Prince George Royals Defensive Playbook Table of Contents

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Prince George RoyalsDefensive PlaybookTable of
Contents

• 1. Fronts from 3-5-3 Defense
• 2. Defensive Line Play in 3-5-3 Defense
• 3. Inside Linebacker Play in 3-5-3 Defense
• 4. Outside Linebacker Play in 3-5-3 Defense
• 5. Secondary Play in 3-5-3 Defense

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Base 3-5-3 Defense Jacks
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Shift to 40-Solid
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Strong End Shift to 7-Tech Nose Shift to
Strong 3-Tech Weak End Shift to Weak
1-Tech Ram Shift to head-up on Guard Lion
Shift to head-up on Guard Monster Shift to
Ghost 9-Tech Will Roll back to 7 yds
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Solid
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Shift to 52-Tuff
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Strong End Strong 4i-tech Weak End Weak
4i-Tech Nose 0-Tech Sam Walk up to
9-Tech Ram Shift to Right 20-Tech Lion Shift
to left 20-tech Monster Walk up to Ghost 9-Tech
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Tuff Weak
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4-6 Bear
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Defensive Line
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Ends and Nose Guard

• The job of our defensive linemen is to disrupt
  the offensive line and free up linebackers to
  make tackles.
• We must be physical and attack the offensive
  linemen.
• Work the line of scrimmage to close down gaps and
  bounce inside runs outside. Force the offense to
  go where they do not want to go!

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Working the Line of Scrimmage

• Defensive Linemen must up and down the Line of
  Scrimmage.
• DL cannot over-penetrate, creating open running
  lanes underneath them.
• DL cannot chase backs in the backfield.
• DL must pursue down the line of scrimmage or
  deeper in order to meet the ball carrier as soon
  as possible.

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Defensive Line Technique

• Since our lineman will usually be aligned head up
  and slanting either direction, we should be in a
  balanced stance with either hand down.
• Align 1 ½ yards from the helmet of the defensive
  lineman do not crowd the ball!
• Be able to see the ball and move on the snap.
• First step lateral step in direction of slant,
  similar to a pull step. Work to the opposite
  knee of the next lineman.
• We want to touch his knee! Disrupt the linemen
  and keep them off linebackers.
• Only after we touch the knee, read the block of
  the linemen and begin to work upfield and find
  the ball carrier.

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Solid Front Technique

• In SOLID, defensive linemen will squeeze the
  nearest lineman and get big in their gap.
• Step to the near number of the lineman and
  deliver initial blow with inside
  shoulder/forearm.
• Drive the off-hand underneath the shoulder pads
  of the OL and squeeze the gap
• Always keep shoulders square to LOS and do not
  look for the football until you control the OL!

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Jacks
Nose Slant Weak
Ends Outside Slant
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Pinch
Nose Slant Strong
Ends Inside Slant
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Nose and Defensive Ends Slant Strong
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Nose and Defensive Ends Slant Weak
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Outside Slant Slant away from football
1. Step with near foot toward aiming point
opposite knee of next lineman
2. Follow with back foot and rip near arm
underneath head-up lineman
3. Collision next lineman, then read his block.
4. It is critical that you keep the lineman off
your linebackers!!
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Inside Slant Slant toward football
1. Step with near foot toward aiming point
opposite knee of next lineman
2. Follow with back foot and rip near arm
underneath head-up lineman
3. Collision next lineman, then read his block.
4. It is critical that you keep the lineman off
your linebackers!!
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Down Block Work through shoulder of
blocker Pursue down L.O.S.
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Double Team Block Attack down blocker and fight
to his opposite shoulder OR Work low to split
the blockers. DO NOT GIVE GROUND! Drop outside
hip to ground and crawl!
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Reach Block You must not allow the blocker to
cross your face. Fight across his face, square
your shoulders, Work down the L.O.S. to football.
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No Block If you are unblocked on your
stunt, LOOK INSIDE! Someone will block
you. Expect a trap block, Attack it down the
L.O.S. Do not over-penetrate!!! If OLB has
given IM HERE call, wrong-arm the trap. If
no call, you must squeeze and contain!
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Pull by covered lineman Get in hip pocket and
follow Down the L.O.S.
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Pull by Lineman to Stunt Fight across back
block, Get in pulling linemans hip pocket
Follow pulling lineman down L.O.S.
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Inside Linebackers
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Inside Linebacker Alignment Assignments

• Lion, Monster and Ram will align 4-5 yards off
  the LOS, stacked behind DL.
• Stance on toes, butt down with chest up, head up
  and hands free
• LBs will be in motion prowling and working to
  time the snap count.

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Triangle Read
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1. Linebackers See the ball out of the corner
of your eye
2. On snap of the ball, read through the nearest
uncovered lineman
3. To the near back in the backfield
4. React to run to, run away, or pass read
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Scrape Technique

• On flow away from Inside LB, scrape technique may
  be used.
• Shuffle down LOS, attacking at 45 degree angle
  with head on a swivel, looking for an Open Door
• Keep hands up, eyes up, butt down and feel past
  Closed doors until finding an opening in LOS.
• When you find an Open Door, shoot through and
  find the ball carrier.

