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Must Be Relentless in
Pursuing the Ball
Must Provide
Toughness & Leadership
Splitter Linebacker Technique
Pre-Snap Alignment & Two Point Stance
Feet Shoulder width apart. Inside foot slightly
forward – Heel/Toe Relationship. Weight on the
inside half of the foot.
Depth “Base” alignment – Toes at 4 ½ yards.
“Up” alignment – Toes at the Heels of the DL.
Eyes Identify receiving threats Pre-Snap.
Eyes on run keys at the snap.
Body LB’s should have deep knee bend, flat back,
Position relaxed shoulders, & arms hanging. (Grab Grass)
Gaps D C B A A B C D
C Stack Technique
Sam Linebacker
Two Gap Responsibility
(Scrape LB – Slow Flow)
Alignment: Tracks of the OT
Visual Key: Guard
Run Action To: D Gap
Run Action Away: A Gap
A Flow Technique
Mike Linebacker
One Gap Responsibility
(Force LB – Fast Flow)
Alignment: I/S Foot in the Center
Visual Key: Guard
Run Action To: A Gap
Run Action Away: Flow I/S Out to Ball
C Flow Technique
Sam Linebacker
One Gap Responsibility
(Scrape LB – Fast Flow)
Alignment: I/S Foot in the Center
Visual Key: Guard
Outside Linebacker Techniques On Technique
(WLB – 9 Technique)
Alignment: Outside Eye of TE
Visual Key: Tight End
Pressure Key: Near Back/Guard
Run Action To: D Gap
Run Action Away: Fold Technique
Block Protection
Technique When… Description
Forearm …the ball is directly behind the blocker. Take on square
(OL Base Block/RB Isolation Block) Deliver from good football
Shiver
position – Helmet under helmet
Stay slightly O/S blocker
Step with same foot as strike arm
Keep feet moving
Don’t get turned – Stay square
Hand …the ball is not directly behind the blocker. Shoulder square to blocker
…the blocker attempts to block low. Keep O/S leg free
Shiver
Straight arm – drive helmet &
shoulder pads to the ground
Give ground if needed
Keep feet moving
Rip …the defender is pursuing to the ball. Lower I/S shoulder
…the defender is at a physical disadvantage. Rip I/S arm across face of
Technique
blocker – Stay low!
Keep feet moving
Zone Defense – Linebacker Principles
Know the alignment of any receivers that can affect the zone
Attack and cover any routes that sit in the zone
Work to a depth of 8-12 yards
Hammer & knock down any routes running through the zone
Break on the ball when it’s thrown – Cover ground while the ball is in the air
Intercept any ball in the air at its highest point