Things You'll Need:
- Footballs
- Footballs
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Step 1
Assume your defense faces a typical split-back offense (see first step of "Run a Football Offense: Quick Pitch" under Related eHows).
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Step 2
Set the nose guard to block the center head-up.
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Step 3
To either side of the nose guard, leave the opposing guards unmanned, but position a linebacker in front of each, 3 to 4 yards back from the line of scrimmage.
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Step 4
Beyond these spaces, on either side, set a tackle head-up against opposing tackles.
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Step 5
Position an end to the outside of either tackle. One end should face the tight end, while the other may be left unmirrored.
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Step 6
In your defensive secondary, set two corners 7 yards off the line of scrimmage and opposite any receivers.
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Step 7
Position a strong safety 3 yards off the line of scrimmage and 3 yards on the outside shoulder of the left end.
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Step 8
As the last defender, leave a free safety 9 to 12 yards behind the line of scrimmage and to the outside shoulder of the left linebacker.








Comments
Anonymous said
on 9/25/2006 Down linemen should know there gap responsibility and slant assignments---very good defense for bringing 9 in the box.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 This defense is great against the option when playing Cover 2 with the ILB's & D Line taking dive, OLB's taking QB and the flat defenders taking pitch.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Defensive ends should always hit with their inside shoulders so they can release to the outside and contain any sweeps.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I played linebacker in a 5-2 system and realized that with so many down linemen, I was hardly ever blocked. Most guys up front drew the double teams while I would simply read the guards and make nice hits.
Anonymous said
on 8/6/2007 Your linebackers are the key to your defense. I recommend that they read guards. If they pull, the linebackers pull; if they double on the nose, then shoot into the gap; if they come straight out on you, then take them on with your inside shoulders.