BlitzBest for: Passing down10U+ · Core
Will Fire
Sends the weak-side outside backer off the backside edge.
Concept: Will attacks the weak C-gap as the backside contain rusher with the end pinching inside.
Age version
RushBlitzDrop to coverage
14U — Add pressure: Layer in the called blitz — one timed gap-shooter on the snap. Teach the coverage drops behind the front and read run vs. pass. Combine front, pressure, and coverage — and disguise it pre-snap.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale
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 pressure: Layer in the called blitz — one timed gap-shooter on the snap. 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
NG
0-technique, two-gap the center.
DE (weak)
Pinch inside the Will, take the B-gap as Will rushes outside.
Will
Rush the weak C-gap off the backside edge, keep outside contain.
Mike
Fill inside or cover the middle hook.
ILB
Fill the open A-gap, cover the middle.
FS
Deep-middle center field.
CB (strong)
Cover strong receiver in man.
CB (weak)
Cover weak receiver in man.
How to teach it
- 1Will attacks the weak C-gap as the backside contain rusher while the weak end pinches inside.
- 2The end's inside pinch opens the weak edge for Will.
- 3Will keeps outside leverage as the backside contain player.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Will rushing inside and losing backside contain; fix by staying outside the tackle's outside shoulder.
- !End not pinching and clogging Will's lane; fix by the end slanting hard inside first.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.