LINE BACKER KEYS vs 1 BACK SPREAD OFFENSE

QUOTING FROM VIRGINIA TECH:

A) ZONE COVERAGE = KEY THE SURFACE (O-LINEMEN), & READ FLOW (BACK & BALL).

B) MAN COVERAGE = KEY THE BACKS (FLOW), & READ THE SURFACE (O-LINEMEN).

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INSIDE LINEBACKERS (SAM & MIKE):


ALIGNMENT: Sam is in a 30 technique (straddle outside leg of OG) 4-5 yards deep. Mike is in a 30 technique (straddle outside leg of OG) 4-5 yards deep.

KEY: Flow, to Guards.

RUN RESPONSIBILITY: (Sam): 1. Flow To – stack C Gap, unless both backs are in A Gap. Flow Away – A Gap front side. (Mike): 1. Flow To: - B Gap. Flow away: - front side A Gap.

PASS RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Sam: Read #3 (back). Back expands – Sam expands to look up #1. Back goes vertical – Sam must take him man to man. Back blocks – Sam works to front side hook zone.
B. Mike: Read #2 (back). Back expands – Mike expands to look up #1. Back goes vertical – Mike must take him man to man. Back blocks – Mike works straight back to hook.