StuntBest for: Run down

Slant Left

Entire defensive line slants one gap to the left to overload that side.

Concept: Each lineman steps to the left gap on the snap while backers fill the vacated gaps behind them.

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Base alignment — schematic, not to scale

Every position's job

Defensive Ends

Slant left one gap, left end contains, right end takes the B-gap.

Defensive Tackles

Slant left one gap over.

Inside LBs

Fill the gaps away from the slant.

Outside LBs

Contain to their side, watch the cutback backside.

Corners

Coverage as called.

Safety

Deep help and backside support.

How to teach it

  • 1Mirror the right slant.
  • 2Backside discipline stops the cutback.
  • 3Attack the near edge of the next gap.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Backside cutback lane opens (fix: backside players stay disciplined).
  • !Slant is too flat and gets washed (fix: slant with penetration angle).

Build this into your call sheet.

Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.