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The Blitz Package
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- WN-08163
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About this video
The 8-Man Blitz Package is a staple of Fritz Rauch's pressure defense at Homestead High School. In this 4-4 defense blitz coaching video, Coach Rauch outlines three different blitz strategies and the specific blitzes that come off them, and shows how Homestead's language lets the defense disguise coverage and call multiple blitzes without asking players to memorize a hundred unique situations.
What you'll learn
- Homestead's philosophy of the blitz.
- How to use language and communication to install a blitz package quickly.
- Three different blitz strategies from the 4-4.
- Specific blitzes: Mike and Max, Gold, Buck and Whip, Silver, White, Black and Bronze.
- How to simplify the blitz package so it is easy to teach and easy for players to understand.
- Disguising coverage behind the pressure.
Who it's for
High school defensive coordinators and linebacker coaches who want an aggressive 8-man pressure package that stays simple enough for players to run with confidence.
About the coach
Fritz Rauch coordinated the defense at Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin. He built his blitz package on simplicity: different looks without a heavy memory load, so players stay independent and confident.
One of Coach Rauch's five-part series on the 44G pressure defense. The session makes extensive use of game film. Runtime: about 41 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Which blitzes does Coach Rauch break down?
The Mike and Max, Gold, Buck and Whip, Silver, White, Black and Bronze blitzes, grouped under three blitz strategies from Homestead's 8-man pressure package in the 4-4.
Is this too complex for a high school defense?
It is built for one. The whole package is designed around simplicity, with a language system that gives players different looks without requiring them to memorize a hundred situations.
Can I watch it on my phone?
Yes. It is sold as Buy Now, Watch Now: $19.95, instant streaming in your AFM Videos account, any device, no limit on views. Members of the 1-Year All Access plan ($99/year) can stream it along with the full library.
How does the blitz package connect to the rest of the series?
The base fronts and key reads come in Coach Rauch's first session, the D-line stunts in the second, and the coverages and formation adjustments that sit behind these blitzes are covered in the fourth and fifth.