Dayton Flyers4-2-5 Defense

“Building The Wall”

Philosophy

• “Defense is a science not a helter-skelter thing you just luck into.” – Bill Russell1. Sample Defense – No buzz words

A. Not doing a lot of things, just a few things well

B. Adjustments to a minimum “Same as”

C. Execution2. Discipline – Gap Control

A. Reacting – Not ReadingB. Players “fit” in scheme – Big

PictureC. BUILD THE WALL

NO CRACKS!

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Defensive Tackle Stance and Alignment 1. 3 point stance, feet parallel or nearly. No more than toe-to-heel

stagger. Stance is individualistic with flexibility allowed.2. Shoulders parallel to the ground and LOS3. Be able to see both offensive lineman (C-OG or OG-OT)4. Feet up under you.5. Distance from the ball will vary from individual to individual and

from play to play.Key6. The ball to head, move when it moves.7. Key primary O-lineman (C or OG)Base Technique8. Take a short step forward, thrusting your face mask forward into

the lineman bringing both hands up at the same time to the sternum of center

9. With arms disengage (bench press) the lineman away from your body.

10. Do not get knocked down. Keep your feet moving.Gap Stunts1. Pirate Step

• Step flat towards assigned gap and read the OL inside knee.• Rack backside arm through guard’s head.• Get square and find the ball. Do not get knocked down.

2. Penetrating Step• Stepping into assigned gap and get up field.

Responsibility 3. Be such a predominant factor in every play to force our opponent

into a double team.4. On outside plays, pursue flat, keep your feet, run to the ball.5. Know pass and draw situations.6. Move around. Cause confusion. Force guards and center to make

calls.

Shade on Center1. Base – Butt & Press (A gap)

3. Double - Pile

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7. Pass – Work A gap to late B gap or Automatic Jet

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4. Combo – As you feel center or OG leave run that direction

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4. Down – Slide Look for Trap

6. Pull – Outside – Swim or Squeeze

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Defensive EndsStance and Alignment 1. On TE side 3 point stance, feet no more than toe to

heel staggera. Over TE – 2 alignmentb. Inside TE – C gap

2. No TE – Three point stance. 3 or Tight 3 alignment depending on DT’s alignment.

Key1. On TE – key TE, take a mirror step according to the

block2. Inside TE or No TE – Key OT, Take mirror step

according to the block

Gap Stunts1. Pirate Step

• Step flat towards assigned gap and read the OL inside knee.

• Rack backside arm through guard’s head.• Get square and find the ball. Do not get knocked

down. 2. Penetrating Step

• Stepping into assigned gap and get up field.Responsibility 1. You are responsible for the area from the middle of

the tackle to the sideline your side. You must stop the off tackle plays.

2. Contain

Box Read - DE

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1. Box – Read OT

A. Reach to you Beat scoop B. Reach away or down – Slide

C. Down / Down – Squeeze Up through TE

D. Base – Butt & Press

E. Double Team – Make a Pile F. Pass - Contain or Automatic (Gameplan)

OT Pull1. Inside – Upfield or Follow

(Gameplan)2. Outside – Squeeze or swim

Over Read - DE

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A. Base – Butt & PressFill C gap

C. Down – Slide

1. Kickout – Wrong arm

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B. Hook – Play off the TE. Expand the edge

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D. Arch Release – Mirror TE and get eyes back inside.

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Box Reads – Linebackers

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2. Over – Strong LB flow vs. play away

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6. Pass – Drop according to coverage

MLB with shades vs. Ace – Read RB fill A to flow

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a. Down – Slideb. Reach - Fight through outside shoulder

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B. Box Over vs TE – Read OT to RB

a. Iso – Bounce to S or C b. Down – Over top of DE

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d. Play to – Flow C gap to outside

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