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Tom Two Man

Mirror of Tex · tackle loops

The end slants inside first while the tackle loops around him to attack the edge — the mirror image of the Tex twist. Available left or right.

When it applies

When tackles start sitting on your Tex — flip it and attack the edge with the looping tackle.

+ StrengthsCatches tackles leaning inside; edge pressure from an unexpected rusher.
− Trade-offsThe looping tackle runs the longest path — needs a quick-twitch rusher to get home.

Filed under: Defensive line stunts