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3 Second Window (Offense)- This is the time the QB has to create the illusion of play
action.

8 Man Game- See indoor game.

100% Across the Board- A defensive back’s technique is enhanced in every facet (pass
coverage, run support, tackling, etc) when utilizing the techniques depicted in this book
(1).

Ali Sarkeshik- Editor and illustrator of this book.

C
Chameleon Effect- Allows secondary players to work as interchangeable parts. Players
will be able to play all positions in the secondary because they will understand how to use
their unique run/pass key reads and hard techniques.

Coach Lee’s New Football Key System (CLNFKS) - Invented by American football
coach Joseph Lee Jr in 1969. It is taught in a series of rules, keys, numbers, steps, and
hard techniques that alert the defense to the threats posed by the offense.

Cone View- A view of the whole field when the defensive back is in flight.

Count (defensive)- 1&2&3! Puts the defense on the same count as the QB so as to know
when the window to play action has been closed and the true play or true intention of the
offense is revealed (run or pass).

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 Count (offensive)- One-thousand 1, One-thousand 2, One thousand 3. Once this count
has finished the QB realizes his time is up.

Cross Reading LB’s- The run/pass key read by defensive backs when lined up 11 or
more yards away from the line of scrimmage. At this position on the field the LB’s are
read because they are in the extended neutral zone.

D
Defensive Back – Traditionally defined as Cornerbacks and Safeties. In this book they
are referred to only as Defensive Backs because they are brought to same level of play
because of their unique run/pass key read techniques which will as a result make your
secondary players work as interchangeable parts (also see Chameleon Effect).

E
Ear hole Coverage- When the WR turns to the outside or inside the defensive back will
shift his focus from the one leg to the ear hole. The defensive back proceeds to follow the
ear hole all over the football field.

F
Fighting with backers- Refers to when an Interior Lineman (C/G/T) crosses over into
the Extended Neutral Zone and attempts to block a LB.

G
Green Grass- The area in between the NT heels and LB’s toes. Serves as a marking
point to keep the DB’s eyes out of the backfield. Also see Extended Neutral Zone.

H
Hard Technique- The techniques utilized once the defensive back receives his true
run/pass key. This includes one leg and earhole coverages, inside/outside leverage, etc.

High Motion Man- When the motion man moves away from the line scrimmage.

I
Indoor Game- A variation of the 11 man game down to 8 man football and played
indoors.

Interior Lineman- Center, Guard, and Tackle on the OL.

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Joseph Lee Jr- Also known as Coach Lee. He is the inventor of Coach Lee’s New
Football Key System and author of this book.
L
Leverage- Allows the defensive back to use one leg coverages on WR.

1. Leverage (inside)- When the defensive back lines up on the inside leg (furthest away
from sideline) of the WR
2. Leverage (outside)- When the defensive back lines up on the outside leg (closest to
the sideline) of the WR.

Low Eyes- The defensive back should always have his eyes low when in coverage or
attempting to make a tackle. This prevents him from being susceptible to jukes and other
fakes presented by WR’s.
M
Man- When the defensive back lines up in the WR’s face as called for in his defensive
playbook assignment.

Me/You! Calls- Instructs the defensive back to stay in his respective playbook assignment
lanes.

Movement- The action that triggers the keys and techniques explained in this book.
Movement determines when the defensive count begins.

Football’s Neutral Zone- Traditionally defined as the space in between the C and NT.

CLNFKS (Extended) Neutral Zone- The green grass extending from the NT heels to the
toes of the LB. When playing in Zone the DB places his eyes here to receive his true run/pass
key.

O
Offense’s True Intentions- The offense will either run or throw the ball.

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 One leg coverage(s)- From the tie up in the pants to the thigh pad. Is used as a marking
point to keep the defensive back in good coverage (teaches balances and keeps him in
line with his pedal).

P
Pass Intentions- When no interior lineman is into the extended neutral zone the
offensive team may forward the ball in the air.

Play-action- An illusion created by opposing offenses to force defenses to play the

guessing game (Is it run or pass?) and read in the backfield.

R
Reading in the backfield- Defensive backs should not do this during the 3 second
window because it will leave them subject to Play-Action.

The Rules- No interior linemen (Guard, Center, and Tackle) may cross over into the
extended neutral zone and the offensive team still forward the ball in the air.

Run Intentions- When just one offensive interior lineman crosses over into the extended
neutral zone.

Running along the Receiver’s Highway- When the defensive back covers the WR in his
earhole and runs all over the field with him. He is no longer playing the offense’s
guessing game. He is now running the receiver’s highway to the ball (SEE VIDEO).
S
Slide step(s) –A technique taught in CLNFKS as a form of read steps for defensive backs.

Slowing Down Time on the Football Field- A form of keys read by defensive backs which
creates and slows time down.

Tennis ball(s)- Used by Coach Lee to teach defensive backs hand-eye coordination.

Tie Up in the Pants- A key that the defensive back reads in order to stay in a controlled
pedal so the WR cannot shake him.

True Run/Pass Key– The run/pass key read is true 100% of the time because the offense
MUST reveal its true intentions (run or pass) to the defensive back.

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Zone- When the defensive back is assigned (in his defensive playbook) to sit 5-7 yards from
the line of scrimmage.

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