pass rush

[Coach K-LO]

generating a pass rush is key to your pass defense. How do some of you generat enough pass rush from these formations
4-3
3-4
5-2
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using zones
using 'bump-n-run'

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[NEW CASTLE HiTMEN]

Zone blitz! I have my defensive ends drop back into coverage and blitz the two outside linebackers. Another blitz I use is the slot receiver blitz. If the offense has a slot receiver I usually blitz the safety covering him. To cover the slot I send a middle lineback into zone coverage.

[Coach K-LO]

like those ways of getting pressure.....


..... have you ever tried to create a blitz gap .... opposite of creating an running hole where you split the O-line and send in a speed blitzer thru the hole......

[NEW CASTLE HiTMEN]

I have but what ends up happening is a bottle neck. With the style of play my nephew and I use it makes it difficult to do that. Offense pivots then the defense pivots. I like coming from the blindside or delaying a blitz using a zone blit.

Originally Posted by NEW CASTLE HiTMEN

Zone blitz! I have my defensive ends drop back into coverage and blitz the two outside linebackers. Another blitz I use is the slot receiver blitz. If the offense has a slot receiver I usually blitz the safety covering him. To cover the slot I send a middle lineback into zone coverage.

How exactly can the players play zone coverage? I would really like to implement it into my game. Thanx

[Coach K-LO]

zone coverage in done a couple of different ways.

one is to have LB, DB on TTC bases set to either spin or hold in place.
they are positioned on the field somewhere in the areas that the WR will run...just like real....

the other way is a moving zone ..where you allow the Wr to run free while you are shadowing him with safety help coming to cut off the pass.

[NEW CASTLE HiTMEN]

I like to play a Tampa Two. I have the Mike LB drop back deep with safety coverage over the top of the corners but don't get caught playing this coverage on a run.

[Coach K-LO]

yeah, it would be "wholly Moses" up your gut!

mix and match your defense to get the best matchups you want.

now at what point in a zone d do you get to readjust your ttc bases so they dont spin in circles anymore... and how do you get a play to just stand still on the board? i thought someone put that in one of there posts.

[mozeek]

I try and get pressure on the qb from the edges (looper or loopers)...and most times right up the gut via the nose tackle or one of my de's.
recently in the Philly league i have been getting pressure off one edge and the nosetackle....i guess it would depend on my opponents strengths and weaknesses.

The main Key in all this is "putting players in position to make plays" ...that is the best bit of info that Coach K-Lo has given me.