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Zone
Q #
FST FSG C BSG BST R H-B Y Acr
B Pro If:
Reach if
2 threats
Reach man Reach man covered Hinge to FS 9 tech
BASIC Hinge to In the In the Half in R’s
on to LB on to LB Hinge to man on or
man on
to FSLB to
route route roll 6 rule
60-70 on/BS on/BS BSLB if LB on/BS BS Trash
(FSLB/9)
unc

2 threats
Drive man Drive man Drive man
BASIC Drive man on Drive man FS LB to In the In the 3 in R’s
to LB on/BS
on to LB on to LB on to LB
on FS 9 tech route route step 6 rule
90-190 on/BS on/BS on/BS
(FSLB/9)

1 threat
By
In the In the In the in R’s
“HOT” CALL route route route
actio 5 rule
n
(FSLB/9)

Normal Protect: By 2 threats

“SOLID” In the
resp. by Use R’s
route
actio 7 either
CALL protectn rules BS n side

2 threats
Normal Protect: By
“FIRM” In the in R’s
resp. by
route
Use T’s actio 7 rule
CALL protectn rules n
(FSLB/9)

1 threat
Protect: By
“WARM” In the In the in R’s
route route
Use actio 6 rule
CALL BSTrules n
(FSLB/9)

2 threats
Normal Protect: Protect: By
“FLEET” in R (TE)
resp. by Use R’s Use FST actio 6 rule
CALL protectn rules BS rules n
(FSLB/9)

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Zone
Q #
FST FSG C BSG BST R H-B Y Acr
B Pro If:

Fk
Reach to Reach to Reach to Reach to Reach to Roll over
In the In the 42-
52-53 call don’t call don’t call don’t call don’t call don’t Zone fake
route route 43 6 -
pass LOS pass LOS pass LOS pass LOS pass LOS to trash
Roll

Fk
Reach to Reach to Reach to Roll over
Pull & Log In the In the 16-
56-57 Punch
BS EMOL
call don’t call don’t call don’t Trey fake
route route 17 6 -
pass LOS pass LOS pass LOS to trash
Roll

Reach to Reach to Reach to Reach to Reach to Fk

54-55 call don’t call don’t call don’t call don’t call don’t 44- - -
pass LOS pass LOS pass LOS pass LOS pass LOS 45

Window to By
1 Count 1 Count 1 Count By rec.
88-89 Ambush
Kick #2 Seal #3 Ambush
Window
rule
actio - -
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By
Window to 1 Count 1 Count 1 Count
82-83 Ambush Kick #3 Seal #4 Ambush
Window By rec rule actio - -
n

Firm Firm
2 count Fake Firm By
Open the 2 count protect protect
84-85 window
Kick A Lane
Seal FSLB man on to man on to
action . protect if actio - -
(CB) called on BS n
LB LB

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Half Roll Protection

•60-70 is our basic, half-roll protection. The QB will
ordinarily set up 6 yards deep behind the inside leg of the
frontside tackle!
•The basic premise of the protection is to be “Big on Big”
with “Back on Backers.” In other words, as much as
possible, we want linemen assinged to block defensive
linemen, and back(s) assigned to linebackers!
•Technique-wise, this is a “Reach and Hinge” protection. In other words, the frontside
linemen must reach to the frontside pec of their man and be firm to give the QB a clear
throwing lane…backside linemen “Hinge” back using a 1/4 turn because the QB’s set-
up point allows them to give ground as long as they maintain inside leverage! The
Center acts like a frontside lineman if covered (Reach), or a backside lineman if
uncovered (Hinge)!

