Lee-Davis High School - Fast and Furious Football
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Linebacker Play<br />
<strong>Lee</strong>-<strong>Davis</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Confederate <strong>Football</strong><br />
Jason Meade<br />
Head <strong>Football</strong> Coach<br />
<strong>Lee</strong>-<strong>Davis</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
meade@leedavisfootball.com<br />
804.513.2460<br />
www.leedavisfootball.com
Base
Base<br />
vs. Pro<br />
A<br />
B<br />
Z<br />
Q<br />
Y<br />
X<br />
C<br />
1x7<br />
J<br />
3x3<br />
E T N A<br />
6i 2i 2i 5<br />
S M<br />
30 30<br />
D<br />
8-10<br />
R<br />
4x3<br />
C<br />
1x7<br />
“Lucky” Call
Base Responsibilities<br />
• End <strong>and</strong> Axe<br />
– 6i or 5, C Gap, Chase into<br />
the line, Dive, O/S Rush<br />
lane - Contain pass rusher<br />
– Axe may cock<br />
• Stud <strong>and</strong> Mike<br />
– 30, toes at 4, B Gap, Free<br />
Hitter, QB, Based on<br />
Coverage<br />
• Dog<br />
– 7-8 yards deep<br />
• Tackle <strong>and</strong> Nasty<br />
– 2i, A Gap, Chase into the<br />
line, Dive, I/S Rush lane<br />
• Jack <strong>and</strong> Rover<br />
– 3x3 or 4x3, Force Player,<br />
Fold for Cutback-Boot-<br />
Reverse, Pitch<br />
• Corner<br />
– 1x7, inside<br />
• Depth depends on ability
Inside Linebacker Play<br />
• Stud <strong>and</strong> Mike<br />
• Goal is to get both Linebackers playside<br />
• Base Alignment = 30 or based on<br />
coverage, toes at 4 yards<br />
• Run: To = B Gap; Away = Free Hitter<br />
• Option = QB Player<br />
• Pass = Hook to Curl (usually)
Stud <strong>and</strong> Mike Progression<br />
Base<br />
1. Get Set (TNT)<br />
– Defensive Signal/Call<br />
– Assignment/Responsibility<br />
• Dependent on Front<br />
– Alignment<br />
• Dependent on Front<br />
• Stud = 30 or 20<br />
• Mike = 30, 50, or 20<br />
• Toes at 4 yards<br />
– Stance<br />
• Feet are parallel (may stagger the inside foot back)<br />
• Toes are pointed north with the weight on the balls<br />
• Knees bent, shoulder square
Stud <strong>and</strong> Mike Progression<br />
Base<br />
2. Pre-Snap Reads (TNT)<br />
– Formation<br />
– Backfield Set<br />
– OL Alignments<br />
– Run (Reno) or Pass (Vegas)
Stud <strong>and</strong> Mike Progression<br />
3. Keys (TNT)<br />
Base<br />
– Near Offensive Guard<br />
– Backfield
Stud <strong>and</strong> Mike Progression<br />
versus Run<br />
There are three ways to control a gap:<br />
1. With your body<br />
2. With the blockers body<br />
3. With your eyes
Stud <strong>and</strong> Mike Progression<br />
versus Run<br />
4. Shuffle two steps laterally based on the<br />
read<br />
• May take a 6” read step with the inside foot<br />
By shuffling, you<br />
should be over the<br />
top of any OT down<br />
blocks<br />
S<br />
M<br />
vs Pull Reach Down Block Block shuffle with away with
Stud <strong>and</strong> Mike Progression<br />
5. Run to Daylight<br />
versus Run<br />
• Spill everything but the Iso<br />
A<br />
B<br />
Y<br />
Q<br />
E T N A<br />
J<br />
S<br />
M<br />
R
Stud <strong>and</strong> Mike Progression<br />
versus Run<br />
6. Fill – attack the blocker<br />
• Strike with your h<strong>and</strong>s<br />
7. Escape<br />
• Great pad level<br />
• Be ready to shed<br />
• Rip<br />
8. Pursue<br />
9. Tackle
Stud <strong>and</strong> Mike Progression<br />
versus Pass<br />
4. Drop until the QB stops dropping<br />
• Keep the chin on the shoulder, turn <strong>and</strong> run<br />
• Pull-up versus Sprint Out<br />
5. Square your body (shoulder <strong>and</strong> hips) <strong>and</strong><br />
read the QB’s front shoulder<br />
• Work laterally<br />
6. Break when the “pin is pulled from the<br />
