The coach in the drill is

Pat Fox
Head Coach
Notre Dame Prep

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You might not be able to use the drill exactly as it is presented, but hopefully you can get some ideas from either the structure of the drill or the terminology that Coach Fox uses.

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This post was syndicated with permission from the Glazier Clinics Free Coaching Resources at Building Blocks of the 4-2-5 G Defense.

As today’s game continues to shift to a more pass-driven approach, the traditional 3-4 and 4-3 sets are utilized less and less. More Defensive Coordinators are implementing defensive sets that place more Defensive Backs on the field, in lieu of the traditional Linebackers.

This creates a mismatch opportunity for Offensive Coordinators if they are able to capitalize on the smaller defenders now playing around the box. In most of these sets, there remain 1-3 hybrid players that fit the mold of a traditional Linebacker that can support in pass coverage, yet are still effective in run defense.

In this article, we cover some of the responsibilities, run keys, and two specific blitzes for Linebackers in a defensive pass formation. We will specifically look at the reaction of the Linebackers when their run key, the offensive guard, executes a specific action: pull block or zone block.

The formation used for this example is the 4-2-5 G Defensive Formation, used by Coach Pat Fox at Pontiac Notre Dame Prep HS (MI).

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This post was syndicated with permission from the Glazier Clinics Free Coaching Resources at MIC & SAM Linebacker Reads in 3-4/4-2 Defenses

Coach Nate Moore from Massillon Washington HS, (OH) outlines two Outside Linebacker reads for the 3-4/4-2 Fusion defense!

Linebacker Alignment and Blitz Assignment

The “SAM” linebacker should line up in a 50 technique, outside the Offensive Tackle. Coach Nate Moore details the two reads that the “SAM” linebacker has based on the movement of the Offensive Tackle.

When the Offensive Tackle executes a base block on the Defensive End. The “SAM” Linebacker will insert to the hip of the Defensive End. Keeping his outside arm free, he becomes the “Force” player, keeping the ball carrier inside of him.

When the Offensive Tackle does a cut-off block, attempting to reach the Middle Linebacker away from the defensive end. The “SAM” Linebacker becomes the cutback player, working to insert himself into the backside B Gap to replace the “MIC” linebacker.

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Fordham Assistant Vince DiGaetano put together a coaching resource focused more on players in the box and improving your tackling up front.

In the video below Coach DigGaetano explains what an “engaged tackle” is

Fordham assistant Vince DiGaetano covers the ability to win a short area of space on the field. Most defenders in the box face situations when they are at short range and power is not 100%, and they can’t cleanly get off of the block.

How important is coaching the engaged tackle? 70% of a defensive lineman’s tackle is made while engaged with a blocker. A linebacker will have this situation about 30% of the time.

Taking this to the practice field and execution on game day starts with effective and applicable drills. The One Arm Tear Drill is one of Dig’s favorites. He illustrates it here (click on images for video):

What’s this look like in-game? Coach Dig breaks it down here:

As you progress through camp, think about the situation your players find themselves in and be sure to work those often.

While circuits are an efficient way to work several skills, doing those every single day may not be what your team needs.

Certainly, they need to be able to perform in a wide array of situations, but they should be experts in the situations they have to work in the most.

Coach DigGaetano has put together a complete course. Click the link below to learn more.

Winning Gaps with Engaged Tackles

Today’s presenter is Scott Littles, Head Coach at Palm Beach Central High School (Fl)

Coach Littles begins his second year at the helm of the Palm Beach Central Football program. In his first year Coach Littles guided the team to a 9-3 overall record winning the 2019 District Championship as well as the Wellington Cup. The Broncos earned a birth in the FHSAA playoffs before eventually losing in the second round.
Before his time at Palm Beach Central Coach Littles was the Head Football Coach at Kings Fork High School in Suffolk, VA. While at Kings Fork he guided the Bulldogs to a 30-13 overall record while winning the school’s first ever district and regional championships.

The purpose of this post is not to say that you should do the drills exactly as they do, but that they hopefully will give you some ideas for drills to use to teach and rehearse your coaching points for your team.

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