OFFENSIVE LINE

INDIVIDUAL
SECTION
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

L.O.S. Operation & Identification 4–6

Tape Study 7
Stance & Splits 8
OC Stance & Snap – Run Blocking Points of Emphasis 9

RUN GAME
‘Fit’ Alignment / Position – Use of Leverage 10 – 11
Core 1 on 1 Blocking Techniques 12
OL & TE Run Combinations & Techniques 13
Run Game Overview 14 – 15
Outside Zone Technique 16 – 18
Inside Zone Technique 19 – 20
Zone Combination Summary 21
Zone Scheme Run Techniques & Combinations 22 – 28
Gap Scheme Techniques 29 – 31
Lead Scheme Techniques 32 – 34
Gap & Lead Combination Summary 35
Gap & Lead Scheme Run Techniques & Combinations 36 – 39
‘Other’ Run Techniques & Combinations 40 – 41

PASS GAME
OL & TE Pass Combinations & Techniques 42
Pass Pro Points of Emphasis 43 – 44
Pass Sets & Defensive Alignments 45 – 46
Protecting the ‘A’ Gaps 47
QB Launch Point Overview 48
Pass Protection Overview 49 – 53
Mike / Base Protections – Overview / Concepts 54 – 57
Dual Protections – Overview / Concepts 58 – 64
Base (Mike) & Dual Protection Combination Summary 65
Base (Mike) & Dual Techniques & Combinations 66 – 69
Turn Protections – Overview / Concepts 70 – 74
Full Turn Protections – Overview / Concepts 75 – 77
Turn & Full Turn Protection Combination Summary 78
Turn & Full Turn Techniques & Combinations 79 – 83
Run Action Techniques & Combinations 84
Reactions – Mug LB’s / Sin / Level Off / DO-BO 85
Reactions – Solid / Bear Defense 86
Redeclaration Thinking – OT’s 87
Screen Blocking & Techniques 88 – 91

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRILLS
Stance & Start 93
7 Man Sled 94
Hitting Position 95
Chute Progression 96
2 Step Explosion 97
3 Point Drive 98
Reach Block 99
Down / Gap Block 100
Cut Off Block 101
Double Drill 102
Board Cut Off 103
Cut Drill 104
Kick Slide 3 – 3 – 3 105
Kick Sink – Back 5, In 5 106
1 Man Jam & Reset 107
2 Man Jam & Reset 108
Counter Arm Bar – Chop Drill 109
Wall / Bag Pass Pro Punch 110
Hand Pad Specific Punch 111
Mirror Dodge 112
Push / Pull & 4 Way Grab 113
4 Advantages of a Blocker 114
Fit Position 115
Drive, Lift, Lock Out 116
Splatter 117
Key Words for the Drive Block 118
Pulling 119
LB Flow Back 120

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 L.O.S. IDENTIFICATION / OPERATION
Break Huddle - Break Stride to L.O.S.

1. You Must Know

A. Personnel and Formation Strength / Structure
1. 2 Back: Regular = 1 TE
* Where is TE? (RT / LT)
* Any TE motion ('Yo', 'Rock') / movement ('Hustle', 'Stem', 'Shop‘)
* Slot formation? (RT or LT Slot) - Slot is away from call (TE)

2. 2 Back: U = 2 TE
* Green / Gold - Balanced ('Yo' to Green / Gold?)
* Red / Blue - Wing formation ('Zoom' to Red / Blue?)

3. 1 Back: Diesel = 2 TE
* Duce (RT/LT) - Balanced (2x2) ('Fox' to Duce?)
* Triple (3x1) / Flank (Float) (2x2) - Wing formation
('Fly' to Triple/Flank?)

4. 1 Back: 3 Wides = 1 TE
* 'T' word (Twins) = 3x1 ('Fly' or 'Yo' to 'T' word (2x2 goes 3x1))
* 'D' word (Double) or 'F' word (Flex) = 2x2
('Fox' or 'Yo' to 'D' or 'F' (3x1 goes 2x2))

Note: 1 Back formations you must know 3x1 or 2x2. You want to know any
change of strength motion (2x2 to 3x1 and 3x1 to 2x2). Triple is 3x1
Wing. Flank (Float) is 2x2 Wing.

2. The Play / Protection and any potential Alerts, Adjustments, etc.

3. The Cadence and Tempo

4. Approach L.O.S.
A. ID and Communicate - 4 Down or 3 Down

B. ID (point) Mike LB

5. At the L.O.S.
A. ID and point the declaration of play / protection.

B. Ready for reaction to motions (TE motion) if any.

C. OT's and OC check out the Safeties.

Note: No double pointing (Mike and declaration) once at the L.O.S.

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 L.O.S. IDENTIFICATION / OPERATION
6. Front / LB ID
A. 4 Down - Mike is the middle of the three LB's with the count starting to the strength
call (TE).

40: Even front, OC bubble

FS $
Over: 3 Tech Strong, Shade Weak
W M S Under: 3 Tech Weak, Shade Strong
E N T E Solid/Bear: Inside 3 covered
KC Look : Odd 4 Down

B. 3 Down - The 2 Inside LB's are the Middle LBer's. Mike is strongside (TE) and Jack
is weakside (away TE). The 2 Outside LB's are Sam (Strong) and Will
(Weak).

FS $ 3-4: Odd Front

J M 3-4 Under Wink
3-4 Over Sink
W E N E S
3-4 Solid: Inside 3 covered

The $ is Safety To Strength (TE). The FS is the Safety Away from Strength (TE)

Note: 'Yo' motion (TE across) will not change out who we ID as Sam / Will but Mike
will remain Mike in a 4 Down front.

7. Other
A. Stances must be consistent - 2 point and 3 point. Be it run or pass. Be the same!

B. Proper splits - 1 1/2 feet and vertical alignment

C. See the defense - Safeties, tips, movements, dogs, blitzers, stunts, etc.

D. Take Off / Win Set on cadence

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 L.O.S. IDENTIFICATION / OPERATION
8. Field Zones and Levels of Defense

3rd Level à FS $

2nd Level à W M S
Alley / "BOX" Alley /
Support Support
"
1st Level à Area E T T E Area

The Box = Width = 2 men outside the edge players of offensive formation
Depth = 6 1/2 to 7 yards deep (LB level plus 1 1/2 yards)

The Alley = (Support) From edge of box to 1st WR - 5 to 6 yards deep support player area

1st Level = DL and LBer's on LOS

2nd Level = LB level (3 to 5 1/2 yards deep)

3rd Level = Secondary level

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 TAPE STUDY
1. Up Top

A. # of Linebackers on 2nd level (2 LB's vs. 3 LB's)

B. Secondary support pattern (Double High vs. Single High)

C. Where is TE / Formation strength

2. End Zone

A. Find TE - 4 Down vs. 3 Down

B. Where is the 3 Tech?

1. To TE = Over

2. To SE = Under

3. No 3 Tech = 3-4 or KC (Odd structure)

4. 2 3 Tech's = 40 (OC uncovered) or Solid / Bear (all covered inside)

3. Linebacker Alignment - Dink, Wink, Sink

4. FS / S in or near box

5. Movement, Dog, Blitz tips - Alignment, Stance, etc.

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 STANCE & SPLITS
1. 3 Point Stance (Post Foot = Inside Foot / Kick Foot = Outside Foot)

A. Feet = Slightly past shoulder width – Comfortable spread. Toes slightly open –
Weight on in-steps. Stagger OG: Kick toe to mid-point of post foot. Stagger OT:
Kick toes to heel of post foot or slightly deeper. Heels slightly off ground. Balance
weight through in-steps to crotch – Must be able to step in any direction. Align
square to LOS – straight downfield.

B. Power Producing Angles = ‘Z’ in the knee by bending in the hips, knees, and
ankles. Knees just over toes.

C. Arm & Hand = Kick hand extends down so pinky finger is aligned with big toe of
kick foot. All 5 fingers on the ground with no more than 20% weight on down hand.
Off wrist / forearm rests on top of post thighboard.

D. Shoulders / Back / Butt = Shoulders are square to LOS. Back is straight (no
hump) on a slight incline. Head is up – See the defense through eyebrows.

E. Important = We must be balanced in our stance. We cannot tip run or pass.

2. 2 Point Stance
A. Same mentality as the 3 Point Stance only that the kick hand is placed on top of
thighboard. Again, we must be balanced and square and can’t tip run or pass
with an extended stagger.

B. When do you use a 2 Point Stance: (subject to change)

1. OT’s to open end (no adjacent TE next to you)
2. All 2nd & 7+
3. All 3rd & 2+
4. 2 Minute and Gun formations

C. **Note – OT’s are in charge of telling OG’s when to use 2 Point stance
(“We’re Up” on way to LOS).

D. Splits Vertical
1. ‘Off’ – Eyes through beltline of Center (our normal alignment).
2. ‘On’ – Down hand on toe of Center.
3. ‘Crowd’ take all the ball with off hand (Goal Line / Short Yardage).

E. Splits Lateral
1. ‘Normal’ – 18 inches (1½ feet)
2. ‘Tite’ – 1 foot (Goal Line / Short Yardage)
3. ‘Wide’ – 2 to 2½ feet (Game Plan)

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 STANCE & SPLITS
3. Center Stance & Snap
A. Stance = Feet aligned parallel – Slightly wider than shoulders. Knees out over feet
(open crotch). Toes straight or slightly open. Back is flat. Head and eyes are up.

B. The Ball & Grip = Ball slightly over right eye – Extend to create neutral zone
(create separation of DL). Laces are up with thumb across top of laces (grip top 1/3
of ball).

C. The Snap =
1. Pump the ball up (not back). Think ‘start the lawnmower’.
2. Keep wrist locked – There will be a natural ¼ turn.
3. Snap forearm should ‘brush’ thighboard.
4. Fill the QB’s top hand.
5. Snap and step at the same time.

4. Run Blocking – Chest over Knee, Knee over Toe

A. Leverage = 2 types: Pad under Pad, Hands Inside (next page)

B. Fit Position / Alignment (next page)

C. Take Off – Come off the ball

D. ‘2 Step Down, Strike’ = 2nd step on ground before contact

E. Bring (Uncoil) Your Hips but never ‘roll’ hips all the way through.

F. Lift / Strain and ‘Run Your Feet’ through defender.

5. Drive / Base Block – Middle or # Aiming Point / Landmark

A. Up and Out with 1st step to landmark. Crease elbows.

B. 2nd step down on contact. Bring hands to strike.

C. Heels of hands through breast plates – Eyes fit behind hands under defenders chin.
Never lead / block with head.

D. Lift and strain through defenders chest.

E. Run feet to finish.

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 PROPER ALIGNMENT
Alignment of hitting position parallel to our desired line of force.

BLOCKING SURFACE
Hat / Hands

POWER SOURCE
Hips
Legs

Feet are the wheels

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 PROPER USE OF LEVERAGE
Definition: Strike an initial blow at a point.
1. Low enough to create a lifting force on the defender.

2. Close enough to neutralize his charge.

3. The force must be continued to get defender on his heels so he is unable to make a
counter move.

4. Hit up through the defender.

5. Line of force – 45 degree angle up and through a defender that we channel all our
force.

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CORE 1 ON 1 BLOCKING TECHNIQUES
DRIVE (BASE) BLOCK: (used at POA)
Lead step (up and out) to get to PS #
landmark. Bring 2nd step to get ‘shoes outside
of shoes’. Hat is past mid-line on PS # - Hands
in breast plates. Lift, strain, and run your feet.
Cover defender square.

REACH BLOCK: (used at POA)

Lead (up and out) or wedge (back and out)
step to get to PS armpit landmark. Understand
footwork will depend on width of defender.
Bring 2nd step to crotch of defender for far heel.
Hat is in armpit with backside through sternum.
Must win backside hand! Lift, strain, and run
your feet.

GAP BLOCK: (used at POA)

Gap (lateral inside with open toe) step up and
in to crotch of defender. Bring 2nd step to
balance. Landmark is through near crease of
neck. Post hand in sternum (stop penetration)
and kick hand in near armpit (stop lateral
pursuit). Lift, strain, and bring your feet.

PRESS CUT-OFF BLOCK: (used backside of

inside play away)
Lead step (up and out) to get to PS #
landmark. Bring 2nd step to get ‘shoes inside of
shoes’. Hat is past mid-line on PS #. Hands in
breast plates. Lift, strain, and run your feet.
Cover defender square.

RIP CUT-OFF: (used backside of outside play

away)
Drop (post foot) cross over and rip backside
arm for PS armpit of defender. Run! Rip up
and through defender on (Banana) arcing
angle. When cutting backside, earhole must be
past PS thighboard (‘bite apple off far knee’).
‘Chop / cut on the rise’. See your face on
endzone camera.
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 BALTIMORE RAVENS
O-LINE AND TE RUN COMBINATIONS AND TECHNIQUES

CONTENTS:
1. RUN GAME OVERVIEW:
Outside Zone / Inside Zone / Gap Scheme / Lead Scheme /
Other Runs

2. ZONE SCHEMES:
Outside (Outside, Stretch, Boss, etc.)
Inside (Gut, Slant)

3. GAP SCHEMES:
Power (2 Back), Drill (1 Back)

4. LEAD / DRAW SCHEMES:

ISO (2 Back), Paint (1 Back)

5. OTHER:
Man Blocking (Truck, Tank)
Trap (0/1 Trap)

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 RUN GAME OVERVIEW
1. Outside Zone (Take Off, Stretch, Cut)

A. 2 Back or Diesel – All SE (Weak) plays start with S

1. 60/70 Outside – To TE, No lead Back, OC = Mike ID, CARI/Alerted/Tagged –

Possible ‘Man’ tag

2. 60/70 Boss – To TE, FB = Support, OC = Mike ID, CARI (‘44 call’ vs. Fist)

3. 60/70 Sponge – To TE vs. 3 Down defense. FB and TE ‘Sponge’ Sam/$.

