#swarmfbchat Archive

The ONLY defensive-themed chat on Twitter! Talking all things Defense and Game Planning. Tuesdays at 9pm EST.
Tuesday January 31, 2017
9:00 PM EST
  • participatechat Jan 31 @ 9:00 PM EST
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  • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Top of the hour Coaches! Time for the Tuesday #swarmfbchat presented by @JustPlaySS Take the time to say HI - let's have a good one!
    In reply to @JustPlaySS
  • CoachRDes Jan 31 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Ryan Desrochers DC/LB coach at Millennium High School in Goodyear, Az #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Jan 31 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Mike Stauffer, DC, Patriot HS, SoCal #swarmfbchat
  • CoachKizer Jan 31 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Chris Kizer. DC/DL. Arkadelphia, Ar #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Bobby Curran LB's Coach Special Teams Coordinator Baltimore, MD #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Jan 31 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Jeff Lutt Co-DC & GBLB Coach Great Bend HS, KS #swarmfbchat
  • CoachMHochard Jan 31 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Miles Hochard. DEs/RBs. Former LB. Pembroke Hill. KCMO the 816. #LetsGo #SwarmFBChat
  • SSHS_CoachCoons Jan 31 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Jon Coons DC/LB Coach Saratoga Springs HS, NY #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Jan 31 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Ben Clubb, Linebacker Coach at Balko HS #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJoshHadden Jan 31 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Josh Hadden. HC @ Aiken Middle School in Aiken, SC #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Jan 31 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Freezy Smalls II, Safeties/SPT Co., Jack Britt HS, Fayetteville, NC #swarmfbchat
  • CodyCaseNoSpace Jan 31 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Cody Case, Defensive Line, East Hall High School in Gainesville, GA. #swarmfbchat
  • thomps_03 Jan 31 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Ryan Thompson, HC/DC Ashland-Greenwood Ashland, NE #swarmfbchat
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Matthew Atley, OL/DL, Jefferson High, Festus, MO #swarmfbchat
  • KillenBlake Jan 31 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Blake Killen DC/LB Randolph School, Huntsville, AL. Got the notepad ready #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Greg Wallis Tuttle, okla #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Cody G Park City, UT I coordinate the D. #swarmfbchat
  • coach_andyscott Jan 31 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Andy Scott, HFC, Kennesaw Mountain HS, Ga #swarmfbchat
  • CoachEddieYoung Jan 31 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Eddie Young HC Lajeunesse HS Windsor ON #swarmfbchat
  • NWCoachWilson Jan 31 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Dave Wilson NW High DC #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Jan 31 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Joseph Sam DC/LBs at Mansfield Legacy HS #SwarmFBChat
  • WR_CoachHepp Jan 31 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Steven Hepp DC Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln HS #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Eddie!!!!!! #swarmfbchat
  • BamaWaldo Jan 31 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Matthew Carden, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa WR coach and former DC #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBehnfeldt Jan 31 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Brandon Behnfeldt Delphos Jefferson HS OH #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Q1 coming up in 2 minutes - welcome all coaches! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachAltmanWM Jan 31 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Rob Altman DL West Memphis High, AR #swarmfbchat
  • jordan9smith Jan 31 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Jordan Smith Lehi HS, UT #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Q1: What are the skill sets and attributes you look for in an inside LB? #swarmfbchat
  • D_Mitchell91 Jan 31 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Senatobia Ms OL #swarmfbchat
  • verdimichaelmhs Jan 31 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Michael Verdi DC/ safeties mayfield high school east side of Cleveland #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachRockMcGill Jan 31 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Rahman McGill John Ehret HS ILB/ Special Teams Coordinator 🔵🔴 #swarmfbchat
  • CoachMHochard Jan 31 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1 good eyes, vocal. Great tackler and good speed. Our ILB always is leading tackler so sideline to sideline #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Jan 31 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1- does he make plays near or behind the line in run, is he around the ball and reacting in pass #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: I love a LB with high football IQ - we can work with almost all other attributes/skills - IQ makes you Dangerous! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1: Quick eyes. NASTY attitude. #swarmfbchat
  • qbcoach_bell Jan 31 @ 9:09 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat Michael Bell QBs Spring Valley HS Las Vegas new to this chat group
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1) Tough, moderately athletic and a bit of a dick. Nice guys don't last inside. #swarmfbchat
  • Flapattack92 Jan 31 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Phillip Ketterman I coach football. Temple Texas. What's the deal y'all? #swarmfbchat
  • brgredd Jan 31 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1 captain obvious here but the most physical kid on the team. Has to embrace he's hitting or getting hit every play #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRockMcGill Jan 31 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Low Center of Gravity Good Hips Instinct @rmacblue #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • Skillutt28 Jan 31 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1. Must have a nose for the ball & willingness to hit. Smart to know what is coming at him & be physical. #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Jan 31 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1: Footwork #1. ILBs need to be able to change direction and quick. #2 is football IQ. The ILB is the QB of the defense #swarmfbchat
  • NWCoachWilson Jan 31 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Toughness, speed and likes to hit. Other stuff is easier to teach. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachKizer Jan 31 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1: Looking for smarts and toughness. Our ILB have to set strength and make calls. Be fearless. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • SSHS_CoachCoons Jan 31 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1: Player has to be physical. Able to take on blocks and also get off blocks. Will fill the hole and scrape to make tackles #swarmfbchat
