On playside we want vertical movement with zero penetration. Sealing down is good, sealing with vertical movement is better!
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54 Power vs 6 tech head up on TE It will be a tight off tackle play, FB kicks 6 tech Double team inside POA PWB FBI or Safety (54 power we will kick first QB has Corner defender headup to outside TE. ) When the DE is squeezing too hard for the FB to kick.
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Only PWB changes assignment! 54 Power Down vs 6 tech who is squeezing hard! PWB now down blocks the DE FB will kick OLB or Corner, Power alley is one hole wider. QB has corner or safety depending on front
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54 Power vs 7 tech outside shade on TE Odd front we get 2 double teams inside POA Inside double team not as important so G can chip to ILB PWB FBI (54 power we will kick first QB has corner defender headup to outside TE. )
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Only PWB changes assignment! 54 Power Down vs 7 tech who is squeezing hard! PWB now down blocks the DE FB will kick OLB or Corner, Power alley is one hole wider. QB has corner or safety depending on front
If OLB/CB's are squeezing too hard for FB then add log
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54 Power Down Log vs OLB/CB who are squeezing! Only FB's assignment changes. He logs the kickout defender with his inside shoulder. Backside pullers, QB and ball carrier need to know this play will be run outside log block.
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54 Power Down Log vs OLB/CB who are squeezing! Only FB's assignment changes. He logs the kickout defender with his inside shoulder. Backside pullers, QB and ball carrier need to know this play will be run outside log block.
If you like 54 Power Down, but your WB is struggling with his down block then run 56/57 Power Down & 56/57 Power Down Log. They are both identical to the 54 Power series except the WB/TE now double the 6 tech defender.If the the TE has an inside shade it's off but this adjustment will come in handy if the WB can not handle DE by himself on 54 Power Down.
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56 Power Down TE & WB double team 6 tech. Identical to 54 Power Down except TE does not release inside or double with OT.
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56 Power Down Log Identical to 54 Power Down Log except for the TE/WB double team.