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GRAY COVERAGE
Gray Coverage is a 4 Under 3 Deep Concept. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds
of the field. There will be either 4 underneath defenders playing zone.
COVERAGE RULES:
CB = Outside Deep Thirds FS = Middle Deep Thirds DOGS = Curl-Flat
LB COVERAGE Rules:
Final 3: Read the release of #3.
#3 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 3.
#3 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 3.
#3 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
Final 2: Read the release of #2. (vs. Doubles)
#2 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 2.
#2 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 2.#2 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
3 Hole: (vs. Trips and 2 Backs)
LB away from Trips will play 3 Hole. Spot Drop over the center of formation about 12
yards deep. Get Head on a Swivel looking for anything crossing.
N EE
M BB DD
C
F
C
Curl-flatCurl-flat
Outside Thirds Outside Thirds
Middle Thirds
Final 3Final 2
1
23
2
1
Ex. Mike Strong Gray
Gray vs. Doubles
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N EE
M BB DD
C
F
C
Curl-flatCurl-flat
Outside Thirds Outside Thirds
Middle Thirds
Final 3
12
3
Ex. Bob Strong Gray (4-Man Pressure)
2
1
3 Hole
Gray vs. Trips
N EE
M BB DD
C
F
CCurl-flat
Curl-flat
Outside Thirds Outside Thirds
Middle Thirds
Final 3
12
3
Ex. Dog Whip Gray (4-Man Pressure)
21
Final 2
Gray with a Dog Blitz (I’m Gone Call by the Dog)
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GREEN COVERAGE
Green Coverage is a 3 Under 3 Deep Concept. There will be 3 defenders in the deep
thirds of the field. There will be 3 underneath defenders playing zone.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = Outside Deep Thirds FS = Middle Deep Thirds DOGS = Curl-Flat
LB COVERAGE RULES:
Final 3: Read the Release of #3.
#3 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 3.
#3 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 3.
#3 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
N EE
M BB DD
C
F
C
Curl-flatCurl-flat
Outside Thirds Outside Thirds
Middle Thirds
Final 3
1
23
2
1
Ex. Falcon Strong Green
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GOLD COVERAGE
Gold Coverage is a 3 Under 3 Deep Concept. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds
of the field. There will be 3 underneath defenders. The difference between Gold and
Green is that we will give a Cover 2 Pre Snap Alignment. Free Safety will go to the WR
strength. The FS will make a WR strength call (ROGER/LUCY). Dog away from the FS
will make an I’m Back Call to LB’s. LB’s will Shift Alignment to the I’m Back Call. OnSnap, everyone goes back to original position and responsibility of play call.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = Outside Deep Thirds FS = Middle Deep Thirds DOGS = Curl-Flat
LB COVERAGE RULES:
Final 3: Read the release of #3.
#3 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 3.#3 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 3.
#3 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
N EE
M BB D
D
C
F
C
Curl-flatCurl-flat
Outside Thirds Outside Thirds
Middle Thirds
Final 3
12
3
Ex. Blast Gold (5-Man Pressure)
2
1
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RED COVERAGE
Red Coverage is a 3 Deep Concept. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the
field. There will be either 3 underneath defenders or 4 underneath defenders based on the
type of pressure we are bringing. Red will tell the DB’s to give a pre-snap cover 2 look.
Red will tell the FS to go to the WR strength. FS will make a Roger or Lucy call. The FS
will play curl to flat on that side. The dog away from the free safety will make an I’m
Gone Call to the LB’s and will spin to the deep middle thirds of the field. LB’s will shiftto the I’m Gone Call. The Bat to the I’m Gone Call will play Curl to Flat.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = Outside Thirds FS = Curl-Flat DOGS = Blitz or Middle Thirds
LB COVERAGE RULES
4-Man Pressure (Dog √):
BAT (I’m Gone Call) = Curl-FlatMIKE= Final 2 or 3 Hole
BAT = Final 3
5-Man Pressure (Storm √):
BAT (I’m Gone Call) = Curl-Flat
MIKE = Blitz or Final 3
BAT = Blitz or Final 3
Final 3:
#3 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 3.#3 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 3.
