In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, hosts Kyle Bradburn and Matt Dixon sit down with Coach Irsik, the defensive coordinator at Folsom High School in California, to break down run fits in modern defenses. Coach Irsik dives deep into multiple front structures, pressure families, and innovative run-fit techniques that allow defenses to handle everything from power-heavy teams to spread offenses.

They also discuss how terminology like "Stack Fits," "Duo Fits," and "Pizza Fits" simplifies run fits for players, and how in-game analytics and efficiency tracking help make real-time defensive adjustments. If you’re a defensive coach looking to elevate your understanding of gap control, force players, and adjusting to offensive schemes, this is a must-listen!

🛠 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Guest Introduction (Coach Irsik, Folsom HS DC)
01:41 - Why Folsom’s Defense is Built to be Multiple
03:33 - Base Personnel: 3 Bigs + Hybrid + 7 DBs
05:50 - How to Manipulate Run Fits for Smaller Linebackers
07:31 - "Bubble Control": How Folsom’s Defense Dictates the Run Game
09:29 - Attacking Gap Schemes & Counter with Front Variations
11:46 - Blitzing & Sim Pressures: "Raider," E-Games, and Corner Blitzes
15:53 - Disguising Looks & "Build-a-Bear" Pressure Concepts
18:19 - Fire Zone vs. Man Coverage in Pressure Packages
23:05 - DBs in the Run Fit: "Second Force" Explained
27:16 - Why Outside Zone is Trending & How to Stop It
30:10 - Defining Run Fit Categories: "Stack, Duo, & Pizza Fits"
38:32 - Teaching Run Fits in a Multiple Defense (Step-to-Fit Drills)
42:18 - How Folsom Uses Analytics & Efficiency Tracking In-Game
52:40 - Final Thoughts & Next Episode Tease: In-Game Analytics Deep Dive!