NCAA Football 11 (Official Prima Guide)

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Pass Defense Tips New Features
Coverage Types OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS game. Now, acceleration will be a huge Phone Call System
Running Controls factor in how quickly a player can reach his The system for contacting recruits has
BLITZING Assignment AI top speed. You will now be able to see a big experienced an overhaul this season
Blitzing 101 Passing Controls difference between possession receivers as well. New emphasis will be placed
Pre-Snap Controls and straight line speed receivers as well as
Inside Blitzes on your ability to steer the phone call
Understanding Coverages
bone-crushing power backs and agile scat in such a manner as to maximize your
Overload Blitzes Passing Concepts
backs. schools impact on the recruit. The
No Huddle Offense
Outside Blitzes Momentum is the other great addition to Downplay option from last years game
MAKING DEFENSIVE Enter keywords to find athespecifi c word orsystem. MomentumWithin
new locomotion did each eGuide section, all sub-sections has been replaced by Compare Pitch,
not have as large a factor in player cuts or which allows you to compare your schools
ADJUSTMENTS phrase.spins on the field as was needed. This year are displayed for
Assignment AI haseasy navigation.
improved offensive line blocking
grade against that of another school that
Adjustments for the Run Game theres a much more realistic aspect to The new locomotion system ties in very is recruiting him. Not only will your points
Adjustments for the Passing a players momentum as he makes nicely with the improvements EA SPORTS go up, but you also remove points from the
Game moves. A player with a higher agility has brought to offensive line blocking school you are going up against. Youll be
rating will be able to switch direction with the new Assignment AI, which we able to change the subject, schedule a visit,
Formation Adjustments
more quickly and not lose as much cover in the Offensive Fundamentals offer a scholarship, or make a promise during
TOP 15 PROGRAMS speed compared to bigger players chapter. For now, trust us when we tell the call if you want to avoid an area that is
with lower agility ratings. you that it is a massive game-changer.
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INTRODUCTION Prima has overhauled the format of the guide this year with a new spiral binding so that the guide will lay open flat for hands-free access. The focus of this guide is to teach you the meat and potatoes of the game as rapidly as possible. We want
you to get over the learning curve of the new game very quickly so you can move on to enjoying the NCAA Football 11 experience to its fullest. In addition to covering the most important fundamentals you need to know, we have put together an
New Features extensive breakdown of all eight offensive styles in the game complete with key money plays to help you run a devastating offense right out of the gate. Defensively you will learn how to make in-game adjustments to handle anything your opponent
OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS throws at you. Couple this with the virtual stockpile of blitz schemes we provide you, and you will being mowing down offenses left and right.
Running Controls TABLE OF CONTENTS Attacking the Cover 2 Defense.........16 Shotgun Wing OffsetRead Option.... 34 Flexbone NormalFB Dive .............62 34 Defense ....................................98 MAKING DEFENSIVE
Assignment AI INTRODUCTION ............................. 2 Attacking the Cover 3 Defense.........17 Shotgun Y-Trips HB Wk Flexbone NormalPA Switch..........63 43 Defense ....................................99 ADJUSTMENTS ......................... 135
New Features ...................................3 Attacking the Cover 4 Defense.........17 HB Mid Draw ...................................35 Flexbone Normal60 Go ................64 44 Defense ....................................99 Adjustments
Passing Controls for the Run Game.........................136
Team Entrances .................................3 Passing Concepts .........................18 Pro Style Offense ...........................36 Flexbone Normal60 Choice .........65 46 Defense ...................................100
Pre-Snap Controls ESPN Integration................................3 Bench ..............................................18 Pro Style Playbooks .........................36 Multiple Offense ...........................66 Nickel Defense ..............................100 Defending the Inside Running Game ..136
Understanding Coverages Locomotion........................................3 Backs Cross ....................................18 Weak I Close TwinsSpacing .........37 Multiple Playbooks...........................66 335 Defense..............................101 44 SplitLB Fire ........................136
Phone Call System.............................4 Bubble Screen .................................19 Weak I Close TwinsHB Dive .........38 Ace BunchZ Spot ........................66 425 Defense..............................102 Defending the Toss/Pitch ...............137
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Cross In ..........................................19 Weak I Close Twins I-Form NormalAngle ....................67 Dime Defense ................................102 44 SplitMonster Green ............137
No Huddle Offense OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS ......... 5 PA Boot Slide ...................................39 Defending the Option ....................138
Running Controls .............................5 Curl Flats .........................................19 I-Form Tackle Over Pass Defense Tips ......................103
OFFENSIVE STYLES Flood ...............................................20 I-Form Tackle OverHB Power O....40 FB Fake HB Flip ...............................68 Pass Defense Rules .......................103 44 SplitDogs Zone Blitz ...........138
Juke ..................................................5 I-Form Tackle OverHB Slam .........41 Adjustments for the
Introduction Four Verticals ...................................20 Pistol SlotMiddle Hook .................69 Swat vs. Interception .....................104
Spin...................................................5 Ace Twin TE FlexTE Spot..............42 Passing Game ..............................139
Hitch Seam ......................................20 Shotgun Spread FlexSpeed Option... 70 Coverage Types ...........................105
Spread Offense Stiff Arm ............................................5 Ace Twin TE FlexHB Stretch .........43 Adjusting to Cover the Flats ...........139
Levels Switch ..................................21 Shotgun TightFrisco.....................71 Cover 0..........................................105
Pro Style Offense Hurdle ...............................................5 Air Raid Offense ............................44 Adjusting to Cover Screen Passes.......139
Mesh ...............................................21 Shotgun 4WR TrioScat .................72 Cover 1..........................................105
Dive ...................................................6 Air Raid Playbooks ...........................44 Adjusting to Cover Slants and Crossing
Air Raid Offense Middle Screen .................................21 Pistol Offense ................................73 Cover 2..........................................106
Protect Ball ........................................6 Shotgun Spread FlexY Stick ........45 Routes ...........................................140
Run and Shoot Offense Post Corner High-Low Isolation........22 Pistol Playbooks ..............................73 Cover 3..........................................106
Pitch ..................................................6 Shotgun Double Flex Adjusting to Cover Streaks, Fades, and
Scissors...........................................22 Pistol Weak H SlotCorners ..........73 Cover 4..........................................106
Option Offense Fake Pitch .........................................6 Y Shallow Cross...............................46 Seam Routes .................................141
Shake ..............................................22 Pistol Weak H SlotCounter Str ......74
Assignment AI .................................6 Shotgun Spread Flex WkH Shallow BLITZING .................................. 107 Formation Adjustments...............141
Multiple Offense Smash ............................................23 Pistol BunchHB Draw ..................75
Read Option.......................................7 Cross ...............................................47 Blitzing 101 ..................................107 Adjustments vs. Trips Personnel.....141
Pistol Offense Seattle .............................................23 Pistol BunchSeattle .....................76
Triple Option ......................................8 Shotgun Spread FlexMesh...........48 Inside Blitzes ..............................108 Adjusting to Spread Offenses.........142
Slants Middle...................................23 Pistol TripsHB Stretch ..................77
One Back Offense HB Stretch .........................................9 Shotgun Trips Open 335 BearMiddle Plug.............109 Defending Double TEs ..................143
Slot Outs..........................................24 HB Slip Screen ................................49 Pistol TripsTE In ...........................78
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS HB Draw ..........................................10 34 OverSting Pinch Zone ........111 Defending Empty ...........................144
Spacing ..........................................24 Shotgun Split SlotBacks Cross.....50 Pistol 4WR TripsMiddle Slant .......79
HB Dive ...........................................11 425 BearZone Dog 3 .............112 TOP 15 PROGRAMS .................. 145
Defensive Controls Spot.................................................24 Shotgun 5WR TrioFour Verticals ...51 Pistol 4WR TripsPower Option ......79
43 OverSmoke Mid Zone .........113
Power O...........................................12 Alabama Crimson Tide ................145
Defensive Formations Stick ................................................25 Run and Shoot Offense..................52 One Back Offense .........................80
HB Toss ...........................................12 44 SplitCrash 3 .......................115 Ohio State Buckeyes ...................146
Texas ...............................................25 Run and Shoot Playbooks ................52 One Back Playbooks ........................80
Pass Defense Tips Passing Controls ...........................14 46 BearWall Slide ......................116 Texas Longhorns .........................147
Wheel Out........................................25 Shotgun Spread60 Streak X Option 52 Ace Big WingPA F Slide ...............81
Bullet/Lob Pass................................14 Nickel NormalOver Storm Brave 117 Oregon Ducks ..............................148
Coverage Types No Huddle Offense ........................26 Ace TwinPA Boot Lt......................82
Pass Lead ........................................14 Shotgun Spread60 H Y Option .....53 Nickel 245DT Blitz.................118 Boise State Broncos ....................149
BLITZING Advantages of Running the No Huddle Shotgun SpreadRNS Switch Dig ..54 Ace Twin TE FlexPA Boot Corner ..83
Pump Fake ......................................14 Overload Blitzes ..........................119 Florida Gators ..............................150
Offense............................................26 Ace Bunch BasePA Counter Str....84
Blitzing 101 Sprint ..............................................14 Shotgun Spread 34 EvenTrio Sky Zone ..............121 Virginia Tech Hokies ....................151
Types of No Huddle..........................26 RNS Switch Curl Post.......................55 Ace Bunch BasePA Boot Screen ..85
Inside Blitzes Throw Away.....................................14 43 OverZone Blitz ....................122 TCU Horned Frogs ........................152
Quick Tips........................................27 Shotgun Trips Open Str Ace Slot FlexPA Deep In...............86
Quarterback Slide ............................14 Nickel 3353 Overload Fire .....123 Nebraska Cornhuskers ...............153
Overload Blitzes Mustang Switch...............................56 Ace Wing TrioPA Power O ............87
Pre-Snap Controls .........................14 OFFENSIVE STYLES..................... 28 Nickel NormalProwl Spy Man ....125 Iowa Hawkeyes ...........................154
Outside Blitzes Shotgun Trips Open StrMustang DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS ....... 88
Switch Player...................................14 Introduction ..................................28 Nickel NormalProwl Spy 3 .........126 Wisconsin Badgers......................155
Flood ...............................................57 Defensive Controls ........................88
MAKING DEFENSIVE Audible ............................................15 Spread Offense ..............................28 Nickel StrongFS Snake Blitz 3 ...127
Shotgun Trips Open Str Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ......156
ADJUSTMENTS Fake Snap .......................................15 Spread Offense Playbooks ...............29 Basic Pre-Snap Controls ..................88 Outside Blitzes .............................129
Mustang Curl Corner........................58 USC Trojans ..................................157
Coach Cam ......................................15 Shotgun Trips OpenBubble Screen .. 29 Post-Snap Controls ..........................88 335 StackCB Dogs Blitz.........130
Adjustments for the Run Game Option Offense ..............................59 Miami Hurricanes ........................158
Hot Routes.......................................15 Shotgun SpreadPA Bubble ..........30 Defensive Line Shifts .......................90 Dime 326Lightning 2.............131
Adjustments for the Passing Option Playbooks .............................59 Oklahoma Sooners ......................159
Quiet the Crowd...............................15 Shotgun SpreadPost Hi Lo ...........31 Linebacker Shifts.............................91 Dime NormalStrike 2 Spy ..........132
Game Flexbone NormalTr Option Str .....59
Slide Protect ....................................15 Shotgun 5WR TripsMiddle Screen .. 32 Coverage Audibles ...........................92 Quarter 3 Deep
Formation Adjustments Flexbone NormalMidline QB Iso ...60
Understanding Coverages ............15 Shotgun Normal Flex WingMotion Individual Defensive Playmaker .......95 CB Dogs Blitz Zone ........................133
Flexbone NormalTrap Option ......61
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Running Controls
Assignment AI College football is one of the biggest sports plays to help you run a devastating
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on the American stage for a reason. Only offense right out of the gate.
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in the collegiate game do you have rivalries
such as Oklahoma vs. Texas, Ohio State vs.
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
Michigan, Army vs. Navy, Notre Dame vs.
OFFENSIVE STYLES
USC, and Florida vs. Georgia. These games
Introduction can be packed with over 100,000 rabid fans
Spread Offense that spend the whole game standing to
Pro Style Offense compel their teams to victory.
Air Raid Offense
Run and Shoot Offense Play Like a Champion Today
Option Offense EA SPORTS always makes improvements to
Multiple Offense
its franchises from year to year, but this years Eight Offensive Styles-120 Ways to Win
Pistol Offense
game is the most impressive overhaul in recent
One Back Offense On the defensive side, we will go through
memory. If you are a fan of the NCAA Football
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS how to use each type of coverage and
franchise, you are going to love this game!
Defensive Controls provide you with a stockpile of blitz packages
Defensive Formations We have also overhauled the format of this to put instant heat on the quarterback. We
Pass Defense Tips guide. The focus of this seasons guide is to round out the defensive section with tips on
Coverage Types
NCAA Football 11 is fully stocked with team mascots teach you the meat and potatoes of the game adjusting to anything your opponent can throw
BLITZING
as rapidly as possible. We want you to get at you. We end with an overview of the top 10
Blitzing 101 In addition to the traditions, mascots, and flair
over the learning curve of the new game very teams in the game. Strap in and get ready for a
Inside Blitzes that make the college game so great, there
Overload Blitzes
quickly so you can move on to enjoying it. wild ride as we bring you the best money plays
is tremendous variety in the game. Only in
Outside Blitzes In addition to covering the most important and blitz packages for NCAA Football 11.
the college game can you see the Flexbone,
MAKING DEFENSIVE fundamentals, we have put together an
ADJUSTMENTS Spread Option, Run and Shoot, and Air Raid
Adjustments for the Run Game offenses all in effect on the same Saturday extensive breakdown of all eight offensive
Adjustments for the Passing afternoon. styles in the game, complete with key money
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NEW FEATURES ESPN Integration
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Assignment AI Team Entrances Last year you may have noticed that while you
Passing Controls One of the best features of college football is were playing NCAA Football you could follow
Pre-Snap Controls tradition. This year EA SPORTS gives us the live sports with ESPNs news ticker at the
Understanding Coverages opportunity to get inside the tunnel and be a bottom of your screen. Well, this year NCAA
Passing Concepts part of our favorite teams pre-game traditions. Football 11 goes all out to bring you the full
No Huddle Offense
Nothing gets you ready for some college ESPN experience. As soon as you enter your
OFFENSIVE STYLES
football more than seeing your Buckeyes link first game, you will feel like youre on the field
Introduction for a Saturday showdown on ESPN.
arms with one another as they head out of the
Spread Offense
tunnel, or slapping the Play Like a Champion EA SPORTS has brought the ESPN flavor to
Pro Style Offense Everything in the game has the ESPN stamp on it
Today sign as you walk out of the Notre Dame every aspect of your games, including the
Air Raid Offense
Run and Shoot Offense locker room. Thirty unique pre-game traditions new game clock. The game clock has been Locomotion
Option Offense are reenacted to bring the true feel of college updated to reflect the new visual style that One of the most noticeable and dynamic
Multiple Offense football to you every time you start a game. ESPN revealed during bowl season. The game changes to this years game is the intro-
Pistol Offense clock is not the only part of the game that duction of a new momentum-based
One Back Offense received an update this year. Banners, replay locomotion engine. This changes the way
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS wipes, and Monoliths also received attention that every single player on the field reacts
Defensive Controls to make this years game more realistic with and without the ball. Locomotion has
Defensive Formations than ever before. Other elements of ESPN changed the way that players run, turn, and
Pass Defense Tips integration can be found throughout the new cut on the field to give the game a more
Coverage Types
main menu screens, Dynasty mode, and Road realistic feel when you are making your
BLITZING moves. Locomotion specifically effects
to Glory to give the game a realistic college
Blitzing 101 running, acceleration, and momentum.
Inside Blitzes
football feel.
In seasons past acceleration was
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
something that you could never feel.
The Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to exit the tunnel
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The ability of a faster HB to hit a hole
ADJUSTMENTS before it closed or for a WR to create
Adjustments for the Run Game enough separation to get open against
Adjustments for the Passing the defense never really impacted the
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS game. Now, acceleration will be a huge Phone Call System
Running Controls factor in how quickly a player can reach his The system for contacting recruits has
Assignment AI top speed. You will now be able to see a big experienced an overhaul this season
Passing Controls difference between possession receivers as well. New emphasis will be placed
Pre-Snap Controls and straight line speed receivers as well as on your ability to steer the phone call
bone-crushing power backs and agile scat in such a manner as to maximize your
Passing Concepts
backs. schools impact on the recruit. The
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES Momentum is the other great addition to Downplay option from last years game
Introduction the new locomotion system. Momentum did has been replaced by Compare Pitch,
Spread Offense not have as large a factor in player cuts or which allows you to compare your schools
Assignment AI has improved offensive line blocking
Pro Style Offense spins on the field as was needed. This year grade against that of another school that
Air Raid Offense theres a much more realistic aspect to The new locomotion system ties in very is recruiting him. Not only will your points
Run and Shoot Offense a players momentum as he makes nicely with the improvements EA SPORTS go up, but you also remove points from the
Option Offense
moves. A player with a higher agility has brought to offensive line blocking school you are going up against. Youll be
Multiple Offense
rating will be able to switch direction with the new Assignment AI, which we able to change the subject, schedule a visit,
Pistol Offense
more quickly and not lose as much cover in the Offensive Fundamentals offer a scholarship, or make a promise during
One Back Offense
speed compared to bigger players chapter. For now, trust us when we tell the call if you want to avoid an area that is
Defensive Controls with lower agility ratings. you that it is a massive game-changer. troublesome for your school.
