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rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome Coaches - this is our final #swarmfbchat We have Qs from various coaches that are looking for answers - let's help 'em out.

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Go ahead and give a quick intro - we will start Qs in a few minutes. Use the hashtag #swarmfbchat in all tweets.

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Mike Giancola, DL Coach at Bridgewater College #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Ryan McCartney Host of #swarmfbchat DC Salem HS, IN Just began year 21...

CoachWelden Aug 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Mike Welden, grafton, wi. DC #swarmfbchat

Dsell75 Aug 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

David Sell, Asst. HC, Co-DC, Palo Duro HS, Amarillo TX. #swarmfbchat

CoachKelleyAHS Aug 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Zach Kelley. DC Dallas Adamson HS in TX. Host for #425chat coming back Thursday! #swarmfbchat

mayhem_41 Aug 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Jordan Irsik, DB's coach's. Wamego HS, Kansas. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Here is Q1 - submitted by @CoachHalvorsen #swarmfbchat

CoachHalvorsen Aug 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Defending RPO's...how to remain aggressive and strong on all levels.
In reply to @rmacblue

mayhem_41 Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Jordan Irsik. DB's. Wamego HS, Kansas. #swarmfbchat

CoachDobbinsSE Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Erik Dobbins HC/DC Wichita Southeast High School #swarmfbchat

CoachDobbinsSE Aug 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Actually spoke to a College DC and he said and I believe him playing man can stop it #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Here is Q1 - submitted by @CoachHalvorsen #swarmfbchat
- CoachHalvorsen Aug 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT
  
  Defending RPO's...how to remain aggressive and strong on all levels.
  In reply to @rmacblue

The_Coach_A Aug 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Cody Alexander Author, Cautious Aggression: Defending Modern Football (https://t.co/G45iMf4PnN) & https://t.co/dmSOP6hmqQ #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: I always respond to this by saying - play man...all day...it eliminates the P based on alignment (prob not fade). #swarmfbchat

Dsell75 Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: play man free and twist/stunt the d-line. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue, @CoachHalvorsen

coachdober Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: take away their "option". Decide who's hands you want the ball to be in and force it there and be ready to rally there. #swarmfbchat

CoachWelden Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: we will play 2 read and man free, frees up our OLB who teams like to read to play run aggressively #swarmfbchat

CoachDobbinsSE Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: cont. I'm going to play with a split zone pattern match coverage #swarmfbchat

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 pt 1: Remember, it's just another form of veer/zone read. Defense dictates where the ball goes #swarmfbchat

CoachHalvorsen Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Wade Halvorsen Aurora HS, defense, Nebraska #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue

The_Coach_A Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Structure D to take away what the O wants to do, whether it be QB run or a bubble to the slot. Use cover downs & movement. #Swarmfbchat

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 pt 2: : Man cov is easy answer. Can be done w zone/bracket too. Key is identifying pass first/inserters. Front to back helps #swarmfbchat

The_Coach_A Aug 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Amen coach!!! WE dictate by alignment and coverage! #swarmfbchat

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 pt 1: Remember, it's just another form of veer/zone read. Defense dictates where the ball goes #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: Submitted by @honeycutt_cody - what are your thoughts on Blitzing Formations? #swarmfbchat

The_Coach_A Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Especially if you have the players to win the 1v1s. Otherwise, you have to get creative w/ coverage, str call, & make'em guess. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @CoachDobbinsSE

CoachWelden Aug 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2; we have blitz in automatic checks, ex away from trips we will bring ILB/OLB, unless we need more help on backside wr #swarmfbchat

CoachDobbinsSE Aug 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: I LOVE BLITZING AND I WILL BLITZ YOU ALL DAY!!!!!!! But you cannot get out leverage make sure you have the numbers #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: Submitted by @honeycutt_cody - what are your thoughts on Blitzing Formations? #swarmfbchat

CoachWelden Aug 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2cont: have rules built in for formations #swarmfbchat

The_Coach_A Aug 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: You can do it & it's not that hard! Take the guessing away & BTF! Great vs tempo too. https://t.co/WB3r3ydiL3 #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: Submitted by @honeycutt_cody - what are your thoughts on Blitzing Formations? #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Don't get worked up with blitzing in general - play solid base D; I tell our kids we blitz when we WANT TO, not have to. #swarmfbchat

CoachPierskalla Aug 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late! Andy Pierskalla, DC, Osseo, MN... it's been too long fellas! #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 cont: Blitzing in that situation sounds like an Automatic deal; I'd rather use DL movement/games vs blitzing each time. #swarmfbchat

The_Coach_A Aug 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Right, so make blitzes from the same tree into a check so they can be called to the correct formation. Rules dictate. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @CoachDobbinsSE

The_Coach_A Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Agree. You have to run a base that works w/ movement. If you can't do that & win 1st down you are reaching. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 cont: Blitzing in that situation sounds like an Automatic deal; I'd rather use DL movement/games vs blitzing each time. #swarmfbchat

mayhem_41 Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: solo check away from trips and send an LB/Safety depending on coverage #swarmfbchat

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: BTF is hot. Pair pressures & create consistent rule for form identifiers. Surface, width, TB location, number of backs, etc #swarmfbchat

The_Coach_A Aug 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Love me some #swarmfbchat, but dad duty calls!

