Defensive Pressure Schemes and Strategies: Implementing Effective Techniques

2020 VIDEO PLAYBOOK DEFENSE PRESSURES Section 4 Section 4 43 Stunts & Blitz Schemes 43 Stunts & Blitz Schemes

Pressure Principles Pressure Principles PLAY FAST = BRING PRESSURE & KEEP IT SIMPLE *4 different types of Pressures - BUT use same Techniques! 4 man Pressure = DLine & LB Movements *Coaching Point = Base Defense uses SIMPLE 4-5-6-7 man pressures with all fronts & use same techniques 5 man Pressure = Single Backer Blitz *Teaching Point = DC will call 4-5-6-7 man pressures AND Players will make auto adjustments 5 man Overload = Zone Blitz & DB Blitz 6 Man Pressure = Multiple Backer Blitz *Coaching Point = DC can use Sugar (Bluff Blitz) OR Money (Show Blitz and GO) Show the Money 7 Man Pressure = Full House Backer Blitz PRESSURE GOALS Create multiple movements using Base Defenses! #1 DLine movement stunts & Backer movements Sugar bluff + Money show #2 Backer Pressure single & multiple backer blitzes #3 Overload Pressure zone blitz with peel & push players (Cover 33)

Pressure Rules & Responsibilities Pressure Rules & Responsibilities PRESSURE RULES with TRIPLE A Defensive focus and formula for SUCCESS! #1 ALIGNMENT: Defense can use ALL fronts and simply Know your Gap Responsibility with each PRESSURE 4 Man PRESSURE #2 ASSIGNMENT: DLine stunts & Backer movements = use to create confusion for OLINE 5 Man PRESSURE Single Backer Blitz = use to bring simple pressure with BACKERS 5 Man ZONE PRESSURE Zone Blitz = use to create overload pressure with ZONE COVER 6-7 Man PRESSURE Multiple Backer Blitz = use to bring MAXIMUM PRESSURE #3 ACTION: Take correct first steps & READ (trust) your KEYS This is a TEAM DEFENSE = DO YOUR JOB! BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES Line - Responsible for gap control and pass rush based on either alignment and technique, or game/stunt. Attack Line Backers- Responsible for gap control and pass coverage based on keys or stunt. DB s - Be AGGRESSIVE vs. run (we want to play the run with 9 defenders) while playing sound vs pass.

4 Man Pressure 4 Man Pressure - - DLine *Movement Calls *Movement Calls Techniques DLine & Backer Movements & Backer Movements Techniques - - Signals Signals Tilt & Crash = DLine Align wide & tilted inward - then Crash through OLine s ears to gap *Signal = fist and other hand crashing into each other Hit & Run = Dline Hits with 1st Step then Runs (slide step) to gap (Auto with movements) Rip & Run = Dline Rips across Oline with 1st Step then Runs to inside gap (Overload blitz) Sugar = Backer bluffs blitz moving up on LOS & around (NO Blitz = Bluff) *Signal = both hands with (palms down) fingers moving Money = Backer shows blitz up on LOS (show Offense the Money & GO = Blitz) *Signal = both hands with (pointer + middle finger + thumb) rubbing

4 Man Pressure 4 Man Pressure - - DLine *Base Cover 4 *Base Cover 4 DLine Stunts Stunts ExiT = End 1st inside & DT/NG 2nd outside *Signal = pointers crossed up TEx = DT/NG 1st outside & End 2nd inside *Signal = pointers crossed down *3 technique DT/NG designates side for stunt (only) OR BOTH with Stack front NaT = NG 1st & DT 2nd*Signal = pointers & thumbs in triangle up TaN = DT 1st & NG 2nd*Signal = pointers & thumbs in triangle down *DT/NG have A gaps = Backers slow plays A to B gap responsibility

*Coaching Point = use to allow DEND to attack OT inside & upfield ExiT ExiT Stunt: Stunt: 43 Apex Cover 4 = Cover 4 = Wolf 43 Apex *pointers crossed up *pointers crossed up Wolf *both hands in peace signs *both hands in peace signs *Teaching Point = E & $ use tilt crash technique (No contain = GO) Boundary Side Field Side WIDE RIGHT APEX RIGHT EXIT QB B A H X Z LT LG RT RG CTR N 1st = $ *use Crash technique E T $ *Teaching Point = D gap filled by OX 2nd = T *use Hit & Run (slide) technique Mike Sam Will Dog Cat Ox Goat

