Introduction to Defence 2020 St. Albert Fury Defence Fury Defensive Goals / Concepts

Objectives Defensive Concepts

• Support Each Other – Communicate • Different Looks (Formations)

• Play Fast / Physical - Hit low and hard • Ability to easily adjust to different offensive formations / teams • Team Tackling – Need 2-3-4 players in on every tackle • Twists / Stunts up from our D-Line mixed with pressure exchanges from the LB’s • Find the ball – make plays and create turnovers

• Multiple Blitzes Attack • Know Your Assignments!

• Get off the field on 3rd down Terminology

Defensive Positions Basic Defensive Terms

Line of Scrimmage - The line of scrimmage is an imaginary line from where the N – Nose Tackle – Player in the middle of the defensive line football gets placed at the end of a play. Neither the offense nor the defense can cross the line of scrimmage until the ball gets put into play again T – When there is 4 or 5 linemen on the defensive line the 2nd and 3rd are known as the defensive tackle. Interception - A pass caught by a defensive player would be an interception. Thus, it brings the offensive possession of the ball to an end. M – Mac Linebacker or Linebacker in the middle of the defence Fumble – When the ball carries loses the ball. If the defense recovers the J – An inside linebacker usually when there are 4 fumble, the fumble is called a turnover B – An inside linebacker usually when there are 5 Sack - It occurs when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage and results in a loss of yardage. S – Sam Linebacker – An outside linebacker that plays on the strong side Man Coverage - Simply stated, man-to-man coverage is when any defensive of the field – S for Strong back, or maybe even a linebacker, is assigned to cover a specific offensive player, such as a running back, tight end, or wide receiver. The defender W – Will Linebacker – An outside linebacker that plays on the weak side must cover (stay with) this player all over the field until the play ends of the field – W for Weak Blitz - means rushing across the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap H or HB – A defensive back Half Back that plays over the #2 WR by a defender other than the defensive line Contain - each side of all defense has a player assigned contain C or CB – A defensive back Corner Back that plays over the #1 WR responsibilities; that means they are not to allow a blocker or ball carrier from the inside to get outside of him S or SS or FS – A defensive back know as a safety that helps support the run or plays over the #3 WR Pursuit -movement by all defenders either to designated locations or to the ball after a pass has been thrown, a ball carrier has broken contain, or a tackle has been begun; correct pursuit includes each defender taking correct paths and angles as well as moving at maximum speed; good pursuit is a manifestation of a disciplined, well-coached team Stunt - defensive rush that takes an unusual path or has unusual timing Gaps / Fundamentals

GAPS Key Fundamentals

They are the holes between offensive linemen. Alignment - We always say align for success. a correct alignment can spell the difference in making a play or not. A Gap – Always between Centre and Guard on both sides. Stance -The stance is paramount in the success of any football player. It’s about gaining quickness with balance on B Gap – Always between the Guards and Tackles the first step. on both sides. Footwork / Pursuit - Getting every defender to the ball is another area of defense that we pride ourselves on. Taking C Gap - Always outside the defensive ends and the right angle to the ball is vital. Defenses that are able to get to the ball rarely give up the “big play”. between the TE.

D Gap - is out side the TE or between the Slot Tackling - A good tackling defense will have great success and Defensive Ends. regardless of scheme. Angle and open field tackling is the most important.

Block Destruction - Players cannot tackle the ball carrier if they can’t get off blocks. Meaning, that the offense is not just going to let you tackle the running back, they are going to try to block you! Base Defence – 4-4 Balanced Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

N/T – Shoot or Slant A Gap

E – Shoot or Slant C Gap

M/B – Read/React - B Gap Responsibility

S/W – D Gap Contain – nothing gets out side. – Responsible for RB to your side – aim for outside shoulder of near back.

H – Responsible for #2 WR (Inside)

C – Responsible for #1 WR (Outside) Base Defence – 4-4 Balanced Alignments

Alignments

N/T – Line up inside shade over the A gap on the LOS

E – Line-up outside shade over the C gap on the LOS

M/B – Line up 5 yards back over the B gaps

S/W – Line-up 3 yards back outside the DE

H – Line-up 5-7 yards over the #2 WR

C – Line-up 5-7 yards over the #1 WR