Post by Oneback on Jun 18, 2014 13:46:13 GMT
QB ATTACKING COVER 3
BASIC PHILOSOPHY:
There are two basic approaches to attacking zone coverages. Both involve stretching zones. A vertical stretch would involve using patterns that utilize 3 receivers in a zone stretch from the L.O.S. to the goal line. A horizontal stretch would involve using patterns that utilize receivers in a zone stretch from the formation to the sideline. We would prefer to stay to the callside, getting 3 receivers on 3 defenders. The coverage dictates exactly what we will do with the ball but when reading callside we generally stay callside. If we were to work back behind the coverage we might be throwing into a 3 on 2 situation with the defense having the edge. If we are able to predict the coverage then putting the callside away from the strength of the coverage would be our plan (since our "base" 2x2 sets are so balanced — we can easily get 3 out to either side) The burden to get open is usually put on the 3 receivers out callside. THINK POSITIVE GAIN!
QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED:
1. Can we read Cover 3 coming in our P.S.L.?
2. What release is best for WR's (If "Cloud" rotation).
3. What force do they prefer ("Sky" or "Cloud")? Will WR split determine that change?
4. Does S/S do a good job of getting to deep outside when in "Cloud"?
5. Can H or Y get an inside release? If not does OLB ride te outside release hard?
6. How hard does MLB drop away from call? Is there a lane between MLB & SLB (or WLB if going to other side)?
7. Does F/S do a good job of getting to the deep middle?
8. Can we read S/S's alignment position as an indicator?
9. Can we read F/S's alignment position as an indicator?
10. How do they support the run in Cover 3 away from the strength of the coverage?
11. Are the LB'ers deep droppers or do they hang close to the RB?
12. Will a specific formation draw a strong zone?
13. How deep do our WR's have to get to eventually force the corners into a man technique?
14. Are we better off running the RB upfield in flare control or keeping him behind the L.O.S.?
15. Which direction is our best screen direction — RT/LT STR/WK?
16. If S/S force ("Sky"), how does S/S play his technique?
17. Is MLB a good first indicator of what the coverage is going to be?
18. If "Cloud", how aggressive does the corner play, and what technique does he employ?
BASIC PHILOSOPHY:
There are two basic approaches to attacking zone coverages. Both involve stretching zones. A vertical stretch would involve using patterns that utilize 3 receivers in a zone stretch from the L.O.S. to the goal line. A horizontal stretch would involve using patterns that utilize receivers in a zone stretch from the formation to the sideline. We would prefer to stay to the callside, getting 3 receivers on 3 defenders. The coverage dictates exactly what we will do with the ball but when reading callside we generally stay callside. If we were to work back behind the coverage we might be throwing into a 3 on 2 situation with the defense having the edge. If we are able to predict the coverage then putting the callside away from the strength of the coverage would be our plan (since our "base" 2x2 sets are so balanced — we can easily get 3 out to either side) The burden to get open is usually put on the 3 receivers out callside. THINK POSITIVE GAIN!
QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED:
1. Can we read Cover 3 coming in our P.S.L.?
2. What release is best for WR's (If "Cloud" rotation).
3. What force do they prefer ("Sky" or "Cloud")? Will WR split determine that change?
4. Does S/S do a good job of getting to deep outside when in "Cloud"?
5. Can H or Y get an inside release? If not does OLB ride te outside release hard?
6. How hard does MLB drop away from call? Is there a lane between MLB & SLB (or WLB if going to other side)?
7. Does F/S do a good job of getting to the deep middle?
8. Can we read S/S's alignment position as an indicator?
9. Can we read F/S's alignment position as an indicator?
10. How do they support the run in Cover 3 away from the strength of the coverage?
11. Are the LB'ers deep droppers or do they hang close to the RB?
12. Will a specific formation draw a strong zone?
13. How deep do our WR's have to get to eventually force the corners into a man technique?
14. Are we better off running the RB upfield in flare control or keeping him behind the L.O.S.?
15. Which direction is our best screen direction — RT/LT STR/WK?
16. If S/S force ("Sky"), how does S/S play his technique?
17. Is MLB a good first indicator of what the coverage is going to be?
18. If "Cloud", how aggressive does the corner play, and what technique does he employ?