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POSITION TERMINOLOGY--------------------
PERSONNEL TERMINOLOGY----------------
FRONT TERMINOLOGY------------------------
RUSH STUNTS--------------------------------------
ZONES OF FIELD----------------------------------
10-11
12-13
14-18
S E
FC
T W
BC
FS
SAM
END
NOSE
TACKLE
WILL
ZIP
MIKE
HUSKY
FREE
SAFETY
FIELD
CORNER
BOUNDARY
CORNER
The deep outside defender away from the HUSKY call .
NICKEL
PERSONNEL TERMINOLOGY
OFFENSIVE PERSONNEL IDENTIFICATION
21 = 2BACKS
22 = 2 BACKS
20 = 2 BACKS
12 = 1 BACK
11 = 1 BACK
10 = 1 BACK
31 = 3 BACKS
32 = 3 BACKS
23 = 2 BACKS
00 = 0 BACKS
01 = 0 BACKS
02 = 0 BACKS
1 TE
2 TES
0 TE
2 TES
1 TE
0 TE
1 TE
2 TES
3 TES
0 TE
1 TE
2 TE
2 WRS
1WR
3 WRS
2 WRS
3 WRS
4 WRS
1 WR
0 WR
0 WR
5 WRS
4 WRS
3 WRS
DEFENSIVE PERSONNEL
BASE = 3 Linemen, 4 Linebackers and 4 Defensive Backs
GOAL LINE = 4 Linemen, 4 Linebackers and 3 Defensive Backs
NICKEL = 2 Linemen, 3 Linebackers and 6 Defensive Backs
DIME = 3 Linemen, 2 Linebackers and 6 Defensive Backs
PENNY = 2 Linemen, 4 Linebackers and 5 Defensive Backs
HEAVY = 4 Linemen, 3 Linebackers and 4 Defensive Backs
3
Area of the Field from the Goal Line to the -10 yard line.
(Coming Out)
CLOSED SIDE
CP
Coaching Point
HUSKY CALL
Call made by the HUSKY safety declaring his alignment to the wide
side of the field.
EMOL
GOAL LINE
LOS
Line Of Scrimmage
OPEN SIDE
PASS ACTION
RED ZONE
SHORT SIDE
Term referring to the side of the field away from the HUSKY Call.
SOLO
SPLIT
STRONG SIDE
Side of the formation with two (2) receivers and the declared pass
strength
TIGHT
TRADE
Term referring to the TE shifting from one side of the formation and
resetting on the opposite side.
WEAK SIDE
Side of the formation with one (1) receiver which is away from pass
strength
WIDE SIDE
FRONT TERMINOLOGY
CAGE
Pass Rush lanes in relation to the QB. Two Outside and two Inside.
DELAY
DIRECTIONAL
Step used by a Defensive lineman to Step to the hip of the next adjacent
offensive lineman.
EDGE
Coverage technique where the END will have coverage responsibility vs.
Pass.
ENTER
3 TECH stunts across the guards face to charge the A Gap using a Flat Step.
FAST
Call by an Inside Linebacker that tells the 5 TECH to play a JET Technique.
FLAT
Step used by a Defensive lineman to cross the face to the adjacent Gap of the
offensive lineman he is aligned on.
JAM
1 TECH hits his target and plays the A Gap vs. any inside run; wraps for
contain vs. pass.
JET
LONG STICK
5 TECH stunts to the A Gap using Flat Step and Cross over step. Reading the
Guard.
LOOP
1 TECH stunts across the guards face to charge the B Gap using a Flat Step.
MID POINT
NAIL
1 TECH stunts across the centers face to the opposite A Gap using a Flat
Step.
RIP
SPY
Coverage technique where the NOSE will have coverage responsibility vs.
Pass.
STEM
The Defensive Line aligns in one front and moves to another before the
snap.
