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Discover the intricacies of the Odd Flex Defense with our comprehensive guide. This resource explores the philosophy behind the Odd Stack formation, its advantages in stopping the run, and how to leverage hybrid player roles effectively. We cover key concepts such as aligning the front, managing pressure, and reacting to offenses with speed. Learn how to utilize the defensive ends, linebackers, and the importance of technique in building a successful defensive strategy. Join us in redefining your defensive playbook!
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GREENVILLE COLLEGE ODD FLEX DEFENSE
WHO ARE WE? • MULTIPLE ODD FRONT TEAM • ATTACK & REACT MENTALITY • PRESSURE THE PASS THROUGH ANGLES/MATCH UPS • SIMPLICITY WITHIN COMPLEXITY
WHY THE ODD STACK (3-5-3)? • ODD FRONTS PRESENT PROBLEMS • 8 MAN FRONT TO HELP STOP THE RUN • PLAY FAST • MORE SPEED ON THE FIELD • SAFETY PERSONNEL
WHY ODD FLEX ? • HYBRID LB/DE • SMALL DEFENSIVE LINE GET TO PLAY 1 ON 1 • ONE REAL GOOD ILB • WE RUN WHAT WE DON’T LIKE TO SEE
PHILOSOPHY OF THE FLEX SYSTEM • ALL ABOUT STOPPING THE RUN • NO VERTICAL SEAMS IN THE DEFENSE • FORCE OLINE TO DECLARE BLOCKS QUICK • KEEP THE PANTHER FREE
Can you do both? • DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THE WHOLE SYSTEM • MARRY RUN FITS • BE A GREAT TEACHER OF TECHNIQUE
ALIGNING THE FRONT • FRONT BASED (HAVE TO DOUBLE CALL) • CALL SIDE/BACK SIDE SYSTEM • ALLOWS YOU TO MIRROR YOUR BACKERS • NOSE GOES AWAY FROM THE CALL • SIMPLICITY WITHIN COMPLEXITY
ODD STACK vs ODD FLEX “DEFENSIVE ENDS” • ODD STACK • MOSTLY PLAY 4 TECHNIQUE (HEAD UP ON OT). • WE CALL A LOT MORE SLANT/ANGLE (EXTENSION OF OUR 34) • MOVEMENT SKILLS ARE CRITICAL • FLEX STACK • WE MOSTLY PLAY 5 TECH (OUTSIDE EDGE OF OT) • ANCHOR GAPS • BIGGER-STRONGER IS IMPORTANT
“DEFENSIVE ENDS” • 5 TECH • KEY OT • RESPONSIBLE FOR C GAP • RUN TO – PRESS THRU C GAP • RUN AWAY – SQUARE, SQUEEZE & SPILL • ROCK BACK ON BOOT/REVERSE • OPTION - QB
ODD STACK vs ODD FLEX “NOSE TACKLE” • ODD STACK • MOSTLY PLAY 0 TECHNIQUE (HEAD UP ON OC). • ONE GAP PLAYER • IF HE’S GOOD, THE DEFENSE IS GOOD • FLEX STACK • MOSTLY PLAY TILT SHADE TECHNIQUE ON OC • ONE GAP PLAYER • TECHNIQUE GREATNESS • DOESN’T HAVE TO BE QUITE AS GOOD
“NOSE TACKLE” • TILT SHADE • KEY OC COLLARBONE • RESPONSIBLE FOR A GAP • RUN TO – PRESS THRU A GAP • RUN AWAY – LATCH ON CENTER • “DON’T ALLOW THE JUMP THROUGH
ODD STACK vs ODD FLEX “STACK LBS” • ODD STACK • SPEED, QUICKNESS NECESSITY • UNDERSIZED STRONG SAFETY • LB MENTALITY • FLEX STACK • SIZE & STRENGTH • TOUGHNESS • TECHNIQUE FREAK • QUICK REACTION
“BACK SIDE FLEX LB” • 30 TECH (outside shade of OG) • HEELS DEPTH OF DL • KEY OG • ZONE TO • PRESS THRU B GAP
“CALL SIDE FLEX LB” • 30 TECH (outside shade of OG) • HEELS DEPTH OF DL • KEY OG • ZONE TO • PRESS THRU B GAP
“BACK SIDE FLEX LB” • KEY OG • DOWN BLOCK open window • SHOOT OPEN GAP • SPILL 2ND LEVEL BLOCKERS
“CALL SIDE FLEX LB” • KEY OG • DOWN BLOCK open window • SHOOT OPEN GAP • SPILL 2ND LEVEL BLOCKERS
“BACK SIDE FLEX LB” • KEY OG • DOWN BLOCK closed window • SHOOT OPEN GAP • SPILL 2ND LEVEL BLOCKERS
“CALL SIDE FLEX LB” • KEY OG • DOWN BLOCK closed window • SHOOT OPEN GAP • SPILL 2ND LEVEL BLOCKERS
“BACK SIDE FLEX LB” • KEY OG • PULL • CHASE PULLER • STAY BEHIND THE BALL • SHOOT FIRST OPEN SEAM
“CALL SIDE FLEX LB” • KEY OG • PULL • CHASE PULLER • STAY BEHIND THE BALL • SHOOT FIRST OPEN SEAM
“BACK SIDE FLEX LB” • KEY OG • ZONE AWAY • SCRAPE THE NOSE • STAY BEHIND THE BALL • SHOOT FIRST OPEN SEAM
“CALL SIDE FLEX LB” • KEY OG • ZONE AWAY • SCRAPE THE NOSE • STAY BEHIND THE BALL • SHOOT FIRST OPEN SEAM
ODD STACK vs ODD FLEX “PANTHER” • ODD STACK • TRUE MIDDLE LINEBACKER • BIG & PHYSICAL • TOUGH • FLEX STACK • STRONG SAFETY WITH LB MENTALITY • QUICKNESS • SMART
“PANTHER LB” • KEY TRIANGLE • 7 yards depth with vision • FLOW TO BACK SIDE • STACK C GAP • STAY BEHIND THE BALL
“PANTHER LB” • KEY TRIANGLE • 7 yards depth with vision • FLOW TO CALL SIDE • STAY BEHIND THE BALL • PRESS BACK SIDE B GAP • STAY BEHIND THE BALL!
WHAT WILL PEOPLE DO TO YOU? • PASS • ATTACK YOU ON THE PERIMENTER • GET YOU OUT OF YOUR FLEX • 3X1 FORMATIONS WITH TIGHT ENDS
3X1 ADJUSTMENT IDEAS Can run cover 2 to try to help with bubble/now screens with OLB playing tight to TE
QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? Coach Walker, Head Football Coach ordell.walker@greenville.edu 618.664.6726