LBs reading the guards

Reading guards is a daily fundemental... Rep, Rep and Rep. I also recommend having your LBs narrow their focal point to get a good read, i.e., the rectangel logo on the front of the helmet. This really helps my LBs differ between pull and down. For example, if the guard is pulling the logo will disappear.

Hope this helps.

We have a hard time between scoop and down. If you face a poor OL, you may get a bad read on this. Our LB's end of having great technique on the offensive line!

The head read is the the key to all of these blocks
The HEAD will give you a reliable read 95% of the time - easier to key than the feet (we think) The helmet screw or logo read works great

Down blocks normally give the lb an ear hole read

Scoops are a head up look with flow to lb

8 rules or reads
1- pull across center - stop the trap A-Gap
2- Down Blk - stay at home ball is coming 2 you
3- scoop - work to keep PS freework for postion
4- Head on - meet with inside shoulder
5- Block out - stay at home ball is coming back
6- Pull out - Fill C
7- Pass - Get to Drop

These were developed to stop the wing-t but may be adapted to any offensive system...diagram it out..

Your gameplanning may adjust but these are some fundamental rules for your ISLB's in the 50

Hope this helps
Coach Stroud