4-4 Interceptor Defense - Wade

Kestrel Heights Football
Defensive Playbook
The mission of the Kestrel Heights Defensive Unit is to regain possession of the football!
Fear is a reflex. Confidence is a choice.

Derek A. "Coach" Wade, Defensive Coordinator, Kestrel Heights High School Durham, NC 253-583-6360 Coach_Wade@Hotmail.com
2011 Derek A. "Coach" Wade No part of this material may be reproduced or sold for profit, in collection or otherwise, without the express written consent of the author.
Hawk the ball!
Table of Contents
KESTREL HEIGHTS DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL PLAYBOOK 1
OVERVIEW ALIGNMENT, ASSIGNMENT, AGGRESSION MISSION STATEMENT DEFENSIVE EXPECTATIONS BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES BY POSITION
KESTREL HEIGHTS DEFENSIVE OBJECTIVES
1 1 2 2 3
4
OVERVIEW FOCUS TRACKING

DEFENSIVE TERMINOLOGY
4 4 4
5
OVERVIEW SWAPPING
BASIC ALIGNMENT RULES
5 5
6
OVERVIEW FRONT CALLS ALWAYS RULES FOR ALIGNMENT ALIGNMENT DEPTHS AND POSITIONS FRONT POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
BLITZ PACKAGE
6 6 8 9 9
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OVERVIEW ALWAYS RULES FOR STUNTS

COVERAGES
13 13
17
OVERVIEW ALWAYS RULES FOR COVERAGE MAN-TO-MAN COVERAGE ZONE COVERAGE COBRA (TRIPS COVERAGE)
PURSUIT
17 17 18 20 22
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OVERVIEW APPROACHING THE BALL DEFENSIVE LINE ANGLES LINEBACKER ANGLES DEFENSIVE BACK ANGLES TEAM PURSUIT
INDEX
23 23 24 25 26 27
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-i 2011 Derek A. "Coach" Wade No part of this material may be reproduced or sold for profit, in collection or otherwise, without the express written consent of the author.
Kestrel Heights Defensive Playbook 3/21/2011
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Kestrel Heights Defensive Football Playbook

Overview
The Kestrel Heights Defensive system is a hybrid of the Gap-8 for goalline situations and the 4-4 split for "normal" situations. It is predicated on four simple concepts: We will use shifting alignments to confuse the offensive blocking. We will stunt with the intent to make a play. We will pressure the passer. We will swarm to the ball.
Additionally, there are four more points of emphasis that underpin the defensive system: The purpose of the defensive unit is to regain possession of the football. We will eliminate the opponent's three best running plays and two best passing plays, forcing them to rely on more unfamiliar selections of their playbook. We will force the opponent to rely on riskier passing plays by taking away the running game. This will give us a greater opportunity to force a turnover. We will not give up the cheap score.
The defense aligns in a Gap-8 to begin each defensive play. On quarterback's second sound of cadence, after determining that the play is not a short yardage or silent count attempt, Lion (left inside linebacker) will make a "Jump! Jump!" call and the defense will shift to one of the Pre-Called Alignments. In short yardage, Lion will make the jump call, but the defense will remain in the Gap-8.
Alignment, Assignment, Aggression

All defensive players must begin the play in the proper alignment, and proceed from there to cover the correct assignment. Only when these two aspects of defensive play are properly performed can we expect them to play with the proper aggression.
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Mission Statement
All defensive coaches must commit the Kestrel Defense Mission Statement to memory and use it as the focus of their coaching throughout the season. The mission of the Kestrel Hawks Defense is to regain possession of the football. We will aggressively separate the ball carrier from the ball. We will advance every fumble. We will return every interception. We expect to score.
Defensive Expectations
We coach the turnover. We expect one turnover per every three opposing offensive possessions. We will refer to this as Hawking the ball. Opponents call passing plays only to give us an opportunity to sack them or force a turnover. We expect one sack per every four passing attempts. Ball carriers are targets for us to intimidate. We expect to leave one on the turf after collision in each game. (We hit to hurt but not to injure.) We take pride in impact. We expect no fewer than four tacklers to make each play. We are game winners. We expect to score in every game. If we score and we refuse to let the opponent do so, the pressure is off our offense. We have already won. We live for defense. We expect to meet at least seven of our Defensive Objectives in each game.
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Basic Responsibilities by Position

