Joe Daniel LB / OL, Asst. Head Coach Prince George High School
Football-Defense.com
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Zone blitzes bring 5 man pressure, but with the safety of Zone
Coverage. Zone coverages for 5 man pressure are the 3 under, 3 deep
(3) or 4 under, 2 deep (2) Blitzes use Defensive Line, Linebackers
and Safeties Any player can also be asked to drop into coverage in
a Zone Blitz
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Chance of a big reward with blitzing, with less risk than man
coverage Zone blitzes are exciting for the players to mix it up
Cause confusion for the Offensive Line by using line movement
coupled with blitzes Cause confusion for the Quarterback because he
doesnt know who will cover what area
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Linebackers will make SMOKE call after they get strength
alignment to alert DBs they are coming. The Safety who is dropping
will make a CRASH call. The Safety on the side of the blitz buzzes
the flats. Strong Safety usually comes down if Mike is going. The
Safety who will be responsible for Deep 1/3 responds to the CRASH
Call with a YOU YOU YOU! Call.
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Gap-Out Step: Penetrate the Gap Lateral step with foot closest
to gap responsibility Rip with inside arm, clear hip and penetrate
to heel line in the gap. Cut step: Cross One Face Lateral step with
foot in direction of stunt Second step 45 as you rip with off-arm
Third step square up in the Gap, penetrate to heel line
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Long-Cut Step: Cross Two Faces Lateral step with foot in
direction of stunt Second step crossover in front with back foot,
third step bring first foot back to balance Attack at 45 angle,
reading the hip of the 2 nd DL. If he comes to you, cross face. If
he goes down, squeeze to replace his hip. Slam Technique: If a DT
has contain on Pass Rush because the End is dropping, he cut steps
and crashes into the hip of the OT, works lateral to ensure
contain. Do not get upfield!
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Defensive line must communicate calls when they are dropping to
pass coverage Enchilada: End Dropper, usually the DE opposite the
SMOKE and CRASH Calls. Nacho: Nose Dropper, mostly on Double Edge
blitzes. Taco: Tackle Dropper, nothing in our package uses a Tackle
Dropper at this time. DT must hear the Enchilada call, DT will be
executing SLAM Technique
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Mike Backer MIKE MAX (Partner w/ Strong Tackle) Sam Backer SAM
SAX (Partner w/ Strong End) Will Backer WILL WAX (Partner w/ Weak
End) All of these blitzes are available, every game.
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Force the Quarterback to move out of the pocket Blitz into the
face of a throw Effective against Zone Read Weak Side WAM (Americas
Fire Zone) Will and Mike FAMOUS Free Safety and Mike Strong Side
SMACK Sam and Mike SMOTHER Strong Safety and Mike
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Contain a Quarterback who wants to break the pocket Attack edge
runs like Jet Sweep and Outside Zone SAW Blitz Strong side and Weak
side outside player. Can be the Defensive End, Outside Linebacker
or Safety to either side.
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Force a Pocket Passer to move or unload early Movement to
confuse Inside Zone scheme Strong Side MASH MACHETE Weak Side
MAWL
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