tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22022341394128644652024-03-14T12:53:49.572-04:00BLITZOLOGYBlitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.comBlogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-51128710631927922412022-12-16T14:58:00.003-05:002022-12-16T15:04:15.491-05:00Wristbands to make Play Calls<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is a simple wristband organization and template. The goal is to make the wristband easy for the players to locate and read the calls while also being flexible enough to alter the play calling pattern. The flexibility of signaling in the call helps prevent issues if calls are repeated throughout the game, if the signalers are visible on game film that is exchanged to future opponents, or if a regular season opponent is played again in post-season play. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOA3Jy6TREtlI16q_PfIFy9vPIyk1TIbpiuseIZuXKSG3OQrrijOc9lR0u49VgTUfX93XLFZaop3EemerqIbIzLDvXUyMrpUqHsK9zNiBZ69pAh2gLYY5az1ZYXCxB0-7ccUXL9rPc0OHKVWMuo3a1zxTnPqcbtl3j_ln60Avf6QCAIrBFET-uTPqhnQ/s642/wristband%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="642" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOA3Jy6TREtlI16q_PfIFy9vPIyk1TIbpiuseIZuXKSG3OQrrijOc9lR0u49VgTUfX93XLFZaop3EemerqIbIzLDvXUyMrpUqHsK9zNiBZ69pAh2gLYY5az1ZYXCxB0-7ccUXL9rPc0OHKVWMuo3a1zxTnPqcbtl3j_ln60Avf6QCAIrBFET-uTPqhnQ/w400-h249/wristband%201.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The setup is 9 sections with 5 calls per section allowing for 45 calls on the wristband. At the top of each section is a: City, Body Part, Color, and Number. If the play caller signals Atlanta 2 the players read the call located in the Atlanta 2 location. They will find "Over 4". If the call is Tampa 5 the players find "G Aim 3". Where the multiplicity comes into play is the 4 categories at the top of each section. Chicago 1 for example is "G Inside Magic". If the call is signaled Chest 1 instead the call is again </span><span style="font-family: arial;">"G Inside Magic". Gray 1 also = </span><span style="font-family: arial;">"G Inside Magic". Additionally the number in that section is 30. So if the call comes in 31 the call is again </span><span style="font-family: arial;">"G Inside Magic". There are 4 ways to signal in the same call. City #, Color #, Body Part #, or double digit ##. 53 is "Under 6" the next play could be signaled in as Hip 3 and the call is again </span><span style="font-family: arial;">"Under 6". </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This allows the play caller to change up call to call within a series. Or more likely to tell players this series, quarter, half, or in this week's game we are live on Colors. However in the next series, quarter, half or game the calls may be live on Body Parts instead. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">One hard and fast rule we used is the categories of calls don't move. 20/Boston/Belly/Black is always located in the top row and center column. This is like a watch. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicyvJxqF-o1dEdoY10dRATxAe8qFutE1VQLzu4yfhLM_R6yf4EmZpanhZsL33AjfW2RhhJPtKjQ7Ie6xjxHn3mnbugMLEWEKe-IUBOhlbgOoErS7Gg1j6qDxEraSrb45ICdFt4EDioVp_xZ-Rk0Sd6DAkwx9eBh55SbpvgITZv44h09OCkueyw2iqKRQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicyvJxqF-o1dEdoY10dRATxAe8qFutE1VQLzu4yfhLM_R6yf4EmZpanhZsL33AjfW2RhhJPtKjQ7Ie6xjxHn3mnbugMLEWEKe-IUBOhlbgOoErS7Gg1j6qDxEraSrb45ICdFt4EDioVp_xZ-Rk0Sd6DAkwx9eBh55SbpvgITZv44h09OCkueyw2iqKRQ" width="222" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When you look at a watch 12 o'clock is located top center, it doesn't vary. The location doesn't move so it is always easy for someone telling the time to locate 12, 3, 6 etc. The same is true for the player reading the wristband.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEFruvY6TvbexuhPHgqKzTWvU0NQ9XDW47zxBzFiXWTsXJhHUpf7fo83NvN1e0jx3Iq3tumcSxka_-3b1_aLJhiSZ51GEUf3FVueiE8PftlcXuKEiIF2HIG7fUbwf2_Mh1vKReVO4zG0IDXAahEna9m36W7Nhj1ducORgeXdU1YSN4aY35qJCqwtaHBA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="1033" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEFruvY6TvbexuhPHgqKzTWvU0NQ9XDW47zxBzFiXWTsXJhHUpf7fo83NvN1e0jx3Iq3tumcSxka_-3b1_aLJhiSZ51GEUf3FVueiE8PftlcXuKEiIF2HIG7fUbwf2_Mh1vKReVO4zG0IDXAahEna9m36W7Nhj1ducORgeXdU1YSN4aY35qJCqwtaHBA=w640-h428" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The template is set up with 4 wristband inserts on the page. The top left is where the calls are typed in to the wristband. The other 3 autofill with whatever is input in the top left calls. This insures the wristbands will match and avoid the dreaded non-matching wristbands situation. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you want to download the template you can <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10h3ilqOIfD7XF1WZF-vcFV7MnTv5VPjP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112791736799282625857&rtpof=true&sd=true">here</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Also if you don't want to laminate your wristbands check out this article about saving time on making wristbands. <a href="http://www.blitzology.com/2019/05/saving-time-making-player-wristbands.html">http://www.blitzology.com/2019/05/saving-time-making-player-wristbands.html</a><br /><br /></span><p></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-25250125638267352122021-07-01T23:16:00.004-04:002021-07-01T23:16:53.257-04:00Fangio Read the Turn Pressure<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is a simple Cover 1 dog</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> from Vic Fangio's 2017-2018 Bears defenses with a rushing LB reading the turn of the protection. Bears are in Nickel personnel.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9oIsrhVG0hEreTw_pX2TLAWiAlnKe5iK9NJYTMa-Qaveef4eUzpt-aet76M2WgK9Gt95juy1tFjN-0RWr_yN9-VxfEKK5sRC5ng3LscNfgA7tGMv3rktjBFxVsQVBNq-k9HCoCGvG8We2/s706/fangio+cougar+one.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="706" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9oIsrhVG0hEreTw_pX2TLAWiAlnKe5iK9NJYTMa-Qaveef4eUzpt-aet76M2WgK9Gt95juy1tFjN-0RWr_yN9-VxfEKK5sRC5ng3LscNfgA7tGMv3rktjBFxVsQVBNq-k9HCoCGvG8We2/w640-h344/fangio+cougar+one.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Rush:</u></b> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">DE's are wide rushers. Front has a DT in a 3 technique to the side of the RB with a shade DT away. The LB opposite the RB is reading the OG's pass set. If the guard sets inside to the shade DT the LB pressures the B gap. If the guard sets out to the LB in the B gap the LB loops to the opposite A gap to find daylight in the rush. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Coverage:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Cover 1 man free coverage with the LB to the RB in man coverage on the back. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">First example is on 2nd<span style="background-color: white;">&7</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkdCLqRGL5Txetfk2-WtEKlheYE4cysJgiYHME1ynnEt9mjij11qfaz4XIx7pdNta3GEthyphenhyphenGFNcxw0n5K83MCChHPxGzwoPOM4gSALzXAXBbltaQCEx2eoOALCBLabWBc3AWhj2l8pMK2/s500/ScreenCaptureProject8.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="500" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkdCLqRGL5Txetfk2-WtEKlheYE4cysJgiYHME1ynnEt9mjij11qfaz4XIx7pdNta3GEthyphenhyphenGFNcxw0n5K83MCChHPxGzwoPOM4gSALzXAXBbltaQCEx2eoOALCBLabWBc3AWhj2l8pMK2/w640-h358/ScreenCaptureProject8.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The guard sets out to the pressure LB, the LB wraps to the opposite A gap. The pass set for the Center is very difficult. The LB is able to win vs. the Center on the redirection set. The pressure also creates a 5 vs. 5 pass rush. The DE is able to win his 1 on 1 vs. the OT on the edge.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">2nd example is a 1st<span style="background-color: white;">&</span>20 later in the game with the Bills in obvious pass mode.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wA-Uc3CAi0XddsmM08l5a6dwUFCnviVNt3zTlf2Axbh9xuZktD7rXnKNexX0eX2ruGS2RXvlr4UWJzbrKcuhQFJaRZsaegWQTDXFT8URhHlN3oeqSLCcYemUyRU1u-PESKGAiyv8tDlm/s500/ScreenCaptureProject9.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="500" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wA-Uc3CAi0XddsmM08l5a6dwUFCnviVNt3zTlf2Axbh9xuZktD7rXnKNexX0eX2ruGS2RXvlr4UWJzbrKcuhQFJaRZsaegWQTDXFT8URhHlN3oeqSLCcYemUyRU1u-PESKGAiyv8tDlm/w640-h358/ScreenCaptureProject9.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Both LB's sugar around presenting a possible 6 man blitz. The Guard sets inside to the A gap DT allowing the LB the clean run through in the B gap.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">3rd example is on 3rd</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">&</span><span style="font-family: arial;">8</span></div><div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhto0ILdsyf4cSzto-xsSieucuuPS6TEGmWW1eF4mtMr9qO6-Crg9x2zH4XWnZCUoSmauf76bXxBkpKAsxt8xClFtmOyhYgLvm-ZhZ0mKifR8MFHwUfOeWJfRhfPO5YvILHZ8Uwa4K6q2fh/s500/ScreenCaptureProject12.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="500" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhto0ILdsyf4cSzto-xsSieucuuPS6TEGmWW1eF4mtMr9qO6-Crg9x2zH4XWnZCUoSmauf76bXxBkpKAsxt8xClFtmOyhYgLvm-ZhZ0mKifR8MFHwUfOeWJfRhfPO5YvILHZ8Uwa4K6q2fh/w640-h358/ScreenCaptureProject12.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The 5 man rush creates 5 OL vs. 5 rushers. OL have to exchange 2 man twists/stunts 2 OL vs. 2 rushers with no help. When a defense is in a 4 man rush the 5 OL may have an unoccupied adjacent OL who can help with a twist. In a 5vs5 situation all the OL are occupied prevent adjacent OL help. In this situation the C/G do a good job of IDing the LB wrapping creating an interior twist action. The issue is degree of difficulty. The C/G are in a Goldilocks situations. <i>Goldilocks: the porridge is too hot, too cold, or just right</i>. Here if the Center is too fast the DT penetrating in the A gap has good inside leverage on the G when the Center leaves to set the wrapping LB. The DT does a great job ricocheting through the G's inside shoulder to create quick pressure. The Guard's redirection set to an inside leverage DT is very difficult. If the Center hangs longer on the DT making it easier on the Guard, it is very hard on the Center to redirect set on the wrapping LB. Often the Center in a bad body position to effectively block the wrap which was shown in the earlier example from the Buffalo game <span style="background-color: white;">(Example </span>1<span style="background-color: white;">)</span>. The result to both the C and G have to be just right.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">4th example on 3</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">&</span><span style="font-family: arial;">8</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6ZV5LCYDu36W6Cfxf3-AmDI-BhSwKUF6waD1bjMHS7jvAZEf7kjQBHoLA_Cuf42tDF6rZNR-gPIOV9KgnbCc-gavTniwqxAkUEip2-j2VWeDNsTe2U9e4_V_XMLRlPF-yZBQCzNd0p3r/s500/ScreenCaptureProject13.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="500" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6ZV5LCYDu36W6Cfxf3-AmDI-BhSwKUF6waD1bjMHS7jvAZEf7kjQBHoLA_Cuf42tDF6rZNR-gPIOV9KgnbCc-gavTniwqxAkUEip2-j2VWeDNsTe2U9e4_V_XMLRlPF-yZBQCzNd0p3r/w640-h358/ScreenCaptureProject13.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here the Bears change the presentation. The front is in an overload with 3 DL on the same side of the Center. The DL is overloaded to the RB and opposite the pressure. The overload helps encourage the Guard to set inside to the overload allowing the LB to quickly run through in the B gap.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">5th example on 4</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">&</span><span style="font-family: arial;">6</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfMabwmQyVpeEfJtIORpEyhFzM2LXnjf4lOjVFhW4IbyxQSOR2X7E6NpffrSTD6dqMIL7bVUHHAfYqG47HEzy0K45r7GHCVkULzGo5_n3q5h327YsQ1L6Rtm5iLgxqORQifo9XlJnhntb/s500/ScreenCaptureProject11.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="500" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfMabwmQyVpeEfJtIORpEyhFzM2LXnjf4lOjVFhW4IbyxQSOR2X7E6NpffrSTD6dqMIL7bVUHHAfYqG47HEzy0K45r7GHCVkULzGo5_n3q5h327YsQ1L6Rtm5iLgxqORQifo9XlJnhntb/w640-h358/ScreenCaptureProject11.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The pressure LB gets the Guard setting wide on the movement pass with the QB getting out of the pocket. The LB doesn't wrap inside and instead works for width to continue pressuring the QB as the launch point changes. Added bonus in coverage is the hover technique of the DB on the TE. When the TE blocks to help secure the edge for the QB sprint out, the DB hovers. Hover is staying over the top of the man responsibility with depth and vision on the man and the QB. This allows the hovering DB to break like a zone dropper would undercutting routes around him and providing help to man coverage defenders. The QB attempts to throw the ball on a lower trajectory with velocity to fit the ball in vs. man coverage. The man coverage throw allows the hover DB to vision and break getting his hands on the ball.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Good stuff as always from Vic Fangio. He has been coaching good defense for a long time. I'm excited to see his defense in Denver this season. </span></div>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-32178215151401560832021-06-17T20:51:00.000-04:002021-06-17T20:51:56.726-04:00Time Machine Article<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Was looking on an old flash drive and found a scanned article from back in 1998. This article was one I read in high school that helped spark my interest in pressures and the concept of zone blitzing. 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The obvious threat is run heavy structures using big personnel with a TE/FB creating extra gaps in the run fit. </span><span>Heavier personnels often induce loaded boxes and 8 man front structures from a defense to handle the run game. Those loaded box defenses can also create single coverage for a star WR. </span><span>This can lead to offenses using those heavy personnels/sets to attempt to isolate their best WR creating passing opportunities off max pro, play action, quick game, or RPO concepts. </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">T</span><span style="font-family: arial;">hese personnel groupings also allow for a variety of 6,7,8 man pass protections. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">What is the solution in regular down </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">& distance situations</span><span style="font-family: arial;">? How do we stop the run while controlling the star receiving threat? Here is a solution from the 3-4 spaced defense using quarters and halves coverage principles. Putting a cloud on the star WR can be a really inexpensive solution to</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> mitigate some risk.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The coverage concept combines two coverages: Stuff and Roll. Stuff is a </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1/4 </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1/</span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1/2 concept while Roll is a double rotated Cover 2 concept. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The point is an activated OLB as the </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4th rusher. The Mike will make a Rome/London call to activate an OLB. We are going to activate the OLB to the side of the star WR. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>Vs. 21</u></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwwelaX9gl-b8eLeC2P3W5UVFKiNzzHQ-bP-T0ei0ftnN5e5d2pmJZGLU4OEk5mgFo6a6sDuB5zTy1z9CbnHvw9BFPtSAg_mrcCz0r087nTuzGJU4lLZL2cX0kUwf9aBG3BegCICjTOwZ/s956/pro.