1. Team 1:
Rafael Rhodes
Lucas McCauley
Dustin Rabbach
Timothy Thacker
Paul New
Raymond Lane
Derek Steele
2. Head Coach/OL: Rafael Rhodes
OC/QB: Dustin Rabbach
WR: Derek Steele
RB/DL: Raymond Lane
DC: Lucas McCauley
LB/DB: Timothy Thacker
ST: Paul New
3. Rafael Robert Rhodes:
- Pee Wee football (1992 – 1995)
- Varsity football Offensive lineman (1996 –
2000)
- Miami Springs Senior High School
- Assistant offensive line coach (2001 – 2003)
- Miami Springs Senior High School
- Air Force Security Forces Member (2004 –
Present)
- Minot AFB, ND (2004 – 2008)
- Dyess AFB, TX (2008 – Present)
4. - Responsible for daily operation and leadership of the
players and coaching staff.
- Ensures organization and holds players/coaches
accountable
- Player safety is key. Coaches should take
responsibility for the safety and welfare of all players
on the team. It is the head coach who should take the
initiative to ensure that safe practices ensue.
- Prepare game plan/season schedule of operations.
- Conduct meetings with coordinators to provide input
to schemes and script.
5. - Safety is a priority in what is considered the most
violent sport in America.
- Head Coach should be actively involved in coaching
drills with player safety in mind.
- Head Coach should know his players well enough to
know when something is not right.
- Coaches should monitor players after being “shaken up” and stop them
from continuing a drill without proper clearance from medical personnel
- Head Coach should maintain a professional
relationship with all medical staff.
- Since player safety should be of importance, coaches should trust the person
giving the medical advice to the players.
6. - Discipline is key to winning football games.
- Good discipline teaches good sportsmanship and proper position football.
- Coaches will be fair but firm.
- Be ready to work at all times
- Practice is not goof off time. Learn something. And if you know it, then you
are wrong for not sharing with your team. That is part of the work process.
Learning and teaching.
- Endurance is key
- Players should be prepared to play four quarters of football. At the high
school level, it is important to build the endurance for football. Practice
should be held at a proper pace and water should never be with held from
players.
- Balanced football
- Understand that one part of a team only makes one part, not the team.
Teams are successful when they are complete teams; i.e. defense, offense,
special teams.
7. - Never give up
- It is never the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.
Playing all out football for sixty minutes is the only way that we will play.
Championship football teams can face adversity and come back. Giving up
is never an option.
- Believe in yourself and your team mates and coaches
- We will not guide you down the wrong path.
- Family mindset
- Each member on the team is a member of your family. Most of your time
during practice, games, and even off time will more than likely be spent
with your team mates. Play for the person next to you, and they will play
for you. Making the entire team that much better.
8. Activity Approach Time spent
Static Warm-Up/Sprints Callisthenic warm up 10
- 5 – 40 yd dashes
Individual positions Traditional approach 20
- Teaching basic/advanced drills
Combined position coach Games approach 30
(DL and OL; LB/DB and - 7 on 7; blocking drills
QB/WR/RB)
Individual positions Traditional approach 15
- Correct deficiencies noticed at
combined approach
Special Teams Traditional approach 20
- Teach formations/kick
return/punt return. Correct
deficiencies from prior
practice/game
Scrimmage Games approach 30 (15 min starting Offense vs.
- Place teams in game situations Scout Defense; 15 Minutes Scout
and provide rewards for winning Offense vs. Starting Defense)
Sprints/break down 10 – 100 yd dashes 15
Team cool down/breakdown
Coach time Discuss practice/upcoming 10
game/pre preparation
9. Activity Approach Time spent
Static Warm-Up Callisthenic warm up 5
Offense Walk through 20
Defense Walk through 20
Special Teams Walk Through 20
Coach time Discuss practice/upcoming 5
game/pre preparation
Individual/Team coaches Break Down Game Film 60
10. - Week before:
- Obtain opponent game tape.
- Review/break down own game tape
- Break game tape down and divide to offense/defense coach
- Coaches discuss how to/what to focus on during practice.
