StuntBest for: Run down

Slant Right

Entire defensive line slants one gap to the right to overload the strong side.

Concept: Each lineman steps to the play-side gap on the snap, changing his one-gap responsibility one gap over.

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Base alignment — schematic, not to scale

Every position's job

Defensive Ends

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

Defensive Tackles

Slant right one gap into the next gap over.

Inside LBs

Flow and fill the gaps away from the slant.

Outside LBs

Contain to their side, backside OLB checks the cutback.

Corners

Coverage as called.

Safety

Deep help and backside run support.

How to teach it

  • 1Slanting beats reach and zone blocking.
  • 2Linebackers fill the backside gaps the slant vacates.
  • 3Good call vs a team that runs to a tendency.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Cutback lane opens backside (fix: backside linebacker and OLB stay home).
  • !Linemen slant too wide (fix: penetrate the near edge of the next gap).

Build this into your call sheet.

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