StuntBest for: Run down
Nose Slant Strong
The nose slants to the strong-side A-gap to disrupt the center's block.
Concept: The nose steps play-side into the A-gap while a backer fills the backside A-gap behind him.
Base alignment — schematic, not to scale
Every position's job
Nose
Slant hard into the strong A gap on the snap
Defensive Tackles
Two-gap the tackles and watch for the scoop
Defensive Ends
Maintain edge contain
Linebackers
Strong backer fills the vacated weak A, weak backer scrapes over the top
Corners
Normal run support
Safety
Alley and deep middle
How to teach it
- 1Rep the nose's first step at the strong guard's near hip
- 2Teach the linebacker fill of the vacated A gap
- 3Walk the exchange so no A gap opens
Common mistakes to fix
- !Nose slanting flat and getting washed; fix by aiming for penetration depth
- !Linebacker not replacing the gap; fix with slant-and-fill reps
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.