Defensive Line
Defensive linemen are charged with establishing a push to force the offensive line to set their blocks, penetrating and securing assigned gaps, and providing an initial pass rush in the event of a pass read. No defensive lineman can ever allow themselves to be blocked by fewer than two offensive players. Defensive linemen must always continue to gain ground into the offensive backfield.
Linebackers
Linebackers are responsible for securing alternate gaps to the defensive linemen, for covering running backs in man-to-man pass coverage (Cover-1, Cover-0), covering the short zones in zone pass coverage (Cover-3, Cover-2), and for providing secondary pass rush in the event of a blitz. Outside linebackers are responsible for outside contain, and must never allow the ball to cross their outside shoulder. Inside linebackers are responsible for taking away the inner running lanes and must keep the ball on their inside shoulder at all times. Inside linebackers are also responsible for watching for screens and draws on passing downs.
Defensive Backs
Defensive Backs are the primary source of pass coverage downfield and a secondary run support. As such, they will not be charged with any blitzing or pass rushing responsibilities. They must roll towards the ball once it heads to the sideline, and provide outside-in leverage on the ball to force it back to the interior defenders. The Free Safety is the final line of defense and must play to keep all members of the offensive unit in front of him at all times.
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Kestrel Heights Defensive Objectives

Overview
It is our team philosophy that meeting or exceeding 70% of these objectives in each game will result in a win. Therefore we will strive at each practice to focus on the skills and techniques that will allow us to succeed in each of these objectives.
Focus
We are a swarming, gang-tackling, pursuit defense that never gives up, never gives in, and never quits. We do not allow the opponent to tell us what they will run. We tell the opponent what we will allow them to run. The Kestrel Heights Defense WILL: 1. Hold opposing offense to 10 points or less. 2. Not allow our opponent to get more than 25 yards on a single play. 3. Hold opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing. 4. Hold opponents to fewer than 150 total yards. 5. Hold opponents to fewer than 10 first downs. 6. Cause and obtain at least 4 turnovers. 7. Score a touchdown or safety on defense. 8. NEVER allow the opponent to score from the 5 yard line. 9. Hold opponents to 3 or fewer completed passes. 10. Allow no more than 3 consecutive first downs.
Tracking
These metrics will be tracked by the defensive coordinator and posted outside the locker room each week.
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Defensive Terminology
Overview
Since defensive terminology can be confusing, the following basic abbreviations and descriptions will be used.
Player "Nickname" Strong End/SDE Sam/ S Strong Tackle/SDT Lion/L Ram/R Weak Tackle/WDT Will/W Weak End/WDE Left Corner/LC Right Corner/RC Free Safety/FS Position Strong Defensive End Strong Outside Linebacker Strong Defensive Tackle Left Inside Linebacker Right Inside Linebacker Weak Defensive Tackle Weak Outside Linebacker Weak Defensive End Left Defensive Corner Right Defensive Corner Free Safety Swaps side? Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Maybe Maybe No
To conserve space on diagrams, the defensive tackles and corners will usually be indicated with a single character: T or C.
Swapping
Players listed as swapping sides will adjust in response to the strength of the offensive formation. Players listed as maybe may possibly be assigned to stick with a particular offensive player (such as locking up the best cover corner on the best receiver) or may be designated to play field or boundary depending on the scouting report.
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Basic Alignment Rules