*Coaching Point = use with Best DEND & DT athletes ($ & T) ExiT ExiT Stunt: Stunt: 43 Over Cover 4 = Cover 4 = Wolf Wolf *both hands in peace signs *both hands in peace signs 43 Over *pointers crossed up *pointers crossed up *Teaching Point = E & $ use tilt crash technique (No contain = GO) Boundary Side WIDE RIGHT - OVER LEFT EXIT Field Side QB B A H X Z LT LG RT RG CTR E T $ N 1st = E *Teaching Point = D gap filled by OX 2nd = N Mike Sam Will Dog Cat Goat Ox

*Coaching Point = use to allow DEND to attack OT inside & upfield TeX TeX Stunt: Stunt: 43 Apex Cover 4 = Cover 4 = Wolf 43 Apex *pointers crossed down *pointers crossed down Wolf *both hands in peace signs *both hands in peace signs *Teaching Point = E & $ use step plant & go inside technique Boundary Side Field Side WIDE RIGHT APEX RIGHT TEX QB B A H X Z LT LG RT RG CTR N E T 1st = T $ 2nd = $ *Teaching Point = D gap filled by OX Mike Sam Will Dog Cat Ox Goat

*Coaching Point = Call Best N/T go 2nd with stunt (1st player is picker) NaT NaT Stunt: Stunt: 43 Over Cover 4 = Cover 4 = Wolf Wolf *both hands in peace signs *both hands in peace signs 43 Over * *triangle up triangle up *Teaching Point = Backers have Slow play A to B gap responsibility Boundary Side WIDE RIGHT - OVER LEFT NAT Field Side QB B A H X Z LT LG RT RG CTR E T $ N *Teaching Point = D gap filled by OX 1st = N 2nd = T Mike Sam Will Dog Cat Goat Ox

*Coaching Point = Call Best N/T go 2nd with stunt (1st player is picker) TaN TaN stunt: stunt: 42 Front Cover 4 = Cover 4 = Wolf Wolf *both hands in peace signs *both hands in peace signs 42 Front *triangle down *triangle down *Teaching Point = Backers have Slow play A to B gap responsibility Boundary Side Field Side WIDE RIGHT - STACK LEFT - TAN QB B A H X LT Z LG RT RG T 1st = T CTR $ E N 2nd = N Mike Sam Will Dog Cat Ox Goat

5 Man Pressure 5 Man Pressure Single Backer Blitz Single Backer Blitz *Base Cover 4 OR Cover 1 *Base Cover 4 OR Cover 1 *Coaching Point = Run blitz by simply having 1 backer blitz their gap Mikey = Mike blitz gap *Signal = both hands clasped Max = Mike & N-T swap gaps *Signal = arms crossed *Near NG or DT with A gap responsibility swaps gaps with MIKE backer = ALL fronts Sammy = Sam blitz gap *Signal = arm & fist flexed *Teaching Point = with ALL outside backer blitz = E&$ swap gaps inside Sammo = Sam out blitz *Signal = arm & fist out straight *$End swaps gaps with Sam backer Willy = Will blitz gap *Signal = hook em horns & arm flexed Willo = Will out blitz *Signal = hook em horns & arm out straight *End swaps gaps with Will backer

*Coaching Point = Blitzing Backer must use parallel stance (not give away blitz but anticipate snap) Mikey Blitz: Mikey Blitz: 43 Apex Cover 4 = Cover 4 = Wolf Wolf *both hands in peace signs *both hands in peace signs 43 Apex *hands clasped *hands clasped Boundary Side Field Side WIDE RIGHT APEX RIGHT MIKEY QB B A H X Z LT LG RT RG CTR N E T $ *Teaching Point = D gap filled by OX SAM APEX = split Receiver and OT* Mike Sam Will Dog Cat *ADD Money and show blitz on LOS (show me the money) *signal = both fingers rubbing Ox Goat

*Coaching Point = Blitzing Backer tells Near Dline MAX call to cross *(example) = Mike tells NG Max Max Blitz: Max Blitz: 43 Apex Cover 4 = Cover 4 = Wolf 43 Apex *arms crossed *arms crossed Wolf *both hands in peace signs *both hands in peace signs Boundary Side Field Side WIDE RIGHT APEX RIGHT MAX QB B A H X Z LT LG RT RG CTR N E T $ *Teaching Point = D gap filled by OX 1st = N 2nd = M SAM APEX = split Receiver and OT* Mike Sam Will Dog Cat *MIKE = tells NG MAX *signal = arms crossed Ox Goat

