Post by Coach Campbell on Feb 2, 2020 18:08:31 GMT
DEFENSIVE SECONDARY STRATEGY
Our program philosophy is based upon “controlling the football” and “controlling field position”. As such, we must play “GREAT DEFENSE”. We can do this when we stop the run and pressure the quarterback. Regardless of your system, you must believe in it and develop an attitude of always giving a great effort, regardless of the opponent, score or time on the clock.
PHILOSOPHY
The primary objective of the Defensive team is to score points, but at a minimum 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 will lead to take-aways. It is then that a defense begins to rally and score. As such, defensive football is all about discipline, both in physical and mental preparation.
What are you going to force the offense to do – run or pass?
Are you going to stop the run? Most defenses are designed to stop the run, always with a gap-controlled approach; i.e., at least one defender assigned to each of the seven run gaps. The alignment of the defensive personnel will provide additional definition to this gap-control, either in the form of pressure or “bend but don’t break”. This later approach is designed to stop the long run or pass first. This decision becomes the cornerstone of your defensive philosophy.
What is your risk factor?
There are some inherent risks in defensive football because the defense is forced to cover down all potential receivers, while maintaining a sound front (scheme) to control the run gaps as well as cover the nine pass zones. As a coach, you must decide how to deploy your personnel. There are three constants though:
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.
Secondary Play Philosophy
This defense is designed to attack the offense and make things happen on their side of the line. The offense will NOT RUN the football and will be forced into pass situations. While there are some schemes that create a six-man box from tackle to tight end, this defense puts six defenders in the tackle-to-tackle box. The scheme will prevent the long run or pass with team play and great pursuit. This attacking approach will allow players to read their keys, execute techniques and run to the ball with violence on the mind. This relentless play will frustrate opponents and lead to turnovers, either fumbles or interceptions. When his happens, the defense will rally to the ball and score.
The critical components to success include:
• Discipline – perform as coached
• Alignment – key to success
• Stance – the ability to perform assignments begins with the stance
• Key – gives you the quickest read to perform your assignment
• Tackle – most important, overemphasize the “club-up” and wrap
Discipline – means that athletes will do it the way they have been coached. They must be prepared both physically and mentally because this will give a team the strength to overcome adversity. Physical preparation for a season requires an incredible amount of discipline because the athletes are training nine months to play three. This takes a special person to understand the short-term efforts have long-term benefits. Also, a well-conditioned athlete is less likely to make mental mistakes. You cannot have mental mistakes. One mental mistake by one player can mean a touchdown or as in most cases, keep a drive going that results in a touchdown.
Alignment – means that the players know how to align and adjust, if necessary, to the offensive formations. This will help them eliminate all wasted movement, allowing them to play with speed. The 30 Stack is designed to defend virtually any offensive formation with a minimum of movement or adjustments. This will allow for a better recognition of offensive schemes, provide a maximum of repetitions so that assignments and techniques will be automatic.
Stance – each player must know their stance for their position. These must be drilled daily because the stance is the foundation for performance. The stance
must be perfected in order for the player to execute great technique.
The players must be able to defeat-the-block.
Keys – players must know their keys on every play and concentrate on them. This is the only way that they will be able to read their keys, understand the type of play that is developing. When players understand their keys, they make plays or get into pursuit. Always talk quickness to the football, because quickness is of utmost importance.
Tackling – regardless of scheme, if you do not tackle, defense is pointless. When players are prepared, and conditioned to perform, they can execute their assignments, run to the ball and tackle. Proper tackling technique, as well as players arriving after the first hit, will create turnovers. When turnovers occur, the players must rally to score, because all eleven players should be in the proximity of the ball carrier.
Our program philosophy is based upon “controlling the football” and “controlling field position”. As such, we must play “GREAT DEFENSE”. We can do this when we stop the run and pressure the quarterback. Regardless of your system, you must believe in it and develop an attitude of always giving a great effort, regardless of the opponent, score or time on the clock.
PHILOSOPHY
The primary objective of the Defensive team is to score points, but at a minimum 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 will lead to take-aways. It is then that a defense begins to rally and score. As such, defensive football is all about discipline, both in physical and mental preparation.
What are you going to force the offense to do – run or pass?
Are you going to stop the run? Most defenses are designed to stop the run, always with a gap-controlled approach; i.e., at least one defender assigned to each of the seven run gaps. The alignment of the defensive personnel will provide additional definition to this gap-control, either in the form of pressure or “bend but don’t break”. This later approach is designed to stop the long run or pass first. This decision becomes the cornerstone of your defensive philosophy.
What is your risk factor?
There are some inherent risks in defensive football because the defense is forced to cover down all potential receivers, while maintaining a sound front (scheme) to control the run gaps as well as cover the nine pass zones. As a coach, you must decide how to deploy your personnel. There are three constants though:
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.
Secondary Play Philosophy
This defense is designed to attack the offense and make things happen on their side of the line. The offense will NOT RUN the football and will be forced into pass situations. While there are some schemes that create a six-man box from tackle to tight end, this defense puts six defenders in the tackle-to-tackle box. The scheme will prevent the long run or pass with team play and great pursuit. This attacking approach will allow players to read their keys, execute techniques and run to the ball with violence on the mind. This relentless play will frustrate opponents and lead to turnovers, either fumbles or interceptions. When his happens, the defense will rally to the ball and score.
The critical components to success include:
• Discipline – perform as coached
• Alignment – key to success
• Stance – the ability to perform assignments begins with the stance
• Key – gives you the quickest read to perform your assignment
• Tackle – most important, overemphasize the “club-up” and wrap
Discipline – means that athletes will do it the way they have been coached. They must be prepared both physically and mentally because this will give a team the strength to overcome adversity. Physical preparation for a season requires an incredible amount of discipline because the athletes are training nine months to play three. This takes a special person to understand the short-term efforts have long-term benefits. Also, a well-conditioned athlete is less likely to make mental mistakes. You cannot have mental mistakes. One mental mistake by one player can mean a touchdown or as in most cases, keep a drive going that results in a touchdown.
Alignment – means that the players know how to align and adjust, if necessary, to the offensive formations. This will help them eliminate all wasted movement, allowing them to play with speed. The 30 Stack is designed to defend virtually any offensive formation with a minimum of movement or adjustments. This will allow for a better recognition of offensive schemes, provide a maximum of repetitions so that assignments and techniques will be automatic.
Stance – each player must know their stance for their position. These must be drilled daily because the stance is the foundation for performance. The stance
must be perfected in order for the player to execute great technique.
The players must be able to defeat-the-block.
Keys – players must know their keys on every play and concentrate on them. This is the only way that they will be able to read their keys, understand the type of play that is developing. When players understand their keys, they make plays or get into pursuit. Always talk quickness to the football, because quickness is of utmost importance.
Tackling – regardless of scheme, if you do not tackle, defense is pointless. When players are prepared, and conditioned to perform, they can execute their assignments, run to the ball and tackle. Proper tackling technique, as well as players arriving after the first hit, will create turnovers. When turnovers occur, the players must rally to score, because all eleven players should be in the proximity of the ball carrier.