Diagnose the Formation
This offensive tendency is more likely when the running back aligns deeper than the quarterback.
What is an inside run?
This type of offensive personnel should immediately alert defenders that the offense is likely throwing the football.
What is 00 or 10 Personnel?
When everyone on the offensive line steps backward together, defenders should immediately think this.
What is Pass?
This defensive concept prevents linebackers from overrunning zone plays.
What is STYK (Slow Til You Know)?
A defender who attacks a cloudy gap is most likely making this mistake.
What is failing to scrape?
This offensive tendency is more likely when the running back aligns even with the quarterback.
What is a perimeter run?
This offensive personnel grouping should immediately make defenders think downhill run.
What is 12, 22 or 32 Personnel?
When everyone on the offensive line fires off low, defenders should immediately think this.
What is Run?
This defensive coaching point emphasizes consistency over flash.
What is "Same stance, same read, same finish."
When defenders hear "Pull = GO," hesitation should last exactly this long.
What is none?
Before watching the running back, defenders should identify this first.
What is offensive line movement?
This pre-snap alert prepares defenders for offensive linemen changing gaps after the snap.
What is Swap Alert?
Defenders should never stare directly at this offensive player because it makes them vulnerable to misdirection.
Who is the Running Back?
According to the manuals, great defenders rely more on these three traits than size.
What are eyes, footwork, and violent hands?
The primary purpose of reading offensive linemen instead of skill players is to eliminate this offensive tactic.
What is misdirection?
A guard whose toes are behind the center's heels is often preparing to do this.
What is Pull?
This motion can create a Quads Look from Trips.
What is FLOP Motion?
A defender whose shoulders turn too early is usually making this mistake.
What is committing before confirming the read?
The purpose of a reroute is to eliminate this advantage for the receiver.
What is a free vertical release?
This offensive characteristic determines whether an offense has a 5-, 6-, or 7-man surface.
What is the number of players attached to the line of scrimmage?
This offensive line movement should cause defenders to stay square instead of immediately attacking.
What is Zone Flow?
This motion can create a Quads Look from Doubles.
What is HOP Motion?
The purpose of the Buzz Phase is to accomplish this before attacking.
What is confirm the play?
The purpose of a wall technique is to eliminate this release.
What is an inside release?
The secondary read in a Guard-Center-Guard Triangle
What is the backfield?