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Amityville Warriors

Defensive

Playbook 30 Nickle as a supplement to the 1 back spread

Adam Hovorka- Amityville HighSchool Defensive Coordinator



We believe that a great defensive football team is based upon sound defensive

philosophy. The coaches and players must believe in it and stick with it. We will notbe a great defensive team by changing our philosophy from week to week or at mid-season. You came out for football at Amityville High School to play as a winner and be achampionship team. No team will reach this goal unless it commits itself to playingtough defense! Defense sets the tone for the entire team.

We believe that our defensive philosophy, if carried out by our coaches and players,will make us the kind of defensive team necessary to reach that goal. Only playerscommitted to our philosophy will play. Only players that can be counted on will play.Part of being counted on is doing the right thing in the classroom and in the community.

If you have the pride and self-discipline to commit to the goal, then you will bepart of a great defensive team and will be a proud member of the Warrior defense.

To be a part of the Warrior defense you must take pride in knowing and doing yourassignment and playing within the system. To play the aggressive style of attacking

defense that we do, each individual defensive player must take pride and commit

themselves to always playing full-speed , running and pursuing to thefootball relentlessly, and must commi t themselves to being great tacklers causingturnovers and finishing plays. When each individual on defense commits themselves to

this we will then have the caliber of defense, hence the season that we expect.

Defensive Philosophy



Defensive Philosophy

1. Pursuit

2. Physicality

3. TNT

4. Know Your Stuff

5. Communicate6. Have Fun

7. No Excuses



Pursuit

Pursuit is the burning desire to get to thefootball. Pursuit separates an average defense into agood defense and a good defense into a greatdefense.

Why You Must Pursue You create turnovers

prevent long plays by great pursuit by your defensivelinemen and backside players.

It wears down the other team, it makes them say wowI can not believe how hard this team plays

It creates Highlight Level plays and Hits

Most Importantly: It Wins games



WHAT IT TAKES TO PURSUE:

1. Mental Toughness and the willingness to hustle each andevery play

2. Visualize pursuing and making great plays

3. Physical conditioning is necessary so that you can have greatpursuit on every play.

HOW TO PURSUE:1. Play technique and gap responsibility first

2. Take correct course (pursuit angle) to the ball that willput you in a good position for cutback.

3. Never follow the same colored jersey

4. You have to want to be first to the ball.



Communicate

1. Talk to each other Echo Calls- repeat sideline calls,No Secrets let your teammates know what you see orwhat you feel is comingCongratulate- If a teammate makes a good play let

him know about it, get excited.Trash talking- Do not talk to the other team it isclassless and makes it looks like an accident that youmade a good play.

2. Talk with the coaches

Tell coaches what you see, individual match-ups andwhat is working.Players need to communicate with coaches about anyoff field problems. We are here to help!!!!



Football is a game, therefore you shouldbe having fun

We will be an attack style defensetherefore opportunities for big plays willthere for the taking

Pressure should never be an issue this willalways be a game; win or lose you will stillhave people that love you



No Excuses

Excuses are for bad players, bad teams andlosers.

Winners do not complain or explain.Complaining is embarrassing

Only worry about what you can control notthings that you can not; officials, weather ,etc.

If you make a mistake learn from it do notblame any one but yourself.

The highest compliment a man can be given isthat he is a stand up man.

If you made a mistake stand up to it



Defensive Goals Cause 3 turnovers per game. Hold the other team under 200 yards total. Hold the other team under 100 yards rushing. Allow less than 3.5 yards per carry. Hold the other team under 100 yards passing. Allow below 50% completion rate. Knockdown the opposing QB at least 5 times a game. Have at least 4 TFL’s Commit less than 3 penalties per game Have 50% stops on third and short.