OL = 3 Down + Mike & Will. H read Sam to DE.

4. 60/70 Arc – To TE, TE = Support (Arc = Boss Sam on LOS), FB = Sam,

OC = Mike ID, CARI (‘44 call’ vs. Fist)

5. 60/70 Release – Same as Arc with motion TE. Anticipate D-Line /

LB movement. OC later with call.

6. 70/60 Stretch – To SE, FB = Will, OC = Mike ID, CARI/Adjusted/Alerted/

Tagged – Ready for ‘Fist’ (FS) and ‘Spot’ (Slot formation) adjustment.

B. 1 Back (3 Wides/Diesel) – All SE (Weak) plays start with S

1. 60/70 Outside – Outside to TE 3x1 formation. TE blocks Sam.

OC = Mike ID (ready to ‘push’ vs. MLB+ to 3x1). CARI/Tagged.

2. ‘Box’ 60/70 Outside (Buckeye) – Outside to TE (use 1 Back - 2x2 and

3x1). OC = Block box defenders. 6 Box = Block Box, Mingo/Sift backside.
This is a Box rule run that will be Alerted or Tagged.

3. 70/60 S.O. – 1 Back to SE. OC ID = ‘Push’ to callside LB, must account for
widest online defenders (old O.P. rules). Want to run to 3 Man surface
(backside 3x1). Alerted/Tagged.

2. Inside Zone (Run B Gap, everyone at POA)

A. 2 Back or Diesel – All SE (Weak) plays start with S

1. 20/30 HB Belly – To TE, no lead Back, OC = Mike ID, CARI/Alerted/Tagged.

Possible ‘Man’ tag.

2. 30/20 Slant – To SE, FB = Will, OC = Mike ID, CARI/Adjusted/Alerted/

Tagged. Ready for ‘Fist’ (FS) and ‘Spot’ (Slot formation) adjustment.

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 RUN GAME OVERVIEW
B. 1 Back (3 Wides/Diesel)

1. ‘Box’ 20/30 Gut (Bison) – Gut to TE (use 1 Back – 3x1 or 2x2). OC block
box defenders. 6 Box = Block Box, Mingo backside. Will be called as Box
Rule run. Alerted / Tagged.

3. Gap Scheme (Run A Gap, Block the Backside)

A. 20/30 Power – 2 Back power to TE. PS combo works to last LB type in box. Tite,
square power pull. Alert to ‘Base’ tag vs. Over defense. CARI/Adjusted. Ready for
‘spot’ vs. Slot formation.

B. 20/30 Drill – 1 Back power to TE. This is a Box Rule run, block the 6 Man box. PS
combo works to 2nd LB, BSG pulls for 1st LB. Alerted/Tagged. Note: If Drill is called
as ‘CARI’ run (4 Minute) ready for ‘7’ call adjust vs. 7 Man box. Gap to the last LB
type in box, BSG Trap pull for EMOL.

4. Lead Scheme (Run A Gap, Everyone at POA)

A. 20/30 ISO – 2 Back Lead Draw to TE. OC = Will ID. FB = Mike. Cover on
playside, block the retrace DE’s. Adjusted/Alerted/Tagged. Ready for ‘spot’ adjust
(Slot formation).

B. 20/30 Lead – 2 Back downhill Lead to TE. OC = Will ID. FB = Mike. Adjusted /
Alerted / Tagged. Ready for ‘Spot’ adjustment (Slot formation).

C. 20/30 Paint – 1 Back Lead Draw to TE. This is Box Rule run, block the 6 man box.
TE blocks 1st LB, OC ID = 2nd LB’er. If 7 Man box, BST sift (T2). Alerted/Tagged.

5. Other Runs

A. 0/1 Trap – To TE, quick hitting trap to 3 Tech. 2 Back or 1 Back. Block Trap rules.
Ready ‘Zero’ call (7 Man box). Alerted.

B. 80/90 Truck – 3 Man side to TE. Toss, double crack, man blocked outside run.
CARI/Alerted.

C. 90/80 Tank – 2 Man side Weak. Toss, double crack, man blocked outside run.
CARI/Alerted.

D. Act 4 Draw – 2 Back draw to the TE of Act protection. Act assignments, work up to
Will LB. Alerted/Tagged. (On Hold)

E. 77/66 Slip Draw – 1 Back draw to split End. Run vs. 3 Man surface
(Guard bubble). Alerted/Tagged. (On Hold)
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 OUTSIDE ZONE: RUN & BLOCK ON THE ANGLE

Run & Cut Backside Run & Strength Callside

2 BACK or DIESEL:
60/70 Outside: To TE, No Lead Back, CARI / Alerted / Tagged

60/70 Boss: To TE, FB = Support, CARI (A:44 call)

60/70 Arc: To TE, TE = Support, CARI (A:44 call)

60/70 Sponge: To TE, TE and FB Zone Same to $, CARI

60/70 Release: To TE, TE = Motion / Support, CARI (A:44 call)

Note: Arc and Release = Boss with OLB (Sam) on L.O.S.

70/60 Stretch: To SE, FB = Will, CARI / Alerted / Adjusted / Tagged

(A: ’Fist’ / ’Spot’)

1 BACK or DIESEL:
60/70 Outside: Outside to TE (3x1). Core blocks outside assignments – Slot WR
blocks $. CARI / Tagged.

‘Box’ 60/70 Outside: Outside to TE (2x2). Core blocks Box defenders.

(Buckeye) WR = Man Over. CARI / Tagged / Alerted.

70/60 S.O.: Outside to SE. O-Line ‘push’ playside. Alerted / Tagged.

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 OUTSIDE ZONE OVERVIEW
Overview:
1. Eliminate negative runs (RB back to LOS before being touched).
2. Increase yards per carry.

How:
1. Create width and space for RB by moving the defense. The ball can and will run / hit
anywhere:
A. Stay PS on the angle.
B. Bounce outside (capture defense / pinch / sink defense).
C. Cut-up (defense stretch / expands).

Specifics:
1. Landmark is outside butt of callside TE (Ghost TE). Back runs and OL blocks on the angle.
Same page, same angle. Repetitive (looks the same every time) but the ball will hit
anywhere based on defensive reaction.

2. Up Front = 18” splits, aligned off ball. Takeoff! Landmark is PS armpit on Zone combos
(covered) and middle of DL (uncovered). Usually 3 step timing on Zone combos up to 2nd
level. Cover LB on PS # on the angle. Run and cut the backside – Head past thighboard.
Again, always block PS zone on angle of the Back. Stretch / displace / cut. Finish!

3. Running Back = 8 yard depth. Timing step. Landmark is the outside butt of (Ghost) TE.
Press your track to butt of TE. Read is 1st DL (outside in) to next DL inside. Press the LOS
(2 revolutions). Read hat of Down Linemen. 1 cut!

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OUTSIDE ZONE COMBINATION BLOCKING: Block on the angle of the
Back
A) Covered: Stick wedge step in ground and
drive 2nd step to crotch. Landmark is PS
B armpit. Must win backside hand.
Uncovered: Stick wedge step in ground and
drive 2nd step. Landmark is middle of DL.
X Always ‘see’ (peripheral) LB for run through.
Overtake color of DL.

BOX A – DL WIDEN:
Covered: Lift, strain, and run feet to keep
eyes through armpit. Stay on angle.
Uncovered: No color of DL to overtake by 3rd
step. Feed (push) DL over and drive up to LB
on angle. Block his PS #.

B) BOX B – DL HANGS INSIDE: (gets reached)

Covered: Drive on angle through armpit. One
B hand ‘feed’ DL inside. Stay on track to block PS
# of LB. Do not square up – Drive through DL
to LB on angle of the Back.
X
Uncovered: Run feet to overtake the color of
DL hanging inside. Dive head across – Stay on
angle of the Back. Run.

C) BOX C – DL SLANTS INSIDE:

Covered: Stay on angle of the Back up to PS
B # of LB.

X Uncovered: Overtake slanting DL.

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INSIDE ZONE: COVER SQUARE – EVERYONE AT POA

2 BACK or DIESEL:
20/30 Belly: To TE, No Lead Back, CARI / Alerted / Tagged

30/20 Slant: 2 Back to SE, FB = Will (A: ‘Spot’ and ‘Fist’), CARI / Adjusted / Alerted /
Tagged

1 BACK, DIESEL, or 3 WIDES:

‘Box’ 20/30 Belly: Gut to TE (2x2 or 3x1). Core blockers block the Box. WR = MDM.
(Bison) Alerted / Tagged.

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INSIDE ZONE COMBINATION BLOCKING: Ball will cut up & back –
Everyone at POA
A) Covered: Lateral / lead step to get helmet
past mid-line to PS # landmark. ‘Shoes RT of
B shoes’. Strike hands through breast plates.
Lift, strain, and run your feet.
Uncovered: Lateral step. Key head of DL for
X Slant / Pinch. Work straight up to LB. Cover LB
square on PS #.

BOX A – DL WIDEN:
Covered: Cover mid-line of DL. Drive feet to
widen hole.
Uncovered: Lateral step and up to cover LB
square on PS #.

B) BOX B – DL HANGS INSIDE: (gets reached)

Covered: Drive through PS ½ of DL. Look for
B color of LB to scrape over top.

Uncovered: Lateral step and 1 hand feet

X (bench press) DL to cover man. Stay square
through hole up to LB PS #.

C) BOX C – DL SLANTS INSIDE:

Covered: Carry DL down to uncovered man
B on 2nd step. Drive square through outside ½ of
DL up to PS # of LB (plug block).
X Uncovered: Key slant of DL and drive through
inside ½. Vertical push (plug) and overtake DL.

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 ZONE COMBINATION SUMMARY
Backside Playside
Single
D C B A Push Double Triple Quatro

TE T G G T TE

WG WG
Swoop
Scrape
Gas
Gang

Group

Bring It Zone It

2 MAN ZONES
Backside Playside
WG / TE = D TE / WG = Quatro
TE / OT = C OT / TE = Triple
OT / OG = B OG / OT = Double
OG / OC = A OG / OC = Single (LB over OC), Push (LB playside)

3 / 4 MAN ZONES
Playside = Gang = PSG, PST, TE vs. Guard bubble
Group = OC, PSG, PST, TE vs. Tackle bubble (Boss vs. Pirate)
Gas = OC, PSG, PST vs. Tackle bubble (Arc vs. Pirate)
Middle = Scrape = PSG, OC, BSG vs. 3 Tech callside
Backside = Swoop = OC, BSG, BST vs. 1 Tech callside

OTHER
Playside = Zone It = From OC to Wing - Everybody block PS Zone - No Combo's
Backside = Bring It = From BSG to Wing - Everybody block PS Zone - No Combo's

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ZONE SCHEME 2 MAN ZONES RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
Single (Big): 2 Man Zone combo by OC and
PSG on a DT and declared LB (Mike). Usually
M S S used vs. OC covered front. “Big’ (Outside
M
Zone) is understood.
N T E N T E
Ex: 20 Belly / 60 Outside

Double (Big): 2 Man Zone combo by PSG and

PST on a DE and declared LB (Mike). Used vs.
Guard uncovered front. ‘Big’ (Outside Zone) is
M M understood.
N E S N E S
Ex: 20 Belly / 60 Outside

Flare: 2 Man Zone combo by OC and PSG off a

wide 1 Tech vs. a Guard uncovered front. The
PSG will work / drag off the NG to the declared
M M
LB (Mike). Understand that a Flare can become
N E S N E S a zone between the PSG and PST if the DE
sinks (Flare reacts into a double). Usually used
with Inside Zone.

Triple (Big): 2 Man Zone combo by PSt and

TE on a DE and declared LB (Sam). Used vs.
Tackle uncovered front. ‘Big’ (Outside Zone) is
S S understood.
N T E N T E
Ex: 20 Belly / 60 Outside

(Also: Triple $: Triple blocking working to $)

Plug: 2 Man Zone double team by PSG and

PST on a DT and declared LB (Sam). Used vs.
Tackle uncovered front when Sam is in a
S position to dog the A Gap (can’t Triple). Used
S
primarily with Inside Zone.
N T E N T E
Ex: 20 Belly

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ZONE SCHEME 2 MAN ZONES RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
Rub: 2 Man Zone double team by PSG and
W M W M PST vs. Tackle uncovered front. Used primarily
with Outside Zone.
N T S N T S
Ex: 60 Outside / 60 Sponge

F F

Push: 2 Man Zone combo by OC and PSG on a

DT and declared LB (Will) who is aligned to the
M W M W playside. This is a ‘Push’ concept.

N T E N T E Ex: 60 S.O.

Quatro (Big): 2 Man Zone combo by TE and

wing off Sam LB and $. ‘Big’ (Outside Zone) is
M $ M $ understood.
N E S N E S

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ZONE SCHEME 2 MAN ZONES RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
BACKSIDE
A (Power): 2 Man Zone combo by OC and
BSG on NG and declared LB (Mike). Used vs.
M BSG uncovered fronts. ‘Power’ (Inside Zone) is
M
understood.
E N E N
Ex: 20 Slant / 60 Boss

A Block: Vs. declared LB (Mike) aligned

W M callside of OC. Here OC blocks thin through NG
W M and Will ‘bounce’ up to Mike. BSG must hunt.
N T E N T ‘Power’ (Inside Zone) is understood.

OC: "BOUNCE” OC: "BOUNCE”

B (Power): 2 Man Zone combo by BSG and

BST on DT and declared LB (Will). Used vs.
W BSG covered fronts. ‘Power’ (Inside Zone) is
W
understood.
E T N T N

B Block: Vs. declared LB (Will) aligned callside

of BSG. BSG blocks thin through DT and will
W W ‘bounce’ up to Will. BST must hunt.
E T N E T N

OG: "BOUNCE OG: "BOUNCE

B Block: Vs. declared LB Sam aligned

backside of BST. Here BSG blocks thick
through DT and Will push vertical. BST enters
S M S M square on ½ the man true double drill. Inside
E T N E T N Zone.