Defensive Formations
Pass Defense Tips
Coverage Types
BLITZING
Blitzing 101
Inside Blitzes
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Outside Blitzes
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Running Controls OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS
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Passing Controls This chapter covers the essential controls that Juke Stiff Arm
Pre-Snap Controls you must master to be successful on offense. Xbox 360: Left or right on the right thumbstick Xbox 360: 1
Understanding Coverages You will learn about the new running controls, PlayStation 3: Left or right on the right PlayStation 3: u
Passing Concepts the Assignment AI, passing concepts, and tips thumbstick This is a no-nonsense move. The stiff arm is
No Huddle Offense for attacking different defensive coverages. all about putting the defenders face in the dirt
OFFENSIVE STYLES The juke is a quick cutting move that is used
Introduction RUNNING CONTROLS to change direction rapidly. The juke is best or snapping his neck back. When youre head
Spread Offense To have a solid running game you need to used when cutting back or to slide past an up with a defender or when a defensive player
Pro Style Offense master the basic running moves. This section aggressive defender. Youre not limited to is coming off a block to land a blow, there is
Air Raid Offense will help you understand the importance of doing just one juke at a time. You can perform nothing better than a good stiff arm to the
Run and Shoot Offense each move and teach you when to use each double juke moves when youre dealing with chops. This move provides you with spacing
Option Offense
one. Some changes have been made to how more than one defender. and takes the defender completely out of
Multiple Offense
the right thumbstick controls your player. the play. This move does slow you down
Pistol Offense Spin when you deliver a hard shot. DBs arent the
Moving the right thumbstick left or right sets
One Back Offense Xbox 360: 2 only ones who can get a facial. When done
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS up lower body moves. Spin moves can be
PlayStation 3: o properly the stiff arm works on defensive
Defensive Controls executed by rotating the right thumbstick in
The spin is the best way to get past a linemen as well as linebackers.
Defensive Formations a circular manner. Pushing up on the right
Pass Defense Tips thumbstick causes your runner to lean forward defender when you dont want to lose forward Hurdle
Coverage Types and push for extra yardage. If you hold the momentum. Nothing is better than a quick Xbox 360: 4
BLITZING stick forward too long, your player starts to spin move to blow past a defender in the open PlayStation 3: i
Blitzing 101 stumble, so use this control only when you are field. This is also a timing-based move that
Inside Blitzes This is a tool you may not use much, but
coming into contact with a defender. Rolling many quicker backs can use to break off long
Overload Blitzes it can come in handy near the end zone
the stick slightly to the left or right while gains. The spin move has to be the best one
Outside Blitzes or when a pile is in your way. This move
pushing forward causes your player to rotate of the bunch once you get it down correctly.
MAKING DEFENSIVE slows you down, but if no one is in front
ADJUSTMENTS his pads to avoid a tackle. Beware of the strip. The defense can rip the
of you when you hurdle then you are off
Adjustments for the Run Game ball out if they try to strip right as you execute
to the races. By adding the hurdle to
Adjustments for the Passing a spin move.
Game your arsenal, you can abuse opponents
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS that dive at you instead of delivering a correctly. The key is to draw defenders to you;
Running Controls square hit. The downside is, if you mistime when they commit, you pitch the ball to another
Assignment AI it you will get cracked! You are totally offensive weapon. Read your defenders and
Passing Controls exposed in the air. then make sure you have open lanes. If you
Pre-Snap Controls pitch into traffic it can result in a fumble.
Understanding Coverages Dive
Passing Concepts Xbox 360: 3 Fake Pitch
No Huddle Offense PlayStation 3: p Xbox 360: P
OFFENSIVE STYLES When you are close to the first down or end PlayStation 3: L
Introduction
zone, its time to bring the dive into play. You This is a follow-up to the pitch. You want
Spread Offense
can use this move to vault over the top of the the defenders to bite on the move so they Blocking assignments for the Power O
Pro Style Offense
pile. It can also be used in the open field as an collapse on the pitch man and open up a lane When you run a zone running play, now
Air Raid Offense
Run and Shoot Offense
attempt to get a couple of extra yards before for the player with the ball. Once you break you will see double-teams at the line
Option Offense
being tackled. Be careful in this circumstance a few long run plays, the defense can get (co-op blocking), with the offensive line
Multiple Offense because the ball carrier will often cough up fooled by the fake. then pushing to the second level. Also, the
Pistol Offense the ball. assignment will change with any shift or
ASSIGNMENT AI stemming (men moving towards the line prior
One Back Offense
Protect Ball In this seasons game EA SPORTS put in some
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS to the snap to show blitz) by the defense
Xbox 360: + serious extra time to improve the running
Defensive Controls before the play.
Defensive Formations PlayStation 3: R game. Assignment AI creates actual blocking
Pass Defense Tips When you are trying to bulldoze your way assignments for each lineman, receiver, and
Coverage Types through traffic, you definitely want to cover up blocking back involved in the play. These rules
BLITZING the rock. This is especially true if the defense closely model the ones that college coaches
Blitzing 101 is aggressively stripping and trying to pull the teach their players.
Inside Blitzes ball free.
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes Pitch
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ADJUSTMENTS
PlayStation 3: l
Adjustments for the Passing
The pitch is a backbreaker when used A double-team in full effect
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS On certain types of HB Toss or Power O plays The key to running the Read Option effectively
Running Controls is the word read. You will make your decision
you will see the guard pull and kick out on the
Assignment AI to either keep or hand the ball off based on the
EMOL (end man of the line of scrimmage).
Passing Controls
Option plays like the Read Option and Triple play of the backside defender. The backside
Pre-Snap Controls
Option will leave a player unblocked so defender is the player to the left side of the
that the QB can make a read based on his screen if you are running to the right. Zone
Passing Concepts
movement. This will help you key off that blocking will be used up front.
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES player and force him to commit to your QB
Introduction or the player who is in pitch relation with your
Spread Offense signal caller.
Huge running lanes for our back
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense So lets hit the blackboard and get ready for
Run and Shoot Offense NCAA Football 11 Running 101.
Option Offense
Multiple Offense Read Option
Pistol Offense
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The QB/HB mesh
Defensive Controls
The key defender is the invert or the
Pass Defense Tips edge defender on the back side of the
Coverage Types
Blockers getting to the second level play. If the edge defender cuts inside
BLITZING To the casual gamer, some of these concepts and aggressively attacks the backfield,
Blitzing 101
will not be familiar, but hard-core football fans you keep the ball and run outside to the
Inside Blitzes
will appreciate the realism that can now be area that he just vacated. If the edge
Overload Blitzes Read Option defender stays home, hand the ball off
experienced in the run game. Here we provide
Outside Blitzes The Read Option is becoming a big-time play to the HB. This year the timing of the
MAKING DEFENSIVE
you with a detailed look at the main types
that many teams use to great effect. Vince mesh sequence has been adjusted so
ADJUSTMENTS of run plays and how you can use the new
Young and the Texas Longhorns rode this play that you will have time to make your
Adjustments for the Run Game blocking assignments to your advantage when
Adjustments for the Passing all the way to the BCS National Championship. read and execute the play.
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playing against tough competition this season.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS is in full effect) to make a play on the QB. If Nebraska teams of the past used this
Running Controls he had stayed home, we would have attacked play to devastate their opponents. Like
Assignment AI the right side of the formation with the running the Read Option, this play is based on
Passing Controls back. This flexibility is why the Read Option making a key read on the defense. This
Pre-Snap Controls has become such a potent weapon to teams time, however, you have three threats to
Understanding Coverages that operate out of the Shotgun spread. The carry the ball. For the Triple Option, the
Passing Concepts key to success is to practice your reads and key read is the play-side defender. This
No Huddle Offense
your timing with this play. The Assignment player will always be unblocked, so you
OFFENSIVE STYLES
AI will leave the end unblocked so you can can make your read and get that push to
Introduction
make your read. Leaving the end uncovered the second level. Zone blocking is always
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
The backside end crashes inside allows your line to double-team in the middle used at the point of attack.
Air Raid Offense In this example, the end bites on the backfield to prevent inside penetration. Once the guards
Run and Shoot Offense movement of the HB. We choose to keep the and center make their blocks, they can push
Option Offense ball and run around the outside to the area the to the second level (linebackers and defensive
Multiple Offense defender just left. backs) to try to spring an even bigger play.
Pistol Offense
Triple Option
One Back Offense
Defensive Controls
Pass Defense Tips
Coverage Types
BLITZING At the snap
Blitzing 101 In this example, our key defender is the
Inside Blitzes defensive end. The defense is in a four-man
Overload Blitzes
front. If the defense were in an odd front (like a
Outside Blitzes The QB sprints around the edge
34 Normal), we would make our keys off the
MAKING DEFENSIVE Triple Option
ADJUSTMENTS Because the edge defender is attacking the outside LB. An outside defender with a higher
Adjustments for the Run Game backfield so aggressively, he wont be able to The Triple Option was a staple of college play recognition rating will be more likely to
Adjustments for the Passing change direction (the new locomotion system football for many years. Many of the great hold his ground. Either way, you are going to
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS read the EMOL. If the defender crashes in, The HB Stretch is an outside running play
Running Controls
you should keep the ball with your QB and get that utilizes zone blocking. The key to zone
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outside. Your running back will get into proper blocking is that any uncovered offensive
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
pitch relationship with you. If the unblocked linemen (players without a defender lined up
defender attacks straight up the field or stays directly in front of them) will double-team the
Passing Concepts home, you must hand the ball to the FB and play side with a covered offensive line. You
No Huddle Offense punish the inside of the line. This play requires force one of the linebackers to try to read the
OFFENSIVE STYLES you to be patient and to trust your read. play. Once he commits, one of the offensive
Introduction linemen will break off the double-team and
Spread Offense
Number 94 stays home so we give it to the FB put a block on him. If linebackers step into
Pro Style Offense the gaps, the linemen will just move downfield
Air Raid Offense In this example, the EMOL stayed home, so
and look for a new target. If all the linemen are
Run and Shoot Offense we give the ball to the FB and get what we
covered, they will each step to the play side
Option Offense can. As long as the defender sits or comes
and reach block a defender.
Multiple Offense straight upfield you cant get the play off
Pistol Offense with the QB and the HB. Now mix in some
One Back Offense misdirection plays and you will be scorching
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS the defense.
Defensive Controls
Defensive Formations The QB cuts down the field
HB Stretch
Pass Defense Tips
In this example, the defense collapsed inside.
Coverage Types
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We are getting down the field with our QB and
Blitzing 101 have our back in perfect pitch relationship. You
Inside Blitzes need to square up and get downfield quickly.
Overload Blitzes Just be sure that you dont outrun your HB
Plenty of blocking up front
Outside Blitzes and break down your pitch opportunity. When
MAKING DEFENSIVE the defense collapses on you this is when you Here you see that you have a hat on
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pitch the ball to the HB. a hat (all linemen are covered), so the
offensive line is reach blocking the
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Running Controls to the outside, cut it up inside to get what
Assignment AI you can. If you see the edge is clean then
Passing Controls take it. When using zone blocking plays, you
Pre-Snap Controls have to have patience. You cant just rush to
get outside.
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
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Introduction
Spread Offense
The tackles turn out to create a pocket
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense HB Draw In this example, you can see that the
Run and Shoot Offense We will go out a limb right now and say that linebackers are dropping back not knowing
Option Offense the HB Draw could very well be the running that this is a running play. The defensive
Multiple Offense play of the year in NCAA Football 11. The main line is in all-attack mode on the QB. This
Pistol Offense reason why is how the offensive line influences combination of aggression by the defensive
One Back Offense the defensive line and the coverage behind it.
Our back gets into the secondary untouched line and coverage by the linebackers will give
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Defenders are taught two very simple keys:
Defensive Controls As you can now see, you have plenty of room you time for the FB to lead the way. Draw
Low hat (offensive linemen firing off low) equals plays also work well out of one-back sets,
Defensive Formations to work inside or outside. On HB Stretch plays, run. High hat (offensive linemen standing up)
Pass Defense Tips you have to allow your blocks to set up and but it sure is nice to hit the defense with a
equals a pass. The key to the HB Draw is that Lead Draw and reap the benefits of the extra
Coverage Types then pick the best hole to hit. Against an odd
BLITZING
the offensive line sells the pass with a high hat. blocker.
front like the 34, you would have seen some The defensive line will fire off into full pass-rush
Blitzing 101
double-teams. The offensive linemen would mode. The linebackers behind them will drop
Inside Blitzes
first engage the defensive linemen then scrape back into coverage as soon as they see the
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
off their blocks to get to the second level. high hats. When they take a step back, your
MAKING DEFENSIVE lead blockers will open a hole for you to quickly
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hit. This play works well from sets from which
you have been throwing the ball well.
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blocking schemes. Now its time to look team up front. Wait until the linebackers
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at some good old-fashioned straight- commit before picking your hole. One of your
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
ahead smashmouth football. With the new linemen should slide off his block to try to put
Assignment AI feature, your linemen will assist a hat on this defender.
Passing Concepts in double-teaming the defense whenever they
No Huddle Offense are uncovered. The HB Dive is basic big-on-big
OFFENSIVE STYLES blocking. As you control the running back, you
Introduction will want to read your co-op blocking up front
Spread Offense (double-teams) to see which blocker peels
Pro Style Offense A huge hole for the HB to gash the defense off into the second level. This is the path you
Air Raid Offense
If you have a fast back he can gain well over 5 want to take into the secondary. The lineman
yards before the LBs and DBs can react to make breaks off once he has helped to neutralize the
Option Offense
a play on the ball. In most cases you will have lead defensive tackle. Read your blocks up front
Multiple Offense
Pistol Offense blockers downfield as well. Make sure your inside and hit the hole quickly. There is no time for
One Back Offense gaps are filled before trying to take it outside. The dancing around in the backfield. Teams with There is a nice crease for our back to run through
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS main key is to get squared up and go forward top-level talent can break right through the We are in a great situation here because
Defensive Controls upfield. The line can only hold blocks for so long. double-team to make a play on your runner. both of our linemen came off their blocks to
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HB Dive hit the backers once they committed to the
play. If you were too antsy in the backfield
Coverage Types
BLITZING
and pressed the Sprint button, you would
Blitzing 101 have been blown up on this play. Learn
Inside Blitzes how each blocking scheme is supposed
Overload Blitzes to work against each type of defensive
Outside Blitzes front and you will be well on your way to
MAKING DEFENSIVE an explosive run game.
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Running Controls straight to the outside.
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No Huddle Offense
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Introduction
Spread Offense
Number 65 pulls to lead block on the play
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense Power O Our pulling guard gives us a co-op block at the
point of attack. We also have our FB leading
This is one of the more common run plays in the way into the hole. You must read the guard Breaking into the secondary
Option Offense
the NFL. Teams in the college game make good and stay close to his rump. This is an excellent Now its time to open it up and get what you
Multiple Offense
use of it as well. The Power O is based around shot of the line work. can.
Pistol Offense
one simple concept: You want to get the most
One Back Offense
men possible at the point of attack (POA). In HB Toss
Defensive Controls this play, the backside guard will pull to the
Defensive Formations play side. You have a cross block up front to
Pass Defense Tips trap the interior linemen as they come upfield.
Coverage Types Be sure to stay with your guard, as he is your
BLITZING lead blocker in this play. The cross blocking
Blitzing 101 and trapping up front will get you a nice crease
Inside Blitzes
inside to pound out some much-needed yards.
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This isnt an every down play, but it is a great
Outside Blitzes Our blockers seal the edge
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choice to mix into your rotation if you have an
ADJUSTMENTS agile guard who can quickly lead into the hole. Now that you have a great seal, get your
behind downfield! This play sets up nicely and HB Toss
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have seen in the past. Now you get a guard to
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pull with you on the toss. The key to the toss is
Passing Controls
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getting to the perimeter where you have fewer
Understanding Coverages men to block. When you get outside you have
Passing Concepts to like the matchup with a 200-plus-pound
No Huddle Offense back against a 180-pound DB. Blocking rule
OFFENSIVE STYLES wise, the guard has to kick out on the EMOL.
