Post on 07-Apr-2018
PHILOSOPHY-Stop the Run-Don’t Give up the cheap TD-Attacking Style Defense-Basic Zone Defense-Team Unity-Keep it Simple-Be Physical
2001 Quincy University Hawks Defense
-13 Interceptions-15 Fumble Recoveries-28 Take Aways-28 Sacks-92 Tackle for Losses-4 Blocked Kicks
BLITZ PACKAGE•SAFETY BLITZ•COMBINATION BLITZ (DB & LB)•TWO SAFETY BLITZ
KEY WORDS•STRONG- STRONG SAFETY SIDE (Pass Strength)•WEAK- WEAK SAFETY SIDE (Away from Pass Strength)•THUNDER- TE SIDE (Run Strength)•LIGHTNING- SE SIDE (Away from Run Strength)•SHORT- BOUNDARY SIDE•WIDE- FIELD SIDE
SAFETY BLITZ•STRONG- SS Blitz off edge•WEAK- WS Blitz off edge•FREE- FS Blitz open “A” gap•THUNDER- Safety on TE side Blitz off edge•LIGHTNING- Safety on SE side Blitz off edge
Quincy University Defense
THUNDER BLITZ
Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5
Rush Ball
Tackle 1. Be Alert for “ATTACK” call- do not widen until Safety
crosses 2. Rush- Contain Ball
T 3
Rush Ball Guard
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
N 2I
BEEF Ball Center
1. Rush- If pass blocking- drop to the middle zone
WE 5 / 7
Rush Ball Tackle
1. Rush- Contain Ball
M 40- based on back set
Curl Ball Triangle
1. You have curl - key TE with run/pass reads 2. Be alert for a “SWITCH” call by safety
B 20- based on back set
Curl Ball Triangle
1. You have Curl to your side- key TE After run/pass reads
$ 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge or Deep ½
QB Near Back
1. If M is next to you- blitz 2. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 3. SWITCH responsibility with backer if two detached to
your side WS 2x7- based on
back set Blitz Edge or Deep ½
QB Near Back
1. If M is next to you- blitz 2. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 3. SWITCH responsibility with backer if two detached to
your side FS 12 yds over
Strong Guard Deep ½ to the blitz side
QB 1. Can stem and bluff
SC 1x6- inside #1 Flat
#1 1. Can stem outside in
WC 1x6- inside #1 Flat #1 1. Can stem outside in
LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 2 Beef COACHING POINTS: 1. This is a strong run side blitz. Safety to the Mike Backer’s side will always go. 2. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 3. BE VOCAL 4. Will use this against Turn back protection and as a change-up
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Quincy University Defense
LIGHTNING BLITZ
Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5
Rush Ball
Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball
T 3
Rush Ball Guard
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
N 2I
BEEF Ball Center
1. Rush- If pass blocking- drop to the middle zone
WE 5 / 7
Rush Ball Tackle
1. Be Alert for “ECHO” call 2. Rush- Contain Ball
M 40- based on back set
Curl Ball Triangle
1. You have curl - key TE with run/pass reads
B 20- based on back set
Curl Ball Triangle
1. You have curl - key TE with run/pass reads 2. Be alert for a “SWITCH” call by safety
$ 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge or Deep ½
QB Near Back
1. If B is next to you- blitz 2. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 3. SWITCH responsibility with backer if two detached to
your side- you now play curl WS 2x7- based on
back set Blitz Edge or Deep ½
QB Near Back
1. If B is next to you- blitz 2. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 3. SWITCH responsibility with backer if two detached to
your side- you now play curl FS 12 yds over
Strong Guard Deep ½ to the blitz side
QB 1. Can stem and bluff
SC 1x6- inside #1 Flat
#1 1. Can stem outside in
WC 1x6- inside #1 Flat #1 1. Can stem outside in
LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 2 BEEF COACHING POINTS: 1. This is a weak side run blitz. Safety near BUCK BACKER will always go. 2. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 3. BE VOCAL 4. Will use this against Zone and Man protection and as a change-up
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“SWITCH”
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“ECHO”
TWO SAFETY BLITZ•SWIM- SS & WS Blitz Inside (knife under DE)•SWAT- SS & WS Blitz Outside (Peel)•FREE WEAK- WS Blitz & FS Blitz open “A” gap•FREE STRONG- SS Blitz & FS Blitz open “A” gap
Quincy University Defense
SWIM BLITZ
Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5
Wide- Spy Ball
Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball 2. Take any Back that crosses your face
T 3
Rush Ball Guard
1. Widen- try to mandate the OG and OT’s block 2. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
N 2I
Rush Ball Center
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
WE 5 / 7
Spy Ball Tackle
1. Rush- Contain Ball 2. Take any Back that crosses your face
M 40- based on back set
M/M #3 or M/M #2Weak
Triangle 1. Can stem and bluff
B 20- based on back set
M/M #2Weak or M/M #3
Triangle 1. Can stem and bluff
$ 2x7- based on back set
Knife Blitz QB Near Back
1. Rush upfield and rip underneath the DE- stay tight to DE
WS 2x7- based on back set
Knife Blitz QB Near Back
1. Rush upfield and rip underneath the DE- stay tight to DE
FS 12 yds over Strong Guard
M/M #2 Strong
#2 Strong 1. Can stema and bluff 2. M/M #2 Strong
SC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
