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rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT

9pm - time for the #swarmfbchat. Let's get those intros going; use Q1/A1 format and #swarmfbchat for max exposure.

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT

9pm - time for the #swarmfbchat. Let's get those intros going; use Q1/A1 format and #swarmfbchat for max exposure.

CoachRDes May 24 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Ryan Desrochers OLB coach Millennium High School in Goodyear AZ #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Tonight's Topic: Art of Blitzing #swarmfbchat

elbigfred May 24 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Freddy Gonzalez, Assistant Coach, LBs, Socorro HS #swarmfbchat

JasonConley20 May 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Jason conley DC Batavia oh #swarmfbchat

CoachGibson5 May 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Marcus Gibson DC Murrah High School Jackson, MS #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Cody Gardner Free agent, Computer Nerd, Just got done splicing 84 strands of fiber optics, in a tent in Dutzow, MO #katytrail #swarmfbchat

zachdavis24 May 24 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Zach Davis HFC Riverside HS Belle WV #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Just a reminder: #swarmfbchat is taking DMs for Topics for each Tuesday throughout June. Want this chat to be helpful to all of you.

caprewett May 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Chris Prewett DC Johns Creek HS, GA #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 is coming up in 2 minutes! #swarmfbchat

_coachgibbslv May 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Maurice Gibbs Associate HC/DL Western HS (LV,NV) #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: When blitzing ILBers...show or no? Reasoning? #swarmfbchat

PigSkinCoach May 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Greg Wallis Tuttle, okla #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Andy Swedenhjelm Defensive Coordinator Newton High School, IA #swarmfbchat

zachdavis24 May 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1) better to be early than late.. Would like to hit it on the run #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1) we let our kids be creative. The more fun they have the faster they play. Be 9 steps away from QB when ball is snapped #swarmfbchat

CoachRDes May 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1-Depends on situation short yardage, then yes get in your gap and raise hell #swarmfbchat

caprewett May 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Mix up looks regardless of blitz or not. Keep the OL off balance by showing and not going and vice versa #swarmfbchat

CoachMocahbee May 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Ben Mocahbee DL Batavia HS Cincinnati OH #swarmfbchat

CoachRDes May 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1-(cont.) or if you are trying to get a specific line call from the O #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Good early chatter - nice feedback already - keep it coming. #swarmfbchat

PigSkinCoach May 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 mix it up to get pass pro you want, run some cross dogs to occupy ol get free hitters #swarmfbchat

CoachKelleyAHS May 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Zach Kelley. DC and LBs coach at Dallas Adamson in TX! #swarmfbchat

JasonConley20 May 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1- Both. As a 33 team. We come quick at times and also let things develop just to switch it up. Also depends on the blitz. #swarmfbchat

caprewett May 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 - one thing I've seen to be successful is to show one side of the line to change the protection then blitz opposite #swarmfbchat

_coachgibbslv May 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Mix it up. Like to move twds letting our guys bluff at their leisure (until they get caught) #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1) I want then to run to daylight, so tighter to los but not show, unless it's a fire call, then we all have pre assigned gaps #swarmfbchat

CoachGibson5 May 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1 Have to do both, in order for bluffs to work you have to show some, if not they know you are bluffing! #swarmfbchat

CoachKelleyAHS May 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: we creep every play. Start walking forward on snap of ball, not for that but I guess it shows and time it just right #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Q2 is a follow-up question..coming up in a few minutes! #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q2: When given the green light;are there still run keys? Can/should they alter their tracking when on a blitz? Coaching points? #swarmfbchat

PigSkinCoach May 24 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1 also like to have run blitzes gap vs 1 back, two back not so much if we can't stop em with 9 it's gonna be a long night #swarmfbchat

CoachRDes May 24 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Attack the gap hip of the OL adjacent to your gap. Rules are widen on zone to, bend to down or zone away, and chase on pull #swarmfbchat

CoachKelleyAHS May 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: No run keys necessarily, but eyes up! Don't be blind, blitz gap and find ball carrier! And we Blitz ALOT! #swarmfbchat

caprewett May 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 - they are given aiming points and to adjust they're track depending on the play. We also use flow blitzers who can opt out #swarmfbchat

zachdavis24 May 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2) they can't come off of their blitz. Need to know if they are spill (Dive), force (QB or Pitch based on call) or peel. #swarmfbchat

CoachRDes May 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 (cont) if it goes back we put on a pass rush move #swarmfbchat

PigSkinCoach May 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 blitzing is an learned art, work vs variety of blocking schemes blitz with a purpose #swarmfbchat

elbigfred May 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A1) Depends on situation and D and D. Do both to try and give false reads to QB and OL. #swarmfbchat

CoachGumm87 May 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT

The threat of blitzing is just as dangerous as blitzing itself. When bluffing we don't want them caught going backwards at snap #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2) Read & react to whats going on in front of you. Responsible for gap when blitzing but we can't take ourselves out of plays #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2) Don't be shocked when the play is there to be made....I blitzed you because I thought it would help,,,,,make the darn play #swarmfbchat