  • CoachMHochard Jan 31 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A2. Also avid film watcher. This guy has to spot tendencies On the field. #swarmfbchat
  • jordan9smith Jan 31 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: Ability to read and react! Gotta be mean too #swarmfbchat
  • Flapattack92 Jan 31 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1. I've only coached DBs on a sixman team, so I'll just read yalls responses lol #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBehnfeldt Jan 31 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: Physical, great at reading the play, and great leader of the front. Can call out plays and diagnose what is coming. #swarmfbchat
  • coach_andyscott Jan 31 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Q1/A1 What we look for are kids that can hunt, that can command respect with their work ethic and toughness. #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Jan 31 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: physical, good feet, eyes, and athletic. Ability to be vocal #SwarmFBChat
  • CoachJoshHadden Jan 31 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: Downhill, headhunter, Football IQ, has vision #swarmfbchat
  • D_Mitchell91 Jan 31 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Good combo of speed and physicality with a nose for the football #swarmfbchat
  • thomps_03 Jan 31 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1 smart, leader skills, great eyes, downhill attitude. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:11 PM EST
    a1: Con't: Smart. Film warrior. Needs to know the looks and the calls. Anticipate the call before its' made. #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Jan 31 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1: Tackling is an obvious answer, but I want my ILBs in on 90% of the play. They gotta have a nose for the football #swarmfbchat
  • SSHS_CoachCoons Jan 31 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1 cont: has to be football smart and a guy who will watch a lot of film. #swarmfbchat
  • BamaWaldo Jan 31 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1: Tough. Thick neck. Prison tattoos. But seriously quick feet and able to use hands and be able to shed OL #swarmfbchat
  • coachtanis Jan 31 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Our MLB needs to be my best friend. Needs to have a high FBI, watch a lot of film, communicate, & come downhill. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachSmithKHS Jan 31 @ 9:12 PM EST
    @pry3960 you might like this #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @pry3960
  • KillenBlake Jan 31 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1) tough, has to be the leader of the defense. #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Jan 31 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: your ILBs must either have or be taught IQ #SwarmFBChat
  • CoachLyster Jan 31 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: Aggressive, above avg COD, effort #swarmfbchat
  • CoachAltmanWM Jan 31 @ 9:12 PM EST
    also need to know whats going on #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @CoachAltmanWM
  • CoachKizer Jan 31 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: Juat like everyone else on here, be a playmaker, have a nose to find the ball and get in on a ton of plays #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachBehnfeldt Jan 31 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: like this guy... #swarmfbchat
  • Flapattack92 Jan 31 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Second. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:13 PM EST
    I LOVE seeing the words Leader and Film-Watcher in this first answer - can't beat that! #swarmfbchat
  • CodyCaseNoSpace Jan 31 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: Aggressive, not afraid of contact, great at following his reads & not getting caught chasing backfield action. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJoshHadden Jan 31 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1 cont: is usually a "dude" #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1 coachable, leader, vocal #swarmfbchat
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1 fast, strong, physical but must have good football knowledge too. Hard spot to fill. #swarmfbchat
  • DrIronstein Jan 31 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: Leadership, aggressive physical mindset, coachability, quick first step. Most important position on the team IMO. #swarmfbchat
  • verdimichaelmhs Jan 31 @ 9:13 PM EST
    We're Willing to sacrifice SL to SL speed if he has instincts and great eyes -Kids with speed and no eye discipline wil hurt us #SWARMFBCHAT
  • mikestauffer Jan 31 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1. Physical , downhill, eyes. Not afraid to fit open windows. Good tackler. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachByrd_ Jan 31 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1 high motor, football IQ would prefer someone who is physical but not necessity anything else I can work with #swarmfbchat
  • KillenBlake Jan 31 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1) love the guys saying mike needs to be an assistant coach, mine definitely is that for us. Gets us lined up and checked #swarmfbchat
  • coach_andyscott Jan 31 @ 9:14 PM EST
    We chart how much the kids watch in addition to what we show them during meetings #swarmfbchat
  • CoachP_ Jan 31 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Preston Potter, Priceville HS. Priceville, AL. LBs #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Jan 31 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Andy Swedenhjelm DC Newton High School, Newton, IA #swarmfbchat
  • coachmolzen Jan 31 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A1) sorry late to the party. For MLB looking for GRIT. If he has it and plays with hair on fire we'll be a good defense. #swarmfbchat
  • coachdober Jan 31 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A1: leader, football smart, aggressive, #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Jan 31 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A1) We look for someone who is physical and attacks downhill. Pursuit is also a must have. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla Jan 31 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Andy Pierskalla, DC, Osseo HS, Osseo, MN #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLyster Jan 31 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A1: Leadership must be seen at all three levels, someone to help drive each segment and not accept complacency thru practice #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDaleDunlap Jan 31 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A1: High FBI, Vocal, Good Vision, Physical,and can play sideline to sideline #swarmfbchat
  • qbcoach_bell Jan 31 @ 9:16 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat A1) as a QBs coach on that's predictable and I can get to easily get out of position
  • CoachHolst Jan 31 @ 9:17 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat A1: A downhill runner and physical tackler. Must take good angles, know his fits and can set the tone mentally.
  • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Q2: What drills do you use to help with vision keys AND lateral movement? #swarmfbchat
  • WR_CoachHepp Jan 31 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A1: quick decision maker, attacks doesnt catch, nose for the ball. Has to be good tackler (always our top tackler) #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Jan 31 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A1: Good ILBs know how to get downhill. Constantly tell my guys to get downhill and plug a gap. Get in the mix #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJoshHadden Jan 31 @ 9:18 PM EST
    My HS coach coached LB's as his position. "If you can't put someone's dick in the dirt, you can't play for me" #swarmfbchat
  • CoachKizer Jan 31 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: Work agility/bag drills everyday for sudden change/movement. Spend time working on OL keys so this is a big part of EDD's 2 #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:18 PM EST
    a2: Bag drills, add reads so they have to fight through the trash AND keep their eyes where we want them... #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:18 PM EST
    He dudes with eggs, get yo game right. #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Jan 31 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: I do a lot of bag drills, angled downhill. Finish with a tackle/fumble recovery. LBs are moving downhill while closing in #swarmfbchat
  • brgredd Jan 31 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2 a lot of downhill agility bags. Kick the heels up #swarmfbchat
  • coachdober Jan 31 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2: step-over bag drills, 4 cone drill, read/react drill with O-line visual key #swarmfbchat
  • CoachP_ Jan 31 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A1: physicality is nice. I like my guys not to think but react.I like fundamentals but I'll take a nose for the ball over fundy #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBehnfeldt Jan 31 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: I like read and react drills where we give them an OL to read and they react on movement and make the proper fill/drop #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Jan 31 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: have him read whatever his key is and bag drills #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Jan 31 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: vision-all drills with a bc key or passer key to simulate game key. Movement- use COD drills daily, but not a big bags guy #swarmfbchat
  • CarsonRileyDad Jan 31 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2) 3 man line drill work on reading Gs then fitting properly. Have both ILBs go & work on fitting as if "on a string" 2gether #swarmfbchat
  • coach_andyscott Jan 31 @ 9:20 PM EST
    Q2/A2, we do a ton of read drills in practice, we are guard readers so the ability to block out distractions is HUGE #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Jan 31 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2 lateral movements with bag drills, get back ups to do run reads as oline/ film work looking for keys and tendencies #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Jan 31 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2. Lotta key drill- scout OL follows card, LBs read and fit. I'm watching their eyes, feet, fit, leverage, pad level. #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Jan 31 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2) we do a lot of key read & react. We mostly read g/c/g so we have a scout line run a play & have the LBs hit the hole hard #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Jan 31 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2. Short/Quick bag drills. Reaction agility drill. Work with "OL/RB" blocking schemes will see each week. #swarmfbchat
  • thomps_03 Jan 31 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2 bag drills with some sort of finish, read oline, or bf, and react to finish #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2 we are always stance and steps every day #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Jan 31 @ 9:21 PM EST
    lateral bag and redirect drills (staying over bags) and get in chute whenever possible to keep base and levels #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • DrIronstein Jan 31 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2: Two key read drill, one first level one backfield alternating keys forcing response, fit, and eye discipline,NO FALSE STEPS #swarmfbchat
  • coach_andyscott Jan 31 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2 Cont, as far as lateral movement that is done for us in the off season and during summer with position specific movements #swarmfbchat
  • CoachByrd_ Jan 31 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2 Guard to near back key drill for eye discipline.for lateral movement I use boards in V-shape to make sure they work downhill #swarmfbchat
  • coachmolzen Jan 31 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2) EDD start w agility bags and sudden movement change, tackle, strike and shed, etc. Always try to combine 2 drills in 1. #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2) we read RB to surface so I will give 1st read & watch their eye track to surface. stance/flutter/read eyes/read steps #EDD #swarmfbchat
  • verdimichaelmhs Jan 31 @ 9:22 PM EST
    OL key read without backs/ ball 1st EDD. If team motions a lot get a soph to run motions and learn to ignore..Add backfield 2nd #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachBehnfeldt Jan 31 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2: work frontside and backside reads and can combo with a fill the hole drill with a RB picking a gap. Love real game looks #swarmfbchat
  • SSHS_CoachCoons Jan 31 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2: work bag drills, tracking near hip of ball carrier on outside run and closing down. Also OL keys. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Jan 31 @ 9:22 PM EST
    also work tracking ball Carrier and cutbacks keeping nearfoot over plant foot for power position #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • NickyT4098 Jan 31 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2: Mirror read drill. 6 inch key step. Lateral movement comes from everyday bag drills. Inside run period also helps on reads #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CodyCaseNoSpace Jan 31 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2: REPETITION REPETITION REPETITION. Can not rep motion and backfield trash enough. #swarmfbchat
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Lots of key drills of FB & G. If backside of key find the run thru if PS stack out side the end. Bags work, but have movement #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Jan 31 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2 cont, like to use boards that ol use and do as much as I can under a mobility chute #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2 we always did bag drills during off season and preseason #swarmfbchat
  • coach_u87 Jan 31 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A2. Bag Drills, 4-cone drill, any C.O.D. drills. Try to limit back pedaling. Then incorporate C.O.D using key reads, PA etc #swarmfbchat
  • CoachP_ Jan 31 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A2: beginning of camp-lot of bag drills, as season went on-lot of block rec. didn't do a great job of drilling the 2 together #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Q3: How many of you teach to READ OL vs READ Near Back or Triangle or Cross Keys? Reasoning? Interested to read these! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDaleDunlap Jan 31 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A2: Lateral Movement on bags. Work keys on barrels. Plug in OLinemen for LB to read and react. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Anyone have some EDD's on film they wouldn't mind sharing? #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Jan 31 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A2: Lotta dudes doing bag/agility drills. We don't have time for that! Focus everything on 1. Align 2. Fits 3. Tackling #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJoshHadden Jan 31 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A2: bag drills. Sometimes with a finisher-tackle/fumble/quick hands pick. #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Jan 31 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A2: Inside run period is also good for reading. The more drills we can do to read the better #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A2 we mirror steps of back key, for us to vocalize number of backs in backfield tells us a lot about our job #swarmfbchat
  • ryangatch Jan 31 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Coach Criner @coachcriner36 if you need some football check out #swarmfbchat great stuff!
