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May a defensive lineman line up directly across from the center in the nfl?
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Yes, and that player is often referred to as the nose guard.
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Why do defensive linemen have to put one hand on the ground in the NFL game?
They don't, there is no rule that states they have to. One reason the defensive lineman gets in a three point stance (one hand on the ground) is to put him on the same level as the offensive lineman, who also is in a three point stance. One of the keys of being able to keep the offensive lineman from controlling a defensive lineman is for the defensive lineman to have a lower center of gravity. If the offensive lineman can get low on a defensive lineman he can pretty much move him anywhere he wants. This is particularly important on running plays where the offensive line is to trying to open a 'hole' for the running back to run through.
Is a middle guard the same as a noseguard?
Yes. The name 'middle guard' comes from the lineman playing in the middle of 3 or 5 man defensive line and the name 'nose guard' comes from the middle lineman playing on the 'nose' of the center.
When was Southeast Lineman Training Center created?
Southeast Lineman Training Center was created in 1999.
What is the difference between a nose guard and a nose tackle?
The positions are functionally interchangable in that both positions line up "nose-to-nose" with the middle offensive lineman, the Center; the difference comes in why and how the player finds himself lined up in this manner.A normal four-man defensive line generally lines up against a normal five-man offensive line as follows ("o" = offensive linemen, including "O", the Center; "x" = defensive linemen; underscores "_" = gaps):o_o_O_o_o_x_x_x_x_That is, the defensive linemen line up in the gaps between the offensive linemen.Some run defenses call for a five-man defensive line. Adding a defensive linemen makes the number of offensive and defensive linemen the same, allowing the defensive linemen to line up directly over their offensive counterparts. The additional defensive lineman (shown as the capitalized "X" below) brought in to line up *nose*-to-nose with the Center in a five-man defensive line is properly referred to as a *NOSE GUARD*:o_o_O_o_ox_x_X_x_xWhen a defensive formation calls for a three-man defensive line, one of the DTs leaves the field, leaving one DT and two defensive ends on the defensive line:o_o_O_o_o_x_x___x_To fill the large gap, the remaining DT (see the bolded "x" below) shifts over and lines up directly over the Center to cover the territory normally covered by he and the absent DT together:o_o_O_o_o_x__x__x_A defensive *tackle* who is playing in a formation that requires him to line up *nose*-to-nose with the Center is properly referred to as a *NOSE TACKLE* for plays in which he has shifted in this manner.
What is the definition of defensive tackle position in football?
The Defensive Line can be set up in more than one way but the positions somewhat remain the same. Defensive End/Defensive Tackle/Nose Guard The only difference is would be the way they line up.
What does it mean to crash the center in football?
Crashing the center is a defensive term. When a defense crashes the center it means they are sending extra defensive players to blitz through the center of the offensive line.
Why was Don Nottingham called the human bowling ball?
Don Nottingham was reported at 5' 10'' and 210 pounds. He was a very strong man with a low center of gravity and had the ability to knock back, and some times run over, defensive lineman that outweighed him by 60+ pounds.
Difference between a Defensive End and a Defensive tackle?
de and defensive linemen same thing a dt is also a defensive lineman both important depending upon what defensive scheme u use 4-3 or 3-4 in a 3-4 a dt is most crucial if your team is better rushing the qb than a de is probably more critical to have
In football what does DT stand for?
My old position - Defensive Tackle. DT's are Defensive Linemen, and are responsible for stopping any run attack through the interior line, in addition to putting pressure on the Quarterback. The DT's (there are 2) line up on either side of the Nose Tackle, who lines up directly across from the Center. Defensive Ends line up outside the DT's, and are responsible for keeping Running Backs from getting past the outside ends of the line. Cornerbacks line up outside the DE's, responsible for covering Wide Receivers. In case a Running Back makes it past an interior lineman, Linebackers are positioned several yards behind the line to make the play. They are also responsible for stopping short passes to Tight Ends, Fullbacks, or anyone else within a 10-20 yard range of the line (in most cases anyway). Corners and the Safety are responsible for any long passes.