Introduction You have to be careful, though, because the
Spread Offense guard will bail on the pull if he reads inside
Pro Style Offense pressure. If there isnt any pressure he will kick Number 70 seals the edge for our runner
Air Raid Offense
out to block the EMOL. The goal of the pulling This perfect block gives us a great seal on the
guard is to get maximum numbers at the point outside.
Option Offense
Multiple Offense
of attack. What good is he just blocking an
Pistol Offense
area you arent even running to?
One Back Offense
Defensive Controls
Pass Defense Tips
Coverage Types
BLITZING
Blitzing 101
Inside Blitzes
Overload Blitzes Our HB is off to the races
Outside Blitzes You can see now how few defenders are able
MAKING DEFENSIVE A nice double-team to prevent penetration to get outside. This is why it is so important to
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You can see that the guard is pulling while your attack the flanks. Be successful and you will
tackle blocks to the play side. The guard is open things up in the middle of the box.
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PASSING CONTROLS direction you want to throw in. scramble outside the pocket before doing
sootherwise, youll be called for inten-
Pre-Snap Controls
To have any success in the passing game, Pump Fake
you must first master all of the passing tional grounding.
Understanding Coverages Xbox 360: Left, right, up, or down on the right
Passing Concepts controls. This will be a quick refresher course thumbstick Quarterback Slide
No Huddle Offense for those of you who have played the NCAA Xbox 360: Tap 3
PlayStation 3: Left, right, up, or down on the
OFFENSIVE STYLES Football series in the past.
right thumbstick PlayStation 3: Tap p
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Spread Offense
Bullet/Lob Pass When youre controlling the quarterback on One of the most overlooked passing
Pro Style Offense Xbox 360: 1, 2, 3, 4, or P pass plays, this button executes a pump controls is the QB slide. Rather than taking
Air Raid Offense PlayStation 3: u, i, o, p, or L fake designed to freeze the defenders. It can a hit, use the QB Slide button get the
On pass plays, the QB has most of his special be useful to free up a receiver by getting the quarterback to the ground quickly and avoid
Option Offense
moves disabled. Instead, five buttons on the safeties to bite. being injured.
Multiple Offense
Pistol Offense
controller correspond to five available passing Sprint PRE-SNAP CONTROLS
One Back Offense routes. Hold the button down for a longer Xbox 360: 8 This section covers the games offensive
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS period of time to throw a bullet pass. Just pre-snap controls.
PlayStation 3: r
Defensive Controls tapping the button results in a lofted touch
Defensive Formations pass. Auto-sprint is still in effect with the QB, but Switch Player
Pass Defense Tips you can override the controls and force your Xbox 360: 2 to select player, then left or right
Coverage Types
Pass Lead QB to sprint. The Sprint button is very effective on the left thumbstick
BLITZING Xbox 360: Left, right, up, or down on the left when rolling out with the QB to pass or take off PlayStation 3: o to select player, then left or
Blitzing 101 thumbstick and run the ball. right on the left thumbstick
Inside Blitzes PlayStation 3: Left, right, up, or down on the
Overload Blitzes left thumbstick
Throw Away Before the snap, you can switch to another
Outside Blitzes Xbox 360: + player to put in motion by pressing the Switch
Pass lead allows you to squeeze a ball into
MAKING DEFENSIVE PlayStation 3: R Player button. Many players like to send
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an oncoming tackler. To use pass lead press You can throw the ball away to avoid getting a receiver in motion to tell what the pass
on the directional pad or analog stick in the sacked, but you must make sure that you coverage is or to add an extra pass blocker.
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Audible causing a false start and setting you back 5 PlayStation 3: Press down on the right
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Xbox 360: 3 to open Audible menu yards.
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Passing Controls PlayStation 3: p to open Audible menu Coach Cam If your home crowd is getting too loud you
may want to quiet them down with this
Pre-Snap Controls When you press the Audible button, a menu Xbox 360: 8
Understanding Coverages control. This allows your receivers to hear your
appears providing you with the five default PlayStation 3: r
Passing Concepts audibles and hot routes. Conversely, if youre
team audibles (or the ones that you selected If you dont remember the routes for your
No Huddle Offense on defense and you want the crowd to make
for your team). Pressing one of these buttons play call, pressing the Coach Cam button will
OFFENSIVE STYLES a lot of noise, you can pump up the crowd. If
changes your offensive call on the fly. You show your play art on-screen. This allows you
Introduction they are loud enough, they will make it difficult
Spread Offense
usually call an audible to take advantage of (or to view your pass routes, read the outside for the opposing QB to function effectively.
Pro Style Offense to compensate for) an unexpected defensive coverage, get a look at the fatigue levels
Air Raid Offense formation on the other side of the ball. In Slide Protect
of your players, and potentially bluff your
Run and Shoot Offense addition, you can flip your current play or Xbox 360: 7, then up, down, left, or right on
opponents by showing them fake play art.
Option Offense make use of one of four formation audibles the right thumbstick
Multiple Offense using the right thumbstick. Pressing up calls Hot Routes PlayStation 3: L, then up, down, left, or
Pistol Offense a quick pass play, pressing right calls a deep Xbox 360: 4, then the receivers icon to open right on the right thumbstick
One Back Offense up the Hot Route Select menu
pass play, pressing down calls a run play, and If your opponent is generating a lot of heat
pressing left calls a play action play. PlayStation 3: I, then the receivers icon to on defense and you are having a hard
Defensive Controls
open up the Hot Route Select menu time protecting your QB, try using slide
Defensive Formations Fake Snap
If you notice before the snap that there is a protection. You can have your line slide left,
Pass Defense Tips Xbox 360: + slide right, pinch, or block aggressively to
Coverage Types weak spot in the defensive coverage, you can
PlayStation 3: R help slow down the pass rush.
BLITZING change the route of one of your receivers to
Blitzing 101 The fake snap control works as advertised. exploit the coverage. The available hot routes UNDERSTANDING COVERAGES
Inside Blitzes The QB makes a hard count, and the camera include the streak, curl, in, out, drag, slant in, As an offensive player, your job is to
Overload Blitzes quickly zooms out to simulate the start of slant out, and fade. In addition, you can direct recognize these coverages and attack
Outside Blitzes a play. This control is a great way to get a a player to pass block to the left or to the right. them where they are weakest. In the
MAKING DEFENSIVE human opponent to jump offsides if he or she Defensive Fundamentals chapter of
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is aggressively controlling a defender near the Quiet the Crowd the guide, we really go into detail about
Adjustments for the Passing line of scrimmage. There is one downside to Xbox 360: Press down on the right thumbstick the different coverages in the game.
Game this control: It is possible that one of your own
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Being able to read the defense before the route can also cause trouble for this
Passing Controls
snap can greatly improve your QB rating scheme. Strong-side run support is
Pre-Snap Controls weaker than with the Cover 1 because the
and increase your chances of winning more
games. Several tip-offs in NCAA Football SS must play the pass first.
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense 11 allow you to read what your opponent is
OFFENSIVE STYLES calling. Knowing what each key is allows you
Introduction to know who to throw to before you even
Spread Offense snap the ball. Hitting the crossing route
Pro Style Offense
Attacking the Cover 1 Defense Attack Plan:
Air Raid Offense
Run and Shoot Offense With Cover 1 you will see one safety dropping Stretch the defense vertically with multiple
Option Offense deep with man-to-man coverage all around. deep receivers.
Multiple Offense Your opponent often will have sent one or Crossing routes are effective.
Pistol Offense more blitzers after you. The post corner route is solid.
One Back Offense
Look for RBs isolated against linebackers. Using Four Verticals to attack Cover 2
Defensive Controls Send a receiver on a post route to draw the
Defensive Formations safety over to create one-on-ones to either
Pass Defense Tips side.
Coverage Types
BLITZING Attacking the Cover 2 Defense
Blitzing 101 With Cover 2 both safeties drop deep and to
Inside Blitzes the outside. This coverage scheme is strong
Overload Blitzes
against the short passing game because it
Outside Blitzes
allows for up to five underneath. The CBs can
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Adjustments for the Run Game disrupting the timing of the play. The short flats Lots of open space on the sideline
Adjustments for the Passing can be reasonably locked down as well.
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Stretch the defense vertically with The Cover 4 defense comprises four defenders
Passing Controls multiple deep receivers. dropping deep into coverage. The corners
Pre-Snap Controls Crossing routes are effective. and safeties will split the coverage duties
Understanding Coverages Run fade and corner routes. by dividing the field into four quarters. This
Passing Concepts defense provides excellent deep coverage.
Attack the deep middle with post routes.
No Huddle Offense Against two-wide-receiver sets, the safeties
OFFENSIVE STYLES
Attacking the Cover 3 Defense can provide double coverage on the deep
Introduction routes. The corners can jam at the line
Spread Offense
Against Cover 3 defense you will see three
defenders dropping deep into coverage. This Flooding the right side with routes knowing they have help from the safeties over
Pro Style Offense
can be two safeties and a corner, or both the top.
Air Raid Offense
Run and Shoot Offense corners and one safety. Having three men in The flats areas to either side are vulnerable in
Option Offense deep zones helps cover the entire width of this scheme. Safeties can be fooled by play
Multiple Offense the field. You will have to deal with the SS action, causing a breakdown deep. Sending
Pistol Offense providing strong-side run support if he is not multiple receivers to one side can nullify the
One Back Offense involved in the three-deep coverage. Be on the benefits of over-the-top double coverage.
lookout as the defense can either rush a safety
Defensive Controls
or a cornerback while still getting good deep
coverage.
Pass Defense Tips
Coverage Types Flood routes to either side can be difficult
BLITZING to defend with this scheme. If the defense Working the inside hitch route
Blitzing 101 attacks with four players vertically, you can get Attack Plan:
Inside Blitzes
outmanned at the point of attack. Flats attacks Have multiple deep receivers in one zone.
Overload Blitzes
to the side with the CB in deep coverage and Use floods with deep, medium, and short
Outside Blitzes
in routes over the middle are effective against routes to one side.
MAKING DEFENSIVE
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Adjustments for the Run Game Use deep curl routes. A quick screen to beat the deep coverage
Adjustments for the Passing Throw screen passes.
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Running Controls passing tree. Here we delve into the passing
Assignment AI game to show you how you can defeat a
Passing Controls number of coverages with tried-and-true route
Pre-Snap Controls combinations.
Passing Concepts Bench
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES
Introduction
Spread Offense
Just follow your blockers to a big gain
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense Attack Plan: The Backs Cross concept is an excellent
Run and Shoot Offense Send multiple deep receivers to the deep way to attack man coverage defenses with
Option Offense sidelines. two fast running backs running crossing
Multiple Offense
Attack the flats areas. routes out of the backfield. Dual HB
Pistol Offense
One Back Offense Use short routes to the outside. packages can make this play even more
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Use play action and attack the deep The Bench concept is a version of the Smash effective. Before the snap, try to get a feel
Defensive Controls middle. concept that features a high-low read. One for which defenders are covering the running
Defensive Formations receiver will run a quick out towards the backs so you can make an early read. Once
Be patient against this defense; it is geared
Pass Defense Tips
to stop the long ball. bench, while the other receiver on the same the ball is snapped, wait for the running backs
Coverage Types side runs a corner route. Your first read should to cross. Once they do, one if not both of
Throw screen passes.
BLITZING be to look at the deeper receiver. If he is them should be able to gain separation from
Blitzing 101
Inside Blitzes
PASSING CONCEPTS covered, look for the low read. This concept is the defender covering him. This concept can
Most plays in NCAA Football 11 feature a effective against both man and zone coverage. also be effective against soft zone coverages
Overload Blitzes Generally, against Cover 2 and Cover 3 zone
common passing concept. What is a passing because the running backs often run their
Outside Blitzes
concept, you ask? Think of a football field coverage, the receiver running the corner route crossing routes underneath the first layer of
MAKING DEFENSIVE
ADJUSTMENTS as a flat, two-dimensional plane. You attack will be open. If Cover 4 coverage is called, coverage.
Adjustments for the Run Game defensive coverages horizontally or vertically look for the receiver running the out route. If
Adjustments for the Passing along a line on this plane with different types of man coverage is called, both may be open.
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
The Bubble Screen concept is a wide receiver There are several versions of high-low passing This is a very popular horizontal stretch
Option Offense screen where the receiver actually bubbles concepts in the game. A good example is passing concept among NCAA Football
Multiple Offense away from the line of scrimmage and the the Cross In. This high-low passing concept players because of the simplicity. Despite
Pistol Offense quarterback. The offensive linemen release to has one receiver running a drag route while its ease of use, it can be very dangerous
One Back Offense clear a path for the receiver. The advantage another receiver is running a dig route. against both man and zone coverage. The
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS of the Bubble Screen is its a low-risk pass Ideally the drag route will force the hook zone idea behind this concept is to have one
Defensive Controls play that works against both man and zone defender in his area to cover him, allowing receiver run a flat route, while the other
Defensive Formations coverage. The downside is that its a timing- the receiver running the dig route to get open receiver runs a curl. If zone coverage is
Pass Defense Tips
based pass play. Watch for a defensive end over the top of the hook zone defender. Now called, look to the flat route first. If no
Coverage Types
dropping into coverage to mess up the timing. this is not always the case, so make sure to defender covers the flat, then the ball
BLITZING
Blitzing 101
If this happens, the result could be a sack, an watch what the hook zone defender does. If should be thrown immediately to him. If
Inside Blitzes incomplete pass, or an interception. he covers the low read, throw to the high read. the flat route is covered, then look at the
Overload Blitzes If he covers the high read, then throw to the receiver running the curl route. If he is
Outside Blitzes low read. open, throw him the ball.
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Introduction
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense The Flood concept vertically stretches the This passing concept stretches the defense This concept is very effective against
Run and Shoot Offense defense when zone coverage is called. One vertically by sending four receivers deep. It Cover 2 and Cover 4. The outside receivers
Option Offense
of the more common Flood passing concepts does an excellent job of attacking Cover 2 run hitch routes, while the inside receivers
Multiple Offense
has one receiver running a flat, another running and Cover 3 coverages because the receivers run seam routes. If Cover 2 coverage is
Pistol Offense
One Back Offense
a 10-yard out, and a third receiver running a outnumber the deep defenders four to two called, look for one of the inside receivers
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS go route. The out route is the primary receiver. (Cover 2) or four to three (Cover 3). Against running seam routes to get open. If Cover
Defensive Controls The idea behind it is to have the receiver Cover 2, the safeties tend to cover the inside 4 coverage is called, look for one of the
Defensive Formations running the flat route occupy the defender receivers running streaks because the outside outside receivers running the hitch routes
Pass Defense Tips covering the flat area. The receiver running the receivers are slow to get into their routes since to be open. If Cover 3 coverage is called, the
Coverage Types go route will force the pass coverage to that they are jammed at the line of scrimmage. seam and hitch routes will be covered in most
BLITZING side of the field to drop back to cover him. When making the pass to the outside cases. If the play call has a back running an
Blitzing 101 This will open things up for the out route. You receivers, try pass-leading them towards the underneath route, he should be the open
Inside Blitzes
typically also have a backside slant route that sideline for best results. If Cover 3 coverage is option.
Overload Blitzes
you can hit against man coverage. called, look for one of the receivers down the
Outside Blitzes
seams. Watch to see where the safety plays
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Introduction
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
Levels is another high-low passing concept Mesh is a versatile passing concept used The Middle Screen is like the Bubble Screen,
Option Offense for attacking zone coverage by attacking to beat both man and zone coverage. It has except instead of the play being executed to
Multiple Offense the defenders at two different levels on the two receivers running across the field from one side of the field, the receiver continues his
Pistol Offense field. One receiver runs a deep in route while opposite sides and crossing within inches route to the middle of the field. The linemen
One Back Offense the other receiver runs a short in route. As of each other a few yards past the line of release to the middle of the field in front of
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS the receivers run their routes, they force the scrimmage. Once the two receivers have the receiver. If the defense likes to bring a lot
Defensive Controls isolated defender to cover the high receiver or meshed, they look to settle in the open area of heat up the gut, the Middle Screen is a
Defensive Formations the low receiver. As with all high-low concepts, vs. zone coverage or keep running to the strong choice to chew this defensive scheme
Pass Defense Tips
the defender will most likely cover the deeper sideline vs. man coverage. In NCAA , they up. You may need to sprint the quarterback
Coverage Types
receiver, leaving the shallower one open. dont settle in the open area against zone a few yards back to avoid being sacked
BLITZING
coverage; instead they keep running their while the screen is being set up.
Blitzing 101
Inside Blitzes
routes towards the sideline. By default, neither
Overload Blitzes of receiver is the primary receiver, but they are
Outside Blitzes the best options.