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Prowling

• For our defense to be successful, we must make it
  hard for the offense to find us.
• Prowling is Linebackers moving in and out of
  gaps, decoying and disguising stunts.
• DO NOT move past the next gap
• DO NOT move past the heels of the DL
• Our linebackers should be in constant motion
  during pre-snap cadence.
• No matter where you are on the snap, LBs must
  play their original responsibility when the play
  starts.

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Down block, Flow To
1. Read Step on snap 2. Uncovered
lineman Blocks down, step outside 3. Read near
back flow to, Scrape to open door
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Block away, Flow To
1. Read Step on snap 2. Uncovered
lineman Blocks out, step inside of His block. 3.
Read near back flow to, Attack to gap
responsibility.
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Block to, Flow away
1. Read Step on snap 2. Uncovered
lineman Blocks out, step inside of His block. 3.
Read near back flow away, Attack to backside gap
responsibility.
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Block to, Flow to.
1. Read Step on snap 2. Uncovered lineman
blocks to, step inside of his block, being
mindful of gap resp. 3. Read flow to and
attack immediately.
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Pull outside, Flow to.
1. Read Step on snap 2. Uncovered lineman
pulls outside, Flow will go in direction of
pull. 3. Make sure ball clears play side gap
and attack to pulling lineman (point of attack).
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Pull inside, Flow away
1. Read Step on snap 2. Uncovered lineman
pulls inside, Flow will go away. 3. Chase
pulling lineman to backside gap responsibility.
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Reading Guards

• Read the helmet of the Guard for keys.
• If the helmet goes down, it is a run block. Read
  near back and attack.
• If you see ear hole, it is a trap block.
• If the helmet comes at you, attack immediately.
  Do not hesitate!
• If the helmet pops up, it is pass block. Check
  for draw and then zone drop, reading 3 to 2
  receiver.

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Outside Linebackers
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Outside Linebacker Alignment Assignment

• OLB will be aligned 2x3 off DE when he does not
  have a slot receiver.
• OLB will be aligned 4x2 inside of 2 slot
  receiver.
• Read End Man on Line of Scrimmage to Near Back on
  every snap
• EMOLS blocks down Squeeze to his hip
• EMOLS blocks out Attack and Squeeze
• EMOLS pass blocks Drop to pass, crossing 2
  face and listening for CB call

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Force-Contain Player

• The Sam/Will is the Force-Contain Player on runs
  to his side.
• Sam/Will must maintain outside leverage on all
  run plays to his side, keeping outside arm and
  leg free.
• Sam/Will must force the ball carrier to either
  cut back inside, or string the play out to the
  sideline.
• Sam/Will cannot chase a play in the backfield,
  making lanes for the back to cut.

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Im Here Call

• When flow goes away from Sam or Will, he is
  responsible for Counter/ Reverse/ Bootleg if he
  does not have pass coverage
• If Sam or Will reads flow away and has no pass
  coverage, he should call IM HERE loudly to
  Lion / Ram
• This alerts Lion / Ram that Sam or Will has C.R.B
  covered, and Lion/Ram can begin scrape/pursuit.
• If Lion/Ram does not here IM HERE or hears
  YOU YOU YOU!, he must assume C.R.B.
  responsibility.

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Reads 1. End Man on Line of Scrimmage 2. Near
Back
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End Man blocks down, Flow toward
1. Take read step on snap 2. End man blocks
down, attack to LOS And call DOWN DOWN to
Lion/Ram 3. Read flow to, keep shoulders square
and Prepare to take on a block at LOS. Squeeze
The block down and either force the play
inside Or force ball carrier to bounce.
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End Man blocks out, Flow toward
1. Take read step on snap 2. End man blocks
out, maintain outside leverage and read to near
back. 3. Read flow to, be sure to force play
inside, Then attempt to help on inside run.
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Secondary
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Corners Alignment Assignment

• In Cover 3, we will align 8 yards off, one yard
  inside of 1 Receiver, with outside foot up.
• On the snap, bail and read 2 receiver for
  run/pass read
• See the QB out of the corner of your eye and look
  for his release.
• Always turn with hips facing the QB and maintain
  inside position.

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Cornerback Rules

• CB reads 2 to 1 Receiver
• CB must communicate the 2 Routes to the OLB.
  This is crucial in our coverage. TALK EVERY
  PLAY!
• If 2 runs OUT Check 1, OLB has man on 2
• If 2 runs IN Check 1, OLB covers 2 until
  he crosses into next zone
• If 2 runs DEEP Check 1 for deep route, get
  depth and do not get beat deep!

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Cover 3 (Green)
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Cover 3 Cloud
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Cover 3 Fire Zone (Green Fire)
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Cover 2 (Blue)
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Cover 2 Sky Weak
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Responsibilities
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