Slant 4/4 Defense

Rich GutierrezHead Football CoachCanyon High SchoolSlant 4-3/4-4 Defensevs.RunHead Football Coach 3rd Year

Absolutely LOVE what I do!

Mentored and Coached Under some of Californias best Coaches!

Harry Welch Santa Margarita High School 3 State Championships, 9 CIF Titles, & multiple League Titles 18 Years at Canyon.Chris Varner SCVTV Color Commentator & Prior Canyon Head CoachJohn DiLiugi College of the Canyons Football Coach & Past DC

Why is this Defense so special? Why are we Here?

Its Basic, allows for Aggressive Play, & Works Proven DIntroduction and BackgroundPersonnel available to us year in year out

Demands the Double Team

Less substituting Changing Fronts

Discipline style of Coaching- Fits our philosophy throughout the offseason.

Emphasizes Simplicity (KISS)

Eliminates Thinking & Drives Reactionary Habits

Less to chance!

Why the Evolution to SlantingCs are true Corners- Must be able to do a little man coverage but mostly protect against deep ball. Secondary run support.

F/S is a bigger corner with similar responsibility.

S/S is a more mobile LB with F/S responsibility as well as LB when rolled up. S/M/W all are discipline runners. (S/S types)

DL are like most teams LBs

EVERYONE MUST BE COACHABLE AND ABLE TO RUN!Personnel NeededAlignment vs. 2 Back and Trips Cover 3TGCGTNTYESMWSSEQRHGap Fits vs. 2 Back and tripsTGCGTNTYESMWSSEQRHGap Fits vs. 2 Back and tripsTGCGTNTYESMWSSEQRHAlignment vs. 1 Back (Doubles) Cover 2TGCGTNTESMWEQRGap Fits vs. 1 Back (Doubles)TGCGTNTESWEQRMGap Fits vs. 1 Back (Doubles)TGCGTNTESWEQRMBoth Positions are Interchangeable3 pt stance Inside arm down Away from StrengthInside FT back (heal to toe)1st step w/ inside foot, back flat and attack ear hole of OG. Nose guard - Weak A gap responsibility MUST reach OG.Defensive Tackle Strong B gap responsibility MUST reach OG.DO NOT LOSE GROUND Fight double team & if overpowered Drop & create Pile.

Vs. Guard pull NG & DT Responsibility - Spin and cross face of Center or Chase QG

Athletic Attributes

Decent Size, Good Feet, & STRONG DISCIPLINE!!

Nose Guard & Tackle Responsibilities3 pt stance- Inside arm downInside FT back (heal to toe)1st step w/ inside foot, back flat and attack C gap responsibility.T can not release inside without being re-routed firmlyDo NOT lose ground, fight through outside shoulder of Tackle Vs. PassC gap resp. hard angle to QB do not get widened, contain QB, never deeper than ball. Once as deep as QB, E has freedom to rush underneath T.

Vs. Tackle pull High as highest for reverse orChase T pulling. (Depending on game plan tendencies.)

Preach the TechniqueSTAY DEEPER THAN THE DEEPEST!!!

Defensive End over Tackle2 pt or 3 pt stance- shoulders equal to butt, back flatInside FT back (heal to toe)1st step w/ inside foot Even OutC gap Responsibility.TE can not release inside Initial PunchOutside release, chuck w/ outside arm, attack outside shoulder of T.

Vs. PassC gap responsibility, hard angle to QB do not get widened. Contain QB, never deeper than ball. Once as deep as QB, E has freedom to rush underneath T.

Vs. Tackle pull High as highest for reverse orChase T pulling. (Depending on game plan tendencies.)Defensive End inside TEVs. 2 Back set

Power, Iso, Sweep, Trap and Counter Strong Left

S: ForceM: Strong C or A GapW: Strong A or Weak B GapSS:Fold (cutback)

VS. 1 Back- Doubles Green (Cover 4) or Zorro (Cover 2)

S/ W: Force (Play side) Fold (Play away)M: Strong A or Weak B Most DifficultLinebacker ReadsImplement a Strong Slant to counter Predictability

Prepare for Formation Adjustment Game Week

Defensive Front is FlexibleAlternate techniquesEagle FrontPossible twists & stunts

ENJOY THE SIMPLICITY, FOCUS ON THE LITTLE THINGS, & DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY!

Adjustments & Alternatives to Slant DPlease Ask Lets Collaborate!!

Contact Information

Rich GutierrezCanyon High School19300 W. Nadal Street Canyon Country, Ca 91351Email Address rgutierrez@hartdistrict.org

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