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SCOUTING A. B. ' Assignments and FallScouting Summer ' PolicY ' VideoExchange Pac-10 '1. " " Off-SeasonTapeExchange " " ' TaPeExchange " " " In-Season 2. BYeRule 3. in Exchange Season N-on-Conference 4. Rules. . VideotaPing 5. BowlGames 6. for VideoSchedule 1998 Master

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- 1998 UNIVERSIry WASHINGTON OF HUSKY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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DEFENSIVE CHARTS AND AWARDS A. DefensiveObjectives- Staff: 1. Win Hold opponents I O Dointsor less. to Scoreor give offensefield position (50 yard line plus _two times). Cet 4 takeawavs. 5. Preventoffensivebig gains: Field: 20 yard run, 25 yard pass TD: l5 yard run,or pass 6. Stopthird down play (Z-10). 7. Stop 3rd and Long play (&t O) 8. Three and out 50o/. of drives 9. No touchdownafter a turnover. .t 0. Eightminusyardage plays. Turnover Board - Staff l. Causefumble. Recoverfumble. 2 Interception. Block kick. 5. Score. Oubtanding Defensiveperformance Staff: The following will be considered evaluation: in 'I . Highest grade. 2. Most aggressive. 3. Most rackles. 4. Most assists. 5. RBI'sand big plays. Kicking Board - Staff: 1Kick off coverage lessthan 20 yardsaverage. 2. Punt return- + I O,score,block. 3. Net KickingCamebetter thanopponent.Net puntingaverage under32 yards. 4. Playerof the Week. Back Up PlayerAward - Staff F. Big Hit Award Big Plays: 1. Tackleinside20 on KO. 2. Tackleballcarrier loss. for 3. Knock down pass. 4. Bighit. 5. Extraeffort or oustanding play. 6Fifteen(15)or moreyards punt return. on 7. Harassthe QB on pass. 8. Stop2-pointplay. 9. Stop 4th down aftempt. 10. Interception11. C a u s e du m b l e . f 12. Blockedkick. 13. Recovered fumble. 14. Scoreon defenseHusky Hit Board - Please pagethree (3) for example: see

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'1. 2. gameplan Eeginregular Lookfor opponent's tendencies: a. Down and Distance b. Hash& Formation What and who we musttake away What coverages defenses and look good and bad What adjustments with basedefenses Present written scoutingreportto playersby pre-practice meetings Basicdefense and coverages: a. Basicaftack b- Shortyardage goal line and What playersneedto be identifiedto haveto be more pressured coached? or Came planfinalized beforep.m. practice a- Personnel 22123124 yardage b. Coal lindshort c. Playactionpass 21 personnel d. Run gamemuststop e. Pass Qk game Shouldplanbe altered possible adjustments? or Reviewof shifting motionrules or Practice what to put in - (Dirty Dozen)video PM critique of gameplan and video review of practice. gamevideoreview Complete opponent practice; Before a. 21/201121/10,2nd C/Tu Run b. Play Action Pass c. 2 Back DB Pass 'l Back DB Pass d. e. Screendraw reverse

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Fundamentals 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cet aligned early Staylow - Bendthe knees KeepShoulders square the L. O. 5. to Protect outsidearm and leg when you haveforce or contain. Keepthe weightof the shoulders over the ballsof the feet

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- Continued: STRONCSAFETIES CeneralRules Continued: 13. zone' The offensive teammay makeone forwardpassduring eachscrmmage down, but it mustbe thrown beforethe passer advanclsbeyondthe rieutral

i4. Afterscoringa TD on a "Husky' interception, bal mustbe handed the to an officialimmediately; then celebrate with your teammates. 15. 'r6. II. A playermusthaveat leastone foot in boundsin orderfor a catch to be legal. Therecan be no passinterference caled on offensivesideof the L. o. s.