TAG
5 TECH stunts across the tackles face to charge the B Gap using a Flat Step.
TAP
RUSH STUNTS
STUNTS USED IN OFFSET OR OVER FRONTS
EARS
Two man stunt between a 3 TECH and a 1 TECH. The 3 TECH charges the A Gap. The
1 TECH Jams the Center then Wraps for opposite Inside cage vs. pass.
EXIT
Two man stunt between a 3 TECH and a 5 TECH. The 3 TECH Rips the B Gap. The 5
TECH executes Delay charge to Inside Cage.
MIX
STIR
TON
Two man stunt between a 5 TECH and a 1 TECH. The 5 TECH charges the B Gap. The
1 TECH Jams the A Gap then Wraps for contain vs. pass.
WIN
Three man stunt between a 3 TECH, 5 TECH and a 1 TECH. The 3 TECH charges the
A Gap. The 5 TECH charges the B Gap. The 1 TECH Jams the A Gap then Wraps for
opposite Outside Cage vs. pass.
Three man stunt between the END, NOSE and TACKLE. The END charges the
strong side A Gap. The NOSE charges the weak side A Gap. The TACKLE Loops
for opposite B Gap.
EGO
Two man stunt between the END and the NOSE. The END charges the A Gap. The
NOSE Jams the Center then Wraps for opposite Inside cage vs. pass.
PINCH
Two Man Stunt with BOTH 3 TECHNIQUES running an ENTER to the A Gaps.
TAN
Two man stunt between the TACKLE and the NOSE. The TACKLE charges the A
Gap. The NOSE Jams the Center then Wraps for opposite Inside cage vs. pass.
TEXAS
Three man stunt between the END, NOSE and TACKLE. The TACKLE charges the
weak side A Gap. The NOSE charges the strong side A Gap. The END Loops for
opposite B Gap.
Deep defender attacking the ball carrier inside out responsible for defending the Seam (#2 receiver).
BACKER
Outside Run support where the Outside Linebacker is the Primary Force Man. The Corner is
Secondary.
BOLT
Outside Run support where the Sam Linebacker is the Primary Force Man. The HUSKY Safety Drops
inside to the Hook. The Field Corner is Secondary.
BUZZ
Outside Run support where the Will Linebacker is the Primary Force Man. The Free Safety Drops
inside to the Hook. The Boundary Corner is Secondary.
CLOUD
Outside Run support where the Corner is the Primary Force Man. The Safety is Secondary.
CLUB
Outside Run support where the Corner is the Primary Force Man. The Outside Linebacker is playing
Seam / Curl off #2. The Safety is Secondary.
COMBO
Outside Run support where the Rolled Down Safety is the Primary Force Man.
CRACK
REPLACE
Support adjustment by the Secondary Support defender to replace the Primary Force defender if he
gets blocked and loses leverage.
CRC
FILL
Seam (LB) Defender responsible for making the ball bounce deep and to the outside vs. outside run.
FLIP
Outside Run support where the Outside Linebacker is the Primary Force Man.
INVERT
Outside Run support where the Outside Linebacker is the Primary Force Man. The Corner is
Secondary.
PRIMARY
FORCE
Defender responsible to contain the outside run and limit the cut back; forcing it inside to the Pursuit.
CP: Keep Outside arm free.
PURSUIT
Gap defenders attacking the Ball Carrier after securing their Gap responsibility. CP: Always pursue
Inside-out, aiming for the near shoulder of the ball carrier.
READ
Outside Run support where the Primary Force Man (OLB or DB) is determined by the release of the
TE.
ROBBER
Outside Run support where the Primary Force Man (HUSKY or FS) is determined by the release of the
TE.
SAVE
Defensive Back away from outside run action who plays reverse, throwback and keeps everyone in
front of him (21 man rule).
SECONDARY
FORCE
Deep Defender responsible for pass first eliminating the #1 receiver in the outside 1/3 before
uncovering for run (Crack Replace)
SKY
Outside Run support where the HUSKY Safety is the Primary Force Man. The Field Corner is
Secondary.
