Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 60 entries in this glossary.All
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 0 Technique |
A nose tackle aligned nose-to-nose with a center. |
| 1 Technique |
The defensive lineman is line up in the middle of the A gap. |
| 2 Technique |
Defensive lineman is nose-to-nose with the offensive guard. |
| 3 Technique |
Defensive lineman is line up in the middle of the B gap or outside shade of the guard. He is responsible for maintaining outside leverage and not letting himself get hook or reached blocked by the offense. |
| 3-4 Defense |
Three down lineman and four linebackers. |
| 4 Technique |
Defensive lineman is line up nose-to-nose with the offensive tackle. |
| 5 Technique |
The defensive lineman had his nose on the outside shoulder of the offensive tackle. |
| 6 Technique |
Defensive lineman is nose-to-nose with the offensive tight end. |
| 7 Technique |
Defensive lineman had his nose on the inside shoulder of the offensive tight end. |
| 8 Technique |
Defensive lineman was aligned on air outside the outside shoulder of the offensive tight end. |
| 9 Technique |
Defensive lineman has his nose on the outside shoulder of the offensive tight end. |
| Audible |
A play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage to change the play that was called in the huddle. |
| Back Judge |
The official who sets up 20 yards deep in the defensive backfield on the wide receiver side of the field. His duties include: • Make sure the defensive team has no more than 11 players on the field |
| Balanced Line |
A formation that consists of an equal number of linemen on either side of the center. Examples: On offensive line consisting of a center with one guard and one tackle lined up on each side of him is considered a balanced line. |
| Blind Side |
The side opposite the direction a player is facing. Examples: When a right-handed quarterback sets up for a pass, the left tackle is responsible for protecting his blind side. |