2LD Defense - Gregory Double Wing

PRE-SNAPRUNINSIDEOUTSIDEPASSSHORT/MEDIUMDEEPThe DS will position himself before the snap at the approximate mid-point of theoffensive formation (but never wider than one of the hashmarks). He will notethe location of all five potential receivers, how many are available for immediaterelease downfield (i.e., 2, 3, 4 or 5 receiver sets) and whether the formation isbalanced (1x1 or 2x2) or unbalanced (1x2, 1x3, 1x4 or 2x3).At the snap, the DS will analyze the offensive play, eliminating possibilities byfollowing the above flow chart. He does not give equal credence and weight toall possibilities, however. One key to the play of the DS is that he must assumethat every play will be a deep pass -- to the end-line at +18 or beyond (note thestars in the flow chart). Any other offensive play becomes a reaction for the DS-- and his reaction is to secure the tackle without fail.Stance: The DS stands tall and relaxed, bouncing lightly on his toes (like aboxer, or a tennis player waiting to return a serve) as the ball is snapped,reading the quarterback.Responsibilities: In Max coverage, the DS will intercept the ball at the end-line(or deeper, in case of a deep pass). In Max/Double, he is responsible fordouble-covering a chosen receiver. In Cover, his responsibilities may include thedeep middle 1/3 or a deep 2/3 of the field.Technique: The most important point to teach the DS is the correct path tointercept the ball at the end-line (see diagram next page).27