In this Lauren’s First and Goal segment, Chris Lorenti gives an overview of Rhode Island’s game-planning process and the important questions they ask themselves when defending the run game.
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Chris Lorenti is the inside linebackers coach at the University of Rhode Island. 2023 will be Lorenti’s fourth season with Rhode Island.
Coach Lorenti came to Rhode Island after 12 seasons at his alma mater Southern Connecticut State. At Southern Connecticut, he served in a multitude of roles, including defensive coordinator, special teams coordinator, offensive line coach, and inside linebackers coach.
In this segment from Lauren’s First and Goal, Coach Lorenti poses and answers the key questions to ask yourself when devising a game plan to stop the run. In his full presentation, Coach Lorenti goes into how the game plan then translates into practice and the different drills they may use to fit the run and tackle. As always, all Lauren’s First and Goal presentations support the efforts to fund pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services.
Follow Chris Lorenti on Twitter @ChrisLorenti.
Show Notes:
>How Much Zone Scheme vs. How Much Gap Scheme?
>Spill or Lever?
>Odd or Even Spacing?
>Move into or Chase Zone?
>Penetrators or Chase?
>What Are We Best At?
>Where Can the Ball Bounce or Wind Back To?
>How Is the Offense Shaping the C-Gap?
>Rep the Tackle Situation in Drills
>Sunday Presentation on 1st and 2nd Down Run
>Monday is 3rd Down Game Planning
>Defending Zone
>Stable vs. Stunt
