Defending 3X1 Sets

coachholtz Member Posts: 72	Defending 3X1 Sets Sept 13, 2007 7:24:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by coachholtz on Sept 13, 2007 7:24:52 GMT Help with 2 formation: Trips with a tight end and a SE away. And trips open. Both from the guy, they rune zone read, dart, speed and throw the heck out of it. I want to go get him but I am leary of the speed option check. What do you guys do?

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Defending 3X1 Sets Sept 13, 2007 10:30:21 GMT

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Post by Oneback on Sept 13, 2007 10:30:21 GMT

You must make the adjustments out of your BASE fronts & coverages. You don't just "put in something special" for this - since EVERYONE is using some 3x1 sets. Also - teams MOTION from 3x1 sets to 2x2 sets (& VICE-VERSA) so your BASE package has to handle it.

We use DOUBLES (2x2) & TRIPS (3x1). We have sheets showing how EACH of the 6 basic coverages we SEE adjusts to those sets. The sheets are also basically how WE would adjust to the above DEPENDING on which coverage(s) we feature.

If you need to discuss this further - contact me at: billmountjoy@yahoo.com

PS: What is your BASE coverage?

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Lou Cella Senior Member Posts: 1,486	Defending 3X1 Sets Sept 13, 2007 18:01:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lou Cella on Sept 13, 2007 18:01:06 GMT Coach Holtz, make sure you run cover 4 to defend 4 verticals. Also, make sure your force player turns the pitch back inside on the speed option.
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TIGER ONE Senior Member Posts: 6,423	Defending 3X1 Sets Sept 13, 2007 20:29:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by TIGER ONE on Sept 13, 2007 20:29:02 GMT Lou, what'cha going to do when I send 5 receivers at your 4 defenders? hehehehe Jerry
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Lou Cella Senior Member Posts: 1,486	Defending 3X1 Sets Sept 13, 2007 20:48:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lou Cella on Sept 13, 2007 20:48:10 GMT I better have five, Jerry!
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Defending 3X1 Sets Sept 14, 2007 13:26:47 GMT

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Post by Coach Scott on Sept 14, 2007 13:26:47 GMT

Here is what we do but I am not sure it is the best way:

..................F

C...............M............W......C
.........5..3...0...3..S.9
X.........T.G.C.G.T.Y
..................Q............H.......Z

..................F

man/free, 5/9 have pitch on option to their side.

You can expect a heavy dose of speed option weak. Drill the 3 tech on defeating a fold scheme, send MLB often, slant NT weak, have FS come up to help out on QB.

As a change up double X, 5 tech. takes QB, CB can help on pitch man.

If it is 3x1 to the X side, we bring the CB over.

I am NOT thrilled with this plan IF you are facing a QB who can run and throw well. Would be glad to hear other opinions.

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