On playside we want S

vertical movement B B
with zero penetration. C
Sealing down is good, B B C N T E
sealing with vertical
movement is better! T T E B

54 Power vs 6 tech head up on TE 54 Power vs 7 tech outside shade on TE

It will be a tight off tackle play, FB kicks 6 tech Odd front we get 2 double teams inside POA
Double team inside POA Inside double team not as important so G can chip to ILB
PWB FBI or Safety PWB FBI
(54 power we will kick first (54 power we will kick first
QB has Corner defender headup to outside TE. )
QB has corner defender headup to outside TE. )

When the DE is
squeezing too hard for B B C B B
the FB to kick. C
B N T E
T T E

Only PWB changes assignment! Only PWB changes assignment!

54 Power Down vs 6 tech who is squeezing hard! 54 Power Down vs 7 tech who is squeezing hard!
PWB now down blocks the DE PWB now down blocks the DE
FB will kick OLB or Corner, Power alley is one hole wider. FB will kick OLB or Corner, Power alley is one hole wider.
QB has corner or safety depending on front QB has corner or safety depending on front

If OLB/CB's are squeezing too hard for FB then add log

B B C B
B
B C
T T E N T E

54 Power Down Log vs OLB/CB who are squeezing! 54 Power Down Log vs OLB/CB who are squeezing!
Only FB's assignment changes. He logs the kickout Only FB's assignment changes. He logs the kickout
defender with his inside shoulder. Backside pullers, QB defender with his inside shoulder. Backside pullers, QB
and ball carrier need to know this play will be run and ball carrier need to know this play will be run
outside log block. outside log block.
If you like 54 Power Down, but your WB is struggling with his down block then run 56/57 Power Down & 56/57 Power Down Log. They are both
identical to the 54 Power series except the WB/TE now double the 6 tech defender.If the the TE has an inside shade it's off but this adjustment
will come in handy if the WB can not handle DE by himself on 54 Power Down.

B B C B B
C
T T E B N T E

56 Power Down
TE & WB double team 6 tech. Identical to 54 Power 56 Power Down Log
Down except TE does not release inside or double Identical to 54 Power Down Log except for the TE/WB
with OT. double team.