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Coach__French May 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Cody French defensive line coach Seymour High School #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome Coaches to tonight's #swarmfbchat - we will be talking DL tech (2-gap v 1-gap). Intro yoursleves!

CoachEddieYoung May 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Eddie Young, HC/OC Lajeunesse HS, Windsor, ON #swarmfbchat

CoachMocahbee May 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Ben Mocahbee DL coach Batavia HS Cincinnati OH #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT

As always - we will use Q1/A1 format; use #swarmfbchat in all responses; follow each other and grow the coaching fraternity.

coachdober May 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Phil Dober, DC, ILBs, Missouri City, TX #swarmfbchat

CoachDuda May 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Alex Duda, DL Coach - Dearborn HS (Dearborn, MI) #swarmfbchat

CoachDGibson May 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Dalmin Gibson. OLB. Dickinson State University, Dickinson, North Dakota #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Cody Gardner Have whistle will travel. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT

First couple Qs will be scheme specific, but after that all Qs will be for everyone. First Q will be up in 4 minutes. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Really like to see guys on here who coach positions other than what is being discussed - making each person better; future DCs! #swarmfbchat

BlockersO_Line May 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#swarmfbchat Midwest Gridiron Showcase All position 🏈camp register today D1 D2 D3 & NAIA coaches will be there https://t.co/oeywhVXrWp

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT

First Q in 2 minutes - keep on saying HI - only chat of the evening I believe. #swarmfbchat

CoachNahum60 May 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Michael Nahum DC/LB coach Butler HS Charlotte, NC #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1: What attributes do you look for in a 2-gap DLineman? #swarmfbchat

zachdavis24 May 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1) great hips!! Can play with leverage #swarmfbchat

CoachPierskalla May 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: we ran a true read in college, must be able to read, react and move feet laterally and quickly #swarmfbchat

CoachDuda May 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: A big run stuffer; someone who is very hard to move, yet is able to shed blocks. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Already good stuff being shared - take a look at the skill sets of your kids - can you 2-gap? #swarmfbchat

CoachNahum60 May 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1) Great strength. Superior size. Demands double team. #swarmfbchat

CoachTopliff May 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Chase Topliff Goodland HS Goodland KS. DC/DL/OL #swarmfbchat

zachdavis24 May 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1) don't need great size. Whole defensive staff has to be committed to it #swarmfbchat

coachdober May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: quick feet, great pad level, ability to read, react, & shed block quickly, size/strength to not be moved at point of attack #swarmfbchat

CoachMocahbee May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 must have great hand placement and arm extension. Smart/quick enough to read and react. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: I agree with what I've read; reach is a major plus. Like a smart kid too - able to read well. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1) Feet & leverage. They have to keep the o lineman off their chest, #swarmfbchat

Coach__French May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Tough, physical, aggressive, and coachable. #swarmfbchat

JeremyKirt May 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Jeremy Kirt Baytown Sterling,Baytown Tx #swarmfbchat

JeremyKirt May 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Strong and physical with great hands #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT

You slant/angle guys - your Q is coming up in 3 minutes! #swarmfbchat

JeremyKirt May 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1:Strong and physical with great hands #swarmfbchat

Coach_BKennedy May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Brian Kennedy DC/AHC University School, Cleveland, OH #swarmfbchat

CoachDGibson May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1) quick get off, physical, demand a dbl, and most importantly athletic enough to move laterally #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I think too many D guys don't think they have 2-gappers on their roster. If you can learn it, you can teach it. Great tool. #swarmfbchat

JasonConley20 May 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Jason Conley DC Batavia HS (OH) #swarmfbchat

Coach_BKennedy May 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: Very few HS kids a TRULY 2gap capable. Those that are = Long Arms, Quick POWERFUL hands, fast feet, and a great mind #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q2: What attributes do you look for in a slanting DLineman in a 1-gap scheme? #swarmfbchat

CoachMocahbee May 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1 another big point is they must be extremely discipline. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I believe that even if you are a 2-gap scheme, stunting using 1-gap principles is important. Pay attention! #swarmfbchat

CoachMocahbee May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 quick and able to change direction well. Looking for a guy that is great fighting through tight spaces. #swarmfbchat

PigSkinCoach May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Greg Wallis Tuttle, ok #swarmfbchat