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense You will find plenty of plays in the game called The Scissors passing concept is designed A great passing concept to attack man
Run and Shoot Offense Corner Strike. The name of this pass concept to attack zone coverage deep by having two coverage with is the Shake. This passing
Option Offense
is Post Corner High-Low Isolation. The two receivers run deep routes down the same side concept has one receiver running a shake
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outside receivers essentially run post corner of the field. The inside receiver runs a corner route while the other receivers run deeper
Pistol Offense
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routes. These pass routes are commonly route, while the outside receiver runs a post. routes over the top. This allows the receiver
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS known in the gaming community as backwards Both receivers will break on their routes at the to be isolated in one-on-one coverage with
Defensive Controls C routes. Two inside receivers run flat routes. same depth. How the safeties play coverage a defender. Ideally, you want to get a fast
Defensive Formations Ideally, your first read should be the outside determines which receiver will be open. If a receiver matched up with a slower defender
Pass Defense Tips receivers once they break to the corner. If a safety is playing the deep middle, the inside to maximize this passing concepts effec-
Coverage Types blitz is called, look to throw to them before receiver running the corner route will be open. tiveness. You will find this concept in several
BLITZING they break towards the corner or look to throw If no safety plays the deep middle, then the playbooks throughout NCAA Football 11.
Blitzing 101 to one of the receivers in the flats. outside receiver running the post will be open.
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Air Raid Offense
The Smash concept is very popular among Seattle or Verticals is another vertical stretch The Slants Middle sends multiple receivers on
Option Offense college and professional teams. It is designed concept that sends four receivers deep. As slant routes over the middle of the field. This
Multiple Offense primarily to beat Cover 2 zone coverages. It with the Four Verticals concept, the idea is to concept works particularly well against zone
Pistol Offense attacks one of Cover 2s biggest weaknesses, outnumber Cover 2 and Cover 3 coverages coverages where only one or two defenders
One Back Offense the deep outside area from the hash to the by sending more receivers vertically than the drop back into hook zones. For instance,
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS sideline. Two routes make up the Smash defense can cover. In a bunch formation the the Nickel 335Cover 3 drops only one
Defensive Controls concept: You typically see a corner route and outside receiver on the bunch side runs a defender in a hook zone over the middle.
Defensive Formations some type of underneath route, such as a wheel. The inside slot receiver runs a seam. The Slants Middle concept will eat this type
Pass Defense Tips of coverage up. This passing concept is
hitch, that runs beneath the receiver running The inside receiver on the bunch side runs
Coverage Types
the corner route. If the cornerback takes away a deep crossing route. He is the concepts also highly effective against man coverage.
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the hitch route, then work your way towards primary receiver. The backside receiver runs The receiver we generally look for first
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Inside Blitzes the corner route. If the cornerback drops back a go route, clearing out the safety on his side if man coverage is called is the inside
Overload Blitzes in deep coverage, then look for the hitch route for the receiver running the crossing route to receiver. We then work our way to the
Outside Blitzes underneath. get open. The halfback runs a check-down outside receivers.
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No Huddle Offense
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Introduction
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense The Slot Outs is a universal passing concept Spacing (Mini Curls) is another passing Many think that the Spot concept is
Run and Shoot Offense where the two inside receivers run quick concept that many players have found very actually designed to beat zone coverage,
Option Offense
out routes, while the outside receivers run effective. With multiple receivers horizontally but its primary use is to beat man
Multiple Offense
go routes. Try to get a good pre-snap read stretching the defense by running short (mini) coverage. The receiver to look for first is
Pistol Offense
One Back Offense
on the pass coverage. If it looks like Cover curls, one of them is bound to be open against the receiver running the flat route. He will
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS 0 or Cover 1 coverage is called, there may both man and zone coverage. This concept run his route over the top of the receiver
Defensive Controls be an opportunity for a big play to one of is not designed to pick up a ton of yardage; running the spot route. This route combi-
Defensive Formations the outside receivers running a go route. If instead it is designed to pick up 35 yards. nation has the potential to cause natural
Pass Defense Tips your receivers have more speed than the The receivers that are open often against picks between the two receivers. If a blitz is
Coverage Types cornerbacks, there is a good chance they zone coverage are the ones running the mini called, throw to the flat first and then look
BLITZING may be open deep. If Cover 2 man coverage curls between the numbers. The defense just for the spot route. The ball can be thrown
Blitzing 101 is called, look to throw to one of the slot doesnt have enough defenders to defend all before or after the receiver spots up towards
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receivers running the quick outs. the receivers underneath. the QB.
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
One of our personal favorite passing concepts The Texas passing concept is used exten- Another popular passing concept used to
Option Offense in the game is the Stick concept. It attacks sively with teams that run some form of the beat zone coverage is the Wheel Out. You
Multiple Offense both man and zone coverage. It is a half-field West Coast Offense. A running back runs an may not see this plays name in a lot of
Pistol Offense read that attacks the defensive under angle route while another receiver, generally playbooks, but you will see the passing
One Back Offense coverage with horizontal bracketing. Against the TE, runs his route over the top. The idea concept if you look closely at play diagrams.
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS zone coverage, it horizontally stretches the is to create a two-on-one isolation against the The outside receiver runs a post, while the
Defensive Controls curl/flat zone area. The plays primary receiver defender dropping back in a hook zone in the inside receiver on the same side runs a
Defensive Formations is not the receiver running the stick but the area of the field where those receivers run their wheel route. If Cover 2 zone is called, the
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receiver running the flat. If the flat is open the routes. The defender will look to cover the outside receiver running the post will be
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ball should be thrown to that receiver first. If receiver running the over-the-top route, leaving open. If Cover 3 coverage is called, the
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the flat route is covered, then work your way the angle route run by the running back open inside receiver running the wheel route will
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Inside Blitzes
back to the stick route, which should be open for a quick bullet pass underneath. Consider be open.
Overload Blitzes underneath against most zone coverages in using a Dual HB package with this passing
Outside Blitzes the game. concept.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS NO HUDDLE OFFENSE Advantages of Running the No the no huddle offense, you should
Running Controls The no huddle offense is a very exciting Huddle Offense look for teams that actually run it. You
Assignment AI and productive style of offense. It can There are many advantages to running the no will then have a fatigue advantage
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be employed in just about any offensive huddle offense: over the defense.
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system, whether it be lining up under
Understanding Coverages The fast pace increases panic for the
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center, running the Pistol, or going with a defensive player, who is forced to make the
No Huddle Offense Shotgun formation. In the world of video defensive call quicker.
OFFENSIVE STYLES game football, many players look down on
In a fast-tempo type of no huddle, the
Introduction the no huddle offensethey feel it takes
player controlling the defense has less time
Spread Offense advantage of the computer AI. Those who
to manually make adjustments or move
Pro Style Offense feel that had better get over it really fast
players around.
Air Raid Offense because the EA SPORTS NCAA Football 11
Run and Shoot Offense If you are playing in an Online Dynasty
team made the no huddle offense a key part
Option Offense league, your opponents must prepare
of the games new feature set.
Multiple Offense differently for you than for players who A quick-tempo offense like Oklahomas is deadly
Pistol Offense run a more conventional offense. They
One Back Offense cant just sit in practice mode and learn to
Types of No Huddle
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS defend the no huddle offense. They either There are two types of no huddle offense in
Defensive Controls have to play another human who will run it the game:
Defensive Formations on them or go up against the CPU playing a Aggressive: These teams want to quickly get
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no huddle team. up to the line of scrimmage and run the next
Coverage Types
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It limits defensive substitutions. play without wasting too much time off the
Blitzing 101 The no huddle offense controls the speed clock. Teams such as Oklahoma and Auburn
Inside Blitzes and tempo of the game. run an aggressive no huddle offense.
Overload Blitzes Teams that actually run the no huddle Traditional: A traditional no huddle offense
Outside Blitzes
The new No Huddle Play Call screen
offense dont fatigue as quickly as teams takes its time between plays. The offense
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ADJUSTMENTS that dont. For instance, Oklahoma wont gets to the line of scrimmage but waits while
Adjustments for the Run Game wear out as fast as Illinois would. This the QB makes adjustments based on what
Adjustments for the Passing means that if you are planning on running the defense is showing before the snap of
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offenses. Arizona State Baylor
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Understanding Coverages Here are some quick tips when it comes to Central Michigan Buffalo
Passing Concepts running the no huddle offense: Cincinnati Clemson
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES Players do fatigue quicker on both sides ECU Connecticut
Introduction of the ball when running the no huddle Florida Atlantic Duke
Spread Offense offense. Houston FIU

Pro Style Offense Teams that are set up to run no huddle have Right back to the line as soon as the play ends Louisiana Tech Iowa State
Air Raid Offense an advantage in that they do not fatigue as Mid Tenn State Kent State
quickly as a team that is not a no huddle Missouri Marshall
Option Offense
team. This represents that this team is used New Mexico Michigan
Multiple Offense
Pistol Offense
to dealing with the faster pace. Northwestern Mississippi State
One Back Offense When facing a no huddle team that puts a Notre Dame North Texas
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS lot of pressure on you, it is advantageous Oklahoma Rutgers
Defensive Controls to hold the ball more with a conservative Oklahoma State Temple
Defensive Formations attack to keep their offense off the field. Oregon Texas
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Both the offense and defense can select Rice UAB
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plays from any formation when no huddle Southern Miss UL Lafayette
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is called. However, no substitutions or Texas A&M UL Monroe
Inside Blitzes packages can be used. Texas Tech Vanderbilt

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INTRODUCTION Spread Option The concept behind the Spread offense
Passing Controls Cincinnati Air Force involves spreading the field horizontally
College football has always been one of our
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favorite sports due to the vast variety of playing Missouri Navy using three-, four-, and even five-receiver
styles. While the NFL is mostly a copycat Mississippi State Option Run sets. The key objective of the Spread
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league, college football is anything but. Different offense is to open up multiple vertical
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levels of talent and resources cause college Pro Style Multiple seams for both the running and passing
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coaches to be very creative in their quest to Miami Florida State game to exploit, as the defense is forced to
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Spread Offense develop an effective offensive scheme. North Carolina Kansas State spread itself thin across the field to cover
San Diego State Oklahoma everyone. This is known as horizontally
Pro Style Offense On any given Saturday, you will see Georgia
Air Raid Offense Tech running the Flexbone, Florida executing stretching the field. In the process, the QB
Air Raid Pistol looks for one-on-one matchups that favor
from the Spread Option, and Texas Tech Arizona Nevada
Option Offense
airing it out all over the field. Every year, the the offense. Once the QB finds the matchup
Multiple Offense Houston Indiana he likes, he attacks that defender or area
EA SPORTS team has worked diligently Troy Ohio
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to make sure that all the different styles of of the field. If he doesnt see a matchup he
One Back Offense
offense are represented in the game. Well, the likes, he may audible to a run play.
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Run and Shoot One Back
playbook team really put it into overdrive this Hawaii Alabama There are several versions of the Spread
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year. With the mantra 120 Ways to Win as SMU Idaho offense throughout the game. The Spread
Pass Defense Tips their guide, every teams playbook received Run and Shoot UTEP Passing offense is heavily weighted towards
Coverage Types special attention. Combine this with the new passing the ball. The QB must be exceptional
BLITZING Assignment AI blocking schemes in the game, SPREAD OFFENSE at reading the pass coverages before and after
Blitzing 101 and you can run just about anything you see in Many college teams run some form of the the snap for this type of Spread offense to
Inside Blitzes the college game. Spread offense, and it is well represented in the succeed.
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In this section of the guide, we will dive into playbooks found in NCAA Football 11. In fact, Another form of the Spread offense is the
Outside Blitzes Spread Option offense. Over the last few
the eight major offensive styles featured in at least 75 percent of the FBS (Football Bowl
MAKING DEFENSIVE years, this type of Spread offense has really
ADJUSTMENTS NCAA Football 11. Weve included a list of Subdivision) teams run some form of the Spread
Adjustments for the Run Game the EA SPORTS development teams favorite offense at times. In NCAA Football 11, 37 teams taken off; many teams now employ a run-first
Adjustments for the Passing playbooks for each style: are designated as Spread offense squads. mind-set as their means of moving the ball.
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few plays from each of these Spread offense reading the coverage before the snap. He see how the blocking shapes up and adjust
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families. attempts to predict the coverage based on the accordingly.
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alignment of the safeties and cornerbacks.
Pre-Snap Controls Spread Offense Playbooks
Understanding Coverages There are three key components for the Spread
Auburn Michigan Toledo
Passing Concepts Passing offense to succeed: game planning,
Baylor Mississippi State Tulsa
No Huddle Offense having speed to cause matchup problems, and
Bowling Green Missouri UAB
OFFENSIVE STYLES possessing a QB able to execute and make it
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Buffalo New Mexico UL Lafayette all work. The Bubble Screen out of the Shotgun
Spread Offense Central Michigan New Mexico State UL Monroe Trips Open is an excellent play that showcases
Pro Style Offense Cincinnati North Texas USF these three components.
Air Raid Offense Clemson Northwestern Utah
Run and Shoot Offense FIU Notre Dame Utah State
Option Offense Florida Oregon Vanderbilt Room for the WR to run.
Multiple Offense Iowa State Rice West Virginia Another way to run this play is to hot route
Pistol Offense Kent State Southern Miss the outside receiver on a curl route. You still
Wyoming
One Back Offense get the bubble route run by the inside slot
Louisville TCU
Marshall Texas receiver, but you also get the outside receiver
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running a curl route. This creates a curl-flat
Defensive Formations Shotgun Trips OpenBubble Screen concept, which is effective against many of
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the zone coverages found in the game.
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BLITZING The QB whips a quick pass to the flat The downside is, there is one fewer
Blitzing 101 receiver to block for the screen. A final
This play has three receivers lined up on the
Inside Blitzes adjustment to consider making is to hot
left. The inside slot receiver is bubbling out
Overload Blitzes route the halfback on a curl route. That
towards the sideline. The outside and middle
Outside Blitzes way if the bubble route is covered, the
receivers block for him. On the other side,
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ADJUSTMENTS the flanker runs a streak. Your first read is the option. One final note: Some bubble
Adjustments for the Run Game bubble route run by the inside slot receiver. screens work better than others. It just
Adjustments for the Passing Throw to him before he gets too near the depends on the formation.
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This play is highly effective
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against man coverage,
making it money for online
Passing Concepts play. Dont forget; if you want
No Huddle Offense to cancel the play action,
OFFENSIVE STYLES you can do it by hot routing
Introduction the HB to pass block or run a
Spread Offense pass route. The Read Option
Pro Style Offense is a good run play to work in
Air Raid Offense Shotgun SpreadPA Bubble
conjunction with the PA Bubble.
Run and Shoot Offense Another Spread Passing offense play that Getting it out to the bubble receiver quickly
Option Offense
many teams run is the PA Bubble, which is
Multiple Offense
essentially the same play as the Slant Bubble. The downside of having the
Pistol Offense
The only difference is the QB fakes a handoff outside receivers blocking is that
One Back Offense
to the halfback, performs a rocker step, if the slot receivers are covered,
Defensive Controls and then looks to throw to one of the slot there will be no other option to
Defensive Formations receivers running the bubble routes. Instead throw to. This means you have a
Pass Defense Tips of the outside receivers running slant routes, choice. You can either eat the ball
Coverage Types they look to block the outside corners or any and take the sack, or you can try
BLITZING defender covering the flat areas. to take off with the QB and pick
Blitzing 101 up what you can on the ground.
Inside Blitzes You can always hot route the
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outside receiver on another route,
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the corner. However, there is a
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catch; he generally will be jammed
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at the line of scrimmage by the
cornerback lined up across from
Passing Concepts him. This will slow him down in
No Huddle Offense getting out on his pass route. If
OFFENSIVE STYLES the defense has any type of pass
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Spread Offense be time to make the throw.
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
Shotgun SpreadPost Hi Lo
Option Offense Another popular Shotgun spread play is the Throwing a dart over the middle
Multiple Offense Post Hi Lo. This play features the flanker as
Pistol Offense the primary receiver. He is running a dig route If the flanker or right slot receiver
One Back Offense about 1012 yards down the field. The right is covered, then look for the
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS slot receiver runs a curl route underneath him. halfback in the flat. If man
Defensive Controls His route is designed to hold the hook zone coverage is called, look for the
Defensive Formations defenders underneath, allowing the split ends left slot receiver. His hook route
Pass Defense Tips is often open once he shows his
route to get open over the top. The halfbacks
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swing route is designed to hold any defenders numbers. The split end runs a
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playing the flat. deep post corner route and is the
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Inside Blitzes
plays only deep option. If Cover
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2 zone coverage is called, he will
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Assignment AI have those three receivers
Passing Controls to block. With that amount of
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can see why we like this play
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so much. If man coverage is
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called, you dont want to hot
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route those three receivers on
Spread Offense drags because they will bring
Pro Style Offense their men over towards where
Air Raid Offense the middle screen is being set
Run and Shoot Offense Shotgun 5WR TripsMiddle Screen up for the flanker.
