Linebacker Play

Lee-Davis High School

Confederate Football
Jason Meade
Head Football Coach
Lee-Davis High School
meade@leedavisfootball.com
804.513.2460
www.leedavisfootball.com

Base

Base
vs. Pro
A
B

Q
Y

J
3x3
C
1x7

E
6i

T
2i
S
30

N
2i

A
5
M
30

R
4x3
C
1x7

D
8-10

Lucky Call

Base Responsibilities
End and Axe
6i or 5, C Gap, Chase into
the line, Dive, O/S Rush
lane - Contain pass rusher
Axe may cock

Stud and Mike

30, toes at 4, B Gap, Free
Hitter, QB, Based on
Coverage

Dog
7-8 yards deep

Tackle and Nasty

2i, A Gap, Chase into the
line, Dive, I/S Rush lane

Jack and Rover

3x3 or 4x3, Force Player,
Fold for Cutback-BootReverse, Pitch

Corner
1x7, inside
Depth depends on ability

Inside Linebacker Play

Stud and Mike
Goal is to get both Linebackers playside
Base Alignment = 30 or based on
coverage, toes at 4 yards
Run: To = B Gap; Away = Free Hitter
Option = QB Player
Pass = Hook to Curl (usually)

Stud and Mike Progression

Base
1. Get Set (TNT)

Defensive Signal/Call
Assignment/Responsibility

Dependent on Front

Alignment

Dependent on Front

Stud = 30 or 20
Mike = 30, 50, or 20

Toes at 4 yards

Stance

Feet are parallel (may stagger the inside foot back)

Toes are pointed north with the weight on the balls
Knees bent, shoulder square

Stud and Mike Progression

Base
2. Pre-Snap Reads (TNT)

Formation
Backfield Set
OL Alignments
Run (Reno) or Pass (Vegas)

Stud and Mike Progression

Base
3. Keys (TNT)
Near Offensive Guard
Backfield

Stud and Mike Progression

versus Run
There are three ways to control a gap:
1. With your body
2. With the blockers body
3. With your eyes

Stud and Mike Progression

versus Run
4. Shuffle two steps laterally based on the
read

May take a 6 read step with the inside foot

By shuffling, you
should be over the
top of any OT down
blocks

S
vs Pull
Reach
Down
Block
Block
Block
shuffle
shuffle
shuffle
with
away
with

Stud and Mike Progression

versus Run
5. Run to Daylight

Spill everything but the Iso

A
B

Q
Y

R
S

Stud and Mike Progression

versus Run
6. Fill attack the blocker

Strike with your hands

Great pad level

Be ready to shed

7. Escape

Rip

8. Pursue
9. Tackle

Stud and Mike Progression

versus Pass
4. Drop until the QB stops dropping

Keep the chin on the shoulder, turn and run

Pull-up versus Sprint Out

5. Square your body (shoulder and hips) and

read the QBs front shoulder

Work laterally

6. Break when the pin is pulled from the

grenade (front hand leaves the ball)
7. Pursue
8. Tackle

Outside Linebacker Play

Jack and Rover
Base Alignment = 3x3 off of a TE, 4x3 off
of a OT, Ax3 if there is a slot
Run: To = Force;
Away = Boot, Reverse, Cutback
Option = Pitch Player (coverage)
Pass = Curl to Flat (usually)

Jack and Rover Progression

Base
1. Get Set (TNT)
Defensive Signal/Call
Assignment/Responsibility
Alignment

Dependent on Front
Dependent on Formation

Stance

Inside foot up
Shoulders square

Jack and Rover Progression

Base
2. Pre-Snap Reads (TNT)

Formation
Backfield Set
WR Splits and Feet
OL Alignments
Run (Reno) or Pass (Vegas)

Jack and Rover Progression

Base
3. Keys (TNT)
EMOL
Backfield

Jack and Rover Progression

versus Run (TO)
4. Close on a 45 degree angle

Square to the line of scrimmage

Inside foot up

5. Violently attack the blocker

Hand violence
Keep the feet moving

6. Force or Spill

Be decisive, the Dog will fit off of your play

Force or Alley?

7. Tackle

Jack and Rover Progression

versus Run (AWAY)
4. Maintain Depth and shuffle two steps
inside
5. Check the QB for Boot

6.
7.
8.
9.

Pull-up all

Check for reverse

Check for cutback
Pursue once the ball crosses the LOS
Tackle

Jack and Rover Progression

versus Pass
4. Drop until the QB stops dropping

Pull-up versus Boot

5. Square your body (shoulder and hips)

and read the QBs front shoulder

Work laterally

6. Break when the pin is pulled from the

grenade (front hand leaves the ball)
7. Pursue
8. Tackle

Jack and Rover Progression

versus Pass

Read the EMOL to the QB

From under center

One QB crossover = 3-step FLATTEN OUT
Two QB crossovers = 5-step Get your body in the
THROWING LANE

From the gun

Shoulder turn = 3-step Turn your back to the QB and
run, hit #1 in the mouth
Catch and crossover (Any drop) = 5-step Get under
the CURL

Jack and Rover Coaching Points

1. ID the #1 Receiver Width
2. Read the EMOL to the triangle
3. Versus pass keep the chin on the
shoulder, pointed to the QB
4. Work to takeaway the 2nd level throw,
then break downhill on the short pass
5. You cannot get enough block recognition
with the DEs, OTs, and TEs

Jack and Rover Drills

Q

Q
T

12 yards

5 yards

5 yards

12 yards

5 yards

12 yards

Can work:
Run Reads
Pass Drops 3S and 5S
Shuffle with the front shoulder
Breaks
Routes Hitch, Curl, Out, Combinations
Blitzes
Boot

Linebacker Play
Lee-Davis High School
Confederate Football
Jason Meade
Head Football Coach
Lee-Davis High School
meade@leedavisfootball.com
804.513.2460
www.leedavisfootball.com