Nose Loop Strong

Loops the nose from the center toward the strong A-gap after engaging.

Concept: Nose jabs the center then works to the strong-side A-gap while the strong backer fills opposite.

Grows with your players

Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.

1. 10UIntroduce: Line up right and own your gap — win with alignment, pad level, and pursuit to the ball.
2. 12UAttack blocks: Add get-off and block destruction so the front controls the line of scrimmage.
3. 14UAdd movement: Add the line stunt/twist to beat the offense's blocking rules. Teach the coverage drops behind the front and read run vs. pass. Combine front, pressure, and coverage — and disguise it pre-snap.

Every position's job

How to teach it

• 1The nose jabs the center first to hold him, then works to the strong A-gap to disrupt combo blocks.
• 2The strong backer fills the gap opposite the loop to cover the vacated area.
• 3Jab first, then loop, so the center can't easily pass the nose off.

Common mistakes to fix

• !Nose looping without engaging first, so the center climbs to a backer; fix by jabbing the center before looping.
• !Backer not filling opposite the loop; fix by keying the nose and replacing the vacated gap.