grenade” (front h<strong>and</strong> leaves the ball)<br />
7. Pursue<br />
8. Tackle
Outside Linebacker Play<br />
• Jack <strong>and</strong> Rover<br />
• Base Alignment = 3x3 off of a TE, 4x3 off<br />
of a OT, Ax3 if there is a slot<br />
• Run: To = Force;<br />
Away = Boot, Reverse, Cutback<br />
• Option = Pitch Player (coverage)<br />
• Pass = Curl to Flat (usually)
Jack <strong>and</strong> Rover Progression<br />
1. Get Set (TNT)<br />
Base<br />
– Defensive Signal/Call<br />
– Assignment/Responsibility<br />
– Alignment<br />
• Dependent on Front<br />
• Dependent on Formation<br />
– Stance<br />
• Inside foot up<br />
• Shoulders square
Jack <strong>and</strong> Rover Progression<br />
Base<br />
2. Pre-Snap Reads (TNT)<br />
– Formation<br />
– Backfield Set<br />
– WR Splits <strong>and</strong> Feet<br />
– OL Alignments<br />
– Run (Reno) or Pass (Vegas)
Jack <strong>and</strong> Rover Progression<br />
3. Keys (TNT)<br />
– EMOL<br />
– Backfield<br />
Base
Jack <strong>and</strong> Rover Progression<br />
versus Run (TO)<br />
4. Close on a 45 degree angle<br />
• Square to the line of scrimmage<br />
• Inside foot up<br />
5. Violently attack the blocker<br />
• H<strong>and</strong> violence<br />
• Keep the feet moving<br />
6. Force or Spill<br />
• Be decisive, the Dog will fit off of your play –<br />
Force or Alley?<br />
7. Tackle
Jack <strong>and</strong> Rover Progression<br />
versus Run (AWAY)<br />
4. Maintain Depth <strong>and</strong> shuffle two steps<br />
inside<br />
5. Check the QB for Boot<br />
• Pull-up all<br />
6. Check for reverse<br />
7. Check for cutback<br />
8. Pursue once the ball crosses the LOS<br />
9. Tackle
Jack <strong>and</strong> Rover Progression<br />
versus Pass<br />
4. Drop until the QB stops dropping<br />
• Pull-up versus Boot<br />
5. Square your body (shoulder <strong>and</strong> hips)<br />
<strong>and</strong> read the QB’s front shoulder<br />
• Work laterally<br />
6. Break when the “pin is pulled from the<br />
grenade” (front h<strong>and</strong> leaves the ball)<br />
7. Pursue<br />
8. Tackle
Jack <strong>and</strong> Rover Progression<br />
versus Pass<br />
• Read the EMOL to the QB<br />
• From under center<br />
– One QB crossover = 3-step – FLATTEN OUT<br />
– Two QB crossovers = 5-step – Get your body in the<br />
THROWING LANE<br />
• From the gun<br />
– Shoulder turn = 3-step – Turn your back to the QB <strong>and</strong><br />
run, hit #1 in the mouth<br />
– Catch <strong>and</strong> crossover (Any drop) = 5-step – Get under<br />
the CURL
Jack <strong>and</strong> Rover Coaching Points<br />
1. ID the #1 Receiver – Width<br />
2. Read the EMOL to the triangle<br />
3. Versus pass – keep the chin on the<br />
shoulder, pointed to the QB<br />
4. Work to takeaway the 2 nd level throw,<br />
then break downhill on the short pass<br />
5. You cannot get enough block recognition<br />
with the DE’s, OT’s, <strong>and</strong> TE’s
Jack <strong>and</strong> Rover Drills<br />
Q<br />
Q<br />
T<br />
12 yards 5 yards T<br />
5 yards<br />
12 yards<br />
J<br />
R<br />
5 yards<br />
12 yards<br />
Can work:<br />
Run Reads<br />
Pass Drops – 3S <strong>and</strong> 5S<br />
Shuffle with the front shoulder<br />
Breaks<br />
Routes – Hitch, Curl, Out, Combinations<br />
Blitzes<br />
Boot
Linebacker Play<br />
<strong>Lee</strong>-<strong>Davis</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Confederate <strong>Football</strong><br />
Jason Meade<br />
Head <strong>Football</strong> Coach<br />
<strong>Lee</strong>-<strong>Davis</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
meade@leedavisfootball.com<br />
804.513.2460<br />
www.leedavisfootball.com
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