DEFENSIVE LINEMEN:

• Placing more weight on the hands enables you to move forward.
• A stance that is a little wider allows for better balance when you're being blocked.
• Keep your outside hand (away from the blocker) free to try pass rush techniques and to keep from getting hooked.
• Keep your body low to the ground, and control the line of scrimmage from underneath the opponent's shoulder pads.

LINEBACKERS:

• Bend your knees slightly to insure low body position.
• Poise the arms in front of the body as you get ready to take on a blocker.
• Focus your eyes on the man you are to get the key from.
• One foot is slightly forward; step with this foot first as you react to the key and find the football.

DEFENSIVE BACKS:

• Keep your feet slightly staggered, with the outside foot back.
• Point the toes straight ahead.
• Focus eyes on the main you are to key.
• Assume a slightly crouching position with your knees bent a little.
• Take a short read step on the snap, and then react to the play.