#3 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
Final 2: Read the release of #2. (vs. Doubles)
#2 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 2.
#2 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 2.
#2 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
3 Hole: (vs. Trips)
LB away from Trips will play 3 Hole. Spot Drop over the center of formation about 12
yards deep. Get Head on a Swivel looking for anything crossing.
Curl-Flat: Read Release of 2 to 1.
#2 Outside Release: Get under #1 now and Leverage the Flat.
#2 Vertical Release: Attack #2 with Inside Leverage. Get Eyes on #1. If #1 goes vertical
use trail technique on #2. If #1 comes insides or stops attack #1.
#2 Inside Release: Get underneath #1 and Leverage the Flat.
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N EE
M BB D
D
C
F
C
Curl-flatCurl-flat
Outside Thirds Outside Thirds
Middle Thirds
Final 3
123
Ex. Cyclone √ Red (5-Man Pressure)
2
1
N EE
M BB D
D F
C
Curl-flat Curl-flat
Outside Thirds
Middle Thirds
Final 3Final 2
1
23
2
1
Ex. Dog √ Red (4-Man Pressure)
C
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RED CLOUD COVERAGE
Red Cloud Coverage is a 3 Deep Concept. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of
the field. There will be 4 underneath defenders based on the type of pressure we are
bringing. Red Cloud tells the FS to make a Lucy or Roger call to the WR strength. The
FS will then play Outside Thirds to that Side. The Dog away from the FS will Spin and
Play Middle Thirds and will make an I’m Gone call to the LBs. The LB’s will shift to theI’m Gone call. The LB to that side will play Curl-Flat. The Dog to the FS will play the
Curl. The CB to the side of FS will play the Flat.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = Flat or Outside Thirds FS = Outside Thirds DOGS = Curl or Middle Thirds
LB COVERAGE RULES:
4-Man Pressure (Bob √, Buck √ , Mike Strong / Weak):
BAT (I’m Gone Call) = Curl-Flat
MIKE= Final 3 or Blitz
BAT = Final 3 or Blitz
5-Man Pressure (Bird √ Spy):
BATS (I’m Gone Call) = Curl-Flat
MIKE = Blitz
BAT = Blitz
Final 3:
#3 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 3.
#3 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 3.
#3 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
Curl-Flat: Read Release of 2 to 1.
#2 Outside Release: Get under #1 now and Leverage the Flat.
#2 Vertical Release: Attack #2 with Inside Leverage. Get Eyes on #1. If #1 goes vertical
use trail technique on #2. If #1 comes insides or stops attack #1.
#2 Inside Release: Get underneath #1 and Leverage the Flat.
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N EE
M BB D
D
C
F
C
Curl-flat
Curl
Outside Thirds
Outside ThirdsMiddle Thirds
Hole
123
Ex. Hawk √ Spy Red Cloud (5-Man Pressure)
2
1
N EE
M BB D
D F
C
Curl-flat Curl
Outside Thirds
Middle Thirds
Final 3
1
23
2
1
Ex. Bob √ Red Cloud (4-Man Pressure)
C
Outside Thirds
Flat
Flat
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RED X COVERAGE
Red X Coverage is a 3 Deep Concept. There will be 3 defenders in the deep thirds of the
field. There will be 3 underneath defenders based on the type of pressure we are bringing.
Red X tells the FS to make a Lucy or Roger call to the WR strength. The FS will then
play Final 3 behind the LB’s that Blitz. The Dog away from the FS will Spin and Play
Middle Thirds and will make an I’m Gone call to the LBs. The LB’s will shift to the I’mGone call. The LB to that side will play Curl-Flat. The Dog to the FS will play the Curl-
Flat.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = Outside Thirds FS = Final 3 or Blitz DOGS = Curl-Flat or Middle Thirds
LB COVERAGE RULES:
5-Man Pressure (Bird):
Bat (I’m Gone Call) = Curl-Flat
5-Man Pressure (Weapons):
Bat (I’m Gone Call) = Curl-Flat
Bat or Mike = Final 3
Final 3:
#3 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 3.
