Installing Today’s Hybrid Pistol Offense Run & Pass from Top to Bottom
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What are some of the best stunts or stunt/blitz combos vs. the run in the 4-2-5? DTs can be in a 1,2, or 3 tech. Give me some of the best you have seen and or used and explain what makes them so good. Thanks!
I used one this past season that had my DTs in 1 techs. On the snap the DTs would loop into B Gap, my WLB would read the Center (who would step to block one of the 1 techs) and blitz the A Gap he stepped away from. The OGs were usually occupied with the DTs crossing their face. This usually resulted in a big defensive play for us and it only involved bringing pressure with 5 people. The WLB (ours was quick and blitzed well) usually came untouched. I can't use it too often or the offense will get wise to it. Just looking for some more good ones to go with it. We will be small up front next season.
ILB's & DT's = #1. ILB in B gap & DT in A gap. #2. DT in B gap & ILB in A gap.
OLBers & DE's = #1. DE thru C gap & OLB coming off edge into D gap (blitz to contain). #2. OLB go in front of DE in C gap & DE loop behind OLB into D gap (contain).
VARIOUS COMBOS OF ALL THESE WITH ALL 4 STUNTING UNITS.
If you need to discuss these - PHONE me at 804-740-4470 (up till 10 PM/EDT).
PS: We blitz for run AND pass - but we try to sendone more than the pass protection can pick up!
Thanks Oneback, very helpful. How do you generally break down a team's protection? I have only looked at the direction of the center's block to tell me everyone elses assignments. What else should I make note of?
The direction of the Center's block is important, BUT, what TYPE protection are they using? How many men FREE RELEASE as opposed to CHECK RELEASE? Most ALL protections are either:
1. Base Solid (block man in front of you)
2. Big on Big
3. Turnback
4. Double read with uncovered O-Lineman checking LBer over to edge rusher - TOUGH to do.
Each has it's strengths & weaknesses. We merely try to bring 1 more than they can block. This usually throws us into some Cover 0 Man. We disguise it till the very last SECOND (from our Cover 1 look).
Vs 5 man protection - we send 6.
Vs 6 man protection - we send 7.
Vs 7 man protection - we send 8.
Out of the 4-2-5 you have the ABILITY to send 4 to each side (one of the strengths of the defense). FORMATIONS dictate how many will come & WHO will come (in our max "read" ("KEY") blitz - called "TIGERCAT/COVER 0"). If you wish to discuss this futher - phone me at 804-740-4479 (up to 10 PM/EDT).