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ZONE SCHEMES 2 MAN ZONE RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
BACKSIDE
C (Power): 2 Man Zone combination by BST /
BSTE on DE to folding Sam LB. Used vs. Guard
M bubble fronts. ‘Power’ (Inside Zone) is
M understood.
S E N S E N
Ex: 20 Slant / 60 Outside

C ($): A C block which is responsible for a

(Low) Safety.
$
M
S E N

D (Power): 2 Man Zone combination by BSTE

/ BSWG of Sam LB to $. ‘Power’ (Inside Zone)
$ is understood.

S E N

Chase: Term for BST path and technique to

BSLB (Will) on Outside Zone away. BST will
W M ‘chase’ through heels of inside DT / NG to put
E N him on proper angle to fast flow LB.

EX: 60 OUTSIDE

Sift: Term to tell BST to ‘take 2’ by blocking

NKL/LB through DE to next rotating defending.
M
E N

LT: SIFT (LEVELS)

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ZONE SCHEME 2 MAN ZONES RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
BACKSIDE
‘Mingo’: Call to man block BSG /BST on Down
W W Lineman and have FB / F block Will LB.

E T N E N Ex: 60 Outside Man

Note: ‘Mingo’ is term used at LOS to block

man.

‘Post / Fan’ (Mingo): Vs. 3-4, BSG / BST

J M Post/Fan Will LB. FB / F blocks Jack LB.
W E N E S
Ex: 60 Outside Man

Note: ‘Mingo’ is term used at LOS to block

man.

Tubb: Call on backside with TE off the ball.

M W Used vs. Guard bubble front. BST will Mingo
T E DE with TE wrapping through LB gap for Mike
S E N
to folding Sam.

Y Ex: 60 Stretch with Tubb

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ZONE SCHEME 3/4 MAN ZONES RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
Gang: 3 Man Zone between PSG / PSTE / TE
vs. Guard bubble to Mike. Used when
M anticipate Sam / End pinch inside.
W
E T N E S (‘Double’ goes to ‘Gang’.)

Ex: 60 Boss / Outside

Gas: 3 Man Zone between OC / PSG / PST vs.

W Tackle bubble / 3 Tech to Mike or Will. Use
M $ when anticipate an End Pinch / ‘Pirate’.
E T N T E
(‘Scrape’ and Mingo goes to ‘Gas’.)

EX: 70 STRETCH EX: 60 ARC

Group: 4 Man Zone between OC / OG / OT /

TE vs. Tackle bubble when anticipate ‘Pirate’.
Sam fill, Mike over TO.
W M S
E N T E (‘Scrape’ and ‘Triple’ goes to ‘Group’.)

Ex: 60 Boss / Outside

Scrape: 3 Man Zone between PSG / OC / BSG

vs. a 3 Tech and backside 1 Tech to the Mike
M M LB.
N T N T E
(‘Single’ + ‘A’ = ‘Scrape’)

Ex: 60 Outside

Swoop: 3 Man Zone between OC / BSG / BST

vs. a 3 Tech and a callside 1 Tech to Will LB.
W W
(‘A’ + ‘B’ = ‘Swoop’)
E T N E T N
Ex: 60 Boss / Outside

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ZONE SCHEME 3/4 MAN ZONES RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
Zone It: Call for everyone on callside to Zone
(reach) their playside gap. All combinations are
off. Block your PS gap.
B S $
N E S N T E

Bring It: Call for everyone on backside to

zone (Reach) their playside gap. All
combinations are off. Cutoff your PS gap.
$ M
S E M N T S E T T
‘Zone It’ = Automatic ‘bring it’

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GAP SCHEME: RUN IN A GAP – BLOCK THE BACKSIDE

20/30 Power: 2 Back Power to TE, CARI (A: ‘Spot’, ‘Base’ call)

20/30 Drill: 1 Back Power to TE. Box rule run – Block 6 in the Box. Alerted /
Tagged. Note: If ‘CARI”, alert ‘Seven’ call (7 in box).

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GAP SCHEME COMBINATION BLOCKING: Block the backside –
Back runs A Gap
A) Covered: Gap or timing step (up and down)
based on width of DL. 2nd step up-field to
B B crotch. Slam (take chunk) through inside half
with heel of hand and top of pad. Bounce off
through heels of next DL inside to BSLB.
X Always block PSLB run through and force BSLB
over top.
Uncovered: Gap step with open toe. Get 2nd
step on the ground. Landmark is backside eye
through middle (throat) of DL. Inside hand on
far breast plate. Outside hand in near armpit.
Drive to get square if DL hangs or plays out.

BOX A – DL PLAYS STRAIGHT / OUT:

B) BOX B – DL SLANTS INSIDE:

Covered: Drive DL inside. Run your feet.
B
Uncovered: Drive through landmark and 1
hand feed DL inside. Stay on path to BSLB.
X Force BSLB over top.

C) BOX C – DL IS HEAD UP (SWIPE TECH):

Covered: Footwork to get ‘shoes inside shoes’
B of DL. Hands in breast plates. Drive square –
Run your feet.

X Uncovered: Gap step and get 2nd step down.

2 hand feet (strike) DL through near #. Feed
(knock) DL inside and work up to BSLB. Force
BSLB over top.

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 GAP SCHEME: POWER PULL
A) SKIP / SQUARE PULL:
** Must know if pulling to Guard covered (Over
defense) or Guard uncovered (Under defense)
W M S front.

N E Technique = 1 foot step with backside foot to

E T
mid-line of crotch (gain a little depth). Cross
over with 2nd step keeping hips and shoulders
square to LOS. Eyes on Mike LB. Enter vertical
through 1st hole past PSG. Chip through (PS
forearm / shoulder) any cloth / color on way to
1st LB in hole (Mike). Block LB on inside #.

BOX A – PSG COVERED / OVER DEFENSE:

Enter vertical off PSG in 1st hole.
B) BOX B – OVER DEFENSE with PINCH /
PIRATE:
W M S Square on pull with eyes on scraping LB. Feel
pinch / sinking DL and enter vertical – Tight off
TE’s block. This is the 1st hole to the playside
E N T E (defense is washed down).

C) BOX C – UNDER DEFENSE:

W M Pull square with depth. Look to enter vertical
off PSG. If there is a hole, take it (DE plays
out).
E T N E S

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LEAD SCHEME: RUN IN A GAP – EVERYONE AT POA

20/30 ISO: 2 Back – Lead Draw to the TE. Adjusted / Alerted / Tagged
(A: Spot, Slot formation).

20/30 Lead: 2 Back, downhill (hard ball) Lead scheme to TE. Adjusted / Alerted
/ Tagged (A: Spot, Slot formation).

20/30 Paint: 1 Back Draw to TE. Box rule run. Block 6 in the box. Alerted /
Tagged.

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LEAD SCHEME COMBINATION BLOCKING: True (Vertical) Double Team

A) Covered: Timing step (up and down) with foot away

from double teamer. Drive 2nd step through crotch of
DL. Block through ½ the man with heel of near hand
B and top of pad. Eyes off hip of DL for LB.
Uncovered: Gap step with open toe. Gets 2nd step
on the ground! Drive up through crotch on 3rd step
blocking through ½ the man with heel of near hand
and top of pad. Eyes off hip of DL for LB.
X IMPORTANT:
1. Shoe to shoe, hip to hip, shoulder to shoulder –
Square through ½ the man.
2. LB to Me – Feed (push) DL to partner and climb LB
square.
3. LB Away from Me – Accelerate feet to drive eyes
across and overtake DL.
BOX A – DL PLAYS STRAIGHT:

B) BOX B – DL SLANTS / LOOPS IN & OUT:

DL moves To Me = Drive to cover and run feet
out of hole.
B DL moves Away from Me = 1 hand feed and
work up to climb LB square.

C) BOX C – DL IN GAP ALIGNMENT:

Both blockers step with near foot to get shoe to
shoe on ½ the man. Step up and in to crotch
B of DL.

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 LEAD SCHEME: DRAW BLOCKING
A) OT’s: Always think T/E Twist. Vs. DE off pad
(edge / wide alignment) take short (1 foot) kick
W M S / sink with inside crease landmark (normal man
pass set). Lag on your landmark. Flatten any
inside move. As DE rushes up-field, club him
E N T E up-field on 2nd kick / sink. Pursue him to block
the retrace! If you cut DE on retrace, you will
slow down his pass rush the rest of the day –
Damn it. Block the retrace!!

OG’s: Always think T/E or E/T Twist. When

covered on PS of Draw, flat set at 22◦ angle.
Set on inside ½ and flatten any inside move.
Do not up kick into LOS – We want DT to read /
play pass.
B) OT’s: When covered by shaded DE, set flat on
22◦ as described for the Guard above.
W M
OG’s: On backside of Draw, always set with
inside footwork when shaded DT is on your
E T N E S pad. Think Twist / Games.

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 LEAD / GAP COMBINATION SUMMARY
Backside Playside

Flat Flat Yellow, Duce Trey,

Hinge Hinge Red Ace Doom Tram Quad

TE OT OG OG OT TE

Back / Down Duce / Down WG

WG

Back, Flat/Hinge, Slice Gap

2 MAN COMBOS
Backside Playside
WG / TE = Quad OC / OT = Back and Flat Hinge, Slice
TE / OT = Trey, Tram OC / OT = Red, Yellow (Lead Scheme)
OT / OG = Duce, Doom OG / OC = Ace

3 MAN COMBOS
Playside = Duce / Down = PSG, PRT, TE vs. Blanket look
Middle = Back Down = OC, PSG, PST vs. Solid / Bear

OTHER
Playside = Gap = All frontside Linemen block inside gap.

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GAP / LEAD SCHEMES RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
ACE: PSG / OC double team off NG to BSLB
W W (Will).

N T N

EX: 40 DRILL EX: 20 ISO

DEUCE: PSG / PST double team off DT (2 / 3

Tech) to BSLB (Will).
W M
N E Ex: 20 Power
E T
(PSG blocks Mike run through.)

DOOM: A Deuce block to the Mike LB.

M S
N T E

TREY: PST / TE double team off DE to BSLB

(Will).
W M
Ex: 20 Power
N E S
(PST blocks Mike run through.)

QUAD: PST / WG double team off DE / Sam

LB to Mike.
M S
Ex: Load 60 Power
N T E
(TE blocks Sam run through.)

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GAP / LEAD SCHEMES RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
SLICE: Area combinations by OC and BST off
a 3 Tech to BSLB. BST blocks B Gap (DT) and
W M S OC secures (block Back) DT on way to BSLB.
E N T E
Ex: 55 Stutter vs. Over Dink

FLAT HINGE: Technique used by BST on Gap

schemes. Footwork is shuffle / shuffle. Block
W W Flat on B Gap player.
E N E T N

VICE 3 TECH!

TOE: Call which blocks TE out vs. Choke /

Exchange look (Bear defense). FB will kick out
exchange player.
N T S E
Ex: 20 Power

OUT: Call by OT to have Tackle and TE block

out to next defender’s outside.
M
N T E S/$ Ex: 20 ISO

FAN: Call by OG to have Guard and Tackle

M block out to next defender’s outside.

T N E W Ex: 30 ISO

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GAP / LEAD SCHEMES RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
BACK DOWN: Call by Center to alert the PSG
/ PST that both Guards and the Center are
covered – Bear / Solid. Everyone must block
T N T their backside gap.

Ex: 20 Power

DEUCE / MINGO / CUT: Call by Center to

alert to keep Deuce block on and have the
W M backside Tackle cut the backside 3 Tech
adjustment often used on Goal Line.
E T N T E
Ex: 20 Power

DEUCE / DOWN: Call made by PST to TE to

tell him to Gap block DE by himself (no Trey
W M block). This is used vs. blanket looks. TE must
understand no Trey block.
N T E S
Ex: 20 Power

(PSG has Mike run through.)

BACK / GAP: Call by Center and PSG vs.

S Tackle bubble front to alert that Center must
M
block through NG because of the threat of a
W E N T E defender in a force position backside. Everyone
on callside must block backside gap.

Ex: 20 Power vs. Okie Sink Weak Dog

SLOW / BACK: Call by Center vs. 3-4 defense

to alert PSG / BST that he will take a chunk of
J M NG before blocking back.

W E N E S Ex: 20 Power

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GAP / LEAD SCHEMES RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
POST FAN: Call by OG to block out with OT
vs. 3-4 defense. OG fans out, OT kicks back
J J vertical to handle ‘Wox’, then fans out.

W E N W E N
Ex: 20 ISO

INK: Call by OT to have TE release for Sam LB

M S S on ISO. If LB is not in a blockable position for
TE, OT calls Plug and TE blocks DE.
T E T E
Ex: 20 ISO

PLUG
INK

ROUND: Call by BSG to tell BST to release to

Will LB on backside of ISO vs. Guard bubble.
W Center blocks NG.

E N Ex: 20 ISO

RED / YELLOW: Call by Center to double off

W M S backside DT to BSLB (Will). Called with Center
uncovered fronts.
E T T E
Red = Right
Yellow = Left
YELLOW (WILL)
Ex: 20 ISO

SORT: Call made by Center vs. 3-4 or in a 4

Down when Mike is in the ‘Hole’. OL will area
M J M block the defensive front. React to movement
and block them once they have declared
T T E N E themselves (‘Read Color’).

Ex: Box 20 Paint

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 OTHER RUNS
1. 0/1 Trap – To TE, quick hitting trap to TE. 1 Back or 1 Back. Block Trap rules. Ready
‘Zero’ call (7 Man box). Alerted.

2. 80/90 Truck – 3 Man side to TE. Toss, double crack, man blocked outside run.
CARI/Alerted.

3. 90/80 Tank – 2 Man side Weak. Toss, double crack, man blocked outside run.
CARI/Alerted.