Setting up the screen
Option Offense
Another low-risk pass play we really like to run
Multiple Offense
is the Middle Screen. This play has the flanker This play is effective against the
Pistol Offense
coming towards the middle on a screen route. blitz or all-coverage defensive
One Back Offense
The center, right guard, and right tackle set up schemes. If an inside blitz is
Defensive Controls the screen over the short middle of the field. called, you may need to sprint
Defensive Formations Once the catch is made, look for them to set the QB a few yards back to buy
Pass Defense Tips up the blocking, while maneuvering the flanker some extra time for the screen to
Coverage Types to pick up positive yardage. set up. Some players like to hot
BLITZING route the three receivers lined up
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Inside Blitzes coverage is called. They do this so
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all three of them will run towards
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the middle on their drag routes.
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Assignment AI Motion Option Pass We like to roll the QB to the right
Passing Controls as we work our way from right to
Pre-Snap Controls left. First we look at the flanker,
Understanding Coverages who is running an out route. If he
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is open, we throw to him. If not,
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then we look for the corner route
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run by the tight end. If he is not
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open, the last read we make is the
Pro Style Offense split end running the deep post
Air Raid Offense route.
Option Offense Shotgun Normal Flex WingMotion Option Pass
The QB meshes with the runner
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We could have easily run the Motion WR
Pistol Offense
Option play. However, we like the Motion If zone coverage is called, there is
One Back Offense
Option Pass better as it gives us the same a good chance the defenders are
Defensive Controls rushing possibilities with the option to also in position to defend the option.
Defensive Formations throw the ball. What we see before and after One thing to remember about this
Pass Defense Tips the snap determines if we plan on throwing the play is that it has automotion built
Coverage Types ball or not. The Motion Option Pass is more into it. You should definitely use
BLITZING effective against man coverage because the other automotion plays, such as
Blitzing 101 receivers draw defenders away from where the the Jet Sweep, so you dont tip
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option is being run. your opponent off. There is one
Overload Blitzes downside to this play; you cannot
Outside Blitzes
hot route any other receivers when
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Our receiver is wide open
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that the unblocked backside
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defensive end sits back and
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stays home then you hand off
Passing Concepts to your running back. As long
No Huddle Offense as you make the right read,
OFFENSIVE STYLES this makes this run play very
Introduction difficult to defend even if the
Spread Offense defense knows it is coming
Pro Style Offense towards them. For more details
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about the Read Option, see our
Run and Shoot Offense Shotgun Wing OffsetRead Option breakdown of the Assignment AI.
Option Offense
The Spread Option offense is based on the The QB makes his read
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Pistol Offense
concept of defensive isolation. The offense
One Back Offense spreads the defense out by having three, four, The means by which option plays
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS or five receivers lined up wide. It uses two or are run from the Spread Option
Defensive Controls fewer running backs in the backfield, while offense vary greatly from team to
Defensive Formations setting the QB back in the Shotgun. By forcing team. The Read Option is one of
Pass Defense Tips the defense out to defend more of the field, the most popular Spread Option
Coverage Types it isolates the defenders in space. To take plays. With the right personnel it
BLITZING advantage of this, offenses employ double is one of the most lethal plays in
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or triple option plays that further curb the college football. This run play is
Inside Blitzes
defenders aggression and force them to play effective but easy to run. If you
Overload Blitzes
their assignments. When used in combination see that the unblocked backside
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with a consistent passing game, the Spread defensive end crashes down,
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Shotgun Y-Trips HB Wk more formidable this season, third
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HB Mid Draw and medium to long has become
Passing Controls a lot more precarious for the
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Understanding Coverages to respect the threat of the draw.
Passing Concepts Look for formations that have
No Huddle Offense bubble screens and draws within
OFFENSIVE STYLES themyou can pick up significant
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yardage by running the bubble
Spread Offense
play first and then the draw play.
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
Shotgun Y-Trips HB WkHB Mid Draw
Option Offense The offensive line fakes the pass
Multiple Offense Lets face it; HB Draw plays in previous years
Pistol Offense have been hit or miss. For a lot of users it Combine the new blocking
One Back Offense was mostly a miss accompanied by much schemes with the defenses
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS frustration. This year the EA SPORTS NCAA reaction to the draw plays this
Defensive Controls Football team made it a point to improve year (defenders actually drop
Defensive Formations back into coverage as if its a
blocking on draw plays. Run blocking on this
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play has been redone to truly emulate a pass. pass play) and you have a real
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You now will see the pocket starting to form formula for success when you
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because the defensive ends will drive the call a draw vs. a pass defense.
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Inside Blitzes offensive tackles into the backfield while the Teams that run the Spread Option
Overload Blitzes defensive tackles try to drive the guards and offense use draws such as the
Outside Blitzes center into the face of the QB. This opens up Shotgun Y-Trips HB WkHB
MAKING DEFENSIVE big holes for the running back to go through Mid Draw. Since draws are much
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Running Controls For many years the Pro Style offense was need to make sure they provide him with the
Assignment AI considered the best style for a QB who tools that will put him in position for success.
Passing Controls planned on one day going to the NFL. This Here we give you the building blocks for
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offensive style is not deemed Pro Style success using this style of offense. Our offense
Understanding Coverages will be able to handle the blitz, whether with man
because of the plays in particular, but
Passing Concepts or zone coverage behind it, and also be able to
more because of the terminology and the
No Huddle Offense
sequence in which the plays are called. change the tempo of the game based on our
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As the game of football continues to evolve QBs drop and/or the running plays we use.
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Spread Offense we are seeing the Pro Style offense take a Pro Style Playbooks
Pro Style Offense back seat to the ever-popular and simple-to- Akron Ole Miss
Air Raid Offense learn Spread or Shotgun offenses. Dont think Arkansas Pittsburgh
Run and Shoot Offense for a moment that there is anything wrong with Boise State Rutgers
Option Offense that; no matter what your preference is, the Cal San Diego State
Multiple Offense goal is to reach the end zone. The popularity of South Carolina
Colorado
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these offenses, however, is making the use of Colorado State Stanford
One Back Offense
the Pro Style offense more attractive because Connecticut Syracuse
it is not as widespread as the other styles Florida Atlantic Tennessee
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of play. In NCAA Football 11, 38 teams are Fresno State Texas A&M
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designated as having Pro Style offenses. Georgia Tulane
Coverage Types Once main facet of the Pro Style offense is Illinois UCF
BLITZING the tendency to run plays with the QB directly Iowa UCLA
Blitzing 101 under center. The main criticism that was Kentucky USC
Inside Blitzes thrown out all over the airways prior to the NFL Maryland Virginia
Overload Blitzes Draft was how NCAA Football 11 cover athlete Miami Virginia Tech
Outside Blitzes Tim Tebow would adjust to a Pro Style offense Michigan State Washington
MAKING DEFENSIVE and taking snaps from under center. We
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Adjustments for the Run Game believe that given his work ethic and character, Nebraska Western Michigan
Adjustments for the Passing nothing is impossible for him to achieve. North Carolina Wisconsin
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center. Since most human players
Passing Controls will test you right away with a
Pre-Snap Controls blitz, having a quick passing play
Understanding Coverages ready will help you set the tone for
Passing Concepts the rest of the game.
No Huddle Offense When running this play,
OFFENSIVE STYLES immediately look to see where
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the pressure is coming from. If
Spread Offense
pressure comes from the middle,
Pro Style Offense
then throw to the inside twins
Air Raid Offense Weak I Close TwinsSpacing receiver; if it comes from the
Option Offense
The easiest way to help a QB have success Standing up in the pocket
edge, go to the FB or TE for an
Multiple Offense is to establish a solid run game. The passing easy completion.
Pistol Offense game may put up the numbers and fill the There are some rules that we need to consider
One Back Offense seats with students, but we must also run the if we plan to take to the air right
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS ball. away. First, we should use a
Defensive Controls quick-passing, three-step-drop
Having said that, too many players start
Defensive Formations play. This is the reason we like
possessions or run the ball on first down. The
Pass Defense Tips Weak I Close TwinsSpacing.
Coverage Types numbers are starting to show that offenses
This play gives us an opportunity
BLITZING that pass the ball on first down have a higher
to get our QB an easy completion
Blitzing 101 completion percentage. This makes it a wise
and help set his rhythm.
Inside Blitzes decision to pass on first down or the first play
Short passing plays are perfect
Overload Blitzes of the possession.
Outside Blitzes counters to blitzing defenses. If
MAKING DEFENSIVE we give the QB a chance to get
ADJUSTMENTS the ball out of his hands on his
Adjustments for the Run Game third step, the only real chance a
Game defense has at getting to our QB Gunning the ball to the receiver
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We expect the defense to either sit back to
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protect against the quick pass or still play
aggressive and leave themselves open for the
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No Huddle Offense
pass again.
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
Weak I Close TwinsHB Dive
Run and Shoot Offense Short passing is a great help to our offense
Option Offense and very useful on first down, but nothing
Multiple Offense can truly substitute for the running game.
Pistol Offense The run is our way of establishing the line of
One Back Offense scrimmage. Even though it may sound silly
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS to think that you can enforce your will on
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a defense in a video game, you can. Many
players get totally frustrated when facing a
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powerful rushing attack. Finding room to run
Coverage Types
BLITZING A powerful rushing attack is not just the use of
Power O or Off Tackle plays. Instead, it means Given our success on the previous play we will
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Inside Blitzes using a variety of running plays in a way that attack them by running the ball to the B gap.
Overload Blitzes keeps the defense off balance and vulnerable This passing lane was where we threw the ball
Outside Blitzes to the run. on first down, so a nice run here will start to
MAKING DEFENSIVE In our first play we took a look at the Weak make these linebackers cheat up to the line of
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PA Boot Slide
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Passing Concepts The Weak I Close TwinsPA Boot
No Huddle Offense
Slide sets the defense up with the
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same post-snap movement as the
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HB Dive. Only this time we have
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
all of our receivers running pass
Air Raid Offense routes to the right side.
Weak I Close TwinsPA Boot Slide
Option Offense Faking the run action
Multiple Offense Now that weve started to establish a rhythm As soon as the QB makes the
Pistol Offense and are moving the ball rather easily off of fake to the running back and
One Back Offense the previous two plays, we can now further whips his head around, look
complicate things for the defense. immediately to the seam. The
Defensive Controls defense should leave one of
Defensive Formations The better the defense is, the more likely it is our twin receivers open. If they
Pass Defense Tips that they will react to our initial movements. cover the split end then the
Coverage Types So if we are running the ball, a good defense flanker will be open. On this
BLITZING will read the QB turning, the guard to see if play we took the flanker for
Blitzing 101 hes pulling, and then the running back. By the the deep touchdown.
Inside Blitzes time the defender reads all of this, he should
Overload Blitzes
be in position to meet the running back at the This play will let us win vs.
Outside Blitzes
line of scrimmage. Because we respect our man and zone coverage.
MAKING DEFENSIVE This time we torched a zone
ADJUSTMENTS opponents preparation, we like to use play
Our receiver is open deep blitz.
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Adjustments for the Passing second-level defenders out of position so we
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No Huddle Offense
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Spread Offense Thats what happens here.
Pro Style Offense The defense stayed basic, and
I-Form Tackle OverHB Power O once we put the play in motion
Air Raid Offense
Run and Shoot Offense Weve beaten the defense up enough in the we slid an extra blocker to the
Option Offense Weak I Close Twins; now lets move on to second level. Now our back is
Multiple Offense another formation so we can really have some The QB hands the ball off off to the races.
Pistol Offense fun with them.
One Back Offense The defense will try to slow down
As much as we like to run out of the Ace our offense by coming out in a 44
formation, we want to focus on a more Split alignment. This formation has
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conventional style of pro offense. The I given many defenses a chance to
formation has a storied history, but in recent
Pass Defense Tips wreak havoc on the offense, but
years it has been used less and less. We
Coverage Types were not worried about it one bit.
BLITZING find some of our best running plays in this
Blitzing 101 formation and can easily control the pace of The beauty of the Tackle Over
Inside Blitzes the game by using this set. alignment is that it allows us to
Overload Blitzes We will come to the field running the HB Power take advantage of the defense no
Outside Blitzes O out of the I-Form Tackle Over. Last year matter what. If they shift to our
MAKING DEFENSIVE proved to be the year of the Off Tackle running strength we can run to the back
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Adjustments for the Passing play to establish a nice run game. punish them all day. Looks like we can break it outside
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Over gives us various oppor-
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Pre-Snap Controls double-teams because of our
Understanding Coverages extra blocker.
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense I-Form Tackle OverHB Slam
Option Offense
Running the ball off tackle is very effective, A strong double-team block up front
Multiple Offense especially if the team youre using has a fast
Pistol Offense running back. If we plan to have a sustained One of the most frustrating things that can
One Back Offense rushing attack we cant just rely on speed happen to a defense is feeling the perfect play
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS and being able to get to the edge. We have call was made and then seeing it get blown up.
Defensive Controls to make sure we focus on the inside and The defense comes out in the 44 Split again,
Defensive Formations constantly dominate the run between the but this time they are running the LB Fire. They
Pass Defense Tips tackles to wear the defense out and keep them intend to send both inside linebackers into the
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open to be exploited later on in the game. A gap, hoping to disrupt our running play in
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For years the HB Slam has been a productive the backfield.
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Inside Blitzes running play. When in the I-Form Tackle Over It doesnt work. Our offensive line gets a
Overload Blitzes this play can turn the expected 34 yard gain beautiful double-team on the defensive
Outside Blitzes into a touchdown. The offensive line is going end that springs our running back for the
MAKING DEFENSIVE to block everything down and collapse the touchdown.
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Adjustments for the Run Game defense into the center of the field. This is a
Adjustments for the Passing B gap rushing play that works well even when
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Our initial play of choice is the TE Spot. This The defense is in a 43 Prowl look. As
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play showcases another reason why we like soon as we hike the ball and see multiple
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using the Ace formation: It allows us to use defenders coming, we dump the ball
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route combinations as easily as when we are off to our running back. He gets to the
Passing Concepts in Shotgun formations. sideline and escapes towards the end
No Huddle Offense To our pair tight end side we have a smash- zone.
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corner-flat route combination by the tight ends
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and running back. On the twin receiver side
Spread Offense
we have the slot running a whip route and the
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
Ace Twin TE FlexTE Spot flanker running a deep cross.
Run and Shoot Offense As much as we like to stay in conventional
Option Offense under-center formations, we really enjoy the
Multiple Offense flexibility of the Ace sets. Not only do these
Pistol Offense formations give you the best of the Shotgun
One Back Offense alignments, but they also give you some of the
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS best run alignments in the game.
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Defensive Formations One of the Ace formations that we love to run
Pass Defense Tips plays from is the Twin TE Flex. This formation
Coverage Types gives us pair tight ends to one side of the field
BLITZING and twin receivers to the opposite. This makes
Blitzing 101 it easy for us to set up a series to attack the
Inside Blitzes defense and puts the defense in a position
Overload Blitzes where, based on our alignment, they dont
Outside Blitzes know where the ball is going. Any time we can The QB throws a dart outside
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the defense does, because this
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running play is a threat no matter
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what. There are ways to stop
everything, but this is a play
Passing Concepts that will take more then a few
No Huddle Offense adjustments to shut down. As
OFFENSIVE STYLES soon as the defense overcommits
Introduction to stop the stretch, we will air it
Spread Offense
out on them.
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense Ace Twin TE FlexHB Stretch The defense cheats and brings
Run and Shoot Offense the safety down to help prevent
Option Offense
As we come to the end of our Pro Style our back from breaking off another The safety is down in the box
Multiple Offense offensive section we want to take another
Pistol Offense look into the Ace Twin TE Flex formation to big run. When we start to see
One Back Offense focus on a play that has helped us dominate adjustments like this, we know
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS defenses for years. The HB Stretch is similar to that if put any of our receivers
Defensive Controls the Off Tackle, but when used out of the Twin in motion then we can
Defensive Formations TE Flex the tight end and receiver alignments
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dominate the defense.
make this running play productive to both
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sides. We trust our blocking
BLITZING assignments. Our running
Blitzing 101 The defense has come out on the field with back reads his blocks and
Inside Blitzes a 43 NormalEdge Sting play call. The hits the sideline for another
Overload Blitzes purpose of this normal alignment is so that our touchdown.
