Defending the Inside Zone Running Play
The Inside Zone is one of the top offensive schemes in football. This play is so dominant because it can be run from so many different formations and personnel groups.
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Defending the Spread Inside Veer Triple Option
By Ross Maddalon (Assistant Coach, Cinnaminson High School – formerly the OC at Old Bridge HS and Nottingham HS, NJ) Having coached the triple option for over 11 years, I have seen many different ways teams have tried to stop it. Here are three things teams have done in the past that have given us […]
Defending RPOs: Linebackers Reads vs the Run Pass Option
One of the most difficult tasks in football is getting Linebackers to have an effective pass drop. Linebackers, by their nature, are not great pass defenders.
Defending the Power Play in Youth Football
The Power Play is one of the most universal running schemes in football. In order to defend it properly the defense must have all players on their game and completing their jobs.
Defending the Jet Sweep Play
The Jet Sweep is a difficult play for any defense to defend. The heart of what makes the Jet Sweep so difficult to defend is the play design.
3 Things We Need To Do Better On Defense
This past season we made it to the semi-finals of the playoffs. We played great defense at times, but we also played bad defense at times.
The Biggest Mistake Defensive Coordinators Make
Defensive Coordinators have one of the hardest jobs in football. They must prepare for an offense that can run just about any formation or play out of that formation.
4 Things ALL Championship Defenses Do Well
There are 4 things all championship defenses do well. They all pursuit relentlessly to the ball carrier, they are able to beat blocks, they tackle well, and they are able to generate turnovers.
Developing a SWARM Mentality on Defense | Get to the Football
Championship defenses all have one thing in common, they all do a great job of swarming the ball carrier. There is nothing more demoralizing for an offense than having a defense that is absolutely smothering.
5 Reasons Why You Need Levels to Your Defense
There are 5 reasons why you need levels to your defense. Having three distinct levels of defense will allow your players to pursuit to the ball carrier, it will help defend against passing plays, and it will allow you to utilize the different physical skill sets of your players.
How to Contain a Mobile Quarterback in Youth Football
In the modern game teams are moving towards more running Quarterbacks. This, combined with the Spread Offense, has led to an increase in the average points scored in games.
Open Field Tackling Techniques
Open Field Tackling Techniques in Youth Football Open field tackling techniques are difficult to execute successfully at any age level of football. It is even more difficult to tackle in the open field when the ball carrier is a good athlete.
“X” Blitz- 44 Defense
“X” Blitz- 44 Defense The X blitz out of the 44 defense is a very difficult blitz for the offense to pick up. It has the defensive line slanting down and the inside linebackers blitzing C-gap.
Fire Blitz- 44 Split Defense
This is an easy blitz play to install. This is an overload blitz that will put an enormous amount of pressure on the opposing offensive line.
Coaching Tips for the Defensive Line & Stances
Coaching Tips for the Defensive Line & Stances by Coach Andy Bryson After being around a couple of good defensive line staffs at LSU and SLU, I can say with certainty that there is no way to reinvent the wheel when it comes to coaching defensive line. The most important thing to understand is that […]