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="956" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwwelaX9gl-b8eLeC2P3W5UVFKiNzzHQ-bP-T0ei0ftnN5e5d2pmJZGLU4OEk5mgFo6a6sDuB5zTy1z9CbnHvw9BFPtSAg_mrcCz0r087nTuzGJU4lLZL2cX0kUwf9aBG3BegCICjTOwZ/w400-h217/pro.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Against a pro set if the star WR is to the defensive right the ILB will make a Rome call to set the point. The point OLB becomes part of the charge. The coverage will play Stuff coverage against a formation with the star WR as a single X. Stuff means half tool to the point and a quarter tool away from the point. Structurally this allows the defense to be sound numerically in the box vs. the run while putting a cover 2 concept on the star WR to disrupt passing concepts. Here the quarter Safety must trigger to become the 8th fitter in the box when the TE blocks.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsI_L5978pP54c7OQJZyeECMjxn9EVoe61nPA9j1MaI-VEfGtJdmGQ-BfcTqZJF-ugBHBeStaV9w4YJ2xn1F3mL8Dje8dDoZ41FXuHWjlC1Xqr60fXF9IvmG-qH2HM9MgKJPnfpf2UcVxu/s999/pro+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="573" data-original-width="999" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsI_L5978pP54c7OQJZyeECMjxn9EVoe61nPA9j1MaI-VEfGtJdmGQ-BfcTqZJF-ugBHBeStaV9w4YJ2xn1F3mL8Dje8dDoZ41FXuHWjlC1Xqr60fXF9IvmG-qH2HM9MgKJPnfpf2UcVxu/w400-h230/pro+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When the star WR is strong the LB again will set the point to the star. Here London is the call with the star aligned to the defensive left. London activates the left OLB into the charge. The coverage will be Roll. The coverage shows as cover 3 rotated to the point with a Safety down and a Safety in the post. Showing a middle of the field closed look helps dissuade the offense from attacking the middle of field based on pre-snap coverage presentation. At the snap the post aligned safety rolls the coverage to a cover 2 concept strong with an inverted cover 2 concept weak. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">When the TE blocks the vertical hook down Safety become the 8th fitter for the run. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Again this concept gives the defense an 8 man front spacing vs. the run with a cloud on the best WR. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9UAFcpCxcHhR2HtskTEivQSWgF2uqBWa-mKpFFXypeCU7O6-Wy7_UDQrUXJdXGYQc6Z_3eCiDtHFdTFaEP8AdjLRcEsWEJKbOxa8JgQuBS8bl5B9QRLLxeIwrXuRynzS10IXd7qwPHBs/s842/twins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="573" data-original-width="842" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9UAFcpCxcHhR2HtskTEivQSWgF2uqBWa-mKpFFXypeCU7O6-Wy7_UDQrUXJdXGYQc6Z_3eCiDtHFdTFaEP8AdjLRcEsWEJKbOxa8JgQuBS8bl5B9QRLLxeIwrXuRynzS10IXd7qwPHBs/w400-h272/twins.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-6uByjZS__ltkjR139UUNyxRB2DtEnYmUImGwLveMnxOH_TT_jpfCbY4hFqJRRdbXSncoC4dUotHuZrRKrrjhlz2fN-I_It5RaTejCVCB79VgreXM0cbFHLPj7JFlNhcep4gImNlCG3P/s842/twins+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="573" data-original-width="842" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-6uByjZS__ltkjR139UUNyxRB2DtEnYmUImGwLveMnxOH_TT_jpfCbY4hFqJRRdbXSncoC4dUotHuZrRKrrjhlz2fN-I_It5RaTejCVCB79VgreXM0cbFHLPj7JFlNhcep4gImNlCG3P/w400-h272/twins+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Against a single width twins formation the coverage again rolls. This again builds the 8 man front. The Corner to the nub will align at 8 yards in the C gap if the TE blocks the Corner will trigger to become the 8th fitter. The coverage still places a cloud on the outside WR, if the star is outside we have a cloud on him. If the star WR is in the slot the coverage has a Safety playing the vertical hook. The VH matches the <span style="background-color: white;">#2 vertical and inside with safety help in the deep half. With a safety rolled down into the VH drop we feel we can match up with a WR. If the </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">#</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 is out the cloud corner will be squatting in the flat. Overall with the star outside or in the slot the coverage can help deny that player the ball while still building the 8 man box.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><div><b style="font-family: arial;"><u>Vs. 12</u></b></div><div><b style="font-family: arial;"><u><br /></u></b></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMiDwHQpzWqTaarmZ1a1gtUL3HXE1Llt2ITM8YTPQQy_ecAutkecuKHX5dmYqxjPGUPUlc_mArR1wFx3y9Hp1-1Nq5TnXeg5q6VhQ3nqX_Yzr6C1mYgg-xzFDcEZ0OGkGQLXB6Y1pnhXHS/s948/dallas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="948" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMiDwHQpzWqTaarmZ1a1gtUL3HXE1Llt2ITM8YTPQQy_ecAutkecuKHX5dmYqxjPGUPUlc_mArR1wFx3y9Hp1-1Nq5TnXeg5q6VhQ3nqX_Yzr6C1mYgg-xzFDcEZ0OGkGQLXB6Y1pnhXHS/w400-h243/dallas.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnF7T8Bo9Bhc9T_gjHjW46KOgvObez9H1HSMAxMSjxHOwSA0v5rbxyGwDRyfzC7xyrldlOr2DZdrSp9I1t8GE3do3PYueywq55vzQ0H6BtE-oS2u2vC8oVr4F2_CzVR7BSRG6HJL-GHOC/s946/dallas+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="946" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnF7T8Bo9Bhc9T_gjHjW46KOgvObez9H1HSMAxMSjxHOwSA0v5rbxyGwDRyfzC7xyrldlOr2DZdrSp9I1t8GE3do3PYueywq55vzQ0H6BtE-oS2u2vC8oVr4F2_CzVR7BSRG6HJL-GHOC/w400-h240/dallas+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Against a 2x2 ace formation the point will gain be to the star. The coverage is stuff with a half tool to the point and quarter tool away. The quarter safety helps build the 8 man box while the cloud helps deny the star.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM_QOSyXDijrNgS7z1dPihrmRyg8CXafUz8_Cuw8wGZf5HHnury_PnSVKoL9nCFmqcPx8BJYNC_1mwICaxLNo97mMACZncZD57LIUxUOknDQvvm_iMawE73Xb9ZDiaABtSl4N0LKUZ5J85/s810/texas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="810" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM_QOSyXDijrNgS7z1dPihrmRyg8CXafUz8_Cuw8wGZf5HHnury_PnSVKoL9nCFmqcPx8BJYNC_1mwICaxLNo97mMACZncZD57LIUxUOknDQvvm_iMawE73Xb9ZDiaABtSl4N0LKUZ5J85/w400-h286/texas.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2beueeEq4CEia83PS7oBiBhLkLTlHrpoPOSFQZ0DLWI-3aO3UBSzsEe7EQ5pG0STzshdAVOa7U5XWf0Z62VuBd8DfG5aDHWtisZJR9FmdNmqREjgL8EEc65-zeLLyPE_HrmrVq2BkL5s/s810/texas+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="810" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2beueeEq4CEia83PS7oBiBhLkLTlHrpoPOSFQZ0DLWI-3aO3UBSzsEe7EQ5pG0STzshdAVOa7U5XWf0Z62VuBd8DfG5aDHWtisZJR9FmdNmqREjgL8EEc65-zeLLyPE_HrmrVq2BkL5s/w400-h286/texas+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Against a 3x</span><span style="font-family: arial;">1 nub set the coverage is again Roll. The coverage rolls against any single width formation. The coverage denies the star outside or in the slot similarly to the previous twins example. The ILB does have the TE vertical to the strong side in a match so that's a matchup we are always mindful of in this concept.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipmICQ1eieLTBDwvDjt0hYES-XTuj_JCvOoG6FNXFuTTKfJmoyKKFRi5UsUoLkwEYxBt4-02pP67802no-lV67sGQWU9hxRppwmsutQYnXXcm0ESnGEcSfM1faa3NA-SXyyuOGqKHpPAs3/s810/dover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="810" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipmICQ1eieLTBDwvDjt0hYES-XTuj_JCvOoG6FNXFuTTKfJmoyKKFRi5UsUoLkwEYxBt4-02pP67802no-lV67sGQWU9hxRppwmsutQYnXXcm0ESnGEcSfM1faa3NA-SXyyuOGqKHpPAs3/w400-h286/dover.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnuoLS6SdBdcOBoJEY1PKNESXoHd602GK1WT7TbakxdJq535tXB2Vcj-ksIiRMefkE-mI0N6s7DyJ3z2PEBIg3dRpZUqzjwG9VhRDh4vA56fvAd2hZt-HMTVbC1r1vXS_4iDtMMg7-ds4/s811/dover+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="811" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnuoLS6SdBdcOBoJEY1PKNESXoHd602GK1WT7TbakxdJq535tXB2Vcj-ksIiRMefkE-mI0N6s7DyJ3z2PEBIg3dRpZUqzjwG9VhRDh4vA56fvAd2hZt-HMTVbC1r1vXS_4iDtMMg7-ds4/w400-h286/dover+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">A backside wing is treated like a single width formation and we will Roll all single width. The coverage again plays like the previous single width sets. This time the LB to the wing must be mindful of the VH responsibility against vertical passing concepts from the 2 TE side. The nub side Corner is again the 8th fitter. </span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYC2So0TdZlwNnDIIZZp5cK2LM7rcpkcHH8J2o2UN1D1daHh-b87N-XACRdvmw5tQ-E47qUdz2ZU_KbVvwB0kul3LbVEVKobySrTjLDHT4zxSs_6A4dkSLvzN4Rbn-0lvLCI0Sm9FQkLiS/s949/toledo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="949" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYC2So0TdZlwNnDIIZZp5cK2LM7rcpkcHH8J2o2UN1D1daHh-b87N-XACRdvmw5tQ-E47qUdz2ZU_KbVvwB0kul3LbVEVKobySrTjLDHT4zxSs_6A4dkSLvzN4Rbn-0lvLCI0Sm9FQkLiS/w400-h214/toledo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">With the star as the single X the coverage is Stuff. Half tool to the point with a quarter tool away. Here there are 3 receiving threats to the quarters side. That means the tool needed must be a quarter tool for 3 receivers. In this example the quarter tool is a mini 2 concept with the outside WR manned by the Corner. Inside the OLB/ILB/Safety are playing a 3 over 2 coverage on the 2 TEs. The Safety in the mini concept strong must trigger when the TE's block to add the 8th fitter in the run game.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeaqIpk-vOfs3tdRoSiVsi1Y9-xWLfnlU26OXbTyKKdDpalxKIb0DBZi2ZRwGmA9E1w64WovA5gCA8OPbHNu9gzCfxlkOLpF-diNXh9KwkGCLSRjo_SFSNQqmsBXDxHYmoFDm6RDsaonK/s922/toledo+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="922" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeaqIpk-vOfs3tdRoSiVsi1Y9-xWLfnlU26OXbTyKKdDpalxKIb0DBZi2ZRwGmA9E1w64WovA5gCA8OPbHNu9gzCfxlkOLpF-diNXh9KwkGCLSRjo_SFSNQqmsBXDxHYmoFDm6RDsaonK/w400-h251/toledo+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">With the star aligned strong in the formation the coverage Rolls. The Safety shows post alignment rolling at the snap. The point ILB must be ready to match 3 vertical. The VH Safety is again the 8th run fitter then the TE's block in the this concept.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Putting a cloud on a good WR in heavy personnel can be an inexpensive way to both be good vs. the run and deny the biggest receiving threat. Much of the coverage concept is built from coverage tools that most defenses already have in the their toolbox. <br /></span><div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></div>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-14861989031449407942021-03-04T11:20:00.009-05:002021-06-27T15:11:29.415-04:00Coaching the Rat in Cover 1<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is a few coaching points we use for the rat in the hole when preparing the rat to cut crossers in Cover 1.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The hole player does not need to drop quickly. By sitting
low the hole player is in a good position to collect a low crosser. If there is
no crosser the hole player will drop into the hole. The hole player will be
under all intermediate crossers. There is NO rush to get to the hole drop.</li><li>Keeping a head on a swivel is important to see the crosser.
You cannot stare down the QB and see a crosser.</li><li>Communication is key. If there is no “cut” call there is no
cut. The hole player must tell the man defender he is taking over the route.
Man defenders stay in man until the cut and collect by the hole dropper.</li><li>Alerting man defenders where you are looking first is
helpful for them to anticipate you will be cutting their man. An alert does not
guarantee there will be a cut. The alert only tells the coverage players where
the hole player will look to cut first. The call alerts the man coverage players and talks to his partner(s) in the funnel telling them where to look
first.</li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Where to Alert?</u></b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">We start with a camp rule. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Against 2x2 formation, look boundary first. Why? The low
crosser running from boundary to the field is the bigger threat to catch and run
going to all the open space. Also the boundary low crosser will get to the hole
player faster than the low crosser from the field due to reduced split into the
boundary.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Against 2x2 formation in the MOF, look to the side of the RB
release 1<sup>st</sup>. Why? Many teams release the RB to the side of the low
crosser.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Against 3x1 formation. Look strong first.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Against Empty look weak first. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Be aware of any reduced split by a receiver. Look to the
side of the reduced split first regardless of 2x2 or 3x1 or Empty. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Be aware motion can change the situation. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Game Planning the Cut</u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">We will set the alert rules by game plan based on scouting
report. Those rules may adjust by down & distance, formation, defensive call, etc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">No Cut – One consideration is to have a no cut rule. The
hole player will drop to the hole and will not cut any low crossers. We use
this on longer down and distances. On 3<sup>rd</sup> & 12 we may be looking
to deny the intermediate crosser and force the ball low to break and
tackle the route short of the sticks. We can also set a “no cut” rule on a specific
receiver. In that case the hole player will not cut because we want to maintain
our pre-snap man match-up and avoid asking the hole player to take over that
receiver in coverage. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">TE Only – Against some teams having the hole player cutting
a WR may not be a realistic matchup. In a TE only rule the hole player will
look to cut a Y on a crosser. If there is no crosser from the Y then drop to
the hole. The hole is not free to cut any WR on a crosser. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">TE first – Tendency may dictate the alert goes to the TE
side. The hole player will look to cut a low crosser from the TE side first.
Then scan opposite.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Slot First – Tendency may dictate the alert goes to WR
aligned in the slot. The hole player will look to cut a low crosser from the
slot first. Then scan opposite.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Reduced Splits – Tendency may dictate the alert goes to WR
with a reduced split. The hole player will look to cut a low crosser from the
side of the reduced split first. Then scan opposite. This can include being
aware of bunch and stacked WR formations.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">To a WR - Tendency may dictate the alert goes to a specific
WR. The hole player will look to cut a low crosser from the side of the
declared WR. Then scan opposite.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Flip Alignments - Which WR is on/off the ball may indicate where we want to alert by tipping where we should expect the low crosser. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Strong/Weak/Field/Bench - Tendency may dictate the alert
goes to the strong side or weak side of the formation or to the field or
boundary. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">By RB location - The RB alignment in may tip route combos and dictate where we want to alert. The RB location in gun, his depth, a cheated wide alignment, RB and TE paired/split etc. may be indicators for the alert. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">By formation – Specific formations may carry cut rules to
alert to a specific place. Those cut rules may be specific to that formation
only.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Short motion – Tendency may dictate a short motion rule.