- Day Before:
- Emphasize nutrition night before game
- Sleep importance
- Pre game meal.
11. - Day of:
- Pre game nutrition
- Meeting times for bus
- Pre game trainer/medical review
- Drive to stadium
12. - Maintain communication with
coaches/coordinators
- Coaches will be able to review script/game
plan during game
- Communicate with referees
13. - Handle media/post game interviews
accordingly
- Ensure behavior of team (winning or losing)
exceeds expectations. Regardless of the
outcome, everyone is a professional.
- Medical staff meeting to discuss injuries/health
related issues with players
14. I will conquer what has never been conquered. Defeat will not be in my creed. I will believe where all those before me have doubted. I will
always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor and respect of my team. I have trained my mind and now my body will follow!
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
I will acknowledge the fact that I am an elite warrior who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by any means at my disposal. I accept the fact
that my team expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than our opponents. Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep
myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be. One
hundred percent and more.
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well trained warrior. My heart and my soul will be the fuel to carry my body
when my limbs are to weary. I will never falter, I will never lose focus as long as there is hope in my mind and my heart still beats. I will
never give in to the evil that is weakness and I will fight that evil with my dying breath.
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
Energetically will I meet my enemies, no one will challenge me, none will stop me from my goal. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I
am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Champion’s word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall at the hands
of my enemy and under no circumstances will I ever surrender.
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
Readily will I display the discipline and strength required to fight on to my objective and I will complete my mission. I will rise when I fallen.
I will rip the heart from my enemy and leave it beating on the ground. My enemy need not fear me but he will respect me and if he does not. I
will make him respect me with all that I have to give.
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
History will remember my name and he will not have to be kind. For I will have denied his criticisms and put in my own praise, No one will
define me, no one will tell me what I can achieve, none will say I have not given all I have to give and none will take my glory.
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
Coach Flowers at Leland High School
16. Pee Wee Football (1997-1999)
Quarterback and Safety
Joined AF as Security Forces (2003-Present)
Played Flag football 2004-2007 as QB/Safety until I
tore Left ACL/Mensicus
17. Plan/project offensive Conduct meetings
practices and with all offensive
situations as directed coaches
by HC Keep HC up to speed
Learn offensive on all offensive
players players
strengths/weaknesses Ensure SAFE working
Set lineups and environment for all
offensive schemes players/staff
based off of players
strengths/weaknesses
18. Have FUN
There is no point in playing the game of football if
you aren’t having a good time doing it
Stay SAFE
Safety is a huge concern of mine. Players lose
motivation and drive if unnecessary injuries occur
due to lack of “situational awareness.”
Excellence in everything that you do
Players are expected to give the coaches 100%
motivation and the will to learn at all times and the
coaches will put in the same effort back to the
players.
19. Learn from mistakes
Mistakes are a part of the game. The key is to expand
your knowledge and learn from what you do wrong.
Always strive to better yourselves.
Treat your teammates with respect at ALL times
Encourage each other to do better.
Help struggling teammates
mentally/physically/emotionally
Never GIVE up
Repetition and more repetition. Always go that extra
mile to better yourselves.
20. Learn the basics first, then expand on the players individual
strengths/weaknesses.
The listed activities below are not set for individual practices. Once the HC
creates his practice schedule, this breakdown will fill the HC needs when the
offense breaks away from the rest of the team.
Activity Approach Time spent
Stances/Blocking Traditional approach to ensure
everyone knows the basics 30 minutes
Basic O skills: Traditional approach: QB drop 15 minutes
QB/RB/OL/TE/WR backs, C/QB exchanges, correct
positions on Line of scrimmage
Individual breakdowns Traditional approach: QB drop 30 minutes
backs, WR routes, TE
protection/routes
Route running/ball running/QB Games approach to develop 30 minutes
individual jobs within offense
BLOCKING Games approach w/ assist of 20 minutes
DL/LB to protect QB drop back
WR drills w/ coverage Teach WR how to shed blocking 20 minutes
by placing them as DBs
themselves
21. Activity Approach Time spent
OL/TE/RB pass block/run block Games approach to show/teach 30 minutes
real time situations
Play Action vs. run vs. pass Games approach to teach when 15 min
play actions should be used
For some reason I was having problems embedding Youtube
videos so I have just inserted links to videos I like in regards to
fundamentals and practices.
