Post by Coach Campbell on Apr 5, 2014 23:58:26 GMT
Charles Gibbs
Defensive Philosophy
Our program philosophy is based upon controlling the football and controlling field position. As such, we must play GREAT DEFENSE! We do this when we stop the run and pressure the quarterback. We must learn to be great tacklers and pursuit with excellence. We must believe in our scheme so the players can develop an attitude of always giving a great effort, regardless of the opponent, score or time on the clock.
The primary objective of the Defensive team is to stop teams from scoring points, but at a minimum we must set up a score. It is not enough to stop or hold opponents; pressure them mentally and physically with speed and relentless play. This will lead to a physical dominance that leads to take-aways. It is then that a defense begins to rally and score. Defensive football is all about discipline and relentless pursuit.
We will incorporate multiple fronts, with various coverages, and blitz when we can create an edge.
1. Defense is a team effort — each member must do his job because if one member goes off on his own, the entire defense fails.
2. Defense is pursuit — execute the primary assignment, pursuit and play football.
3. Defense is hitting — emphasize daily; gain a reputation for physical play.
WHAT WE MUST DO TO WIN
Tackle!
2. Create Turnovers!
3. Minimize Big Plays!
4. Win on 3rd Down!
5. Be GREAT in the Red Zone!
Defensive Player Objectives
Always run to the ball
2. Compete on every play
3. Trusted for assignment and effort
4. Has the right to expect the best from your teammates
5. Playing defense is a privilege
Respect each other, Be Men of Character
PURSUIT DRILLS
We run multiple types of pursuit drill, and conduct them for specificity towards certain aspects of our team. For Defense, our main team pursuit drill is simliar to what was already mentioned. We have the defense lined up in our base defense and run a quick screen or toss sweep and each defender must execute the proper footwork and pursuit angle to touch the runner (aka "rabbit").
Our second type of pursuit drill is conducted during our goal line period. This is usually a LIVE drill as the offense goes live from the 10 yard line for three plays. If the offense scores in 3 plays, the defense has extra conditioning. If the defense stops the O, then the offense has extra conditioning. On fourth down, we rush the FG/PAT unit on the field. They have 20 seconds to get the play off & make the field goal. If they miss either the time or field goal...extra conditioning.
My third favority pursuit drill is conducted in two stages. First is 7 on 7, where our 2 minute offense is on the field against our D. Standard 7-on-7 rules apply, but we are tackling in space. We run 7 plays. Whoever WINS the play gets to setup for the next play. Whoever loses, must sprint to get to the downed ball (either incomplete for offense, or point of tackle for the defense). This gets really intense. If the offense throws a 25 yard pass and it is incomplete or dropped...they must all sprint down to get the ball, sprint back to the original LOS and then run the next play (EXHAUSTED). If they complete a pass wide, the entire defense must sprint to the downed ball and then back to the new LOS (where the ball is already set). This is a blast and really works your 2 minute O and prevent D at game-like speed...plus you get to see kids compete in practice and really turn the heat up to see who has poise. Meanwhile, our lineman go BIG ON BIG. This is a drill I made up from my Special Teams pursuit drill. I make four Lineman (offense or defense) lay down on their backs at the 25 yard line, feet pointed towards midfield. We blow the whistle and they have to get up and get their butts moving. We throw 3 balls in various directions & distances and they must find a ball, get to it and pick it up to score. This simulates a LIVE FUMBLE and I want them to get a loose ball! Four players & 3 balls, the one who does not get to a ball now becomes a defensive player and must tackle one of the players with a ball before they cross the 25 yard line. This is also a blast, and the big boys get a serious conditioning workout, while learning how to get off the ground, locate a ball, sprint to recover a fumble, pick it up and score with a defender in hot pursuit.
I do this same drill for our special teams pursuit and conditioning. I call it "FIND A WAY TO WIN" but we throw the balls 35-50 yards downfield so the kids are working their coverage skills. The poor defender who doesn't get a ball, must make a tackle or he has to go again...BELIEVE ME, THEY WANT TO GET A BALL!!!