JasonConley20 May 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2- again in 33, we have gaps. When blitzing, they attack their gap but adjust to play. "Read on the run" idea. #swarmfbchat

bobthomas_55 May 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A1: both are effective but prefer no show. Let OL think if we're coming. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Feel free to tweet at each other if you want more info about an idea/scheme/rule that you see during the chat #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 24 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2) cont. We want our kids to trust their instincts and play fast. Don't be afraid to make a play. #swarmfbchat

caprewett May 24 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@PigSkinCoach we use it if somebody has the gap away from the play and flow is coming towards him, he can read out #swarmfbchat

elbigfred May 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2) I Coach my LBs to blitz with inside foot to the ball. Work down heel line and find the ball. Attack gap to half man. #swarmfbchat

_coachgibbslv May 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2:Don't run past opp. color past LOS. Prime tackle if POC is in the gap otherwise adjust tracking to make sack or hawk tackle.#swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:24 PM EDT

OLB blitz/outside pressure Q coming up in 3 minutes! #swarmfbchat

CoachGibson5 May 24 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2 Yes when they get to the offensive lineman's heel depth you have to idle down and adjust to the ball! #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers May 24 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2) We react to the OL on the inside of the gap we are blitzing. Teach are guys don't be a robot play football. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 24 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2) OLBs can peel, if they see it, I don't want them caught in no man's land. Be shot out of a cannon, I overvalue aggression #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q3: With outside blitz/pressure, do you slant away? Ever stunt that side and/or send an ILB as well? #swarmfbchat

3anout May 24 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A1. Both, depending on what we're after #swarmfbchat

bobthomas_55 May 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A1: attack gap/half man with eyes up. #swarmfbchat

caprewett May 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 - little bit of both. Main focus when we blitz is to be gap sound against the run and not take too much away vs. pass #swarmfbchat

CoachRDes May 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3- yes, if it works we run it #swarmfbchat

3anout May 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A2. No run keys, blitz keys. We blitz the formation (BTF) depending on protection. #swarmfbchat

JasonConley20 May 24 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3- we pinch our ends and bring our olb on a contain blitz. We also send the end wide and attack the inside with the olb. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3)our blitz calls are 1 word, if I the word has an X, they and the d line exchange gaps, we have the LB give a call to dline #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3) We slant the DL away from the rusher just about every time. Only time would be when we bring blitzers from opp sides #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers May 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3) Sometimes will bring both OLB &ILB off the edge or OLB & S. We can bring OLB off edge & ILB opposite side. #swarmfbchat

CoachRDes May 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3- we are a 3-4 we bring all kinds of combos and line stunts, we use a wristband system so we have lots #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3) cont. Only exception would be if we brought the OLB under the DE and had them exchange responsibilities. #swarmfbchat

bobthomas_55 May 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: yes, slant away and will stunt occasionally or send ilb as well. Really depends on D&D. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

"WAX" will is xing with d lineman, usually out 2 gap guy"Duece" player, Sox, Max,Box, Fox #swarmfbchat

JasonConley20 May 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3- I also like the blitz where you long stick your end to the a gap and bring your olb off end and ilb in b gap. Odd front #swarmfbchat

3anout May 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3. We slant and twist with OLB blitz. We'll bring 1 or 2 and cover accordingly. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

If I keep saying "I like that" as I read these, I won't have any idea what I'm running next year!! #goodstuff #swarmfbchat

_coachgibbslv May 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3:I like DL stunts or may mix in DE/OLB stunt from the weak side. Gotta coach up who has force & spill #swarmfbchat

gjulian5150 May 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3: like to twist a N and T or T and DE with an edge blitz. Keeps all gaps sound and really gets OL heads spinning #swarmfbchat

CoachKelleyAHS May 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3: 140 charac can't cover everything we bring lol. 3-4 and bring pressure from EVERYWHERE! DL knows blitz and goes opposite! #swarmfbchat

nonmathaphobe May 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Coach Reid, dline houston texas. A3 we use a numbering system with concept words for our plays #swarmfbchat

coachdober May 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3: we slant the DL away when bringing OLB edge pressure. Have ability to tag one of the ILBs to blitz too. #swarmfbchat

3anout May 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3. We long stick an end vs. partial fan pass pro. And we bring OLB and ILB off of that. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Base blitz is players name, send two, both letters in the word, SMash, BaSh, WhaM, BoMb, WaSh, #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Next question comes from DM - let's give our fellow coach some good stuff! #swarmfbchat

wilson2882 May 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@tsbulldawgs64 it's also important to get your players to read blocks as well &'act accordingly - gaps move #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers May 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3) When bringing 2 off edge the inside guy will go underneath first thing to him. That way spill pullers or get 2-1 in pass. #swarmfbchat

PigSkinCoach May 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

The ncaa blitz is a classic that most everyone runs with long stick de outside pressure and I'll pressure greet fire zone #swarmfbchat

