Force defender
Turn the ball back inside
The outside defender (usually the edge setter or safety) whose job is to turn the ball carrier back inside toward help — never let him get outside you. The edge of the defense.
When it applies
Every outside run; the force player is the most important fit on stretch plays.
+ StrengthsKeeps the ball inside where the numbers are; prevents explosive outside runs.
− Trade-offsIf he gets reached or kicked out, it's a footrace to the pylon.
Filed under: Run fits and gap control