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60 Monster Defense Scares Offenses

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© June, 2001


by Rick Odgers
Freshman Football Coach, Watseka High School, Watseka, Ill.

Alignments, Responsibilities

DEFENSIVE GUARDS:
Alignment: Face on the inside shoulder of the offensive guard. Look through and over the shoulder pad straight into the backfield.

This alignment keeps the OG off the linebacker and monster, leaving them free to pursue the play. It fills the hole to the inside and makes a 1-on-1 block by the OG more difficult when the offense wants to run up the middle.

It also forces a double ...The full article can only be seen by subscribers.
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