3-4 Attack Defense 3-4 Attack Defense 6/7 Man Pressures6/7 Man Pressures

vs.vs.Shotgun Spread Shotgun Spread

OffenseOffenseJason BornnJason Bornn

Saugus High School, CASaugus High School, CA

jbornn@hartdistrict.orgjbornn@hartdistrict.org

6/7 Man 6/7 Man PressurePressure

Why do we use 6/7 Man Why do we use 6/7 Man Pressure?Pressure?

•Places stress on the Offensive Protection•Offense is forced to keep RB in the backfield•QB has very little time to get the ball off•Attack protections/weak pass blockers•Great for run and pass downsGreat for run and pass downs•As long as you understand the concept, As long as you understand the concept, you can send any six or seven players you you can send any six or seven players you want, ie. Varietywant, ie. Variety•It’s one of the reasons why you run a 3-4!!!It’s one of the reasons why you run a 3-4!!!

COVERAGCOVERAGEE

Understanding the CoverageUnderstanding the CoverageZero Coverage

1. You will ensure that the #1 and #2 receivers are covered

2. You will “Spy” the RB for release based on Blitz called

Basic ConceptBasic Concept

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Zero Coverage vs. 2x2 Set

CB’s will cover #1’s, Safeties will cover #2’s, LB’s/DL will account for #3

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Zero Coverage vs. 3x1 Set

CB’s will cover #1’s, Safeties will cover #2 and #3, LB’s/DL will account for #2 in the Backfield

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•QB only gets 1.8 seconds to throw the ball

•Stance- Two-point stance head-up 2-gapping on the man in front of you

•Attack the man in front of you – read pass run

•Run- react to the ball carrier

•Pass- If your man blocks you, drop to help w/ nearest pass threat

•If your man does not block, rush the QB through the RB

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