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  02:13

  Part 1 (Techniques, Shades, and Gaps)

  Part 1 (Techniques, Shades, and Gaps)

  Defensive alignments on the line of scrimmage are often referred to as “techniques”. The term refers to where each player is in relation to the offensive line.

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  00:55

  Part 2 (Odd and Even Fronts + Covered...

  Part 2 (Odd and Even Fronts + Covered...

  Odd and even fronts are talking about the number of defensive linemen on the field. Covered and uncovered alignments are designations used by the offensive line.

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  03:28

  Part 3 (Types of Players)

  Part 3 (Types of Players)

  So we understand how to communicate where guys are lining up, but what’s the difference in the type of player at each position?