    In reply to @coachcriner36
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3: BINGO question! I go back and forth, but I like to read backs. In my experience trying to decifer blocks slows down flow. #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Jan 31 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3: Guard goes away, takes you to the play! I think the guard gives the best read. In a 3-4 system especially #swarmfbchat
  • CoachKizer Jan 31 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3: We read triangle through to backfield. Tougher to teach but feel it's most true key. Will adjust keys based on opponent #SWARMFBCHAT
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3 our base rule is to read FB/Near back thru guard to the side the back steps. This allows them to see any possible scenario #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBehnfeldt Jan 31 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3: OL, backfields can be too deceptive and you lose leverage, especially running QB. OL will take you too the play most times. #swarmfbchat
  • KillenBlake Jan 31 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3) depends on who you're playing that week. We start out reading near back and flow. #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3) UC - near back. Gun - cross. Feel it gets us to the guard(s) we need to see, helps with fold cut vs zone & zone read #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Jan 31 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3-ILB mirror steps of Rb until something crosses their vision, such as a pulling ol, we insert our safeties all over to help #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Jan 31 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: Read OL, they normally don't lie. Per game plan may key backs and/or cross key. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHolst Jan 31 @ 9:28 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat A2: Do a Read drill to rep reading guards to backfield flow and getting in run fits. Try to use open ended agilities in season.
  • coachdober Jan 31 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: I teach read your guard first, then to the backfield flow. Guard read will give first steps. Commit/adjust off the flow #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLyster Jan 31 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: LB behind 1/5 read guard. Uncovered so gives a clear picture of blocking scheme. LB over 3 reads near back thru G for Pull #swarmfbchat
  • CoachMHochard Jan 31 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3 Triangle. Guard to backs. Not a lot of RPO here plus it still puts ILBs in a good spot. Guards tend not to lie. #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:25 PM EST
      Q3: How many of you teach to READ OL vs READ Near Back or Triangle or Cross Keys? Reasoning? Interested to read these! #swarmfbchat
  • KillenBlake Jan 31 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3) cont. if we're playing heavy gap scheme team, we will read guards. Double wing or 2 back we'll cross key some. Week to week #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla Jan 31 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3:we read backs last year and had success but are switching back to linemen b/c we feel more true read and easier with motions #swarmfbchat
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3 cont. If the guard works up he can stack & if he pulls he can fill A gap run thru. Keys can change, but thats our base.#swarmfbchat
  • CoachP_ Jan 31 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3: 1/2 interested in these answers. I did a horrible job this yr, tried switching w/ each week's 'easiest' read(RB/sniffer/OL) #swarmfbchat
  • CoachGrayvold Jan 31 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3 Under Center = read guards/OL From the gun = read the QB/RB mesh point Will really help your LBs not get out of position #swarmfbchat
  • coachmolzen Jan 31 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3) We see different O every wk- read OL aligned over. OL rarely lie. RBs/QBs lie too often for us to read. Consistent & KISS #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:29 PM EST
    a3 con't: The key can change based on film. We'll go to G's IF we're playing a big pull team, etc. #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Jan 31 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3: Tried to key near back, got killed on counters. I think the guard is the purest read for a LB. He never lies #swarmfbchat
  • qbcoach_bell Jan 31 @ 9:29 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat A3) I've coached both prefer read OL reading backs can cause over/wrong pursuit
  • Skillutt28 Jan 31 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3. Depends on Off each week. But start by reading near back & use vision to see pullers. Have cross read through G to far back #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHolst Jan 31 @ 9:29 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat A3: We read guards to backfield flow. Better for pass reads and gets us to run fits faster.