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2concentrate know your assignment thoseof your teammates. and see the big picture. 3. Recognize, identifyand communicate formation- know formation the tendencies. ldentifyalignmept key offensive of players. ldentifyspacing receivers know tendencies. of Recognize substitutes numberand position. by Knowthe strengths weaknesses the defense. and of Knowfieldposition, hashmarks down and distance. and ldentifythe difference betweenoffensive and passbrockingpatterns. run Learn keepyour shoulders to parallel the L. O. S. protect to your outside arm and leg.

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FILMSTUDYOBIECTIVES 1. You can developa greatsense recognition runninga play back and forth before of by its completion. Thereis no substitute film studywhen preparing an opponent. for for 2. Know the receiveryou are covering. Study him in all the films we have. Know his strengthand know his weakness. 3. Study other defensive backswhen looking at film or teamswho have alreadyplayed our next opponent. Don't be a spectator alwayswatchthe ball carrier. and 4. A projectoror TV is available you at any time during the week. A good defensive to backwill look at morefilm/tape than anyoneone the defensive team.

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COACHINCPOINTS THERUN: VS. I Ball in the l-Laneto you: . Vs.Sweep: (TEbase) the angledown, penetrating L-O.S. cut the at teast yards. Atracking 2-3 nearhip of leadback (arcblocker). Shoulders square p.O.A.and rip throughnear hip to the ball at carrier. NOTE: lf F.S.C. blocking,setthe cornerwith good hit and shed is technioue. . Vs.Option: (TEbasddown)work to L.O.S. and settle(do not penetrate) shoulders with square and properleverage the on pitchman front and inside). (in . Vs.Option: (arc)Cut the angledown, attackoutsideshoulder of arcblocker. Keepshoulders square and underpad, ouGidearm and leg freewith.outside foot up (hit and shedtechnique). Do not penetrate, the corner. set Ball in the 2-Lane . Vs.TEdown or base open hipsto boundary. Run insidethe 5_ gap,sitandbounce anticipating ball bouncing the outside.Do no crossthe 5 yardsfence. Ball in the 1-Lane Away . Keepthe ball and the tight end in front and inside;replace free safety. Haveawareness reverse. for

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COACHINCPOINTS RUN: VS, f Vs. Stalk8/ock: Insure seamuntil receiver showsrun block. Maintain insideleverage the blocker,utilizecage technique, on keepinginside arm and leg free. ls the ball crosses your face,crossfacethe blocker. a Vs.CrackBack: recognize, communicate and penetrate L.O.S. Vs. the sweep- ptayspeedoption at the L.O.S.

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FORTHECORNERCOVER (OUTSTDE 4 DEEP 1/3)VS.THE PASS TECHNTqUE ON EXECUTION THESNAP: r Take6" directional foot for depth,utilizing(3) read stepwith the outside game. stepsfor recognitionof lane of the ball and 3-step - (5-step) f Backpedal intermediate for threat and vision point the receiver, properleverage cushion. maintaining and t Cushionbreakis 3 to 4 yards,turnand run (zoneturn)for deepthreat. I Maintainbend in knees and keepfoot underneath all times. at r Get into a rhythmand keepthe gamein front and inside. VS. COACHING POINTS PASS: I Havepre.snap awareness #2 receiver of and post-snap anticipation #2 of threatening outsidel/3. o Vs.Wheel: Zoneturn for depth,workingto the middleof the zone. o Vs.Flag: Chokethe motor,keeping outsideleverage #1 and on the properleverage #2. on I Communicate in-in-in"/"out-out-out" underneath " to defender. . Playall out cutsthroughthe receiver's outsideshoulder. . Vs.Out & Up: Mirror the receiver, utilizingman technique. c Vs.Curl: Chokethe motor,anticipate for interception. tip r Receiver begins yards. Anticipate outside bend at 8 takeoff and utilize zoneturn. I Squeeze post with no threatof #2 to the ouSide 1/3 or if QB's eyes the takeyou there. I Ball in the 4Lane to You: get width and keep ouside leverageon jerseysin front and pass receiver.Vs.4-Lane away,keepall off-colored inside. BailTechnique This is usedanytimewe areshowinga bump and run and then turningto get to a deepthird. lf responsible a deepthird,you mustturn,maintaining for an outsiderelationship with the receiver you deepthird and run, protecting point is that you remainoutsideleverage the zone. A very important on receiver.