Outside Blitzes offense doesnt have a pre-snap advantage of
MAKING DEFENSIVE hot routing to the unshifted side. We purposely
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Passing Controls AIR RAID OFFENSE Another misconception is that running backs
Pre-Snap Controls How many times have you played NCAA are not used all that much. Nothing could be
Understanding Coverages Football games and aired the ball out further from the truth. In the Air Raid offense,
Passing Concepts
6580 percent of the game? You are not running backs serve a useful role by catching
No Huddle Offense passes out of the backfield, running screen
alone because thats how most of us play
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video game football. Surea lot of us want routes, and carrying the ball on draw plays.
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Spread Offense to be able to pound the rock and be more In NCAA Football 11, 10 teams have been
Pro Style Offense balanced, but when you get behind or the designated as using the Air Raid style of
Air Raid Offense game is on the line, most of us will abandon offense. In this section of the guide, we
Run and Shoot Offense the run and look to throw. Louisiana Tech show two Air Raid schemes that can
Option Offense head coach Tony Franklin, who is a disciple be run to move the ball through the
Multiple Offense of Air Raid founder Hal Mumme, makes no air while still mixing in run plays in to
Pistol Offense bones about it; he is going to throw the ball keep the defense off-balance.
One Back Offense
and throw it often. Forget about the runhis
offense uses the short, high percentage pass Air Raid Playbooks
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plays to substitute the run. Think West Coast
Offense, but even less running. Arizona State
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BYU
Coverage Types The Air Raid style of offense is assumed to ECU
BLITZING be very complex. Although this is not entirely
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Houston
true, because the receivers need to know Louisiana Tech
Inside Blitzes
relatively few routes, the complexity comes Mid Tenn State
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from the different formations, personnel Oklahoma State
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groupings, and the passing routes that are Texas Tech
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them, he generally runs the stick
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route. The left slot receiver runs a
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mini post and the flanker runs a
Understanding Coverages whip route. The left slot receivers
Passing Concepts route works well against both man
No Huddle Offense and zone coverage. The flankers
OFFENSIVE STYLES whip route is effective against
Introduction man coverage. Several other
Spread Offense formations run the Y Stick passing
Pro Style Offense concept, so be sure to utilize this
Air Raid Offense Shotgun Spread FlexY Stick play as one of your main ways
A staple Air Raid passing concept is the Y to move the ball effectively and
Option Offense The receiver sits down in the zone
Multiple Offense Stick. For our breakdown of this concept consistently.
Pistol Offense pass, we are going to run it from a 2 2 set Notice that the hook zone defenders drop too far back to
One Back Offense out of the Shotgun spread Flex. The right slot have any chance of defending this play. Thats what makes
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS receiver is running a stick route. He runs up it so effective. Generally expect to
Defensive Controls the field approximately 5 yards, turns around pick up 57 yards.
Defensive Formations quickly, and shows his numbers to the QB. He
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If the right slot receiver is not open,
is the receiver to throw to first. look for the running back, who is
Coverage Types
BLITZING working his way to the flat. The
Blitzing 101 flanker runs a fade route, drawing
Inside Blitzes some of the pass coverage away
Overload Blitzes from the right slot receiver. In other
Outside Blitzes
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Passing Controls players like to throw to him
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before so that he catches the
ball on the run. Others wait
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No Huddle Offense
until he curls back to make
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sure he is open. The split end
Introduction running a deep post may also
Spread Offense be an option if the coverage
Pro Style Offense dictates it. Watch to see if a
Air Raid Offense safety plays the deep middle or
Shotgun Double FlexY Shallow Cross
Run and Shoot Offense not. If one does play the deep
Option Offense Another staple passing concept that Air Raid middle, chances are he wont
Multiple Offense teams like to employ in their offense is the Y The QB drops back with time to pass be open.
Pistol Offense
Shallow Cross. The right slot receiver runs a
One Back Offense
shallow cross, while the left slot receiver runs You will find many high-low reads
a 10-yard in route. His pass route generally throughout many of the passing
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draws the hook zone defenders back towards styles in the game. If neither
Pass Defense Tips him, allowing the right slot receiver running the receiver is open, look for the
Coverage Types shallow crossing route to get open for a quick running back, who is running a
BLITZING pass. If the hook zone defender jumps the delayed check-down route out
Blitzing 101 right slot receivers shallow drag, then the left of the backfield. The ball can be
Inside Blitzes slot receivers in route should be open. thrown before or after he curls
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Outside Blitzes
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Shallow Cross
Passing Controls be open against Cover 3 if the
Pre-Snap Controls deep safety comes up to cover the
Understanding Coverages right slot receivers dig, but dont
Passing Concepts count on it. This play is effective
No Huddle Offense against man coverage, but the
OFFENSIVE STYLES right slot receiver needs speed
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and acceleration to get away from
Spread Offense
the defender covering him. Make
Pro Style Offense
sure you put one of your fastest
Air Raid Offense
receivers in the right slot to get
Shotgun Spread Flex WkH Shallow Cross
Option Offense the most out of this play.
Multiple Offense Much like the Y Shallow Cross, the H Shallow
Pistol Offense Cross gets the ball out quickly to a receiver WR#19 crosses over the middle of the field
One Back Offense running a shallow crossing route. In this case
its the left slot receiver. The receiver that gets This is a very common high-low
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him open underneath is the right slot receiver, read that many teams use when
Defensive Formations throwing the ball. If the left and
who is running a dig route. His route will
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draw the hook zone defenders away from the right slot receivers are not open,
Coverage Types
underneath routes. If the hook zone defender look for the halfback running a
BLITZING
comes to cover the left slot receiver, then look delayed check-down route out
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Inside Blitzes for the right slot receiver on the dig route. the backfield. The split end runs
Overload Blitzes a go route, and the flanker runs
Outside Blitzes a deep post. His pass route may
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Running Controls is open, then look towards
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Passing Controls swing route on the right. He
Pre-Snap Controls is a solid third option. The
split end runs a corner post
Passing Concepts
and may be open against
No Huddle Offense
Cover 2 coverages. The
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flanker runs a corner route,
Spread Offense and although he is the plays
Pro Style Offense primary receiver, he is generally
Air Raid Offense Shotgun Spread FlexMesh the last pass option we look
Run and Shoot Offense The Mesh passing concept can be found in to throw to when using this
The defenders are trailing our receivers
Option Offense
pretty much every style of offense. Shotgun play. While the Mesh is not a
Multiple Offense
spread Flex has two slot receivers running staple passing concept of the
Pistol Offense Air Raid offense, its one that
One Back Offense
the Mesh. A new wrinkle has been added to
the Mesh passing concept in NCAA Football is often used and must not be
11. Now two receivers will run their shallow overlooked.
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Defensive Formations crossing routes all the way across the field Of all the passing concepts found
Pass Defense Tips if man coverage is called. If zone coverage in the game, this one may have
Coverage Types is called, they will find the soft spot in the some of the easiest reads as the
BLITZING underneath zone coverage and spot up, thus receivers will adjust their routes
Blitzing 101 making the Mesh very difficult to defend. based on the coverage. For those
Inside Blitzes
of you who are struggling with the
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
passing game, the Mesh is a good
MAKING DEFENSIVE choice to help get your aerial
ADJUSTMENTS We hit the first open target attack on track and moving in the
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HB Slip Screen the catch. Instead of having just
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three blockers, there are now six,
Pre-Snap Controls making this HB Slip Screen even
Understanding Coverages more effective than it already is. If
Passing Concepts man coverage is called, do not hot
No Huddle Offense route the three receivers. Instead
OFFENSIVE STYLES have them run their default routes.
Introduction Once the catch is made, follow
Spread Offense your blocks and head down the
Pro Style Offense
field for positive yardage. If you
Air Raid Offense
are having problems running
Run and Shoot Offense Shotgun Trips OpenHB Slip Screen
Option Offense Number 22 catches it with blockers in front of him
the screen, try motioning the
halfback to the left. He now will
Multiple Offense A pass play that many Air Raid teams use
Pistol Offense The Shotgun Trips OpenHB line up to the left of the QB.
to get their backs involved in the game is
One Back Offense Slip Screen has a 3 1 alignment.
the screen. Not only is it valuable for moving
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Three receivers line up on the left
the ball down the field, but it also forces the
Defensive Controls side, while the flanker is the lone
safeties to move closer to the line to defend it.
Defensive Formations receiver on the right. The halfback
Pass Defense Tips
When the defense does bring the safeties up lines up next to the QB on the
Coverage Types closer to the line of scrimmage, thats when right. The left guard, center, and
BLITZING offensive coordinators will dial up plays to go right guard pull to the right to set
Blitzing 101 deep, such as using the Four Verticals passing up the screen for the halfback.
Inside Blitzes concept. The two inside receivers on the
Overload Blitzes left run streaks, while the split
Outside Blitzes end runs a deep hitch. Advanced
MAKING DEFENSIVE players will hot route all three of
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fade. They do this to clear
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out room for the halfback on
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the right once he comes all
Passing Concepts the way to the left side of the
No Huddle Offense field.
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Shotgun Split SlotBacks Cross
Air Raid Offense
Another play that we use to get the running
Option Offense
backs involved in the offense is the Backs
Multiple Offense Cross. This passing concept is very effective The QB has plenty of time in the pocket
Pistol Offense against man and zone coverage. The formation
One Back Offense we use for this breakdown is the Shotgun Split Watch to see which one gets
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Slot. We use the Dual HB package. We do this open. Once you spot the open
Defensive Controls because we want our fastest running backs running back, throw him a hard
Defensive Formations on the field. The real key to this play working bullet pass. If zone coverage
Pass Defense Tips is having running backs with high speed and is called, the slot receivers in
Coverage Types acceleration ratings. route will draw the hook zone
BLITZING The running backs both run their routes defenders away from the running
Blitzing 101 through the offensive line and then cut towards backs, allowing them to get open
Inside Blitzes each other. Once they make their cuts, they
Overload Blitzes
underneath. The flanker runs a
can accelerate away from their defenders. At deep post route and is the plays
Outside Blitzes
some point, they will cross each other. If man only deep option. The split end
MAKING DEFENSIVE
ADJUSTMENTS coverage is called, their routes cause a rub
runs a hitch route. Most players
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Adjustments for the Passing them to run into each other. Number 23 is wide open for the catch
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Shotgun 5WR TrioFour Verticals
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Passing Controls hook zone coverage over the top
Pre-Snap Controls of the shake route. If the hook
Understanding Coverages zone defenders dont back up to
Passing Concepts cover the left inside slot receivers
No Huddle Offense route, he will be open if Cover 2
OFFENSIVE STYLES or 3 coverage is called. Watch the
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deep safety for Cover 3 coverage
Spread Offense
before making the throw.
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense Shotgun 5WR TrioFour Verticals
Option Offense
One last play we want to show for our Air Raid The QB makes his reads down the field
Multiple Offense breakdown is the Four Verticals out of the
Pistol Offense Shotgun 5WR Trio. This play has a great route Consider taking control of the
One Back Offense to run if the defense likes to play a lot of man left-side receiver and motioning
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS coverage. The left slot receiver runs a shake him to the right. After he takes
Defensive Controls route. This route is one of the best in the game one or two steps, snap the ball.
Defensive Formations when it comes to beating man coverage. It This allows him to get even more
Pass Defense Tips doesnt take a long time for the receiver to get separation from the defender
Coverage Types covering him. The Four Verticals
going. Once he makes his cut to the inside, the
BLITZING
defender covering him wont be able to stick concept is highly effective at
Blitzing 101
with him. As soon as you spot him open, throw beating any zone coverage in the
Inside Blitzes
Overload Blitzes him a hard bullet pass. game as long as the right reads
Outside Blitzes are made. The shake route will
MAKING DEFENSIVE be open because the right inside
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS RUN AND SHOOT OFFENSE the receiver runs the correct route; otherwise route is a curl. We didnt see him run
Running Controls The Run and Shoot offense is another you may be a sitting duck in the pocket that route once against all the coverages
Assignment AI spread-the-field offensive style that because you may not have time to look for we tested. His other two routes are
Passing Controls generally has four fast receivers lined up another receiver. the streak and slant. If Cover 0 is the
Pre-Snap Controls coverage, he will run the streak route.
in 2 2 sets, although SMU will use some Run and Shoot Playbooks
3 1 sets to throw different wrinkles at the Hawaii
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defense. The Run and Shoot does not have
No Huddle Offense SMU
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a fullback or tight end on the field. This limits
the running opportunities in this offense;
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however, since the Run and Shoot offense
Shotgun Spread60 Streak X
Spread Offense
is primarily a passing offensive system, that Option
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense doesnt affect it all that much.
Run and Shoot Offense Most Run and Shoot offenses use a lot of
Option Offense motion, although SMUs head coach June
Multiple Offense
Jones doesnt use as much motion in his
Pistol Offense The QB reads the left side of the field
offense as he once did. Instead, he prefers to
One Back Offense
have his team come to the line of scrimmage Against all other pass coverage types he
and quickly run the play. The Run and Shoot runs a slant route. As we already mentioned,
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offense uses a lot of option routes. The option routes are very effective against man
Pass Defense Tips CPU-controlled receiver decides what route he coverage. Notice how the split end gains some
Coverage Types is going to run based on the pass coverages. separation on the right cornerback once he
Since the CPU decides what routes to run, Shotgun Spread60 Streak X Option makes his break inward on his slant route.
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Blitzing 101 they may not always run the correct one. With The Shotgun spread60 Streak X Option is Once we see this, we throw a hard bullet
Inside Blitzes that said, option routes destroy man coverage. a perfect example of the plays that are drawn pass towards the split end. Once the catch
Overload Blitzes If your opponent is playing a lot of man up by coaches who run the Run and Shoot is made, we look to head down the field for
Outside Blitzes coverage, option routes are a good choice to style of offense. The plays primary receiver is yardage. If for some reason the split end is
MAKING DEFENSIVE run. You as the quarterback must also read the split end, who is the X receiver. Notice that covered, we then look for our second option,
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the coverage and be on the same page as the he has the option to run one of three routes the left slot receiver, who is running a shallow
receivers running the option routes. Hopefully depending on the pass coverage. His default crossing route. Look for him against both man
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runs a skinny post, while the flanker runs a go
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route. The right slot receiver should be open if
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Cover 2 zone coverage is called. The Shotgun
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spread60 Streak X Option should be one of
Passing Concepts your stock pass plays if you plan on running
No Huddle Offense the Run and Shoot offense. Make sure you
OFFENSIVE STYLES spend some time in practice mode learning
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Spread Offense Number 11 works hard to get open over the middle
Pro Style Offense
However, if the halfback is hot routed to run a
Air Raid Offense Shotgun Spread60 H Y Option
pass route, then the linebacker will cover him,
Another staple play of many Run and Shoot leaving the left slot receiver to work one-on-one
Option Offense
offenses is the 60 H Y Option. This play has underneath with his man. Another option route
Multiple Offense
the left slot receiver running an option route. to keep an eye on is the right slot receiver. He
Pistol Offense
By default he runs a short curl route, which runs either his default in route or his option post
One Back Offense
essentially is a stick route. If zone coverage route. If a safety plays the deep middle, look for
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is called, you can bet he is going to run this him on the in route. If a safety does not play the
Defensive Formations route. As soon as he sets and turns around, deep middle, look for him to run the post.
Pass Defense Tips The QB likes what he sees and fires a bullet pass throw him a hard bullet pass. If man coverage
Coverage Types is called, he runs either an in or out route.
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Inside Blitzes playing the middle. For instance, since the
Overload Blitzes halfback doesnt go out on a pass route, if the
Outside Blitzes middle linebacker is covering the halfback, he
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Adjustments for the Passing position to help defend it.
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to drift slightly inward,
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leaving the right slot just
Understanding Coverages enough room open down
Passing Concepts the sideline to squeeze the
No Huddle Offense pass in. Watch for defenders
OFFENSIVE STYLES dropping back in buzz
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Spread Offense wheel routes. If nothing opens
Pro Style Offense up deep, then look for the
Air Raid Offense
halfback running a delayed curl
Run and Shoot Offense Shotgun SpreadRNS Switch Dig out of the backfield.
Option Offense
There are several plays in the SMU Shotgun Our receiver heads out on his wheel route
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Pistol Offense
spread formation that we really like. Five
One Back Offense plays in the formation begin with RNS, which If Cover 2 zone coverage is called,
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS stands for run and shoot. These plays were look for the post route run by the
Defensive Controls designed by the EA SPORTS NCAA playbook split end. If Cover 3 coverage is
Defensive Formations team based on their film study of the Run and called, look for the left slot on the
Pass Defense Tips Shoot style of offense. Lets take a look at one wheel route. On the right side, the
Coverage Types of our favorites, the RNS Switch Dig. This play wheel-dig route combo is also
BLITZING is very effective in beating zone coverage. On effective against zone coverage.