5 Man Overload Pressure 5 Man Overload Pressure DB Blitz *Cover 33 *Cover 33 roll 33 to blitz and/or Clamp 33 roll 33 to blitz and/or Clamp 33 DB Blitz *Coaching Point = Cover 33 to blitz call side (2x2) Oxxy = Ox Overload blitz @ D gap *Signal = both hands in big letter O Goatty = Goat Overload blitz @ D gap *Signal = both hands on side of face *Cover 33 Sam/Will replaces Ox/Goat flats cover vs pass Catty = Cat Overload blitz @ D gap *Signal = one hand behind head *Must use Clamp 33 cover = (Ox) Onside Safety has Deep 1/3 for blitzing (Cat) Corner *Clamp signal = single fist pointed @ Corner (Clamp side) Doggy = Dog Overload blitz @ D gap *Signal = both hands behind head *Must use Clamp 33 cover = (Goat) Backside Safety has Deep 1/3 for blitzing (Dog) DB

5 Man Overload Pressure 5 Man Overload Pressure Zone Blitz *Cover 33 *Cover 33 roll 33 to blitz roll 33 to blitz Rip Rip Right & Zone Blitz Liz Left Left *Coaching Point = ROLL 33 to blitz call side (2x2) *back side Peels & Pushes vs pass Right & Liz *BLITZ COVER 33 EXCEPTION Must ROLL 33 to 3x1 sets Always *BASE D RULE *Rip Signal = double ok sign with both hands together *Liz Signal = double ok sign with both hands out wide Samurai = Sam & Mike Overload blitz *Signal = pointer circling up Warrior = Will & Mike Overload blitz *Signal = pointer circling down *Call side E/$ and N/T have A gaps + Mike has B gap + Sam/Will has C gap *Back side N/T to B gap + E/$ hits and Peels vs pass + Back side Sam/Will Pushes vs pass *Coaching Point = COVER 33 EXCEPTION Must ROLL to 33 Receiver side (3x1) even if away from blitz call side (Base Defensive Cover Rule) BTF = Blitz The Formation *Signal = pointer circling @ players (you call) *Players call either Samurai or Warrior based on offensive formation trigger

*Coaching Point = use to attack 6 man pass protection @ Back! Samurai Blitz: Samurai Blitz: 43 Apex Cover 33 = Cover 33 = Rip Rip *double ok sign together *double ok sign together 43 Apex *pointer circling up *pointer circling up *Teaching Point = Auto Roll 33 to Blitz call (Rip = Right & Liz = Left) Boundary Side WIDE RIGHT APEX RIGHT SAMURAI Field Side QB B A H X Z LT LG RT RG CTR N N=B gap *Teaching Point = DLine uses Rip & Run technique E T T=A gap $ *Teaching Point = Backside E/$ Peels vs Pass $=A gap Mike Sam Will Dog Cat M=B gap *Go 2nd *Teaching Point = Backside W/S Pushes to middle hook Ox Goat *Teaching Point = Roll 33 to Blitz RIP (3 deep & 3 under) Deep 1/3 Free Safety Deep 1/3

Samurai Blitz: Samurai Blitz: 43 Over Right Cover 33 = Cover 33 = Liz Liz *double ok sign out wide *double ok sign out wide 43 Over Right *pointer circling up *pointer circling up *Click on video to play > >

*Coaching Point = ROLL 33 to blitz call side (2x2) *back side Peels & Pushes vs pass 5 Man Overload Pressure 5 Man Overload Pressure Zone Blitz *Cover 33 *Cover 33 roll 33 to blitz and/or Clamp 33 roll 33 to blitz and/or Clamp 33 Zone Blitz Samurai-Ox = Ox & Mike Overload blitz *Ox swaps rolls with Sam Backer *Signal = pointer circling up + both hands in big letter O Warrior-Goat = Goat & Mike Overload blitz *Goat swaps rolls with Will Backer *Signal = pointer circling down + both hands on side of face Samurai-Cat = Cat & Mike Overload blitz *Cat swaps rolls with Sam Backer *Signal = pointer circling up + one hand behind head *Must use Clamp 33 cover *Clamp signal = single fist pointed @ Corner (Clamp side) Warrior-Dog = Dog & Mike Overload blitz *Dog swaps rolls with Will Backer *Signal = pointer circling down + two hands behind head *Must use Clamp 33 cover