CoachDuda May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: Athlete! Athlete! Athlete! Must have a great get-off & an ability to read their blocks. #swarmfbchat

CoachNahum60 May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2) even techniques. Quicker wrestler types. Must be able to redirect quickly #swarmfbchat

JasonConley20 May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2- in our slanting system, I like physical kids who can read on the run. Big, run stoppers are great, but we don't have them. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: Even with a slanting DL, you must have good hips and the ability to reduce surface area. #swarmfbchat

CoachDGibson May 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2) goes back to A1 for me.. big time get off, and must get a cross a face to demand attention #swarmfbchat

KillenBlake May 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@rmacblue coaches what are specific technique type things you tell your nose when he is 2 gapping? #swarmfbchat

CoachNahum60 May 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@rmacblue #swarmfbchat slanting/angling pass downs has been effective

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2) feet & leverage(same as a1) skill used differently. #swarmfbchat

CoachPierskalla May 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: pad level, strength, leverage, ability to shed blocks, active hands, working the correct angle upfield (but not too far) #swarmfbchat

coachsteffen19 May 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Anyone have any 3-4 OLB drill tapes they would be willing to share? #swarmfbchat

PigSkinCoach May 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I like both schemes was odd stack for many years only if you got "those" guys you can run anything you believe in #swarmfbchat

Coach_BKennedy May 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: Slanting DL = Quick start, Change of direction, and quick mental&physical reactions #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q3 coming up in 2 mintues #swarmfbchat

PigSkinCoach May 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Always felt with everything if you slant you better be able rep the fire out of run game and have good fb players as the x hit #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I think how you want the kid to two gap matters. Play head up, sit in middle play 2 at once or play gap read block play 2nd if #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Loaded Q3: What are your aiming points/vision keys/footwork for your DL in either 2-gap or 1-gap? #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT

We mix 1 & 2 gap techniques every play, 2-2gap 2-1gap players. Which makes "talent" demands lower, #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Include drills if you can name them/describe them as well #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Q3) Hand placement is the same, how we respond to the blocks will be dictated by job. Attack half a man, gap arm & v of neck #swarmfbchat

CoachMocahbee May 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 for our 1 gap scheme our key is the v of the neck of the o lineman your slanting towards. Have to read on the run. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Each has a set of rules. 2 gap "Duece" & 1 gap "jet" #swarmfbchat

coachdober May 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: 1-gap scheme: aiming/strike point is armpit of key, ready to meet force with force. If key goes away, squeeze near hip. #swarmfbchat

Coach__French May 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: we work countless hand placement drills for vision key #swarmfbchat

CoachDuda May 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: Visual Key = Near Hip of OL. Aiming Point = Inside Hand is Sternum, Outside Hand Under Pit. Footwork = Vertical, 6inch step #swarmfbchat

CoachTopliff May 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: chest(V) and bicep hand placement. Last year we read the screws. Reading knee/feet this year. #swarmfbchat

ColbryL May 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Colbry Lathan Linebacker Coach Okolona High School Okolona, MS #swarmfbchat

PigSkinCoach May 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT

For the 1 gap guys like to key the hip it can only do 4-5 things #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@CoachTopliff Interesting; heard of this, but worried about having eye level so low. #swarmfbchat

CoachNahum60 May 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3) Ball on pass downs. Visual key man on/pressure key next man for odd techniques. Even techs when slanting is reversed. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Duece rules Down = squeeze get eyes inside for puller to mesh If blocked(base or reach) crossface to inside gap #swarmfbchat

CoachNahum60 May 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3) V of the neck mostly. Start engaged with DL for block recognition. Should be able to play it blind if taught properly #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q4: What do you tell your DL in passing downs and/or will you sub DL on passing downs to get a "pure rusher"? #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT

"Jet" rules Down = squeeze eyes inside to qb(same) If blocked = disengage get vertical play run on way to QB #swarmfbchat

coachdober May 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: slightly different stance, more rip through and defeat block mentality vs. control key mentality on run downs. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4)nice part about our rules, to Jet guys have built in pass rush, & typically the faster than Duece players. Can check all jet #swarmfbchat