Teams may want a reduced split and use late short motion to get the WR on the
run to a reduced split alignment. The man coverage player will alert the hole
of the short motion. This is the only alert that comes from a man player and
not hole player.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Alert side only - The hole player will cut to the side of the alert but will not scan and look to cut opposite, if there is no crosser from the alert side the hole player will work for depth to the hole. This allows the man coverage player opposite the side of the alert to play inside leverage man. This can make sense in some game plan situations. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><o:p>Hopefully this is helpful as you consider your Cover </o:p>1 rat in the hole rules. If there is something you do to help that player be sure to leave it in the comments. </p></div><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /></span><p></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-50733511525566408102021-02-11T15:34:00.033-05:002021-02-25T20:18:41.158-05:00Adjusting the Run Fit in Fire Zone Pressure<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Fire zone has run fits like all other defensive calls. Those fits can be adjusted to help prevent issues or account for stress areas. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is an example with a number of errors resulting is a good gain for our opponent. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOup0upPkqhxzRVleSbatpzJdMI4C-49jFIUDuKgyfW7rotSc2DJExAAYuxiG-jfwg5j_YPmriaqLLisA5fo4AbQ_aL3YO52A37GG_ZUvIYc519ceptiepMwDCp7_x-n3dW5Vs0cb8a36Z/s500/ScreenCaptureProject1113.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="500" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOup0upPkqhxzRVleSbatpzJdMI4C-49jFIUDuKgyfW7rotSc2DJExAAYuxiG-jfwg5j_YPmriaqLLisA5fo4AbQ_aL3YO52A37GG_ZUvIYc519ceptiepMwDCp7_x-n3dW5Vs0cb8a36Z/w640-h340/ScreenCaptureProject1113.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">What were we trying to accomplish?</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWLoV672SE6zTM8fk2-b6gUiAEifiB8vobMLuFfTyXDeAbr2WgqVBwfa9K1IQs9x1RfqH3bHY_GgrARFcByjDlfLzAdiXfM2yHwr8BnMSuS1YZ8mdKFyrRDQ5W6eKurNMavU5N6hda62d/s692/update.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="692" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWLoV672SE6zTM8fk2-b6gUiAEifiB8vobMLuFfTyXDeAbr2WgqVBwfa9K1IQs9x1RfqH3bHY_GgrARFcByjDlfLzAdiXfM2yHwr8BnMSuS1YZ8mdKFyrRDQ5W6eKurNMavU5N6hda62d/w400-h259/update.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We called this pressure to have the DL slanting to the boundary with the walked up OLB on a low track spill course and the ILB going from depth on a wide track. This is a variation of America's Fire Zone. When the OT blocked out on the OLB the Sam should have gone under the block. The expectation is the Sam will go inside/under blocks because the ILB will be pressuring on the wide track outside. That is one of many mistakes on the play, the Sam stay outside. We also have an "I'm IN" or "I'm OUT" call happening here from the Safety. In this example there is a split </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">#2 resulting in the down Safety saying "I'm OUT" meaning the ILB has the wide track.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">If the </span><span style="background-color: white;">#</span><span style="background-color: white;">2 was in a cut split or a TE the Safety would have a better angle for the wide track and would call "I'm IN" taking the wide track pressure pattern and job swapping his seam drop to the ILB.</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJnqwsFGRqt6RAhbxkUHDeIfajCsoMo8V6qc1kCbnVmKZjv4HRFMfNNGAtPH3gZa3fWjggLzysjihNegni-oIIh9IbIvTwJc6NySkJ0ExvMTR5MUoI7iqljLCeGNkXpKNRIhzvRe74HyO/s692/update+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="692" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJnqwsFGRqt6RAhbxkUHDeIfajCsoMo8V6qc1kCbnVmKZjv4HRFMfNNGAtPH3gZa3fWjggLzysjihNegni-oIIh9IbIvTwJc6NySkJ0ExvMTR5MUoI7iqljLCeGNkXpKNRIhzvRe74HyO/w400-h259/update+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a run pressure concept, the angles can be beneficial to alter who is in the pressure pattern based on the formation.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Why take on this type of complexity? Why not just let the Mike be the wide track the whole time? Don't make it harder than it needs to be. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">On this call the </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">#</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">2 went in motion.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_9WQzZcLxW3lhqCIgQuKVXZttTE9ttffMUonIjxh7ijrUtXY0TvsGFKFrNusbw2Lc0QIzTQdbp6NR2rNW1vQWItlJvkpMBY6KgdAxk5yY-XUXCGpi2hfLxkAiXJBz-CtDUzYK-vYiFPS/s692/update+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="692" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_9WQzZcLxW3lhqCIgQuKVXZttTE9ttffMUonIjxh7ijrUtXY0TvsGFKFrNusbw2Lc0QIzTQdbp6NR2rNW1vQWItlJvkpMBY6KgdAxk5yY-XUXCGpi2hfLxkAiXJBz-CtDUzYK-vYiFPS/w400-h259/update+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">When the motion happened we didn't get the "I'm IN" call. The Safety should have gone from out to in with the motion. That plus the missed assignment by the Sam lead to the Mike's confusion. He gets caught in no man's land neither pressuring nor reacting to the play. </span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">The Safety ends up on the edge of the box playing like we don't have any "I'm IN"/"I'm OUT" rules on. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoOKtufSRUtRUx_9tPfY4s5k3_6HXy3NVh8alTofYO9wvg-sbtELPpDGdROom35-VKrxdf_AX9wonbRS6SJCC1WOHbm3NJBlOYtM3so2iFVODwnI24vSniAPXqP90LHDnQnOeQigiZyqC/s692/update+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="692" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoOKtufSRUtRUx_9tPfY4s5k3_6HXy3NVh8alTofYO9wvg-sbtELPpDGdROom35-VKrxdf_AX9wonbRS6SJCC1WOHbm3NJBlOYtM3so2iFVODwnI24vSniAPXqP90LHDnQnOeQigiZyqC/w400-h259/update+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Let's assume we did coach it with no </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">"I'm IN"/"I'm OUT" rules in place. The Mike would pressure no matter what. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">The Safety needs to vise the lead block with the Will LB. The ask of the Safety here is very very big. The Safety cannot be too aggressive running into the box when he reacts to motion to avoid several problems:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">1. Running into the off the LOS ILB wide track pressure from the Mike</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">2. Over running any potential run by the RB to the pressure side</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">3. Over running any potential route release from the RB or Y off</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">4. Over running any return motion from the </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">#</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">2</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">Just like in the actual clip the Safety ends up being too far from his work to fit the vise on the lead block and the run fit has issues.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">If we had correctly handled the "I'm IN" call on this play.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNVk7PItVpB3U6kOyckNMWTlcSP9fAEE3Ydyoo7tDa1ZHvUPHQwRCwAvlMAmp1uKrCs-g4CKi06RDoxTy1kSTQJ-kjCaKLMM8lMdYIyzBngadjrLNsgWu2Gm0W8YbcjPcyi4lZLiVNLWBf/s692/update+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="692" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNVk7PItVpB3U6kOyckNMWTlcSP9fAEE3Ydyoo7tDa1ZHvUPHQwRCwAvlMAmp1uKrCs-g4CKi06RDoxTy1kSTQJ-kjCaKLMM8lMdYIyzBngadjrLNsgWu2Gm0W8YbcjPcyi4lZLiVNLWBf/w400-h259/update+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Now the Safety has a great angle to hit the wide track pattern on the run as the motion pulls him inside and into the pressure. The Mike can shuffle over. The result is 2 inside LB's vising the lead block while the pressure pattern remains intact. The Mike doesn't have to be in a hurry allows him to be able to react to any flow or route threats to the pressure side. His stress is less than the Safety being asked run full speed to get to his work as in the prior example.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Something like </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">"I'm IN"/"I'm OUT" may seem like unnecessary complexity at first look. That added complexity got us on this play as we didn't coach it or execute it well enough. You can choose to use that as strikes 1, 2, and 3 for why you don't need something that might create confusion. However, when executed correctly it relieves a great deal of stress on the players.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">What is another option if I don't like the </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">"I'm IN"/"I'm OUT" concept but I'm worried about the stress on the Safety. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">Another option is to set pressure Stro</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">ng </span><span style="background-color: white;">(To the Pass Strength) instead of to the wide field. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2ssgubKv11dvlzOsImhh8D3Whz279zt7fWKMdJ1c1-wD-GBI4BVZhylOuo9ufqgL9BdBKlpE4kyOdsaN4ZXrid7wIqK-a0uYX9B-NUcCQitii92Hn8wbzDfp5RkUCvMMY6lHQqxIZM5E/s692/update.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="692" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2ssgubKv11dvlzOsImhh8D3Whz279zt7fWKMdJ1c1-wD-GBI4BVZhylOuo9ufqgL9BdBKlpE4kyOdsaN4ZXrid7wIqK-a0uYX9B-NUcCQitii92Hn8wbzDfp5RkUCvMMY6lHQqxIZM5E/w400-h259/update.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;">In the original example the pressure pattern adjusted with </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">"I'm IN"/"I'm OUT" but stayed coming from the field. In this concept the pattern is declared to the defensive right because that is the pass strength. This version has no </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">"I'm IN"/"I'm OUT" rules and will always be an OLB + ILB pressure pattern. </span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">When motions happens the pressure is changed to the left.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkRIWs2VV7xU1gXh01ke8YK3khbhrQiIudKKhd0bTuA9LQk4FtYYKxLFhCynpLpHvRvowyL45-wxzBuY3WWBUL8uUcHiIOkJ6dxLyu_0fm2EYVNjQXvgWLqd94TuSpgKJu5jlUt1ibcP8/s692/update+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="692" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkRIWs2VV7xU1gXh01ke8YK3khbhrQiIudKKhd0bTuA9LQk4FtYYKxLFhCynpLpHvRvowyL45-wxzBuY3WWBUL8uUcHiIOkJ6dxLyu_0fm2EYVNjQXvgWLqd94TuSpgKJu5jlUt1ibcP8/w400-h228/update+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The pass strength is now the left. The defense must now reset the pattern with a left declaration. The new pressure is well positioned vs. runs to the TE side. However, this does create stresses too. The LB's/Safeties have to communicate and adjust quickly to the motion. The DL must hear, understand, and execute the new left call in the pressure pattern. The rotation of the Safeties also creates stress to execute. Lastly, the adjustment also places some stress on the plays like split zone and counter going away from the motion. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">These two options are both tools to have and rep to help take some stress off the players when motions happen in the fire zone run fits. The set it and forget method works in some contexts but if the offense begins to stress those hard called pressures that don't adjust there are only really three options:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">1. Make no adjustment and ask the players to repeatedly execute difficult tasks, this includes the player over playing to achieve the difficult task and creating other potentially bigger issues</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">2. Allow the offense to chase you out of fire zone pressure calls</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">3. Have tools available and understood by the defense to be able to adjust. </span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It is easy to throw a cutup of good pressures on and say "see it works". Well what about when it goes wrong? What are mechanisms of failure? This post hopefully shows a failure we had in way that not only addresses how and why but also gets to the why behind adjustments we carry and coach. Having the tools available is the key to being a complete defense. It takes constant work and there will be failures. Those failures can fortify why we are doing what we are doing, to give players the best possible chance to succeed. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">Simplicity for simplicity's sake and unnecessary complexity both undermine the goal.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">A clip like this one isn't fun because we failed on the play however it is invaluable for helping players and coaches understand the why. Good luck as you build your tool box and master your tools.</span></p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p><br /></p></div>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-12417704330880644162021-02-01T18:02:00.002-05:002021-02-01T18:02:24.554-05:00Football 101 - Spill vs. Box<p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a short explanation video of the defensive concepts of spill and box. Many people are interested in learning about football, the biggest barrier to entry is football vocabulary. There is no universal football terminology so this video uses generic terms to establish general definitions of the concepts. </span></p><p>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-61888240046519605142021-01-22T13:45:00.002-05:002021-01-22T13:45:43.051-05:00 NFL Film Study Part 3<p><span data-offset-key="98pjo-0-0" style="background-color: white;"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: arial;">T</span><span style="color: #0f1419;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;">his week the cutup is the Colts in 2 under 3 deep hot coverage bringing 6. Watch, save, or share. Cutup will be available this week only.</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px;"> </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span data-offset-key="98pjo-0-0" style="background-color: white;"><span data-text="true"><span style="color: #0f1419;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0f1419;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GFLeURcZX4wwluTMvIkYlbq5jBFehclk/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="644" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyScvFqCpVyuwCpiVV8k1dDytrOfxSmT2u_bmtwlia6ISpWCChNRYp39BkDJD1wGs230sN_1RXQ6BoBO-6G9k0taBn9eufNfkLUwH8Wdr8xcDzD1nxvXTaYYqWq59bdO9UU0wTQe7gDBp/w400-h224/colts+hot.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #0f1419;"><br /><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px;"><br /></span></span><p></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-12766239250230290742021-01-15T09:22:00.003-05:002021-01-15T09:22:29.813-05:00NFL Study Part 2<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Been studying NFL scheme and making cutups. Watch, save, share how you like. This cutup will be available for this week. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IwEFbonTUiaVgVvsIlK9GiHMMCu-Z5qW/view?usp=sharing" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="643" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfIB1-GPoHy9BAXCAkd3dLfv5cgOR7GaX6YBkJcJUsLcNWgWCnUAfzw8qFd1vE2qr84e2ffXJ1OdWh405qspofCWV1iN8FaUmD2JmhXg7SCxRsSz4oWChQD2bivTMaMCS2IzutiH0Gd3gm/w640-h357/video2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">This weeks cutup is every 2 point play of the 2020 season. Lots to learn from on both offense and defense.</span><br /><p><br /></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-67637809880947794202021-01-08T19:15:00.001-05:002021-01-08T19:15:13.051-05:00NFL Off-Season Study <p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Been doing studies of NFL scheme. Going to start releasing cutups on Fridays. Watch it, save it, share it however you like. This cutup will be available this week and a new one will be up next week.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZLek7hYk6mdBd3_2m_yapW9Bq7mOEJ8b/view" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="642" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrNaH-nM6giT1yDPj55tVTsJDFYqplt1CEU8I3sjFK1BYRQnnG9EvXpwuv0hmDl7Zbeiq4cKRmcvEMG1osGkH2A9VeXqaS4CY2KWD8de0KJ9t1BM-RSqzN7ln_p2DT4FjCtCCqgys63_u/w640-h358/video.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial;">First cutup is teams using box technique vs. counter gap scheme runs. </span></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-21047049475994334462020-12-16T17:41:00.003-05:002020-12-17T16:07:50.537-05:00Giving the Corner Relief in Isolation on the X in 3x1<p><span style="font-family: arial;">When the Corner is isolated on the X on the backside of 3x1 formations it can be nice to find calls that help provide that Corner some form of help. In our defense we call these concepts relief calls. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is an interesting example of a relief concept from the Ravens. Baltimore is in a Nickel personnel with 2 OLB, 3 DL, 1 ILB, and 5 DB's. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSj46XzN4Dlx7OGuPqvVjeoYJsvLC9WkM_pTx0IoOAwXmhwAskHYwkOQ6DIIDxn6X6E1wfo8rkRCjeUwf3L4TobU1Z1bVKlcrsmoeZXsPJLCErYPXjeEc0cVX-UrdPo8peZ1Y_sUQPWCc/s714/jets+nose+spy+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="714" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSj46XzN4Dlx7OGuPqvVjeoYJsvLC9WkM_pTx0IoOAwXmhwAskHYwkOQ6DIIDxn6X6E1wfo8rkRCjeUwf3L4TobU1Z1bVKlcrsmoeZXsPJLCErYPXjeEc0cVX-UrdPo8peZ1Y_sUQPWCc/w400-h225/jets+nose+spy+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Rush:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Nickel is edge pressuring off the slot while the rush OLB and DT work a twist game. Weak the DE is a B gap pop.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Coverage:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">3 under 3 deep firezone with the Nose spying the RB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQYdu85DxP40lPVUApvMwInAws1YhIpxJrNkeoDH9z4Y6qh3JtlBMGrbTao3B-GxUGsGeAc7tfETn26E7DCdUobUOqZjhs-lT50J4YrURvLI5drY5zDLTYtb49XVlTKxMCMM_P6vu8ymzS/s500/ScreenCaptureProject731.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQYdu85DxP40lPVUApvMwInAws1YhIpxJrNkeoDH9z4Y6qh3JtlBMGrbTao3B-GxUGsGeAc7tfETn26E7DCdUobUOqZjhs-lT50J4YrURvLI5drY5zDLTYtb49XVlTKxMCMM_P6vu8ymzS/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject731.gif" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Weak side the presence of a Rush OLB on the LOS, 4i DE, and shade Nose forces the C, G, T to set to the 3 threats. With the turn of the Center weak, the protection has 3 threats </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">(Nickel, OLB, DT) vs. 2 OL and the scan RB strong. The twist creates confusion with the G squeezing to the most inside threat from the wrapping OLB. The OT fans to the Nickel instead of squeezing to the DT. The RB scans to the Nickel who is blocked by the OT leaving the DT on a free run. The protection has the numbers to account for the pressure but sorting it out is difficult. If sorted out the concept forces the RB to block across the formation on a full speed Nickel off the edge and the T/G to handle the twist 2 vs. 2.