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A 1-tech is a larger player who can withstand a double team and ensure that the 3-tech gets a one-on-one matchup.
The spread offense wants to stress every blade of grass on the field and make the defense cover the entirety of space available.
The Bubble RPO can be run out of multiple formations and creates a horizontal stretch on the outside linebackers to help the run game.
The Glance route is an RPO attachment that reads outside linebackers in one-safety looks or third level defenders in two-safety looks.
At its core, a 3-4 defense has three defensive linemen and four linebackers. It has versatility while keeping the same personnel on the field.
The 4-3 Over puts it’s 3-technique or B-gap player to the strength of the offense and keeps the Mike linebacker clean to make plays.
The 4-3 Under is an alignment from a four-man defensive front that puts the 3-technique away from the strength of the offense.
The 3-3 Stack is a three man front that has three linebackers lined up directly behind those defensive linemen.
The Eagle front is great for occupying offensive linemen, forcing double teams, and chasing down gap schemes in the run game.
The Okie front occupies gaps with three true defensive linemen which allows versatility and for linebackers to plug unimpeded.