Tex Stunt
Runs an end-nose twist with the end crashing inside and nose looping outside.
Concept: Strong end penetrates the B-gap first, then the nose loops around behind him to the C-gap.
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.
- 10UIntroduce: Line up right and own your gap — win with alignment, pad level, and pursuit to the ball.
- 12UAttack blocks: Add get-off and block destruction so the front controls the line of scrimmage.
- 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
Loop around behind the crashing end to the C-gap after he penetrates.
Penetrate the strong B-gap first as the pick, occupy the guard and tackle.
5-technique, hold the weak B/C gaps.
Set the strong edge or drop depending on the call.
Set the weak edge, contain backside.
Read guard, fill inside and cover the ball off the twist.
Fill the open gap, plug downhill.
Deep-middle center field.
Cover strong receiver.
Cover weak receiver.
How to teach it
- 1Tex is an end-nose twist: the strong end penetrates the B-gap first, then the nose loops behind him to the C-gap.
- 2The end's penetration picks the blockers so the nose loops clean to the edge.
- 3The nose loops tight and fast behind the end's tail.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Nose looping too wide and slow; fix by looping tight behind the end's penetration.
- !End not occupying blockers; fix by penetrating the B-gap hard to draw the guard and tackle.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.