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The OLB walked on the LOS weak is able to key the QB's front shoulder intentions and buzz out to provide an underneath zone dropping body presence to the Corner. This prevents the Corner from having to be completely isolated in coverage and results in the interception.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The usage of the Nose as a spy on the RB is what makes this coverage execution work.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">If the Ravens had truly rushed 5 and played firezone the weak seam dropping OLB is relating to the weak <span style="background-color: white;">#2 </span><span style="background-color: white;">(RB).</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7qPTZxoady4n-gjvrnx7eBV58q0yAgOj4v8ixHari5zboNEuwkVBOujIb6bMuuLfKcoT1lHwXZY_3gq_6OYrjE_PrSK78q5o_58koOWsWocX3p69VuIvD1DtjptPZIgmua3RqLN1m4NJ3/s714/jets+nose+spy+5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="714" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7qPTZxoady4n-gjvrnx7eBV58q0yAgOj4v8ixHari5zboNEuwkVBOujIb6bMuuLfKcoT1lHwXZY_3gq_6OYrjE_PrSK78q5o_58koOWsWocX3p69VuIvD1DtjptPZIgmua3RqLN1m4NJ3/w400-h225/jets+nose+spy+5.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">In this example the seam dropping Rush LB opens his drop to the </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">#2 which leaves the Corner in isolation with the X. Why?</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BmhCnPM-mroTPEmpKPQpd5LEZugBbvA-RwO1_5sk37dJ9E8sXzbXkZzAY7XzRTUZn2LiI1ShyCywM4DuDEZJ42WVP-Yk1a4-GicHwzej-E95ZHJSCRuNgqRWZrp7JStFRVgZ_HQ2rmsH/s1062/jets+nose+spy+6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="1062" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BmhCnPM-mroTPEmpKPQpd5LEZugBbvA-RwO1_5sk37dJ9E8sXzbXkZzAY7XzRTUZn2LiI1ShyCywM4DuDEZJ42WVP-Yk1a4-GicHwzej-E95ZHJSCRuNgqRWZrp7JStFRVgZ_HQ2rmsH/w400-h224/jets+nose+spy+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If the Rush were to key the QB's front shoulder intentions to the X and buzz out he could again help on quick game. However, if the QB resets his feet and throws the RB a screen or check down there is a hole in the middle of the coverage. The Seam and 3RH droppers strong are expanded to cover </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">#2 and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">#3 strong. This is a specific risk as the Browns have two good RB's, screen is a threat from backed up field postion,and the Browns hit earlier in the game on both a TE screen and a RB screen. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSJFG9_YI6rYgPDkBwhAvX8tE1OUaJCh0KkErwy_vQWrCH7Y6Pevrrz6304fa3RNaj3NprzGbyaOOq-4LpivaPo1VF9ydX5tQvhwcXFjD9hjC6jNnmAvriwpSNjIHwDUUVBBlb-LGyaWb/s500/ScreenCaptureProject732.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSJFG9_YI6rYgPDkBwhAvX8tE1OUaJCh0KkErwy_vQWrCH7Y6Pevrrz6304fa3RNaj3NprzGbyaOOq-4LpivaPo1VF9ydX5tQvhwcXFjD9hjC6jNnmAvriwpSNjIHwDUUVBBlb-LGyaWb/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject732.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">Notice the QB's front should intentions are initially away from the RB screen.</span><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">The decision to utilize the Nose as a spy helps solve this problem. The Seam dropping OLB can react to the front shoulder intentions of the QB and help undercut routes to the X. The Nose helps mitigate the risk on the RB screen and check down.</span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">The usage of the Nose as a spy shows up in many defensive schemes.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcJgvRG262qAJCWVMEnCvpFwyZaujkL3n2exPirS3CcRNAjN3LqfkreRGyYWkMJV3B6I2hXcHVQZshpAzwXLXWhL2nmFZ3FDkSG4CmoUS0czQ8rXVH9n7I-nvm195LTKlEZc9pftnGYye/s322/jets+nose+spy.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="178" data-original-width="322" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcJgvRG262qAJCWVMEnCvpFwyZaujkL3n2exPirS3CcRNAjN3LqfkreRGyYWkMJV3B6I2hXcHVQZshpAzwXLXWhL2nmFZ3FDkSG4CmoUS0czQ8rXVH9n7I-nvm195LTKlEZc9pftnGYye/w400-h221/jets+nose+spy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXo6y-MkEsmCGNkjggspWx-Hb7Yg92szoH2F-SSl3atBn7RcXBNltP5P3a_NQJhhOVMyBx1G7oHipiQCOTo9CtKRsT9SCuAv3VfTHYVb_YbOIm4AJRSn4WLwfM4qWWsRsWrnDryzEQmGlm/s318/jets+nose+spy+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="129" data-original-width="318" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXo6y-MkEsmCGNkjggspWx-Hb7Yg92szoH2F-SSl3atBn7RcXBNltP5P3a_NQJhhOVMyBx1G7oHipiQCOTo9CtKRsT9SCuAv3VfTHYVb_YbOIm4AJRSn4WLwfM4qWWsRsWrnDryzEQmGlm/w400-h162/jets+nose+spy+2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">This example is a completely different pressure pattern but illustrates another application of the concept. This example is from the Rex Ryan/Mike Pettine Jets. The current Baltimore scheme has crossover with the schemes of Rex/Rob Ryan.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The usage of the Nose as a spy not only helps the OLB provide relief to the Corner in coverage. It also:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">1. Gives the Nose a coverage responsibility the Nose can execute and has a reasonable installation cost. Teaching a Nose a hook zone drop would be much more expensive to teach for example.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">2. Helps manipulate the pass protection. The Center is occupied throughout the pressure mirroring the movements of the Nose. If the Nose drops off the LOS into coverage, the Center can potentially reset and provide help elsewhere in the protection specifically helping with the wrapping OLB from the pressure side. With the Center occupied with the spy Nose, the Center is a non-factor.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Really nice pressure design and usage of Nose spy from Baltimore Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale. </span></p></div></div>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-61009446767857242552020-12-12T18:26:00.013-05:002021-02-11T17:44:05.153-05:00Understanding the Opening Script<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Many offensive coaches use an opening script to begin a game. What goes into that script? I had some ideas based on my experiences vs. opposing offenses, from film study of a variety of schemes, and from picking the brains of offensive coaches I've had the good fortune of working with in the past. I also reached out to a few offensive coaches to ask them for insight. Finally I crowdsourced info by asking coaches through twitter. The responses and willingness to share was amazing and a testament to the awesome "Football Twitter" community. The sheer number of responses was a bit overwhelming. To all those who contributed, Thank You</span><span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: small;">!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After looking at the philosophy of offensive coaches as well as what they are scripting I broke the responses down into 5 categories: Identity, </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Diagnostic, </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Designer, Catalyst, and Cumulative Effect.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Identity</b> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Plays that get scripted that are all about who the offense is at its</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> core.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Top Plays - Call what the OC feels are the best run schemes and best pass concepts in the offense's arsenal. These calls are all about being who the offense feels they are as an offense and don't overly depend on the opponent's scheme.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sure Things – Runs the OC feels can block any D look. This isn't necessarily the scheme the offense feels is their top production play or most explosive scheme. This extends to passes with protection that accounts the most possible looks. This might include max protection, play action, movement passes like boot/naked/sprint. Plays in this category are all about consistency and reliability. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Get
ball into the hands of the best player. What play calls guarantee the top player on offense is involved early?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Get
multiple guys touches. A recurring theme was OC's wanting to get as many guys involved and engaged in the opening script as possible. This wasn't always just about getting the ball to the best player but getting everyone in on the action.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Get the QB
in a rhythm. What plays allow for the QB to make easy throws? What plays have the easiest reads? This includes not only passes but also option schemes. How can the offense script to create consistent success for the QB early?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Diagnostic</b> - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Plays that are scripted to diagnose some piece of info about the defense.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Alignment
to formations – Does the defense align in the front and show coverage that match what was is to be expected from scouting report breakdown data?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Motion/trade/shift
adjustments – How are they adjusting? Is there confusion or misalignments? Can offense move one player and get multiple defenders to move? Are adjustments being made by running defenders with motion, spinning/rolling coverage, bumping LB's, sliding DL? This can inform follow up play calls. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Personnel
– Is the defense using the personnel expected from scouting report info. Are players aligning where they were expected? Are matchups as expected?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">How does the defense respond to something outside of normal? A new formation, formation into the sideline <span style="background-color: white;">(</span>FSL<span style="background-color: white;">), unbalanced, empty, compressed formation, etc are all possible in a script to diagnose what the defense will do. This info can inform subsequent play calls or can be one offs.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Correction
– Is there a formation, motion, or play the defense struggled with in previous games? Have they made corrections? Have they fixed what went wrong previously? Football is a copycat sport. This script element is all about forcing defenses to prove they have corrected their previous errors. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Who
made the play? – Typically this is about running a base/foundational play and looking at what occurred. Who made the tackle or made the play difficult? This informs follow up plays that compliment the foundational play. This could be series based play calling like many wing-t and option schemes utilize. This could also be just an if/then type of game plan. If the backside DE is chasing hard, then call the complimenting naked concept. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Designer</u>- Play specifically designed for the defense. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">OC are looking to script potential big plays or plays that create stress. This may be a shot pass play. This could be a trick play like a double pass, reverse, flea flicker, etc. This could be a scheme design from game plan meeting looking a the defense's previous plan. There is no perfect play call for the defense. Offenses know what stresses each defensive concept. It could be a personnel, motion, formation, or play concept but the OC is looking to craft those elements into stress plays in the script. Some designer concepts however are fragile. They may not be great outside of the specific/desired defensive look. Many designer looks in the script also carry a can/alert/kill concept. Two plays are called in the huddle. If the defense is in the desired look the designer play is on as planned. If the look is sub-optimal, the QB cans the play to a base call that holds up against more defensive looks. Some OC's prefer to do this with a check the sideline mechanic vs. asking the QB to can the play at the LOS.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Catalyst</b> - Plays designed to provoke a response from the defense.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Catalyst concepts take many forms. Some may be simple like getting in a 3x1 and taking a shot to the X in isolation. The catalyst is all about looking to force the D to respond by playing some type of weak 2 over 1 coverage concept. The O certainly would like to complete the pass but the bigger goal was to create opportunities to the 3 receiver side or in the run game. Catalysts can be schemed in the run game also. The O may feel the best path to success running the ball is to get the DE aligned in a specific location on the TE. Scripted early calls like pin </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">& pull may not be the O's most desired scheme. It is being scripted to encourage the defense to widen the DE's alignment, which sets up the opportunity to run other schemes on future plays. Not all </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">catalyst plays provoke the same type of responses. Some OC's are scripting looks that are meant to confirm to the defense what the offense looks like. These are scripted calls that mirror the expected looks from the scouting report. The personnel, formation, play, etc was what the D expected based on film study. The goal here is to provoke the defense to be locked into their plan. If the D feels confident the O matches the scouting report, they are going to do what they planned to do on defense. Once the offense is locked into what the D's plan looks like it sets up the plan of attack. Most OC's don't like defensive variance so the catalyst may be to get the defense locked in a specific plan. Catalyst plays may take the form of setup plays. A distinct motion or formation leads the defense to talk it over on the sideline. When that look comes up again defenders make the ID and believe they know what is coming off that look. This may be where the setup leads to the payoff. The offense wanted the D to feel like they know what is coming and really cared much more about the payoff play vs. the setup play. Catalyst plays may be about manipulating defensive personnel usage. An offense that uses 11 but begins flexing to create 10 personnel formations vs. more traditional TE in the core </span><span style="font-family: arial;">11 </span><span style="font-family: arial;">looks to get the D into sub-personnel. Once the D is subbing to Nickel or Dime, the O can attack those sub-personnels by putting the TE back into the core and running their base </span><span style="font-family: arial;">11p package</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">The O may go 22 personnel to get the D in base personnel but create an empty formation and isolate a TE vs. a LB. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Catalyst plays can take many forms but they want to force the defense into an action favorable to the offense. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="font-family: arial; text-decoration-line: underline;">Cumulative effect</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> - Plays that aren't about a single play but affecting the defense through repetition. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Perimeter
run/screen – The goal is to force the DL to run sideline to sideline. Tiring out DL early in the game can affect pass rush, run fits, block shed, pursuit and overall effort.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: 48px;">Establish tempo of the offense. Many OC's mentioned wanting to set or change the tempo in the script. This concept is also tied to creating fatigue on the defense early in the game. This may also get the D into more basic schemes. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Attack the best player – If the defense has a great player the offense may look to make that player's life difficult. A defense with a dominate 3tech DT for example. The offense may script early concepts that double him, trap him, wham him, read him, and screen him. That player is now getting hit from all angles. The goal is to create frustration and prevent that player from getting going. A slow start for that player may keep him from getting going at all. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: 0.5in;">Attack the worst player - Isolation of a weak link on defense with the goal that enough attacks on the weakest player will lead to big plays. It might not happen immediately but attacking as many times as possible is the best path to exposing the weak link as the weak link.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Being as multiple as possible. By showing various personnels, formations, trades, shifts, motions, and schemes plus varying tempo and snap count the defense has a lot to address and process. The goal is to slow down pressure looks