Score points on defense or give the offense the ball on the +25in each game Out physical our opponent No big plays after a turnover or a change of possesion Pursue for 32 minutes



Characteristics of a Great Defensive Player

Desire and Determination

Pursuit: Run to the Ball

Smart: Know Game Situations and opponent

Be Aggressive: Love to Tackle Love to Hit Let yourself be Coached: Understand the

Defense

Communicate with your Teammates on the

Field Be Confident

Gang Tackle



Defensive Players$ = Stud Defensive End aligned to the right/left

call (run Strength) Must be physical and strong

E= Evil Defensive end Aligned to the opposite of the right/left call Must be Quick and athletic chase guy

T = Tackle: will align to the strong left/right callwith the Backer Must be the stronger of the tackles has tohold the B gap

N = Nose: will align opposite to the left/right callMust be quick enough to penetrate

St = Strike: strong outside linebacker will align tothe lightning (left)/Rain (right) strength callStrong/physical to take on fullbacks/guards and quick enough tocover slots



Defensive PlayersW = Whip: weakside outside linebacker will align opposite the

lightning (left)/rain (right) passing strength call. Must be quick and athletic, good blitzer and versatile enough to be a second deep safety

B = Bandit: Is our strong side inside linebacker. You will alignto the lightning/rain call. Must be hitter big play guy nose for thefootball

M = Mac: Is our inside linebacker and You will align oppositethe lightning/rain call. Must be the leader of the Defense, strongathletic and physical, most importantly smart you are the coach on thefield

C = Cornerbacks: Coverage is #1 priority. Best cover guys willplay C

FS = Free Safety: Your alignment will depend on coveragecalled. Must be sure tackler, smart and speed helps. You are theadjuster, must have the best understanding of all overall defensive

concepts, field general



Defensive Alignments

Defensive Gaps

O O O O O O

H 2 4 6 6 4 2

1 1 3 0 5 4i 9 7 7 4i 5 0 3 9

O O O O O O A B C D D C B A

The defensive player’s down hand should be even with O Lineman’sShoulder. This can be modified with a tight and loose designation

For Linebacker Alignments just add a zero to the alignment

Example the Mac playing head up the Guard would be a 20 technique



Pre Snap Movement and

ShiftingPre-snap Movement: This is very important to ourstyle of play. It consists of misaligning or faking a stunt thenright before the snap moving into your proper alignment.This is something that must be continually worked on. The

more movement we can give the offense before the snap themore confused they will be on their blocking assignments. Dbacks need to do this as well, showing zone and stepping upinto man or showing bump and bailing before the snap

Shifting: This is done by showing one defensive front oranother then just before the snap the Mac will yell move thenthe defense shifts to the new front. We will always movefrom base to the other defense called



Zone Coverage Get to your coverage responsibilities fast, head on a swivel, then hunt

up receivers, finally find the QB’s eyes. Do not cover grass find a receiver and cover through your zone with

out compromising your zone. Intimidate receivers don’t allow people to move freely through your

zone. Hit them as long as that ball is not in the air Know the field, do not drop to areas that can’t be threatened by

alignment Run to the football. Punish the receiver. If a ball is caught our goal is for three people to

hit the receiver as close to the catch as possible. Zone Defense is an ATTITUDE set the tone when playing it.

Communication is a must!!



Field Zones

Notice how with the offensive alignment the field zones change orare removed



Free Safety Reads in Robber1. #2 Blocks down or arc releases fill through the

alley

C

$

FS



Free Safety Reads in Robber2. #2 releases to the outside, the f/s looks to #1 coming

inside, then the Free will rob the inside route, if #1does not come inside then the free can play over top

C

$

FS



Free Safety Reads in Robber3. #2 releases vertical, for the sake of clarity, vertical is

past 5 yards, the f/s locks on #2 man for man

C

FS



Free Safety Reads in Robber4. #2 releases inside on a cross eyes immediately go to

opposite side and look for a deeper cross or post

C

FS



Base Double Robber (DoubleGrey)

$ N E

B M

N

C C

FS

ST

Deep½

R e a d #

2

Flat to curlRun W/WheelFlat to curl

Run W/Wheel

Middle Hook

88 can only be run against an balanced 2x2 look we will try to sub a Safety in

for the W or go with the Steelers look

R e a d #

2

All Safety and corner reads are the same assingle safety robber

T

Deep

½



Man Coverage Man Coverage allows us to load the Box. Have pride in

your ability to cover man. It gives us a distinct advantageas a defense. Play the technique that you are taught. It will put you in

the best possible position. Never give up on a play even if you are beat or they make

a catch. You can still make something happen. Attack your receiver, be Physical while playing Bump. Use your hands. Play position, know where you need to be and get there. Accept the Challenge, step up to the plate and don’t allow

your man to make a catch. Have confidence in yourabilities.

