Team Handbook - DEFENSIVE SKILLS: STANCE
DEFENSIVE SKILLS: STANCE
DEFESIVE LINEMEN:
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Placing more weight on the hands enables you to move forward.
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A stance that is a little wider allows for better balance when you’re being blocked.
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Keep your outside hand (away from the blocker) free to try pass rush techniques and keep from getting hooked.
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Keep your body low to the ground, and control the line of scrimmage from underneath the opponent’s shoulder pads.
LINEBACKERS:
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Bend your knees slightly to insure low body position. Keep on the balls of your feet.
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Poise your arms in front of the body as you get ready to take on a blocker.
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Focus your eyes on the man you are to get the key from.
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One foot is slightly forward: step with this foot first as you react to the key and find the football.
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
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Keep your feet slightly staggered, with the outside foot back.
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Point the toes straight ahead.
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Focus eyes on the man you are to key.
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Assume a slightly crouching position with your knees bent a little.
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Take a short read step on the snap, and then react to the play.