including base pass rush and force the defense into basic concepts. Cumulative effect occurs from the the variety making the D be ready for anything/everything.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After doing this research, I have a different viewpoint of evaluating an offense's early play calling. It is always interesting to look at how offensive coaches think and plan. Hopefully there is something in this info that can help you and your defense or offense better understand the opening script. If there is something you think was missed be sure to reach out, I'd love to continue to build my understanding of the scripting process. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p></o:p></p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><p></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-31835650922110825252020-12-04T11:37:00.003-05:002020-12-04T11:38:06.115-05:00Broncos Pass Rush<p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Broncos have generated pass rush in several ways in 2020. I recently went on the Cover 2 Bronco Podcast with Jeff Essary and Joe Rowles. Check it out the episode here - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aqLu6tcdZ77ynMWDtZ99G">Cover 2 Bronco</a>. I thought I'd share some film and thoughts of what I've been watching the Denver defense do to get to the QB. One major factor is Denver's ability to capitalize on hybrid skill set athletes on defense.</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMIs30maH7HURL19lPfyeSmKfhxf7P4UIKoOg2moGTS-VV1mQkxNZUxH6NsGSlRQJJp1AmHzaJYkc3o-R_6T27y1hoPx8AlZ1qFhtj6s2CYs1bfbPOhDBmH-O10d-fLwaDofXEj-U4qvng/s500/ScreenCaptureProject672.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMIs30maH7HURL19lPfyeSmKfhxf7P4UIKoOg2moGTS-VV1mQkxNZUxH6NsGSlRQJJp1AmHzaJYkc3o-R_6T27y1hoPx8AlZ1qFhtj6s2CYs1bfbPOhDBmH-O10d-fLwaDofXEj-U4qvng/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject672.gif" width="640" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Denver has several athletic interior DL who can isolate and attack Guards and Centers in the pass rush. Here the DT hits the Guard with a jab to a quick arm over to win with speed. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Athleticism inside also allows for the DL to use pass rush games.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH900T_59A4Xjg7pVfbU9Lu95AEq0JozXQshM6XOOCluQ7uQY5B48YA4HbfnaRNZYBSerI8Swv6I6H22IN0Buo14SgC9I9G8wdm6dCafcWr0Q0mTEV1fv608craJikBb1VtgfzsohiZOaU/s500/ScreenCaptureProject669.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH900T_59A4Xjg7pVfbU9Lu95AEq0JozXQshM6XOOCluQ7uQY5B48YA4HbfnaRNZYBSerI8Swv6I6H22IN0Buo14SgC9I9G8wdm6dCafcWr0Q0mTEV1fv608craJikBb1VtgfzsohiZOaU/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject669.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Here Denver used an interior pass rush twist to punish over sets with the zero technique Nose the DT on the twist is able to create quick interior pressure.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Having players with hybrid skills and athleticism allows for creativity when building a four man pass rush. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kuvn2oBGYRKDC1f78C-Z2Mybs2iAcX44IV-wKz2TIZn2lJZI6Fq19wrk68GdPC73I6kGCzuG5thfOMyyZotqMdgmRxtnqz6yg1XwVDRZ7reTBltAsdh1jhK5gJVbFcni421wzzJIvQAJ/s500/ScreenCaptureProject668.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kuvn2oBGYRKDC1f78C-Z2Mybs2iAcX44IV-wKz2TIZn2lJZI6Fq19wrk68GdPC73I6kGCzuG5thfOMyyZotqMdgmRxtnqz6yg1XwVDRZ7reTBltAsdh1jhK5gJVbFcni421wzzJIvQAJ/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject668.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Denver has joker package here playing 55 Chubb as the joker. A joker concept allows a specific defender to move around making that player a threat to insert into the pass rush in any area. A joker is a wildcard. This example allows the joker to attack a Guard and is paired with a pass rush twist opposite. If the pass protection doesn't honor the joker, the guard is on an island with a great pass rusher.If the pass pro slides to the joker the twist attacks the T/G forcing a difficult exchange. Again having athleticism from interior DL helps make this stunt work.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIoiXbkxTMnddsMkwi9MBMSjJs8I8KEl3K1MnL8KmhpAa79fHX8w5nqF_l34KtqP1JksOqFp4ZopSgQKAnyGHd1D1D3n8Wp0oLnDppyxCH3_M71efMFpPKnNnXMhNkQe274-Xou_ewbtW/s500/ScreenCaptureProject670.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIoiXbkxTMnddsMkwi9MBMSjJs8I8KEl3K1MnL8KmhpAa79fHX8w5nqF_l34KtqP1JksOqFp4ZopSgQKAnyGHd1D1D3n8Wp0oLnDppyxCH3_M71efMFpPKnNnXMhNkQe274-Xou_ewbtW/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject670.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Denver can also get the ILB's in on the pass rush. Here the Broncos built a 4 man pass rush with 2 OLBs, 1 DT, and </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> ILB. The double pass rush twist helps manufacture opportunities of the OLBs, capitalize on the pass rush abilities of an ILB, and requires a DT who can covert to an edge rusher. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkPzEZEpNWhNA7GMfuHKyWyN8CVcVu0mZI9ujngT-cbtcnGM7IGfBGQsbIazSVOri0rrelZOMd4xdACynwPHd-MkJOcmTPx-TTJSWG9Qua5bZAHhFoyzK-ZtegLoV2F5ayUc6w7rKoKmW/s500/ScreenCaptureProject674.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkPzEZEpNWhNA7GMfuHKyWyN8CVcVu0mZI9ujngT-cbtcnGM7IGfBGQsbIazSVOri0rrelZOMd4xdACynwPHd-MkJOcmTPx-TTJSWG9Qua5bZAHhFoyzK-ZtegLoV2F5ayUc6w7rKoKmW/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject674.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Capitalizing on hybrid athleticism also means simulated pressure. The ILB inserts in the pass rush while the an Edge drops into coverage. The offense is forced to block 4 rushers with 6 blockers. This also keeps the RB from getting into a route. This pressure again requires athletic interior DL to balance the pass rush and work to contain. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Denver has several ways to bring </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 while still using 7 players in coverage. Denver also has the ability to rush 5. </span></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0JR5qwkgR9io_eDr9SLZ3Yc6OsLov7QEWyEocPgw-2fSbDvAd3VPcl-3QQaT30oCoxibjwKLvzNoodZAL1NeLIJiaCO1zzmSjjlyG165OM2kKcWtRyfIY4XD8tyKl9liVt5Xc3YyHFc0/s500/ScreenCaptureProject676.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0JR5qwkgR9io_eDr9SLZ3Yc6OsLov7QEWyEocPgw-2fSbDvAd3VPcl-3QQaT30oCoxibjwKLvzNoodZAL1NeLIJiaCO1zzmSjjlyG165OM2kKcWtRyfIY4XD8tyKl9liVt5Xc3YyHFc0/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject676.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Having 5 immediate rush threats at the LOS creates 5 games of 1 on 1 for the pass rushers. Here that allows an edge rusher with a 2 way go on an isolated OT. Not all pressures are sacks, this is a good example of getting the QB off his spot quickly which alters the timing and throw.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwSRD6PFRYIgCjq6a_G9ZqfkhC5Cj6FzpB4U_EfTVXla1Pym1ZMfWwpYgJc1FEKeZ32uKL2DD3R0h_gMMFRp67oIcWp6gUhkV8RySNdCiKb5c7i7Kh675mlO3l6OfUW9KqvUmLYH-GzNv/s500/ScreenCaptureProject675.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwSRD6PFRYIgCjq6a_G9ZqfkhC5Cj6FzpB4U_EfTVXla1Pym1ZMfWwpYgJc1FEKeZ32uKL2DD3R0h_gMMFRp67oIcWp6gUhkV8RySNdCiKb5c7i7Kh675mlO3l6OfUW9KqvUmLYH-GzNv/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject675.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Another example of creating 5 games of 1 on 1 with 5 rushers. The interior rushers are working a twist to create inside pressure. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGdKPbv9wWI4gRV-3MEHJ60Sj2IB0Tohr7hZAA5SA-c8UByDp_gjSR6nPSSDHPszlGgq-m0IRkLRRZXlVl0yghFn3id41UBh_WinVrfgeRPD_Xwqe38k4N2WundeUAmaXCXSkt2wDroKKk/s500/ScreenCaptureProject681.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGdKPbv9wWI4gRV-3MEHJ60Sj2IB0Tohr7hZAA5SA-c8UByDp_gjSR6nPSSDHPszlGgq-m0IRkLRRZXlVl0yghFn3id41UBh_WinVrfgeRPD_Xwqe38k4N2WundeUAmaXCXSkt2wDroKKk/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject681.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Denver also stems around pre snap to create confusion about which 5 are coming and from where. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjUGO6q3CG6Hd7gK2UWqv5NMC-HcjifzMcPsdOO0QPxxne3NIfX9Qi2So1naf18_jXIfgoZvwvqdizk4kfei90vfK-pVk7HnPZuQT5n5FqIaHrilAIynWuoSwcBscUWxV2i6mRKzdIelA/s500/ScreenCaptureProject677.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjUGO6q3CG6Hd7gK2UWqv5NMC-HcjifzMcPsdOO0QPxxne3NIfX9Qi2So1naf18_jXIfgoZvwvqdizk4kfei90vfK-pVk7HnPZuQT5n5FqIaHrilAIynWuoSwcBscUWxV2i6mRKzdIelA/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject677.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is another example of combining 5 man pressure with DL twist. The most impressive part is in the coverage. The Safety covering the RB is able to play from depth and vision <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">& </span>break to provide help on the crosser while still leveraging the RB.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggtbvD43fIHM-cgX6zR0IVykBgaWFMfl21LQQn6Ht9XthJ0gNChuUyHuU_3yEYrOxolUn6hPQIQpG-tGEvTSUfFL-9-YjDKLzBZc2jhhbZ6dxfJxmghODO70LnQtGhwe44pNpuW0Nosqi/s500/ScreenCaptureProject673.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggtbvD43fIHM-cgX6zR0IVykBgaWFMfl21LQQn6Ht9XthJ0gNChuUyHuU_3yEYrOxolUn6hPQIQpG-tGEvTSUfFL-9-YjDKLzBZc2jhhbZ6dxfJxmghODO70LnQtGhwe44pNpuW0Nosqi/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject673.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Denver here presents 6 man pressure with an interior twist game. The B gap rush LB comes out of the rush to eat the RB when the RB attempts to release into a route.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXFRww1CGVnJT709dEDzVzXti4UgUfC6M95gUsJhKexn0w2qkSsFr7cc7egbbqL9xY2AUVQf4Iyrymd7xHnZHbXb5lw05EHRN7u-e9L06sMzwpwQmtw6VyVlyKH-SGOw1WxlJHdH5SMeN/s500/ScreenCaptureProject680.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXFRww1CGVnJT709dEDzVzXti4UgUfC6M95gUsJhKexn0w2qkSsFr7cc7egbbqL9xY2AUVQf4Iyrymd7xHnZHbXb5lw05EHRN7u-e9L06sMzwpwQmtw6VyVlyKH-SGOw1WxlJHdH5SMeN/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject680.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Denver again presents 6 man pressure with a 2 on 1 overload on the RB. The pass rush again eats the RB preventing any type of release. The ILB in the hole is able to vision and break providing coverage help to the Corner in isolation on the X receiver. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Overall Denver has found some interesting pressure and pressure coverage concepts to get to the QB this season. </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p></div></div>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-19986953664053852062020-10-25T20:02:00.000-04:002020-10-25T20:02:05.158-04:00Safety Firezone Pressure<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Cardinals are in Nickel personnel using an OLB body as the DE on the weak side on 1st <span style="background-color: white;">& </span>10 vs. 11 personnel. The pressure is simple and straightforward.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI83HE1bOLEEy17Rfe693qfh7m7ClfUKgHLGLK_5Gp6aE6-Lf1VBGRm_L8Hn8ybvbudqeYyeToplZggXs7GHDgNRrBHoflGSjDQ2FiiftGPj4HyCplF8xxpmiusuAh7lDO3Z7ZmI4SyNra/s714/AZ+zone+dog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="714" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI83HE1bOLEEy17Rfe693qfh7m7ClfUKgHLGLK_5Gp6aE6-Lf1VBGRm_L8Hn8ybvbudqeYyeToplZggXs7GHDgNRrBHoflGSjDQ2FiiftGPj4HyCplF8xxpmiusuAh7lDO3Z7ZmI4SyNra/w400-h240/AZ+zone+dog.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b><u><span style="font-family: arial;">The Rush:</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">DL is straight ahead with the down Safety aligned in the box pressuring the closed side C gap.</span></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: arial;">The Coverage:</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">3 Under 3 Deep Firezone</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGD50wETjzhqx5ISUAxMSRgxlRuejdWd6jxXzWaXwck_QRpaDa5T7r4nsHOFy804vkZV9LqZI1wd5EkVKuK2cFv-k1mvVXRzGNoLzuZW6nvzgyeY851C0KvjFyYlhhhukYthYm6XCk21v1/s500/ScreenCaptureProject467.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGD50wETjzhqx5ISUAxMSRgxlRuejdWd6jxXzWaXwck_QRpaDa5T7r4nsHOFy804vkZV9LqZI1wd5EkVKuK2cFv-k1mvVXRzGNoLzuZW6nvzgyeY851C0KvjFyYlhhhukYthYm6XCk21v1/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject467.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The Cowboy start in an empty formation with the RB aligned out wide. The off aligned Corners, Safety in the box, 1 high post Safety </span><span style="font-family: arial;">and motion adjustment all signal </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 man rush cover 3.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Safety pressuring the closed side C gap makes the call sound vs. run game on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1st </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">& </span><span style="font-family: arial;">10. The pressure sures up the C gap, builds a 7 man box, and the two ILBs in the box for the open A </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">& B gaps. The call has game against the pass as well.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">The TE side Guard is in a bind. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuusDp3c2pq44DNWXhlFS2UB-8ozb4490fRiUS-mPhK2rZiRrCogRX6Y9EJkx6FvuXo3pdnuZ5MTkXptrK03lzNKMER2VdJUk4lJzLnJ689WgvrjErV7QyUQEFlC2fDA8T27TdsTVJBkp/s438/az+zone+dog+two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuusDp3c2pq44DNWXhlFS2UB-8ozb4490fRiUS-mPhK2rZiRrCogRX6Y9EJkx6FvuXo3pdnuZ5MTkXptrK03lzNKMER2VdJUk4lJzLnJ689WgvrjErV7QyUQEFlC2fDA8T27TdsTVJBkp/s320/az+zone+dog+two.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">The OT is forced to set wide to the DE in the 9 technique. With the TE releasing the C gap disappears. The Guard has a 3 tech aligned in the B gap while the C gap Safety becomes a wide B gap rusher when the TE releases. The overload created in the B gap leads to 2 through the gap and the run through. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">Asking the Guard to set past the 3 tech DT and pick up the Safety is a tough ask. A wide set by the closed side Guard would put huge stress on the Center and opposite Guard to set to the 2 DT's in the interior of the OL. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHydY8SFY3DWwZ6IdQ8Iw3uvTH257BKeotzaJd3OkkhLpnHOd8r0cLM4mhL372G5YWjTDe4Y9owlzHr_r4r4PbGev7h01WRBXzo3mvR6rPeJdC75IqdOGJJN9an1giHlfn9zC1DZYaLlsT/s452/az+zone+dog+three.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHydY8SFY3DWwZ6IdQ8Iw3uvTH257BKeotzaJd3OkkhLpnHOd8r0cLM4mhL372G5YWjTDe4Y9owlzHr_r4r4PbGev7h01WRBXzo3mvR6rPeJdC75IqdOGJJN9an1giHlfn9zC1DZYaLlsT/s320/az+zone+dog+three.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">With the Guard setting the Safety in the wide B the Center can no longer vertical set as he did when the Guard handled the 3 tech. The Center would be forced to set wide and handle the DT in more space. The opposite Guard no longer would have the inside help from the vertical set Center and would need to pick up the DT with midline space created by the vacating Center.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">The protection is a 5 man scat protection with the RB free releasing into a route. With the RB out there is no ability for the RB to scan to the Safety overload in the B gap.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">The pressure is a nice 50/50 call with the ability to attack TE side run game and pressure the passer on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1st </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">& </span><span style="font-family: arial;">10. Good pressure concept on regular down </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">& distance from Vance Joseph.</span></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-34816382661125835652020-10-23T13:06:00.000-04:002020-10-23T13:06:08.562-04:00Inverted Cover 2 Sim Pressure<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Eagles bringing sim pressures using an inverted cover 2 coverage concept.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Philly is in Nickel personnel on 2nd <span style="background-color: white;">& 8 vs. </span>11 personnel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHq1hxiu_T0AH1JmqNdRJdZzKrYNJy_0HOLWBxBbpYRwDnumrUOXo8roKl-jFZHXSOA4OssQZ8euw81iqyQO61uh-jA6cqPPKun_tG8hPY4h6u3-aM_UooYVZeS3kRNJoiiYVxS92t3a1/s678/eagles+invert+sim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="678" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHq1hxiu_T0AH1JmqNdRJdZzKrYNJy_0HOLWBxBbpYRwDnumrUOXo8roKl-jFZHXSOA4OssQZ8euw81iqyQO61uh-jA6cqPPKun_tG8hPY4h6u3-aM_UooYVZeS3kRNJoiiYVxS92t3a1/w400-h239/eagles+invert+sim.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><u>The Rush:</u></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nickel and Will off the edge with both DE's pinching inside</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Coverage:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Invert Cover 2</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRoL6o5u2xKkcJouTmxLWThJSsssrFQSDwdcjPkhMYVPTHHXHiJFLTtfCQYqjM8U2cp2tCYXH3TJTBNnmCg6m_rmpwAVOZa_czpQrEoumqG5kwTcVnjIhKznPF7fcu0gldpQI_kmj5bPzm/s500/ScreenCaptureProject464.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRoL6o5u2xKkcJouTmxLWThJSsssrFQSDwdcjPkhMYVPTHHXHiJFLTtfCQYqjM8U2cp2tCYXH3TJTBNnmCg6m_rmpwAVOZa_czpQrEoumqG5kwTcVnjIhKznPF7fcu0gldpQI_kmj5bPzm/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject464.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The 5 underneath zone droppers space to deny all the short routes. The sim pressure forces the OT to redirect from the DE on the inside move to the full speed pressure Will on the edge. The protection can account for the pressure but the degree of difficultly for the the OT is greatly increased vs. a base </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">4 man pass rush. The sim also forces the RB to stay in to account for the Nickel off the edge. The resource exchange is a big win for the defense. 6 pass protectors vs. </span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">4 rushers still resulting in quick pressure.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Eagles in Nickel personnel on 2nd </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">& </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1</span><span style="font-family: arial;">1 </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">vs. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1</span><span style="font-family: arial;">1 personnel. The front stems down to a bear front spacing during the cadence.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheDi7jIL6Pq2ZaWJnAYQWzCxUT1Uw9juB87lOkoSi7FsA74hgWJ4P7Ig978A2QtNlsjk0pbX8gwEgaoolcdywMFs_ffgeeAUloCAeVr7JjMR8CAOpPqlImmI4huUihg0IAf-AZiDTtkDlh/s678/eagles+invert+sim+two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="678" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheDi7jIL6Pq2ZaWJnAYQWzCxUT1Uw9juB87lOkoSi7FsA74hgWJ4P7Ig978A2QtNlsjk0pbX8gwEgaoolcdywMFs_ffgeeAUloCAeVr7JjMR8CAOpPqlImmI4huUihg0IAf-AZiDTtkDlh/w400-h239/eagles+invert+sim+two.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><u>The Rush:</u></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">DT on the Center in a bull rush with both 3 techniques rushing the the B gaps. The Mike is pressuring through the A gap.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Coverage:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Invert Cover 2</span></div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-WLVtLDwQYDq2qwdYHRrvUmYQre6qsPE_KkUd02RUnPFsCqpgZi66XUIyMOcsXBvpfoeJDAstzcXPFZoeZVLNZdKynvsBrX87MNmIMKJGmmy2Wv2KY5ua-2Oft0pvUZioVPmxAaHJpQf/s500/ScreenCaptureProject461.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="500" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-WLVtLDwQYDq2qwdYHRrvUmYQre6qsPE_KkUd02RUnPFsCqpgZi66XUIyMOcsXBvpfoeJDAstzcXPFZoeZVLNZdKynvsBrX87MNmIMKJGmmy2Wv2KY5ua-2Oft0pvUZioVPmxAaHJpQf/w640-h336/ScreenCaptureProject461.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The underneath 5 droppers make for tight window on all the short quick throws. The front covers all the OL forcing them to go 5-0. All 5 OL are manned up. The Mike gets the immediate run through on the RB in the A gap. This is an advantage of using sim pressures. Base 4 man pass rushes cannot typically isolate a RB in protection. Quick pressure on a RB in the A gap is also in the QB's face affecting the ability to step into a throw and affects the QB's mechanic. Not all pressure is about sacks.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Nice sim pressure designs from Eagles Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-26326308591746877052020-10-19T13:13:00.015-04:002020-10-19T16:27:17.037-04:00Speeding Up Slow Developing Plays<p><span style="font-family: arial;">One reason to call pressure is pressure changes the tempo of a play. Slower developing plays like play action pass and screen will not work on the timing they expect to operate on if pressure forces the play to happen more quickly. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A 2nd reason to pressure is plays designed to manipulate defender's reactions in base defensive techniques can find difficulty creating the desired effect vs. pressures. A pressuring defender isn't making the same run/pass read like in a base defensive technique. Attempting to fool a defender is harder when the defenders actions were defined pre-snap and are less reliant on a post-snap read/reaction. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are four examples from Week 6 in the NFL</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Buccaneers are in base personnel on 1<span style="background-color: white;">&</span>10 vs. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">12 personnel.</span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBbZ19_5ml4K-AZ8OkcepXtyCy1qnHjsyEX-TUqN-ZCJWfFH7dcbk2pY4pnxcJXdI5HM6fg5FLH2LtPLy-lhJMqQjOHWhPCbPD8UPXgJQcAredPRpyYz-b0Ubz4wvkpRghO6fTzR2Hydi/s500/ScreenCaptureProject444.