Be an athlete if a ball is thrown your way go get it. Have a short memory, the only important play is the next

play



Smash

Smash is a concept that we will abide to

while playing man to man coverage. Simply put;

smash means that if your guy stays in to block yourush the passer and attempt to put your man intothe face of the Quarterback



Bump and RunWhy Play Bump and Run?

1. Disrupt the timing of QB and Receiver

2. Control the routes we will see

3. Enable us to pressure the QB and be even more diverse

4. Negates WR speed5. Entire team will benefit from aggressiveness

6. Force the wr to work hard each snap

7. Not many teams run it so it will be hard for other teams

to prepare against it



Keys to playing Bump and Run

1. Can not get beat inside

2. Eliminate false steps, step with inside foot, andbe ready to backpedal quick

3. Initial bump is with outside arm, this enables

us too open our hips and run with the receiver4. There is no bump if receiver releases outside(

that is what we want)

5.

Perfect defending the fade route- (alwaysmaintain hand placement on inner leg of wr)

6. To be an excellent Bump team it must bedrilled on a continuous basis



30

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

45 5

4

N

As a huddle call the T will bereplaces by a nickel back

This will be our change upvs. 1 back spread teams

Position Alignment Key Run to Run Pass Cover 4



Position Alignment Key Run to Run Away

Pass Cover 4

Evil 5 tech tackle C gap Chase

reverse

Contain rush

Nose 0 tech Center A gap

Squeeze runto ball Rush two waygo

$tud 7tech TE to Ot C Gap chasereverse

Contain rush

Mac 20 Guard B gap to

sideline

A gap to

scrape

hook to curl

Bandit 20 Guard B toScrape

A gap toscrape

hook to curl

Strike Vs TE 1x4

Vs slot 1x4

EMLOS to nearback

Force COBRA Curl to flat

Will Vs 1 receiver2x4Vs. TE 90

EMLOS to nearback

Force Cobra Curl to

Free

Nickel

8 -10 on #2 #2 Fill Cutback Deep 1/4

Corner On WR 1x9

On TE 1x6

Two rec side

key #2, 1 recside ke B

Secondary

contain

Pylon Deep 1/4



30 vs. a TE

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

45 5

4

N


The $ will move to a 4I and athe ST move to a 9



30 Bunch

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

In a Bunch call the DE’s willmove to 4i



30 Bunch Under

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

In a Bunch call the DE’s willmove to 4i Under means the N will

shade to the weak side



30 Bunch Over

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

In a Bunch call the DE’s willmove to 4i An over call means the N will

shade to the strong side



30 Whip Gold roll

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

F l a t s

D e e p1 / 3

Mi d d l e1 / 3

D e e p1 / 3

F l a t s

H o ok s t o c ur l

The roll will rotate to the sidew/the outside lb blitz comingfrom the short side

H o ok s t o c ur l



30 Bunch Over Whip SwitchGold roll

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

F l a t s

D e e p1 / 3

Mi d d l e1 / 3

D e e p1 / 3

F l a t s

H o ok s t o c ur l

The roll will rotate to the sidew/the outside lb blitz comingfrom the short side

H o ok s t o c ur l



30 Whip Gold Press

$ N E

B M

W

C

C

FS

ST

N

F l a t s D e

e p1 / 3

Mi d d l e1 / 3

D e e p1 / 3

F l a t s

H o ok s t o c ur l

The press means the Corners align in

press and at the snap will bail to coverthree or cover one. The safety on theside of the blitz will play the flat to thatside

