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Simplifying A Multiple Defensive Package - The Arizona Flex Package
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About this video
The Arizona Flex Package is not an average defensive scheme. It bends but does not break, and it has the flexibility to adjust to any offense. In this defensive coaching video, Tony Lombardi of Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa outlines the strategy and concepts behind the Arizona Flex defense, the techniques that make it work, and how to fold it into the defensive scheme you already run. His teams held opponents under three yards a carry whenever they used it.
What you'll learn
- The strategy behind the Arizona Flex defense.
- The techniques the Arizona Flex requires in its execution.
- Defensive alignments and adjustments that confuse the offense.
- The philosophy of aligning the defense to the strength of the opponent's offense.
- Modifications that let you incorporate the package into your present scheme.
Who it's for
High school defensive coordinators who need a run-stopping change-up that adjusts to any formation without a full scheme overhaul.
About the coach
Tony Lombardi served as head coach at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he built the multiple defensive package taught in this set. He calls the Arizona Flex a great defense against the run.
One of Coach Lombardi's four-part defensive set. Runtime: about 70 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Arizona Flex Package?
A bend-but-don't-break defense that aligns to the strength of the opponent's offense and adjusts to any formation. This video covers its strategy, the techniques behind it, the alignments and adjustments that confuse an offense, and the modifications needed to add it to an existing scheme.
Who is it for?
High school defensive coordinators, especially those who want a run-stopping package they can bring in without rebuilding their whole defense.
How is the video delivered?
Instantly, as a stream. A $19.95 Buy Now, Watch Now purchase adds it to your AFM Videos account for unlimited viewing on any device, and it is included in the 1-Year All Access membership ($99/year) with the rest of the library.
How well did it work for Coach Lombardi?
He reports that every time his teams used the Arizona Flex, opponents averaged fewer than three yards a carry, which is why he calls it a great defense against the run.