2LD Defense - Gregory Double Wing

FUNDAMENTALS: First LevelStance:Nose and Tackles use a 3-point stance with a shoulder-width base and fairlyminimal stagger -- must be ready to move laterally;Down hand should be about 18 inches from LOS; off hand is partiallyextended, ready to deliver arm shiver;Tackles and Ends should play with their inside hand down; left-handedpersonnel should play on right of defense;Nose aligned Even and Tackles aligned Open or Closed must shift to aninside-eye (Eagle) position when the offensive lineman opposite them is splitout more than two feet; otherwise alignment is always head-up on O-lineman;Ends' stance is either two-point or three-point; two-point is mandatory whenEnd has pass coverage responsibilities, three-point is mandatory when End islined up Tight (inside TE) and is relieved of pass coverage responsibilities;Ends' stagger is always inside foot slightly back, and initial step is alwayswith inside foot, whether lined up Tight or Loose.Shifting:We will shift from one 1L alignment to another to disguise our intentions,after the Ends' Left/Right offensive strength call and before the snap;From 3-point stance, Nose and Tackles shuffle laterally to new position withhands skimming grass;Ends start Loose, may/may shift inside to Tight 3-point stance;Timing against opponent's cadence (including Ends' Left/Right call) must bepracticed every week.Responsibilities:Against the run, Nose/Tackles' responsibility sequence is:Primary: Defend the assigned gap(s).Secondary: Assist with the gaps to either side.Pursuit: Locate the ball and execute tear technique (page 20).18