  • coachjsam Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: it all depends on the game plan that week #swarmfbchat
  • DamonDDukes87 Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Is it possible to run the old Buddy Ryan 46 defense in high school football in today's game? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachP_ Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: 2/2 this year we're going triangle all day everyday--working block rec in hopes of playing faster #swarmfbchat
  • CoachByrd_ Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3 Read Guard to near back guard pull =follow no guard pull= fill and scrape Try to keep the read simple and clean #swarmfbchat
  • NickyT4098 Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: We key near back through opn/closed Windows. Open window=FILL. Closed window and flow to=scrape. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • freezysmalls Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3 always have been a line to backfield type but interested in how/why some key backfield? I have mixed feelings #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:25 PM EST
      Q3: How many of you teach to READ OL vs READ Near Back or Triangle or Cross Keys? Reasoning? Interested to read these! #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3 rb thru step triangle, we spill and kill everything so lb can rock step and clear trash and bslb can plug and not play side #swarmfbchat
  • WR_CoachHepp Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: guards first. Step to fit, then backfield flow. We get into trouble looking into backfield. #swarmfbchat
  • SSHS_CoachCoons Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: mostly like to read the G's to the backs but will also read backs based on the opponents offense for that week. #swarmfbchat
  • thomps_03 Jan 31 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3 OL majority of time. 5 things they can do. BF shifts/motions lie. Rep what this weeks opp does. Confidence to read/react #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3 cont'd: I've also left it up to the player. If they have a good "feel" for what they see, I let them go with it. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJoshHadden Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3: Read guard to back. Know what most ppl here are trying to do. Those 2 tell a lot here. #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3) We read g/c/g as inside linebackers, near back reads outside linebackers. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachP_ Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3: glad to see I'm not only one that differs week to week. #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:31 PM EST
    sure, have the dudes go for it. Think it's not the easiest teaching, may get more by having to teach less. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @DamonDDukes87
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3: We had a LOT of false (influence) pulls into our league this year. It's a killer... #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A Jan 31 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Read the Gs. They don't lie, even if they are trying to give a false read you want the LBs to fit the box. #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:25 PM EST
      Q3: How many of you teach to READ OL vs READ Near Back or Triangle or Cross Keys? Reasoning? Interested to read these! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBJadrosich Jan 31 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Lot of great stuff on the #SWARMFBCHAT tonight men.
  • tsbulldawgs64 Jan 31 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A3) Once our ILB reads g/c/g they match flow and get eyes on back. Typically they have backs out on pass so that helps on PA #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDShack Jan 31 @ 9:34 PM EST
    read = small picture... use big eyes/peripherals for big picture to see more than just one or two guys. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @CoachGrayvold
  • The_Coach_A Jan 31 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Depends on how you structure your sec. If you allow the LBs to fit the box & the sec adjust you will still have the numbers. #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3 this is why we vocalize back field set so much one back we plug our gaps two back we play the play #swarmfbchat
  • SSHS_CoachCoons Jan 31 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3 cont: with wings we have had OLB cross read the far wing so they could see counter coming at them. Kept them home #swarmfbchat
  • verdimichaelmhs Jan 31 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Base odd front, so we read guards-uncovered easy to see for our young guys.switch keys very little so hopefully we master it #SWARMFBCHAT
  • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Q4: For all LBers, how do you teach block destruction? Is it true that the mentality is half the battle? #swarmfbchat
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Our secondary is asked to come up and help the run so even with a false key if the defense is fitting gap sound shoudl be good #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A Jan 31 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A3: This play can easily give you a false read if they give to the RB, but if everyone fits off the box & sec adj you are fine. #swarmfbchat
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Our outside backers are always three shuffle (counter, cutback, reverse) to be ready for anything coming back #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:38 PM EST
    a4: ABSOLUTELY! They have to WANT TO! #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Part of the story too is we 2 Gap up front, our ILBs don't have gaps.They fit open windows, presnap we know where they could be #swarmfbchat
  • verdimichaelmhs Jan 31 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Young kids: Get overtop blocks! Underneath is a loaf. As they get older they learn when we can "go for it" #SWARMFBCHAT
  • The_Coach_A Jan 31 @ 9:38 PM EST
    No checklist. Just use 6in steps, step to your gap, & read your G & anchor point (near DL). #swarmfbchat
    • AAlbano22 Jan 31 @ 9:36 PM EST
      hey coach, have loved the new website so far. do u have a checklist u use to teach the reads?
