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End Crash

Both ends crash inside to the C-gaps to disrupt off-tackle runs.

Concept: Ends slant into the C-gaps while linebackers scrape over the top to replace them on contain.

Age version
OLBTGGTOLBBBCFC
RushBlitzDrop to coverage
14U — Attack blocks: Add get-off and block destruction so the front controls the line of scrimmage. Layer in the called blitz — one timed gap-shooter on the snap. Add the line stunt/twist to beat the offense's blocking rules. Combine front, pressure, and coverage — and disguise it pre-snap.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

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. 12UIntroduce: Line up right and own your gap — win with alignment, pad level, and pursuit to the ball.
  2. 14UAttack blocks: Add get-off and block destruction so the front controls the line of scrimmage. Layer in the called blitz — one timed gap-shooter on the snap. Add the line stunt/twist to beat the offense's blocking rules. Combine front, pressure, and coverage — and disguise it pre-snap.

Every position's job

OLB (strong)

Edge crashes inside from the D gap into the strong C gap to disrupt off-tackle runs.

Coach it with
Team Inside Run Period DL Shed and Block Destruction LB Read Keys and Shuffle
OLB (weak)

Edge crashes inside into the weak C gap.

Coach it with
DL Shed and Block Destruction LB Read Keys and Shuffle LB Downhill Fill
DT (strong)

Wide tackle controls the strong C-gap/B-gap area as the edge crashes.

Coach it with
Team Inside Run Period DL Stance and Get-Off DL Shed and Block Destruction
DT (weak)

Wide tackle controls the weak side inside.

Coach it with
Two-Hand Punch & Extend Hawk / Rugby Tackle Fit DB Tackle in Space
Guard (strong DL)

Own the strong A gap.

Coach it with
DL Stance and Get-Off DL Shed and Block Destruction DL Gap Control and Two-Gap Read
Guard (weak DL)

Own the weak A gap.

Coach it with
DL Stance and Get-Off DL Shed and Block Destruction DL Gap Control and Two-Gap Read
LB (strong)

Scrape over the top to replace the crashing edge and take strong contain.

Coach it with
Edge Rush & Bend the Corner Scrape & Fill Over the Top
LB (weak)

Scrape over the top to replace the weak edge and take contain.

Coach it with
Edge Rush & Bend the Corner Scrape & Fill Over the Top
CB (strong)

Cover the strong receiver / deep and support the edge.

Coach it with
Edge Rush & Bend the Corner
CB (weak)

Cover the weak receiver / deep.

FS

Play over the top and fill the alley.

Coach it with
LB Downhill Fill Team Inside Run Period Scrape & Fill Over the Top

How to teach it

  • 1Both edges crash inside; the backers MUST scrape over the top to take contain — drill the crash-and-scrape exchange.
  • 2The edges penetrate flat to disrupt off-tackle plays.
  • 3Backers now own the edge/contain that the edges vacated.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Backers don't scrape and the edge is left open; fix by tying the scrape to every end crash in reps.
  • !The edges crash too wide and miss the C gap; fix by teaching a tight inside slant.
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