Post by allisojh on Jan 27, 2010 18:56:02 GMT
From an article I read regarding using a point system to align the two inside backers in the 425 Defense:
We will align our linebackers using a point system. They begin in a stack alignment behind the defensive tackles and then <<count the three closest eligible men to the quarterback.
Diagram 1
.............................I
.............................F
....Z.......................O
.................Y..T..G..C..G..T.......................X
..................E....T.......T.....E
...........S...........B......M.................W
In this case, the two backs and the tight end. If the backs are stacked behind the quarterback each backer assigns him 1/2 point, if a man is set to strong side completely the B assigns him one point, if a man is set to the other side the M assigns him one point. In any case, there will never be more than a total of three points assigned. In this formation the B has two points (FB- 1/2 TB- 1/2 TE- 1) and the M has one point (FB- 1/2 TB- 1/2 ).
Our rules are simple. If the B has two points or more, he slides one big step to the strength, otherwise he stays stacked. If the M has 1.5 points or more he slides one big step away from the strength, otherwise he stays stacked. So in this example the M stays stacked and the B slides over (as seen in Diagram 2). We do this because we have found it helps align our linebackers in a more of a power position and in scraping over the top to make plays.
Diagram 2
.............................I
.............................F
....Z.......................O
.................Y..T..G..C..G..T.......................X
..................E....T.......T.....E
...........S........B.........M.................W
Now when the run strength and passing strength are not the same we call this a "bastard" set (Diagram 3). The B will set the front with a Liz call. The front four will align the same, but now the alignments of the inside linebackers are a little different. The B and M both have 1.5 points to their sides. So the BUC linebacker will stay stacked and the MIKE will widen his alignment by a step. The strong safety will set the passing strength with a right call. The strong safety will now play inside leverage of the No. 2 receiver (slot) still about seven yds deep. The weak safety will play 2x7 off the tight end. The free safety will now get 12-14 yards deep over the strong guard. The corners will play same alignment as before.
Diagram #3
.............................F
....Z.......................O..................H
.................Y..T..G..C..G..T.......................X
..................E....T.......T.....E
...........S...........B.........M.................W
THIS ALL LOOKS GOOD BUT I WANT TO have someone check it with some formations NOT listed in the article so I am hoping people who really understand they system can let me know how htings look.
LOOK AT I-Back 22 personnel and Wing-T 21 personnel. Am I using the system correctly as described above (3 closest to the QB)
Pro I Double Tight
.............................I
.............................F
...X........................O
.................Y..T..G..C..G..T..Y
..................E....T......T.....E...W
.............S.........B........M
Wing-T
.............................F....H
..............Z.............O
.................Y..T..G..C..G..T.......................Y
...........S.....E....T......T.....E
........................B........M...........W
Am I missing something about this? Does this look right? Am I missing a front change due to the formations?
Maybe someone that really understands this system can explain it to me fully. I think I grasp how they count and what they do when they attain enough points to move.
Maybe a little help out, corrections, or confirmation out there?
We will align our linebackers using a point system. They begin in a stack alignment behind the defensive tackles and then <<count the three closest eligible men to the quarterback.
Diagram 1
.............................I
.............................F
....Z.......................O
.................Y..T..G..C..G..T.......................X
..................E....T.......T.....E
...........S...........B......M.................W
In this case, the two backs and the tight end. If the backs are stacked behind the quarterback each backer assigns him 1/2 point, if a man is set to strong side completely the B assigns him one point, if a man is set to the other side the M assigns him one point. In any case, there will never be more than a total of three points assigned. In this formation the B has two points (FB- 1/2 TB- 1/2 TE- 1) and the M has one point (FB- 1/2 TB- 1/2 ).
Our rules are simple. If the B has two points or more, he slides one big step to the strength, otherwise he stays stacked. If the M has 1.5 points or more he slides one big step away from the strength, otherwise he stays stacked. So in this example the M stays stacked and the B slides over (as seen in Diagram 2). We do this because we have found it helps align our linebackers in a more of a power position and in scraping over the top to make plays.
Diagram 2
.............................I
.............................F
....Z.......................O
.................Y..T..G..C..G..T.......................X
..................E....T.......T.....E
...........S........B.........M.................W
Now when the run strength and passing strength are not the same we call this a "bastard" set (Diagram 3). The B will set the front with a Liz call. The front four will align the same, but now the alignments of the inside linebackers are a little different. The B and M both have 1.5 points to their sides. So the BUC linebacker will stay stacked and the MIKE will widen his alignment by a step. The strong safety will set the passing strength with a right call. The strong safety will now play inside leverage of the No. 2 receiver (slot) still about seven yds deep. The weak safety will play 2x7 off the tight end. The free safety will now get 12-14 yards deep over the strong guard. The corners will play same alignment as before.
Diagram #3
.............................F
....Z.......................O..................H
.................Y..T..G..C..G..T.......................X
..................E....T.......T.....E
...........S...........B.........M.................W
THIS ALL LOOKS GOOD BUT I WANT TO have someone check it with some formations NOT listed in the article so I am hoping people who really understand they system can let me know how htings look.
LOOK AT I-Back 22 personnel and Wing-T 21 personnel. Am I using the system correctly as described above (3 closest to the QB)
Pro I Double Tight
.............................I
.............................F
...X........................O
.................Y..T..G..C..G..T..Y
..................E....T......T.....E...W
.............S.........B........M
Wing-T
.............................F....H
..............Z.............O
.................Y..T..G..C..G..T.......................Y
...........S.....E....T......T.....E
........................B........M...........W
Am I missing something about this? Does this look right? Am I missing a front change due to the formations?
Maybe someone that really understands this system can explain it to me fully. I think I grasp how they count and what they do when they attain enough points to move.
Maybe a little help out, corrections, or confirmation out there?