“ “ The Wildcat Multi-Attack The Wildcat Multi-Attack Defense” Defense” Phil Lite Phil Lite Defensive Coordinator Defensive Coordinator Harrisonville High School Harrisonville High School Harrisonville, Missouri Harrisonville, Missouri 2006 Class 3 State Champions 2006 Class 3 State Champions 14 - 0 14 - 0
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Harrisonville High SchoolHarrisonville High School
Harrisonville, MissouriHarrisonville, Missouri
2006 Class 3 State Champions2006 Class 3 State Champions
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CASS COUNTY CASS COUNTY Contact Football CampContact Football Camp
* Friday and Saturday: June 1st and 2nd, 2007Friday and Saturday: June 1st and 2nd, 2007
Friday: June 1st Friday: June 1st 4:00-8:00pm4:00-8:00pmSaturday: June 2ndSaturday: June 2nd 4:00-8:00pm4:00-8:00pm
** Harrisonville, Missouri: Memorial Stadium ComplexHarrisonville, Missouri: Memorial Stadium Complex
8 games for both Varsity and JV teams - 24 team limit.8 games for both Varsity and JV teams - 24 team limit.Big school and small school playing pools Big school and small school playing pools $30 per participant: T-Shirt and a meal each night$30 per participant: T-Shirt and a meal each nightSituational Play - Full Contact - Quick Whistle “Live” Situational Play - Full Contact - Quick Whistle “Live” Facility: 6 fields (5 practice and 1 sprint turf-game field) Facility: 6 fields (5 practice and 1 sprint turf-game field)
** Film areas - practice areas - fans and spectators welcomeFilm areas - practice areas - fans and spectators welcome
** *** Pending enough interest we are also looking at hosting another camp on *** Pending enough interest we are also looking at hosting another camp on the weekend of June 7th and 8th. ***the weekend of June 7th and 8th. ***
DEFENSIVE PHILOSOPHYDEFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY
HEAD COACH DIRECTIVESHEAD COACH DIRECTIVES– BE PREPAREDBE PREPARED– BE AGGRESSIVEBE AGGRESSIVE– BE MULTIPLEBE MULTIPLE– BE ATTACKING (SHARKS TO BLOOD!)BE ATTACKING (SHARKS TO BLOOD!)
DEFENSIVE COORDINATORSDEFENSIVE COORDINATORS– Phil Lite and Kyle Schenker - CurrentPhil Lite and Kyle Schenker - Current– Chuck Lliteras - 2005Chuck Lliteras - 2005– Chris Grantham - 2002-2004Chris Grantham - 2002-2004– Phil Lite - 2000Phil Lite - 2000– Steve Dains -1994-1999 and 2001Steve Dains -1994-1999 and 2001
** Identify their best players.Identify their best players.
** Determine how we match up against Determine how we match up against them at them at each position.each position.
** What groupings will we see and what What groupings will we see and what formations will they create with formations will they create with
each group. each group.
(Example: 1 Back Shotgun & Empty (Example: 1 Back Shotgun & Empty Sets)Sets)
2.2. Shifts & MotionsShifts & Motions
** What are their shifts and motions in each set?What are their shifts and motions in each set?
3.3. Offensive LineOffensive Line
* * Do they flip-flop their line?Do they flip-flop their line?
** Does anyone tip off the run or pass?Does anyone tip off the run or pass?
** Do line splits dictate run or pass?Do line splits dictate run or pass?
4.4. Unbalanced FormationsUnbalanced Formations
** Do they use any unbalanced formations with O-Do they use any unbalanced formations with O-Linemen, Linemen, Backs or Receivers.Backs or Receivers.
** Identify who is eligible.Identify who is eligible.
5.5. Declaring StrengthDeclaring Strength
** How will we determine strength versus all sets?How will we determine strength versus all sets?
6.6. Opponents CommunicationOpponents Communication
** Do they signal plays in or shuttle players in with Do they signal plays in or shuttle players in with the the call.call.
7.7. Running GameRunning Game
* * What are their Top 5 running plays we must stop?What are their Top 5 running plays we must stop?
** Do they run option? If so what type? – Triple, Do they run option? If so what type? – Triple, Midline, Midline, Speed or Zone Read.Speed or Zone Read.
** What is their favorite short yardage run? What is their favorite short yardage run?
* * What are their Top 5 passing plays?What are their Top 5 passing plays?