Overview
After the shift on quarterbacks second syllable of cadence, the defense will adjust their alignment to the front called from the sideline. The purpose of these shifting fronts is fourfold: We will confuse opposing offensive linemen by altering our starting positions after they have made their initial pre-snap reads, before the snap, and while they are listening to the quarterbacks cadence. The malleable front gives us the ability to shore up weaknesses in personnel or alignment by moving players as necessary within a sound defensive scheme. Our sharp, disciplined shift will result in free yards when ill-prepared teams move because we do. Theres nothing better than putting an offense in an immediate first and extra-long situation without even running a play. The simplicity of the front call and blitz package will give us the ability to confuse our opponent while remaining straightforward for our players to execute.
Front Calls
Each defensive front will be called with a three digit code such as 226. These will be signaled in from the sideline before each offensive play. First digit: strong side defensive tackle Second digit: weak side defensive tackle Third digit: weak side defensive end. All alignments begin with a determination of the strength of the offensive formation using the following rules: 1. Strength of offensive line (tight end location.) 2. Strength of offensive backfield (two running backs on the same side) 3. Passing strength of offensive formation (trips set) 4. If the offensive set is balanced, the strong side may be determined to be the field or based on offensive tendencies. NOTE: For the purposes of this playbook the strength calls will be made to the left.
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Each digit in the code tells the defensive linemen where to line up using the following chart:
A call of 226 corresponds to the following alignment:

Player SDE SDT WDT WDE Alignment Head up on tight end Head up on strong side guard Head up on weak side guard Outside shade of weak side tackle Assignment C-Gap A-Gap A-Gap
Which gives a defensive line front that looks like this:
The inside linebackers align using the following rules: 1. When the man in front of me is head up, I stack behind him. 2. When the man in front of me moves to a shade, I shade the opposite way.
This is shown in the diagram of the 116 front, below:
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Lion has aligned in a 30 technique. He is shaded to 3, (outside shade of the guard) but is one level off the ball. (If the free safety aligns behind him, he would be considered to be in a 300 alignment.) And in the 136 front, the SDT is in a 1, WDT is in a 3, WDE is in a 6, Lion is in a 30, and Ram is in a 10:
If the defensive linemen align properly, the linebackers can easily adjust to their correct position.
Always Rules for Alignment

The following rules are always in effect: 1. The strong side defensive end will always align head up on the tight end (8) 2. All defensive players will always have responsibility for the gap in which they are aligned, unless changed by a stunt. 3. Defensive linemen will always have the inside gap when aligned head up, unless changed by a stunt. 4. Linebackers will always have the outside gap when stacked, unless changed by a stunt. 5. Defenders will always be responsible for only one gap. (We never play head up and two-gap.)
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Alignment Depths and Positions

Position SDE Sam SDT Lion Ram WDT Will WDE LC RC FS Alignment Head up on tight end, 6, OR on air-8 1off LOS, 3 outside SDE's heels. By front call By front call By front call By front call 2 off LOS, 1 outside WDE's heels 6, OR head up on 2nd tight end By coverage call By coverage call By coverage call, usually 300 to strength Depth On LOS 1yd or by D/D On LOS 3yds or by D/D 3yds or by D/D On LOS 2yds or by D/D On LOS 6-7 or by D/D 6-7 or by D/D 9-12 or by D/D
Front Position Responsibilities

Gap-8 (Goalline)
Position SDE Sam SDT Lion Ram WDT Will WDE LC RC FS
Alignment 8 On LOS, 1 outside SDE Center of A-Gap Center of B-Gap Center of B-Gap Center of A-Gap On LOS, 1 outside DE, OR 1 outside WDEs heels 8 or 6 if no TE On #1, 6-7 yds depth On #1, 6-7 yds depth 300 to strength, 9yds depth
Responsibility Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2 on pass A-Gap, pressure passer B-Gap, pressure passer B-Gap, pressure passer A-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2 on pass Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer #1, force on run #1, force on run Flow, #3 on pass
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226 (Base Front)
Alignment 8 1off LOS, 3 outside SDE's heels. 2 20 20 2 2 off LOS, 1 outside WDE's heels 6 On #1, 7-9 yds depth On #1, 7-9 yds depth 300 to strength, 9-12 yds depth
Responsibility Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat A-Gap, pressure passer B-Gap, #3, draw B-Gap, #3, draw A-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer #1, deep 1/3, force on run #1, deep 1/3, force on run Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
116 (Pinch Front)
Responsibility Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat A-Gap, pressure passer B-Gap, #3, draw B-Gap, #3, draw A-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer #1, deep 1/3, force on run #1, deep 1/3, force on run Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
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336 (Fan Front)
Responsibility Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat B-Gap, pressure passer A-Gap, #3, draw A-Gap, #3, draw B-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer #1, deep 1/3, force on run #1, deep 1/3, force on run Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
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136 (Under Front)
Responsibility Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat A-Gap, pressure passer B-Gap, #3, draw A-Gap, #3, draw B-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer #1, deep 1/3, force on run #1, deep 1/3, force on run Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
316 (Over Front)
Responsibility Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat B-Gap, pressure passer A-Gap, #3, draw A-Gap, #3, draw B-Gap, pressure passer Contain, #2, Curl-to-flat Jam TE, C-Gap, pressure passer #1, deep 1/3, force on run #1, deep 1/3, force on run Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
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Blitz Package
Overview
Each defensive player is responsible for learning only two gap assignments: his base assignment and his stunt assignment. All combo stunts are merely various amalgamations of these two gap assignments for two or more players.
Always Rules for Stunts

