Basic HS Football Terms

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What is defensive “leverage”?

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To force the runner outside toward the sideline or help defenders

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POA stands for “Point of Attack.” What does this term refer to?

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The location where the ball is expected to be run or attacked on a play

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What does it mean when a defender is in a “shade” alignment?

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Slightly offset to one side of an offensive lineman

Front

What is defensive “leverage”?

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Playing in a position that keeps the ball carrier inside or outside based on scheme

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The “neutral zone” is defined as:

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The space between the offense and defense before the snap

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Which of the following best describes a defender with outside leverage? Options: He plays inside the receiver and forces them outside, He lines up over the top of the receiver, He aligns outside the receiver to force plays back inside, He blitzes from the outside corner

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He aligns outside the receiver to force plays back inside

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If a defender “spills” a play correctly, what typically happens next?

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The ball carrier runs into traffic or is forced to the sideline

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What’s the purpose of a shade technique on the D-line?

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To give the defender better angles for penetration or control

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How can a defender violate the neutral zone?

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By jumping into the zone before the snap

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In football terms, what does BC typically stand for?

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Ball Carrier