Lee-Davis HS - Linebacker Play

8/9/2019 Lee-Davis HS - Linebacker Play

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Linebacker PlayLinebacker 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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MS

6i 2i2i 5

1x7

3x3

30 30

8-10

4x3

1x7

Lucky Call

vs. Pro


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BaseBase ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities End and Axe

6i or 5, C Gap, Chase intothe line, Dive, O/S Rushlane - Contain pass rusher

Axe may cock

Stud and Mike 30, toes at 4, B Gap, Free

Hitter, QB, Based onCoverage

Dog 7-8 yards deep

Tackle and Nasty

2i, A Gap, Chase into theline, Dive, I/S Rush lane

Jack and Rover

3x3 or 4x3, Force Player,Fold for Cutback-Boot-Reverse, Pitch

Corner 1x7, inside

Depth depends on ability


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Stud and Mike ProgressionStud and Mike Progression

BaseBase1. Get Set (TNT)

Defensive Signal/Call Assignment/Responsibility

Dependent on Front

Alignment

Dependent on Front Stud = 30 or 20

Mike = 30, 50, or 20

Toes at 4 yards

Stance Feet are parallel (may stagger the inside foot back) Toes are pointed north with the weight on the balls

Knees bent, shoulder square


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2. Pre-Snap Reads (TNT)

Formation

Backfield Set

OL Alignments Run (Reno) or Pass (Vegas)


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3. Keys (TNT)

Near Offensive Guard

Backfield


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versus Runversus Run

There are three ways to control a gap:

1. With your body

2. With the blockers body

3. With your eyes


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4. Shuffle two steps laterally based on the

read May take a 6 read step with the inside foot

MSvs Down Block shuffle awayvs Reach Block shuffle withvs Pull Block shuffle with

By shuffling, you

should be over the

top of any OT down

blocks


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5. Run to Daylight

Spill everything but the Iso

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6. Fill attack the blocker Strike with your hands

Great pad level

Be ready to shed

7. Escape Rip

8. Pursue

9. Tackle


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versus Passversus Pass

4. Drop until the QB stops dropping

Keep the chin on the shoulder, turn and run Pull-up versus Sprint Out

5. Square your body (shoulder and hips) and

read the QBs front shoulder Work laterally

6. Break when the pin is pulled from the

grenade (front hand leaves the ball)7. Pursue

8. Tackle


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Outside Linebacker PlayOutside Linebacker Play Jack and Rover

Base Alignment = 3x3 off of a TE, 4x3 off

of a OT, Ax3 if there is a slot

Run: To = Force;Away = Boot, Reverse, Cutback

Option = Pitch Player (coverage)

Pass = Curl to Flat (usually)


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Jack and Rover ProgressionJack and Rover Progression

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1. Get Set (TNT)

Defensive Signal/Call

Assignment/Responsibility

Alignment

Dependent on Front

Dependent on Formation

Stance Inside foot up

Shoulders square


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2. Pre-Snap Reads (TNT)

Formation

Backfield Set

WR Splits and Feet

OL Alignments

Run (Reno) or Pass (Vegas)


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3. Keys (TNT)

EMOL

Backfield


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versus Run (TO)versus Run (TO)

4. Close on a 45 degree angle

Square to the line of scrimmage Inside foot up

5. Violently attack the blocker

Hand violence Keep the feet moving

6. Force or Spill

Be decisive, the Dog will fit off of your play Force or Alley?

7. Tackle


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4. Drop until the QB stops dropping

Pull-up versus Boot

5. Square your body (shoulder and hips)and read the QBs front shoulder

Work laterally

6. Break when the pin is pulled from thegrenade (front hand leaves the ball)

7. Pursue8. Tackle


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Read the EMOL to the QB From under center

One QB crossover = 3-step FLATTEN OUT

Two QB crossovers = 5-step Get your body in the

THROWING LANE

From the gun

Shoulder turn = 3-step Turn your back to the QB and

run, hit #1 in the mouth

Catch and crossover (Any drop) = 5-step Get underthe CURL


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Jack and Rover Coaching PointsJack and Rover Coaching Points

1. ID the #1 Receiver Width

2. Read the EMOL to the triangle

3. Versus pass keep the chin on the

shoulder, pointed to the QB4. Work to takeaway the 2nd level throw,

then break downhill on the short pass

5. You cannot get enough block recognitionwith the DEs, OTs, and TEs


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Jack and Rover DrillsJack and Rover Drills

J R

5 yards 5 yards12 yards 12 yardsT T

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12 yards

5 yards

Can work:

Run Reads

Pass Drops 3S and 5S

Shuffle with the front shoulder

Breaks

Routes Hitch, Curl, Out, Combinations

Blitzes

Boot


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Linebacker PlayLinebacker PlayLeeLee--Davis High SchoolDavis High School

Confederate FootballConfederate FootballJason Meade

Head Football CoachLee-Davis High [email protected]

804.513.2460

www.leedavisfootball.com

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