The Odd Stack
Six, Seven, & Eight Man Pressures
Blitzing Techniques
We identify our blitz technique with 4 terms: Inside or Outside & Level 1 or Level 2 An Inside blitz is any blitz that attacks a gap between two offensive players An Outside blitz is any blitz that attacks a gap with only one side is protected by an offensive player Level 1 tells the blitzer to attack at a flat angle and Run the Heel Line. He has no contain responsibility. Level 2 tells the blitzer to attack the Hip of the Deepest Back. He has contain responsibility.
Inside Blitz Technique
An Inside Blitz usually attacks A, B, or C gaps. The blitzer must expect a power running play when he hits his gap. We use the phrases Pads Low & Thick in the Hole.
Outside Blitz Technique
An Outside blitz usually attacks C or D gaps. The blitzer should be attacking from a position that allows for his quickest movement. We use the phrases High & Hard and Stealing 2nd.
Blitz Levels
Level 2 Level 1
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BLITZ TERMINOLOGY
AX = A gap BANG = B gap CHOP = C gap FLY = OLB blitzes contain RAZOR = OLB blitzes first gap inside SPIKE = OLBs blitz contain MIKE X = MLB crosses with NG
BLITZ TERMINOLOGY
THUNDER = Strongside ILB & OLB LIGHTNING = Weakside ILB & OLB HURRICANE = MLB & both ILBs SMACK = SAM & MIKE LBs WHAM = WILL & MIKE LBs CROSS = Exchange gaps STAB = ILB shoots down line thru 1st gap OPPOSITE = ILB attacks opposite A gap BLASTER = SAM & WILL thru same A gap
BLITZ TERMINOLOGY
Line Stunts TEXAS = Twist between DE & NG; the DE goes 1st OKLAHOMA = Twist between NG & DE; NG goes 1st ALASKA = weakside DE thru A gap BAMA = NG goes strongside B gap
BLITZ TERMINOLOGY
Change-Ups TUFF Package = even front with MIKE & NG on the interior line BEAR Package = double eagle look covers every lineman in the box FALCON = The ILBs give a 2 deep look SHARK = Both OLBs play on the same side
SIX MAN PRESSURES
SLANT HURRICANE SLANT THUNDER / LIGHTNING BANG PINCH MIKE X SPIKE BASE DBL RAZOR MIKE X PINCH MIKE X FALCON WILL STAB SAM BANG FLY STR SAM STAB WILL BANG FLY STR TUFF OUT DBL AX TUFF IN DBL BANG
SLANT HURRICANE
This is our #1 stunt in terms of effectiveness. The slant can be called to the strength or weakness. Usually Cover 3 with OLBs slow playing the flat
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SLANT WK THUNDER WILL BANG
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SLANT STR LIGHTNING SAM BANG
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PINCH MIKE X SPIKE
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BASE DBL RAZOR MIKE X
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PINCH MIKE X FALCON
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BASE WILL STAB SAM BANG FLY STRONG
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BASE SAM STAB WILL BANG FLY STRONG
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TUFF OUT DBL AX
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TUFF IN DBL BANG
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BEAR Package
We use our BEAR Package as a changeup to stop the run and to allow our players to play very, very aggressively. We want every available blocker to be covered. We will usually play Cover 11 (Man Free) We will also stem to this from BASE
BEAR vs Pro
DEs align in 3 techniques NG has a 3 way go OLBs & ILBs cover open spots
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BEAR vs 2 X 2 Set
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BEAR vs 21 Personnel
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BEAR vs 22 Personnel
We will lock up the nub CB in face or Give a 2 deep shell look
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BEAR vs 2 X 1 Set
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BEAR vs 3 X 1 Set
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SEVEN MAN PRESSURES
PINCH DBL CHOP DBL FLY BASE DBL BANG DBL FLY SLANT STR NEBRASKA WILL OPPOSITE MIKE AX DBL FLY SLANT STR ALASKA MIKE BANG WILL BANG DBL FLY PINCH FALCON GO SLANT WK SHARK SAM AX MIKE BANG
PINCH DBL CHOP DBL FLY
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BASE DBL BANG DBL FLY
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SL STR ALASKA MIKE BANG WILL BANG DBL FLY
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SL STR BAMA MIKE X WILL OPPOSITE DBL FLY
WILL LB must delay to let MIKE clear
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SLANT WK SHARK SAM AX MIKE BANG
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EIGHT MAN PRESSURES
SLANT STRONG HURRICANE DBL FLY BASE OKLAHOMA STR THUNDER WHAM FLY BASE TEXAS WK LIGHTNING SMACK FLY BASE TEXAS WK LIGHTNING SMACK CROSS FLY TUFF IN DBL BANG DBL FLY TUFF SLANT STR SAM AX WILL BANG DBL FLY SLANT WK SHARK SAM AX MIKE BANG WILL CHOP
SLANT STR HURRICANE DBL FLY
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BASE OKLAHOMA STR THUNDER WHAM FLY
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BASE TEXAS WK LIGHTNING SMACK FLY
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BASE TEXAS WK LIGHTNING SMACK CROSS FLY
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TUFF IN DBL BANG DBL FLY
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TUFF SLANT STR BLASTER DBL FLY
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SLANT WK SHARK SAM AX MIKE BANG WILL CHOP
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