Robber Coverage in the 4-2-5

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After asking for suggestions for the 4-2-5 Defense manual, I had one that stuck out. Robber coverage is a coverage that I knew, but never quite understood. So after a little research on Robber Coverage, and a little adaptation to what makes sense to me – and have done in the past – here is my take on Robber Coverage out of the 4-2-5.I have used a variation of Robber coverage in the Quarters coverage used with the 4-3 Defense. The primary difference was using a 2-high safety defense to rob both sides, as opposed to a 1-high safety robbing one side. Some of my take on the Robber out of two-high is going to be skewed by my previous use in the 2-high look, I’m sure. [Read more...]

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The 3 Basic Elements of the 4-2-5 Defense

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The 4-2-5 Defense is an extremely versatile and effective defense. You can do almost anything out of this front, from stuffing a power running game to running with the Spread. The 4-2-5, which is the same as the 4-4-3 Defense (only the 2 outside linebackers are called safeties, so the numbers get moved), is an extremely flexible and defense that can be as simple or as complex as you want to make it.I’ve said before on this blog that, even though I believe strongly that the 4-3 Defense is the most adaptable and effective for any offense, I would run the 4-2-5 in a lot of situations. I would run the 4-2-5 if I took over a program in, lets say, July, and had little time to get it ready. I would also run the 4-2-5 at any level lower than JV and Varsity High School football. [Read more...]

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Defeating Blocks on the Defensive Line

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The Defensive Line is not just about getting off the ball first. If all we ever taught was that, we would constantly be getting up field. Trap blocks would destroy us. Defensive Linemen have to recognize the action of their Offensive Line key and react accordingly.

In an even front, a 3-Technique lineman, aligned on the outside shade of the Offensive Guard, will face the following blocks:

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Coaching Outside Linebackers to Contain the Run

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The hardest position on the field for most defenses is the Outside Linebacker. In a typical 8-man Front, such as the 3-5-3 or 4-2-5 defenses, these players have dual responsibilities.

Responsibility

The Outside Linebacker is primarily responsible for containing the run, forcing the ball carrier to turn back inside on edge runs. He can also force the ball carrier to bubble and work laterally to the sideline, allowing pursuit to get there to help.The second responsibility for the OLB is to cover the flats on the pass. Typically, 8-man fronts are going to be running Cover 3 as the base coverage. [Read more...]

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Dominating Football Defense with the Zone Blitz eBook

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Dominating Football Defense with the Zone Blitz eBook was made available to Football-Defense.com subscribers last week, and is now being introduced on the blog. I’ve sold a lot of them, and so far, nothing but positive feedback on the book! Thanks guys!

It has been 8 months in the making, but Football-Defense.com proudly announces that Dominating Football Defense with the Zone Blitz eBook is available!I am really excited to offer this eBook to you. I have worked hard to create a short but comprehensive guide to using zone blitzes in your defensive package. [Read more...]

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