The following rules are always in effect: 1. A player not involved in a stunt always plays base against the offensive play. 2. Players will always stunt through their assigned gaps. 3. The weak side man always goes first when players cross. 4. Stunts will always be executed by linebackers. (We do not stunt the secondary.)
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Coverages
Overview
Each coverage assignment is designed to be as simple as possible and remain flexible. Coverages are generally determined by the stunt in front of them. In a base call (no stunts), any coverage may be used. The exception to this rule is the Gap-8, which is always a Cover-1 or Cover-0 lock
Always Rules for Coverage

The following rules are always in effect: 1. Any stunt that sends Sam will always result in a Cover-0. 2. Any combo stunt sending four linebackers will always result in a Cover-0. 3. Any offensive alignment in Trips, including tight end trips and motion-to, will always result in a Cobra. 4. Corners will always have #1 to their side.
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Man-to-Man Coverage
Man-to-Man coverage is designed to be simple and provide effective coverage for 2-4 seconds after the snap. It can be used from any defensive set and allows us to put extra pressure on the passer by stunting up to four linebackers. Coupled with the four linemen this gives us the ability to put tremendous pressure on the passer. The basic rules of Man-to-Man are as follows:
Position Sam Lion Ram Will LC RC FS Responsibility #2 #3, draw #3, draw #2 #1 #1 Deep 1/3, TE on 0, or lock
At times, the Free Safety will be used to double cover an exceptional receiver. This will be called from the sideline with a keyphrase like Cover-0, 88 where 88 is the number of the opposing receiver. At all other times in Cover-0 the Free Safety will lock up with the tight end or other #2 receiver otherwise covered by Sam. If the FS is called on for double coverage he will align in a 500 technique to his mans side. It is critical that the strong side defensive end deny the tight end an inside release while simultaneously disrupting his pass route for at least one second at the snap. Tight ends must be bumped at the snap to prevent a quick release. In man coverages, Lion and Ram are assigned the #3 receiver to their side. In most offensive formations, this will result in them both trying to cover the same man. To prevent this, and strengthen the defense against the draw, Lion and Ram cover FBO, or First Back Out, on their side.
This allows the remaining inside linebacker to float in a shallow zone and jump his eyes to the remaining offensive back, looking for draw.
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Zone Coverage
Zone coverage is designed to cover the field as broadly as possible while confusing opposing quarterbacks. Because the emphasis in zone is more on coverage than pressure, we will usually use at least seven defenders in coverage and rush no more than four. Zone defenders are given both a man key to follow and a zone to cover. In all cases, the man key is the offensive receiver most likely to threaten their zone. By spying him in their coverage it allows us to anticipate the pattern and get into a cutoff position. The basic rules of zone are as follows:
Position Sam Lion Ram Will LC RC FS Responsibility #2, Curl-to-Flat #3, Hook-to-Curl, draw #3, Hook-to-Curl, draw #2, Curl-to-Flat #1, Deep 1/3 #1, Deep 1/3 Deep 1/3, Spy QB
As written, these rules provide a three deep, four under, Cover-3 landmark coverage. A second coverage will be used to strengthen the middle of the field or widen the linebackers on the perimeter:
Position Sam Lion Ram Will LC RC FS Responsibility #2, Curl-to-Flat (Wide) #3, Hook-to-Curl (Wide), draw #3, Hook-to-Curl (Wide), draw #2, Curl-to-Flat (Wide) #1, Deep #1, Deep Creep to shallow Hook, Spy QB
This second coverage gives us the ability to rob the middle zones by sending Ram and Lion in stunts while still keeping the short center of the field covered by the creeping Free Safety. By going to a 5-across look in the shallow zones, we also give the outside linebackers an extra step to help them on the edge. For the most part, the responsibilities do not change from the Cover-3 to the Cover-2 look. Sam and Will still have the edge zones, Ram and Lion still take the underneath coverage, and the corners still play deep. The only change is the Free Safety attacking the shallow center of the field.
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Cobra (Trips Coverage)

