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Situations involving multiple linebackers or exotic defensive fronts (like double A-gaps or load fronts) require an extensive vocabulary of calls and adjustments. The coach emphasizes the necessity of detailed meetings, walkthroughs, and practice to internalize these terms, which include recognizing player alignments and making appropriate audible calls.
The Language of Pass Protection: Building Blocks for Success
At its core, the system revolves around understanding fundamental calls like:
Mike 52 / Mike 54 / Mike 0: Identifying the target linebacker for protection adjustments.
Ron / Lou: Directional calls for shifting protection towards or away from a particular side.
Bang R / Bang L: Designations for sliding protection, particularly against external threats.