Stopping the Run

AGREE 100%!

Here is a tough version of it to run on:

5-3 SLANT/PINCH


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Z-----------------------Q
---------------Y-O-O-C-O-O-X
--------------E---T----N----T---E
----------------B-------M-------B
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DE – 9 Technique. Take 1 step across & come inside to force. Pitch on option. Contain pass rush (take B across your face on screen/flare/etc.).


DT – 4 Technique. Slant OR Pinch with “Rip” technique:

A) “Slant” call TO your side = Rip across OT’s face with backside forearm & put your outside shoulder to TE’s inside hip. QB on option.
B) “Pinch” call, or, “Slant” call AWAY from your side = Rip across OT’s face with backside forearm & put your inside shoulder to OG’s outside hip. Dive on option.


NOSE – 0 Technique. Slant with same technique as DT’s.

A) “Slant” call you usually will slant to the OG on the call side (usually TE side).
B) “Pinch” call – the MLB will give you the direction. Dive on option.


MLB = Stack behind the Nose. Key Fullback in I (or single back in 1 Back set). Take A Gap responsibility opposite Nose’s slant. Dive on option.


OLB’s = Align in C gap. Take a read step with inside foot & read Tailback (or back away if not an I).

A) “Slant” away from you, & “Pinch” – basic C gap responsibility. QB to Pitch on option.
B) “Slant” to you – B gap responsibility. Dive on option.


SECONDARY = Cover 3 or Cover 1.

NOTE: May “Eagle” SE side or stay “regular”

The standard 8 man in the Box is always the best run stop you can have. But if you're team has trouble on ISO plays I don't think more DL will help you. a 4-4 might be better especially if you run a 4-3 since all you would need to do is swap a Safety for another backer or just bring a Safety. On inside runs if your team is gap control have the DL hold their spots if they can and do what the Pats do and shed the blocker as the ball carrier comes by and ankle tackle while a backer hits from the front.