Defend against Single back spread

glennk
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Defend against Single back spread Sept 22, 2004 8:33:27 GMT

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Post by glennk on Sept 22, 2004 8:33:27 GMT

We use a 44 defense with our 7th & 8th graders. Play all zone cover 3. Playing a new team that utilizes a single back with spread out twins to both sides. Any suggestions for coverages. No one has been able to stop there pass. They use alot of slants

TIGER ONE
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Defend against Single back spread Sept 22, 2004 9:09:43 GMT

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Post by TIGER ONE on Sept 22, 2004 9:09:43 GMT

Coach,

I run an empty gun with trips to the frontside and twins to the backside. We kill people who play straight zone. I coach men who have played college and professional football and I'm sure we do a lot of things that would not be allowable(talent wise) with the youngsters. However, imo, if you will line up and play man coverage(bump and run, not turn and run) with inside leverage to destroy their slant package, I think you would do quite well. Good Luck

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glennk
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Defend against Single back spread Sept 22, 2004 11:40:03 GMT

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Post by glennk on Sept 22, 2004 11:40:03 GMT

Coach,

Thank you for the response. Thats what I thought, we have extremely fast D-backs, I'm sure we would be fine in man. I took over a defense that was thrown at all last season and was rated one of the worste, however they finally understand zone coverages. Only 6 completeions in 2 games ... all short with 3 picks. I was reluctant to switch there mind frame to man but I cant see any other way to stop that type of O with a cover 3 or 4.

All they run is slants and fades. I was toying with the OLB's playing half the distance to take away the slant or using them in man with corners and letting the safety roam free in case they decide to run alot

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Defend against Single back spread Sept 22, 2004 12:49:54 GMT

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Post by TIGER ONE on Sept 22, 2004 12:49:54 GMT

Coach,

If they start to run, as you have taken the slant and fade game away from them, revert to your regular base. It will then come down to your guessing correctly when they are going to run or pass as to what defense to be in for that play. At that level, I don't suspect that you hear many audibles from the QB, so just watch their tendencies when they pass, (eyeball the receivers) and do the same when they run. More than likely, at that age they will tip their hand by being not as intense as when they are going to get the ball on a pass play.

JC

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glennk Junior Member Posts: 3	Defend against Single back spread Sept 22, 2004 17:03:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by glennk on Sept 22, 2004 17:03:44 GMT Thanks we just ran it in practice and it worked like a charm

TIGER ONE Senior Member Posts: 6,423	Defend against Single back spread Sept 22, 2004 19:07:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by TIGER ONE on Sept 22, 2004 19:07:34 GMT glennk, Glad it worked well for you. Give them heck this week and win big! Coach Easton
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Defend against Single back spread Sept 27, 2005 10:06:01 GMT

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Post by hhsdc on Sept 27, 2005 10:06:01 GMT

Coach,

Could you explain your bump and run technique to me? We take away the slants hard, but almost to the point where the WR can get a free release upfield. Are your DBs angled or square to the los? What is the depth and what are their rules/though process? Also, what do they do if a WR tries to come inside? Can you please explain the technique and how do you deal w/WRs off the line? We have also worked on a slightly inside shade, square to the LOS bump and run using the hand opposite of the WR release to flatten the route. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Much thanks,

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Post by glennk on Sept 22, 2004 8:33:27 GMT

Post by TIGER ONE on Sept 22, 2004 9:09:43 GMT

Post by glennk on Sept 22, 2004 11:40:03 GMT

Post by TIGER ONE on Sept 22, 2004 12:49:54 GMT

Post by glennk on Sept 22, 2004 17:03:44 GMT

Post by TIGER ONE on Sept 22, 2004 19:07:34 GMT

Post by hhsdc on Sept 27, 2005 10:06:01 GMT

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