1. The Slide Rule Shift Todd Bross Head Coach Keystone Catholic Firebirds
Youth Team
Sharon, PA
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2. Why Shift?
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3. Why Shift? Forces Defense to Be Ready at All Times
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4. Why Shift? Forces Defense to Be Ready at All Times
Forces Defense to Play on Their Heels
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5. Why Shift? Forces Defense to Be Ready at All Times
Forces Defense to Play on Their Heels
Multiple Formations to Defend
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6. Why Shift? Forces Defense to Be Ready at All Times
Forces Defense to Play on Their Heels
Multiple Formations to Defend
Allows Offense To Focus & Exploit
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7. Why Shift? Forces Defense to Be Ready at All Times
Forces Defense to Play on Their Heels
Multiple Formations to Defend
Allows Offense To Focus & Exploit
Its FUN!
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8. Requirements?
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9. Requirements?
Must Know Right from Left
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10. Requirements? Must Know Right from Left Must be Able to Count to 5
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11. Requirements? Must Know Right from Left Must be Able to Count to 5
Must Only Listen for 1 of 3 Words
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12. Restrictions
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13. Restrictions Blocking Scheme Limited (Rule or Solid)
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14. Restrictions Blocking Scheme Limited (Rule or Solid)
Must Set for 1 Second Prior to Snap
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15. Restrictions Blocking Scheme Limited (Rule or Solid)
Must Set for 1 Second Prior to Snap
Interior Line Must Be Disciplined
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16. Balanced Line “Triple Spin” Box (Mark Bliss)
The Base Formation
Balanced Line “Triple Spin” Box (Mark Bliss)
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17. Why Not The “T” Like
The Notre Dame Box?
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18. Why Not The “T” Like The Notre Dame Box?
Eliminates the Need for a Quarterback
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19. Why Not The “T” Like The Notre Dame Box?
Eliminates the Need for a Quarterback
Removes Need to Teach/Rep QB/C Snap
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20. Why Not The “T” Like The Notre Dame Box?
Eliminates the Need for a Quarterback
Removes Need to Teach/Rep QB/C Snap
Consistent with Direct Snap Philosophy
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21. Why Not The “T” Like The Notre Dame Box?
Eliminates the Need for a Quarterback
Removes Need to Teach/Rep QB/C Snap
Consistent with Direct Snap Philosophy
Perfectly Balanced Set to Shift From
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22. The Points of Attack
5 Gaps/Holes to Attack
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23. The Points of Attack
5 Gaps/Holes to Attack
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24. The Points of Attack 5 Gaps/Holes to Attack 5 4 3 2 1
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25. Aiming Points in POA’s 2,3,4 for Ballcarrier
The Points of Attack
Aiming Points in POA’s 2,3,4 for Ballcarrier 5 4 3 2 1
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26. The Backfield Alignment
1 – TB, 2 – FB, 3 – BB, 4 - WB TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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27. The Slide Rule Shift Linemen & Backs Shift INDEPENDENTLY! Line Shifts:
Unbalanced Right, Left or No Shift (Balanced)
Backfield Shifts:
Single Wing Right, Left or No Shift (Box)
9 Base Formations from 1 Set
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28. The Slide Rule “Rules”
Linemen:
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29. The Slide Rule “Rules” Linemen: Center Never Shifts
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30. The Slide Rule “Rules” Linemen: Center Never Shifts
End to Shift Side Does Not Shift
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31. The Slide Rule “Rules” Linemen: Center Never Shifts
End to Shift Side Does Not Shift
“Guards” Must Set Prior to Line Setting
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32. The Slide Rule “Rules” Linemen: Center Never Shifts
End to Shift Side Does Not Shift
“Guards” Must Set Prior to Line Setting
Interior Linemen CANNOT Get In Stance
Prior to Shift!