SLICE
Outside Run support where the Rolled Down Safety is the Primary Force Man.
SPILL
Technique used to force the ball carrier deep and to the outside of the running lane.
STAR
Outside Run support where the Free Safety is the Primary Force Man. The Boundary Corner is
Secondary.
TRAP
Outside Run support where the Corner is the Primary Force Man. The Safety is Secondary.
Coverage adjustment vs. 3x1 that makes the backside linebacker responsible for the back (#2 weak) in a
push coverage. The Backside Safety pushes to #3. The Corner plays M/M on #1.
BUNCH
A Call alerting that three receivers are aligned close to each other creating a Pick situation.
CHARGER
Adjustment in Quarters coverage vs. 3x1 that makes the Boundary Corner responsible for the back (#2
weak). The Backside Safety plays #1.
COLT
Adjustment in Quarters coverage vs. 3x1 that makes the backside linebacker responsible for the back
(#2 weak). The Backside Safety plays #3 vertical. The Corner plays M/M on #1.
Colt relieves the Mike of #3 vertical responsibility.
CONE
3 Deep coverage adjustment vs. Wing or Bunch making the Corner the curl/flat player and the safety the
outside 1/3 player.
CLUSTER
2 Deep coverage adjustment vs. a Bunch formation indicating the corner will play the 1 st outside
route ,the ILB plays the first inside route ,the OLB plays the vertical Seam and the Safety plays Field.
FINAL #3
A 3 under 3 deep zone coverage technique. Defender plays Middle Hook inside the #3 receiver after all
exchanges. Landmark is Goal Post.
GUT
Call made in 3 under 3 deep zone coverage telling the SCF player to play Final #3.
QUADS
LOCK
Call putting the corner and safety in man coverage on #1 and #2. The linebackers play same as FLIP.
LUCKY
MIDDLE
READ
A Quarters coverage technique. Defender plays Middle Hook inside the #3 receiver after all exchanges.
Reading #3 to #2 to #1.
POST
READ
A 2 Deep coverage technique. Defender plays the Post to the #3 receiver after all exchanges. Reading #3
to #2.
ROCK-IT
RINGO
SCF
SEAM
CURL
A 2 Deep coverage technique. Defender Re Routes the Vertical of #2 and plays the Curl. V-Cut #3 to the
Flat.
SPY
Coverage technique where a defensive lineman will have coverage responsibility vs. Pass.
STALLION
Coverage adjustment vs. 3x1 that makes the backside safety responsible for the back (#2 weak) in a
push coverage. The Backside Linebacker pushes to #3. The Corner plays M/M on #1.
TANDEM
A Call alerting that two receivers are aligned close to each other creating a Pick situation.
TREY
VERTICAL
SEAM
A 2 Deep coverage technique. Defender Carries the Vertical of #2. If no Vertical - play the Curl.
ZONE
RULES
Adjuster and Nickel align opposite each other. The Nickel is aligned to the Husky Call and the Adjuster
is aligned away from the Husky Call.
A man coverage technique between any three DBs playing In & Out on the #1 and #3 receivers
and pressing #2 (Wipe) in a Bunch situation.
BANJO
A man coverage technique between an ILB and an OLB playing In & Out on two receivers in a
Pick situation.
BRACKET
A Double coverage technique with the outside defender playing all outside routes and the inside
defender playing all inside routes.
DOUBLE
A man coverage technique between two DBs playing In & Out on one receiver.
HUG
A man to man coverage technique played by Linebackers and Safeties vs. running backs.
CP: Aggressively rush your man when he blocks.
LURK
MAN RULES
MUG
A man coverage technique between two DBs playing In & Out on two receivers in a Pick
situation.
PICK
A man coverage technique between a DB and an LB playing In & Out on two receivers in a Pick
situation.
PEEL
A technique played by a defender with contain rush responsibility who plays man coverage any Back
Flare that crosses his face.