http://youtu.be/aeMsND_VgGc
http://youtu.be/1pjoNx_Z7Qs
http://youtu.be/_GlEnDuLt_0
http://youtu.be/g0_DbEWBVsU
http://youtu.be/e33saSJlFY8
22. Pre Game Post Game
Mentally prepare Win or lose, address
Eat healthy team on job well done
Dress well Express interest on
Stretch stretch stretch
great plays
Address bad
Focus on task at hand
situations/plays
Coaches meetings
Prepare to expand on
Pump up team with
bad areas for
motivational speech upcoming practices
Coaches meetings
23. Work on C/QB exchange
Drop backs 3/5/7
QB/RB exchanges
Shot gun
Scrambling (know when to throw the ball
away)
QB/WR route running/timing
Teach to not fixate eyes on one target
Know limitations on what your QB can do and
expand on those strengths
24. Remember to stay positive with your players
Teach teamwork, discipline, and motivation
Don’t talk AT people, talk TO them. This will
ensure great working relationships and respect
across the board.
Stay vocal with all other coaches. There is
nothing wrong with disagreeing, just stay
respectful and open to other perspectives as
well.
http://youtu.be/99K84b6_rr0
25.
26. - Pain is going to happen.
- Expect to hit every play.
- We are the workhorse
position of the offense, all
the work and no glory.
- Take pride in expecting to
be in a dog fight until the
whistle blows.
- Hard work is expected on
and off the field.
- Study your opponent and
game film.
- Get better every day
27. Safety Concerns/Reality
- Safety is paramount at our position
- Being on the front lines, we are always
expected to make contact with an
opponent.
- Helmet to helmet hits are a primary
concern for this position.
- Although, we still use the three point
stance, thought has gone to converting to a
modified two point stance to avoid major
head trauma.
- If you feel hurt, or head trauma, inform a
coach and he will ensure you get looked
at.
- Player safety is of TOP concern.
28. - Technique wins battles
- In a game of strength and speed, poor technique will get you beat more
often than not.
- If you don’t understand the proper technique, or the form, ask. Better to ask
at practice and adjust than to just wing it. Not only do we lose a game, but
can get someone injured.
- Try and make a habit. As athletes, we like habits and routine. Once you get
the proper techniques, run through them. This ensures that every time we
line up, or a play is run, you are in the right place and in the right position
always.
- Endurance is key
- As the largest players on the team, endurance is fundamental to success.
- Build the tolerance to run a 20 play drive or a no huddle offense and still
walk off.
- Good endurance helps insure that proper technique is still being practiced.
This also helps with discipline.
- Fatigue causes mistakes and lack of discipline. It is vital that we are in shape
to play the game and our position.
29. - Attitude
- This is a mindset. We are a close knit
battle tested unit. These are our
brothers we go to battle with. Do not
quit on your brother. Give it all you
have and keep fighting for that extra
yard.
- We won’t win every play, but it is how
you bounce back the next play that
helps solidify victory at the end of a
game. Don’t make the same mistake
twice and DO NOT EVER DOUBT
YOURSELF!
- Family mindset
- As the team is a family, this unit of
offensive line is closer. WE go to battle
and ensure everyone does their job. We
do not get the camera’s or the
touchdown dance, but we take pride in
knowing that we will protect our QB
and ensure that we get down the field
and score. One unit, together, works
hard enough to make that happen.
That’s us.
30.