WC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this vs. Deep setting OT’s and Schemes where the RB blocks edge rusher
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WIDE WIDE
RIP / LEFT LIZ / LEFT
Quincy University Defense
SWAT BLITZ
Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5
Rush Ball
Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball
T 3
Rush Ball Guard
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
N 2I
Rush Ball Center
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
WE 5 / 7
Echo (Rush B Gap)
Ball Tackle
1. Rush- Contain Ball
M 40- based on back set
M/M #3 or M/M #2Weak
Triangle 1. Can stem and bluff
B 20- based on back set
M/M #2Weak or M/M #3
Triangle 1. Can stem and bluff
$ 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge QB Near Back
1. If Blitzing off SE side give “ECHO” call to DE 2. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest
WS 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge QB Near Back
1. If Blitzing off SE side give “ECHO” call to DE 2. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest
FS 12 yds over Strong Guard
M/M #2 Strong
#2 Strong 1. Can stema and bluff 2. M/M #2 Strong
SC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
WC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this vs. short setting OT’s and/or backs that block inside-out
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ECHO ECHO
RIP / LEFT LIZ / LEFT
Quincy University Defense
FREE WEAK BLITZ
Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5
Rush Ball
Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball
T 3
Rush Ball Guard
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
N 2I
Rush Ball Center
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
WE 5 / 7
Echo (Rush B Gap)
Ball Tackle
1. Be Alert for an “ECHO” call 2. Rush- Contain Ball
M 40- based on back set
M/M #3 or M/M #2 Str.
Triangle 1. Be Alert for a “SWITCH” Call 2. Can stem and bluff
B 20- based on back set
M/M #2Weak or M/M #3
Triangle 1. Be Alert for a “SWITCH” Call 2. Can stem and bluff
$ 2x7- based on back set
M/M #2 QB Near Back
1. Can stem and bluff
WS 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge QB Near Back
1. If Two Detached- “Switch” with near Back 2. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest
FS 12 yds over Strong Guard
Blitz open A Gap
Ball 1. Timing is critical
SC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
WC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 2. Can stem outside in
LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this against Turn back protection and as a change-up
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RIP / LEFT LIZ / LEFT
ECHO
Quincy University Defense
FREE STRONG BLITZ
Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5
Rush Ball
Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball
T 3
Rush Ball Guard
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
N 2I
Rush Ball Center
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
WE 5 / 7
Rush Ball Tackle
1. Rush- Contain Ball
M 40- based on back set
M/M #3 or M/M #2 Str.
Triangle 1. Be Alert for a “SWITCH” Call 2. Can stem and bluff
B 20- based on back set
M/M #2Weak or M/M #3
Triangle 1. Be Alert for a “SWITCH” Call 2. Can stem and bluff
$ 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge QB Near Back
1. If Two Detached- “Switch” with near Back 2. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest
WS 2x7- based on back set
M/M #2 Weak
QB Near Back
1. Can stem and bluff
FS 12 yds over Strong Guard
Blitz open A Gap
Ball 1. Timing is critical
SC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
WC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this against Turn back protection and as a change-up
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SWITCH
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COMBINATION BLITZ•STRONG DOG- SS & near LB Blitz•WEAK DOG- WS & near LB Blitz•THUNDER DOG- MLB & near S Blitz •LIGHTNING DOG- B & near S Blitz •FREE FOLLOW- MLB & FS Blitz open “A” gap
Quincy University Defense
STRONG DOG BLITZ
Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5
Rush Ball
Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball
T 3
Rush Ball Guard
1. Be Alert for a “PINCH” call by backer 2. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
N 2I
Rush Ball Center
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
WE 5 / 7
Rush Ball Tackle
1. Be Alert for “ATTACK” call- do not widen until Safety crosses
2. Rush- Contain Ball M 40- based on
back set Blitz A Gap or M/M #3
Ball Triangle
1. Can stem and bluff- Be alert for SS 2. Blitz A Gap – note Can call “PINCH” to DT and switch
Gaps B 20- based on
back set M/M #3 or Blitz B Gap
Ball Triangle
1. Can stem and bluff- Be Alert for SS 2. Blitz B Gap
$ 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge QB Near Back
1. Blitz off edge 2. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest
WS 2x7- based on back set
M/M #2 Weak
QB Near Back
1. Can stem and bluff
FS 12 yds over Strong Guard
M/M #2 Strong
#2 Strong 1. Can stem and bluff
SC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
