LoneStar Clinic

Mastering the Art of Defensive Pressure with Dan Lanning

Welcome to the ultimate guide for defensive coaches looking to build pressure packages that get to the QB and stop the run! In "Building a Pressure Package to Fit Opponents & Personnel," Dan Lanning, the defensive mastermind behind Georgia's formidable National Championship defense, and now the Head Coach at Oregon breaks down the intricate art of creating a pressure package that perfectly aligns with both your team's strengths and the unique challenges posed by each opponent.

Course Overview

This comprehensive course offers an inside look at how to design, implement, and adjust defensive pressures that can disrupt even the most sophisticated offenses. With wide range of coaching experience, Lanning shares his tried-and-true strategies for building a dynamic pressure package, leveraging game film, and maximizing your personnel's potential. Whether you're a high school coach aiming to enhance your team's defensive capabilities or a college coach seeking to refine your strategy, this course is tailored to meet your needs.

Key Topics Covered

1. Understanding Your Personnel:

   • Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your players.
   • Tailor your pressure package to highlight your team's strengths.
   • Adapt your strategy based on player capabilities and practice performance.

2. Game Film Analysis:

   • Utilize game film to identify opponent tendencies.
   • Develop targeted pressure plans based on opponent formations and play styles.
   • Learn from real game examples and detailed breakdowns of successful pressure plays.

3. Pressure Package Fundamentals:

   • Introduction to different types of pressures: simulated, man, zone, and more.
   • Techniques for disguising pressures and confusing opposing quarterbacks.
   • Building a flexible pressure system that can adapt to various game situations.

4. Designing Effective Pressure Plays:

   • Step-by-step guide to creating pressure plays tailored to specific opponents.
   • Real-life examples from Georgia's defensive playbook.
   • Adjusting pressure calls based on in-game scenarios and opponent adjustments.

5. Executing Pressure Packages in Practice:

   • Drills and practice routines to ingrain pressure concepts into your team.
   • Methods for simulating game conditions in practice.
   • Tips for maintaining defensive discipline and effectiveness under pressure.

6. Adapting to Opponent Strategies:

   • Techniques for countering different offensive schemes.
   • Adjusting your pressure package on-the-fly during games.
   • Understanding when and how to apply different pressures to maximize impact.

Why This Course?

Dan Lanning’s course is not just about theory; it's about practical application. You'll gain insights from one of the top defensive minds in football, with actionable strategies you can implement immediately. Lanning's emphasis on adaptability ensures that you can tailor your defensive pressures to suit any team you face, turning your defense into an unpredictable force on the field.

What You’ll Gain

By the end of this course, you will:

• Have a deep understanding of how to build and implement an effective pressure package.
• Be equipped with the tools to analyze and exploit opponent weaknesses.
• Know how to maximize your players' strengths within a pressure framework.
• Be prepared to adapt your defensive strategies dynamically in response to game developments.

Join the Course

Ready to transform your defensive approach? Enroll in "Building a Pressure Package to Fit Opponents & Personnel" today and start developing a defense that leaves offenses scrambling.

This course is perfect for defensive coordinators, position coaches, and head coaches who want to gain a competitive edge. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the best in the game and elevate your defensive play-calling to new heights.

The focus is on Navy Run plays, emphasizing quarterback decision-making and blocking techniques. Key roles of players, including the center and tackle, are analyzed, along with perimeter blocking by slot backs. The clinic also covers handling defensive pressure and the importance of communication.