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BlitzBest for: Passing down12U+ · Advanced

Overload Blitz Strong

Multiple rushers attack the strong side to outnumber the protection.

Concept: A linebacker and safety both blitz the strong edge while the front slants that direction to overload.

Age version
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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. Teach the coverage drops behind the front and read run vs. pass. 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. 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

LB (strong)

Blitz the strong edge as part of the overload.

Coach it with
Edge Rush & Bend the Corner Blitz Timing & Path RB Blitz Pickup
FS (blitzing)

The free safety blitzes the strong edge alongside the backer to outnumber the protection — no deep help behind it.

Coach it with
RB Blitz Pickup Edge Rush & Bend the Corner Blitz Timing & Path
OLB (strong)

Rush inside / contain to occupy blockers and clear the overload lanes.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block Kickoff & Coverage Lanes
DT (strong)

Wide tackle slants toward strength into the strong gap.

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

Slant toward strength to open the overload.

Coach it with
Bear Crawl and Crab Walk
Guard (weak DL)

Slant toward strength one gap over.

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

Wide tackle slants toward strength one gap over.

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

Hold the weak D gap and contain (backside).

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

Rob the vacated middle / hook or spy.

CB (strong)

Press-man the strong No. 1 with no deep help.

Coach it with
Press Jam & Bail
CB (weak)

Press-man the weak No. 1 with no deep help.

Coach it with
Press Jam & Bail

How to teach it

  • 1The strong inside LB and the free safety BOTH blitz the strong edge while the front slants that way to overload and outnumber the protection.
  • 2With the lone safety rushing there is no deep help — corners press-man (Cover 0), so get home fast.
  • 3Use it vs a strong-side run / protection tendency.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !The backside is exposed to a cutback or bootleg; fix by keeping the weak edge on contain and the weak backer as a spy.
  • !The overload is too slow and the QB throws hot; fix by timing the pressure to the snap.
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