4. Act 4 Draw – 2 Back draw to the TE of Act protection. Act assignments, work up to Will
LB. Alerted/Tagged. (On Hold)

5. 77/66 Slip Draw – 1 Back draw to split End. Run vs. 3 Man surface
(Guard bubble). Alerted/Tagged. (On Hold)

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MAN / TRAP / OTHER SCHEMES RAVENS RUN TECH & COMBINATIONS
POP: Call by OC to pull for Mike LB. PSG
W M blocks NG. Used vs. Guard bubble fronts vs.
Wide / 2I NG.
T N E S
Ex: 80 Army (Truck)

CAR: Call by OC to pull for Mike LB when Mike

S is plussed to the play call. Used vs. a Tackle
M C bubble front. Here Mike is too wide for Center
N T E to zone up to.

Ex: 80 Truck

TEX: Call by PST to cross block with TE vs. 5

Tech and 9 Tech Sam. PSG usually has ‘If’ pull
M for Mike LB. Used on man blocked outside
N E S plays.

TUG: Call by PSG to pull man blocked outside

plays to Tackle bubble.
M S
N T E

TABB: Call by PSG on Trap when DT is head

up to inside the Guard. Here PST blocks BSLB
W M W M with PSG on PSLB.
N T E T T E
Ex: 0 Trap

NORMAL TRAP "TABB" CALL

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 BALTIMORE RAVENS
O-LINE AND TE PASS COMBINATIONS AND TECHNIQUES

CONTENTS:
1. “Must’s” – Protecting the A Gaps – Alignments and Pass Sets –
Edge and Wide Alignments

2. Launch Point Overview – Specific Protection Overview

3. Mike (Base) and Mike with Dual Protections Technique and

Combinations

4. Turn (Area) / Will Declaration and Full Turn Protections

Technique and Combinations

5. Run Action Protections Technique and Combinations

6. Defense Adjust and Reactions: Mug LB’s – SIN – Level – DOBO

– Solid and Bear Defense

7. Screen Blocking and Technique

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PASS PRO: 4 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW

1. FORMATION STRUCTURE:

2 Back = Pro or Slot

1 Back = 2x2 vs. 3x1

2. # of MEN in PROTECTION:

5 Man – 6 Man – 7 Man – 8 Man

3. DECLARATION:

Mike / Mike with Dual to Call (Strong / Weak)

Turn / Full Turn
Run Action

4. LAUNCH POINT:

3 Step (Quick) = 4½
5 Step (Firm) = 6½
7 Step (D) = 8½
Run Action = QB: A/B Gap, Out of Pocket, etc..

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 DROP BACK / POCKET PASS

WALL OF POCKET (FIRM)

EDGE EDGE
(STRETCH) (STRETCH)

Q
LP

PASS PRO EMPHASIS:

« Mirrored Footwork – In pass pro, your 2nd foot (be it Post or Kick) must Mirror (same
width and depth) as your 1st foot (be it Post or Kick).

« OT’s (and OG’s) must stay square to the LOS while the rusher is below you. You
can only turn to hips / shoulders to the sideline once the rusher has cleared your
outside hip.

« Pass blocking is chest behind knees / knees behind toes. Run blocking is chest
over knees / knees over toes.

« Hands should be carried in a ½ way break with hands always above elbows.
Kick and Post hand should be staggered like Kick and post foot (Kick hand over Kick
pocket). Thumbs are together with heels of hands facing out.

« We must be aggressive with our hands in countering arm-bar rush in our chest
(chop / trap it off).

« On Turn protections, we will turn to Will LB + #4. This will allow us to pick up the 1st
3 (of 4) rushers to the Turn side. Always be ready to turn to the slot if a slot WR is to
the Turn.

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 DEFENSIVE ALIGNMENTS & PASS SETS

1 2 3 E W
RT Side Lineman

(1 Man) (2 Man)
(Removed) (Removed)

1 Set: (Inside Shade) Post / Kick Footwork

2 Set: (Head Up) Post Footwork (Hold Kick)

3 Set: (Outside Shade) Kick Post Footwork

Off Pad: Edge / Wide Alignment: Set based on protection and launch point.
Vertical / Angle / 45◦ / Flat

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O-LINE PASS SETS & EDGE / WIDE ALIGNMENT

DE Left Tackle

Flat Set (22◦)

Mid-Line Set

45◦ Set

Angle Set (70◦) Vertical Set

Vertical Set: Man sets / Pocket protections

Examples: Mustang, Scat, Key, Callside of Ace

Angle Set: A) Set with Turn (Leo / Lawn) to you

B) Ability to use when man setting

Mid-Line Set: Ability to use callside (man side) of Act

45◦ Set: Callside of Run Action. Example: Slant Pass

Flat Set: Set used for Quick (3 step) protection

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 PROTECTING THE A GAPS (2 WAYS)
1. IN CALL 2. HARD CALL
W S

E T N T E

"IN "
"HARD"
Use: H Use: F
1. Base side (QB Under) by game plan. 1. Base side (QB Under) by game plan.

2. Man side of turn (Qk Ace, Ace). 2. Man side of turn (Act).

3. Dual side.

GENERAL RULES:

1. ‘Quick’ Protections (3 step drop) are always ‘In’ calls. Never Hard calls.

2. No ‘In’ or ‘Hard’ calls in Gun except for Quick Protections (3 step).

3. TB Protector = In calls.
FB Protector = Hard calls.

4. OL must signal. Tap butt.

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 OL PROTECTION OVERVIEW
QB Launch Points
1. ‘Quick’ = 3 Step. 4½ yard launch. Quick indicates protection is a 3 step drop.
** Always In call Quick protection. **
A. Does not matter if the QB is in Gun or Under Center. ‘Quick’ = In calls vs. Mug
LBer‘s.

B. Does not matter if Base side, Man side, or Dual side. ‘Quick’ = In calls vs. Mug
LB. (Understand that a Dual side (Big Dual) is obviously an In call regardless of
Quick becauase there is no protecting Back.)

C. ‘K’ = 3 step with OL cuts. ‘In’ calls apply vs. Mug LBer‘s.

D. Quick protections (3 step – 4½ launch):

1. Quick Ace = 6 Man Turn called Strong

2. Quick Axe = 6 Man Turn called Weak

3. Quick Charlie = 7 Man (with TE) Turn called Strong (2 Back formations, 1
Back = 2x2)

4. Quick Charlie Box = 7 Man (with TE) Turn called Strong (1 Back = 3x1)

5. Quick Fire/Lite = 6 Man Full Turn called Strong / Weak

6. Quick Fire/Lite Extra = 7 Man (with TE) Full Turn called Strong

7. Quick Scat = 6 Man Mike Dual Strong (Sam) called Strong

2. ‘Firm’ = 5 Step. 6½ yard launch

A. Firm is a term to indicate that a protection with a normal 8½ yard launch (7 step)
has been changed to a 6½ yard launch (5 step).

3. ‘D’ = 7 Step. 8½ yard launch.

A. D is a term to indicate that a protection with a normal 6½ yard launch (5 step) has
been changed to a 8½ yard launch (7 step).

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 OL PROTECTION OVERVIEW
Specific Overview
1. Mike Declarations / Base Protections
A. Rip/Liz = 7 Man called Strong (Base defense)
1. Form = 2 Back - All
2. LP = 8½ yards, Firm = 6½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie either way (Will or Sam)

B. Bronco Strong RT/LT = 7 Man called Strong to Slot vs. Sub

1. Form = 2 Back, Split or Gun
2. LP = 6½ yards, D = 8½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie either way (Will or NS)

C. Mustang RT/LT = 7 Man Gun formation called to Slot (Sub defense)

1. Form = Gun RT/LT (3 Wides / 2 Back)
2. LP = 8½ yards
3. ADJ = None (Backs scan / plus)

D. Bronco Weak LT/RT = 7 Man called Weak away from Slot; Will ID vs. Sub
1. Form = Gun RT/LT (2 Back / 3 Wides)
2. LP = 6½ yards, D = 8½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie to Man side (Mike)

E. Bronco Weak (LT/RT) Hot = 6 Man called Weak away from Slot; Will ID vs. Sub
1. Form = Gun RT/LT (2 Back / 3 Wides)
2. LP = 6½ yards, Quick = 4½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie to Man side (Mike)
4. Note: TE on ball 3x1 = Area backside with TE – No adjustments

F. Pony LT/RT = 8 Man called Weak away from Slot; Will ID vs. Sub
1. Form = Gun RT/LT (2 Back / 3 Wides)
2. LP = 8½ yards
3. ADJ = None

2. Mike and Duals = Strong: ID = Mike and (N) Sam; Weak: ID = Mike and Will
A. Scat RT/LT = 6 Man – Dual to callside
1. Form = 2 Back – Pro, 1 Back – 3x1 (Mercedes/Lincoln), 2x2 (Rocket/Laser)
2. LP = 6½ yards, Quick = 4½ yards, D = 8½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie (Weak, Base side) to Will; Alert to Rake/Lawn to Sam Pro
– 2 Back; 1 Back – 3x1
4. Note: Scat – PSG bubble = Ricky/Lucy; Over defense with Mike + =
Rake/Lawn to Sam / NS (GP)

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 OL PROTECTION OVERVIEW
Specific Overview
B. Key RT/LT = 6 Man called Strong with Dual Weakside
1. Form = 2x2
2. LP = 8½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie either way; Alert ‘Double/Double’ vs. 3 Down

C. Gone LT/RT = 5 Man potential straighten to Mike, called Strong and Weak
1. Form = All
2. LP = 6½ yards, Quick = 4½ yards
3. ADJ = Will ID – Roger/Louie to Mike, Mike ID – Roger/Louie either way.

D. Scan RT/LT = 6 Man called Strong (Back scan)

1. Form = 1 Back – 3x1 (Sub defense)
2. LP = 6½ yards, Quick = 4½ yards, D = 8½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie (Weak, Base side) to Will
4. Note: Scan – PSG bubble = Ricky/Lucy; Over Defense = Always Hole Mike,
Back will scan

3. Turn Protections – ID = Most threatening LB/DB away from call.

A. Ace RT/LT = 6 Man Turn called Strong
1. Form = 2 Back – Pro and Slot, 1 Back – 3x1 and 2x2
2. LP = 6½ yards, Quick = 4½ yards, D = 8½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie to Man side (Mike); Lawn/Rake to Turn side (#4)

B. Axe LT/RT = 6 Man Turn called Weak

1. Form = 2 Back – Pro, 1 Back – 3x1
2. LP = 6½ yards, Quick = 4½ yards, D = 8½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie to Man side (Mike or Will)

C. Act (2/3) = 7 Man Turn (Play Action) called Strong

1. Form = 2 Back – Pro and Slot
2. LP = 8½ yards over PSG, Firm = 6½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie to Man side (Mike); Lawn/Rake to Turn side (#4)

E. Act (5/4) Weak = 7 Man Turn (Play Action) called Weak

1. Form = 2 Back – Pro and Slot
2. LP = 8½ yards over PSG, Firm = 6½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie to Man side (Mike); Lawn/Rake to Turn side (#4)

D. Charlie (RT/LT) (4/5) = 7 Man (1 Back + TE) Turn called Strong

1. Form = 2 Back – Pro and Slot, 1 Back – 3x1 (‘Box’ tag) and 2x2
2. LP = 8½ yards, Firm = 6½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie to Man side (Mike); Lawn/Rake to Turn side (#4)
4. Note: Charlie 4/5 = Play Action, QB over PSG; Sell run callside
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 OL PROTECTION OVERVIEW
Specific Overview
F. Ace (RT/LT) Hot = 5 Man always Turn (Will + 1) called Strong
1. Form = 2 Back – Pro, 1 Back – 3x1
2. LP = 6½ yards
3. ADJ = Roger/Louie to Man side (Mike)

4. Full Turns = ID = Widest backside defender

A. (R) Fire = 6 Man called Strong or Weak
1. Form = 2 Back – All, 1 Back – All
2. LP = 6½ yards, Quick – 4½ yards
3. ADJ = None
4. Note: R = Run Action; QB over PSG

B. Fire/Lite Extra = 7 Man (1 Back + TE) called Strong

1. Form = 2 Back – All, 1 Back – All
2. LP = 8½ yards, Quick = 4½ yards
3. ADJ = None

C. Fire/Lite Max = 7 Man (2 Back), 3rd Down, called Weak or Strong

1. Form = Gun RT/LT (2 Back / 3 Wides)
2. LP = 8½ yards, Quick – 4½ yards
3. ADJ = None

D. Important:
1. Full Turns work to widest defender away from call (Fire = Lester, Lightning =
Ralph) with the Turn starting with callside OT.

2. Callside OT can Base call / adjust vs. Empty B Gap on Fire/Lite and Fire/Lite
Max. No Base call on R Fire/Lite or Fire/Lite Extra.

3. Quarterback will never adjust / redeclare a Full Turn.

5. Run Action (Zone)

A. Slant Pass RT/LT = 8 Man called Weak (Inside Zone)
1. Form = 2 Back (Base defense)
2. LP = 6½ yards, Over Guard
3. ADJ = None – Can be alerted / checked

B. Stretch Pass RT/LT = 8 Man called Weak (Outside Zone)

1. Form = 2 Back (Base defense)
2. LP = 8½ yards, Over Tackle
3. ADJ = None – Can be alerted / checked

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 OL PROTECTION OVERVIEW
Specific Overview
C. Gut/Belly Pass RT/LT = 8 Man called Strong (Inside Zone)
1. Form = 2 Back, 1 Back – Duce
2. LP = 6½ yards, Over Guard
3. ADJ = None – Can be alerted / checked
4. Note: Gut Man Pass – Mingo backside, FB on Will LB

D. Outside Pass RT/LT = 8 Man called Strong (Outside Zone)

1. Form = 2 Back, 1 Back – Duce
2. LP = 8½ yards, Over Tackle
3. ADJ = None – Can be alerted / checked
4. Note: Outside Man Pass – Mingo backside, FB on Will LB

E. Waggle RT= 7 Man called Weak or Strong – Always called RT – Block Slant Pass
1. Form = 2 Back – Any, 1 Back – 2x2 and 3x1
2. LP = 8½ yards, Over Tackle / B Gap
3. ADJ = None – Can be alerted
4. Note: Extra = 8 Man Pro / Extra blocker to call. Plus = 8 Man Pro / Plus
blocker away from call.

