The Evolution 2008---Blitz Based 14.8 points / game Gave up 30 points twice State Quarterfinals 8-4 2009---Read, Movement and Formation Based 6.1 points.

The Evolution 2008---Blitz Based

14.8 points / game Gave up 30 points twice State Quarterfinals 8-4

2009---Read, Movement and Formation Based 6.1 points / game 8 defensive shutouts State Champions 11-3 Record One (1) 100 yard rusher

2010---Read, Movement and Formation Based 18.6 points / game 12-2 Record Forced 44 turnovers (3.1 Turnovers / game) State Champion Runner-Up

Why the Odd Front Defense?

Diversity, Flexibility, Adaptability

What we have to Defend:

Spread (3-5-3 / 3-4-4) Empty (3-5-3 / 3-4-4) Pro (5-3-3) Unbalanced (5-3-3 Overload) Trips Tight (5-3-3 Knock) Double Tight, Double Wing (5-3-3)

Principle Defense

1) Stop Run (don’t be afraid to use extra people)

--forces you to be good in man coverage

2) Play Fast, Run to the Ball3) Make Guards and TE’s care—force

double teams!4) Hot –Cold Key Read / Open-Closed

Windows5) Make Opponent one-dimensional

Vs. SpreadMatch Numbers

if QB is runner, we need 7 in box if QB is passer / non-running threat, we need 6 in box nearly always zone trips / gives us extra run support player dump option vs. Trips / Single (1/4, ¼, ½)

Alignment vs. Spread

C

F

B

NE EC

B B BB

Video: Spread

Video: Spread (Trips)

Video: Spread

Video: Spread

Video: Spread

Vs Empty

No blocking back Six man box gives us extra hat against run Zone Trips Man Two-Receiver side Drop OLB and play 3-4 Cover 2 / 2 LockBring Pressure: 1 more than they can block

Alignment vs. Empty

C

F

B

NE E

C

B B BB

Alignment vs. Empty

C

F

B

NE E

B B B

SS C

Vs. Pro

Alignment vs. Pro

C

F

B

NE EC

B B

BB

Video: Pro

Video: Pro

Video: Pro

Video: Pro

Video: Pro

Vs. Unbalanced

Line-up Unbalanced, we simply shift a man to strength.– Define unbalanced as two players on

one side of center

We will often run a 5-4 Invert to get another hat in box and even numbers.

Alignment Vs. Unbalanced

CFB

NE E

CBB

BB

Video: Unbalanced

Video Unbalanced

Vs. Trips Tight End

Must take pressure off TE-side OLB Move your front 1 technique to TE

side Essentially, this front becomes a

4-3 Under look.

Alignment vs. Trips Tight End

C FB

NE EC

B B

BB

Video: Trips TE

Video: Trips TE

Video: Trips TE

Video: Trips TE

Vs. Double Tight / Double Wing

Roll into Man to Man 5-3 roll to fly motion w/ free safety

---secondary run support is imperative--mirror load (Double Dive)--Fill edge on down (buck, toss)

Alignment vs. Double Tight, Double Wing

CF

B

NE E

CB B

BB

Double Tight, Double Wing

Double Tight, Double Wing

Tuscola Warrior Contact Information

• Rick Reinhart: Head Coach• Pat Pierce: Co-Defensive Coordinator• Andy Romine: Co-Defensive Coordinator• Ted Minger: Defensive Line Coach

Tuscola High School500 S. Prairie

Tuscola, IL 61953(217) 253-2377