6 Man Overload Pressure 6 Man Overload Pressure Zone Blitz *Cover 32 *Cover 32 roll 32 to blitz roll 32 to blitz Rip Rip Right & Zone Blitz Liz Left Left *Coaching Point = ROLL 32 to blitz call side (2x2) *back side LB Peels vs pass Right & Liz *Rip Signal = double ok sign with both hands together *Liz Signal = double ok sign with both hands out wide Samurai 2 = Sam & Mike Overload blitz *Signal = peace sign circling up Warrior 2 = Will & Mike Overload blitz *Signal = peace sign circling down *Call side E/$ and N/T have A gaps + Mike has B gap + Sam/Will has C gap *Back side N/T to B gap + E/$ to C gap + Back side Sam/Will Peels vs pass *Coaching Point = COVER 33 EXCEPTION Must ROLL to 32 Receiver side (3x1) even if away from blitz call side (Base Defensive Cover Rule) BTF = Blitz The Formation *Signal = peace sign circling @ players (you call) *Players call either Samurai 2 or Warrior 2 based on offensive formation trigger

*Coaching Point = use to attack 6 man pass protection @ Back! Samurai 2 Blitz: Samurai 2 Blitz: 43 Apex Cover 32 = Cover 32 = Rip Rip *double ok sign together *double ok sign together 43 Apex *peace sign circling up *peace sign circling up *Teaching Point = Auto Roll 32 to Blitz call (Rip = Right & Liz = Left) Boundary Side Field Side WIDE RIGHT APEX RIGHT SAMURAI 2 QB B A H X Z LT LG RT RG CTR N N=B gap *Teaching Point = DLine uses Rip & Run technique *Teaching Point = Backside W/S Peels to cover #2 Rec versus HOT slant & Vertical E T T=A gap $ $=A gap Mike Sam Will Dog Cat M=B gap *Go 2nd Ox Goat *Teaching Point = Roll 32 to Blitz RIP (3 deep & 2 under) Deep 1/3 Free Safety Deep 1/3

*Coaching Point = ROLL 32 to blitz call side (2x2) *back side LB Peels vs pass 6 Man Overload Pressure 6 Man Overload Pressure Zone Blitz *Cover 32 *Cover 32 roll 32 to blitz and/or Clamp 32 roll 32 to blitz and/or Clamp 32 Zone Blitz Samurai 2-Ox = Ox & Mike Overload blitz *Ox swaps rolls with Sam Backer *Signal = peace sign circling up + both hands in big letter O Warrior 2-Goat = Goat & Mike Overload blitz *Goat swaps rolls with Will Backer *Signal = peace sign circling down + both hands on side of face Samurai 2-Cat = Cat & Mike Overload blitz *Cat swaps rolls with Sam Backer *Signal = peace sign circling up + one hand behind head *Must use Clamp 32 cover *Clamp signal = single fist pointed @ Corner (Clamp side) Warrior 2-Dog = Dog & Mike Overload blitz *Dog swaps rolls with Will Backer *Signal = peace sign circling down + two hands behind head *Must use Clamp 32 cover

6 Man Pressure 6 Man Pressure Multiple Backer Blitz Multiple Backer Blitz *Cover Zero *Cover Zero *Coaching Point = best from Over / Apex fronts & Stack Wambo = Will & Mike double B gap blitz *Signal = double hook em horns Wambo-X = Will & Mike cross to B gap blitz *Signal = hook em horns crossed *NG & DT have A gaps Double In = Sam & Will double B-C gap blitz *Signal = both arms flexed E & $ have C-D gaps Double Out = Sam & Will double C-D gap blitz *Signal = both arms out straight *E & $ have B-C gaps *Coaching Point = Double Out - good blitz from all fronts

6 Man Pressure 6 Man Pressure Multiple Backer Blitz Multiple Backer Blitz *Cover Zero *Cover Zero *Coaching Point = best from Over / Apex fronts & Stack Missile = Mike & Sam double A gap blitz *Signal = arm & fist rolling Whistle = Will & Mike double A gap blitz *Signal = hook em horns rolling *NG & DT have B gaps Mambo = Mike & Sam double B gap blitz *Signal = both fists motioning @ Mambo-X = Mike & Sam cross to B gap blitz *Signal = arm crossed motioning @ *NG & DT have A gaps Mike Goes 1st and Sam 2nd

7 Man Pressure 7 Man Pressure Full House Backer Blitz Full House Backer Blitz *Cover Zero *Cover Zero - - Peel Peel House = Will & Mike & Sam ALL BLITZ their gap + front 4 Dline = 7 Man Blitz *Signal = BOTH arms & fists punching upward *Coaching Point = best from Over Front *Front 7 simply blitz their gaps (SEE Peel technique) *Will or Sam Peels - to Man Cover from blitz if back free releases to his side *Cover Zero with back 4 secondary players *Coaching Point = House Blitz KEY is that outside Backer (Will or Sam) must Peel to Man if Back free releases to his side (Goal = out number protection)