6. Run Action (Gap)

A. Stutter Pass (RT) = 8 Man called Weak
1. Form = 2 Back (All), 1 Back (Triple / Flank)
2. LP = 8½ yards over PSG
3. ADJ = Non

B. Trap Pass LT/RT = 7 Man called Weak or Strong

1. Form = 1 Back (2x2)
2. LP = 6½ yards over PSG
3. ADJ = None; Can be alerted / checked

C. Power Pass LT/RT = 8 Man called Weak

1. Form = 2 Back
2. LP = 4½ yards
3. ADJ = Non

D. Drill Pass = 7 Man called Strong

1. Form = 1 Back (2x2 or 3x1)
2. LP = 8½ yards over PSG
3. ADJ = None; Can be alerted / checked

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 OL PROTECTION OVERVIEW
Specific Overview
7. Out of Pocket
A. Naked RT/LT = 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 Man
1. Over take Zone away from call. Drop, cross over, and run forest run!
Block the ‘high side’ – Never beat up field. QB out of the pocket.

B. Speed / Sprint = Block PS Zone to assignment. QB out of pocket.

1. Sprint RT/LT = To Back, Away from TE. Quicker throws. Little firmer.
2. Speed RT/LT = To TE, Away from Back. Longer throws.
3. Water Fall backside on Speed / Sprint (GP).

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 POCKET PASS PROTECTION
Mike Declaration

● 4 Down Front = Mike is the middle of the three Linebackers with the Linebacker count
starting to the strength call.

● 3 Down Front = Mike / Jack are the inside two Linebackers with the Linebacker count
starting to the strength call.

The Offensive Line will block the 4 Bigs or 3 Bigs and the Linebacker, or Linebackers, that are
declared.

Note: Rule is for all defensive personnel groups.

4 Down Linemen 3 Down Linemen

W M S
J M

E T T E
W E N E S

Base Side Base Side Base Side Base Side

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BASE BASE
WEAK MIKE DECLARATION – BASE CONCEPTS STRONG
A) OVER B) OVER
W M M S #4
#4 E N N T E

HOLE M HOLE M

C) UNDER D) UNDER
W M
#4 #4
E T N N E S

RIGGIN

E) A GAP F) A GAP
W M S

E T N N T E
"IN" HARD
(GP) (GP)
(QB UNDER)
(QB UNDER)

G) 3-4 H) 3-4
J M
#4 #4
W E N N E S

RIGGIN(GP)
FAN(GP)
(A: FAN)
(A: LEGGIN)

I) UNDER BEAR J) OVER BEAR

#4 W M FS M
#4
E T N T $ S W E T T S E

5 DOWN 5 DOWN
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 BASE PROTECTIONS – MIKE DECLARATION
R) JACK RT RIP PROTECTION vs. UNDER WINK

FS $
W M
#4
C T N E S
#4
C
E
Y
RIGGIN M
Q

F
BASE SIDE: BASE SIDE:
SITE = Vs. Will + #4 H SITE = Vs. Sam + #4
RE-ID = ‘Louie’ to Will vs. Will + #4 RE-ID = Roger to Sam vs. Sam + #4

3W) GUN RT MUSTANG RT vs. NICKEL 4-2

FS $
#5
#4 W M
C NS C
E T T E

Y
HOLE R M

H F
BASE SIDE (with Plus): Q BASE SIDE (with Scan):
SITE vs. Zero Non-Hot. Site vs. Zero.
RE-ID = None RE-ID = None
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 BASE PROTECTIONS – MIKE DECLARATION
3W) SPLIT LT BRONCO STRONG LT vs. NICKEL 4-2

$ FS
#4
NS M W #4

C C
E T N E

Y Q
HOLE L M
F H
BASE SIDE: BASE SIDE:
SITE = Vs. NS + #4 SITE = Vs. Will + #4
RE-ID = ‘Louie’ to NS vs. NS + #4 RE-ID = Roger to Will vs. Will + #4

3W) GUN RT BRONCO WEAK LT vs. NICKEL 4-2 OVER

Note – Bronco Weak is a Base protection that has a Will declaration.

FS $
#4 W M
C NS C
E T T E

HOLE W Y

H Q F
DECLARATION SIDE: BASE SIDE (Mike to NS):
Non-Hot SITE = Vs. Mike + NS or $.
RE-ID = None RE-ID = Roger to Mike vs. Mike + NS or $

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 POCKET PASS PROTECTION
Mike Declaration Rule – Dual Strong

● 4 Down Front = Offensive Line blocks 4 Down and Mike and Sam. Back blocks Will.

● 3 Down Front = Offensive Line blocks 3 Down and Jack or Will and Dual's Mike to Sam.
Back blocks Jack.

Note: Rule is for all defensive personnel groups.

4 Down Linemen 3 Down Linemen

W M S J M

E T T E W E N E S

Base Side Dual Side Base Side Dual Side

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 POCKET PASS PROTECTION
Mike Declaration Rule – Dual Weak

● 4 Down Front = Offensive Line blocks 4 Down and Mike and Will. Back blocks Sam.

● 3 Down Front = Offensive Line blocks 3 Down and Mike or Sam and Dual's Jack to Will.

Note: Rule is for all defensive personnel groups.

4 Down Linemen 3 Down Linemen

W M S J M

E T T E W E N E S

Dual Side Base Side Dual Side Base Side

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DUAL DUAL
WEAK MIKE DECLARATION – DUAL CONCEPTS STRONG
A) OVER B) UNDER
M M
W
E N N E S

RICKY
LUCY

C) UNDER D) OVER
W M M S

E T N E N T E
BIG DUAL BIG DUAL
(ALERT IN) (RIGGIN M) (HOLE M) (ALERT IN)

E) A GAP F) A GAP
W M S

E T N N T E

IN
(QB GUN) (QB UNDER) IN

G) 3-4 H) 3-4
J M
W E N N E S
LUCY
RICKY

I) UNDER BEAR J) UNDER BEAR

W M W M

T $ E T N E $ S
E T E S

BIG DUAL 5 DOWN BIG DUAL

5 DOWN
(A: LESTER)

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 BASE PROTECTIONS – DUAL to Call
R) JACK RT SCAT RT PROTECTION vs. UNDER WINK
FS $
W M
#4
C N E S C
E T
Y
Q
RICKY

F
BASE SIDE (WEAK): H DUAL SIDE (STRONG):
SITE = Will + #4 HOT = Off 2 of 3 (M/S/$) (takes 2)
RE-ID = ‘Louie’ to Will vs. Will + #4 RE-ID = Roger to Sam (M+S)
Roger to $ (S+$)

R) JACK LT SCAT LT PROTECTION vs. OVER DINK

$ FS
S M W
C #4 C
E T N E
Y
(BIG DUAL) HOLE M
Q
F

H
DUAL SIDE (STRONG) (SCAN) BASE SIDE (WEAK):
HOT = Off Sam or $ (takes 1) (Back Scan) SITE = Will + #4
RE-ID = Louie Sam or $ RE-ID = Roger to Will vs. Will + #4
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 MIKE DECLARATION – DUAL STRONG
R/3W) TRIPLE / TWINS RT SCAT RT (MERCEDES) PROTECTION vs. OVER
WINK
FS $
W M
#4
C N S/NS C
E T E
Y
HOLE M BIG DUAL F

(SCAN)

H
BASE SIDE (WEAK) Q DUAL SIDE (STRONG):
SITE = Will + #4 HOT = Off Sam or $ (takes 1) (Back scan)
RE-ID = ‘Louie’ to Will vs. Will + #4 RE-ID = Roger Sam or $

R/3W) TRIPLE / TWINS RT SCAT RT (MERCEDES) PROTECTION vs. OVER

WINK QB – ‘Rake’ S / NS (take Mike in Turn). HB back no scan.

FS $
W M
C S/NS
#4
C
E T T E
Y
RAKE S/NS (TAKE MIKE IN TURN) F
BASE SIDE (WEAK): DUAL SIDE with RAKE (STRONG):
SITE = Will + #4 H HOT = Off 2 of 3 (M/S/$) (takes 2) (No scan)
RE-ID = ‘Louie’ to Will vs. Q RE-ID = Roger to Sam (M+S),
Will + #4 Roger to $ (S+$)
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 MIKE DECLARATION with DUAL WEAK – KEY PROTECTION
3W) DOUBLE RT SCAT LT (LASER) vs. DIME 3-2
FS $
#4 #4
J M DS
NW
C E N E C
Y
F DBL/DBL
(RICKY&LUCY)

Q H
DUAL SIDE (WEAK): DUAL SIDE (STRONG):
SITE = Vs. Cover Zero HOT = None
RE-ID = None RE-ID = None

3W) DOUBLE LT SCAT RT (ROCKET) vs. NICKEL 4-2

$ FS
#4 #4
S M
NW
C E C
E T T
Y
HOLE M
F

H Q
BASE SIDE (STRONG): DUAL SIDE (WEAK):
HOT = Vs. Zero SITE = Vs. Zero or Saw Dog
RE-ID = ‘Louie’ to Sam vs. Sam + #4 RE-ID = Roger to NW vs. NW + #4
or Saw Dog
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 5 MAN DUAL – GONE PROTECTION
R/3W) TEXAS RT GUN GONE RT PROTECTION vs. (NICKEL) 40 DEFENSE

$
C C
W M
FS S/NS
E T T E
Y
H Q BIG DUAL F
LEO W/4 (A: IN)

TURN SIDE (WEAK): DUAL SIDE (STRONG):

SITE = #4 HOT = Off Mike or Sam
ADJUST = Roger to Mike vs. Mike
Roger to Sam vs. Sam

3W) DOUBLE RT GONE RT vs. DIME 3-2

FS $
J M DS
C NW
N E C
E
Y
F DBL/DBL (RICKY & LUCY)

BIG DUAL
(A: IN)
H
Q
DUAL SIDE (WEAK): DUAL SIDE (STRONG):
SITE = Off Jack + NW HOT = Off Mike + DS
RE-ID = ‘Louie’ NW vs. Jack + NW RE-ID = Roger to DS vs. Mike + DS
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MIKE & DUAL (STRONG & WEAK) PROTECTION CALLS

Big Big
Dual Leggin Riggin Dual

Lucy Hole (R/L) or Ricky

Rocko / Leo

Lawn Rake

MIKE DECLARATIONS
Hole (R/L) M = OC set middle for Mike
Rocko / Leo M = Inside (OG's / OC) 3 Man turn for Mike
Riggin / Leggin = OG / OT (and OC) area to Mike (vs. Guard bubble)

DUALS
Ricky / Lucy = Drag Dual (Mike and Sam or Mike and Will) to Guard bubble
Rake / Lawn = Turn to Sam / Nickel and take Mike in turn
Big Dual = OT dual End to LB

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MIKE DECLARATION RAVENS PASS TECH & COMBINATIONS
FS $ HOLE: Call by OC to ID Mike LB as the
M declaration. OC will set in middle – Both
C S C Guards man sets. OL track Mike.
NW T T
E E
Ex: Rocket vs. N 41 Out – ‘Hole Mike’

Q
"HOLE MIKE"
H

FS $ HOLE RT/LT: Call by OC to ID offset (RT/LT)

M Mike as the declaration. OC will set in middle –
C Both Guards man set. OC / OG / OT to call
NW S C
E T T E tracks Mike.

Ex: Rocket vs. N 41 (0) – ‘Hole R Mike’

Q H
"HOLE R MIKE"
$ FS HOLE RT/LT: Again, OC set in middle.
M W Uncovered Guard away from call blocks NG.
C NS #4 Guard to call man sets 3 Tech. LT side tracks
E T N E C
Mike.

Ex: Mustang LT vs. N 42 Over – ‘Hole L

Mike’
F H
Q
"HOLE L MIKE"
FS $ Rocko / Leo: 2 or 3 Man Turn to offset Mike
as ID. Guard to call has middle set on DT, OC
W M
#4 NS turn to Mike. Guard away from call has man
C E T T E C set. RT side must track Mike. RT zone off
End / Mike.

Ex: Mustang RT vs. N 42 – ‘Rocko Mike’

H F
Q
"ROCKO MIKE"
FS $ Rocko / Leo: If Guard away is uncovered, he
C
W M blocks the NG. We now have 3 Man Turn to
#4 NS Mike. Guard to call has middle set on DT, RT
E N T E C
side track Mike.

Ex: Mustang RT vs. N 42 Over – ‘Rocko

H F
Mike’
Q
"ROCKO MIKE"
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MIKE DECLARATION RAVENS PASS TECH & COMBINATIONS
FS Riggin / Leggin: Call to Guard bubble in
M S which OG / OT will area block DE and LB
C $ C (Mike). OT / OG must zone off End / Mike.
W E N T E
Ex: Scat RT vs. Over Sink – ‘Leggin Mike’

"LEGGIN MIKE"

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MIKE DECLARATION - DUALS RAVENS PASS TECH & COMBINATIONS
Ricky / Lucy: Drag Dual to a Guard bubble
FS $ defense. OG/OT to the call will vertical set and
#4 W M block the 1st 2 of 3 defenders (End / Mike /
C E T N E S C Sam) to the call.

Ex: Scat RT vs. Under Wink – ‘Ricky’ (E/M/S)

F "RICKY"
H

Hole (R/L): Call by Center to ID Mike LB.

FS $
M Callside Tackle is Big Dual. Used in Scat
W
C #4 NS C protection with Back scanning for NS (#4)
E N T E Strong.
Y
Ex: Mercedes vs. Nickel 4-2 Over – Hole R M
H (RT=BIG DUAL)
"HOLE R M"
Rake / Lawn: Turn to Sam/NS in Scat
FS $ protection with the Mike plussed Strong to the
M call (no threat to Dog Weak). The Turn
C W S/NS C accounts for the Sam/NS and blocks the
#4 E T T E Mike with the Turn through the A/B/C
Gaps. Call made by QB/OC.

