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Using the Zone Blitz in the 4-3 Defense

Using the Zone Blitz in the 4-3 Defense. Joe Daniel LB / OL, Asst. Head Coach Prince George High School Football-Defense.com. What is Zone Blitzing?. Zone blitzes bring 5 man pressure, but with the safety of Zone Coverage.

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Using the Zone Blitz in the 4-3 Defense

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  1. Using the Zone Blitz in the 4-3 Defense Joe DanielLB / OL, Asst. Head Coach Prince George High School Football-Defense.com

  2. What is Zone Blitzing? • Zone blitzes bring 5 man pressure, but with the safety of Zone Coverage. • Zone coverages for 5 man pressure are the 3 under, 3 deep (3) or 4 under, 2 deep (2) • Blitzes use Defensive Line, Linebackers and Safeties • Any player can also be asked to drop into coverage in a Zone Blitz

  3. Why Use Zone Blitzes • Chance of a big reward with blitzing, with less risk than man coverage • Zone blitzes are exciting for the players to mix it up • Cause confusion for the Offensive Line by using line movement coupled with blitzes • Cause confusion for the Quarterback because he doesn’t know who will cover what area

  4. 4-3 Over Front vs. Pro

  5. 4-3 Over Front vs. Twins

  6. 4-3 Over Front vs. Doubles

  7. 4-3 Over Front vs. Trips Open

  8. LB & Safety Communication • Linebackers will make “SMOKE” call after they get strength alignment to alert DBs they are coming. • The Safety who is dropping will make a “CRASH” call. The Safety on the side of the blitz buzzes the flats. Strong Safety usually comes down if Mike is going. • The Safety who will be responsible for Deep 1/3 responds to the “CRASH” Call with a “YOU YOUYOU!” Call.

  9. Defensive Line Movement • Gap-Out Step: Penetrate the Gap • Lateral step with foot closest to gap responsibility • Rip with inside arm, clear hip and penetrate to heel line in the gap. • Cut step: Cross One Face • Lateral step with foot in direction of stunt • Second step 45⁰ as you rip with off-arm • Third step square up in the Gap, penetrate to heel line

  10. Long-Cut Step: Cross Two Faces • Lateral step with foot in direction of stunt • Second step crossover in front with back foot, third step bring first foot back to balance • Attack at 45 ⁰ angle, reading the hip of the 2nd DL. If he comes to you, cross face. If he goes down, squeeze to replace his hip. • Slam Technique: If a DT has contain on Pass Rush because the End is dropping, he cut steps and crashes into the hip of the OT, works lateral to ensure contain. Do not get upfield!

  11. Defensive Line Communication • Defensive line must communicate calls when they are dropping to pass coverage • Enchilada: End Dropper, usually the DE opposite the “SMOKE” and “CRASH” Calls. • Nacho: Nose Dropper, mostly on Double Edge blitzes. • Taco: Tackle Dropper, nothing in our package uses a Tackle Dropper at this time. • DT must hear the “Enchilada” call, DT will be executing SLAM Technique

  12. DIME Coverage (Cover 3)

  13. One Backer Blitzes • Mike Backer • MIKE • MAX (Partner w/ Strong Tackle) • Sam Backer • SAM • SAX (Partner w/ Strong End) • Will Backer • WILL • WAX (Partner w/ Weak End) • All of these blitzes are available, every game.

  14. Tight Over MIKE 3

  15. Tight Over MAX 3

  16. Tight Over SAM 3

  17. Tight Over SAX 3

  18. Tight Under SAX 3

  19. Tight Over WILL 3

  20. Tight Over WAX 3

  21. Single Edge Pressure • Force the Quarterback to move out of the pocket • Blitz into the face of a throw • Effective against Zone Read • Weak Side • WAM (America’s Fire Zone) – Will and Mike • FAMOUS – Free Safety and Mike • Strong Side • SMACK – Sam and Mike • SMOTHER – Strong Safety and Mike

  22. Tight Over WAM 3

  23. Tight Over FAMOUS 3

  24. Split Over FAMOUS 3

  25. Tight Over COWBOY 3

  26. Tight Over SMACK 3

  27. Tight Over SMOTHER 3

  28. Double Edge Pressure • Contain a Quarterback who wants to break the pocket • Attack edge runs like Jet Sweep and Outside Zone • SAW Blitz • Strong side and Weak side outside player. • Can be the Defensive End, Outside Linebacker or Safety to either side.

  29. Tight Over SAW 2

  30. Tight Over SAW 3 (Variation)

  31. Tight Over SAW 3 (Variation)

  32. Middle Pressure • Force a Pocket Passer to move or unload early • Movement to confuse Inside Zone scheme • Strong Side • MASH • MACHETE • Weak Side • MAWL

  33. Tight Over MASH 3

  34. Tight Over MACHETE 3

  35. Tight Under MAWL 3

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  37. Contact Information: Joe Daniel Prince George High School joe@gridironchat.com Shameless Plugs: www.Football-Defense.com www.Football-Offense.com www.FootballCoachingPodcast.com

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