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Originally Posted by UtterBlitz

Thanks GoldenFleece. That was good basic explanation of the box and the gaps. I have heard the "8 in the box" many times while watching the Steelers with my brother.

So Milan, according to your diagram, I think there are 6 gaps to fill? Is that correct? Or is it 8? Are 8 and 7 called gaps or holes? They don't seem like they would be called holes or gaps because they are one sided. Do they are a different name?

From the institute....

Originally Posted by CIAFT

The terms to describe gaps differ between the O and the D. A common naming system for the O is the one shown on the previous page with the 1,3,5 gaps to the left of center and 2,4,6 on the right. However, for defense that naming system changes to letters....A,B,C. The "A" gap is the one on either side of the center. The "B" gap is between each guard and tackle. The "C" gap is outside each tackle. The 4-3 is typically a "1-gap" defense with each linemen and one or more LBs assigned a specific gap. However, a 3-4 is a "2-gap" defense with the NT covering both "A" gaps on his own. As well, one or both of the DEs may be assigned both a "B" and "C" gap.