Changing the outcome of many football games depends on your pass rush system. In this DVD, Coach Chimienti explores the C.W. Post pass rush progression. In a systematic approach, coaches give players a detailed plan of every move from pre-snap plan to the sack. The pre-snap plan prepares each player for the ability of their opponent plus technical and situational aspects of the game. Alignment includes the 7,3,5, and 1 technique. Working with the offensive lineman's momentum is key to solid line play and many different techniques are part of this presentation. With detailed videotape of practice footage, crucial areas such as stance, footwork, soft sets and constant foot movements are explained that will help the attacking mentality. Various moves demonstrated include the bull rush, drive the bus, club on air, club on body, club rip, club punch and hook. Three much needed counter moves are also illustrated with use of practice videotape: the hump move, arm under arm over and the spin. These moves give defensive linemen a great assortment of tools to use in their attacking line play. This enthusiastic presentation by Chimienti does an excellent job of breaking down the pass rush that has been a key to C.W. Post's success!

55 minutes. 2006.

Coaches Gillenwater and Price demonstrate the basics for the defense that helped lead the James Madison Dukes to the 2004 NCAA Division I-AA National Championship. Price and Gillenwater begin by teaching the alignments, assignments and keys that allow the Dukes' defensive lineman to play outstanding defense against the run and pressure the quarterback versus the pass. During the 2004 season, the Dukes ranked 2nd vs. the run and recorded a NCAA record 60 sacks. This single gap control defense allows the defensive lineman to play aggressive and the linebackers to blitz multiple gaps to confuse offenses. The second part of the video covers stance, techniques and keys for effective linebacker play. It also details the proper reach step, inside read and outside read versus the zone play, power, draw and option. In the film breakdown segment, the coaches show how the defensive line and linebackers react to the tackle trap play, open ended zone play and the draw. A great illustration of a top defense in action!

45 minutes. 2005.

FD-02482B: with George Barlow,
James Madison University Defensive Coordinator;
and Chip West,
James Madison University Defensive Backs Coach;
2004 NCAA Division I-AA National Champions

James Madison University has experienced a tremendous amount of success in recent years, including the D I-AA National Championship in 2004. A great deal of their success is credited to their defensive schemes. In Blitzes and Coverages, Coach Barlow and Coach West cover "10 Points of Success" for the Dukes' defense. They diagram the 4-4 base alignment and provide game footage to illustrate their techniques. Coach Barlow diagrams multiple blitzes including the weak fire, field, strong fire and smash. Each blitz package covers the assignments of all of the front eight players. Coach West covers each of the defensive coverages used to disguise the blitz packages. Film breakdown is used to show on-field demonstration of each of the blitzes and coverages versus four of the most common plays in football: the draw, trap, zone and power plays. This video is a great compliment to Defensive Line and Linebacker Play in the 4-4 Defense.

2005.

FD-02482C: with Mickey Matthews,
James Madison University Head Coach;
2004 NCAA DI-AA National Champions,
2004 AFCA National "Coach of the Year,"
1999 Eddie Robinson Award/DI-AA National "Coach of the Year"

Two-time NCAA Division I-AA National "Coach of the Year" and 2004 NCAA Division I-AA Championship coach Mickey Matthews, shows you the keys to stopping the potent Wing-T attack. Matthews' defenses are perennial powerhouses and showed their mettle again in 2004, ranking 2nd in DI-AA rushing defense and setting an NCAA record with 60 sacks! Matthews diagrams the five key plays that power the Wing-T: The trap, buck sweep, down play, waggle, and key pass. He shows how to effectively defend these plays and how to defend the edges using productive blitzes and stunts. Matthews also discusses his defensive philosophy in great detail along with discussing characteristics players must have for a defense to be successful. This is a great DVD for learning how to stop one of the most powerful offenses in football!

48 minutes. 2005.

Cover 8 is defined as an eight-man front with a 7, 3, 1 and 5 technique backed by four linebackers, two corners and a safety. The beauty of the Cover 8 is you have eight to nine men in the box, which covers all situations that may be presented. In this DVD, Coach Chimienti details all facets of defensive back and outside linebacker play in the Cover 8. The first area covered deals with corner play techniques. Chimienti details pre-snap planning, including the offenses' formation, down and distance, field landmarks and communication; stance progression, including the backpedal and transition; and the speed turn technique, hip flips, vertical turns, bail & catch and inside and outside release. He also shows how to properly read receivers. Next, Chimienti discusses the play of outside linebackers. These players are the "force players" defending the pitch. Linebackers "force" when the backfield comes at you outside the box and "Vice" everything else. Chimienti does an excellent job of breaking down reads for outside linebackers. The free safety must also make reads and work with both corners. Chimienti introduces the Cover 2 against 10 and 11 personnel. The look is more of a spread mentality coverage. Alignments, reads and coverage against the run and the pass are discussed. Within Cover 2 are alternative coverage such as Cover 2 Man, Patriot, Sing and Bang. This coverage supports the blitz, offers solid run support and gives many looks from a sound package. Excellent usage of game videotape allows defensive technique to come alive. All of the reads, alignments and position specifics are addressed in the game tape. Use these techniques, coaching tips, alignments and reads to develop a flexible, strong defensive unit.

109 minutes. 2006.

Coaches Gillenwater and Price demonstrate the basics for the defense that helped lead the James Madison Dukes to the 2004 NCAA Division I-AA National Championship. Price and Gillenwater begin by teaching the alignments, assignments and keys that allow the Dukes' defensive lineman to play outstanding defense against the run and pressure the quarterback versus the pass. During the 2004 season, the Dukes ranked 2nd vs. the run and recorded a NCAA record 60 sacks. This single gap control defense allows the defensive lineman to play aggressive and the linebackers to blitz multiple gaps to confuse offenses. The second part of the video covers stance, techniques and keys for effective linebacker play. It also details the proper reach step, inside read and outside read versus the zone play, power, draw and option. In the film breakdown segment, the coaches show how the defensive line and linebackers react to the tackle trap play, open ended zone play and the draw. A great illustration of a top defense in action!

45 minutes. 2005.

James Madison University has experienced a tremendous amount of success in recent years, including the D I-AA National Championship in 2004. A great deal of their success is credited to their defensive schemes. In Blitzes and Coverages, Coach Barlow and Coach West cover "10 Points of Success" for the Dukes' defense. They diagram the 4-4 base alignment and provide game footage to illustrate their techniques. Coach Barlow diagrams multiple blitzes including the weak fire, field, strong fire and smash. Each blitz package covers the assignments of all of the front eight players. Coach West covers each of the defensive coverages used to disguise the blitz packages. Film breakdown is used to show on-field demonstration of each of the blitzes and coverages versus four of the most common plays in football: the draw, trap, zone and power plays. This video is a great compliment to Defensive Line and Linebacker Play in the 4-4 Defense.

2005.