Special circumstances demand special coverages. With the prevalence of the spread offense throughout football, some form of coverage adjustment must be used to counterbalance the overloaded receiver sets.
At first glance, Cobra is almost identical to the Cover-3 look from a 316 alignment.
Position Sam Lion Ram Will LC RC FS Alignment Inside shade #2 50 30 2 off LOS, 1 outside WDE's heels Outside shade #1 Inside Shade #1 500 to trips side Responsibility Collide with #2, sit in flat #3, Hook #3, Hook, draw #2, Curl-to-flat #1, Deep #1 Deep , Spy QB
One of the few things that will change is the alignment and play of the strong end, who will align as wide as necessary to have an unobstructed path to the quarterbacks setup point (approximately three yards deeper than his starting position, although this will change at the snap). He must adjust his path to keep the quarterback on his inside shoulder at all times. As he presses upfield he must be alert to the possibility of a quick screen and be prepared to knock down the pass if it materializes.
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Pursuit
Overview
One of the most important functions in team defense is trapping the ball. Proper pursuit angles before the ball crosses the line of scrimmage keeps running backs from breaking free and after the line they can keep a breakaway first down from turning into a touchdown.
Approaching the Ball

When approaching a ball carrier, defenders need to be aware of where their help is. Never give a ball carrier the choice of directions; approach him on an oblique that preselects his final direction. Ball carriers that are approached from the side will generally react away from the tackler. If the tackler knows where his teammates are or the sideline is, he can force the ball towards that assistance.
When approached head up, the ball carrier may cut in either direction.
When approached at a slight angle, the ball carrier can only cut one way.
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Defensive Line Angles

When angling for pursuit, defensive linemen must take a path that puts them slightly ahead of the ball. During the last four steps before contact they should act to square themselves as much as possible to the line of scrimmage to prevent the ball carrier cutting back against the grain.
Position Playside DE Playside DT Away DT Away DE Cone #1 #2 #3 Trail to #1 Responsibility Stretch the play, keep ball on inside ear. Pursue, look for cut back. Pursue, force ball out of bounds. Trail through offense at depth of deepest back. Watch for reverse.
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Linebacker Angles
Playside linebackers should pursue with their shoulders square to the line of scrimmage to prevent cutback. The playside outside linebacker is responsible for forcing the play back inside. The playside inside linebacker is responsible for filling underneath the balls path and taking away the cutback route. Both away linebackers should delay slightly on flow away from them, switching their eyes to the away offensive back and planting their away foot hard in grass to be prepared for a counter block. Once the ball approaches within two yards of the line of scrimmage they can release to their pursuit routes.
Position Playside OLB Playside ILB Away ILB Away OLB Cone #1 #2 Delay #3 Delay #4 Responsibility Stretch the play, keep ball on inside ear. Pursue, look for cut back, and squeeze towards LOS. Delay and cross key far back for counter, pursue and force ball out of bounds. Delay and cross key far back for counter, pursue and force ball out of bounds.
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Defensive Back Angles