31. Two types of stances for the offensive line:
Three point stance
Two point stance
Purpose of each stance
Advantage and disadvantage of each stance
32. Three point stance
Primarily used on running plays and some pass plays
Main base for power and starting position
Three points of contact to the ground
• Advantages:
Provides a lower pad level
Allows a quicker/more powerful burst off of the ball
Maintains a flat back
• Disadvantages
x Harder to maintain head up
x Slower to get into a passing position
x Slower to pull
33. Two point
Primarily used on passing plays and some run plays
Maintains lower hip level/base of gravity
Two points of contact to the ground
• Advantages:
Gets Offensive lineman into passing block position
Maintains a lower level of gravity
Allows linemen to keep their heads up to see what they are
about o hit
• Disadvantages
x Harder to get a lower pad level then that of a three point
stance
x Slower start off the ball without hand being down/weight
forward
35. Play type will help determine stance
Common Mistakes
Too much weight forward on three point stance
Flat footed in stance causes missteps/stutter steps
Feet not wide enough
Feet too wide
Those problems can be coached out if done
properly
Ensure all players perfect the stances before
moving on to the more advanced drills
Repetition is key here: Make a habit of getting into
the right stance the right way
36.
37. Used to get the blocker to play the defensive
lineman gap
Proper footwork and hip movement is critical
Head should be on the outside of
defender/inside of the play side
Hips and pad level should remain low
Maintain a solid base and keep feet moving
Feet shoulder width apart
38. Video demonstration of a reach block:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuJWun6P
XFo&feature=player_embedded
39. Used to “trap” intended defender/defenders
Used to get offensive linemen in open space
Primarily used in trap/counter-trap plays and screens
Pulling lineman must open hips wide
Take a half step deeper run than straight down the
line
This allows space for QB and if other linemen get beat to
try and make a play
Maintain a low pad level behind offensive linemen
Facemask and hands contact defender at same
time
Feet keep moving with a wide base to ensure a
good base of power/gravity
40. Video Demonstration of a Pulling Drill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4hA8vphL
7k&feature=player_embedded
41.
42. Linemen can not be forward of the line of
scrimmage
Maintain a low hip level to allow a good base
of power and center of gravity
Good footwork and handwork are crucial in
pass blocking
Keep head on a swivel if no one is there to
block, look for someone without going past the
line of scrimmage
44. As a coach, we must remember that we want
all players on the same level
Use the mental staircase, incorporate a
traditional and games approach to ensure that
There are numerous other drills available for
teaching, these are just a few examples
Make sure practice is fun. You would get
bored doing the same thing every day, try and
change it up for the players
45. Safety of players is our priority. A safe practice is a
good practice
Technique is everything. Proper technique gets proper
form, proper form is the cornerstone of everything.
Once technique and form are down, then incorporate
more advanced drills to build upon the basics.
Maintain a mental and physical toughness, but play
with respect to the game and to your opponent. It is
the most vital part of football to respect the game, that
in turn, will respect you back.
Maintain a winning attitude and state of mind. GET
BETTER EVERYDAY!
46. I will conquer what has never been conquered. Defeat will not be in my creed. I will believe where all those before me have doubted. I will
always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor and respect of my team. I have trained my mind and now my body will follow!
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
I will acknowledge the fact that I am an elite warrior who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by any means at my disposal. I accept the fact
that my team expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than our opponents. Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep
myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be. One
hundred percent and more.
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well trained warrior. My heart and my soul will be the fuel to carry my body
when my limbs are to weary. I will never falter, I will never lose focus as long as there is hope in my mind and my heart still beats. I will
never give in to the evil that is weakness and I will fight that evil with my dying breath.
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
Energetically will I meet my enemies, no one will challenge me, none will stop me from my goal. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I
am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Champion’s word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall at the hands
of my enemy and under no circumstances will I ever surrender.
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
Readily will I display the discipline and strength required to fight on to my objective and I will complete my mission. I will rise when I fallen.
I will rip the heart from my enemy and leave it beating on the ground. My enemy need not fear me but he will respect me and if he does not. I
will make him respect me with all that I have to give.
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
History will remember my name and he will not have to be kind. For I will have denied his criticisms and put in my own praise, No one will
define me, no one will tell me what I can achieve, none will say I have not given all I have to give and none will take my glory.
WHO AM I? …. I AM A CHAMPION!!!