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 pt 2: important to try and keep coverage consistent as well. Know your philosophy and make it transparent to players #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q3 comes from @Dsell75 - How do you defend flexbone triple option? #swarmfbchat

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2 pt 3: harp on ball coming out fast with cover guys. Technique needs to change slightly #swarmfbchat

ThompsonDub Aug 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Two 2s two 4s. Must stunt. Cannot run midline or inside veer. Have fs rob wing to motion side. #Swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q3 comes from @Dsell75 - How do you defend flexbone triple option? #swarmfbchat

coachdober Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: left-right symmetry on defense and a call to exchange qb and pitch players from play to play #swarmfbchat

CoachPierskalla Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: keep it simple and work on keys and reads and keys and reads...make sure kids know situations for pass and trick stuff #swarmfbchat

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: All installs done with option in mind. Coverage and front alignment dictate option responsibilities #swarmfbchat

CoachWelden Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3cont be very clear on who has who, assignment sound, make sure you rep in practice a change up on dive read for qb #swarmfbchat

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 pt 2: Again, D dictates where the ball goes. Pressure and stunting can force ball to certain spots to unblocked hats #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q4: comes from @CODY_GARDNER who wants to know how you defend a power team in 21 personnel? #swarmfbchat

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: FIT. FIT. FIT. Like pieces in a puzzle. Front call handles the box fit, coverage call for the secondary #swarmfbchat

mayhem_41 Aug 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: 3-4 sky-3 Safety robbing pitch/flat to motion side. Nose stunts to the motion #swarmfbchat

CoachWelden Aug 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: 34d we slant our quick NG and play game with who has B/C gap, collision te and bring Ss down to 8 yard to play man on TE #swarmfbchat

CoachDobbinsSE Aug 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: BLITZ FIT AND SPILL, clog up that power and it'll slow them down!!! #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q4: comes from @CODY_GARDNER who wants to know how you defend a power team in 21 personnel? #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4: I think an over front that can slant/angle; utilize your DBs to read those keys and help vs TE gaps. Vision Keys/React #swarmfbchat

CoachDobbinsSE Aug 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4: Slant to the TE, bring the TE side OLB and they'll go no where #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Here is Q5 if you're ready to answer! #swarmfbchat

CoachWelden Aug 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

What are some fun competitions you guys do at practice or to end practice? (Ex we did ol/DL compete in catching punts
In reply to @rmacblue

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4 pt 2: Need to keep counter in mind. Natural shake up to power. 4 men to defend 2 man surface, 5 to 3 man. Keep numbers #swarmfbchat

DrIronstein Aug 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: I like to rob the P read based on form/tend and convolute the R read with gap exchanges, slot man and man under calls. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue, @CoachHalvorsen

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: DL obstacle course. Fastest time wins prize. Also, big man 7 on 7, OL vs DL #swarmfbchat

DrIronstein Aug 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A2: Blitz to dictate what you want the O to do, & stay within the realm of ur scheme. Don't let O formations dictate your game. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue, @honeycutt_cody

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT

20 minutes left of #swarmfbchat until December...we've got 5 Qs floating around. Feel free to join in and answer.

CoachDobbinsSE Aug 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5: Good Ol fashioned 10min scrimmage, or a Hat on dummy session #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Here is Q5 if you're ready to answer! #swarmfbchat
- CoachWelden Aug 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT
  
  What are some fun competitions you guys do at practice or to end practice? (Ex we did ol/DL compete in catching punts
  In reply to @rmacblue

DrIronstein Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3) Cover 0 on edges, play 9on9, attack the gaps to force fast read & get ball out.Faster u make it happen easier it is. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue, @Dsell75

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT

As the #swarmfbchat responses have slowed down, I want to say thanks for the follows and participation this year! Best of luck to you all.

DrIronstein Aug 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A3) you can play an even front with 2 moving 2 techs to jack up veer reads & presnap audibles. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue, @Dsell75

rmacblue - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I look forward to chatting at various points and seeing some of you during clinic season in 2018! #swarmfbchat

BenClubb32 Aug 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I'm late to the party. Been a crazy week so far. Ben Clubb from Balko HS #swarmfbchat

BenClubb32 Aug 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5: Tug of war is always a good one. Using a towel going 1 on 1. Gets guys fired up and gets them to compete! #swarmfbchat

CoachWelden Aug 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

What are some fun competitions you guys do at practice or to end practice? (Ex we did ol/DL compete in catching punts
In reply to @rmacblue

CoachGiancola Aug 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Good luck this season to all! Big thanks to @rmacblue for running #swarmfbchat. See you after the season

DrIronstein Aug 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3) cont..use both 6tech end and 9tech $$ to attack blocking schemes. 6tech lets you bring FS closer to PoA 2 help run response #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue, @CODY_GARDNER

mikestauffer Aug 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Good luck coaches, I've learned a lot from all of you this off season. GATA! #swarmfbchat