Man Blitz Concepts

With a national championship (1990 Colorado) and over four decades of experience as a defensive coordinator, Mike Hankwitz's expertise is unmatched. This video showcases his comprehensive knowledge of blitz strategies and their successful implementation.

Coach Hankwitz outlines seven foundational blitz principles essential for aggressive football. Key principles include executing blitzes from various fronts, utilizing your best blitzer, creating mismatches through personnel and schemes, and disguising the blitz. The goal is to secure the best coverage match-ups, pitting your top players against your opponent's best.

The videos's strength lies in the diversity of blitz options, allowing coaches to select formations that best fit their team and defensive philosophy. Strategically calling a blitz at the right moment can be a game-changer.

Enhanced with video clips, the video breaks down 18 distinct blitz formations, each contributing uniquely to the overall defensive scheme. Featured blitzes include 45 Strike Red & Hammer, 53 Blitz Black & Blood Blue, and the 53 Cowboy Blue, which employs the psycho technique. The Dime Crash formation sees six defensive backs dropping into coverage, while Dime Raider Blue and Nickel Arrow Blue send two backers up the middle. The N Attack Green presents a seven-man overload, and Dime Fire Green targets spread offensive teams. Dime Sable Green applies pressure directly up the middle.

Other notable formations include the 3-man linebacker cross in 30 Blood Blue and the man blitz with free safety in 53 Fade Red.

Enhance your defensive playbook with this exceptional video, adding vital blitz strategies to your coaching repertoire.

64 minutes. 2006.