Coach Flowers at Leland High School
51. ① Technical Skills
Catching
Hand Positioning Watching the ball Securing the ball
Thumbs together Focusing on the point Transferring the ball
of the ball into position
Pinkies Together
Reaching for the ball Covering both points
Seeing the hands of the ball
Seeing the ball arrive Pressing the ball
into the hands against the body
Allow the ball to hit
the body or pads
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52. ① Technical Skills
Running Shallow & Intermediate Routes
Route Stem Breaking Down on Knowing the
Playing into the Intermediate Routes defense
defenders alignment Challenge the Man-to-Man
Turning the defender to go deep Coverage
defenders hips Breaking down ○ Head and shoulder
Attacking the fakes
○ Sink the hips
defenders shoulders ○ Lower the weight ○ Acceleration
○ Change steps ○ Speed
○ Pressure step
○ Chin over the knees Zone Coverage
○ Snap head, shoulders, ○ Sprint towards
and hands around closest defender
○ Eliminate the cushion
○ Adjusting routes
○ Finding soft soft
spots or openings
○ Stopping in open
areas
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53. ① Technical Skills
Running Deep Routes
Route Stem Creating Hesitation
Playing into the Adjusting speeds
defenders alignment Fake the Int. Route
Turning the Accelerate off the
defenders hips line/ slow/ then
Attacking the speed burst
defenders shoulders
Creating Wrong
Erasing the Turns
Cushion Jab step
Attacking the Weave technique
defender
Close the gap
Force the defender
to hesitate before
they turn
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54. ① Technical Skills
Releases
Release
Techniques
Direct Release
Fade
Burst
Step Release
Double Move
Fake fade, then
release burst
Avoid the
defenders hands
Execute the
Break
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56. ② Tactical Skills
Routes
Cross
Quick Out / In
Hitch
Slant
Fade
Speed Out
Dig
Curl
Comeback
Flag
Post / Post Corner
Streak
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57. ② Tactical Skills
Route Adjustments
Crossing
Route
Adjustments
Curl Route
Adjustments
Hard Corner
Route
Adjustments
Press Man
Route
Adjustments
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58. Traditional Approach
③ Coaching
Warm Up
Teaching Technical Skills
Clear communication of skill
elements
Instruction of skill
Evaluate and correct errors
Practice Drills
Funnel Drill
Bag Attack Drill
Bag Drill
Bag Agility Drill
Explode and Cut Drill
Bag Balance Drill
Strip Drill
Quick Feet Drill
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59. Games Approach
③ Coaching
Warm Up
Teaching Tactical Skills
Shaping
Focusing
Enhancing
Practice Drills
Drills against defenders
Drills against different
defenses
Play calling sets
Scrimmages
Evaluation and correcting
errors
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60. American Sport Education
Program. Coaching Football
Technical and Tactical Skills.
Champaign, IL: Human
References Kinetics, 2006.
Images taken from Google
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63. Defensive Coordinators Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the defensive scheme, game plan, and
over all success of the teams defense.
• Over sees the defensive assistant coaches/positional
coaches
• Development of defensive play book.
• Calling the defensive plays during games.
• Planning and scheduling of all defensive practices.
• Prepare and organize defensive techniques and drills
for practice.
• Break down any scouting reports, video or film for each
opponent and then devise a weekly game plan.
64. Safety and Health Concerns On
Defense:
• Concussion awareness
• Injury prevention
• Proper hydration
• Strength and Conditioning
• Heads up tackling
• Equipment
• Nutrition
65. Pre Game: w/Players Coaching Preparation:
Game plan review D play calls/scheme
Film study Film study
Practice with drills Practice evaluation
Practice with Game plan and
scrimmage/ full scenario review
contact
Team meetings
Final walk through
66. Defensive Scheme:
4-3
The 4-3 defense is a 7 man front, which can drop 8 in to “the box”; using
a strong safety or cornerback. Every 4-3 variation will consist of: 2
Defensive Tackles (DT), 2 Defensive Ends (DE), Middle linebacker (Mike),
2 Outside linebackers (Sam and Will), 2 Safeties (FS and SS), and 2
Cornerbacks (WCB, SCB). This article will cover three common variations:
Base 4-3, Over 4-3, and the Under 4-3.