Defensive backs rotate their coverage towards the play. The nearest corner becomes a force player, while the free safety replaces him in downfield zone coverage. Likewise, the away corner replaces the free safety in the middle of the field. It should be noted that man coverage only affects pursuit routes when the ball has crossed the line of scrimmage. It is the responsibility of the eight linebackers and defensive linemen to prevent that from happening.
Position Playside CB Free Safety Away CB Cone #1 #3 #4 Responsibility Attack the play. Turn the ball back inside. Replace CB as deep 1/3 on play side. Pressure upfield keeping the ball on your OUTSIDE ear. Look to force ball out of bounds. Replace FS as deep middle 1/3. Pull up if the ball does and key any receiver in your area for throwback. Look to force ball out of bounds if it makes it downfield.
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Team Pursuit
When properly executed, team pursuit to the wide play should close on the ball carrier and take away his running lanes in a systematic manner, forcing him to make decisions before he chooses to do so.
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Index
1
116 (Pinch Front), 10 136 (Under Front), 12 Focus, 4
G 2
226 (Base Front), 10 Gap Assignments, Base, 15 Gap Stunts, Basic, 15 Gap-8 (Goalline), 9
3 L
316 (Over Front), 12 336 (Fan Front), 11 Linebackers, 3
A
Alignment Rules, basic, 6 Alignment, Always Rules for, 8 Alignment, Assignment, Aggression, 1 Alignment, Standard Depths by Positions, 9 Approaching the Ball, 23
M
Man coverages, 19 Man-to-Man Coverage, 18 Man-to-man, basic rules for, 18 Mission Statement, 2
O B
Offensive formation, strength of rules, 6 Blitz Package, 13
P C
Calls, defensive fronts, 6 Cobra (Trips Coverage), 22 Combo stunts, 16 Cover-2, coverage rules for, 20 Cover-3, basic rules for, 20 Coverage, Always Rules for, 17 Coverages, 17 Crossing stunts, 16 Pursuit, 23 Pursuit Angles, Defensive Backs, 26 Pursuit Angles, Defensive Line, 24 Pursuit Angles, Linebackers, 25 Pursuit Angles, Team, 27
S
Stunts, Always Rules for, 13 Swapping, 5
D
Defensive Backs, 3 Defensive Expectations, 2 Defensive Line, 3 Defensive Objectives, 4 Defensive Terminology, 5
T
Tracking, of defensive goals, 4
Z
Zone Coverage, 20

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Kestrel Heights Football

Fear is a reflex. Confidence is a choice.

Hawk the ball!

OVERVIEW FOCUS TRACKING

OVERVIEW ALWAYS RULES FOR STUNTS

Kestrel Heights Defensive Playbook 3/21/2011

Kestrel Heights Defensive Football Playbook

Alignment, Assignment, Aggression

Kestrel Heights Defensive Playbook 3/21/2011

Kestrel Heights Defensive Playbook 3/21/2011

Basic Responsibilities by Position

Kestrel Heights Defensive Playbook 3/21/2011

Kestrel Heights Defensive Objectives

Kestrel Heights Defensive Playbook 3/21/2011

Kestrel Heights Defensive Playbook 3/21/2011

Basic Alignment Rules

Kestrel Heights Defensive Playbook 3/21/2011

A call of 226 corresponds to the following alignment:

Which gives a defensive line front that looks like this:

This is shown in the diagram of the 116 front, below:

Kestrel Heights Defensive Playbook 3/21/2011

Always Rules for Alignment

Kestrel Heights Defensive Playbook 3/21/2011

Alignment Depths and Positions

Front Position Responsibilities

Position SDE Sam SDT Lion Ram WDT Will WDE LC RC FS

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226 (Base Front)

Position SDE Sam SDT Lion Ram WDT Will WDE LC RC FS

116 (Pinch Front)

Position SDE Sam SDT Lion Ram WDT Will WDE LC RC FS

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336 (Fan Front)

Position SDE Sam SDT Lion Ram WDT Will WDE LC RC FS

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136 (Under Front)

Position SDE Sam SDT Lion Ram WDT Will WDE LC RC FS

316 (Over Front)

Position SDE Sam SDT Lion Ram WDT Will WDE LC RC FS

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Always Rules for Stunts

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Always Rules for Coverage

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Cobra (Trips Coverage)

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Approaching the Ball

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Defensive Line Angles

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Defensive Back Angles

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