      In reply to @The_Coach_A
  • CoachDiG Jan 31 @ 9:38 PM EST
    working 1 gap, 1/2 man, plant foot forward, pad under pad, hips & hands, strike on rise while rolling over front foot #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4: I like to have them punch V of the neck, steer with off hand. Fitting keeping correct arm steering of course. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Jan 31 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4- we teach a tool box approach, what works for each kid, we want playmakers, not robots, if a kid swims and makes plays, #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Jan 31 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4: I always want ILBs to take block on with inside shoulder, give a good forearm punch and get leverage.Eyes up, find the ball #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Jan 31 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4. It is having active hands & strong fight to not stay blocked. Teach em dif ways & let em use what they like. Physical!!! #swarmfbchat
  • coach_andyscott Jan 31 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Q4/A4 We play RB blocks from leverage with old school flipper getting near foot planted #swarmfbchat
  • Billay15 Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4, Attack half the man, we have to be the aggressor in the box fill your gap. We are avoiding blocks on toss read/outside box. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST
    mentality is great. Getting confidence with being in great position is much better. #swarmfbchat like to break in segments
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4: Also depends on the matchup. If we're quicker, I don't want them engaging if they don't have to. Use speed get under/over #swarmfbchat
  • CoachMHochard Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4 we have a beat then block circuit. We also do a 1v1 and 1v2 competition. Intensity and mindset are a huge part #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4)Start old school shoulder fit on sled. Progress to hand shock, then rip & dip. Square-balanced, live feet. #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A4 we teach on angles feel heels at 5 will eliminate saying get over blocks #swarmfbchat
  • verdimichaelmhs Jan 31 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Stole "Eyes in throat" from Bama LB coach at glazier - it's a violent mentality and we must be lower to do it #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachBehnfeldt Jan 31 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A4: mentality is everything, do not go around, go through. Keep shoulders square and keep extension from OL. Stay Low!!!#swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Jan 31 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A4 cont then we live with it. We teach dip/rip shock and sep, club open go and get square, shock and toss #swarmfbchat
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A4 HANDS ON!!! get off the block and make a FB play. Tool box method. Whatever works best to make a great FB play. #swarmfbchat
  • coach_andyscott Jan 31 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A4 we attack OL blocks with hands inside breast plate thumbs up, elbows locked, try to shuck the blocker and clear our hips #swarmfbchat
  • NickyT4098 Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4: Rock concept.Elbows tight. Hairline to chin. Thumbs up strike chest plate. On open window X-Ray. Blow the lead blocker up! #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Hardest thing to teach is getting them to run thru not run to contact. Takes a certain kind of person not to stop or brace. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST
    a4: Rub ribs, strike, extend, rip off #swarmfbchat
  • DamonDDukes87 Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Damon Dukes, trying to be the first Autistic football coach, Bolivar, TN #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4: mentality has a lot to do w/it! We teach every player 2 ways & based off comfort level only use one in the game #swarmfbchat
  • thomps_03 Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4 attack with inside shoulder, punch through, square up. Must be physical. #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST
    It has to be a mentality, but you need to preach the use of hands. Much like the DL, LBs have to be able to shed/take on blocks #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST
    @rmacblue plus teaching to scrape in run when out leveraged #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @CoachCurran42, @rmacblue
  • coachmolzen Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4) We believe toughness is a skill you can teach just like tackling. Confidence is KEY. Eventually kiddie gloves come off. #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST
    This is what we do pretty much #SWARMFBCHAT
    • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:40 PM EST
      A4)Start old school shoulder fit on sled. Progress to hand shock, then rip & dip. Square-balanced, live feet. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachKizer Jan 31 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4: Attack V of the neck and outside shoulder with proper gap integrety. Take the blocker back to where he came from. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • verdimichaelmhs Jan 31 @ 9:43 PM EST
    @rmacblue this sounds sweet! Mind sharing details? #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @CoachMHochard, @rmacblue
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4 rule defense plays half a man, no where your help is and go like hell #swarmfbchat
  • coachdober Jan 31 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4: leverage and want-to are key! We work hand and leverage tech. but stress that WHERE it happens is most important! #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Jan 31 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4 fast hands. get your nose in there and just do a job. we want every gap filled. take half the man on. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachKizer Jan 31 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A4: Mentality is a huge part of it to me. You have to think your going to blow up blockers and then go do it. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • BenClubb32 Jan 31 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A4: LBs need to be violent with the hands. Always take on the block and engage with the hands. Violent hands win #swarmfbchat
  • CoachGrayvold Jan 31 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A4 Attitude is everything. Technique is everything + more. Shock, shed, rip/shed, pursue. Keep half your body free. #swarmfbchat
  • brgredd Jan 31 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A4 part of having the mentality is haveng the knowledge you know how to take on and beat the block attack with hands #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Jan 31 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A4 cont. Teach Club &Rip, Punch Over, Flipping Hips, & Shock and Awe. Correct depth helps defeat blocks & getting over top. #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:45 PM EST
    it's coming. Shot a video on our Indy for our TGOG, next will Be LB structure then LB Indy. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @CoachCurran42
  • CoachP_ Jan 31 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A4: lateral pursuit-rip half a man Down hill-blow up half a man or shock/pull depending on the kid. I believe absolute mindset #swarmfbchat
  • CodyCaseNoSpace Jan 31 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A4: We teach using the "flipper". Throw that forearm into the sternum of the blocker and drive him. Close up gaps. #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A4 if the ol is getting on to lbs thst fast front better be making a ton of plays #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Q5: Interesting Q I just got; How do you teach pass/zone drops - when do you collision a WR/TE and how long do you stay w/them? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachMHochard Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST
    I will send beat the block circuit over DM. Just let me know #swarmfbchat
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A4 as long as we can stay gap sound while taking on/defeating the block we are in great position as a unit. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHolst Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A4: Proper hand placement is key. Must teach in a progression and understand different situations you can get blocked in #swarmfbchat
  • CoachGrayvold Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A4 Attitude is everything. Technique is everything + more. Shock, shed, rip/swim, pursue. Keep half your body free to fit. #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST
    @rmacblue Back downhill = fill hard. Back straight out = Play Action. J block = scrape outside. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @CoachDShack, @rmacblue
  • DamonDDukes87 Jan 31 @ 9:47 PM EST
    What offense is better Air Coryell, West Coast or today's Spread O? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A5: Our LB's have rules if in zone. "Under 2 unless 3 shows" KILL ANY WR that comes in your zone. #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A Jan 31 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A4: You have to teach arm extension. When the can get into the chest the LB is dead. Hand placement & press w/ thumbs up. #swarmfbchat
  • coach_andyscott Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5 we don't collision unless it's a crosser, match tech so if we get a vertical we try to hover unless we get an under call #swarmfbchat
  • coachdober Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5: for OLBs "hands on #2" gets them headed where we need them to drop to take away curl-flat. #swarmfbchat
  • KillenBlake Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A)5 got my start as pattern match DB coach. I teach backers the same. If I'm dropping to a hook, im reading inside out, #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM EST
    if vertical drop 10-12 yards. They cut route short, generic answer is get depth and width changes based on scheme #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A5: Should not need to stay with them if they're on their backside. No WR should be able to run through a collision with a LB! #swarmfbchat
  • KillenBlake Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A5) cont. reading inside out and manning the one that breaks in. If I have flat, inside out and manning the one breaks out #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLyster Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A4: I teach rip with leverage to the play and press with no leverage. Rip - same ft same shldr, give back # #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBehnfeldt Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A5: turn the hips and look over shoulder, scanning for QB and WRs. If WR/TE is in my path I engage, stay until I get to my zone #swarmfbchat
  • DamonDDukes87 Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST
    I'm learning alot via this #swarmfbchat Keep it coming
  • CoachDiG Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST
    get eyes back on QB he makes decisions. Get shoulders square. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • NickyT4098 Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A5:We are primarily cover 2. Collision the day lights out of #2 WR. We Collision & carry to 12 yards. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachKizer Jan 31 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A5: Out ILB is responsible for final #3/ hook area. Reroute and drop on WR. If #3 goes out look for someone comin in to replace #SWARMFBCHAT
  • Skillutt28 Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A5. Start on air & teach proper drop tech. Add a WR/TE to the drop zone. Depend on the Cov dictate staying with rec or pass off #swarmfbchat
  • CoachKizer Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A5 Rerouting a WR from a LB standpoint is just like if you tell ends to wrong arm a puller. It's critical #SWARMFBCHAT
  • tsbulldawgs64 Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A4) Mentality is almost all the battle. Technique means nothing if they don't attack. We tend to use dip and rip mostly. #swarmfbchat
  • coachdober Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A5: ILBs we stress depth at a 45 angle #swarmfbchat
  • coachtanis Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Q5) We play a ton of 1/4s. Reroute your match WR when he comes thru your zone. Don't need contact for a good reroute!! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLyster Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A4: Press - hands above eyes, aim to open shldr to the play. Tit and cuff placement. After initial strike is dvlp, we butt pull #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A5 we look to meet receivers at 8-10 yards, if they are there we re route until 10-15, if not then we square up to q and sink #swarmfbchat
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Our backers are responsible for hook/curl. Read pass and get your depth. If anyone crosses the middle, light them up. #swarmfbchat
  • SSHS_CoachCoons Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A5: Teach OLB's to drop hook/curl to flats. Read #2 may have to run with a wheel rout. Depends on cov we are in. #swarmfbchat
  • thomps_03 Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A5 M is n hole, collision cross. W is SCIF slant curl in flat. Take first thu progression. Box out slant, hip of curl, fly flat #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHays13 Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Missed #swarmfbchat gonna have to catch up tomorrow on the transcripts
  • DamonDDukes87 Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM EST
    What offense is hard to defend West Coast or today's Spread O? #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A5 two reads steps open hips thru key don't chase anything under god ilb #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM EST
    aim for upfield hand on downfield shoulder #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • tsbulldawgs64 Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A4) I'm a big believer in playing to a kid's strengths. Sam mostly just ran through backs in the whole and OLB mostly ripped #swarmfbchat
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A5cont this can change if we are switching from 3 to 4 then our boundary backer must apex and be the flat defender. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachMHochard Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A5 aiming point is "the hash" but it obvi changes with Field pos. Ideally 45 degree drop to 10 yards. Good shove. Don't chase #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST
      Q5: Interesting Q I just got; How do you teach pass/zone drops - when do you collision a WR/TE and how long do you stay w/them? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLyster Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Defeat comes when these habits are a natural reaction Have to believe we can teach confidence bc we can't recruit it #swarmfbchat
  • Billay15 Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Q5, it's all about the feel. Anyone crossing your zone must be rerouted. Suck up until WR leaves your zone. Must call in&outs #swarmfbchat
  • SSHS_CoachCoons Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A5: will collision receiver if we remove a LB from the box and he is playing flats. #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM EST
    cont. because he will have short crosser in a zone to man concept and the font side lb cant give up the hole to a curl #swarmfbchat
    • freezysmalls Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM EST