** Do they use 3 step or 5 step in their drop-back Do they use 3 step or 5 step in their drop-back game?game?
** What is their play-action game? Boot? Sprint? What is their play-action game? Boot? Sprint? Screens?Screens?
** What type of pass protection do they use? What type of pass protection do they use? Drop-back – BOB or Slide? Play-action – Gap?Drop-back – BOB or Slide? Play-action – Gap?
** Who is their “go-to” receiver? Do we need to Who is their “go-to” receiver? Do we need to double him?double him?
** What is their waste down passing game? (2What is their waste down passing game? (2ndnd & & 1).1).
** What is their favorite short yardage play-action What is their favorite short yardage play-action pass? (3pass? (3rdrd & Short, 4 & Short, 4thth & Short) & Short)
9.9. QuarterbackQuarterback
** Is he right or left handed?Is he right or left handed?
** How well does he handle pressure?How well does he handle pressure?
** Will he check if he sees pressure coming?Will he check if he sees pressure coming?
** How good of a runner or passer is he?How good of a runner or passer is he?
** Who is his favorite receiver?Who is his favorite receiver?
10.10. Sudden ChangeSudden Change
** What 1What 1stst Down plays do they like to run after a Down plays do they like to run after a turn-over?turn-over?
11.11. Red ZoneRed Zone
** What is their Red Zone offense? Do they change their What is their Red Zone offense? Do they change their offense?offense?
** Who will be their “go-to” man?Who will be their “go-to” man?
12.12. 2 Point Conversion Plays2 Point Conversion Plays
* * What have we seen this year?What have we seen this year?
