Defensive Line Stimulus/Response Keys Base- Squeeze Out Double- Split or Get Out Scoop- Rip and Pursue

Arc-Close Down- Trap Veer Pull- Hip Pocket Reach- Fight

Defensive Line Checklist 1. Stance: back straight, butt down 2. Takeoff: explode off of the LOS, our helmet must be lower than the OLs -ATTACK YOUR KEY, NOT YOUR GAP -2 types of first steps: reaction step (when reading) or pre-determined step (slanting) 3. Technique: must use hands to read every play -inside hand goes on chest of OL -HANDS, HANDS, HANDS, HANDS, HANDS, HANDS -engage your offensive lineman, then separate once the key is recognized -NEVER GO AROUND BLOCKS -NEVER GUESS ON WHAT THE BLOCK IS GOING TO BE 4. Read and React to Blocks: pull/ follow in hip pocket, down block/ squeeze down for trap or veer, double team/ split it or take both the linemen out, reach block/ fight to keep your outside shoulder free, base block/ squeeze the hole down, scoop block/ rip through the block and pursue down the LOS, arc block/ close down and pursue down the LOS -WORK ON READING WITH PROPER TECHNIQUE EVERY SINGLE PRACTICE 5. Pursuit: pursue down (within 1 yard of) the LOS, not across the LOS -control your gap first, then pursue the ball carrier 6. Pass Rush: get to the quarterback while maintaining your gap control

-use a rush move: swim move, bull rush, rip