2. Philosophy “Defense is a science not a helter- skelter thing you just luck into.” – Bill Russell 1.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.Execution 2.Discipline – Gap Control A.Reacting – Not Reading B.Players “fit” in scheme – Big Picture C.BUILD THE WALL

5. Ace

6. Trips

7. 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 LOS 3.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. Key 1.The ball to head, move when it moves. 2.Key primary O-lineman (C or OG) Base Technique 1.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 2.With arms disengage (bench press) the lineman away from your body. 3.Do not get knocked down. Keep your feet moving. Gap Stunts 1. 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.Be such a predominant factor in every play to force our opponent into a double team. 2.On outside plays, pursue flat, keep your feet, run to the ball. 3.Know pass and draw situations. 4.Move around. Cause confusion. Force guards and center to make calls.

8. Shade on Center 1. Base – Butt & Press (A gap) 3. Double - Pile T T 5. Pull – Across center T 7. Pass – Work A gap to late B gap or Automatic Jet T 2. Scoop – Come off hip T T 4. Combo – As you feel center or OG leave run that direction T T 6. Pull – Outside - Follow T

9. DT – “3” Shade on OG 1. Base – Butt & Press B gap T 3. Double Team – Pile T T 5. Pull – Across center – follow or squeeze T 7. Pass – Automatic Tom (Will vary game to game) TE T T T 2. Scoop – Come off 4. Down – SlideLook for Trap 6. Pull – Outside – Swim or Squeeze T

10. Defensive Ends Stance and Alignment 1.On TE side 3 point stance, feet no more than toe to heel stagger a.Over TE – 2 alignment b.Inside TE – C gap 2.No TE – Three point stance. 3 or Tight 3 alignment depending on DT’s alignment. Key 1.On TE – key TE, take a mirror step according to the block 2.Inside TE or No TE – Key OT, Take mirror step according to the block Gap Stunts 1. 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

11. Box Read - DE E E E E E E E ( Hold or Chase) E A. TE Side 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 PileF. Pass - Contain or Automatic (Gameplan) OT Pull 1. Inside – Upfield or Follow (Gameplan) 2. Outside – Squeeze or swim

12. Over Read - DE E A. Base – Butt & Press Fill C gap C. Down – Slide 1. Kickout – Wrong arm E 2. Wham – Squeeze B. Hook – Play off the TE. Expand the edge E D. Arch Release – Mirror TE and get eyes back inside. E E. Pass – Contain or Automatics (Gameplan) E E

13. 1.Base 2.Reach 3.Down / Kickout 4.OT Pull SE Side – Same Reads

14. Box Reads – Linebackers Box - Under 1. Reach & Base – Fill A-B gap B B TT BB 3. Pull – Follow 5. Reach – Chase & Hold B B TETE Hold Chase BB TT $ 2. Over – Strong LB flow vs. play away 4. Down – Step up, see or hear pull T B B 6. Pass – Drop according to coverage

15. MLB with shades vs. Ace – Read RB fill A to flow Box Reads – Linebackers T T B

16. Hip LB vs. Ace 1. OT Base – B Gap B 2. OT Reach Away – Slow Play E T B E T 3. Step Around – Ready for Bounce E B B Trips – LB’s A-B gap Reads

17. $$ $ $ E $ T ET $ E T $ 1 Tech = B Gap Nickel Reads A. Box vs. TE – Read TE a. Down – Slide b. Reach - Fight through outside shoulder c. Base – Pressd. Option - QB B. Box Over vs TE – Read OT to RB a. Iso – Bounce to S or Cb. Down – Over top of DE c. Play away – Flow Stay Flat $ ET d. Play to – Flow C gap to outside

18. Safeties S S Play Away – Cutback & Waggle Play To - Stack Twins – 2 nd Support Outside – In SS $