Chuck Langston - 6 Man Protection

6-Man Pass Protection
By Chuck Langston 

In this course, Chuck Langston breaks down the core principles and teaching progression behind building an effective six-man pass protection system. Designed for offensive line coaches and offensive staffs, this clinic covers when and why to use six-man protection, how to identify defensive fronts, and how to communicate protection calls clearly across the offensive line and running back.

Coaches will learn how to structure the slide and man sides of protection, teach the center to control the front identification process, and handle common defensive looks including Nickel, Even, Odd, Bear, and Stack fronts. Langston also explains the communication system behind Roger/Louie slide calls, Box calls, and running back responsibilities, giving coaches a practical framework for cleaning up protection breakdowns and improving unit-wide understanding.

The course also dives into blitz and stunt recognition, helping coaches prepare their players to handle cross-face movement, games, pressures, and Bear front adjustments. On top of the scheme, Langston emphasizes the technical side of pass protection—staying square, setting with urgency, proper hand placement, and developing sound body position to anchor against speed and power.

To bring it all together, the course includes drill work and coaching points for developing pass protection fundamentals, including the PVC Pipe Drill, Vertical Set Off Boards, Three-Punch Drill, and Urgency Drill. Whether you’re looking to improve communication, clean up protection rules, or sharpen individual technique, this course provides a clear, practical plan for teaching six-man pass protection at a high level.