#3 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 3.
#3 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
Curl-Flat: Read Release of 2 to 1.
#2 Outside Release: Get under #1 now and Leverage the Flat.
#2 Vertical Release: Attack #2 with Inside Leverage. Get Eyes on #1. If #1 goes vertical
use trail technique on #2. If #1 comes insides or stops attack #1.
#2 Inside Release: Get underneath #1 and Leverage the Flat.
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N EE
M BB D
D
C
F
C
Curl-flat Curl-Flat
Outside Thirds
Outside ThirdsMiddle Thirds
Final 3
123
Ex. Sabre Check Red X (5-Man Pressure)
2
1
N EE
M BB D
D
F
C
Curl-flat Curl-Flat
Outside Thirds
Middle Thirds
Final 3
1
23
2
1
Ex. Hawk Check Red X (5-Man Pressure)
C
Outside Thirds
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ORANGE COVERAGE
Orange Coverage is a 4 Deep Concept. There will be 4 Defenders defending the deep
quarters of the field. There will be 3 underneath defenders based on the type of pressure
we will be bringing. The FS will make a Lucy or Roger call to the WR Strength. The Dog
away from the FS will make an I’m Gone Call to the LB’s. The LB’s will shift to the I’m
Gone Call. The LB will play curl-flat to that side.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = Quarters FS = Quarters DOGS = Quarters or Curl-Flat
LB COVERAGE RULES:
4-Man Pressure (Bob √, Buck √ , Mike Strong / Weak):
BAT (I’m Gone Call) = Curl-Flat
MIKE = Final 3 or Blitz
BAT = Final 3 or Blitz
5-Man Pressure (Bird √ Spy):
BAT (I’m Gone Call) = Curl-Flat
MIKE = Blitz
BAT = Blitz
Final 3:
#3 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 3.
#3 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 3.
#3 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
Curl-Flat: Read Release of 2 to 1.
#2 Outside Release: Get under #1 now and Leverage the Flat.
#2 Vertical Release: Attack #2 with Inside Leverage. Get Eyes on #1. If #1 goes vertical
use trail technique on #2. If #1 comes insides or stops attack #1.
#2 Inside Release: Get underneath #1 and Leverage the Flat.
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N EE
M BB D
D
C
F
C
Curl-flat Curl-Flat
Hole
123
Ex. Eagle √ Spy Orange (5-Man Pressure)
2
1
N EE
M BB D
D F
C
Curl-flat Curl-Flat
Final 3
1
23
2
1
Ex. Buck √ Orange (4-Man Pressure)
C
Quarters
Quarters Quarters
Quarters
Quarters
Quarters Quarters
Quarters
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YELLOW COVERAGE
Yellow Coverage is a 2 Deep Concept. There will be 2 Defenders defending the deep
halves of the field. There will be 4 underneath defenders based on the type of pressure we
will be bringing. The FS will make a Roger or Lucy call to the WR Strength. The Dog
away from the FS will make an I’m Gone Call to the LB’s. The LB’s will shift to the I’m
Gone Call. The LB will play curl to that side.
Note: Vs. Trips. Coverage could roll to Quarter Quarter Halves vs 3 Vertical. Backside
Bat would become a Curl-Flat Player vs. Trips.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = Soft Flat FS = Deep Halves DOGS = Deep Halves or Curl
LB COVERAGE RULES:
3-Man Pressure (Jacks)
BAT (I’m Gone Call) = Final 2
MIKE = 3 Hole
BAT = Final 3
4-Man Pressure (Bob √, Buck √ , Mike Strong / Weak):
BAT (I’m Gone Call) = Final 2
MIKE = Final 3 or Blitz
BAT = Final 3 or Blitz
Final 3:
#3 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 3.
