OL Pass Pro vs T-E and E-T Stunts

A T-E (tackle-end) stunt is when the tackle slants inside while the end loops behind him to the C-gap. An E-T (end-tackle) is the opposite — the end slants inside, the tackle loops outside. Both attack the gap between the offensive guard and tackle, where the longest distance and biggest communication risk sits.

The O-line's job is to pass off the rusher who comes to them. The guard takes the slanting tackle (he's coming inside); the OT takes the looping end (he's coming around). The hand-off has to be instant — eyes up, hands ready, voice loud.

The stunt wins when the guard tries to chase the slanter past his own gap. The looping end is now unblocked because the tackle is still locked on his original man. That's a free pass-rush in 1.5 seconds — and a sack if the QB doesn't step up.

The scheme answer is rules. Most coaches teach 'pass off everything to the inside' — if a rusher slants inside your gap, hand him off and find the next threat outside. It's harder than it sounds. The first 200 reps of training camp are spent drilling exactly this.