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Efficient Defensive Line Play - Pass Rush Fundamentals

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Efficient Defensive Line Play – Pass Rush Fundamentals delivers a comprehensive breakdown of building a disciplined, productive, and technically sound pass rush unit. In this course, Coach Corey Burns outlines the philosophy and standards that drive consistent quarterback pressure while maintaining structural integrity within the defense.

The course begins with a clear pass rush philosophy and performance standards that establish expectations for effort, discipline, and execution. From there, Coach Burns details position-specific techniques for defensive ends, defensive tackles, and nose tackles, emphasizing alignment, get-off, hand placement, leverage, and rush lane integrity.

A strong focus is placed on understanding how each position fits within the overall rush plan, ensuring coordinated movement rather than isolated efforts. The course also explores opponent study and preparation, highlighting how film analysis shapes rush strategy and creates matchup advantages. Through concepts such as line games and coordinated pressure packages, Coach Burns demonstrates how calculated movement and communication can disrupt protection schemes.

Expect a structured and detail-driven approach that blends technical refinement, preparation, and coordinated execution to create an efficient and relentless pass rush system.

Syllabus

  • Pass Rush Philosophy
  • Pass Rush- Standards
  • Defensive Ends
  • Defensive Tackles
  • Defensive Tackles
  • Nose Tackle
  • Pass Rush- Study the Opponent
  • Ends Pass Rush
  • Fordham Line Games
  • Defensive Ends

Taught by

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