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Defensive line terminology

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Every now and then I have to look things up and remind myself what some of these more technical people are talking about. Perhaps some of you here may find this useful.

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https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/film/gus-glossary-breaking-down-roles-interior-defensive-line

  • 0-Technique: Defender is face up with the center.
  • 1-Technique: Defender lines up on the center's outside shoulder.
  • 2i-Technique: Defender lines up on the guard's inside shoulder.
  • 2-Technique: Defender is face up with the guard.
  • 3-Technique: Defender lines up on the guard's outside shoulder, between the guard and the tackle.
  • 4i-Technique: Defender lines up on the tackle's inside shoulder.
  • 4-Technique: Defender is face up with the tackle.
  • 5-Technique: Defender lines up on the tackle's outside shoulder.
  • 7-Technique: Defender lines up on the inside shoulder of the tight end.
  • 6-Technique: Defender is face up with the tight end.
  • Wide Nine-Technique: Defender lines up outside the furthest blocker on the line.

Edited by gus fleener
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