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COACHINCPOINTS PASS: VS. r When receiver's release outsideor directlyat you, utilize press is Technique usingboth hands. Staysquare re-route.Re_route to to boundary. Utilizespeedturn to find #2. No #2 flat sincewith #1. #2 flat choke motorat 12 yards. r When receiver's release inside,keepshoulders is square. Do not chase_ open hipsto the ball and bairfor a depthand width of 12 vardsoutside the numbers verticalstretch. No #2 flat sink with #1. for I Vs.#2 wide, anticipate wheel with insiderelease. r Responsible #2 on wheel routes. for I Greatjamsarethe productof movingyour feet. I Alignment: I yards. . Frosh : outsideleverage . Soph o Junior : shoeto shoe . Senior : iockev DO'SAND DONTS I Vs. insiderelease, utilize neararm and handto punch and do not chase inside hash. the t Vs. outsiderelease, square, stay anticipate fadeto stretch. Vs. inside release, anticipate corner. r Makethe receiver all the work. Neverstepto receiver. Cet over do extended and do not go backfor seconds.Do not crossfeet over. r Deny outsiderelease.React the insiderelease.Remember. vou to all help is inside. r Defendthe seamand reactto the flat. r Vs. China,bail for depthand width for cornercut bv #2. TECHNTQUE AND FUNNET PASS BAtt VS. COACHINC POINTS PASS: VS. r U t i l i z e a i lt e c h n i q u eF u n n ea t 8 , 1 0 , ' t 2 . b . l r Haveawareness #2. of r Jockey technique, fakebail at L.O.S.

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WEAKNESSES: Void areas and seepcornerroutes.

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WEAKNESSES:

COACHINC POINTS Corners 1. ln a 2 call,we mustsqueeze routes all insidethe hashmarks whenever possible. we mustbe awareof all insidereceivers that can threatenthe flat. We mustdo a great job of cushioning wide outs,neverallowinga free release- We must be consistent sinking, taking away the void in areas and breaking on the ball thrownin the flat. Finally, mustbe up we extremelyphysicalversusthe run. We must attack the wide receiver versus blocks all andattack running the gameat all timesin a 2 call. 2. Be aware of crossers and backsin flat, cushion deep and break up on shortroutes. 3. Ball away - your responsibility alwaysto play ,,cutbacks the corner,, is to on all actions. 4. You mustcollision wide out. rf he triesto stalkblockvou. attackhim the outside. Your bestopportunitiesto fill inside are when thtewide out has a wide split. On tight split, alwaysstay outside. 5. B . SafeW Rover & 1. ln a 2 call. both deeppeoplehaveone-half field responsibility. you the must take perfectalignments, drops, read properly and fly to the ball when it is in the air_ Bothsafety and rover must overlapand play the ball thrown in the deep middle. lf any receiverreleases deep in your area, you are responsible the halfbackpass. play run supportonly when for the ball crosses line of scrimmaqe. the

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WEAKNESSES: Strong cornerin one on one. Void areas and deepcorners.

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STRENGTHS:

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field rotationalzone with 4 is DESCRIPTION: This coverage a predetermined

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WEAKNESSES:

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9 FIELD "C" COVER

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TYPE:

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is weak rotationalzone with 4 DESCRIPTION: This coverage a predetermined under and 3 deep. This coverage allows us to play 3 deep with our Field"C" package. STRENCTHS: Creatagainst long ball. Civesus excellentsupportagainstthe weakside run. Strongside flats. Slow secondary supportstrong. Weak void areas.