** What have we seen in previous years?What have we seen in previous years?
13.13. No-Huddle or Hurry-Up OffenseNo-Huddle or Hurry-Up Offense
** Do they run a no-huddle or a muddle-huddle offense?Do they run a no-huddle or a muddle-huddle offense?
** Do they run a Hurry-Hurry series after a big play?Do they run a Hurry-Hurry series after a big play?
14.14. End of the Half – End of the GameEnd of the Half – End of the Game
** What is their Hail-Mary Formation?What is their Hail-Mary Formation?
** What gimmick plays do they run?What gimmick plays do they run?
DAILY PRACTICE DAILY PRACTICE SCHEDULESSCHEDULES
DAILY PRACTICE SCHEDULEDAILY PRACTICE SCHEDULE
MONDAYMONDAY
3:20 PM - 3:20 PM - PRACTICE PRACTICE
**SCOUTING REPORTSSCOUTING REPORTS
*FILM STUDY*FILM STUDY
*DEFENSIVE WALK-THRU’S*DEFENSIVE WALK-THRU’S
*CONDITIONING*CONDITIONING
POST-PRACTICEPOST-PRACTICE
*FILM STUDY *FILM STUDY
1. PREVIOUS GAME1. PREVIOUS GAME
2. NEXT OPPONENT2. NEXT OPPONENT
DAILY PRACTICE SCHEDULEDAILY PRACTICE SCHEDULE
TUESDAYTUESDAY
6:45 A.M.6:45 A.M. FILM STUDYFILM STUDY
3:20 P.M.3:20 P.M. PRACTICEPRACTICE
*SPECIAL TEAMS*SPECIAL TEAMS
*INDIVIDUAL PERIOD*INDIVIDUAL PERIOD
*IRG *IRG
*7 ON 7 TEAM PERIOD*7 ON 7 TEAM PERIOD
*2 MINUTE DRILL*2 MINUTE DRILL
*CONDITIONING*CONDITIONING
POST PRACTICEPOST PRACTICE
*FILM STUDY*FILM STUDY
DAILY PRACTICE SCHEDULEDAILY PRACTICE SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY
6:45 A.M.6:45 A.M. FILM STUDYFILM STUDY
3:20 P.M.3:20 P.M. PRACTICEPRACTICE
*SPECIAL TEAMS*SPECIAL TEAMS
*INDIVIDUAL PERIOD*INDIVIDUAL PERIOD
*IRG *IRG
*7 ON 7 TEAM PERIOD*7 ON 7 TEAM PERIOD
*RED ZONE*RED ZONE
*CONDITIONING*CONDITIONING
POST PRACTICEPOST PRACTICE
*FILM STUDY*FILM STUDY
DAILY PRACTICE SCHEDULEDAILY PRACTICE SCHEDULE
THURSDAYTHURSDAY
3:20 P.M.3:20 P.M. PRACTICEPRACTICE
*REVIEW ALL SPECIAL TEAMS*REVIEW ALL SPECIAL TEAMS
*DEFENSIVE REVIEW PERIOD*DEFENSIVE REVIEW PERIOD
*OFFENSIVE REVIEW PERIOD*OFFENSIVE REVIEW PERIOD
SENIOR TALKSENIOR TALK
1. A PLAY THAT YOU’VE MADE.1. A PLAY THAT YOU’VE MADE.
2. A PLAY THAT A TEAMMATE HAS MADE.2. A PLAY THAT A TEAMMATE HAS MADE.
3. 2 UNDERCLASSMEN/2 UPPERCLASSMEN THAT YOU RESPECT.3. 2 UNDERCLASSMEN/2 UPPERCLASSMEN THAT YOU RESPECT.
4. WHAT WILL YOU MISS ABOUT BEING A WILDCAT?4. WHAT WILL YOU MISS ABOUT BEING A WILDCAT?
5. WHAT WILL YOU REMEMBER THE MOST?5. WHAT WILL YOU REMEMBER THE MOST?
““RAPID FIRE” - TEAM PERIOD / 7 ON 7RAPID FIRE” - TEAM PERIOD / 7 ON 7
TAKEAWAY CIRCUITTAKEAWAY CIRCUIT
FOUR SQUARE - INSIDE RUN GAMEFOUR SQUARE - INSIDE RUN GAME
99THTH OFFENSEOFFENSE
VARSITYVARSITYOFFENSEOFFENSE
1010THTH
OFFENSEOFFENSE
JVJVOFFENSEOFFENSE
VARVARDD
99THTH
DD
1010THTH
DD
JVD
WRISTBAND TRAININGWRISTBAND TRAINING
DEFENSIVE POSITION TERMINOLOGYDEFENSIVE POSITION TERMINOLOGY
** DEFENSIVE LINEDEFENSIVE LINE
NOSE - END - DASHNOSE - END - DASH
** LINEBACKERSLINEBACKERS
MIKE – SAM - ROBBER - BANDITMIKE – SAM - ROBBER - BANDIT
** DEFENSIVE BACKSDEFENSIVE BACKS
STRONG and FREE SAFETY -CORNERS(2)STRONG and FREE SAFETY -CORNERS(2)
NOSE GUARD / D-TACKLENOSE GUARD / D-TACKLE
** CHARACTERISTICS:CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Big Enough (too small can be doubled).1. Big Enough (too small can be doubled).
2.2. Run Stopper (2-Gap Player).Run Stopper (2-Gap Player).
3.3. Quickest big player.Quickest big player.
4.4. Tough to move - Explosive punch.Tough to move - Explosive punch.
5. 5. Ideally a player who wrestles also because Ideally a player who wrestles also because they are used to using their hands and they are used to using their hands and leveraging opponent.leveraging opponent.
1.1. Big Enough (too small can be double-teamed).Big Enough (too small can be double-teamed).
2.2. Comfortable on both the edge and inside.Comfortable on both the edge and inside.
3. 3. Leverage and contain conscious.Leverage and contain conscious.
4.4. Tough to move - Explosive punch .Tough to move - Explosive punch .
5.5. Good at using hands and squeezing space.Good at using hands and squeezing space.
6.6. Probably a player who used to play post in Probably a player who used to play post in basketball but got too thick and was too basketball but got too thick and was too aggressive (bull in a china shop) to be aggressive (bull in a china shop) to be successful in basketball.successful in basketball.
DASHDASH** CHARACTERISTICS:CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Probably more rangy than other two on DL1. Probably more rangy than other two on DL
2. 2. Edge player who understands leverage and Edge player who understands leverage and contain principles.contain principles.
3. 3. Most athletic of the defensive lineman.Most athletic of the defensive lineman.
4. 4. Explosive punch - great at squeezing spaceExplosive punch - great at squeezing space
5. 5. May very well play the #4 spot on the May very well play the #4 spot on the basketball team or a taller kid that wrestles basketball team or a taller kid that wrestles 215. 215.
6. 6. Aggressive and pretty good speed. Aggressive and pretty good speed.
