This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.
The presenter in the video, Coach Aaron Brady, is the Head Coach at St. Mary’s Ryken High School in Maryland.
The Jaws Mike Zero Blitz is one of coach’s 6-man blitzes in his 3-4 Okie Attack Defensive System. You can see all of the 6-man blitzes (as well as his entire system) in Glazier Drive.
A few of Coach Brady’s teaching points for you are:
- When they add a 6th rusher, they play cover 0 behind.
- In this blitz the Mike backer is the extra blitzer and attacks the B gap.
- The rover and the free safety have the responsibility of making sure that the receivers are matched.
- In the alignment shown, the Sam will line up in the box and matchup with the back.
- It is imperative that the players communicate with each other to get the right matchups on the perimeter.
- Defenders eyes should be on the player they are matched with.