H
Ex: Mercedes vs. 40 Wink S Wlk. Rake
"RAKE S/NS" S/NS turn for 3 or 4.
Rake / Lawn: If Guard away from the turn is
FS $ uncovered, he blocks the NG. The turn now
W M becomes 4 for 5. Again, the Turn accounts
C S/NS
#4 E N T E C for the S/NS and blocks the Mike through
the A/B/C Gaps.

Ex: Mercedes vs. Over Wink S Wlk. Rake

H
S/NS turn 4 for 5.
"RAKE S/NS"
Pop R/L: Man Dual by the OC used vs. 4
FS $ Down when ID (Mike) is over the ball and a
W M threat to Dog Weak or Strong. OG’s/OT’s block
C #4 T S/NS C 4 Down and OC sets off ball and Duals Mike to
E T E
next defender (Sam/DB). We will ‘pop’ only if
Birks wants to.

Ex: Mercedes vs. 40 Wink. Pop 1 for 2.

"POP R MIKE"
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MIKE DECLARATION – DUAL RAVENS PASS TECH & COMBINATIONS
FS Big Dual: Dual by OT vs. Guard covered front.
M S OT sets vertical and duals near LB (Sam) to DE.
C $
C OG must be aware of LB and alert to In call vs.
W E N T E LB Dog in a gap.

Ex: Scat RT vs. Over Sink – RT is Big Dual

F BIG DUAL
(ALERTIN)
(LEGGIN) H

FS Big Dual with In call.

C S M
$ C Ex: Scat LT vs. Over Sink – ‘Big Dual / In’
E T T E W

"BIG DUAL/IN" H
(HOLE R M)
Big Dual: Vs. Mug LB
LB LB
QB Under: Post footwork for LB, kick Back if
E T N N T E LB drops.

Q QB Gun: Kick footwork straight back, post

footwork if LB dogs.
QB: GUN Q QB: UNDER
"BIG DUAL / IN"
$ FS Other Duals: Double / Double
Double / Double means a Ricky & a Lucy.
M J
NW C Drag Dual to both sides of vs. a 3 Down (Odd)
C DS E N E front. We can use a Double / Double call by
Y game plan in:
A Dual protection (Gone – 5 Man)
A Dual protection (Mercedes (3x1)(6 Man))
Q H
A Dual protection (Rocket (2x2)(6 Man))
Ex: Gone RT vs. Dime 3-2 Double/Double

FS $ $ FS
W E M J
C S NW C
C M NS C E N E
T N E Y
Y

F Q H Q
Ex: Mercedes vs. N 42 Cobra Dbl/Dbl Ex: Rocket vs. D 3-2 Double / Double

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 TURN DECLARATION RULE
Backs block to protection call – OLine turns away

● 4 Down Front = Turn to the widest threatening Linebacker Type (Will LB) away from the
protection call. Will LB to #4.

● 3 Down Front = Turn to the two Linebacker types (Jack and Will Linebackers) away from
the protection call to #4.

The Offensive Line will block the 4 Down or 3 Down and turn to the Linebacker, or Linebackers,
that are declared. The Back is alert to scan #4 away from call.

Note: Rule is for all defensive personnel groups.

Note: When Slot WR is away from protection call to the Turn side (2 Back Slot formation / 1 Back
2x2), our general rule is to take the turn to the slot. We will game plan the ability to
straighten up the turn if the slot is not topped.

4 Down Linemen 3 Down Linemen

#4 W M S #4 J M

E T T E W E N E S

Turn Side Man Side Turn Side Man Side

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TURN SIDE: TURN DECLARATION – WILL CONCEPTS MAN
Turn starts with 1st uncovered inside SIDE
A) UNDER LEO F) UNDER / 3-4
W M W M
LAWN
E #4
W E T N E N S

C B A A
LEO W (WILL on 2nd LEVEL)
LAWN W (WILL in FORCE POSITION) (SCAN)

B) OVER DRAG G) OVER

W M S #4
FAN
W E N T
N T E

C B A
DRAG W (WILL on 2nd LEVEL)
FAN W (WILL in FORCE POSITION) (SCAN)

C) 3-4 H) A GAP (QB UNDER)

J
M S
W E N E
N T E

C B A A "HARD"
LEO J/W (GP)
F

D) SLOT WR TO TURN I) A GAP (QB UNDER)

FS M S
M S N T E
W/NW
C E T T E "IN"
WR H
(SLOT) C B A IMPORTANT – All ‘QK’ protections are always
LAWN W/NW ‘In’ called – QB Gun or Under.
E) UNDER BEAR FS J) OVER BEAR
FS
#4
M M
(BIG END)
E T N E $ B W E N T B E

LESTER C B A A B C (A: LESTER)

5-DOWN
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TURN SIDE: TURN DECLARATION – WILL CONCEPTS AREA SIDE with
Turn starts with 1st uncovered inside TE (CHARLIE)
A) #4 Declaration SS F) UNDER / 3-4
FS M
#4
W M
C N E S
C (EARLY)
E T N E S
MINGO
LAWN FS C B A A
(FS most threatening) (SCAN)
LT MUST REPORT!

G) OVER DINK / WINK

M S
#4
T E S

3WAY (SAM 2ND LEVEL)

(SCAN) OUT (SAM IN FORCE POSITION)

H) 40 M

T E S #4

MINGO
(SCAN)

I) OVER / UNDER BEAR

M
#4
B/E T N T $ B/E

LESTER
(TO MIKE, TRACK HUG RUSH) TOE
(KNOWN RUSHER)
(SCAN)

J) A GAP (QB UNDER)

W M S
E N T E
"IN"

IMPORTANT – All ‘QK’ Charlie’s are always ‘In’

called – QB Gun or Under.
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 6 MAN TURN DECLARATION – ACE / AXE
R/3W) TRIPLE / TWINS RT ACE RT PROTECTION vs. OVER WINK
FS $
W M
C #4
E N E S/NS C
T
Y
DRAG W Q F
(A: FAN #4)

TURN SIDE: MAN SIDE:

SITE #4
H HOT = Off 2 of 3 (M/S/$) (takes 2)
(SCAN)
#4 Early = OL turn to #4 ADJUST = Roger to Mike (M+S)
H assume W/M/NS Roger to Sam (S+$)
#4 Late = H scan to #4

3W) TWINS LT GUN AXE LT PROTECTION vs. NICKEL 4-2

$ FS
M W
C NS #4 C
E T N E
Y
F
LAWN NS

(SCAN)
H
TURN SIDE: Q MAN SIDE:
SITE = Off NS + $/CB HOT = Off 2 of 3 (M/W/#4) (takes 2)
(Back scan $/CB) RE-ID = Roger to Mike (M+W)
Roger to Will (W+#4)
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 7 MAN TURN DECLARATION – ACT / CHARLIE
R) JACK RT ACT 2 PROTECTION vs. UNDER WINK
FS $
W M
#4
C E T N E S
#4
C
Y
LEO W Q
(A: LAWN #4)

F
TURN SIDE:
(SCAN) H MAN SIDE:
SITE #4 SITE = Vs. M+S+#4
#4 Early = OL turn to #4 RE-ID = Roger to Mike vs. M+S+#4
H assume W/M/NS
#4 Late = H scan to #4
3W) DOUBLE RT GUN CHARLIE RT vs. NICKEL 4-2
FS $
M S
C NW #4 C
E T T E
Y
F LAWN NW 3WAY

(SCAN) H
TURN SIDE: Q AREA SIDE:
SITE = Off NW + CB/FS HOT = Vs. M+S+#4
(Back scan CB/FS) RE-ID = Roger to Mike vs. M+W+#4

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 FULL TURN DECLARATION RULE
Backs block to protection call – OLine full turns away

● 4 Down Front = Turn to the widest rusher backside. Turn starts with PS Tackle.

● 3 Down Front = Turn to the widest rusher backside. Turn starts with PS Tackle.

The Offensive Line will block all rushers to backside. The blocking Back will not scan.

Note: Rule is for all defensive personnel groups.

4 Down Linemen 3 Down Linemen

Widest W M S Widest J M

E T T E W E N E S

Full Turn Side Gap Side Full Turn Side Gap Side

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 FULL TURN CONCEPTS
A) FULL TURNS

Turn starts with callside Tackle. OL blocks all

rushers backside to widest rusher.

Blocking Back blocks Gap responsibility to

callside.

B) RALPH / LESTER
FS
(WIDEST) W M S
C
E N T E

C B A A B C
LESTER
C) RALPH / LESTER with BASE ADJUST

WIDEST
W M
E T N E S

B
C B A A
BASE
LESTER (EMPTY B-GAP)

D) RALPH / LESTER with TE (EXTRA)

WIDEST W M
E T N E S

C B A A B C D
LESTER

E) RALPH / LESTER with 2 BACKS (MAX)

WIDEST W M
T NS
E N E

C B A A B C D

LESTER

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 FULL TURN DECLARATION – FIRE / LITE
R) JACK RT ‘R’ FIRE PROTECTION vs. UNDER WINK (No Base call in ‘R’ Fire)

FS $
(WIDEST)
W M
C #4
E T N E S C
Y
(A:SIN)
LESTER Q

F
FULL TURN SIDE: H GAP SIDE:
SITE = Vs. Will+#4 Cover Zero (GP) HOT = Vs. 2 Outside OT
RE-ID = None RE-ID = None

3W) DOUBLE RT (QK) FIRE EXTRA vs. NICKEL 4-2

FS $
M S
C NW #4 C
E T T E
Y
H
LESTER
Q

F
FULL TURN SIDE: GAP SIDE:
SITE = Vs. Mike + NW Cover Zero (GP) HOT = Vs. 2 Outside TE
RE-ID = None RE-ID = None
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TURN PROTECTION (WILL ID) & FULL TURN CALLS

Backside Callside / Playside

Drag / Fan Doom Out

Leo (Lawn) / Rocko (Rake) 3 Way

or
Mingo

BACKSIDE
Drag & Fan = BSG / BST to Will
Leo / Rocko = 3 or 4 Man turn to Will
Lawn / Rake = 3 or 4 Man turn to Will in force position or out of box
Lester / Ralph = 5 Man Full turn to widest rusher

CALLSIDE
Doom = PSG / PST Double to Mike
Out = PST / PSTE Out for End / Sam
3 Way = PSG / PST / PSTE for DT / DE and Mike
Mingo = PSG / PST / PSTE man block blanket look

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TURN FAMILY – RAVENS PASS TECH & COMBINATIONS
WILL DECLARATION
FS $ Rocko / Leo: 3 or 4 Man Turn starting with
1st uncovered OL’man inside (PSG / OC) turning
C #4 W M C to declared LB / DB (usually WLB or #4).
E T N E S
Ex: Act 4 vs. Under Wink: ‘Leo W’
4 Man Turn to Will
C B A A

"LEO W/4"

FS Rocko / Leo: Understand the declaration (Will /

W #4) is the assigned defender that we must account
C M S C
for. We works our way to the Will through the
$
E T T E A/B/C Gaps. Always block any defender that
rushes through your gap resposibility. Work
through your gap responsibility on your way
C B A to the declaration (Will).
Ex: (Qk) Ace RT vs. 40 Dink: ‘Leo W’
"LEO W/4" 3 Man Turn to Will
(LG: TAKE MIKE IN TURN)

FS Rocko / Leo: Vs. a 3 Down front the turn

$
J accounts for the Jack and Will LBer‘s to #4.
#4 M
C C
W E N E S Ex: Charlie RT vs. 3-4
‘Leo J/W’ 4 Man Turn vs. 3-4
C B A A

LEO (J/W/#4)
FS $ Drag (Fan): 2 Man Turn (BSG is 1st
uncovered) to Will LB / DB. LG drags off NG to
W M S
#4 Will LB.
C E N T E C
Ex: Act 4 vs. Over Dink – ‘Drag W’

C B

"DRAG W/#4"
Fan: 2 Man Turn (BSG is 1st uncovered) to Will
FS $ LB in force position or outside box (topped) to
C #4 M S
#4.
W C
E N T E
Ex: Act 4 vs. Over Sink – ‘Fan W’

C B

"FAN W/#4"
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TURN FAMILY – RAVENS PASS TECH & COMBINATIONS
WILL DECLARATION
FS $ Rake / Lawn: Call to indicate that the
W M declaration is on the edge of the box in a force
C C position on the EOL. Call made by OT as
E T N E S
well as OC. Anticipate pressure.

C B A A Ex: Act 4 vs. Under Wink: Leo W goes to

Lawn W. 4 Man Turn.
"LAWN W" LT POINT!

FS Rake / Lawn: Is also used when declaration

$ is walked outside the box (topped off).
C
M S Ex: (Qk) Ace RT vs. N 4-2.
NW C
E T T E Lawn NW / #4.
(SLOT)
C B A

"LAWN NW" LT POINT!

Rake / Lawn: Can also be used to ID a new
FS $ declaration (#4) that shows in a force
W M
C NS position on the EOL. FS/CB/Stranger on
T N E C
E EOL becomes the new declaration. Call
made by OT/OC or QB.

C B A Ex: Qk Ace RT: Leo W goes to Lawn FS.

The Back adjusts and blocks WLB to MLB to NS.
"LAWN FS(#4)" LT POINT!
FS Understand that in a 2x2 or slot formation with
M S the slot away from the protection call, the OL
C W/NW C will turn to any W / NW who is topped by a
E T T E FS / DB. Topped LB / DB is a threat to
dog. If in doubt of slot being topped,
always turn to the slot.

