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46 (BEAR) Defensive Pressure Scheme: (J. Lewis)
46 (BEAR) Defensive Pressure Scheme: (J. Lewis)
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Name: The 46 PRESSURE Philosophy:
Play Description:
Designed around a simple concept: Pressure wins
games. Pressure defense is not a rigid concept. It is a
sound and flexible concept with specific rules
established to guarantee its integrity in all possible
situations.
{AT ITS FUNDAMENTAL CORE, THIS DEFENSE IS
GEARED TO SHUT DOWN THE RUN GAME}
Scouting Notes:
The DB's work in unison while carrying out their
assignments with a fool proof system of executing their
Man & Zone scheme.
This system incorporates Land Mark drops within its
Zones but also has built in Pattern Reading Rules that
allow the 2ndary distinct advantages when pressuring
the Zones.
Scouting Notes:
Key Principles To Greatness:
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Scouting Notes:
Jayhawk Adjustment is called by the MLB. The Rover
adjusts while the mike replaces him at his original
position. The Jack Backer backs up to replace the MLB
original position.
Scouting Notes:
Jayhawk Adjustment is called by the MLB. The Rover
adjusts while the mike replaces him at his original
position. The Jack Backer backs up to replace the MLB
original position.
Scouting Notes:
Jayhawk Adjustment is called by the MLB. The Rover
adjusts while the mike replaces him at his original
position. The Jack Backer backs up to replace the MLB
original position.
Scouting Notes:
Jayhawk Adjustment is called by the MLB. The Rover
adjusts while the mike replaces him at his original
position. The Jack Backer backs up to replace the MLB
original position.
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Scouting Notes:
Jayhawk Adjustment is called by the MLB. The Rover
adjusts while the mike replaces him at his original
position. The Jack Backer backs up to replace the MLB
original position.
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Scouting Notes:
Jayhawk Adjustment is called by the MLB. The Rover
adjusts while the mike replaces him at his original
position. The Jack Backer backs up to replace the MLB
original position.
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Play Description:
MAN FREE:
This is the maximum amount of pressure you can get
against a Pro style formation with a 'Single' High
Defender.
Scouting Notes:
Inside/Outside shade over the TE Press until TE
releases. If TE outside release BB is to MAN him. If TE
release inside the JB (OLB) is to MAN him.
MLB & ROV. Have 1st Back to release to their side. If no back release they
are to pressure the pocket and 'Hug' the Back.
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Play Description:
MAN FREE:
This is the maximum amount of pressure you can get
against a Pro style formation with a 'Single' High
Defender.
Scouting Notes:
Inside/Outside shade over the TE Press until TE
releases. If TE outside release BB is to MAN him. If TE
release inside the JB (OLB) is to MAN him.
MLB & ROV. Have 1st Back to release to their side. If no back release they
are to pressure the pocket and 'Hug' the Back.
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Play Description:
MAN FREE:
This is the maximum amount of pressure you can get
against a Pro style formation with a 'Single' High
Defender.
Scouting Notes:
Inside/Outside shade over the TE Press until TE
releases. If TE outside release BB is to MAN him. If TE
release inside the JB (OLB) is to MAN him.
MLB & ROV. Have 1st Back to release to their side. If no back release they
are to pressure the pocket and 'Hug' the Back.
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Play Description:
MAN FREE:
This is the maximum amount of pressure you can get
against a Pro style formation with a 'Single' High
Defender.
Scouting Notes:
MIKE LINEBACKER: Call Out JAYHAWK Adjustment.
SLOT DB's collision the route at 5 yards, try to prevent inside route. If SLOT
Receiver release upfield they are to execute a Trail technique, allowing for
over the top help from the F/S.
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Play Description:
MAN/ZONE COMBO:
This is the maximum amount of coverage you can get
against a Pro style formation with a 'Single' High
Defender.
Scouting Notes:
Strongside & Weakside EMOL Speed Rush the QB
Keeping Containment. If RB Swing release to EMOL
side he is to stop rushing the QB and pick up the Swing
Man.
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Play Description:
MAN/ZONE COMBO:
This is the maximum amount of coverage you can get
against a Pro style formation with a 'Single' High
Defender.
Scouting Notes:
Strongside & Weakside EMOL Speed Rush the QB
Keeping Containment. If RB Swing release to EMOL
side he is to stop rushing the QB and pick up the Swing
Man.
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Play Description:
MAN/ZONE COMBO:
This is the maximum amount of coverage you can get
against a Pro style formation with a 'Single' High
Defender.