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33. The Slide Rule “Rules”
Backfield:
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34. The Slide Rule “Rules” Backfield: Tailback & Fullback Don’t Shift
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35. The Slide Rule “Rules” Backfield: Tailback & Fullback Don’t Shift
Wingback & Blocking Back Shift a Lot
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36. The Slide Rule “Rules” Backfield: Tailback & Fullback Don’t Shift
Wingback & Blocking Back Shift a Lot
Fullback & Blocking Back Line Up Based
On Shift (“Stormchasers”)
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37. The Slide Rule “Rules” Backfield: Tailback & Fullback Don’t Shift
Wingback & Blocking Back Shift a Lot
Fullback & Blocking Back Line Up Based
On Shift (“Stormchasers”)
Fullback MUST Make Sure Backs Are Set
for 1 Second Before Starting Cadence
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38. The Slide Rule “Rules”
Linemen Key Words:
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39. The Slide Rule “Rules” Linemen Key Words:
RED – Shift to Unbalanced Right
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40. The Slide Rule “Rules” Linemen Key Words:
RED – Shift to Unbalanced Right
BLACK – Shift to Unbalanced Left
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41. The Slide Rule “Rules” Linemen Key Words:
RED – Shift to Unbalanced Right
BLACK – Shift to Unbalanced Left
GOLD – No Shift (Balanced Line)
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42. The Slide Rule “Rules” Linemen Key Words: EVERY Play Begins As GOLD
RED – Shift to Unbalanced Right
BLACK – Shift to Unbalanced Left
GOLD – No Shift (Balanced Line)
EVERY Play Begins As GOLD
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43. The Slide Rule “Rules”
Backfield Key Words:
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44. The Slide Rule “Rules” Backfield Key Words:
THUNDER – Shift to Single Wing Right
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45. The Slide Rule “Rules” Backfield Key Words:
THUNDER – Shift to Single Wing Right
LIGHTNING – Shift to Single Wing Left
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46. The Slide Rule “Rules” Backfield Key Words:
THUNDER – Shift to Single Wing Right
LIGHTNING – Shift to Single Wing Left
BOX – No Shift
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47. The Slide Rule “Rules” Backfield Key Words: EVERY Play Begins As BOX
THUNDER – Shift to Single Wing Right
LIGHTNING – Shift to Single Wing Left
BOX – No Shift
EVERY Play Begins As BOX
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48. Every Play Begins as GOLD BOX
The Line Shift
Every Play Begins as GOLD BOX 5 4 3 2 1
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49. Shift to Unbalanced Right
RED
Shift to Unbalanced Right 5 4 3 2 1
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50. Shift to Unbalanced Left
BLACK
Shift to Unbalanced Left 5 4 3 2 1
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51. Every Play Begins as GOLD BOX
The Backfield Shift
Every Play Begins as GOLD BOX TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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52. Fullback & Blocking Back Line Up to “Storm”
“Stormchasers”
Fullback & Blocking Back Line Up to “Storm” TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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53. Shift to Single Wing Right
THUNDER
Shift to Single Wing Right TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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54. Shift to Single Wing Left
LIGHTNING
Shift to Single Wing Left TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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55. Remember – Line & Backs Shift Independently
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Remember – Line & Backs Shift Independently TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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56. Now The Fun Begins
Imagine you are a Linebacker keying guards, or reading through to the backs, or a defensive lineman in your stance with gap responsibility, or an opposing Defensive Coordinator making calls. You have just a few seconds from shift to snap….unless the ball was snapped when we said “SHIFT”…
…. What do you do?
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57. Perfectly Balanced Formation
GOLD BOX to
Perfectly Balanced Formation TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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58. Unbalanced Line Right, Single Wing Right
RED THUNDER
Unbalanced Line Right, Single Wing Right TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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59. Unbalanced Line Right, Balanced Backfield
RED BOX
Unbalanced Line Right, Balanced Backfield TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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60. Unbalanced Line Right, Single Wing Left
RED LIGHTNING
Unbalanced Line Right, Single Wing Left TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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61. Unbalanced Line Left, Single Wing Left
BLACK LIGHTNING
Unbalanced Line Left, Single Wing Left TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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62. Unbalanced Line Left, Balanced Backfield
BLACK BOX
Unbalanced Line Left, Balanced Backfield TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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63. Unbalanced Line Left, Single Wing Right
BLACK THUNDER
Unbalanced Line Left, Single Wing Right TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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64. Balanced Line, Single Wing Right
GOLD THUNDER
Balanced Line, Single Wing Right TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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65. Balanced Line, Single Wing Left
GOLD LIGHTNING
Balanced Line, Single Wing Left TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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66. Additional Formations?
Why Not? This one is Red BOOM (BB Wide) TB FB BB WB 5 4 3 2 1
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67. Questions?
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68. Thank You !
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