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    The document outlines key skills and techniques that different defensive positions must learn, including: defensive backs need skills like back-pedaling and tackling techniques; linebackers should stop the run first and keep their outside arm free to avoid blocks; defensive linemen must have proper alignment, gap responsibility, and learn to defeat double teams.

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    The document outlines key skills and techniques that different defensive positions must learn, including: defensive backs need skills like back-pedaling and tackling techniques; linebackers should stop the run first and keep their outside arm free to avoid blocks; defensive linemen must have proper alignment, gap responsibility, and learn to defeat double teams.

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    Key Skills - Defense

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    The document outlines key skills and techniques that different defensive positions must learn, including: defensive backs need skills like back-pedaling and tackling techniques; linebackers should stop the run first and keep their outside arm free to avoid blocks; defensive linemen must have proper alignment, gap responsibility, and learn to defeat double teams.

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    KEY SKILLS / TECHNIQUES EACH POSITION MUST LEARN AND KNOW

    DBs 1. Back-pedal Technique 2. Avoid Being Cut / Blocked 3. Good Closing Skill (Attack) 4. Attack Receivers Breaks 5. Keep Outside Leverage when Being Blocked 6. Fight for Ball 7. Know your Alignment / Coverage / Responsibilities 8. Never Get Beat Deep 9. Pursuit Angles 10. Press Technique 11. Re-route Techniques 12. Tackling Techniques 13. Hand / Ball Drills LINEBACKERS 1. Stop Run 1st First Step Always Forward 2. Always Keep Outside Arm / Leg Free 3. Stuff Lead Block Keep Outside Free 4. Avoid Being Cut 5. Tackling Technique 6. Be Physical 7. Pursuit Angles 8. Know Coverage and Alignment Responsibilities 9. Defeat Double Team Block 10. Depth on Pass Coverage 10-15 yards 11. Head on Swivel in Coverage Reroute Receiver 12. Read QB Eyes in Coverage 13. Time Blitz Dont Give Away Early 14. Man Coverage Technique DEFENSIVE LINE 1. Proper alignment 2. Gap responsibility 3. Penetration 4. Dont get pushed into LBs 5. Be physical 6. Tackling technique 7. Pursuit angles 8. Read Hat 9. Pass rush lanes & techniques 10. Containment responsibilities 11. Defeat double team block 12. Attack trap block

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