Scouting Notes:
Strongside & Weakside EMOL Speed Rush the QB
Keeping Containment. If RB Swing release to EMOL
side he is to stop rushing the QB and pick up the Swing
Man.
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Play Description:
MAN/ZONE COMBO:
This is the maximum amount of coverage you can get
against a Pro style formation with a 'Single' High
Defender.
Scouting Notes:
Strongside & Weakside EMOL Speed Rush the QB
Keeping Containment. If RB Swing release to EMOL
side he is to stop rushing the QB and pick up the Swing
Man.
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Play Description:
ZONE:
In ZONE our drop Defenders work in unison while
executing their Drops. To maximize our Zone Pressure
scheme we couple our Land Mark Drop Rules with #2
Man Read Rules.
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
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Play Description:
ZONE:
In ZONE our drop Defenders work in unison while
executing their Drops. To maximize our Zone Pressure
scheme we couple our Land Mark Drop Rules with #2
Man Read Rules.
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
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Play Description:
KEY NOTES:
Whenever we're in ZONE Coverage our Underneath
Droppers must never chase Crossing Routes. Whenever
theirs a Crossing route within a 5 yard area we must
collision it.
Shallow Crossing Routes usually indicate a 2nd.
Crossing Route that is more dangerous.
Scouting Notes:
PASS RUSHERS: Always Make An Effort To Deflect
Passes Whenever You Can't Get To The QB...
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Play Description:
KEY NOTES:
Whenever we're in ZONE Coverage our Underneath
Droppers must never chase Crossing Routes. Whenever
theirs a Crossing route within a 5 yard area we must
collision it.
Shallow Crossing Routes usually indicate a 2nd.
Crossing Route that is more dangerous.
Scouting Notes:
PASS RUSHERS: Always Make An Effort To Deflect
Passes Whenever You Can't Get To The QB...
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Play Description:
ZONE:
In ZONE our drop Defenders work in unison while
executing their Drops. To maximize our Zone Pressure
scheme we couple our Land Mark Drop Rules with #2
Man Read Rules.
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
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Play Description:
ZONE:
In ZONE our drop Defenders work in unison while
executing their Drops. To maximize our Zone Pressure
scheme we couple our Land Mark Drop Rules with #2
Man Read Rules.
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
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Play Description:
ZONE:
In ZONE our drop Defenders work in unison while
executing their Drops. To maximize our Zone Pressure
scheme we couple our Land Mark Drop Rules with #2
Man Read Rules.
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
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Play Description:
ZONE:
In ZONE our drop Defenders work in unison while
executing their Drops. To maximize our Zone Pressure
scheme we couple our Land Mark Drop Rules with #2
Man Read Rules.
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
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Play Description:
KEY NOTES:
Whenever we're in ZONE Coverage our Underneath
Droppers must never chase Crossing Routes. Whenever
there's a Crossing route within a 5 yard area we must
collision it.
Shallow Crossing Routes usually indicate a 2nd.
Crossing Route that is more dangerous.
Scouting Notes:
F/S 'BAIT' RULES:
Prior to the ball being snap't, FS is to cheat towards
the WS Receiver as if he didn't want the QB to see this.
Upon snap he is to open towards this side as if to help
out, but quickly pivot around to TRIP side. (Baiting QB
To Throw Post)
Play Description:
KEY NOTES:
Whenever we're in ZONE Coverage our Underneath
Droppers must never chase Crossing Routes. Whenever
there's a Crossing route within a 5 yard area we must
collision it.
Shallow Crossing Routes usually indicate a 2nd.
Crossing Route that is more dangerous.
Scouting Notes:
F/S 'BAIT' RULES:
Prior to the ball being snap't, FS is to cheat towards
the WS Receiver as if he didn't want the QB to see this.
Upon snap he is to open towards this side as if to help
out, but quickly pivot around to TRIP side. (Baiting QB
To Throw Post)
Play Description:
KEY NOTES:
Whenever we're in ZONE Coverage our Underneath
Droppers must never chase Crossing Routes. Whenever
there's a Crossing route within a 5 yard area we must
collision it.
Shallow Crossing Routes usually indicate a 2nd.
Crossing Route that is more dangerous.
Scouting Notes:
F/S 'BAIT' RULES:
Prior to the ball being snap't, FS is to cheat towards
the WS Receiver as if he didn't want the QB to see this.
Upon snap he is to open towards this side as if to help
out, but quickly pivot around to TRIP side. (Baiting QB
To Throw Post)
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