Will Blitz B-Gap

The weak inside linebacker blitzes through the backside B-gap.

Concept: Will reads pass key and fires the B-gap off the tackle's outside hip with the end crashing inside.

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.

1. 10UIntroduce: Line up right and own your gap — win with alignment, pad level, and pursuit to the ball.
2. 12UAttack blocks: Add get-off and block destruction so the front controls the line of scrimmage.
3. 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

How to teach it

• 1Will fires the B-gap off the tackle's outside hip while the end crashes inside to occupy — drill the crash-and-fire combo.
• 2Will reads the pass key first; he plays the run if it shows.
• 3Keep contain accounted for on the weak edge since Will vacated.

Common mistakes to fix

• !End doesn't crash and Will runs into a blocker; fix by drilling the end's inside crash to clear the lane.
• !Weak edge is left uncontained; fix by having the OLB or safety set the edge.