Coach_BKennedy May 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A3: Attack and control gap side shoulder, don't like to defeat the entire man, just the half that threatens you #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4: We will rep the drill "OT in a box" to determine outside speed rush vs up & under move #swarmfbchat

Coach__French May 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4: i use the phrase "get home" and we will sub in better pass rushers #swarmfbchat

CoachMocahbee May 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 for my de I like a wide 9 tech slant your stance and sprint off the line to beat that T outside. important to stay outside #swarmfbchat

CoachNahum60 May 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4) Believe in sub package 100%. DE's in even techs have a two go.. Usually combine it with an interior DT stunt.. They love it #swarmfbchat

CoachDuda May 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4: Loose Alignment. Usually Double 3's in our 40 Front. Work 1/3 of your man. I like to help our run stuffers by stunting them #swarmfbchat

NairnCraig May 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q4:We tell them to explode off ball when your key moves. Race to 4 yds, flip hips, violent hands, attack QB upfield shoulder. #swarmfbchat

coachdober May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: I prefer not to sub DL here. To me, pass downs are their reward for hard, often in-noticed work on 1st & 2nd downs #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@CODY_GARDNER *two jet guys.....they are faster....fat fingers & a small brain, sorry guys #swarmfbchat

CoachMocahbee May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 always have two moves ready. Plan A and Plan B. And no spinning, we're not in the NFL #swarmfbchat

PigSkinCoach May 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Anymore w these rpo guys, dl has to engage pro fight like hell bring 6/7 and make that 16 year old kid beat you #swarmfbchat

CoachTopliff May 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4: sub package for obvious passing downs. Attack 1/2 man. Control OL hands. Clear/roll hips and accelerate to QB #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@CoachMocahbee Oh man, do I HATE the spin move.. #swarmfbchat

Coach_BKennedy May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4: will rush with base players or a rush package, we have a plan of racing the OL to a spot 4yds behind heels...contd➡️ #swarmfbchat

CoachMocahbee May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@rmacblue nothing worse than spinning around in a circle and oh look the o lineman is still there... #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4: I think subbing a "pass rusher" who knows his skill set allows him to get to the QB is a must do - gotta be a D & D thing. #swarmfbchat

PigSkinCoach May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT

We could talk about pass rush all day, lot of things can be worked offseason, for some rep peel/eat rules and screen game hard #swarmfbchat

Coach_BKennedy May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4 contd: we then react to the speed and where the OL sets, slow=speed, Fast=drive up then flat to QB, good set=Bull/flip hips #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Never had a pass rush guy that wasn't good enough to be out there full time. Closest thing was Dime package, with half the 4x2 #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q5: How do you get a DL with size to play tough or a smaller DL to play with tech and speed (establishing DL mentality)? #swarmfbchat

CoachMocahbee May 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4 for the nose they must stay A 2 A in a pass rush. Nothing worse than letting QB step up the middle to waste a good de rush #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q5 is for all of us who have those DL kids that never seem to play to their skill sets #swarmfbchat

zachdavis24 May 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5) Oklahoma Drill #swarmfbchat

CoachMPete May 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@Coach_BKennedy We watched how the Denver Broncos defense pass rush completely dominated Carolina simply being disciplined #swarmfbchat

CoachDuda May 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: It starts with mentality & accountability. Weight Room, Practice, Film Room it's having that mentality to play on the DL #swarmfbchat

Coach__French May 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5: haven't coach a d-line men with size yet.I use a lot of one v one toughness drillsl have a winner and loser in everything. #swarmfbchat

coachdober May 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5: all about showing them and getting them to believe that they have an advantage over the OL that they can hone and exploit #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5) they have to understand "how" they as an individual can be successful, 5'8" 175 or 6'4" 265....do your job. #snowflakes #swarmfbchat

coachdober May 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5: also getting DL to buy into how them embracing their role makes or breaks what we are able to accomplish as a Defense #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Coaches - once again, awesome job tonight sharing. Such fun hosting when we get all these ideas flowing! #swarmfbchat

CoachNahum60 May 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5) Power clean..Relentless effort. Violent hands #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5) teach a variety of skills to improve kids chances of fulfilling the role. If a kid can't do it, does he have the tool kit #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT

With those DL - gotta know the skill set and find a time/place to get reps; even if only in practice. Build that confidence. #swarmfbchat