      A5 open at 45 and get eyes on 3-2. if either is shallow crossing yell cross but stay disciplined to continue and trust back side guy
      • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST
        Q5: Interesting Q I just got; How do you teach pass/zone drops - when do you collision a WR/TE and how long do you stay w/them? #swarmfbchat
  • coachtanis Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Don't chase in the no cover zone 1-3yds. Carry WR to 8yds depth and flip hips back inside with a good Ath base. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @coachtanis
  • CoachMHochard Jan 31 @ 9:53 PM EST
    I will try to find out circuit on HUDL tmrw if it's still there. If not, I'll force some kids to walk through it! #Swarmfbchat @rmacblue
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachPierskalla Jan 31 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A5:need to do more but drops with coverages while WRs runs their routes. Communicate the routes as they happen, no ball needed #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A5: Read the near hip & make them run the hump. Big proponent of not spot dropping yet matching, carrying, & delivering. #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST
      Q5: Interesting Q I just got; How do you teach pass/zone drops - when do you collision a WR/TE and how long do you stay w/them? #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A5) We collision any time we can. Disrupt timing as often as possible. We will carry 10-15 yards before passing off. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Q6: What are the keys to a good pass rusher/blitzer? #swarmfbchat
  • coachmolzen Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A5) We drop to people not spot. We engage and try to disrupt a crossing or vertical threat. Can't carry vert pass 12 yards #swarmfbchat
  • qbcoach_bell Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat A5) absolutely collision #2 hold redirect as long as possible. QBs taught to come off collision because the disrupts the timing
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A5) We set vertical, mirror QB, 12-15 yds, drive on crossers. We don't actively wall WRs, if we can stay sq, we will, no turn #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Jan 31 @ 9:55 PM EST
    hips, hands and finish! #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • qbcoach_bell Jan 31 @ 9:55 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat A6) please tell me
  • Billay15 Jan 31 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Q5 cont. our eyes stay on the QB we "feel" WR in our zone. We can only get the "feel" from a ton of reps and studying routes #swarmfbchat
  • coach_andyscott Jan 31 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A6 you have to hit the LOS with momentum, you can't blitz unless you are running WAO! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachKizer Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A6: Aggressive, use hands, always working upfield. Big time motor. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachBehnfeldt Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A6: timing and ability to know the openings. A good blitzing backers know when and where to maximize the blitz. #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A6) Hands and explosive step. We work hand drills almost every day, especially with our edge rushers. #swarmfbchat
  • CODY_GARDNER Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A6) RUN TO DAYLIGHT!!!! Can't stand watching a LB bury in the line, or having more than 1 guy in a gap. #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A6: Quick hands to engage and shed. High motor and quickness! Relentless pursuit to the ball #swarmfbchat
  • CoachTLambert Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST
    #swarmfbchat
    • CoachTLambert Jan 31 @ 9:55 PM EST
      drop underneath vertical releases and carry 10-12 ... walling all crossers! I mean walling down, force low cross! Switch crossers
      In reply to @rmacblue
  • freezysmalls Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A6 I think good hands and the ability to bend a corner while rushing. Hands tops everything tho. have to have good hand combat #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A6: 100% attitude here. Needs to refuse to be blocked. Needs to be able to anticipate. #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A Jan 31 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Too many variables in a cross-key. If the Mike works with the stretch, & the Will gets pinned, it's 1v1 w/ the Saf. I want +1s. #swarmfbchat
    • coachrugs Jan 31 @ 9:46 PM EST
      in that formation we would cross key the backs, through guards. LB sees seas part fills B, End C, Safety running alley Inside
      In reply to @The_Coach_A
  • CoachMHochard Jan 31 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6 great hands, variety of tools in toolbox, get skinny, hit it full speed and be able to reroute(this is important!!) #swarmfbchat
  • CoachP_ Jan 31 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6: just reading the answers on this one. We like to hit the invisible wall. #swarmfbchat
  • coachdober Jan 31 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6: timing, motor, and the willingness to hit the gap full speed even if it's a little cloudy #swarmfbchat
  • NickyT4098 Jan 31 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6: I think any good blitzed/rusher needs a relentless motor. I teach my guys to locate wrists and karate move #SWARMFBCHAT
  • tsbulldawgs64 Jan 31 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6) Also trying to develop the feel of working off a blocker's pressure (good lean). Motor, Motor, Motor. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • Skillutt28 Jan 31 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6. Able to disguise blitz. Hit the open gap & not be a "flesh magnet". Fast & physical with hair on fire. Runners N Hitters!! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla Jan 31 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6: hips/toes bring you to ball on edge, we teach aiming points in the blitz depending on your quick read of play(qb or rb) #swarmfbchat
  • mikestauffer Jan 31 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A6. Do you guys blitz from depth or show it? #swarmfbchat
  • coachmolzen Jan 31 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A6) not big blitzing team but when we do- timing, speed & relentless effort to disrupt or take away a pass angle at very least #swarmfbchat
  • PigSkinCoach Jan 31 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A6 attack the line pressing your gap always playing half a man had good ones hit from depth and good ones play better on the 🏈 #swarmfbchat
  • atley_matthew Jan 31 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Hit it fast. Momentum is huge but in order to be a great blitzer they need to have their PR and counter move. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Once again - can't thank you guys enough - there is no #swarmfbchat without your participation! Awesome job once again!
  • coachjsam Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM EST
    A5: we tell our guys to keep a head on a swivel & hit the piss out of anything that crosses their face (except negative routes) #swarmfbchat
  • The_Coach_A Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM EST
    . @PigSkinCoach If you have the LB attack the inside hip the WR has to widen & run around the LB. This messes w/ timing. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @PigSkinCoach
  • CoachCurran42 Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM EST
    depends on the kid. Some can't anticipate without showing. Others have great burst. #Swarmfbchat
    In reply to @mikestauffer
  • thomps_03 Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM EST
    A6 All In. No half heart here. Edge cant break contain while being aggressive. Gap has to be clean. Not 2 in 1. Know snap count #swarmfbchat