Blitzing 101 Watch for the right slots wheel
the right side, the wheel-post route combo
Inside Blitzes
run between the left slot and split end does an route to get open once the flanker
Overload Blitzes
excellent job at attacking most zone coverages runs his dig route to the inside.
Outside Blitzes
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in the game.
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the right slot receiver wont be
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jammed at the line of scrimmage.
Understanding Coverages If has the speed and acceleration
Passing Concepts to beat his defender, he will be
No Huddle Offense open for a deep pass down the
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
Shotgun SpreadRNS Switch Curl Post
Option Offense The QB stands tall in the pocket
Multiple Offense The Shotgun spreadRNS Switch Curl Post
Pistol Offense is an effective man and zone beater. On the On the right side, the right slot
One Back Offense left side, the split end and left slot run a route receiver runs a wheel route while
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS combo that typically beats any type of man the flanker runs a post route. If
Defensive Controls coverage. If normal man coverage is called, soft zone coverage is called, the
the left slot receiver will be open before he right slot receiver will be open for
Pass Defense Tips a quick pass. If Cover 3 coverage
breaks towards the sideline, because he runs
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his route underneath the curl route run by the is called, he will be open once
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split end. If you choose not to throw to the left he breaks down the sideline,
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slot receiver, then you can wait for the split end because the left cornerback will
Inside Blitzes
Overload Blitzes to curl back. He will be open once he shows go inside to cover the flankers
Outside Blitzes his numbers. If bump-n-run man coverage is post, thus allowing the left slot
MAKING DEFENSIVE called, the left slot receiver will not be open.
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The split end will be, but the passing window
is tighter to make the throw to him.
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read the spot route run by
Pre-Snap Controls the middle slot receiver. The
Understanding Coverages running backs curl route will
Passing Concepts force the hook zone defender
No Huddle Offense to cover him, allowing the
OFFENSIVE STYLES middle slot receiver to get
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Spread Offense
final read is the split end
Pro Style Offense
running the curl route. There is
Air Raid Offense
Shotgun Trips Open StrMustang Switch a good chance he will be open
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if the flat receiver is covered.
We are going break down our next three Run
Multiple Offense
Pistol Offense
and Shoot plays using the Shotgun Trips Open Number 26 sits down in the zone
One Back Offense Str (left) formation. Its time to showcase three
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS plays from the Mustang series. The first one The way we like to run this play
Defensive Controls is called Shotgun Trips Open StrMustang against zone requires some hot
Defensive Formations Switch. This play has the split end running a and smart routing. First, hot route
Pass Defense Tips deep post route as the plays primary receiver. the split end on a curl. Also hot
Coverage Types The switch in the plays name occurs between route the running back on a curl.
BLITZING the middle and inside slot receivers on the We then smart route the back to
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trips side. The middle receiver runs a spot
Inside Blitzes
route, while the inside slot receiver runs a flat. ball is snapped, we have several
Overload Blitzes
options we can throw to. First, we
Outside Blitzes
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look to the flat to see if the inside
ADJUSTMENTS slot receiver is open. If he is, we
Adjustments for the Run Game throw him a bullet pass. Next, we
Adjustments for the Passing An easy pitch-and-catch for this team
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Mustang Flood a buzz zone. If a defender does
Passing Controls drop back, he will be in position to
Pre-Snap Controls defend the out route. The flanker
Understanding Coverages on the back side runs a deep
Passing Concepts post. Consider hot routing him
No Huddle Offense on a drag route so he can be a
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check-down option underneath if
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the split end is not open.
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
Shotgun Trips Open StrMustang Flood
Option Offense
Multiple Offense The Shotgun Trips Open Str is a 3 1 WR#18 breaks hard on his route
Pistol Offense formation many Run and Shoot offenses like
One Back Offense to run. Three receivers line up on left side, By design, if Cover 3 coverage is
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS while one lines up wide on the right side. The called the streak route run by the
Defensive Controls running back is lined up on the left side of the middle receiver draws the right
Defensive Formations quarterback. The second of the three plays we cornerback inside. The out route
Pass Defense Tips run by the inside slot receiver
are going to show from this formation is the
Coverage Types
Mustang Flood. This play works exceptionally holds the flat defender. These
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well against most zone coverages in the game. two routes work in combination
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Inside Blitzes
The primary receiver is the split end running an to get the split end open once he
Overload Blitzes out route. The middle receiver runs a streak, breaks towards the sideline on his
Outside Blitzes while the inside receiver runs an out route. out route. One thing to look for is
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Passing Controls in position to cover the curl
Pre-Snap Controls route run by the split end.
Understanding Coverages The flanker runs a shallow
Passing Concepts cross from the side. He is
No Huddle Offense
a good option if neither the
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flat nor the curl route is open.
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Spread Offense
His pass route is also a good
Pro Style Offense option to look to first if man
Air Raid Offense coverage is called.
Run and Shoot Offense Shotgun Trips Open StrMustang Curl Corner
Option Offense
The last play out of the Shotgun Trips Open
Multiple Offense The receiver finds a weak spot in the coverage
Pistol Offense
Str is the Mustang Curl Corner. As with the
Mustang Flood, two routes work in conjunction
One Back Offense These two routes allow the split
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS to open up another route. The split end is the
ends curl route to get open
Defensive Controls plays primary receiver. He runs an 810 yard
once he curls back towards the
Defensive Formations curl route. The middle slot receiver runs a deep
QB. When making the reads, we
Pass Defense Tips corner route, while the inside slot receiver runs
normally look for the flat receiver
Coverage Types a flat route. The middle slot receivers deep
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first; if hes open, we throw him
corner route forces the deep pass coverage
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on his side of the field to drop back. The flat
Inside Blitzes to the curl route. Watch for a
route run by the inside slot receiver holds the
Overload Blitzes defender dropping back in a buzz
Outside Blitzes
flat defender.
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OPTION OFFENSE Option Playbooks difficult to run from the Flexbone.
The Option offense has developed over time Air Force
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from a combination of other offensive styles. Army
Pre-Snap Controls The Wishbone offense was the foundation Georgia Tech
Understanding Coverages for what became the Flexbone offense. Later, Navy
Passing Concepts the Run and Shoot and the Sprint Out were
No Huddle Offense added to provide passing plays so the defense Flexbone NormalTr Option Str
OFFENSIVE STYLES couldnt just line up to stop the run. If you think
Introduction about it, the Flexbone is actually run the same
Spread Offense as the I formation (I-Form). For instance, the
Pro Style Offense Flex Normal has two A backs set up in wing
Air Raid Offense positions next to the left and right tackles. To The QB keeps it to the right side of the formation
Run and Shoot Offense achieve the I-Form look, one of the A backs is With that said, make sure you mix in other
Option Offense
quickly motioned behind the fullback (B back), run plays with the same automotion so that
Multiple Offense your opponent wont be able to sit on the
who is the featured back in the Flexbone
Pistol Offense Triple Option. While the left wingback is
offense.
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still in motion behind the fullback, the ball
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS The Option offense allows several different Flexbone NormalTr Option Str is snapped. Next, the fullback either takes
Defensive Controls running backs to have a chance to carry the The most common play typically run in Option the football from the QB or fakes that he
Defensive Formations ball, making it very hard for defenses to focus offenses is the Triple Option. Georgia Tech has received the ball. If the fullback takes
Pass Defense Tips in on just one player. In NCAA Football 11, runs this play roughly 20 percent of the time. the football, he will run straight through
Coverage Types you will find many flex formations that have The Triple Option, as the play name suggests, the line of scrimmage to gain yardage. If
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different alignments and personnel groupings is three plays put into one power package. The the fullback does not take the football,
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to give the defense various looks. A few QB has the option to hand off to the fullback, then the QB sprints parallel to the line of
Inside Blitzes
Flexbone formations besides the Flexbone toss it to the pitch man, or keep it himself. scrimmage with the left wingback trailing
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Normal that can found in the Georgia Tech The one downside to running the Flexbone him. The QB can either turn downfield or
Outside Blitzes
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playbook are the Close, Twins Over, Wing, Slot NormalTr Option Str is that it has the left pitch the football to the trailing wingback.
ADJUSTMENTS Left, Trio Right, and Trips Left. We are going wingback sent in motion. This motion tells the The key to the Triple Options success is
Adjustments for the Run Game to look at seven Flexbone Normal plays in defense which side the Triple Option is going the QBs read of the play-side defensive
Adjustments for the Passing the Georgia Tech playbook that we feel can to be run towards, which can make it more end. If the end commits to stopping the
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Running Controls ball downfield himself. defensive tackle. The Midline QB Iso that is vertically. The central theme of any
Assignment AI found in the game has a QBFB option. The Spread offense is to force the other
Passing Controls left A back goes in tail motion before the snap team to defend the whole field. The
Pre-Snap Controls before becoming a blocker on the play. You Triple Option is such a great play in
Understanding Coverages can see the defensive tackle being unblocked part because it attacks three different
Passing Concepts by the guard and going for the fullback. The areas at once, putting pressure on the
No Huddle Offense guard makes sure he releases inside and then defense. Defenses that are a little too
OFFENSIVE STYLES proceeds to block the closest linebacker to
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the play. Or, as in our example, the linebacker
Spread Offense Triple Option can find themselves a little
blows him up. Not every block is perfect! The
Pro Style Offense soft up the middle. By running the Midline
two wingbacks become lead blockers for the
Air Raid Offense
QB and take on any defenders coming up to QB Iso you force the defense to account
Run and Shoot Offense He cuts downfield through the hole for different gaps than for the Triple Option.
play run support.
Option Offense This two-play combo is a real nightmare to
Multiple Offense Flexbone NormalMidline QB Iso defend.
Pistol Offense
One Back Offense
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Inside Blitzes
The QB follows his blockers into the line
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Outside Blitzes Flexbone NormalMidline QB Iso
So how does the Midline QB Iso complement He squeezes through a crack into the second level
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ADJUSTMENTS The Midline QB Iso (Option) has the QB the rest of the playbook? The Spread
Adjustments for the Run Game reading an interior lineman (instead of the formation stretches the defense from sideline
Adjustments for the Passing play-side defensive end)the first down to sideline, and having four potential downfield
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Flexbone NormalTrap Option to the opposite side, leaving a
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big gap for a linebacker to shoot
Passing Controls through to blow up the fullback
Pre-Snap Controls before he gets going.
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No Huddle Offense
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense Flexbone NormalTrap Option
One of the more unusual plays in the Flexbone
Option Offense The QB rolls around the left side of the line
Normal is the Trap Option. The Trap Option
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Pistol Offense
calls for the QB to open up to one side of The left wingback goes in motion
One Back Offense the formation, where he then fakes it to the and instead of becoming the
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS fullback before he pivots and rotates counter- pitch man as he would if the
Defensive Controls clockwise to go in the opposite direction. The Triple Option were run, he instead
Defensive Formations backside wingback serves as his pitch man. becomes the lead blocker on the
Pass Defense Tips The play gets the name Trap Option from the outside for the right wingback if
Coverage Types fact that the backside guard pulls and trap the ball is pitched his way. Keep
BLITZING blocks the play-side defensive end. For the in mind that if the QB sees room
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defensive end, this play begins looking like our inside, he can always hand off to
Inside Blitzes
normal Triple Option play, but it attacks the the fullback. There might not be
Overload Blitzes
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opposite side of the field instead. much running room in the middle
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Make sure you mix this play
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in with the PA Switchthey
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are linked together as a nice
Understanding Coverages two-play combo.
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
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Spread Offense
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Air Raid Offense Flexbone NormalFB Dive
Option Offense
The fullback is the featured player in the The fullback runs a quick hitter into the line
Multiple Offense Flexbone offense. The FB Dive is the simplest
play to run and doesnt require much practice The fullback takes the handoff
Pistol Offense
One Back Offense time to perfect. Despite its simplicity, its an from the QB and looks to run
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS effective inside play that must be used in any inside between the center and
Defensive Controls Flexbone scheme if you plan on having any left or right guard. Which side
Defensive Formations success. We say this because it will keep your depends on if you have the play
Pass Defense Tips opponent from sitting on other plays such as flipped or not. Once through the
Coverage Types
the Triple Option. line of scrimmage, try using the
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Inside Blitzes
going to net you any big yardage
Overload Blitzes
all at once but will pick up positive
Outside Blitzes
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Flexbone NormalPA Switch it look like we are running the
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option. While rolling out, we look
Passing Controls for the post or wheel route. The
Pre-Snap Controls pass coverage determines where
Understanding Coverages we throw the ball. If neither of our
Passing Concepts deep options is open, we look to
No Huddle Offense throw to one of our underneath
OFFENSIVE STYLES options. Overall, this is one of the
Introduction better passing plays out of the
Spread Offense
Flexbone Normal. Without a doubt
Pro Style Offense
you should add it to your play
Air Raid Offense Flexbone NormalPA Switch
calling.
Option Offense The Flexbone NormalPA Switch works in The QB rolls out of the pocket
Multiple Offense conjunction with the Triple Option and FB
Pistol Offense Dive. The right wingback runs a wheel route, The left wingback, who is sent in
One Back Offense while the flanker runs a deep post. This route automotion, runs a flat route and
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS combination is known as the wheel-post. The makes for a good check-down
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flankers post route will be open if Cover 2 receiver. The split end by default
zone coverage is called. If Cover 3 coverage is runs a curl route. We prefer to
Pass Defense Tips hot route him on a slant or drag
Coverage Types
called, the right wingback will be open on the
wheel route once he breaks down the sideline. route to provide our team with a
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He is so open because the cornerback will drift solid backside option. Once the
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Inside Blitzes inside to cover the flanker. ball is snapped, the QB fakes the
Overload Blitzes handoff to the fullback. Hopefully,
Outside Blitzes the play fake will get a few of the
MAKING DEFENSIVE defenders to bite and move out of
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position. After the play fake, we This QB can really throw it well on the run
like to roll the QB to right, making
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Flexbone Normal60 Go goal is to read the curl/flat
Running Controls defender. If he jumps the flat
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Passing Controls to make a quick throw to the
Pre-Snap Controls option route. If the defender
jumps the option route, then
Passing Concepts
the QB makes a quick throw
No Huddle Offense
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to the flat.
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense Flexbone Normal60 Go
Much attention was also paid to the passing The receiver is breaking open over the middle
Option Offense
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game portion of the Flexbone offense this
season. When you open up the playbook In these two plays the left
Pistol Offense
youll notice that most of the running plays wingback goes in motion to the
One Back Offense
have some sort of play action complement right slot, which forms a trips
Defensive Controls that starts out looking just like that run play. alignment. For the 60 Go, the
Defensive Formations You will find a mixture of your more traditional outside receiver on the trips side
Pass Defense Tips play action passes along with option passes. runs a streak route, the motion
Coverage Types We have already mentioned the PA Switch, in wingback runs an option route
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which the outside receiver runs a post route where he can take it to the post or
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and the wingback runs a wheel route down go straight upfield, and the right
Inside Blitzes
the sidelines. This is a common scheme wingback runs to the flat. The
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes in the Flexbone offense. However, other
MAKING DEFENSIVE great passing plays can be found out of the
ADJUSTMENTS Flexbone offense, such as the two run-and- A perfect pass meets him in stride
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look for. The fullback pass blocks
Passing Controls to the right.
Pre-Snap Controls Be sure to look at the other pass
Understanding Coverages plays in this formation to keep the
Passing Concepts
defense off-balance. One thing
No Huddle Offense
to remember about both these
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plays is that there are no other
Spread Offense run or pass plays in the Flexbone
Pro Style Offense Normal that use the same motion.
Air Raid Offense If you are playing the CPU, this
Flexbone Normal60 Choice
Run and Shoot Offense isnt a big deal as the computer
Option Offense The Flexbone Normal60 Choice uses the A quick drop and a throw over the middle wont be tipped. However, if you
Multiple Offense same motion as the 60 Go. The left wingback are playing against a human
Pistol Offense runs the same option routes. If Cover 2 zone opponent, he or she will catch
One Back Offense coverage is called, look for the left wingback on to what you are doing, so
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS down the seam. The right wingback runs an
dont overdo things.
Defensive Controls in route and will be open underneath if zone
Defensive Formations coverage is called. The split end, who lines
Pass Defense Tips
up on the left side, runs an option route as
Coverage Types
well. He will run a curl, post, or corner route,
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depending on the pass coverage. If Cover 0
Inside Blitzes is called, look for him to run a corner route. If
Overload Blitzes Cover 1 or Cover 2 man coverage is called,
Outside Blitzes look for him to run the post. If Cover 2 zone
MAKING DEFENSIVE coverage is called, he will run a post. If Cover
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3 or Cover 4 coverage is called, expect him Getting yards after the catch is key on this play
to run the curl route. The flanker, who is lined
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The Multiple offensive style is just what are plenty of plays in the formation that
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Arkansas State Ohio State
the name suggests: an offense that runs can be run to beat both man and zone
Passing Controls Duke Oklahoma
multiple plays from multiple formations. coverage, and you have a nice set. One
Pre-Snap Controls Florida State Penn State of the plays we like to run to beat man
The advantage of running a Multiple offense
Understanding Coverages Kansas Purdue and zone coverage is the Z Spot. This play
Passing Concepts is that the defense cant practice against
Kansas State San Jose State has the tight end running a flat route. The
No Huddle Offense just one style of offense. For instance, your
first drive you may decide to run a Spread LSU Temple middle receiver runs a corner route, while
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Introduction Option offense. On your next series, you can NC State UNLV the Z receiver (flanker) runs a spot route.