67. 4-3 Base Defense:
Positions and Responsibilities
• Strong Side Defensive End • Strong Side
Linebacker (Sam)
• Strong Side Defensive
Tackle • Weak Side Linebacker
(Will)
• Weak Side Defensive
Tackle • Free Safety and
Strong Safety
• Weak Side Defensive End
• Cornerback (2)
• Middle Linebacker (Mike)
68. Strong Side Defensive End
The Strong Side Defensive End lines up either head up or
shaded on the Tight End. At the Snap, the DE will jam the
Tight-End, not allowing a clean block in the Sam Linebacker. If
it is a running play, the DE is responsible for the Outside or C
gap. If the Play is passing in M4M Coverage, the DE will
become a primary pass rusher. In zone Blitz scheme this player
could be responsible for the Hook/Curl or Flat Areas.
69. Strong Side Defensive Tackle
B Gap Defender; stop the inside
runs. Pursue the Quarterback.
NOTE: The "B" gap is between the offensive guard (RG/LG)
and offensive tackle (RT/LT).
70. Weak Side Defensive Tackle
A Gap Defender; stop the inside
runs. Pursue the Quarterback.
NOTE: The "A" gap is between the center (OC) and guard
(RG/LG)
71. Weak Side Defensive End
C Gap Defender, Stop or Funnel in Outside runs and
cutback lanes. Generally the best pass rusher. Can
cover the same zones as the Strong Defensive End.
NOTE: The "C" gap is between the tackle and the
tight end (or outside the tackle if no tight end)
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77.
78. Defensive Play Book:
Under 4-3 Cover 2 Man Defense
• The 4-3 Cover 2 Man defensive play lines 5 defenders up with
man-to-man assignments, and leaves the 2 safeties to help out
with deep zone support.
79. Continued Defensive Play Book:
Under 4-3 Cover 2 Man Defense
• As you can see, in a basic 4-3 Under, the SAM linebacker is lined up to the
outside shoulder of the tight end off the line of scrimmage a yard or two
and is responsible for the D gap (to the outside of the tight end). He's also
responsible for running in pass coverage from time to time. The strongside
defensive end is lined up to the outside shoulder of the tackle, in a 5-
technique alignment, and is responsible for the C gap (to the right of the
tackle). The strongside defensive tackle is usually lined up shading the
center in a 1-technique alignment and is responsible for the strongside A
gap. The weakside defensive tackle is lined up in a 3-technique alignment
off the weakside guard and is responsible for the weakside B gap in front
of him. The weakside defensive end is lined up to the outside shoulder of
the weak side offensive tackle and is responsible for the C gap on his side.
80. Agenda
Common Safety Concerns Defense & Opponents
Heads Up Tackling System
Defense Back Fundamental Skills
Back Pedaling
Quarterback Confusion
Defensive Back Drill
Linebacker Fundamentals
Read
React
Shed/Scrape
Linebacker Drill
Linebacker & Defensive Back Responsibilities
Cover 3/Zone Blitz
81. Helmet to Helmet Contact
Concussions
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Spinal Injury
Spearing (leading with the head
Stingers
Paralysis (Spinal Injury)
DEATH
Horse Collar Tackles
Lower extremity injuries to opponent
*Long term health affects on the brain still being
evaluated: quality of life complications could arise
from repeated head trauma.
83. Break Down
Stance
Leverage
Buzz
Continually moving the feet towards contact,
not breaking down - waiting on impact
Hit Position (Most Important Step)
Positioning right before contact
Rip (not wrap)
Knuckles Up
Elbows Down
Double Upper Cuts
Shoot
Crouched/Lowered Position
Open Hips
Explode up
86. Body Position
Knees about shoulder width distance
Weight evenly distributed
Knees over Balls of Feet
Foot Positioning
Do NOT take false step
Slide feet over turf
High Steps = Longer reaction time out of Breaks
88. Positioning
Represent opposite coverage scheme
Crowd LOS/Receiver
Back off, back into zone
Benefits
May force audible into Defenses actual scheme
Confusion on offense
Turn-over
Bad timing, ineffective play call
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