WEAKNESSES:

COACHINCPOINTS StrongCorners: 1. Always be a deep pass defender firstand a run supporter second. 2. On deep ball, get out of your backpedal and flip back towardsthe Q B , squeeze boundary the and pin the receiver. Corner: B . Boundary 1. 8ephysical!!! 2. Keepeyesopen asyou roll up. 3. Usehardcorner techniques.
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TYPE:
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Zone. employsboth our free safetyand rover as quarter This defense playersor as robbers. This coverageallows us to take away certain routes by the offense (four verticals and curl/flat our free and rover. lt places with combinations) our freesafety vs. safetyand rover in positionto be very aggressive the game. running

zone defense. is D E S C R I P T I O N : Thiscoverage a four deep,three underneath

STRENCTHS:

vs. from a Cover 2 look. Excellent two Cives greatdisguise backand one back/ two tightend runningattacks.Eliminates to routesand allows our linebackers be four verticalpassing vs. fastflow backers the run.

to vulnerable playactionpass. W E A K N E S S E S : Slightly

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5. 6. C.

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WHIP/LB Key the #2 receiver.lf he runsa flaV or an out route,immediately 1. coverhim. lf he runsa wheelroute,run with the wheelroute. 2. runsa verticalroute,jam, then work the curl to the lf the #2 receiver 3. flat. work to the curl and read#3. lf the #2 receiverrunsa crosser, 4. coverhimrunsa flat route, lf the#3 receiver 5. M I K EL I N E B A C K E R 1. Work to the strong hook and read the #2/#3 receiversroute Combination. route,run with him. runsa vertical 2. lf the #3 receiver BACKER Align away from the Whip. Relateto #2 weak. 1. are responsibilities the sameasthe whip. Your pass

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,G". PERIMETER AND FRONT ATIGNMENT RUTES
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Purpose: . D"u"lop abilityto power stepup into a man and deliver a shoulderblow, and good positionon the blocker,and not over goodbody leverage keeping with the legs. extending at ihe Develop abilityto roll the hipsand getmaximumexplosion the moment b. of contact. Drill: a line players up one yardbehind line in a two-pointhittingposition. Thedefensive and the defenders three yardsfrom them. The man linesup between The offensive playerand slightlyoff to the side. on aboutevenwith the offensive coachstands ,,set",all three players startchoppingtheir feet in a low hitting the command man runs at the defenderto his right position.on the command"co" the offensive with his insidefoot and delivers powersteps speed.The defender at threequarters arm. He aimsfor the inside man using and a shoulder handblow to the offensive the chestwith the eyes. He stepsup to the line makingsure he does not low, rolls his hipsand getsmaximum explosionat contact. overextend.He stays to man retreats his threeyardsand then runsat the other defender The offensive is deliversa blow as did the first defender. Enthusiasm who powerstepsup and shout"Hit" eachtime a blow is delivered. Afterthe addedto the drill ii otherptayers the havehadtheir repetitions, coachyells "Roll lt" and the players defenders eachtaking a new positionreadyto repeatthe drill' revolveclockwise,

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Purpose: To developthe properfundamentals tacklingwith good form, of learning speed, conductive safety, to and the learning propertechniques. of To developconfidence tacklingwith the eyesopen and the neck bulled. in Discourage leadingwith the head.

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Tacklers alignedon a line, five yardsfrom and facingthe ball carrier. are Theythen takeone stepbackfrom the line. Theyare in a two-point hitting position. On the command"Set",they beginchoppingtheir feet. On the command"Co", the ball carrierjogsdirectlyat the tacklerat about half speed. He neitherdodgesnor attempts run over the tackler. As the ball to carrierapproaches, tacklersteps to the line, stays the up squareand makes contactwith the ball carrier. The kneesare bent,the hips roll throughon contact, and the armsand handsare clasped aroundthe buttocks. Drive up and throughthe ball carrier, carryhim five yardsand then let him down. This is strictlya form tacklingdrill. Emphasis shouldbe placedon the tackler bulling his neckand keepinghis headup so contactis not made with the head.

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