3-4 Attack Defense 6/7
Man Pressures
vs.
Shotgun Spread Offense
Jason Bornn
Saugus High School, CA
jbornn@hartdistrict.org
6/7 Man Pressure
Why do we use 6/7 Man 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 downs
•As long as you understand the concept, you can send
any six or seven players you want, ie. Variety
•It’s one of the reasons why you run a 3-4!!!
COVERAGE
Understanding the Coverage
Zero 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 Concept
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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Basic Concept
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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BLITZING
SMashR Black
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SoWeR Black
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MoWeR Black
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WaMS Black
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Crazy Black (+1 Concept)
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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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