H o ok s t o c ur l



30 Strike Gold Roll

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

Flats

Mi d d l e1

/ 3

D e e p1 / 3

F l a t s

H o ok s t o c ur l

The roll will rotate to the sidew/the outside lb blitz

D e e p1 / 3

H o ok s t o c u

r l



30 Strike Gold Press

$ N E

B M

W

C

C

FS

ST

N

Flats

Mi d d l e1

/ 3

D e e p1 / 3

F l a t s

H o ok s t o c ur l

The Press tells the Corners tobail at snap and the safety to theblitz plays flat at snap of ball

D e e p1 / 3

H o ok s t o c u

r l

30 B h O St ik



30 Bunch Over StrikeSwitch Gold Roll

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

Flats

Mi d d l e1 / 3

D e e p1 / 3

F l a t s

H o ok s t o c ur l

The roll will rotate to the sidew/the outside lb blitz

D e e p1 / 3

H o ok s t o c u

r l



30 Over Bandit Gold Roll

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

Flats

Mi d d l e1 / 3

D e e p1 / 3

F l a t s

H o ok s t o c ur l

The cloud will rotate to theside of the blitz

D e e p1 / 3

H o ok s t o c u

r l

30 B h B dit S it h



30 Bunch Bandit SwitchGold Roll

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

Flats

Mi d d l e1 / 3

D e e p1 / 3

F l a t s

H o ok s t o c ur l

The cloud will rotate to theside of the blitz

D e e p1 / 3

H o ok s t o c u

r l



30 Mike Gold Roll

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

Flats

Mi d d l e1 / 3

D e e p1 / 3

F l a t s

H

o ok s t o c ur l

The cloud will rotate to the

blitz, free must check withOLB about flat coverage

D e e p1 / 3

H o ok s t o c ur l

30 B h Mik S it h



30 Bunch Mike SwitchGold Roll

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

Flats

Mi d d l e1 / 3

D e e p1 / 3

F l a t s

H

o ok s t o c ur l

The cloud will rotate to the

blitz, free must check withOLB about flat coverage

D e e p1 / 3

H o ok s t o c ur l



30 Bunch Dog wide Silver Free

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

Mi d d l e1 / 3

The safety will be the hole playeror #3 and the N will be the deepfree player, on the snap the freecan come up



30 Dog Silver Free

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

Mi d d l e1 / 3

The safety will be the hole playeror #3 and the N will be the deepfree player,

30 B h D Wid Sil



30 Bunch Dog Wide SilverFree

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

Mi d d l e1 / 3

The safety will middle 1/3 playerand the nickel will replace thebackers and have #3



30 Duo Split Silver Free

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

D e e p1 / 3

On snap of the ball the safety to the sideof the blitz will have #2 to that side andthe opposite will have middle 1/3



30 duo Strong Silver Free

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N


D e e p1 / 3

On snap of the ball the safety to the sideof the blitz will have #2 to that side andthe opposite will have middle 1/3



30 Bunch fire-fire Silver

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N


On snap of the ball the safety and the nwill jump their receiver and play man



30 Fire-Fire Bandit Silver

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

On snap of the ball the safeties will jumpup to cover their receiver

One of the inside backerswill stay

30 B h Fi Fi Mik



30 Bunch Fire-Fire MikeSilver

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N

On snap of the ball the safeties will jumpup to cover their receiver



30 Double Robber (Double Grey)

$ N E

B M

N

C C

FS

ST

Deep½

R e a d # 2

Flat to curlRun W/WheelFlat to curl

Run W/Wheel

Hook to curl

R e a d # 2

All Safety and corner reads are the same assingle safety robber

Deep½

W



30 Cover 4

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N


D e e p1 / 4

D e e p1 / 4

D e e p1 / 4

D e e p1 / 4

H o ok t o

C ur l

Curl/FlatCurl/Flat

Corners will align in manand bail to their zone at thesnap

H o ok t o

C ur l



30 Silver Bracket #’s

$ N E

B M

W

C C

FS

ST

N


On snap of the ball the corners will jumpup to press their receivers and thesafeties double the targeted receiver.Here we will be double covering bothwr’s



30 Combo

$ N E

M B St

C C

FS N

W

WE can double any two rec’swe want

Deep 1/2 player Deep 1/2 player

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