#3 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 3.
#3 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
Final 2: Read the release of #2.
#2 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 2.
#2 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 2.
#2 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
3 Hole: Spot Drop over the center of formation about 12 yards deep. Get Head on a
Swivel looking for anything crossing.
Curl-Flat: Read Release of 2 to 1. (BACKSIDE BAT VS TRIPS)
#2 Outside Release: Get under #1 now and Leverage the Flat.
#2 Vertical Release: Attack #2 with Inside Leverage. Get Eyes on #1. If #1 goes vertical
use trail technique on #2. If #1 comes insides or stops attack #1.
#2 Inside Release: Get underneath #1 and Leverage the Flat.
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TAMPA 3Tampa 3 is 4 or 5 Under 3 Deep Concept. The CB’s will play a Hard 2 and take care of
the Flats. The Dogs will play loose and take care of the outside Thirds. The FS will play
the Middle Third of the Field.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = Flat FS = Middle Thirds DOGS = Outside Thirds
LB COVERAGE RULES:
BAT = Final 3 MIKE = 3 Hole or Blitz BAT = Final 2
Final 3:
#3 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 3.
#3 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 3.
#3 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
Final 2: Read the release of #2.
#2 Outside Release: Get Depth and Width on Drop and take Inside Leverage on Final 2.
#2 Vertical Release: Attack with Inside Leverage, Collision and look outside for Final 2.
#2 Inside Release: Use Backpedal to gain depth to take away Deeper Drags and Digs.
3 Hole: Spot Drop over the center of formation about 12 yards deep. Get Head on a
Swivel looking for anything crossing.
N EE
M BB
DDC
F
C
FlatFlat
Outside Thirds Outside Thirds
Middle Thirds
Final 3
12
Ex. JACKS TAMPA 2
2
1
3 Hole
Final 2
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COVER 1
Cover 1 is a Man Free Concept. Everyone will have a man and one defender will be free
in the deep post. Linebackers must communicate with one another to who has #3 or the
RB. Man to Man is important in that you can not allow an inside release. If the offense
gives a trips formation the FS will check spin and roll down take #3 man to man. The dog
away from the check spin will spin to the middle of the field on the snap.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = #1 FS = Free or #3 (vs. Trips) DOGS = #2 or Spin (vs. Trips)
LB COVERAGE RULES:
4-Man Pressure (Bob, Buck, Mike):
1 RB RULE: Banjo RB
2 RB RULE: Banjo #3
5-Man Pressure (Ammo, Bird):
1 RB RULE: Man RB
2 RB RULE: Man #3
BANJO: This is a term used by the LB’s to help in determining who has #3 or RB man to
man and who will play the Rat technique. This term is used when we are only bringing
one LB on a blitz and we leave two for coverage.
RAT TECHNIQUE:
Drop off of #3 if LB does not have a man. Get to 10 yards depth and Square Shoulders tothe Final Three. Do Not allow an inside route by anyone.
MAN TECHNIQUE: Aiming Point is Inside Hip of RB
Inside Route: Deny the Inside Release and Route. Use the outside foot and hand to attack
Receiver. Once the inside route has been denied, the LB can use his inside hand to wall
the receiver to the outside.
Vertical Route: Attack with Inside Leverage to the Inside Ear Hole of Receiver Stay
Tight and Underneath the Receiver. Play the Receiver’s Eyes and Hands.
Outside Route: Engage with Inside Leverage. Accelerate and Run the more the Receiver
widens. Put Body between the QB and Receiver. If Receiver feet chops LB slow feet and
chop and be ready to accelerate.
No Route: Go Attack and engage your man to take away any screen attempt.
Note: Can Call Cover 1 Fly. This is a change-up that allows the dog to travel to Trips
and the Free Safety will play the middle of the field.