What does a tackle do?
Defensive tackles have two important jobs. First, their job is to make sure that the running back can't run straight up the field. If the tackles clog up the middle of the line, then the running back will have to go the long way around, which gives the rest of the defense time to catch him and tackle him. Second, if it's a passing play, their job is to push the center and guards backwards. This is because the quarterback will be stepping backwards, and there are defensive ends who will be running around and trying to get him from the side or from behind. To avoid these guys, the quarterback is going to want to step forward into the "pocket," the safe area held open by his center and guards. If the defensive tackles can close up this space, the quarterback will be stuck where he is and the defensive ends will have a much better chance of getting him. There are a lot of different ways to line up your tackles, and they have different names depending on how you line them up. On the offensive line, there are gaps between the linemen. The first important thing for a tackle is how many gaps he has to cover. Sometimes the defensive scheme says he is responsible for only one gap - it's his job to make sure the running back can't come through his gap, and the other gaps will be someone else's responsibility. In this case we say the tackle is playing in a one gap defense. The tackle will line up right in the gap, not directly facing any offensive lineman. In other schemes, the tackle will be responsible for two gaps. In this case the tackle will line up directly facing an offensive lineman, and his job will be to push that lineman backwards and make sure the running back doesn't run past on either side of his lineman. If you want to play a two gap scheme, you need larger stronger defensive tackles who can control an offensive lineman. If you want to play a one gap scheme you can use slightly smaller defensive tackles who are faster and more athletic and can penetrate into the offensive backfield more often. In a two gap scheme, the tackles are supposed to control the linemen, thus making sure that no one is blocking the linebackers behind them and the linebackers are then free to make the play and tackle the runner. So in a two gap scheme, you don't expect the defensive tackles to have a large number of sacks or tackles. They are doing their job if the linebackers have a lot of sacks and tackles. In a one gap scheme, the defensive tackle is supposed to tackle the running back if he comes in the tackle's gap. On a passing play, the tackle is supposed to get into the quarterback's area and screw up the play, possibly tackling the quarterback for a sack. So you expect tackles in a one gap scheme to tackle the runner and sack the quarterback more often. If you want to be especially good at rushing the passer you'll find four relatively athletic, perhaps somewhat smaller defensive linemen and line them up in a 1 gap scheme. Now you will have at least three gaps unprotected, so it's important in this scheme that you have three very solid linebackers who can cover these gaps. If you want to be particularly good at stopping the run, then you will get four heavier and perhaps slightly slower defensive linemen, and play them in a two gap scheme. Now the offensive linemen will be all tied up with your linemen, clogging up all the interior running lanes and leaving your three linebackers free to roam for the running back. Just as the offensive linemen have choreographed routines to block the defense, the defensive linemen have choreographed routines to try to get into the offensive backfield. Two of the most popular are called a stunt and a zone blitz. In a stunt, one lineman will block an offensive lineman diagonally, say to his left. Then a second defensive lineman who started on the first lineman's left will take a half step backwards, run quickly around behind the first lineman, and then try to run into the backfield in the hole the first lineman created in his right. Another favorite dance is called a "zone blitz." In this scheme, one or two linebackers will rush on the same side of the center, perhaps the weak side away from the tight end. So you have a center, a guard, and a tackle trying to stop a defensive tackle, a defensive end, and two linebackers. This is almost impossible. However, when you do this you leave a big hole in your defense where the two linebackers ran away to get into the backfield. What the defense can do about this is to have the defensive tackle and perhaps defensive end drop back from the line and try to defend those "zones" that the linebackers just vacated. Of course defensive linemen are not the greatest guys in the world at pass defense, but the idea is that they only need to defend these areas for about two seconds, then the blitz should be hitting the quarterback.
How often has a center sneak been run in the NFL?
In the NFL, players are not allowed to run the center sneak. This is because the lineman can not be a ball carrier unless there is a fumble.
What position does c stand for football?
Center