(Ace RT Drawn)
TOPPED: “LAWN W/NW"
FS If the W / NW is not topped the Center may
(game plan) straighten up the turn to the Mike.
M S $
C Here the W / NW is not a threat.
W/NW E T T E
(Ace RT Drawn)

"NOT TOPPED: LEO M"

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AREA INVOLVING TE RAVENS PASS TECH & COMBINATIONS
FS $ 3 Way: Call to area block on callside between
W OG / OT / TE. Usually called to an Over front
#4 M NS
C C (OT uncovered) to block DT / DE and callside
E N T E LB.

Ex: Charlie RT (3x1) vs. N 42 Over – ‘3 Way’

(DRAG W/#4)
H "3-WAY"
(ALERT IN)
FS $ Out: Call to have OT / TE block out vs. Tackle
uncovered front (Over Wink). Callside Guard
C W M
#4 blocks man.
E N T E S C
Ex: Charlie RT vs. Over Wink – ‘Out’

(DRAG W/#4)
H
"OUT"
Mingo: Call vs. ‘Blanket’ look (everyone
FS $ covered) on callside to have OG / OT / TE block
M
#4 man. Zone off Twists / Games.
C C
W E N T E S
Ex: Charlie RT vs. Over – ‘Mingo’

(FAN W#4)
"MINGO"
Doom: Call for CSG / CST to double DT to
FS Mike LB. Called to Tackle uncovered front. TE
M S C
#4 W blocks DE.
C E N T E $
Ex: Charlie RT vs. Over Dink – ‘Doom’

(DRAG W/#4)
"DOOM MIKE"
Ralph / Lester: Adjustment vs. Over Sink –
FS Full Turn adjustment with Mike backside of
C M S Center vs. Over defense. OL full turns to Mike
W E T E $ C and Will. TE blocks DE. PST stays on DT.
N
OC / BSG zone off End / Mike.

Ex: Charlie RT vs. Over Sink Weak Dog

(Doom goes to) – ‘Lester’
"LESTER WILL"
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AREA INVOLVING TE RAVENS PASS TECH & COMBINATIONS
$ Ralph / Lester: Adjustment vs. Solid / Bear
C FS defense – Full Turn adjustment to block 4 Down
M
C and BSLB (1st) defender. RG = Double arm bar.
W E N T S E OC head set vs. exchange / choke. TE block
Y known rusher – Toe call.
TOE
"LESTER" W/FS F Ex: Charlie RT vs. Over Bear Exchange Fist –
H
Lester Will

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FULL TURNS – RAVENS PASS TECH & COMBINATIONS
WIDEST RUSHER
Ralph/Lester: Full Turn starting with the
$ callside Tackle. OL turns to widest rusher
FS W M S
C backside. This couldbe DE / WLB / FS / CB.
C WIDEST E N T E Blocking Back blocks 1st defender off butt of OT.

A B C
C B A EX: Fire vs. Over Dink Lynch/Will – ‘Lester’
"LESTER"
FS $ Ralph/Lester: Vs. Guard bubble.
WIDEST
C W M C
E T N E S

A B C
(WIDEST)
C B A
EX: Fire vs. Under Wink Cobra – ‘Lester’
"LESTER"

FS Ralph/Lester with ‘Base’ adjustment: Vs.

$
an Empty B Gap (1 Tech with no LB threat)
M J WIDESTC
C the OT can ‘Base’ adjust and block DE. The
S E N E W Back now fits in the turn in the B Gap and
blocks B Gap to outside (Mike to Sam). OT
B A Signal.
A B C

"BASE" EX: Lite vs. 34 Weak Dog – ‘Ralph and Base’

(TAP BUTT) "RALPH"

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RUN ACTION RAVENS PASS TECH & COMBINATIONS
$ B Out: Technique used by OT vs. Tackle
FS
uncovered – Over defense. OG and OT B block
W M S for ILB and OT works out to help the TE.
C C
E N T E
Ex: Waggle RT vs. Over Dink – ‘B Out’

F
(SINGLE M) "B-OUT"
H

FS $ A Out: Technique used by OG vs. Guard

J M bubble defense. OC and OG will A block for ILB
C C and OG kicks out to help TE.
W E N E S
Ex: Waggle RT vs. 3-4 – ‘RG = A Out’

F
"A-OUT"
H

FS Flat Hinge (FH): Technique used by BST on

$
Gap scheme protection. OT slams on B Gap
S M W C
C defender (3 Tech) and hinges out to help TE.
E T N E
Ex: Stutter Pass RT vs. Over Dink –
‘LT = Flat Hinge’
F

"FLAT HINGE" H

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DEFENSE ADJUST & REACTIONS: RAVENS PASS TECH/COMBINATIONS
MUG LBER’S/SIN & LEVEL/DO-BO
DBL MUG (A GAP): Any Base (Mike ID) or Dual
FS SS (Mike + Sam or Will) protection vs. Mug LBer‘s will
simply go to a ‘Hole’ call to the Mike (no Rake/Lawn
C W M NS C calls in Scat). The OC sets straight back reading
E T T E out Mike to other Mug LB. The Guard to the ‘hole’
Y call must be alert to double SS tech (Fork stunt).
F Important: OG/OT away from Mike (Hole all) must
HOLE M be ready to ‘In’ or ‘Hard’ adjust depending on ‘Qk’
("IN" QK/QB UNDER) H (RG: A DBL SS) or QB Under.
EX: Scat RT (3x1) (Mercedes)

C FS SS Any Turn protection vs. Dbl Mug is blocked

C as determined by the Turn. If ‘Rake/Lawn’ is
M S called to a walked/force position defense, the
NW E T T E OL works the turn to the declaration accounting
Y for any rushers through gap responsibility (A, B,
F C B A C). The Back will ‘fit’ the window to the turn
side for the 4th rusher.
H
EX: Ace RT (2x2)

SS If the turn declarations is the mug LB, the OC

FS will turn (Rocko/Leo) by setting square and
C C reading out Mug LBer‘s. Here the OG and OT
NS MW to the turn must set with inside landmarks.
E T T E
Important: OG/OT away from the turn (man
Y side) must be ready to ‘In’ or ‘Hard’ depending
F on ‘Qk’ or QB Under.
("IN" QK/QB UNDER) H EX: Ace LT (3x1)
SIN: A reaction technique (not a call) to defense
C FS inside movement on the man side of a turn protection.
C This technique is used vs. a Guard bubble and allows
W M $ OG/OT to block the Mike LB. This frees up the Back.
E T N E S LEVEL (OFF): A reaction technique (not a call) to
DL’men looping away from the direction of the turn.
Turn side Lineman level back away from the turn
F giving body presence back inside. (Don’t chase
(LEVEL OFF) (SIN) loopers.)
H
EX: Charlie RT vs. Under Wink Strong Dog
Drop Out / Block Out (DO/BO): If DL drops
DB/LB out, look to block out. This reaction is to a
E T man, base, or turn side of a protection. Used
by both Tackles and Guards.

DO/BO

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DEFENSE ADJUST & REACTIONS: RAVENS PASS TECH & COMBINATIONS
SOLID / BEAR DEFENSE
5 Down: Call used vs. Solid / Bear front to indicate
$
the 5 OL’men will block the 5 aligned rushers.
FS M C Base Protections: Both Mike ID and Mike with a
C W T N T B E Dual – Will handle a Solid defense front with a 5
Down call.
Y Ex: Scat RT vs. Over Bear Fist Exchange – ‘5
Down’
BIG DUAL
"5 DOWN" F H Ex: Laser vs. N 4-2 Over Solid – ‘5 Down’

We can adjust (GP) and Full Turn a Dual protection

FS when the Back has a favorable match-up (LB) away
C NW M $ C from the call or if we anticipate LB’s dogging A Gaps
W E N T E – GP. W M
Y E $
B N T E
F
Y
H EX: SCAT RT
BIG DUAL Q
"5 DOWN" "RALPH" H
FS Ralph / Lester: Call used vs. Solid / Bear
W M fronts to Full Turn OL.
C C Turn Protections: Will generally use a Full
E T N E $ S Turn to handle a Solid defense front. Callside
Y Tackle blocks / tracks big End.
Ex: Act 2 vs. Under Bear Exchange – ‘Lester’
F
"LESTER" Ex: Ace LT vs. Under Solid – ‘Ralph’
H

FS When the Big End is to the blocking Back’s side

in a Turn protection vs. Solid defense, this can
$ M C
C create an unfavorable match-up. Here we have
B E N T E NW the ability to 5 Down call. A Turn protection,
Y putting the Back on the 2nd level LBer’s – Game
F plan.

H "RALPH" Ex: Ace LT vs. Over Solid – ‘5 Down’

(LG/LT: TRACK MIKE)

FS Understand that the OL is responsible for protecting the

A Gaps in a Turn protection. When a 5 Down call is
$ M made, we must be ready to ‘In’ or Full Turn adjust vs.
C NW C Mug LBer‘s in A Gaps.
E T N E B B B EX: ACE LT
Y
E X X X B
F
"5-DOWN"
H
A: "IN" VS MIKE MUG A: "RALPH" VS MIKE MUG
CALLSIDE (LT) A-GAP BKSIDE (RT) A-GAP "IN" CALLSIDE H "RALPH" BKSIDE
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REDECLARATION THINKING = OT’S REDECLARATION CALLED AWAY FROM OT = BOX A/B/C
REDECLARATION CALLED TO OT = BOX D/E

A) SS 40 DNK Anytime a redeclaration call (Roger RT /

Louie LT) is away from a turn side (Rocko /
C
S M W FS Leo or Rake / Lawn). The turn side Tackle
C becomes Big Dual off the Will LB.
E T T E
Y Ex: Double LT, Ace LT
QB
ROCKO WILL GOES TO
HOLE MIKE. RT TKL BIG
QB: "LOUIE MIKE" H DUALS WILL

B) QB: ‘ROGER WILL” N 42 OV Anytime a redeclaration call (Roger RT /

SS FS Louie LT) is away from a dual side (Ricky /
M W Lucy or hole with Big Dual off Sam / NS). The
C NS C dual side Tackle becomes Big Dual off the Mike
E T N E LB.
Y
F Ex: Twins LT, Scat LT
H
HOLE MIKE W/ TKL BIG DUAL NS GOES
TO FAN WILL. LT TKL BIG DUALS MIKE

C) Ex: Rip, Scat RT, Ex: Ace RT (Man side) If a redeclaration is called away from the man
(Base side) side (call side) of a Turn protection or away
W M W M from a base side of a Base or Dual protection,
T E the Tackle away from the redeclaration call is
E T T
Y not affected.

H H

QB: "ROGER" TO SAM/NS QB: "LOUIE" TO #4 WK

D) Ex: Rip, Scat RT, Ex: Ace RT (Man side) When a redeclaration call (Roger RT / Louie
(Base side) LT) is called to an Inside LB, the Tackle to the
#4 W M call blocks the DE and is ready to track the
N E S redeclaration LB.
E T N
Y

H LEO W RIGGIN M H

QB: "LOUIE" WILL QB: "ROGER" MIKE

E) Ex: Scat RT, Ex: Ace RT (Man side) When a redeclaration call (Roger RT / Louie
(Base side) LT) is called to an Outside LB / DB (#4), the
W M SS
M S Tackle to the call works out to the redeclared
LB / DB with a ‘Fan’ or ‘Rake’ / ’Lawn’ call.
T E N E S
Y Y

H RAKE S FAN S
H
QB: "ROGER" SAM QB: "ROGER" SAM

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 RAVENS SCREEN BLOCKING

TOP OF #S
B-GAP 3 YDS
SUPPORT
BSLB
ALLEY
PSLB
ALLEY #

# SUPPORT
PLAYER
3 2 1

3 2 1
MOE CURLEYLARRY #
SCREEN ELEMENT
#

BLOCK PROTECTION 1st THEN RELEASE

SCREEN ELEMENT: Linemen who will release on screens. Most screens are 3 Man screens.
Some are 2 Man. A few are 1 Man.

IMPORTANT: 1. Release flat. Always release flat, straight down LOS, no drift.
Release flat. Again, release flat down the LOS.

2. Always anticipate man coverage. ‘It’s man until it’s not.’

(‘Away’ screen – Check BSLB for man coverage)

3. Red Zone screens happen a ½ count quicker. Know where you are.

4. If DL doesn’t take the cheese and takes you (no rush), then you take
him.

5. Block any looper (twists) or dogger / blitzer to screen. Looper or

dog / blitz away, let go.

6. Stay square on turns away from screen.

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 RAVENS SCREEN BLOCKING

TOP #S

B-GAP 3 YDS SUPPORT

BSLB
ALLEY
PSLB
ALLEY #

# SUPPORT
PLAYER
3 2 1

3 2 1
MOE CURLEY LARRY #
SCREEN ELEMENT
#

ELEMENT:

#1 LARRY: Pre-snap = Is Corner to screen pressed? If so, anticipate Trap. Look for Man/
Zone tips.

A) Head set DT, work across his face. ‘Back door’ wide up-field rush.
Release flat, check LB man coverage: LB hangs / downhill, take him.
Landmark to trap is top of #’s – Read to ‘rake’ cut Corner. No one to
trap by top of #’s, turn up-field and block defender as you find him.
Ready to cut.

#2 CURLEY: Pre-snap = Man / Zone tips.

A) Head set, work across face. Release flat, landmark is 3 yards outside
TE, turn up for PSLB alley. React to (become Larry) PSG blocking man
LB. Block playside # of PSLB alley defender. Ready to cut.

#3 MOE: Pre-snap = Man / Zone tips.