CoachGumm87 May 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Against gun zone I like NCAA blitz to back with OLB chasing down LOS, end long stick and ILB coming C-gap for QB keep #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q4: Q is: How can I be more creative in disguising my blitzes and/or stunting? (he runs a hybrid 4-4) #swarmfbchat

wilson2882 May 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@rmacblue rather not show unless there is a predetermined reason - it's easier to pick it up if the OL sees it #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Sorry player names; Sam, Mike, will, bandit(ws), zeke(dime OLB) #swarmfbchat

JasonConley20 May 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@CoachGumm87 I like it!! I've never heard the name. I also cannot claim it now!! Haha #swarmfbchat

CoachGibson5 May 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 Do some presnap stemming in there with the interior linemen and run some end/OLB games! #swarmfbchat

coachdober May 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: play games with LBs. walk them up when not coming, vary OLB depth and width, bluff one side, send the other, etc. #swarmfbchat

3anout May 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q4. We use a Jump call to stem the front. The rule is "End up in the call". Make all 5 OL think. There's a weak link there. #swarmfbchat

gjulian5150 May 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: keep LB's moving up and back, show and bail, show and go, bring everyone up and bail all but blitzers on snap #swarmfbchat

caprewett May 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 - stand everybody up and let the kids play with alignments. Confuses everybody and only the D knows where they are going #swarmfbchat

CoachRDes May 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4- Coach Shawn Weaver from Gettysburg College has great stuff for stunting guys and not getting killed #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@wilson2882 yep we do tons of work on scheme rec so our guys have an understanding of what the o does and why the gaps move #swarmfbchat

wilson2882 May 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@CoachGibson5 be careful with stemming - offensives will tend to quick count you and catch you moving - it's a great change up #swarmfbchat

3anout May 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4. Try Blitzing the formation. Make the call and give the OLB's a rule for which one is to blitz depending on what they see. #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers May 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4) Move around pre-snap but you have to really work with them to understand they need to look the same when blitzing or not. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q5 is scheduled to show in 4 minutes! Keep those ideas coming! #swarmfbchat

JasonConley20 May 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@CoachGumm87 good use of the blitz!! #swarmfbchat https://t.co/6xxHkOlPAD

CoachGumm87 May 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Against gun zone I like NCAA blitz to back with OLB chasing down LOS, end long stick and ILB coming C-gap for QB keep #swarmfbchat

coachdober May 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@3anout used to do this, but officials started flagging us even when we explained it pre game and no matter what word we used. #swarmfbchat

gjulian5150 May 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@caprewett we did that and kept everyone 2 yds off the ball, esp vs. wing-t teams who like to cut #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers May 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@CoachGumm87 love it. If running NCAA will teach DE if he gets a pull by guard he can bonus over great change up. #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4) move late and try to give similar pre snap looks so the o can't get a read on what you're doing #swarmfbchat

3anout May 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4. We also run a "Rain" blitz; 2 ILB's read the ctr. He doubles the DT and the opposite ILB blitzes off of the ctr.'s hip. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q5: Share with us your best/must do BLITZ DRILL(s) for ILBers! #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers May 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@CoachRDes @CoachGumm87 no OC has ever had an answer for scared qb that keeps getting hit in the mouth. #rattled #swarmfbchat

CoachRDes May 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5- have a backer blitz at me and give them a block type and have them adjust their line (wear head gear when Putting it in) #swarmfbchat

coachdober May 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5: worst-case-scenario drill we blitz ILB and have O run perfect play to beat it. ILBs have to recognize and correct on fly #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q5 came from several DMs ..let's end this awesome chat will some good stuff to help our young coaches. #swarmfbchat

JasonConley20 May 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5- we will teach how to attack half a man or a shoulder. We will also learn to adjust to a run away and how to attack passer #swarmfbchat

wilson2882 May 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@rmacblue design drills that teach aiming points & reading blocks based on what you do #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers May 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@CoachGumm87 usually our safety coming down will see it or our ILB coming off DES butt is there. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5) Rip & run on bags, must get thru with balance, looking to find the ball, advance that with sliding Windows. Run to daylight #swarmfbchat

3anout May 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5. When blitzing, we MUST drill the hot killers. Also, peel dog drills. #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 24 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5) blitz and react drills. React to the moving lineman. Get to the heels and find the ball #swarmfbchat

nonmathaphobe May 24 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5 teach them how to pursue on spill and how to pursue on leverage #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT

As you continue to share, I want to thank all of you for showing up and contributing to the chat - pleasure to bring it to you! #swarmfbchat

3anout May 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5. Bottom line to our blitzing is IDing their pass protection and working to defeat their concept/scheme. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT

If you have ideas for future topics, DM me and we will work on questions! #swarmfbchat

nonmathaphobe May 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Close the air out between them and the ball carrier, don't wait on it to come to them. Keep a good base or fall on face. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Where else on Twitter can you spend an hour talking Defense each and every Tuesday night? #swarmfbchat