University of Cincinnati

Football
STEVE STRIPLING
DEFENSIVE LINE
COACH

“Represent the C”
University of Cincinnati

Football
D – LINE
MOVEMENTS &
GAMES

“Represent the C”
 Light Cut
Movement across face of
blocker to adjacent gap
while adjusting to scheme
 Heavy Cut
Movement across face of
blocker to adjacent gap,
coordinated with outside
pressure
 Long Cut
Utilized in fire zones to
flatten and penetrate
area 2 gaps over
 Cage / DT

Utilized in fire zone to

contain
 Cage / DE

Utilized in fire zone

to DE to drop
Lateral
step with
up foot.
Come to
balance.
Read
run/pass off
EOL
Vs Pass –
execute
drop