MIKE and SAM LINEBACKERMIKE and SAM LINEBACKER
** CHARACTERISTICS:CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Must be among the best tacklers on the team.1. Must be among the best tacklers on the team.
2.2. Good speed to cover D-gap to D-gap and beyond.Good speed to cover D-gap to D-gap and beyond.
3.3. Skilled at shedding blocks.Skilled at shedding blocks.
4.4. Fills a gap and has an explosive punch.Fills a gap and has an explosive punch.
5.5. Good leadership skills because they do most of Good leadership skills because they do most of the talking on defense.the talking on defense.
6. 6. ** A naturally instinctive defensive player ** you ** A naturally instinctive defensive player ** you cannot coach every variable … these guys must cannot coach every variable … these guys must simply have a little bit of “IT”.simply have a little bit of “IT”.
1.1. Either most athletic LBs or most aggressive DBs. Either most athletic LBs or most aggressive DBs.
2.2. They must run and cover like secondary guys. They must run and cover like secondary guys.
3.3. Usually rangy but we have had great ones from Usually rangy but we have had great ones from 5’5 to 6’5. Common trait: Hitters and great 5’5 to 6’5. Common trait: Hitters and great tacklers!tacklers!
4.4. Can play over a TE or in space over a Slot.Can play over a TE or in space over a Slot.
5.5. Must shed blocks like a LB with an explosive Must shed blocks like a LB with an explosive punchpunch
6.6. Having football smarts is important. They defend Having football smarts is important. They defend the trick plays and the game breakers.the trick plays and the game breakers.
7.7. Blitz and pass rush skills necessary.Blitz and pass rush skills necessary.
FREE and STRONG SAFETYFREE and STRONG SAFETY
** CHARACTERISTICS:CHARACTERISTICS:
1.1. Best tacklers of the secondary players.Best tacklers of the secondary players.
2.2. Smart football player who studies film and learns on the Smart football player who studies film and learns on the go and during the game (each play is not a brand new go and during the game (each play is not a brand new experience).experience).
3.3. Above average speed and cover skills.Above average speed and cover skills.
4.4. Usually the vocal leaders of the secondary/perimeter.Usually the vocal leaders of the secondary/perimeter.
5.5. Understand the “last line of defense” concept … slow to Understand the “last line of defense” concept … slow to fly up unless they know … but once decided they attack fly up unless they know … but once decided they attack downhill.downhill.
6.6. Having football smarts is important. They defend the Having football smarts is important. They defend the trick plays and the game breakers also.trick plays and the game breakers also.
1.1. Best cover skills on the team and among the Best cover skills on the team and among the fastest players on the defense.fastest players on the defense.
2.2. Solid tacklers with the ability to shed blocks Solid tacklers with the ability to shed blocks quickly.quickly.
3.3. Must have football savvy and smarts but also Must have football savvy and smarts but also must be the ones with the ability to forget the last must be the ones with the ability to forget the last play (closer in baseball mentality).play (closer in baseball mentality).
4.4. Usually among the best vertical jumps on the Usually among the best vertical jumps on the team because of the importance of breaking on team because of the importance of breaking on the ball.the ball.
5.5. Brave and courageous … “on an island” by Brave and courageous … “on an island” by themselves at times.themselves at times.
SECONDARY SECONDARY COVERAGESCOVERAGES
Secondary CoveragesSecondary Coverages
Cover 0:Cover 0: Straight Man to Man. No Free Safety Help.Straight Man to Man. No Free Safety Help.
Cover 1:Cover 1: Man to Man with Free Safety in the MOF.Man to Man with Free Safety in the MOF.
Cover 2:Cover 2: 5 Under – 2 Deep.5 Under – 2 Deep.
Cover 2FZ:Cover 2FZ: 4 Under – 2 Deep.4 Under – 2 Deep.
Cover 3:Cover 3: 4 Under – 3 Deep. Rotate to passing strength.4 Under – 3 Deep. Rotate to passing strength.
Cover 3FZ:Cover 3FZ: 3 Under – 3 Deep.3 Under – 3 Deep.
Cover 4:Cover 4: 3 Under – 4 Deep.3 Under – 4 Deep.
Cover 5:Cover 5: Man Under – 2 Deep. Man Under – 2 Deep.
Cover 6:Cover 6: Cover 3 rotated away from passing strength.Cover 3 rotated away from passing strength.