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="246" data-original-width="500" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBbZ19_5ml4K-AZ8OkcepXtyCy1qnHjsyEX-TUqN-ZCJWfFH7dcbk2pY4pnxcJXdI5HM6fg5FLH2LtPLy-lhJMqQjOHWhPCbPD8UPXgJQcAredPRpyYz-b0Ubz4wvkpRghO6fTzR2Hydi/w640-h314/ScreenCaptureProject444.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The concept is a simple ILB edge pressure backstopped with 3 under 3 deep fire zone. The pressure forces the RB to adjust to make his block off his play fake to pick up a full speed edge rusher. The defenders aren't manipulated. The rushers don't buy the run fake. The pass droppers know the pressure can disrupt run or pass allowing coverage players to be coverage players who react to run not primary run fitters. The QB's play action tempo is too slow for the tempo of the pass rush created by the pressure.</span> </div><br /><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Giants are in Nickel personnel on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">&</span><span style="font-family: arial;">10 vs. 2</span><span style="font-family: arial;">1 personnel. </span></b><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwC00aiyTQQH3snc3J8nT2b3tupHZ4Dsz2oycWvN2LzMsy7MsQ-uMHWBwkkd0gT33fSSZdnRtOx4y_8XcioBVEhGlVzQtXjGPvx04fiVXki5_sGR7yeC6sh5iP74KICLlwsly34iczO0AR/s500/ScreenCaptureProject446.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="246" data-original-width="500" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwC00aiyTQQH3snc3J8nT2b3tupHZ4Dsz2oycWvN2LzMsy7MsQ-uMHWBwkkd0gT33fSSZdnRtOx4y_8XcioBVEhGlVzQtXjGPvx04fiVXki5_sGR7yeC6sh5iP74KICLlwsly34iczO0AR/w640-h314/ScreenCaptureProject446.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Giants are bringing a 4 man sim pressure rushing the Nickel off the edge backstopped by a 4 under 3 deep coverage. The usage of 21 personnel, motion to a 2 back formation, and flash fake are designed to hold underneath defenders. If the underneath defenders are held there will be space to throw the switch verticals in the void created between underneath droppers and deep zone defenders. The rush changes the tempo and creates immediate pressure in the QB's face. The zone coverage specifically the roll down Safety is unaffected by the play fake preventing a void in coverage from being created.</span></div><b><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Patriots are in Dime personnel on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">&</span><span style="font-family: arial;">9 vs. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">12 personnel.</span></b><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjn5U5guEV0xLLvT-9dGAxGizKW9z1His5zGqlKN8TjSRscQVKpqC-_QNoUDG9tCnGnfOJ9BU1iu3vxA_nh5KDldSQJJkE0Z5hrlpeqWU6kA2oTFnHu0d508rq06czA4sD1Rj_NEDXFxsp/s500/ScreenCaptureProject443.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="246" data-original-width="500" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjn5U5guEV0xLLvT-9dGAxGizKW9z1His5zGqlKN8TjSRscQVKpqC-_QNoUDG9tCnGnfOJ9BU1iu3vxA_nh5KDldSQJJkE0Z5hrlpeqWU6kA2oTFnHu0d508rq06czA4sD1Rj_NEDXFxsp/w640-h314/ScreenCaptureProject443.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The pressure is 6 man blitz backstopped with Cover Zero man. The man coverage player on the RB engage rushes to add a 7th rusher when the offense presents a 6th blocker. The plus one pass rush requires the QB to account for the unblocked rusher. The QB has little to no time to react to an unblocked rusher following the quick play fake. </span></div><br /><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Steelers are in Nickel personnel on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">&</span><span style="font-family: arial;">8 vs. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">11 personnel.</span></b><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5g_0-SPssgZPEIMhyphenhypheniqxgiWZzVz6VRoZ4Gp4-6bBy2X8Jk6sHF4HTVP5TRYqvkvo6AFD5srSv72GU-xReTEXWjvsi4FXVUM5HsUGKx8Q3FQTICUSEm-docGSx_GC6n_7E9qk2ccMBS-a/s500/ScreenCaptureProject445.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="246" data-original-width="500" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5g_0-SPssgZPEIMhyphenhypheniqxgiWZzVz6VRoZ4Gp4-6bBy2X8Jk6sHF4HTVP5TRYqvkvo6AFD5srSv72GU-xReTEXWjvsi4FXVUM5HsUGKx8Q3FQTICUSEm-docGSx_GC6n_7E9qk2ccMBS-a/w640-h314/ScreenCaptureProject445.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Steelers bring a simple Nickel edge pressure sending the DE wide and Nickel on a low track backstopped by 3 under 3 deep fire zone. The Browns are running a RB screen that is well schemed and set up for a potential big play with 3 OL leading the way for the RB. There isn't time for the QB to set up and deliver the ball off the play action fake. The DE who makes the play is in principle going to be controlled by a down block from the OT, orbit WR reverse bluff, and a TE blocking across the formation. The DE is edge rushing as part of the pressure preventing the down block/reverse manipulation and is too fast off the edge for the TE's block. </span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Great stuff from Todd Bowles, Patrick Graham, Bill Belichick, and Keith Butler. Pressure is a tool and sometimes the tool is used to speed up slower developing plays and prevent defender manipulation.</span></p><p><br /></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-659985010001854622020-10-15T17:01:00.006-04:002020-10-15T17:01:47.486-04:00Reading the Slide of the Protection<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> The Dolphins are in a 2-4-5 Nickel personnel on 2nd <span style="background-color: white;">& </span>10.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBC_j0hRJhJPIkZ1CkBCgWvZrbD6zpyvL-N12kyV7-fo_h84aHWd-CtDvnoGfqT6iUm6zVO_p7hCVjNilm941-IUdJM88euBKFo1sIY2CBPfZmgmFccQ-Q87cgcno4skmTKIIXuWao9KM/s704/dolphins+baker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="704" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBC_j0hRJhJPIkZ1CkBCgWvZrbD6zpyvL-N12kyV7-fo_h84aHWd-CtDvnoGfqT6iUm6zVO_p7hCVjNilm941-IUdJM88euBKFo1sIY2CBPfZmgmFccQ-Q87cgcno4skmTKIIXuWao9KM/w400-h154/dolphins+baker.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Rush:</u></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The End and Will are rushing as contain rushers. The interior </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 are reading the blocks of the OL to determine if they rush or drop out to hot drops. In this example the right interior stay as rushers while the left interior rushers drop out. More on this concept later.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Coverage:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Cover Zero man with 2 hot droppers. The Safeties are using engage hug rush technique, attacking their man responsibilities forcing the TE and RB to block the players covering them in man coverage. When the X goes in motion the Corner runs with and bumps the Nickel reassigning with the new formation.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5pffzZUElcTYPVbnITbsTKmcII4iXsX0zg8ySNkm5F4bWx988U-IBW4tpblkOglW2eNxMtHIPIoOt1pybGAYVWepIycfFslpJhDwx0gghU-E7_uE_tZe_9ouSeVhz1GRFcCqbG7YWokTC/s500/ScreenCaptureProject433.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="500" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5pffzZUElcTYPVbnITbsTKmcII4iXsX0zg8ySNkm5F4bWx988U-IBW4tpblkOglW2eNxMtHIPIoOt1pybGAYVWepIycfFslpJhDwx0gghU-E7_uE_tZe_9ouSeVhz1GRFcCqbG7YWokTC/w640-h328/ScreenCaptureProject433.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The read of the protection is a straightforward idea: </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">If the OL is blocking toward the LOS defender the defender doesn't want to run into a player set up to block him, drop out with zone eyes to help on hot throws. The pressure is overloading the protection the QB must get the ball out fast.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">If the OL is blocking away from the LOS defender the adjacent OL then must be responsible for blocking him. By attacking the near hip of the OL the defender is reading, it will take the defender as far from the adjacent OL's block as possible and put him on the fastest path to the QB</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriFJfbRGQR2fUPvwft3DerEJK3ZdX3B87TtMcjk5HJuWfyMQ_sDiBX4JX9SFdNEn3Uq7EsULGo4R8pyU52Z773DGdiAphwc_N3lQ0k8xJzguCum-lwSBzZRfRNGfl87XSp-zNvcZA93rX/s464/dolphins+baker+two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriFJfbRGQR2fUPvwft3DerEJK3ZdX3B87TtMcjk5HJuWfyMQ_sDiBX4JX9SFdNEn3Uq7EsULGo4R8pyU52Z773DGdiAphwc_N3lQ0k8xJzguCum-lwSBzZRfRNGfl87XSp-zNvcZA93rX/s320/dolphins+baker+two.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>In this example starting from left to right:</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">DE - Contain rush</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Rush - Reading the Guard, G blocks to him drop to hot throw</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">DT - Reading the Center, C block to him drop to opposite hot throw</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Rush - Reading the Center, C blocks away, penetrate off Center's near hip</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Mike - Reading Guard, G blocks away, penetrate off G's near hip</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Will - Rushing C gap, becomes contain rusher if TE and RB release on routes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Safeties - Engage rush the TE/RB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>If the turn of the protection had been different:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIkDrpSEVfOD1QFJxueNz4eNdUAUZDN61U0MdMYNi01aNzc79vn8-abqJLaN7zDXteAPTAs8eBwvbecCF0GdzmA34kf3oR9hkrSA_Fg_6CpgsRmmZUQtVYw6Z4irCr8hMX4ppgR_5D_Tn/s462/dolphins+baker+three.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="269" data-original-width="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIkDrpSEVfOD1QFJxueNz4eNdUAUZDN61U0MdMYNi01aNzc79vn8-abqJLaN7zDXteAPTAs8eBwvbecCF0GdzmA34kf3oR9hkrSA_Fg_6CpgsRmmZUQtVYw6Z4irCr8hMX4ppgR_5D_Tn/s320/dolphins+baker+three.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">DE - Contain rush</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Rush - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Reading Guard, G blocks away, penetrate off G's near hip</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">DT - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Reading the Center, C blocks away, penetrate off Center's near hip</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Rush - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Reading the Center, C block to him drop to opposite hot throw</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Mike - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Reading the Guard, G blocks to him drop to hot throw</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Will - Rushing C gap, becomes contain rusher if TE and RB release on routes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Safeties - Engage rush the TE/RB</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In this example the Rush will attack the RB which both creates immediate pressure on the QB and prevents the RB from getting into a route. The RB blocking inside also allows the Safety to be free off the edge. The penetrators will again create stress on the interior of the protection with the OL setting away from them. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">These are the types of man blitzes that allow the defense to make the OL wrong no matter how they choose to block, help deny hot throws, and prevent rushers from running into OL set up to block them. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Great scheme from Dolphins Defensive Coordinator Josh Boyer and Head Coach Brian Flores. </span></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-27321756483352276222020-10-14T14:38:00.000-04:002020-10-14T14:38:12.164-04:00Nickel Run Pressure<p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Titans are in Nickel personnel on 1st <span style="background-color: white;">& </span>10 against the Bills in 11 personnel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Following motion by the Y to the backfield the WR goes in motion.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshO1J5iB8Vvz-bxJlwvh6j_nED4qAkrWdGcLtCGvA_td6w4-bm-HvJ8sY-1Ahe5zn6MVKsbwqrdb8-qi-UrMDy_b_kjUAxuh9NoR0KX547GMln998iG_WlkPODczZjTw1mUaUjDlwIPJQ/s582/titans+track+one.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="582" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshO1J5iB8Vvz-bxJlwvh6j_nED4qAkrWdGcLtCGvA_td6w4-bm-HvJ8sY-1Ahe5zn6MVKsbwqrdb8-qi-UrMDy_b_kjUAxuh9NoR0KX547GMln998iG_WlkPODczZjTw1mUaUjDlwIPJQ/w400-h223/titans+track+one.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The Titans travel the Nickel with the motion. This is a common Nickel adjustment on Change of Strength <span style="background-color: white;">(COS) motions. The Nickel aligns to the pass strength, when the offense uses COS motion the Nickel often travels to maintain the Nickel being to the pass strength spacing of the defense. Many of the coverages in Nickel personnel want the Nickel aligned over the slot to the pass strength. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">The defense also reloads the front changing the alignments of the DT's and flipping the ILBs.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiferypPDrXPmA94fS6uM05u9gOo-3njFLjji_XMKXrlUm3k88f64l3ajDBwC7U02RbKetLdrTSO_qo8yGaaXtqX4dzp0XA3D5OxQANfjj3YS9rsuijW6TN6ddXZXny8y7t3PMfCZtBIWdr/s582/titans+track+two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiferypPDrXPmA94fS6uM05u9gOo-3njFLjji_XMKXrlUm3k88f64l3ajDBwC7U02RbKetLdrTSO_qo8yGaaXtqX4dzp0XA3D5OxQANfjj3YS9rsuijW6TN6ddXZXny8y7t3PMfCZtBIWdr/s320/titans+track+two.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b><u>The Rush:</u></b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Nose is ripping across Center </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">(RAC), the DE is on the inside move with the Nickel coming off the edge.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><u>The Coverage:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">3 Under 3 Deep Fire Zone</span></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrM8TAydP7Wy1F_ctRo12apSDrgkdNNNruCekScy0OruToTHhGoMTW2c65eZH4OxrNX4Ipfx0f9gEA2Xs63PsT3oEqWLZFuJThvG24O0m0saNK8lWpbriKkimC-ne9-u5ye9El180bG315/s500/ScreenCaptureProject427.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="500" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrM8TAydP7Wy1F_ctRo12apSDrgkdNNNruCekScy0OruToTHhGoMTW2c65eZH4OxrNX4Ipfx0f9gEA2Xs63PsT3oEqWLZFuJThvG24O0m0saNK8lWpbriKkimC-ne9-u5ye9El180bG315/w640-h322/ScreenCaptureProject427.gif" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The run is a lead scheme with the TE. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">The scheme is designed to handle the 6 box defenders with the 5 OL + TE to create a 6 vs. 6 matchup. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5v7LV0XMYeJbkJsH61h0NJC3LXD9gs-40x9XihlS9IY83MouP-n7aQutuH-iI7vC_kotyQTQU_7JJIbfxeAMyKDStFux5g3g8AVyYmurJett9xak8a8WzqJVE9ltiqIxsKVxBAK85RGu/s462/titans+track+three.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5v7LV0XMYeJbkJsH61h0NJC3LXD9gs-40x9XihlS9IY83MouP-n7aQutuH-iI7vC_kotyQTQU_7JJIbfxeAMyKDStFux5g3g8AVyYmurJett9xak8a8WzqJVE9ltiqIxsKVxBAK85RGu/s320/titans+track+three.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The C/G combo is working to the Mike, the lead is working to the Will. If the Will fits outside the Y's block the ball should run inside the lead off the combo.</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pLMTvQ6gviwKnVm_Xr9151_F6yHAPYfhIYTTXeytTdZwW-MYkH-jgrVkCNyp6wBzRNnxI6YPtCpkOomRwhWP5H4O3U7HUes3EtQHHgjYyeKz4i0yZzweV4ARc8uUIVblEUi_j7eQtj7r/s448/titans+track+four.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pLMTvQ6gviwKnVm_Xr9151_F6yHAPYfhIYTTXeytTdZwW-MYkH-jgrVkCNyp6wBzRNnxI6YPtCpkOomRwhWP5H4O3U7HUes3EtQHHgjYyeKz4i0yZzweV4ARc8uUIVblEUi_j7eQtj7r/s320/titans+track+four.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial;">If the Will fits inside the Y's block the ball should run outside the lead.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJatpKTRv1hwGSIKp1KvjBG0fX8flDFxpCd5KvEZoRVhXUCZs5nSiD-oJsO_4SuQ8MTjSQaoz5b_t2J4psydmcAFK55yTQczaAd68SHZB279uZlPML3jIxedyQvln6fx7pMGZ4KxY0BND/s505/titans+track+five.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="505" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJatpKTRv1hwGSIKp1KvjBG0fX8flDFxpCd5KvEZoRVhXUCZs5nSiD-oJsO_4SuQ8MTjSQaoz5b_t2J4psydmcAFK55yTQczaAd68SHZB279uZlPML3jIxedyQvln6fx7pMGZ4KxY0BND/s320/titans+track+five.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">If the Mike plays across the combo to vise the lead block with the Will, the ball should stay playside in the B gap.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In all three examples the blocking scheme doesn't/can't account for the Nickel as a 7th body in the box. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Bills motioned twice on the play. The motion forces the defense to move and in theory helps control the Nickel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Titans travel the Nickel with motion and edge pressure. The Nickel was pressuring strong and is still pressuring strong when the offense presents COS motion. The DT on the RAC disrupts the play by beating the Center with speed and interfering with the Y's lead block. The Nickel off the edge cannot be accounted for by the scheme. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The offense is matching the run scheme to the defensive personnel. Defense is in Nickel, the run scheme is designed to attack a 6 man box Nickel personnel. The defense can disrupt the scheme with Nickel pressure. The offense knows this and attempts to account for the Nickel in the box with a Y motion followed by a COS WR motion. The Nickel travels with the motion but still edge pressures leading to a 3 yard TFL. This is the back and forth of football. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Really good plan and execution from the Titans and Mike Vrabel. Nickel travel pressure is a tool in the defensive tool box to answer and offense's answer of motion to control edge pressure in the run game. Some coaches wonder why some defensive playbooks are thick and why a nickel travels strong pressure is even necessary. This situation shows why this tool exist, when you need to account for an offense's motion plan vs. Nickel personnel this can be a great tool to have in the toolbox. </span></p><p><br /><br /></p><p><br /></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-57943635949941469142020-10-11T17:50:00.002-04:002020-10-11T17:50:36.582-04:00Sim Pressure using Sting Coverage<p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Broncos are in Nickel personnel with OLB bodies at the DE positions. The snap is on 1st </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">& </span><span style="font-family: arial;">10 a 2min situation with Denver leading by 11 points.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0pUDmI5hHfDTJzsFmoeo3CSrZPp142Tog5UDk0xMfnPOkBmrxaBmkBh9MqHKt7UtehXbS_Mt6i-vHCpmzbeZhYw93Mf37xxcpACrj2PCagubjEw6Aci0BFwlNier-Z0ar64PSOgvbQCl/s714/bronco+sim+two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="714" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0pUDmI5hHfDTJzsFmoeo3CSrZPp142Tog5UDk0xMfnPOkBmrxaBmkBh9MqHKt7UtehXbS_Mt6i-vHCpmzbeZhYw93Mf37xxcpACrj2PCagubjEw6Aci0BFwlNier-Z0ar64PSOgvbQCl/w400-h230/bronco+sim+two.