Defensive Philosophy
Our program philosophy is based upon controlling the football and controlling field position. As such, we must play GREAT DEFENSE! We do this when we stop the run and pressure the quarterback. We must learn to be great tacklers and pursuit with excellence. We must believe in our scheme so the players can develop an attitude of always giving a great effort, regardless of the opponent, score or time on the clock.
The primary objective of the Defensive team is to stop teams from scoring points, but at a minimum we must set up a score. It is not enough to stop or hold opponents; pressure them mentally and physically with speed and relentless play. This will lead to a physical dominance that leads to take-aways. It is then that a defense begins to rally and score. Defensive football is all about discipline and relentless pursuit.
We will incorporate multiple fronts, with various coverages, and blitz when we can create an edge.
1. Defense is a team effort — each member must do his job because if one member goes off on his own, the entire defense fails.
2. Defense is pursuit — execute the primary assignment, pursuit and play football.
3. Defense is hitting — emphasize daily; gain a reputation for physical play.
WHAT WE MUST DO TO WIN
Tackle!
2. Create Turnovers!
3. Minimize Big Plays!
4. Win on 3rd Down!
5. Be GREAT in the Red Zone!
Defensive Player Objectives
Always run to the ball
2. Compete on every play
3. Trusted for assignment and effort
4. Has the right to expect the best from your teammates
5. Playing defense is a privilege
Respect each other, Be Men of Character
PURSUIT DRILLS
We run multiple types of pursuit drill, and conduct them for specificity towards certain aspects of our team. For Defense, our main team pursuit drill is simliar to what was already mentioned. We have the defense lined up in our base defense and run a quick screen or toss sweep and each defender must execute the proper footwork and pursuit angle to touch the runner (aka "rabbit").
Our second type of pursuit drill is conducted during our goal line period. This is usually a LIVE drill as the offense goes live from the 10 yard line for three plays. If the offense scores in 3 plays, the defense has extra conditioning. If the defense stops the O, then the offense has extra conditioning. On fourth down, we rush the FG/PAT unit on the field. They have 20 seconds to get the play off & make the field goal. If they miss either the time or field goal...extra conditioning.
My third favority pursuit drill is conducted in two stages. First is 7 on 7, where our 2 minute offense is on the field against our D. Standard 7-on-7 rules apply, but we are tackling in space. We run 7 plays. Whoever WINS the play gets to setup for the next play. Whoever loses, must sprint to get to the downed ball (either incomplete for offense, or point of tackle for the defense). This gets really intense. If the offense throws a 25 yard pass and it is incomplete or dropped...they must all sprint down to get the ball, sprint back to the original LOS and then run the next play (EXHAUSTED). If they complete a pass wide, the entire defense must sprint to the downed ball and then back to the new LOS (where the ball is already set). This is a blast and really works your 2 minute O and prevent D at game-like speed...plus you get to see kids compete in practice and really turn the heat up to see who has poise. Meanwhile, our lineman go BIG ON BIG. This is a drill I made up from my Special Teams pursuit drill. I make four Lineman (offense or defense) lay down on their backs at the 25 yard line, feet pointed towards midfield. We blow the whistle and they have to get up and get their butts moving. We throw 3 balls in various directions & distances and they must find a ball, get to it and pick it up to score. This simulates a LIVE FUMBLE and I want them to get a loose ball! Four players & 3 balls, the one who does not get to a ball now becomes a defensive player and must tackle one of the players with a ball before they cross the 25 yard line. This is also a blast, and the big boys get a serious conditioning workout, while learning how to get off the ground, locate a ball, sprint to recover a fumble, pick it up and score with a defender in hot pursuit.
I do this same drill for our special teams pursuit and conditioning. I call it "FIND A WAY TO WIN" but we throw the balls 35-50 yards downfield so the kids are working their coverage skills. The poor defender who doesn't get a ball, must make a tackle or he has to go again...BELIEVE ME, THEY WANT TO GET A BALL!!!