Playing D-Line | Sports University

1. What are the 4 steps every D-Lineman must execute on both pass rush and run stopping plays?

Align, engage, shed, tackle Fire off the ball, shed blocks, read the play, react/finish Stunt, edge rush, contain, tackle Blitz, pursue, contain, strip

2. How does a dominant D-LINE set the tempo of the game?

By calling stunts and blitzes on every play By creating pressure in the backfield, giving QBs and RBs less time to make decisions By lining up in unconventional gap alignments By focusing exclusively on stopping the run

3. In football terminology, what does a 'Stunt' refer to on the defensive line?

A blitz sent off the edge of the offensive line A double-team block by two defensive linemen on one blocker Two D-Linemen crossing each other to hit opposite gaps A defensive lineman faking a rush and dropping into coverage

4. Which of the following is NOT listed as a primary objective of a pass rush?

Sacking the quarterback Forcing a fumble or interception Causing an incomplete pass Drawing an offensive holding penalty

5. According to the pass rushing keys, what should a D-Lineman do when their opponent 'breaks down'?

Drive through with maximum power Switch to a 4-point stance Slice to avoid getting caught flat or put on skates Drop back into coverage

6. What distinguishes run stopping from pass rushing as a skill set?

Run stopping requires more strength and less speed Run stopping requires higher levels of RTVP and mobility Run stopping does not require reading the play Run stopping is only used by nose guards

7. What is the primary containment responsibility of a Defensive End?

Pursue the quarterback at all costs, even if it means leaving the outside open Force the ball carrier back to the inside and never allow anyone to beat you to the outside Blitz through the A-gap on every play Shadow the tight end in pass coverage

8. In the Draw Fire Spin technique, when is the DE permitted to spin underneath the blocker?

Immediately after the snap, before the blocker engages When the ball carrier cuts back inside and no longer poses a threat to the outside Whenever the DE feels the blocker is off-balance After the quarterback releases the ball

9. In a 3-point stance, how should your feet be positioned relative to the hand you place on the ground?

Both feet should be even and parallel The toe of the same-side foot as the down hand should align with the heel of the opposite foot The opposite foot from the down hand should be forward Feet should be wider than shoulder-width with toes pointed outward

10. What is the key difference in foot positioning between a 3-point stance and a 4-point stance at the start?

The 4-point stance requires a much wider base than the 3-point In a 3-point stance one foot/toe drops to the opposite heel; in a 4-point there is no significant advantage to staggering the feet The 3-point stance uses a parallel foot position while the 4-point uses a staggered position There is no difference in foot positioning between the two stances

11. What does 'Edge Rushing' refer to, and when can a DE become an edge rusher without a called blitz?

Rushing through the A-gap; a DE can do this whenever the center doesn't block him Sending a blitz off the edge outside the tackles or TEs; a DE becomes an edge rusher when the blocking scheme does not account for him Stunting across the center; allowed only on third down Rushing from the linebacker position; allowed when a linebacker drops into coverage

12. According to the lesson on gaps and techniques, what does the letter 'i' signify when added to a technique number?

It indicates an outside alignment It designates the inside alignment It means the player is in an imaginary gap It stands for 'immediate' rush

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