A) Block and release. Allow no looper / dogger to screen side. Release

flat. Look to ‘peel’ in callside B Gap. Block near # of retracer. No one
to peel, turn up, and block BSLB alley defender. Alert to becoming
Curley if Center does not get out.
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 RAVENS SCREEN BLOCKING

TOP #S
B-GAP 3 YDS SUPPORT
BSLB
ALLEY
PSLB
ALLEY #

SUPPORT
# PLAYER
3 2 1

3 2 1
MOE CURLEY LARRY #
SCREEN ELEMENT
#

SCREEN ELEMENT: Always ready to adjust and change 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Most screens are not
‘clean’ and many have an exchange of responsibilities between the
element. Most common are:

1. Larry blocks PSLB in man coverage. Curley 1st out.

2. Curley stays on (non-rush) NG / DT and Moe becomes 2nd out.

POINT TO OUR GUYS ON RELEASE

OT’s:
SCREEN SIDE: Normal head set – Middle landmark DE. Set on 70 degree angle (can
set vertical). Give a ‘little daylight’ inside. Flatten if DE takes it. Do
not set out! Normal pass set. Stay square and cover DE. HB will
release opposite of you. ‘Chip’ screen – Take inside set. Back will
chip and screen.

BACKSIDE: Vertical set. Square! Think square for 7 kicks. QB will be deep. You
must carry and cover up field DE. Again, QB will be deep.

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RAVENS SCREEN BLOCKING to a SLOT FORMATION

SUPPORT
PLAYER

$
BSLB PSLB
B B ALLEYALLEY
# C
NK
TRAP
3 2 1 #
3 2 1
MOE CURLEY LARRY

SCREEN ELEMENT
#

When dropback (Lock / Door, Salt / Pepper) is called to a formation with a slot WR, we have the
ability to adjust our perimeter and screen element blocking.

OUTSIDE WR: Block Corner full-time.

SLOT WR: Outside release 1st level to block 2nd level defender.

1st (LARRY): Release flat to block slot defender (Nickel). Same techniques and
reactions as discussed in blocking Corner to a Single WR.

2nd (CURLEY): Release flat. Block playside LB alley.

3rd (MOE): Release flat. Peel and block backside LB alley.

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EVERY DAY DRILLS

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 STANCE & STARTS

PURPOSE: To improve proper stance and footwork on take off, run, or pass.

COACHING POINTS:
1. Push off the left foot, step straight ahead with right foot.

2. Push off the right foot, step straight ahead with left foot.

3. Zone step right, pop the 2nd step down the mid-line.

4. Zone step left, pop the 2nd step down the mid-line.

5. Pull right, open step, whip the right arm to hip pocket, shake hands with the left,
keep numbers of jersey over knees. Run 5 yards, make a left turn up and dip your
inside shoulder and grab grass.

6. Pull left, open left, whip the left arm to the hip pocket, shake hands with the right.
Run with numbers over knees 5 yards, turn right, dip your inside shoulder and grab
grass.

7. Vertical Sets
A. 3 Back and 3 In
1. Kick and sink the inside foot straight back 3x then power step inside 3x
– Finish on balance.

2. Kick and sink the inside foot back to the mid-line and work a over
vertical set 3x and power step inside 3x – Finish on balance.

3. Kick and sink on the angle, then kick and sink vertical, then flatten 3x –
Finish on balance.

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 7 MAN SLED

OBJECTIVE: Huddle Discipline, Cadence, Alignment, Team Take Off

PROCEDURE:
1. QB call formation, play, and snap count.

2. Break the huddle – ‘Webbie Rule’ – Hustle to LOS and get set.

3. Explode off the ball on snap count. Strike a strong blow (hat and hands). Unlock
your hips and accelerate your feet.

4. Drive the sled.

5. On command, release right when going right on release (left when going left).

6. Change up the cadence.

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 HITTING POSITION – ‘FOOTBALL’ POSITION

1. Feet
A. Shoulder width
B. Toes out (slightly)
C. Weight on inside of feet
D. Flat footed

2. Knees – Bend until thighs are parallel with ground.

3. Butt down.

4. Back arched.

5. Shoulders square.

6. Head up.

7. Arms up.

8. Everything we do as a football player will start from this position – Blocking and Tackling.

9. We are either running or getting into a good football position.

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 DRIVE BLOCK (CHUTE PROGRESSION)

Purpose:
A. Used at the POA

B. 1 on 1 Block

C. Take defender where he wants to go

D. Get Movement – Sustain

E. Back – Option Run

Equipment:
A. Chute

B. Boards

Procedure:
A. Reverse Order
1. Follow through (Finish)

2. Contact

3. Approach

B. Why – Feel the end result of an ideal block

C. Buddy System – 2 players working together

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 2 STEP EXPLOSION

A. Contact phase.

B. Teach arm whip.

C. Fit position – 2 steps back

1. Target – Throat

2. Hands – Short ribs

3. 2nd step – Near foot

D. Hit 1 yard through defender.

E. Finish in a fit.

F. Most important step on contact is the 2nd step.

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 3 POINT DRIVE

A. To teach approach, contact and follow through.

1. Vs. Down defense, aim for throat.

2. Vs. LB, aim for bottom of numbers.

B. Attack point.

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 REACH BLOCK

PURPOSE: Used to prevent a defense from escaping laterally to the play side. Drive
defender off the ball and reach him later.

1. Step up and out with near foot.

2. A.P. – Play side arm pit.

3. 2nd step bisect the crotch.

4. Inside hand to chest. Outside hand to bicep.

5. 3rd step outside defenders shoe and up field.

6. Control the play side shoulder.

7. Knock defender off the ball. Work to get hips square.

8. Footwork – 1, 2 – 3, 2 – 3, 2 – 3.

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 DOWN BLOCK

PURPOSE: Stop penetration and prevent defender from escaping laterally by blocking him
from outside in.

1. Step with near foot for far heel of defender (Gap step).

2. A.P. near tip of shoulder pad, hip, belt buckle.

3. Strike inside hand to chest and outside hand just above bicep.

4. Must control the near shoulder.

5. Penetrator – Aim for belt buckle and lift near shoulder.

6. Reader – Control near shoulder.

7. Spinner – Work defender up field. Control near shoulder.

8. Align off the ball – A.P. cut ear off on near hip and wall defender.

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 CUT OFF BLOCK

PURPOSE: A back side block used to seal off lateral pursuit to the play side.

1. Step up and out with near foot.

2. A.P. play side number, arm pit, helmet in gap.

3. 2nd step bisect the crotch.

4. Dip and rip back side forearm through play side number (inside hand to crotch).

5. Work to stay square.

6. Good head and neck squeeze.

7. Work defender up field.

8. Prevent defender from crossing your face.

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 DOUBLE TEAM DRILL

Purpose: To drill blockers in fundamentals of the double team. We want maximum

movement on down defender off the ball.

Drill:
A. Fit blockers in on defender where you want them. Drive and lift for 10 yards.

B. Stance with 1 foot split then step together to near foot. Drive and lift for 10 yards.

C. Same – Activate LB to flow to one side or another or stay put.

Coaching Points:
A. Step near foot. Keep near foot ahead of outside foot. Hips tight. Eyes on LB.

B. 4 hands to defenders chest – Get leverage.

C. Eye is on LB to flow. Drive to the LB. LB comes your way. ‘Feed’ your buddy and
dip to drive block play side arm pit of LB.

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 BOARD CUT OFF

PURPOSE: Teach take off, angles, footwork, and leverage or backside of outside plays
away.

DEFENDER

R
Feet of O-Line
L
X

BOARD

1. Drop step with inside foot.

2. Big cross over (over board) with outside foot.

3. Run and rip low to attain leverage in armpit of defender.

4. Once head is to armpit, turn into defender and finish.

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 CUT DRILL

PURPOSE: Teach take off, angles, and technique to cut backside defender on outside play
away.

PAD

Dummy

Feet of O-Line

BOARD

1. Cross over board the same way as in Board Drill.

2. Cut far thigh board – ‘Hit on the Rise’

3. Ear hole past the thigh board

4. Explode hips and cut with top of pad (shoulder pad)

5. Dummy must flip up in the air

6. See face of O-Lineman in E2 camera

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 KICK SLIDE 3 – 3 – 3

PURPOSE: Teach footwork, bending, and balance in pass pro position. 3 Kick and Slides,
LT, 3 RT, and 3 Back LT.

LINE

1. Butt down and hands up in a position to strike

2. Move with mirrored steps and footwork always maintaining a base feet under armpits

3. Weight on insteps for COD

4. Short quick steps and feet always close to the ground

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 KICK SINK – BACK 5 IN 5

PURPOSE: To teach pass sets and put your body in a position relative to the rusher.
Reaction to the inside move.

5 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Lineman (Right Side)

1. Kick and sink for depth.

2. Flatten inside with firm inside foot. Up kick with rigid arms.

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 1 MAN JAM & RESET

PURPOSE: To teach pass sets and the timing of the punch on a rusher.

A. Butt down, chest behind knee, pass pro position.

B. Arms at 45◦, hands above elbows.

C. Time pass punch, reset with kick and sink.

D. Hands up in punching position at all times.

Punch

Punch

Punch

Punch

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 2 MAN JAM & RESET

PURPOSE: To teach rapid punch and timing of punch on defenders at differing angles.

A. Same fundamentals as 1 Man Jam & Reset

B. Alternate punch on each defender, address with eyes, time punch, kick and reset.

X X

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 COUNTER ARM BAR – CHOP DRILL

PURPOSE: Counter arm bar push.

1 ARM:
1. Chop tight off chest with open hand Contact point just above the wrist.

2. Always chop with near arm (defender right arm bar, chop with left arm).

3. Replace hands in defenders chest.

4. Kick and reset (3 times).

2 ARM:
1. Same drill vs. double arm bar bull rush.

2. Lineman chops with both arms, replaces hands, kicks and resets (3 times).

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 WALL / BAG PASS PRO PUNCH

(vs. wall pad or hand held bag)

PURPOSE: To teach penetrating pass punch on a slight upward angle.

1. 6 times straight rapid fire punches.

2. 6 times high / low rapid fire double punches.

3. 6 times alternating hands high / low.

4. Down line jams (wall pad or 7 man sled)

A. Left to Right – Right foot up – Down line punch off up foot.

B. Right to Left – Left foot up – Down line punch off up foot.

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 HAND PAD SPECIFIC PUNCH

(Defender wears hand pad on each hand)

PURPOSE: To teach target specific punching.

1. 3 times Left – Right – Left.

2. 3 times Right – Left – Right.

3. 3 point stance take set Left – Right – Left 3 times.

4. 3 point stance take set Right – Left – Right 3 times.

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 MIRROR DODGE

PURPOSE: To teach ability to move and react in a balanced football position. Offensive
Linemen must ‘cover’ rabbit / defender in limited space. Great in teaching
fundamentals of pass blocking position and pass movement.

COACHING POINTS:
1. Butt down (‘sit’ on stool), chest slightly behind knee, arms out at a 45◦ angle, and
hands above elbows.

2. Eyes fixed on center target (not head). Move feet always staying under arm pits.
Can not hop. React and cover. Can not let the defender cross the line.

3. 2 Man / 3 Man Mirror Dodge – Use to teach zoning off games, twists, and dogs.
Offensive Linemen must flatten the defender as he angles across face (protect
partner), stay square, and pick-up looper.

1 MAN:
X

2 MAN:

X X

3 MAN:
X
X
X

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 PUSH / PULL

PURPOSE: To teach Offensive Linemen how to stay balanced in pass pro and how to
counter bull rush (push) and being grabbed (pull).

COACHING POINTS:
1. Butt down, hands behind back, chest just behind knees.

2. Vs. Push (bull) – Brace and balance body never letting defender break (unlock) your
hips. Maintain chest and knee relationship.

3. Vs. Pull – Sit butt down brining shoulders back. Again, maintain chest and knee
relationship.

4 WAY GRAB
PURPOSE: To teach body balance once engaged in pass pro. Learn to counter 4 way
pass rush moves.

COACHING POINTS:
1. Counter lateral movement (shoulder grab / pull) by locking out near arm and
bringing feet to cover.

2. Counter vertical push pull with same techniques as in Push / Pull.

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 4 ADVANTAGES OF A BLOCKER

1. Snap Count

2. Direction of Ball

3. Proper Use of Leverage

4. Proper Alignment

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 FIT POSITION

A. Offense
1. Hitting position

2. Blocking surface

3. Eyes – Bottom of numbers

4. Chest on defender’s thigh

B. Defense
1. Challenge position

2. Right foot up and extended

3. Hold blocker under arm pits

4. Keep chest back

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 DRIVE, LIFT, LOCK OUT

A. To teach hip roll and leg drive and lock out.

B. Lift defender.
1. Channel all force up and through defender at a 45 degree angle.

2. Lift him out of his socks.

C. Run 100 yard sprints taking driving steps.

D. You seek the power producing angles in the ankles and knee joints.

E. Drive the elbows inside and lock arms out.

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 SPLATTER

A. Build confidence.

B. Special emphasis on explosion, leg drive, and follow through.

MATTRESS

DEFENDER ROUND DUMMY

3 POINT

BLOCKER

1. Block a Down defender.

2. Block a LB.

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 KEY WORDS FOR THE DRIVE BLOCK

A. Proper stance

B. Explode out

C. Short 1st step

D. Back flat

E. Bull neck

F. Proper aiming point

G. Look the block in

H. Whip the arms

I. Blocking surface

J. Shoot the hips

K. Driving steps

L. Feet under you – Good base

M. Maintain contact

N. 2nd and 3rd effort

** As soon as defender takes pressure off you to get to the ball carrier, that’s when you whip him.

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 PULLING

1. Be efficient in your movement.

2. Keep the same stance.

3. Mentally shift your weight to your push foot.

4. Arm action like a sprinter.

5. Eye ball the target on your 1st step.

6. Step in the direction of your pull.

7. Come out of your stance low.

8. Run with a low plane.

9. Dip your inside shoulder at the turn – Grab grass.

10. Step to contact.

11. Same foot – Same shoulder.

12. Explode through the target.

13. Accelerate your feet on contact.

14. Move the defender.

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 LB FLOW BLOCK

PURPOSE: Used to prevent a LB from escaping laterally to the play side.

1. Good route.

2. A.P. arm pit, play side number.

3. Dip before contact.

4. Use running reach block or drive block.

5. Finish with hips square.

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