StuntBest for: Run down
Tackle-End Twist (TEX)
A tackle and end on the same side exchange gaps to beat pass protection.
Concept: The tackle penetrates the B-gap first while the end loops behind into the vacated inside gap.
Base alignment — schematic, not to scale
Every position's job
Defensive Tackles
Strong DT penetrates B-gap first, picks the guard
Defensive Ends
Strong end loops inside behind the tackle
Nose/Tackle
Weak DT holds A-gap to keep center honest
Mike
Fill run, spy the QB
Sam
Contain force strong
Will
Contain force weak
Corners
Man coverage
Safeties
Two-high over the top
How to teach it
- 1The penetrator goes first and hard to draw the blockers.
- 2The looper stays tight and reads off the penetrator's hip.
- 3Timing beats speed, run it slow in practice first.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Looper goes too early and both rushers clog the same lane; fix by teaching him to wait one beat.
- !Penetrator goes soft and does not occupy blockers; fix by demanding a violent first move upfield.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.