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N EE
M BB DD
C
F
C
12
3
Ex. Mike Weak 1 (4-Man Pressure) vs. 1 RB
21
N EE
M BB DD
F
C
1
23
2
1
Ex. Mike Weak 1 (4-Man Pressure) vs. 2 RB’s
C
RAT
RAT
Note: Banjo Call
by the LB’s
Note: Banjo Call
by the LB’s
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N EE
M BB DD
C
F
C
123
Ex. Fire Slant 1 (5-Man Pressure) vs. 1 RB
2
1
N EE
M BB DD
F
C
1
23
2
1
Ex. Smoke Pinch 1 (5-Man Pressure) vs. 2 RBs
C
Note: FS makes
check spin call
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BLACK COVERAGE
Black Coverage is a Man to Man Concept. This Coverage is used when we are blitzing a
Dog or a Dog and a LB and we want to play Man to Man behind it. This coverage is a full
man concept and there is no post player. It is important you keep inside leverage on your
man and close the distance between you and your man. Dog will Travel if Trips is to the
Blitz side.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = #1 FS = #2 or #3 (vs. Trips) DOGS = #2 or Blitz
LB COVERAGE RULES:
4-Man Pressure (Dog):
1-Back Rule: Trio RB
2-Back Rule: Trio #3
5-Man Pressure (Storm):
1-Back Rule: Banjo RB
2-Back Rule: Banjo #3
BANJO: This is a term used by the LB’s to help in determining who has #3 or RB man to
man and who will play the Rat technique. This term is used when we are only bringing
one LB on a blitz and we leave two for coverage.
TRIO: This term is used by LB’s when the Dog is the only one blitzing. There are 3 LB’s
left for one receiver. One LB will have the receiver and the other two will play Rat tech-
nique.
RAT TECHNIQUE:
Drop off of #3 if LB does not have a man. Get to 10 yards depth and Square Shoulders to
the Final Three. Do Not allow an inside route by anyone.
MAN TECHNIQUE: Aiming Point is Inside Hip of RB
Inside Route: Deny the Inside Release and Route. Use the outside foot and hand to attack
Receiver. Once the inside route has been denied, the LB can use his inside hand to wall
the receiver to the outside.
Vertical Route: Attack with Inside Leverage to the Inside Ear Hole of Receiver Stay
Tight and Underneath the Receiver. Play the Receiver’s Eyes and Hands.
Outside Route: Engage with Inside Leverage. Accelerate and Run the more the Receiver
widens. Put Body between the QB and Receiver. If Receiver feet chops LB slow feet and
chop and be ready to accelerate.
No Route: Go Attack and engage your man to take away any screen attempt.
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N EE
M BBD
D
CF
C
12
3
Ex. Dog Slant Black (4-Man Pressure) vs 1 RB
21
N EE
M BB DD
F C
1
23
2
1
Ex. Dog Slant Black (4-Man Pressure) vs. 2 RBs
CRAT
RAT
Note: Trio Call
by the LB’s
Note: Trio Call
by the LB’s
RAT
RAT
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N EE
M BB DD
C
F
C
123
Ex. Thunder Whip Black (5-Man Pressure) vs. 1 RB
2
1
N EE
M BB DD
F
C
1
23
2
1
Ex. Cyclone Whip Black (5-Man Pressure) vs. 2 RBs
C
RAT
Note: Dog Travels to Trips
if the other dog is hot to
that side.
RAT
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BROWN COVERAGE
Brown Coverage is a Man to Man Concept with 6-Man Pressure. This Coverage is used
when we are blitzing a Dog and 2 LBs and we want to play Man to Man behind it. There
is only one LB left for Man coverage. This coverage is a full man concept and there is no
post player. It is important you keep inside leverage on your man and close the distance
between you and your man. Dog will Travel if Trips is to the Blitz side.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = #1 FS = #2 or #3 (vs. Trips) DOGS = #2 or Blitz
LB COVERAGE RULES:
6-Man Pressure (Storm):
1-Back Rule: Man RB
2-Back Rule: Man #3
MAN TECHNIQUE: Aiming Point is Inside Hip of RB
Inside Route: Deny the Inside Release and Route. Use the outside foot and hand to attack
Receiver. Once the inside route has been denied, the LB can use his inside hand to wall
the receiver to the outside.
