Positions

Linebackers

Keep outside contain on running plays & defend short passing plays

Defensive Backs

Protect the sideline forcing runners inside & cover WR's in your ZONE on passing plays

Safeties (S)

Swarm to the ball on running plays & cover receivers that get passed the DB's on passing plays

Defenders should stay in their ZONE while reading if the play is RUN or PASS

Quick recognition of executed handoffs or the QB entering a passing stance is critical to reading RUN or PASS