Football 101: Defensive Line Alignment & Explaining Gaps

Breaking down the defensive line's alignment and where each gap along the line of scrimmage is located.
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[@derwinblack2108]

Just switched from oL to DL this was a big help understand it completely now

[@speedyxvrs]

God Bless You Hope You Do Great!

[@ariufondu]

Please do more of these! Defensive coverage, offensive scheme, the works! This is great content

[@Alex_Kozora]

Thanks! I plan to.

[@AngelGTallaferroP]

Just a few days ago I was teaching some friends these details in d-line, it's one of the few knowledges that I've learned over the years watching football, plz more videos like this one. Thx.

[@Alex_Kozora]

Awesome. We'll be making more!

[@Marzkii]

I've played football last year and this year and no one explained what a shade was, thanks for explaining it, it's easy to understand now

[@TheGinger1]

This is great. I'm looking forward to more in this series. I want to see the game the way that you guys do.

[@Alex_Kozora]

Thanks Ben!

[@dillwidit]

@alex great stuff my man. I already kno it but I wish more of my friends would watch it and learn. watchin games with clueless friends ain't much fun. so imma pass these videos on... thank you

[@christopherquarry6234]

No one goes over the tight ends or have much video of them, I’m for one and not sure about anyone else but really really excited about the tight end room and players we have, I think it’s like a best kept secret and a huge fan of those guys!!!

[@musclee-mac8768]

Wow, I've been following football for years and just learned something new! Thanks for explaining this to me!! Please do more of these, especially with WRs and DBs. I have no idea what the Z receiver even means

[@Alex_Kozora]

Thanks man! I can do that!

[@10oneluv10]

Great video, you broke all of this down so well. I understand D-line alignments and techniques much better.

[@Alex_Kozora]

Thanks! Really happy to hear that.

[@MultiMdog123]

as someone who has kited through some videos pretending to know these terms i appreciate this for sure lolol

[@Alex_Kozora]

Ha, hope it helps!

[@christopherquarry6234]

Okay thanks that’s an awesome reply to Alex actually making sense for once instead of the everyone is dumb and never ever played football before and doesn’t know any better, that’s a big fat no, so you can go back to your kids soccer game tonight and forget about what it’s like to know what Alex is talking about and guessing that everyone is the same as you and stupid, good luck with your Italian ice cup tonight, hope you know how to use a spoon, maybe Alex can help you out you worm

[@onepunch9203]

Thanks, Alex. I'd like to see a whole series like this. 👍🏼

[@Alex_Kozora]

Planning to do more!

[@steelers10530]

Hey Alex, I would love to see more stuff like that. More specifically, I'd love to see scheme breakdowns of the Steelers. What is their general philosophy on offense (personnel, run/pass ration, go-to concepts) and defense (what fronts are they generally in, what coverages are they typically in (1 high vs 2 high) and how do they try to generate pressure?)

[@Alex_Kozora]

Good ideas man! Thank you for the feedback.

[@Blacklockoneseven]

Where do you find games in this perspektive? Would be good to know

[@mutatedgenome]

Been waiting for something like this. Thanks Alex. If you can do secondary formations, sub-packages, and offensive blocking schemes as well that would be great.

[@Alex_Kozora]

Definitely!

[@kdogg2077]

Great breakdown, more please!

[@Nekhlyudov002]

Love this, thanks Alex!

[@Alex_Kozora]

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@dillwidit]

@alex keep em coming!

[@steelerspittsburgh875]

Good stuff here Alex 👏 l looks forward to more of this basic stuff. I've been watching pro football for a long time (yes I'm older than Dave) I never cared about this just watch for my entertainment.

[@virdinbarzey3805]

Great job Alex. There was time when the fan based was more educated but as of late not so much. These videos will help. Since you did the D-Lineman, why not just continue with the defense and do the Linebackers next. Yes, OLB and ILB. You can tie it in with the importance of the D-line for the OLB and ILB to do their job. What are their assignments based on the formations, etc. etc.

[@Alex_Kozora]

Thanks Virdin! I will definitely consider that!

[@Sir_Leviticus]

Hahah yesss Ty Alex exactly what I was asking for hopefully it goes well cause I love this for all facets offense defense etc

[@Alex_Kozora]

Perfect! Hope it helped

[@nolaanderson8770]

"Inside shade: vs a Center is known as a "urologist"

[@MSP601MINDOVERMATTER]

YES,YOUR VIDEO IS VERY HELPFUL,i would like to challenge you to game, come to Mississippi,n host me,n play some Madden,n lastly,i am da best unsigned coach,