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Systems/6-2 Wide Tackle/Guard-Tackle Twist
StuntBest for: Run down10U+ · Core

Guard-Tackle Twist

A guard and tackle on the same side exchange gaps to beat combo blocks.

Concept: The guard penetrates the A-gap first while the tackle loops behind into the vacated B-gap.

Age version
OLBTGGTOLBBBCFC
RushBlitzDrop to coverage
14U — Add pressure: 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. 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. 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

Guard (stunt-side DL)

Defensive guard penetrates the A gap FIRST to occupy the interior blockers and open the loop lane.

Coach it with
Pass Pro vs Twist / Stunt WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block
DT (stunt-side)

Wide tackle loops behind the penetrating guard into the vacated B gap.

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

Own the opposite A gap.

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

Own the opposite C gap.

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

Hold the strong D gap and contain.

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

Hold the weak D gap and contain.

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

Fit the strong B gap and be ready to replace if the twist is late.

Coach it with
LB Read Keys and Shuffle DL Gap Control and Two-Gap Read DL Shed and Block Destruction
LB (weak)

Fit the weak B gap.

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

Cover the strong receiver / deep.

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

  • 1The defensive guard penetrates the A gap FIRST to occupy blockers; the wide tackle loops behind into the B gap — drill the timing.
  • 2The looper stays tight to the guard's hip.
  • 3Best on passing downs — teach penetrate-then-loop, not both at once.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !The tackle loops too early before the guard occupies blockers; fix by teaching him to wait.
  • !The twist opens a run lane; fix by keeping it a passing-down call or having a backer plug.
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