Michael A. Cieri - Defensive Line Pass-Rush Techniques vs. Man, Slide and Combo Protection Schemes

Defensive Line Pass-Rush Techniques vs. Man, Slide, and Combo Protection Schemes, with Coach Michael A. Cieri, provides an overview of the factors that coaches should be aware of when devising and planning pass-rush stunts.

Coach Cieri also discusses how a team's defensive philosophy can affect its approach to rushing the passer, as well as examines the basic considerations involved in attacking protections.

Coach Cieri details various examples of pass-rush stunts that can be effective against specific types of protection schemes.

In addition, Coach Cieriincludes a number of 2-, 3-, and 4-man pass rush games.

Among the topics covered:

• Defensive philosophy
• Attacking protections
• Slide protection
• Pass-rush stunts
• Man-zone scheme (combo)
• Long-stick technique
• Delay blitzes
• 4-man games
• Conclusion