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Kevie Thompson, Nickels Coach, Oklahoma State  

Watch the entire video Pressure, Blitz Packages, & Creating Takeaways out of a Multiple 4-2-5 Defense on Glazier Drive

WHAT IS BTF?

BTF stands for "Blitz the Formation" - a defensive pressure strategy for creating negative plays on first and second downs. 

HOW BTF WORKS

• Pressure can be brought to or away from the W (weak side)
• Can utilize "Clippers" (corner pressure) or "Boston" (boundary safety pressure)
• Defensive positioning adjusts based on the pressure call
• Communication between defenders is critical for proper execution

KEY COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS

• "Swap/Switch" calls when adjusting to two-open formations
• Hand signals for quick adjustments
• "Check with me" situations require defenders to keep eyes on sideline
• Defenders must communicate to establish proper coverage responsibilities

STRATEGIC VARIATIONS

• Game planning determines whether to bring pressure to/away from the W
• Varying which defender brings pressure (corner vs. safety) prevents offenses from recognizing patterns
• The defensive coordinator emphasizes the importance of changing up pressure sources to avoid leaving the same defender isolated

RESULTS OF EFFECTIVE BTF

• Creates "happy feet" in quarterbacks
• Forces hurried throws and bad passes
• Generates negative plays on early downs
• Sets up favorable second and third down situations
• Affects quarterback decision-making even without recording sacks

PLAYER EXECUTION

• Defenders must cross face quickly and get properly aligned
• Coverage responsibilities shift based on formation and call
• Creating "havoc in the backfield" is the primary objective
• Players celebrate successful executions as a team

BTF helps create negative plays on first downs, putting the defense in advantageous positions for subsequent downs.

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