Vertical Route: Attack with Inside Leverage to the Inside Ear Hole of Receiver Stay
Tight and Underneath the Receiver. Play the Receiver’s Eyes and Hands.
Outside Route: Engage with Inside Leverage. Accelerate and Run the more the Receiver
widens. Put Body between the QB and Receiver. If Receiver feet chops LB slow feet and
chop and be ready to accelerate.
No Route: Go Attack and engage your man to take away any screen attempt.
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N EE
M BB DD
C
F
C
123
Ex. Falcon Strong Dog Brown (6-Man Pressure) vs. 1 RB
2
1
N EE
M BB DD
F
C
1
23
2
1
Ex. Tornado Brown (6-Man Pressure) vs. 2 RBs
C
RAT
Note: Dog Travels to Trips
if the other dog is hot to
that side.
RAT
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BLUE COVERAGE
Blue Coverage is a Man to Man Concept. This man to man coverage is used when all of
the LB’s are hot. The FS, Dogs, CB’s will take care of the receivers. Blue will be run with
the Bird package. Blue will tell the LB that is normally not hot in the Bird package that
he will blitz the open B gap.
RULES:
CB = #1 FS = #3 DOGS = #2
6-Man Pressure (BIRD + LB in B Gap):
BATS = Blitz MIKE = Blitz
N EE
M BB DD
FC
1
22
3
1
C
Ex. Eagle Whip Blue (6-Man Pressure)
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0 COVERAGE
Zero Coverage is a Man to Man Concept. This coverage is called when we want both dogs
to blitz. The dogs will be hot as long there are two backs in the backfield. If the offense
comes out in One Back we will check to Smoke Pinch 1.
DB COVERAGE RULES:
CB = #1 FS = #2 DOGS = Blitz
LB COVERAGE RULES:
5-Man Pressure (Dig Pinch and Dig Switch):
2-Back Rule: Deuce
1-Back Rule: Bats Blitz Mike Man RB
DEUCE:
This term is used by LB’s when the Dogs are the ones blitzing. There are 3 LB’s left for
two RB’s. Two LB’s will have the two RB’s and the other one will play Rat technique.
RAT TECHNIQUE:
Drop off of #3 if LB does not have a man. Get to 10 yards depth and Square Shoulders to
the Final Three. Do Not allow an inside route by anyone.
MAN vs. #3 or #2: Aiming Points is the inside Hip.
Inside Route: Deny the Inside Release and Route. Use the outside foot and hand to attack
Receiver. Once the inside route has been denied, the LB can use his inside hand to wall
the receiver to the outside.
Vertical Route: Attack with Inside Leverage to the Inside Ear Hole of Receiver Stay
Tight and Underneath the Receiver. Play the Receiver’s Eyes and Hands.
Outside Route: Engage with Inside Leverage. Accelerate and Run the more the Receiver
widens. Put Body between the QB and Receiver. If Receiver feet chops LB slow feet and
chop and be ready to accelerate.
No Route: Go Attack and engage your man to take away any screen attempt.
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N EE
M BB
D
DC F
C
123
Ex. Dig Pinch Zero (5-Man Pressure)
2
1
N EE
M BB
DD
FC
1
23
2
1
Ex. Dig Pinch Zero (5-Man Pressure)
CRAT
Note: Check Smoke Pinch
1 vs. One Back.
N EE
M BB D
D
C
F
C
1
2
3
2
1
Ex. Dig Pinch Zero (5-Man Pressure)
Note: Check Smoke Pinch
1 vs. 1 RB.