Make Defense Great Again S03E07: Headup 2 Techniques to Steal Gaps & Play 2 High Coverages w/ Adam Gaylor, DC @ Jenks HS (OK)
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May 21, 2021 Defensive Coordinator Adam Gaylor from Jenks HS discusses techniques to steal gaps and play 2 High Coverages. Topics include analytics, Headup 2s, LB Fits, Zone Lock, and Jet technique. Emphasis on defensive strategies, gap coverage, and countering RPOs with versatile techniques.
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Head-up Two Techniques
- Chris Vassar asks Adam Gaylor about playing head-up two techniques to stop RPOs in a 5-man box.
- He wants to clarify how the interior linemen are taught to play these techniques.
Mirror Attack
- Adam Gaylor explains that his team plays mirror attack instead of attack react.
- The two techniques key the center's shoulders to determine their first step, mirroring their movement.
Backside Two Technique Responsibilities
- When playing mirror attack, the backside two technique is responsible for both A gaps.
- The frontside two technique cuts off the ball, forcing a cutback and freeing up an overhang player.