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8 Man Pistol 101

This document contains diagrams and descriptions of football plays and defensive techniques from the pistol formation. It includes diagrams of the pistol right power run play and zone run play, as well as the defensive line techniques for a 3-4 monster defense. Specifically, it outlines the gaps and techniques for the nose guard, defensive ends, and how they should respond to different block types like base blocks, reach blocks, and down blocks.

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5K views13 pages

8 Man Pistol 101

This document contains diagrams and descriptions of football plays and defensive techniques from the pistol formation. It includes diagrams of the pistol right power run play and zone run play, as well as the defensive line techniques for a 3-4 monster defense. Specifically, it outlines the gaps and techniques for the nose guard, defensive ends, and how they should respond to different block types like base blocks, reach blocks, and down blocks.

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  • Formation & Position: Explains the formation and positional roles in the Pistol Right setup, defining each player's symbol on the diagram.
  • Pistol Right Power RT: Illustrates the tactical play 'Pistol Right Power RT', outlining player movements and play execution.
  • Pistol Right Zone RT: Depicts the 'Pistol Right Zone RT' play, showing movement paths and QB read options.
  • Monster G35: Describes the Monster G35 defensive strategy, focusing on gaps and techniques for defensive linemen.
  • Pass Defense Coverage: Analyzes pass defense schemes with diagrams covering different deep zone coverages: Cover 2 and Cover 3.
  • Defensive Line Techniques: Presents detailed techniques for defensive linemen, breaking down Hulk and Laufey/Roc methods.

PISTOL RIGHT

Formation & Position


X

QG

SG

Y
Z

X = TE Wk
QG = Guard Wk
C = snaps ball
Strong Guard = Guard Str
Y = TE Str
Z = Wide Receiver
Q = quarterback
H = Running Back

PISTOL RIGHT POWER RT

Play
V
V

V
V

V
X

QG

SG

V
Y
Z

PISTOL RIGHT POWER RT

Play
V

V
V

QG

V
C

V
SG

Y
Z

QB READ

PISTOL RIGHT ZONE RT

Play

V
V

QG
C

V
V

SG
Y
Z

PISTOL RIGHT ZONE RT

QB READ

Play

QG
C

V
SG

V
Y
Z

MONSTER G35

GAPS & TECHNIQUES

5 4 3 2 1 01 2 3 4 5
C

QG

SG

Technique
Gaps

MONSTER/SS - GRIFFIN (G)

MONSTER G35

SAFETY/LFT SIDE - LION (Li)


SAFTEY/RT SIDE - EAGLE (E)
OLB/LFT SIDE - LOKI (Lk)
OLB/RT SIDE - THOR (T)
DEF. END/LFT SIDE - LAUFEY (L)
DEF. END/RT SIDE - ROC (R)
NOSE GUARD - HULK (H)

Technique:
GAP:

5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5
C

TE

TE

C
WR

QB

MONSTER G35

[PASS D COVER 2]
DEEP 1/2

DEEP 1/2

MIDDLE

FLAT

15
10

FLAT
5

[PASS D COVER 3]
DEEP 1/3

DEEP 1/3

DEEP 1/3

FLAT

15
10

FLAT
5

(NG) HULK - RIP


Alignment:

0 technique, nose-to-nose on Center.

KEY:

Guard that you are ripping to. Be aware of feeling pressure from Center.

Responsibility:

A Gap that you are ripping to.

Coaching Points:

Back off the ball slightly.


Step with foot to side you are ripping to.
Turn shoulders on first step, then square back up on second step.
The Guard will then tell you how to react.

HULK RIP TECH.


Vs. BASE BLOCK

HULK RIP TECH.


Vs. REACH BLOCK

HULK RIP TECH.


Vs. LOOP BLOCK

As Guard moves away from you, you will feel


the Center trying to hook you. Run flat
down the L.O.S. in the direction he is going.

With backside arm, rip quickly to


direction you are going. With Guard
firing out, you should beat the
Centers block on your initial step.
Find the football!

HULK RIP TECH.


Vs. DOUBLE-TEAM

See Guard coming at you and feel Center go


away. Get flat down L.O.S. and chase.

HULK RIP TECH.


Vs. DOWN BLOCK

Explode low. See Guard coming and feel


pressure by Center. Drive hard into Guard
and penetrate seam. Create a pile.

Explode low. See Guard coming and stuff


him back and find the ball.

(DE) LAUFEY/ROC - 3 TECH.


Alignment:

3(G). Align tight to the L.O.S.

KEY:

Movement of Gs helmet.

Responsibility:

B GAP - CHK REVERSE/TRAIL

Coaching Points:

Step flat with outside foot.


Keep shoulders square.
Attack outside number of G/TE.
Punch with hands and react to Gs first step.

LAUFEY/ROC STIMULUS/
RESPONSE
Vs. BASE BLOCK

LAUFEY/ROC STIMULUS/RESPONSE
Vs. REACH BLOCK

X
Attack Gs outside number and knock
him back while keeping your shoulders
square. Squeeze G down and keep your
outside shoulder free.

LAUFEY/ROC STIMULUS/RESPONSE
Vs. DOWN BLOCK

X
Step flat to the outside. As G tries to reach
you, stab him with inside hand while keeping
feet moving and shoulders square. Use an
escape technique and find the ball.

X
Attack Gs outside shoulder. Push G inside
with inside hand. Get your eyes up, attack
trapper with your inside arm and compress
him. Do not spill (spill - widen out and
create an inside running lane.)

(DE) LAUFEY/ROC - 5 TECH/SNAKE


Alignment:

6(TE) - Align tight to the L.O.S.

KEY:

Movement of TEs helmet.

Responsibility:

B GAP - CHK REVERSE/TRAIL

Coaching Points:

Step flat with inside foot.


Keep shoulders square.
Attack inside number of TE
Must engage TE
Punch with hands and react to TEs first step

LAUFEY/ROC STIMULUS/
RESPONSE
Vs. BASE BLOCK

LAUFEY/ROC STIMULUS/RESPONSE
Vs. REACH BLOCK

X
Step flat, attack TEs inside number.
Keep shoulders squaree, inside arm
free. Squeeze the B gap.

LAUFEY/ROC STIMULUS/RESPONSE
Vs. DOWN BLOCK

X
Step flat, attack TEs inside number. As TE
tries to reach you, stab his inside shoulder
with your outside hand and replace him. Use
an escape technique and pursue ball inside
out.

X
Step flat, attack TEs inside number. Place
your inside hand on TE pushing him inside.
Get your eyes up, attack trapper with your
inside arm and compress him. Do not spill.

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