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Pass Setting on an E/T or T/E Stunt

by: Ken Wilmesherr
Offensive Line Coach, Grossmont College
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Ken Wilmesherr
Offensive Line Coach
Grossmont College

Offensive linemen should anticipate a game or a stunt by down defenders, but never guess.  Through film study and game planning offensive linemen can anticipate E/T’s (end and tackle) and T/E’s (tackle and end) by the down defenders.  Horizontal and vertical alignments (different levels, one defender tight to the L.O.S and the other off the L.O.S.), and foot stagger by down defenders my dictate a game or stunt.  One defender is light on his down hand (green light) and one is heavy (red light). Through film study as offensive linemen we study down defenders stances and alignment.  We study how many steps a defender will take until his counter, etc. During our one on one drill or two on two drills I am constantly telling my linemen to read alignment and stance by the down defenders.  It is imperative you teach your linemen a thought process.

When pass setting on an E/T or T/E stunt there are two adjacent offensive linemen exchanging their blocking assignments on two adjacent down defenders one penetrating and the other looping into pass rush lanes.  For offensive lineman to be successful and effective they must set and react to the stunts by the down defenders.  Also, offensive linemen must understand the concept being taught and their protection rules.

It is crucial the offensive guard and tackle pass set to the proper defensive techniques while maintaining the proper pass-blocking demeanor.  For example, if the offensive tackle has a 5 he well soft post, if he has a 4 he will hard post.  If the guard has a 3 he will also soft post.  When setting on the down defender the offensive linemen should never get the head into a defender (rusher) on the initial set.  Always keep the head back, shoulders square, maintain a toe to heel stagger weight on the insteps of the feet, and a bend in the knees (positive shin angle).  Linemen need to understand their center of mass, punch zone, target area as well as the proper base of support.

The offensive lineman who has the penetrator aligned on him makes a “switch” call; communication is key between the adjacent linemen performing the switch.  The switch call is made by the offensive lineman to alert the adjacent lineman to a pass rush stunt or game.  The switch is made when two adjacent linemen are setting and exchanging their blocking assignments on two defenders who are crossing on a pass rush.  The switch call is made during the blocking action by the offensive lineman whose down defender is the penetrator.

The offensive lineman who is setting on the penetrator must punch and flatten the penetrator into the adjacent offensive lineman.  The adjacent lineman attacks the penetrator turning the switch into a run block.  Do not pass a defender (rusher) off until you feel the hip of the adjacent lineman, and the adjacent lineman forces the switch.  

The offensive lineman who is coming off the penetrator and setting on the looper must not get width when he sets because he will over set and create a rush lane for the defender.  When the offensive lineman is coming off the penetrator and sets on the looper he must get depth.  By getting depth this will allow the offensive lineman to pick up looper at the proper angle to block him.   Remember you do not want your linemen to chase defenders in pass pro.  The reason why is when one defender leaves someone will replace.  If they chase it will create a rush lane for the defender.



In drop back pass protection E/T and T/E stunts are designed to confuse offensive linemen.  If the pass protection scheme is a zone scheme linemen will switch defenders.  However, if the pass protection scheme is a man scheme offensive linemen may have problems with the E/T and T/E stunts.  It is my belief your offensive linemen understand the concepts of a penetrating and looping defender.

E/T Stunt:

  • The End is the penetrating defender (first).
  • The Tackle is the lopping defender (second).
  • The End (penetrator) wants to get deep penetration up field.
  • The Tackle (looper) is responsible for containing the quarterback.

 

T/E Stunt:

  • The Tackle is the penetrating defender (first).
  • The End is the looping defender (second).
  • The Tackle who is the penetrating defender needs to work up field and is responsible for containing the quarterback.
  • The End who is the looping defender wants to work up field and attempt to break the pocket.

                                                                                                        






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