Defending the Dart Option (Zone Read)

Assignments for stopping the Dart Option (Zone Read):

NT: control strongside A-gap; fight through center's block and keep SG from moving to the second level

SE: jam TE, plug C-gap, keep TE from moving to second level

WE: jam QG at the snap, plug B-gap

SC: press #1

WC: press #1

SAM: responsible for D-gap, flow behind Hero to support

MIKE: responsible for weakside A-gap, work inside-out

WILL: responsible for weakside A-gap, tackle TB

HERO: flow upfield and force Give read for QB, play assignment football and tackle QB

BANDIT: cover #2

ROVER: runs the alley, read Give or Take, then back-up Hero or Will