SOLO
A call in Smoke Coverage telling the LBs to cover the TE and the remaining Back vs. 1-Back sets.
SWAP
A coverage adjustment exchanging responsibilities between two LBs in man coverage on a TE.
TRAIL
TECHNIQUE
A man coverage technique with the defender aggressively playing inside and underneath leverage on
all routes.
WE
A man coverage technique between any two inside defenders playing In & Out on two receivers in
a Pick situation.
FLAT
HOOK
CURL
Area directly inside any Wide Receivers alignment extending to 2 yards outside a
TE.
SEAM
OUT
HOLE
OUTSIDE
1/3
Area from Boundary to 2 yards outside the Hash from 15 yards to the goal line
Midpoint of Zone is the top of the numbers.
MIDDLE
1/3
Area from 2 yards outside Left Hash to 2 yards outside Right Hash from 15 yards
to the goal line. Midpoint of Zone is the goal post.
DEEP
Area of Field from Boundary to Goal Post. Midpoint of Zone is 2 yards outside the
Hash.
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LOOP
Q
X
Y
FLAT
OUT
FLAT
CURL
HOOK
HOLE
HOOK
S
E
A
M
OUTSIDE 1/3
S
E
A
M
MIDDLE 1/3
CURL
OUT
OUTSIDE 1/3
LOOP
Q
X
Y
FLAT
OUT
FLAT
CURL
HOOK
HOLE
HOOK
CURL
OUT
SEAM
DEEP 1/2
DEEP 1/2
11
12
13
2nd CONTAIN
X
Y
FC
BUTT
TO BOUNDARY
CROSSER
BC
THROWBACK
HS
FS
1/3
1/3
1/3
2nd CONTAIN
Z
Y
S
FC
THROWBACK
W
M
BC
BUTT
TO BOUNDARY
CROSSER
1/3
HS
FS
1/3
1/3
14
FC
S
CROSSER
CROSSER
BC
THROWBACK
HS
FS
1/3
1/3
1/3
BC
M
FC
THROWBACK
CROSSER
HS
CROSSER
FS
1/3
1/3
1/3
15
S
X
FC
BC
BUTT
TO BOUNDARY
CROSSER
CROSSER
THROWBACK
FS
HS
1/3
1/3
1/3
2nd CONTAIN
Z
S
Y
M
FC
BUTT
TO BOUNDARY
S
THROWBACK
CROSSER
BC
CROSSER
FS
HS
1/3
1/3
1/3
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LATE2nd CONTAIN
S
Y
FC
S
BUTT
TO BOUNDARY
CROSSER
CROSSER
THROWBACK
FS
HS
BC
1/3
1/3
1/3
CORNERS BOOT TO (FLIP/READ/COLT) =OUTSIDE 1/3
BOOT TO(CLOUD) =2nd TIER FLAT
BOOT AWAY (FLIP/READ/COLT/CLOUD) = OUTSIDE 1/3
OLB/ILB TO FLIP CALL BOOT TO = ENSURE THE CROSSER, THEN 2nd CONTAIN LATE
BOOT AWAY = THROWBACK
OLB/ILB TO READ CALL BOOT TO = 2nd CONTAIN
BOOT AWAY = THROWBACK
#3 HOOK PLAYER BOOT TO = CROSSER
SAFETIES BOOT TO (FLIP/READ) = BUTT TO BOUNDARY
BOOT TO(CLOUD) =OUTSIDE 1/3
BOOT AWAY = MIDDLE 1/3
T
2nd CONTAIN
S
X
S
FC
BUTT
TO BOUNDARY
BC
THROWBACK
CROSSER
FS
HS
1/3
1/3
1/3
17
Z
Y
FC
BUTT
TO BOUNDARY
CROSSER
BC
THROWBACK
HS
FS
1/3
1/3
1/3
Z
Y
S
FC
THROWBACK
W
M
BC
BUTT
TO BOUNDARY
CROSSER
1/3
HS
FS
1/3
1/3
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