder, same foot

Ends Plant the seed of speed

Tackle Power

Hip Slide

Accelerate Sack or Pursue

Rush Lanes


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Weekly Pass DrillsWeekly Pass Drills Footwork

Take-Offs Hand Fighting

Rip Progression

Swim Progression Transition Drill

Recognizing high hats

Hoops Under the chutes

1 on 1 Pass Rush

Illini Drill Pop-Up Bags

Slalom

Radical Turns Square Drill

Push/Pull Drill

3 (OL) on 1 (DL)

Screen and Draw Retrace your steps


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HoopsHoops


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DefensiveDefensive Line PlayLine PlayLeeLee--Davis High SchoolDavis High School

Confederate FootballConfederate FootballJason Meade

Head Football CoachLee-Davis High School

[email protected]

804.513.2460

www.leedavisfootball.com

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Lee-Davis HS - DL Fundamentals