KEYS to a successful play: CALLS/VARIATIONS

•The QB gets to his proper set-up point at the proper time! •Solid – Firm – Hot – Warm - Max
•The frontside stays firm and does not give ground! •“Zone Across”
•The Center and BS players take great first steps to insure against •“Fan” & “E.T.”
Slants and Stunts and establish proper leverage! •Tied to 42-43, 12-13, 28-29 action
•The FB does a great job with his eyes and is physical.
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60 ACTION v. “Split”
C C
W M S R
E T T E
“HINGE” “REACH”
FB: You are responsible for the 9 technique to the FS LB. “9
technique” means that if anyone rushes outside the tackle’s
man, you have him. Pre-read before the snap to locate any
potential “9 technique” threats. Attack on a course right off the
outside leg of the FS tackle, aggressively block the 9 technique
rusher. If, by the 2nd step, you see no threat, break off your
course to the frontside LB, getting up INTO the gap to take him
on. If you get no rush out of either responsibility, help on any
rusher that comes free, but DO NOT try to help an engaged OL!
H-B: Run a route as the formation and play dictate. If “SOLID”
is called, you do the same job as the FB, but on the backside!
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FS TE: Route
FS T: Aggressively reach the man over you.
FS G: Aggressively reach the man over you. If uncovered,
step and stab frontside to insure B gap first, eyeing the LB
over you. If nothing shows, maintain your B gap presence
while waiting for any stunt by your LB or into your area.
CENTER: You are responsible for man on to LB over you
to LB backside. If covered, take a hard frontside step and
lock on; you must protect vs. a frontside A gap slant. If
uncovered, eye LB while stepping/stabbing toward most
immediate DL threat to A gap….1/4 turn and hinge for
depth once A gap is secured
If you get a “Zero” call from QB, call “Zone Across,” step
frontside A gap regardless and protect that gap!
BS G: Block the man on/over you inside out. First step
should be a hard step to frontside A gap regardless, ensure
against/lock on any slanter/stunter to that gap! If you get
nothing to lock onto, 1/4 turn backside to create a wall as
you block your assignment. Continue to punch and
disengage a down lineman in your rule; if a LB is in your
rule, eye him and get faster depth. If your man leaves your
route via stunt, shove him to the tackle (if a DL), call
“Switch,” force the switch and continue getting depth as you
take your eyes to the man coming to you.
“ZONE ACROSS” call from Center means that you have no
help from him, particularly on a BSLB in a “Split” look, and
that you are strictly responsible for A gap, not necessarily
the man over/on you (though it often works out the same).
BS T: Block the man on/over you inside out. First step
should be a hard step to frontside B gap regardless,
ensure against/lock on any slanter/stunter to that gap! If
you get nothing to lock onto, 1/4 turn backside to create a
wall as you block your assignment.
“ZONE ACROSS” call from Center means that you have no
help from him, particularly on a BSLB in a “Split” look, and
that you are strictly responsible for B gap, not necessarily
the man over/on you (though it often works out the same).
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M S R W S
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FS TE: Route
FS T: Aggressively block the man over you..try to re-
90 ACTION v. “Split” establish the L.O.S. 1 yard past the ball, keep his hands
DOWN. Set your outside eye to his inside eye. If uncovered,
take a 6” frontside step, eye LB on you to backside.
C “MOVE THE L.O.S.!” BUILD A WALL! C FS G: Aggressively block the man over you..try to re-
establish the L.O.S. 1 yard past the ball, keep his hands
DOWN. Set your outside eye to his inside eye. If
W M S R uncovered, take a 6” frontside step, eye LB on you to
backside.

E T T E CENTER: Aggressively block the man over you..try to re-

H-B: Run a route as the formation and play dictate. If “SOLID”
is called, you do the same job as the R, but on the backside!
establish the L.O.S. 1 yard past the ball, keep his hands
DOWN. Set your outside eye to his inside eye. If
uncovered, take a 6” frontside step, eye LB on you to
backside.
BS G: Aggressively block the man over you..try to re-
establish the L.O.S. 1 yard past the ball, keep his hands
DOWN. Set your outside eye to his inside eye. If uncovered,
take a 6” frontside step, eye LB on you to backside.
BS T: Aggressively block the man over you..try to re-
establish the L.O.S. 1 yard past the ball, keep his hands
DOWN. Set your outside eye to his inside eye. If
uncovered, take a 6” frontside step, eye LB on you to
backside.
R: Basic responsibility is the same as 60-70, but inside-out.
Attack on an inside-out course to the inside eye of the
frontside LB, meet him at the L.O.S. with low pads and
square shoulders if he blitzes. If he drops, slide to the area
outside the Tackle, looking for a 9 technique late. Do your
homework pre-snap to have an idea what might happen.
ALL YOUR ACTION MUST TAKE PLACE AT THE LINE OF
SCRIMMAGE—MEET EVERYTHING THERE! If you can see
pre-snap that an ILB in your responsibility is going to blitz,
don’t hesitate to reset yourself tighter to the ball in an offset
position, being alert for guys we have in motion.

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