StuntBest for: Run down
Nose Slant Weak
The nose slants to the weak-side A-gap to jump backside runs.
Concept: The nose fires the weak A-gap while the strong backer scrapes to fill the vacated gap.
Base alignment — schematic, not to scale
Every position's job
Nose
Slant into the weak A gap and penetrate
Defensive Tackles
Anchor against down blocks
Defensive Ends
Set the edges
Linebackers
Weak backer fills the strong A, strong backer scrapes to the ball
Corners
Support the run edge
Safety
Deep middle and alley
How to teach it
- 1Drill the nose's flat, quick first step to the weak gap
- 2Teach the fill-and-scrape linebacker exchange
- 3Rep versus a scoop block so the nose splits it
Common mistakes to fix
- !Nose getting reached; fix with a hard inside arm and low pads
- !Backside gap open; fix with a linebacker fill every rep
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.