WC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this against Turn back protection and as a change-up
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ATTACK
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MIGHT PINCH
Quincy University Defense
THUNDER DOG BLITZ
Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5
Rush Ball
Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball
T 3
Rush Ball Guard
1. Be Alert for a “PINCH” call by backer 2. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
N 2I
Rush Ball Center
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
WE 5 / 7
Rush Ball Tackle
1. Be Alert for “ATTACK” call- do not widen until Safety crosses
2. Rush- Contain Ball M 40- based on
back set Blitz A Gap Ball
Triangle 1. Blitz A Gap – note Can call “PINCH” to DT and switch
Gaps B 20- based on
back set M/M #3 Ball
Triangle 1. Can stem and bluff
$ 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge or M/M #2
QB Near Back
1. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 2. Can stem and bluff
WS 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge or M/M #2
QB Near Back
3. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 4. Can stem and bluff
FS 12 yds over Strong Guard
M/M #2 Blitz side
#2 1. Can stem and bluff
SC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
WC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. This is a strong run side blitz. Mike Backer and near safety will always go. 2. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 3. BE VOCAL 4. Will use this against Turn back protection and as a change-up
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MIGHT PINCH
Quincy University Defense
LIGHTNING DOG BLITZ
Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5
Rush Ball
Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball
T 3
Rush Ball Guard
1. Be Alert for a “PINCH” call by backer 2. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
N 2I
Rush Ball Center
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
WE 5 / 7
Rush Ball Tackle
1. Be Alert for “ATTACK” call- do not widen until Safety crosses
2. Rush- Contain Ball M 40- based on
back set M/M #3 Ball
Triangle 1. Can stem and bluff- Be alert for SS
B 20- based on back set
Blitz B Gap Ball Triangle
1. Blitz B Gap
$ 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge or M/M #2
QB Near Back
1. Be alert for the B to your side (Attack call) 2. Blitz off edge- aim for back # of QB or Deep as deepest
WS 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge or M/M #2
QB Near Back
3. Be alert for the B to your side (Attack call) 4. Blitz off edge- aim for back # of QB or Deep as deepest
FS 12 yds over Strong Guard
M/M #2 Blitz side
#2 1. Can stem and bluff
SC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
WC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. This is a weak side run blitz. Buck Backer and near safety will always go. 2. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 3. BE VOCAL 4. Will use this against Zone and Man protection and as a change-up
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ATTACK
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ATTACK
Quincy University Defense
SLIP SLEDGE WEAK DOG BLITZ
Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5
Sledge Ball
Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball
T 3
Sledge Ball Guard
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
N 1
Sledge Ball Center
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
WE 5 / 7
Echo (Rush B Gap)
Ball Tackle
1. Rush- Contain Ball
M 40- based on back set
M/M #3 or Blitz B Gap
Triangle 1. Be Alert for WS Side 2. Can stem and bluff
B 20- based on back set
Blitz A Gap or M/M #3
Triangle 3. Be Alert for WS Side 1. Can stem and bluff
$ 2x7- based on back set
M/M #2 QB Near Back
1. Give “SLEDGE” call 2. Can stem and bluff
WS 2x7- based on back set
Blitz Edge QB Near Back
1. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest
FS 12 yds over Strong Guard
M/M #2 Weak
Ball 1. Can Stem and Bluff
SC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
WC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this against Turn back protection
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SLEDGE LEFT
SLEDGE LEFT
Quincy University Defense
FREE FOLLOW BLITZ
Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5
Rush Ball
Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball
T 3
Rush Ball Guard
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
N 2I
Rush Ball Center
1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up
WE 5 / 7
Rush Ball Tackle
1. Rush- Contain Ball
M 40- based on back set
Blitz A Gap Ball 1. Can stem and bluff
B 20- based on back set
M/M #3 Triangle 1. Can stem and bluff
$ 2x7- based on back set
M/M #2 QB Near Back
1. Can stem and bluff
WS 2x7- based on back set
M/M #2 Weak
QB Near Back
2. Can stem and bluff
FS 12 yds over Strong Guard
Blitz open A Gap
Ball 1. Timing is critical 2. Follow Mike Blitz
SC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
WC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1
#1 1. Can stem outside in
LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this as a change-up
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