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Rush:</u></b> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Both DT's are looping strong to balance the pass rush. The Rush OLB is wide with the ILB pressuring the B gap</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Coverage:</u> </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">4 under 3 deep </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Sting cover 3 coverage</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-ElaJZzMMVBDzoeFmEAEYMwVSEhM_FMybdECDl_yFmrXKCQScbZDu29xITOpPddYaHWT3ckIOp9UwPyoXJqt5OWLVceMiO-J6xne5Jb3GKgMytz187E0O-AGm8D3A7FrrJ4XJhtoUe5K/s500/ScreenCaptureProject409.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="500" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-ElaJZzMMVBDzoeFmEAEYMwVSEhM_FMybdECDl_yFmrXKCQScbZDu29xITOpPddYaHWT3ckIOp9UwPyoXJqt5OWLVceMiO-J6xne5Jb3GKgMytz187E0O-AGm8D3A7FrrJ4XJhtoUe5K/w640-h326/ScreenCaptureProject409.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The coverage concept of <a href="http://www.blitzology.com/search/label/Sting">Sting</a> has been featured on the site several times. Sting allows the defense to use 3 under 3 deep firezone teaching progression and techniques when playing 4 under 3 deep coverage. Continuity of Sim/Creeper coverage with Zone Dog coverages is a huge positive for defenses. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The usage of Sting coverage allows the Nickel to carry <span style="background-color: white;">#2 in the seam like fire zone.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> By contrast in a standard cover 3 distribution the Nickel would play the C-F and the OLB would drop to the strong hook. The OLB on the LOS isn't forced to get depth into the hook to cover the slot on the basic because the Nickel is carrying and the ILB is dropping with depth to </span><span style="background-color: white;">#3. The free OLB can easily match the </span><span style="background-color: white;">#3 on the check release to the flat. Denver is able to deny the basic to the slot with the Seam and 3RH droppers taking pressure off the OLB dropping from the LOS as well as efficiently deny a multilevel route from the offense. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The pressure is a simple concept that isolates the RB in pass pro with the pressuring ILB. The Guard travels with the inside movement 3tech DT leaving the RB on the pressure LB in the B gap </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">1on</span><span style="font-family: arial;">1</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">This is another example of why teams use sim/creeper pressure. The defense can play a 7 man drop coverage while generating a pass rush. Very few traditional </span><span style="background-color: white;">4 man pass rushes can isolate a RB with a full speed rusher while wasting </span>4 OL on 2 DT's. The resource allocation is a major victory for the defense: 6 blockers vs. 4 rushers while still creating quick efficient pressure backstopped with 7 man drop coverage.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Good stuff from Denver Defensive Coordinator Ed Donatell and Vic Fangio. </span></div><div><p><br /></p></div>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-20009274819017247572020-10-10T15:16:00.004-04:002020-10-11T10:49:56.790-04:00Disguising Sim Pressure<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is a really nice example of a well planned pressure disguise and execution from the Cleveland Browns. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM38HhAx5hctvqYDBqPiwOp3pypC0qXqJxR9WLEUVGRHCm-MutG7yqhyphenhyphenxGrzu5WI3p9s6R_NIOPR0PGAiB3FQSRMbZwxSLf04SgQwBboepNR-HZtueqhlNdJFBhmk-warxbhcLAN2Q4jF0/s618/browns+sim+one.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="618" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM38HhAx5hctvqYDBqPiwOp3pypC0qXqJxR9WLEUVGRHCm-MutG7yqhyphenhyphenxGrzu5WI3p9s6R_NIOPR0PGAiB3FQSRMbZwxSLf04SgQwBboepNR-HZtueqhlNdJFBhmk-warxbhcLAN2Q4jF0/w400-h288/browns+sim+one.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Rush:</u></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">End working a super stick to cross the Center, the Nose attacks/engages the Center before looping to contain. The Dime is up the field to contain with the Nickel going through the Dime's heel line on a straight line run to the QB.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Coverage:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">4 under 3 Deep Cover 3</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmajqaG2qW8rc9FzeMl8TAihMPv2hS-QRUdNtNyoR84M4kME_P0L__ZPpyJHLKB48G7i8gjPEQ2wbH4U6lsj0trrv9jk9UHNMamGGIgBw3GW3Fp2z0BrS437XYXMWHPqGAE78PXJ4viZz/s500/ScreenCaptureProject407.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="500" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmajqaG2qW8rc9FzeMl8TAihMPv2hS-QRUdNtNyoR84M4kME_P0L__ZPpyJHLKB48G7i8gjPEQ2wbH4U6lsj0trrv9jk9UHNMamGGIgBw3GW3Fp2z0BrS437XYXMWHPqGAE78PXJ4viZz/w640-h326/ScreenCaptureProject407.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The disguise from Cleveland is very impressive because of the multiple layers of disguise elements and the attention to detail.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClRPmtv1XBq5eoH-kCsh0R7pMwUugZB-zxVENETthmS-NEYRaz-iczD25YVRhOVCFoye-U3ul7nqjLZ1m6pWqRoYqhXr2xNAsq68K3x-fLeWfEaVdyueZaK_0v4fKibBQA3V2O8dJZC0p/s920/browns+sim+two.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="523" data-original-width="920" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClRPmtv1XBq5eoH-kCsh0R7pMwUugZB-zxVENETthmS-NEYRaz-iczD25YVRhOVCFoye-U3ul7nqjLZ1m6pWqRoYqhXr2xNAsq68K3x-fLeWfEaVdyueZaK_0v4fKibBQA3V2O8dJZC0p/w400-h228/browns+sim+two.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The first element is following the motion the Dime walks out of the box and presents an alignment and demeanor of a coverage player. His tempo, stance, and body language all help sell him as being in coverage. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The next element is the presentation of 4 rushers from the left. This affects the set of the RG. The RG sets to </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 rush threats to allow the OL to have </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 blockers for the </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 rush threats. This also forces the OT to be manned up on the DE to the strong side. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The third element is the deep Safeties subtly showing a weak rotation. The subtle disguise helps sell the </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 from a side weak overload. The offense is looking for clues to help define where the pressure is coming from. A </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 from a side weak pressure presentation with strong rotation safeties can tip the OL the </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 weak will be dropping out. The Browns really sell the </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 weak pressure at all three levels of the defense. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The OT being manned up forces the OT to set inside with the DE on the inside movement. The RB is left with a 2 on </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1 overload vs. the edge rushers. The pattern with the Dime up the field forces the RB to block the first threat. The Nickel is actually the inside most/direct line rusher which should make him the most dangerous. The RB cannot afford to block the first threat that shows in order to sort out the pressure pattern. Once the RB commits to the Dime the Nickel is left on a clean run to the QB. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is another example of why defenses ar</span><span style="font-family: arial;">e using sim/creeper pressure concepts. Very rarely does a traditional </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 man pass rush result in an overload on the RB and a free run to the QB. Sim pressures can manufacture pass rush opportunities with </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 rushers that typically require bringing 5 or 6. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Great pressure design and even better coaching of the details from Cleveland Defensive Coordinator Joe Woods. </span></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-68611572374551155412020-10-09T12:21:00.002-04:002020-10-09T15:29:48.973-04:004 Minute Defense<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Last night in the Bears game the Buccaneers lead by a score of 19-17. Tampa took possession of the ball with the lead and 2:48 remaining in the 4th quarter</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. This put Chicago into 4 Minute Defense. The objective is simple, get the ball back to the offense with as much time remaining and in as good of field position as possible.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Every defense has rules, coaching points, and practice drill for </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 Minute Defense.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is an example from an old playbook of HOF Coach Dick Lebeau</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3953uEgjI_P3X8iPO5GCdUaUda8KuDUDDKMikdosrKBYvBtIoSMPbOL5L2kwVH4Wd_tk_jo2E9itWf8bbLtLuSh6ChKawy6BquobpMSA9repEsSIXuyDnr2pH6FCzT4EgxS4SL8Jf8chh/s735/bears+four+minute+two.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="161" data-original-width="735" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3953uEgjI_P3X8iPO5GCdUaUda8KuDUDDKMikdosrKBYvBtIoSMPbOL5L2kwVH4Wd_tk_jo2E9itWf8bbLtLuSh6ChKawy6BquobpMSA9repEsSIXuyDnr2pH6FCzT4EgxS4SL8Jf8chh/w640-h140/bears+four+minute+two.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Another example from former NY Giant Defensive Coordinator Bill Sheridan.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFsdUlYodN9KFO4cmPfs_sMQD_4EEfDQfPhxfvwfsplj1URg5iclK8EPTCgxrR4J5_8Gs6UTWw8Zi38_gLD4My2SWTTu6msuPGQAhuBqINvEFeDgXRQrUdOQad19hPSwLkyCW8aslfgUt/s410/bears+four+minute+five.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="410" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFsdUlYodN9KFO4cmPfs_sMQD_4EEfDQfPhxfvwfsplj1URg5iclK8EPTCgxrR4J5_8Gs6UTWw8Zi38_gLD4My2SWTTu6msuPGQAhuBqINvEFeDgXRQrUdOQad19hPSwLkyCW8aslfgUt/w400-h366/bears+four+minute+five.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Most defensive playbooks have a situational football section with coaching for 2 Minute, </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 Minute, Final plays, etc.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The Bears did a tremendous job against the Buccaneers executing in </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 Minute defense. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>1st <span style="background-color: white;">& </span>10 from the -16 yard line 2:48 remaining. </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALz1c6z5JHz2CqgYbVV2hW9wW2hxtUcGM6HQp6g5Nk9UdTgbIb4eE1wgDt8O9100A5nKIfdGGY__wXF9flNDQtZ_vK8Dlcaipo6Prs8uNlNVKEAwFhTz8pnguw_3qmYPsExvvMB0r1Bzb/s568/bear+four+minute+three.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALz1c6z5JHz2CqgYbVV2hW9wW2hxtUcGM6HQp6g5Nk9UdTgbIb4eE1wgDt8O9100A5nKIfdGGY__wXF9flNDQtZ_vK8Dlcaipo6Prs8uNlNVKEAwFhTz8pnguw_3qmYPsExvvMB0r1Bzb/s320/bear+four+minute+three.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The Bears are in a reduction front vs. the Bucs </span><span style="font-family: arial;">13 personnel. The front is spaced like a 6-</span><span style="font-family: arial;">1 with the walk down safety in a choke on the inside TE.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtp5bO6e_eyh9E4UQY-X7IDRLAcuNn_An4c6HOPFfbHIDUVbCUKDmxI2nDGFXo8pBfGx4KJOOUHPbeW6ZZFP-6u0Bg0JNcAW6Lo3ulLlbMAethQdI-fgAJED3wufBBVvvMtgt61gLDHv8/s500/ScreenCaptureProject400.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="500" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtp5bO6e_eyh9E4UQY-X7IDRLAcuNn_An4c6HOPFfbHIDUVbCUKDmxI2nDGFXo8pBfGx4KJOOUHPbeW6ZZFP-6u0Bg0JNcAW6Lo3ulLlbMAethQdI-fgAJED3wufBBVvvMtgt61gLDHv8/w640-h326/ScreenCaptureProject400.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The gapped out alignment to the TE side creates a very difficult angle/block for the H. The 5 tech DE is able to create a TFL. Timeout Bears.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">2nd </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">& </span><span style="font-family: arial;">12 from the -1</span><span style="font-family: arial;">4</span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><b> yard line 2:43 remaining.</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFFsa-mj_FsipKEE-72Jo7wIeMH7RigVLAeQS7MVJTy8WUC1zgYahHvxlfdjT1F5fL-_mI_FuNCUoR0_Se25cCm7Pf3C7ziYjlsWOQ0zQ25r3FKCESdGMAumAmp-JNqhIVBu7YwVZIzGM/s654/bears+four+minute+four.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="654" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFFsa-mj_FsipKEE-72Jo7wIeMH7RigVLAeQS7MVJTy8WUC1zgYahHvxlfdjT1F5fL-_mI_FuNCUoR0_Se25cCm7Pf3C7ziYjlsWOQ0zQ25r3FKCESdGMAumAmp-JNqhIVBu7YwVZIzGM/w400-h229/bears+four+minute+four.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The Bucs came back on 2nd down expecting Chicago to again go to a run heavy loaded box with man coverage. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">The Bears present a look similar to </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1st down. Tampa calls a play action to attempt to attack the aggressive run stopping nature of the Bears' </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 Minute defensive call. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqnSdWxFZyP9rN1AxnxQQZ2r7jidMXLKPspAKXWcpNUE4xTLuehjgrg5DwXjARK_ctGtNsJKBAZN3bqLRQNokXsr9X8UzrXrMuy8Bn7nO_zw8weezKrobQWKBZmhHte7pgZ1EbjUFI2MnB/s500/ScreenCaptureProject401.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="500" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqnSdWxFZyP9rN1AxnxQQZ2r7jidMXLKPspAKXWcpNUE4xTLuehjgrg5DwXjARK_ctGtNsJKBAZN3bqLRQNokXsr9X8UzrXrMuy8Bn7nO_zw8weezKrobQWKBZmhHte7pgZ1EbjUFI2MnB/w640-h326/ScreenCaptureProject401.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The Bears use a </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 man rush Cover 3 on 2nd down instead. Chicago drops a LOS LB into the X's slant window and has zone coverage to handle the TE's and RB check down to the strong side. Incomplete pass stops the clock setting up 3rd </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">& Long. </span><br /><br /><p></p></div><div><b><span style="font-family: arial;">3nd </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">& </span><span style="font-family: arial;">12 from the -1</span><span style="font-family: arial;">4</span></b><span style="font-family: arial;"><b> yard line 2:37 remaining.</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLECllcS_KfrkNtWx4bmle_6J97f4uwLCnO_HHF9mUSr88aSenfNtyjF8-YztxhUEnXxaCtdVX6BagG8FZnwEke1JLg6-OYdW-rnddJc-UTyvSt74E_69wy3W-3GxvtnYnwsQIJ86cET9d/s500/ScreenCaptureProject402.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="500" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLECllcS_KfrkNtWx4bmle_6J97f4uwLCnO_HHF9mUSr88aSenfNtyjF8-YztxhUEnXxaCtdVX6BagG8FZnwEke1JLg6-OYdW-rnddJc-UTyvSt74E_69wy3W-3GxvtnYnwsQIJ86cET9d/w640-h326/ScreenCaptureProject402.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">On 3rd down the Bears match the Bucs' </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1</span><span style="font-family: arial;">1 personnel with Dime personnel. The coverage allows Dime coverage on the RB as well as Safety help for the Corner on the X receiver weak. The TE stays in to help control a dominant pass rushing DE. Strong side the Nickel has help from the ILB underneath as well as Safety help over top in the slot. Incomplete pass and the clock stops.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Following the punt.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqckNLjz8gL43GdVqKYnvak6D8Be_Lo_LQlV7DbfGBCqzKtP22XtTsW-qMa1AEEpOtZGWsTUeZfVHLArtnbOAhAwr1L5Bw_O2YxTAGMEIfjpt7kGlGsxwO3orJ5Jm6ne0FMhep_acxkbHk/s913/bears+four+minute.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="913" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqckNLjz8gL43GdVqKYnvak6D8Be_Lo_LQlV7DbfGBCqzKtP22XtTsW-qMa1AEEpOtZGWsTUeZfVHLArtnbOAhAwr1L5Bw_O2YxTAGMEIfjpt7kGlGsxwO3orJ5Jm6ne0FMhep_acxkbHk/w640-h314/bears+four+minute.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The Bears take over 2 yards shy of midfield with 2:21 on the clock and 2 timeouts remain. The Bears drove to kick a field goal to win 20-19.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Great execution from the Bears and Defensive Coordinator Chuck Pagano in </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 Minute Defense. This is a great example of why situational football is so critical. Defensively </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 Minute is area that must be coached and practiced in the same way 2 minute and other situations are handled in preparation.</span></div>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-31161434484722017572020-09-26T15:25:00.005-04:002020-09-26T15:39:48.906-04:003 Buzz Weak Flood Coverage<p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Chargers are in Nickel personnel on 3rd<span style="background-color: white;">&</span>10 vs. 11 personnel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Chiefs are in a 3x</span><span style="font-family: arial;">1</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> with the TE in a reduced split.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXOu5UwLYFV-LwwUA-vNV3Qrau2HNubFADOh2_rFF0rWnhx7X3jAC1CDiiTAuAesyxj93aZpIBRPb8YW2k9YbMBACx6m4f5gqXZfqfVS0yMjWx6qvhf4R_npibDbVeBLjMg3c27OaS2V4f/s612/charger+one.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="612" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXOu5UwLYFV-LwwUA-vNV3Qrau2HNubFADOh2_rFF0rWnhx7X3jAC1CDiiTAuAesyxj93aZpIBRPb8YW2k9YbMBACx6m4f5gqXZfqfVS0yMjWx6qvhf4R_npibDbVeBLjMg3c27OaS2V4f/w400-h276/charger+one.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The pre-snap coverage look is 3 buzz weak playing a 4 under 3 deep zone coverage.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Kansas City has a plan to attack the expected coverage on 3rd<span style="background-color: white;">&</span>10. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMb8yK2UEMan3FYEbjhNwPD5DIZNjNhItkklLAptzD_3sgPBHX-mo_syn6xAQ78e69vjrhynU04zL79BEFja-DCZWlRQMrS2d2AeBSm04Cd9GPPQQr1huL7Bw7wtKeusqcG0nqP14d_Mk/s986/charger+two.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="986" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMb8yK2UEMan3FYEbjhNwPD5DIZNjNhItkklLAptzD_3sgPBHX-mo_syn6xAQ78e69vjrhynU04zL79BEFja-DCZWlRQMrS2d2AeBSm04Cd9GPPQQr1huL7Bw7wtKeusqcG0nqP14d_Mk/w400-h289/charger+two.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The route starts with the reduced split Y on a width release curl/stop route past the sticks. The route is designed to widen the Corner in his </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1/3 a</span><span style="font-family: arial;">s well as pull the curl-flat Will LB out wide.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The inside WR to the strong side is running a spot curl setting up on the opposite hash in the weak hook zone. The Slot is going over the top of the spot route on a deep over route. The goal is to create a high/low on the buzz safety in the weak hook. If the Safety jumps down on the spot route at the sticks the over route has a void to attack. If the buzz safety stays deep for the over the spot route can sit down at the sticks for a </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1st down completion. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Strong side the RB swinging is designed to hold/widen the Hook/C-F defenders. The outside WR is running a basic. If the Hook dropper squeezes back inside with the crossing routes the basic can be a 3rd option after the high low on the weak hook.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Chargers however are not running just a zone 3 buzz weak. They are flooding the coverage. The Chiefs have the RB strong representing a </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 strong load pattern distribution.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7E-I7c5IWAerfC0OrG-wCbFR_FHFoDojsjnyhZuLzyjxl3PnujIz2Y22mZDAepmyRYRlKV1a_adMDZphbn9FoL7p3JxNJpJqhj9EMtEDeG7kPouH7cr-mg3KybQhi5i4PciudXuYcFbVl/s584/charger+three.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="584" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7E-I7c5IWAerfC0OrG-wCbFR_FHFoDojsjnyhZuLzyjxl3PnujIz2Y22mZDAepmyRYRlKV1a_adMDZphbn9FoL7p3JxNJpJqhj9EMtEDeG7kPouH7cr-mg3KybQhi5i4PciudXuYcFbVl/w400-h305/charger+three.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The coverage is man from the back side Corner. With the Corner handling the Y 1on1, the defense can distribute differently. With the Corner no longer playing a deep zone he no longer needs a C-F dropper to handle the routes in the underneath zone. The weak side curl-flat dropper can drop to the <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">#</span>4 instead of zone dropping the C-F. The defense now has an underneath dropper working to </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1-2-3-</span><span style="font-family: arial;">4.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOeH7puPVXrhiFb_Wrem28n2IY9MDkJf9hNuZv31Pr4YxpvVeFEUlZFPmUNQmQp_RfdDijsULUFMxrB2xprCHCdk7cAXhJqUyMRpqrOV3xMKEwvafwauCIkFbYe-Rl3skzW6nlDssj947/s656/charger+four.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="471" data-original-width="656" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOeH7puPVXrhiFb_Wrem28n2IY9MDkJf9hNuZv31Pr4YxpvVeFEUlZFPmUNQmQp_RfdDijsULUFMxrB2xprCHCdk7cAXhJqUyMRpqrOV3xMKEwvafwauCIkFbYe-Rl3skzW6nlDssj947/w400-h288/charger+four.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>When the RB </span><span style="background-color: white;">(</span><span style="background-color: white;">#</span>4<span style="background-color: white;">)</span><span style="background-color: white;"> runs a route strong the Will LB opens to the strong side looking for the first crosser. The Will is in great body position to handle the crosser coming back across on the spot route. When </span><span style="background-color: white;">#</span>4 goes strong the buzz Safety can pass the 1st crosser to the Will. The buzz Safety is free to handle the new <span style="background-color: white;">#3 coming across </span><span style="background-color: white;">(</span><span style="background-color: white;">S</span><span style="background-color: white;">)</span><span style="background-color: white;"> on the over route. By matching the buzz Safety on the over route, the void area the offense was attempting to attack is no longer available. Having the Will/Buzz Safety distributing this way eliminates the high/low in the weak hook zone. Strong side the Mike is able to get into the window of the new </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">#</span><span style="font-family: arial;">2</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">(</span><span style="font-family: arial;">Z</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">)</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> on the basic while the C-F Nickel leverages the RB in the flat. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8FY6H4qk435HCILTFn6nHbOollpPYKt9QmqYm0tma4CcV625m8jRoC5AwzZUsvIZN5jJMWXB5ENEcb6iGf86c3HXWVddOnTo0_iv-aM3WUNgiFCTzJmv6EIgZtnAaUEcvDpVMtu55Du8/s500/ScreenCaptureProject387.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="242" data-original-width="500" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8FY6H4qk435HCILTFn6nHbOollpPYKt9QmqYm0tma4CcV625m8jRoC5AwzZUsvIZN5jJMWXB5ENEcb6iGf86c3HXWVddOnTo0_iv-aM3WUNgiFCTzJmv6EIgZtnAaUEcvDpVMtu55Du8/w640-h310/ScreenCaptureProject387.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The Mike ends up squeezing inside with the QB's front shoulder intentions. With the spot and over routes covered the QB takes the Y on the </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1on1 vs. the Corner in man. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">The QB is pressured by a great </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 man pass rush which helps force an errant throw. The pressure also prevents the QB from having time to work back to the basic route. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Cover 3 is a simple concept. Teams that run Cover 3 variants as the bulk of their coverage concepts have all the nuanced adjustments to handle whatever offenses throw at them.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Well done from the Chargers and Defensive Coordinator Gus Bradley.</span></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-41675829659294875392020-09-25T10:46:00.000-04:002020-09-25T10:46:13.228-04:00Bluffing Pressure to Manipulate Pass Protection<p><span style="font-family: arial;">The Steelers are in Nickel personnel on 2nd <span style="background-color: white;">& Long vs. a compressed </span>11 personnel formation.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLAtYB5i4xvje37uUFb0lU7AOj3SiWKY9R0UHE5blDsMq12pZqKODv6d9dPK77s5glze212jooS0v1ubFV0orc5HnK5UmMy0hoam4CBBGqQSVzrL25LR8aimIqVNEB1asv6nEuDfKTNhb/s504/steelers+breaker+one.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="504" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLAtYB5i4xvje37uUFb0lU7AOj3SiWKY9R0UHE5blDsMq12pZqKODv6d9dPK77s5glze212jooS0v1ubFV0orc5HnK5UmMy0hoam4CBBGqQSVzrL25LR8aimIqVNEB1asv6nEuDfKTNhb/w400-h329/steelers+breaker+one.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Rush:</u></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The DL is attacking their gaps with the Will pressuring the open B gap.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Coverage:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">3 Under 3 Deep Firezone</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8YsXsKjGI_u_F_Fel5burLNtctGuSxUJvM_yHKi32rObiEu3gT6mdxRCA_aJ9LWDlViWjE3xfJ_q5VgrW6gAB3RglP5KL7yh6K2w_mPwpHVlidRX-0sX0WrZP-1LUltKpGZGdnz5l43aR/s500/ScreenCaptureProject380.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="244" data-original-width="500" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8YsXsKjGI_u_F_Fel5burLNtctGuSxUJvM_yHKi32rObiEu3gT6mdxRCA_aJ9LWDlViWjE3xfJ_q5VgrW6gAB3RglP5KL7yh6K2w_mPwpHVlidRX-0sX0WrZP-1LUltKpGZGdnz5l43aR/w640-h312/ScreenCaptureProject380.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The pressure pattern is very simple but also highly effective. The Steelers bluff the Mike and the Nickle as pressure threats. This creates the possibility of 4 from a side. The threat of </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 from a side causes the issue for the pass protection.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">If the offense were in a half slide concept opposite the Nickel:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5wDXsH-tbW-gQAIson1XULDwzt6rXFqcDyRTMU_I1UN8w6T_c_Fg6eM5psnsaNo0Q-Q9CRlcdBSHzMhdjl-4Tnb2nohrQiL5LCWW8VctROJ5VXjpFl_v4Rb9VZEuGd0spcMZN2rMYxVD/s485/steelers+breaker+six.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5wDXsH-tbW-gQAIson1XULDwzt6rXFqcDyRTMU_I1UN8w6T_c_Fg6eM5psnsaNo0Q-Q9CRlcdBSHzMhdjl-4Tnb2nohrQiL5LCWW8VctROJ5VXjpFl_v4Rb9VZEuGd0spcMZN2rMYxVD/s320/steelers+breaker+six.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The 4 from a side threat is a major issue. The defense will have a 2 on 1 overload on the RB. The QB would need to throw hot off the 2nd rusher because the RB can only block 1 of the threats, the QB must account for the 2nd. The protection would however picked up the Will pressure the Steelers actually ran pretty easily. The threat of </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 from a side pressure the Steelers were showing helps prevent this protection.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">If the offense is in a man protection:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7OlCEGCVtin2UlI5rE_0QIzL6UfNDTXpiHN-wDdCDtS8NaEXkp1R8NqHVBiMEkTYsnKqs_epvrqqa2Te-dINFe2vzWbgYjTweNTMYGYu7x02NGg3eq1faBsmul4u0jdtW0ouixOp7f2NT/s506/steelers+breaker+seven.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7OlCEGCVtin2UlI5rE_0QIzL6UfNDTXpiHN-wDdCDtS8NaEXkp1R8NqHVBiMEkTYsnKqs_epvrqqa2Te-dINFe2vzWbgYjTweNTMYGYu7x02NGg3eq1faBsmul4u0jdtW0ouixOp7f2NT/s320/steelers+breaker+seven.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">In this example the OL "Miked" the Will LB. The OL has the 4 LOS threats and the Will LB in protection. The result is exactly like the half slide. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The offense was not in either of these protections. Both of which match up well against the Will pressure. The pass pro is attempting to account for the 4 from a side threat resulting in a different protection scheme.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Without knowing the call from the offense it is difficult to access what the protection call was on the play. I could be a half slide with the RB bonused.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKC2XRA972GiU7pdwXV-VuQ2E3sCpdmokZJ20hQYx2jaEghbNs6hryMRUnKdAWmTQ0B-wRe9rplqvfL6y3zT7aWGb63qCeR26WxRynmdbHY2NjGhxbqc7_lJVJheBkVGZUSxW7ZrBA5naC/s492/steelers+breaker+two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKC2XRA972GiU7pdwXV-VuQ2E3sCpdmokZJ20hQYx2jaEghbNs6hryMRUnKdAWmTQ0B-wRe9rplqvfL6y3zT7aWGb63qCeR26WxRynmdbHY2NjGhxbqc7_lJVJheBkVGZUSxW7ZrBA5naC/s320/steelers+breaker+two.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">In this example the slide is working to the pressure threat and the RB is with the slide. This allows the protection enough bodies to block 4 from a side.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The more likely situation is a man protection with the OL "Mike" declaring the Mike LB.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQUPOMWY5UhWMLLqW1ZaqATheXaE9WHheg2BhsG5DY440VFJrWMFrgz0yLLTVQVi_iZ0RxltmJWI3_H-irkVwg3wtflw-_ITMipAQNyZx6_ZKp5kUUPvSw0NpHeznZzgqt5hdYLHx_mLe/s492/steelers+breaker+three.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQUPOMWY5UhWMLLqW1ZaqATheXaE9WHheg2BhsG5DY440VFJrWMFrgz0yLLTVQVi_iZ0RxltmJWI3_H-irkVwg3wtflw-_ITMipAQNyZx6_ZKp5kUUPvSw0NpHeznZzgqt5hdYLHx_mLe/s320/steelers+breaker+three.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In this example the OL declared the Mike and is accounting for the 4 LOS threats and the Mike. The RB is dual reading the Nickel to the Will.</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">In both the half slide and man protection examples the protection can handle </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 from a side.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Unfortunately for the protection</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> the bluffed pressure look from the Steelers was not the actual pressure postsnap. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcQPRnKGOwOwxUuR6J3VsbQf7-vabZUA4DD-pFj9uKEIYHWBz5CI3OsPK9A8i7u9et1eM896f1_bCbwG7jQksjty89O4PsFdQyFcbN8QAvWY3xig-xwOF9w_3wHHj0HXEnwbM9ydMTOPK/s490/steelers+breaker+four.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcQPRnKGOwOwxUuR6J3VsbQf7-vabZUA4DD-pFj9uKEIYHWBz5CI3OsPK9A8i7u9et1eM896f1_bCbwG7jQksjty89O4PsFdQyFcbN8QAvWY3xig-xwOF9w_3wHHj0HXEnwbM9ydMTOPK/s320/steelers+breaker+four.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The protection is accounting for the </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 strong look which allows the Will to run through in the B gap.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">To both be ready to handle the </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 from a side pressure threat and handle the Will, the RB has to scan.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZhEhU-zicvQK_HgXHdFjK-70EnsLnvdivF1vJkNJuJRVMY-CHhcYLIlAPvW5JiTymjZDF_NJ9HhvCwJOZXOq-jiHoQ0alM7yiH_-VrwcPv_HvYBhqv9rXvHOUOF-nraklNMJCZHpZQN9/s488/steelers+breaker+five.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ZhEhU-zicvQK_HgXHdFjK-70EnsLnvdivF1vJkNJuJRVMY-CHhcYLIlAPvW5JiTymjZDF_NJ9HhvCwJOZXOq-jiHoQ0alM7yiH_-VrwcPv_HvYBhqv9rXvHOUOF-nraklNMJCZHpZQN9/s320/steelers+breaker+five.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">In the clip the RB didn't scan which allowed for the run through. The RB checked the Nickel then looked inside to the Mike. Even if the RB had scanned, a coast to coast block by the RB is difficult on a full speed rusher. This is where pressure planning comes together. The Steelers are representing a threat the protection has to ready to block. Built off the </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 from a side look is a complimentary piece that leads to confusion and a very difficult block for the RB. The protection cannot simply ignore a </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 from a side threat. If the offense will ignore it, the defense can come back with a called </span><span style="font-family: arial;">4 from a side and create quick pressure.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Exotic pressure patterns aren't the only way to create pressure. A simple pattern complimented with a bluff can create big challenges for pass pro.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Great stuff from Pittsburgh Defensive Coordinator Keith Butler. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-48824217860903154452020-09-24T10:36:00.001-04:002020-09-24T10:36:56.602-04:00Overload Front Cover 1 Pressure<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> The Steelers are in Dime Personnel on 3rd <span style="background-color: white;">& 7 vs. </span>11 personnel.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5mLjBJztotMXjUdLmsyq0TObU6Eq9sxPnm20slnfAwVczIdrHK7eSh6eMsMjxLYAlYZEJJg6r0wBBlBHZI4GyWRhEKo8bKQ2-85HEWGHw66o4yacjkM-3oZcSCmwlakzk3l1AIEDwzuqL/s708/steelers+overload+dog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="708" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5mLjBJztotMXjUdLmsyq0TObU6Eq9sxPnm20slnfAwVczIdrHK7eSh6eMsMjxLYAlYZEJJg6r0wBBlBHZI4GyWRhEKo8bKQ2-85HEWGHw66o4yacjkM-3oZcSCmwlakzk3l1AIEDwzuqL/w400-h236/steelers+overload+dog.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Rush:</u></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The front is overload with 3 DL on the same side of the center. To the overload side there is a twist game with the DT up the field and the Rush looping inside. The DT is working a 1on1 vs. the Center and crosses face. The Rush opposite the overload is contain with the Nickel pressuring through heel line of the up field rush on a straight line run to the QB.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Coverage:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Cover 1<br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAxYPeBz7zBvdWe4rBI1HctHjPtLKZIWWD1TfUEdZQVUmoqDalcoVR9lJye1UIGH1Ql91v5Sgrbgl5LZAOZ24tU8ynPUSa1H9TEByeiSylyvgltdbumArJkGN89CI2hWsyPSHCtR4Hywa/s500/ScreenCaptureProject381.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="244" data-original-width="500" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAxYPeBz7zBvdWe4rBI1HctHjPtLKZIWWD1TfUEdZQVUmoqDalcoVR9lJye1UIGH1Ql91v5Sgrbgl5LZAOZ24tU8ynPUSa1H9TEByeiSylyvgltdbumArJkGN89CI2hWsyPSHCtR4Hywa/w640-h312/ScreenCaptureProject381.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The overload plus the walked up Mike covers all the OL. The protection is forced into man blocking with 5 1on1 matchups vs. the DL and the Mike. By forcing man protection the Guard is wasted on the Mike who is man covering the RB. Also the man protection helps the twist game to the overload avoid a slide protection concept giving help on the twist. The DT crossing face on the Center helps create space for the twist to operate to the overload side. The Dime is presenting pressure in the B gaps to attract the attention of the RB. The goal being the getting the RB to step up inside to block the Dime as a rush threat leaving the Nickel on a free run. The RB isn't fooled and even points the edge IDing the pressure threat. The Safety to the pressure also caps the blitz indicating the Nickel is going. The RB oversets to a perceived edge pressure threat when the Nickel is on the inside rush path. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nice design from Keith Butler. </span></div><br /><p></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202234139412864465.post-79116148624156738642020-09-23T11:11:00.004-04:002020-09-23T11:11:47.687-04:00Cover 3 Safety Sim Pressure<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> The Ravens are in a specialized pass rush Dime Personnel on 3rd <span style="background-color: white;">& 5.</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBd0psGBovk8wvtJ_XPmOY4Liakbe6L6xhwmZXhb5mn-vypoUjqEg0b3LzjHzrnk1_yXgz564rmlr_6AEhyphenhyphen_AWdKY-7TB-fkvU8uSWi_Q_7CcP8kPKcau5CLKjWi3R9vpTXBOZR0NwHDbM/s592/raven+3+flood+sim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBd0psGBovk8wvtJ_XPmOY4Liakbe6L6xhwmZXhb5mn-vypoUjqEg0b3LzjHzrnk1_yXgz564rmlr_6AEhyphenhyphen_AWdKY-7TB-fkvU8uSWi_Q_7CcP8kPKcau5CLKjWi3R9vpTXBOZR0NwHDbM/s320/raven+3+flood+sim.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Rush:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The DE's are contain with the Nose working away from the pressure. The Safety is pressuring the weak side inside pass rush line.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u>The Coverage:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.blitzology.com/search/label/Sting">Sting</a> - 3 Under 3 deep Firezone with a free/bonus dropper to create 4 under 3 deep concept.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVshV7sgogcQcIRV0dScBmz7OtfUQzZUO1upgdLu_X0nc45O63pIDa5KyvBDRupQNDauHXh6MncalX9MmgAIHsjM_M8rsWQ3VHRzq-zgnsBKICseMFgDghr7NP9GC8wTJB5phzOTMKuFy/s500/ScreenCaptureProject384.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="234" data-original-width="500" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVshV7sgogcQcIRV0dScBmz7OtfUQzZUO1upgdLu_X0nc45O63pIDa5KyvBDRupQNDauHXh6MncalX9MmgAIHsjM_M8rsWQ3VHRzq-zgnsBKICseMFgDghr7NP9GC8wTJB5phzOTMKuFy/w640-h300/ScreenCaptureProject384.gif" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">With the mugged up A/B gap threats and the safety bluffing pressure strong the OL slides to the strong side rush threats. The slide allows for the pressure safety running through on the RB 1on1</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. The coverage creates confusion also. The initial look is 1 high pressure, but when the post aligned safety rotates down the look simulates a zero pressure. The QB has to ID one safety rotating down while the other is popping the top to the post. 1 high coverage that rotate to </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1 high can be difficult to quickly ID under pressure. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In coverage the free/bonus dropper is able to collision the <span style="background-color: white;">#3 receiver which helps make the 3RH droppers job easier. The seam droppers hang in the seams as opposed to expanding to the flats.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Nice pressure design from Wink Martindale.</span></p>Blitzologyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071481569215197321noreply@blogger.com0