Spread Offense run more of a Pro Style offense with I-Form Northern Illinois Wake Forest If zone coverage is called, we hot route the
Pro Style Offense formations. On your third series you come out middle receiver on a curl route and extend
Air Raid Offense in the Pistol and run plays from that style of it (using a smart route). We do this to force
Ace BunchZ Spot the hook zone defender to cover him. This
offense.
Option Offense allows the flanker to get open underneath
If there is a downside to the Multiple offense,
Multiple Offense once he spots up.
Pistol Offense
it is that there just arent as many plays to
One Back Offense
choose from each individual style of offense.
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS As you can see, the Multiple offensive style can
Defensive Controls be very frustrating to defend if you are playing
Defensive Formations on the defensive side of the ball. Sixteen teams
Pass Defense Tips in the game run the Multiple offense. One is
Coverage Types LSU. We are going to take a look at seven
BLITZING plays from their playbook. If you look hard
Blitzing 101 enough in the NCAA Football 11 playbooks, Ace BunchZ Spot
Inside Blitzes you will find plays named after the school,
Overload Blitzes The Ace Bunch is a compressed formation
such as the Shotgun TightLSU Bench. These
Outside Blitzes with three receivers tightly clustered on one The middle is clearing out for #34
plays have been specifically created for the
MAKING DEFENSIVE side of the field. What we like about this When running this play, watch to see if the
ADJUSTMENTS gamed based on film-room study. You may
formation is that its very easy to tell if man flat opens up first. If it does, throw to the tight
Adjustments for the Run Game want to check these plays out to get a better
or zone coverage is called without the use end. If not, wait for the flanker to spot up
Adjustments for the Passing understanding of how they work.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS and then throw him the ball. If man coverage I-Form NormalAngle like. The routes run by the halfback and tight
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is called, the flanker runs his spot route end give us the Texas passing concept.
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underneath the middle receiver. The flanker
Passing Controls
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is the last receiver to go out on his route. If
Understanding Coverages bump-n-run man coverage is called, we like to
Passing Concepts motion the flanker to the left. Once he takes
No Huddle Offense one or two steps, we snap the ball. Because
OFFENSIVE STYLES we do this, he wont be jammed at the line of
Introduction scrimmage. Before he spots up, we throw him
Spread Offense the ball.
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
I-Form NormalAngle
There are five I-Form formations in the LSU Number 8 is just making his break to the inside
Option Offense
Multiple Offense playbook. One of them is the I-Form Normal. The idea is to get the hook zone defender
Pistol Offense This formation has the fullback and halfback to cover the tight end, allowing the halfback
One Back Offense lined up directly behind the QB, giving an I to get open on the angle route once he
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS look. The flanker lines up wide on the right, breaks towards the short middle of the field.
Defensive Controls while the split end lines up on the left. The Once hes open we want to throw him the
Defensive Formations tight end lines up next to the right tackle. ball. If man coverage is called, we run the
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This formation is balanced as far as running play as is. If the halfback has high speed
Coverage Types Easy catch with the opportunity for more yards and passing the ball is concerned. One of the and acceleration ratings, he should be
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pass plays we like from this formation is one able to gain a few steps on his man once
Inside Blitzes that many players run because of the angle he makes his break. The other passing
Overload Blitzes route by the halfback. The name of the play is options are the flanker running a short
Outside Blitzes Angle. If zone coverage is called, we like to hot curl, the split end on an out, the fullback
MAKING DEFENSIVE route the tight end on a slant route. If you are in the flat, and the tight end on a corner
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know what the Texas passing concept looks
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS guard. Both receivers also line up on the same cornerbacks are playing the flats, they
Running Controls side as the left tackle. As you might expect, will be in position to shut this play down.
Assignment AI this unbalanced formation creates plenty of If they are not playing the flats, then they
Passing Controls running possibilities to that side wont.
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where the left and right tackle are
lined up.
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense Because of this alignment, the
OFFENSIVE STYLES defender often will overload that
Introduction side of the field to help defend
Spread Offense
The ball is thrown right on time against the run. With that said,
Pro Style Offense there is one run play that runs to
Air Raid Offense I-Form Tackle Over the opposite of the field without
Run and Shoot Offense FB Fake HB Flip actually run flipping the play call.
Option Offense
Multiple Offense
That play is the FB Fake HB Flip.
Pistol Offense This play is highly effective against
One Back Offense man coverage and must be used
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS to keep your opponent from
The QB fakes the handoff to the fullback
Defensive Controls overloading with defenders to the
Defensive Formations unbalanced side.
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The play begins with the QB faking the handoff
BLITZING to the fullback. The idea behind the fake is
Blitzing 101 to get some of the defenders to bite inside,
Inside Blitzes I-Form Tackle OverFB Fake HB Flip providing more running room for the halfback
Overload Blitzes The I-Form Tackle Over is a brand-new once he receives the flip from the QB. If the
Outside Blitzes
formation in the game this year. It is an halfback has any type of speed, you should
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unbalanced formation that has the left tackle gain at least 5 yards before any defender has
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Adjustments for the Run Game lined up next to the right tackle. The tight a chance to tackle him. If zone coverage is
Adjustments for the Passing end moves to the left tackle spot next to left called, things get a bit dicier. Generally, if the I-Form Tackle OverFB Fake HB Flip
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Pistol SlotMiddle Hook between the slot and split end,
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Passing Controls The tight end runs a flat route. If
Pre-Snap Controls no defender covers the flat, he
Understanding Coverages is a good choice. One aspect of
Passing Concepts the Pistol that we prefer over the
No Huddle Offense
Ace is that the QB is lined up 3
OFFENSIVE STYLES
yards behind the center. If your
Introduction
Spread Offense
opponent knows how to bring A
Pro Style Offense gap heat, being set back 3 yards
Air Raid Offense will help buy some extra time
Pistol SlotMiddle Hook
Run and Shoot Offense as opposed to being lined up
Option Offense As we mentioned, the Multiple offense is The QB stands strong in the face of pressure directly behind the center.
Multiple Offense about running different formations and styles.
Pistol Offense The Pistol set can really throw your opponent One of the passing plays we like
One Back Offense off-balance. We suggest coming out in it first from the Pistol set is the Pistol
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS to make your opponents think you are running SlotMiddle Hook. This play
Defensive Controls a Pistol playbook. They will start thinking they has the running back executing
Defensive Formations have to game plan for it, and then next time a hook route out of the backfield.
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you come out in the I-Form. Talk about really The route that helps springs him
Coverage Types
throwing your opponent for a loop. open is the dig run by the flanker.
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His route forces the hook zone
Inside Blitzes defenders to drop back to cover
Overload Blitzes him, allowing the running back
Outside Blitzes to get open once he hooks back
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Adjustments for the Run Game Over on the left side of the field,
Adjustments for the Passing a Smash concept is being run The QB slings an accurate pass to his receiver
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Running Controls Option the Read Option in this guide,
Assignment AI so now we will take a look at
Passing Controls the Speed Option. Its a simple
Pre-Snap Controls double option that most offenses
Understanding Coverages use against defenses that blitz
Passing Concepts a lot. The Speed Option is not a
No Huddle Offense
complicated read for the QB to
OFFENSIVE STYLES
make. The end man (defense)
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on the line of scrimmage is to be
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
blocked. He would normally be
Air Raid Offense
the defender that the QB reads
Run and Shoot Offense Shotgun Spread FlexSpeed Option to determine whether to keep the
ball or pitch it off. The QB darts outside next to his pitch man
Option Offense
Another style of offense you will see Multiple
Multiple Offense The QB receives the snap and
Pistol Offense
offenses run is the Spread Option out of the
Shotgun. The Shotgun spread Flex formation runs towards the play-side
One Back Offense
has the left slot and flanker lined up off the tackles outside hip. He attacks
line of scrimmage, while the split end and right the inside shoulder of the
Defensive Controls
defender being read. The QB
Defensive Formations slot line up on the line of scrimmage. There
reads his shoulders. If he can
Pass Defense Tips are two plays in the Shotgun spread Flex that
see the defender is attacking, he
Coverage Types showcase the Spread Option style of offense:
BLITZING should pitch. If the defender is
the Read Option and Speed Option.
Blitzing 101 not attacking, but waiting, the QB
Inside Blitzes should keep the rock and run the
Overload Blitzes ball himself. The faster the QB and
Outside Blitzes the running back are, the better
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Speed Option. Dont forget to mix
in the Read Option.
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Shotgun TightFrisco The Shotgun Tight is a 2 2
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formation that lines two receivers
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up tight on each side to the tackles.
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
The split end and flanker both line
Understanding Coverages up off of the line of scrimmage,
Passing Concepts while the two inside slot receivers
No Huddle Offense line up on the line of scrimmage.
OFFENSIVE STYLES One of our favorite plays from this
Introduction formation is called Frisco. This play
Spread Offense is effective against both man and
Pro Style Offense zone coverage. If man coverage is
Air Raid Offense Shotgun TightFrisco called, look for the right slot on the
shallow cross or the halfback on
Option Offense The Shotgun Tight one of the more popular Cocked and ready to fire the pass
the swing route. If bump-n-run man
Multiple Offense formations that top players use due to how
coverage is called, the flanker wont
Pistol Offense easy it is to read the pass coverage before the
be jammed at the line of scrimmage.
One Back Offense snap. Throw in the fact that this formation has
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS If Cover 0 or Cover 1 is called, try
plenty of high-percentage passing plays that
Defensive Controls lofting the ball over the top so that
can beat most pass coverages in the game,
Defensive Formations he can go get it. Keep in mind that
and you can understand why so many players
Pass Defense Tips this needs to be done rather quickly
Coverage Types
gravitate towards this formation.
to pull it off. If the ball is thrown late,
BLITZING the flanker will curl back. Against
Blitzing 101
zone coverage, look for the left slot
Inside Blitzes
receiver running the spot route.
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
Consider hot routing the split end on
MAKING DEFENSIVE a curl route and then smart routing
ADJUSTMENTS it. This helps open up the left slot Right on the money with this bullet pass
Adjustments for the Run Game spot route even more. You may also
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Shotgun 4WR TrioScat
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are playing in the flat look for
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the bubble route. As much
Passing Controls
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as we like this play, you more
Understanding Coverages than likely will only be able to
Passing Concepts run it once or twice a game
No Huddle Offense since your opponent can tell
OFFENSIVE STYLES its coming. But if you need a
Introduction critical first down or are near
Spread Offense the goal line, this a great play
Pro Style Offense
Shotgun 4WR TrioScat to call.
Air Raid Offense
The Shotgun 4WR Trio has three receivers
Option Offense
Multiple Offense
lined up on the right side of the field. The Throw when the receiver starts his break
Pistol Offense running back lines up on the opposite side
One Back Offense from those three receivers. On the back side, His pass route is money against
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS the split end is lined up wide by himself. There man coverage once he shows his
Defensive Controls are plays built into the playbook that isolate numbers. Granted, he may only
Defensive Formations him in one-on-one man coverage, such as pick up 5 yards once the catch
Pass Defense Tips Spacing, SE Drag, and PA WR In. is made, but in our book, we will
Coverage Types take that any time we can get it.
BLITZING One play in particular that we really like
Even if bump-n-run man coverage
Blitzing 101 isolates him in one-on-one coverage: the Scat
is called, the split end will be
Inside Blitzes play. Notice how he lines up tighter inside near
open, although the pass coverage
Overload Blitzes the left tackle. There is only one other play
is tighter. Another route worth
Outside Blitzes where the split end lines up like this and thats
noting is the bubble route run by
MAKING DEFENSIVE the Inside Smash, which by the way is also
ADJUSTMENTS the inside receiver. If no defenders
a nice passing play since he runs the same
route. Perfect timing on this throw
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PISTOL OFFENSE Pistol Playbooks In our example the defense is running two deep
Running Controls safeties in zone with man coverage underneath.
The Pistol is spreading through the college Indiana
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ranks quickly. Since Coach Ault installed it at Nevada This means that you can hit the post or the
Passing Controls
Nevada they have been among the college Ohio corner route if you have time. Now lets pretend
Pre-Snap Controls
ranks in rushing yards for the past few years. you have heat inside. Look at the routes of the
HB and FB. Our two built-in hot reads will make
Passing Concepts With the Pistol formation, you have the best Pistol Weak H SlotCorners
No Huddle Offense of both worlds. Your QB is at Shotgun depth, getting pressure on us very difficult.
OFFENSIVE STYLES but you dont lose the ability to have a north
Introduction south rushing attack. This allows you to be a
Spread Offense threat to run or pass on any given down. You
Pro Style Offense
can really put the defense in major trouble by
Air Raid Offense
adding the option into the mix.
Option Offense You cant defend all attacks the same way.
Multiple Offense Now the defense has to be more selective as
Pistol Offense to how they generate pressure on you. You
One Back Offense have more time because of the depth of the
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Pistol Weak H SlotCorners
QB. When you have a team with a speedy QB Number 29 breaks open for the catch
Defensive Controls
and a dangerous running back, you can really The Corners from the Pistol Weak H Slot
Defensive Formations The circle route out of the backfield is
drive your opponents crazy trying to contain is a play that can beat both man and zone
Pass Defense Tips one of the hardest routes to defend. Your
your attack. The Pistol isnt an offense in and of coverage. This play can also carve up any
Coverage Types opponents will have to sit on this route if
itself. The Pistol is a formation that supports any players who bring inside heat. Your backs give
BLITZING they want to consistently stop it. Once
Blitzing 101 offensive attack that you want to use. Because you two hot reads in case pressure comes. You they do you can attack other areas of
Inside Blitzes some teams using this formation exclusively, it have a corner-post combo to the right side of the field. If you have time, make a quick
Overload Blitzes has now been labeled as a system, as opposed the field. It is hard to defend a corner and post read downfield. The post-corner combo
Outside Blitzes to just being known as a formation. Three teams route to the same side of the field. Your first should start to get open for you now.
MAKING DEFENSIVE are designated as using the Pistol offensive style read should always be your backs. Hitting them Finally, you have an isolated receiver on
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Adjustments for the Run Game in NCAA Football 11, but many other playbooks early and often will open up your other routes the right side that you can hot route to
Adjustments for the Passing have at least one Pistol set in them as well. over time. your favorite route as your check down.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Pistol Weak H SlotCounter Str You see that the line is double-
Running Controls teaming inside, while the outside
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Passing Controls
The influence of the pivot step
Pre-Snap Controls
by the back sucked in the
Passing Concepts
linebackers so they cant get
No Huddle Offense inside penetration to break up
OFFENSIVE STYLES the play.
Introduction You have great blocking
Spread Offense
downfield and have served notice
Pro Style Offense
that you can attack the perimeter.
Air Raid Offense Pistol Weak H SlotCounter Str
This is the weakest area of any
Option Offense Some counters require you to pull a lineman, defensive scheme. Just after The fullback lead blocks to the outside
Multiple Offense but in this play your FB will swing around to these first two plays you can see
Pistol Offense be your lead blocker. Both the HB and FB the two-headed monster that
One Back Offense influence the blockers by taking a fake step is the Pistol formation. You can
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS away from the point of attack. You will get an pass and run well out of this set.
Defensive Controls inside seal with zone blocking concepts, and With that said, this isnt a play
Defensive Formations the lead back pulls to the play side to provide that you should go to too often.
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outside containment for your play. You have It is a great call against zone,
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two wideouts outside that can block downfield odd fronts, and man coverage.
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for you. You can package in a TE to ensure you If you read man just motion the
Blitzing 101
Inside Blitzes can get a better run blocker out there as well. slot over to the other side so
Overload Blitzes you can remove a man from that
Outside Blitzes area. This play works very well if
MAKING DEFENSIVE you have a regular counter to the
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weak side of the formation along Our HB has plenty of running room
with play action passing.
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Pistol BunchHB Draw Most people you face will follow
Running Controls
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Passing Controls move someone over there so we
Pre-Snap Controls can have fewer men in the box.
Understanding Coverages This particular play allows us to
Passing Concepts break through the middle or get
No Huddle Offense outside behind our trips receivers.
OFFENSIVE STYLES
Introduction
We get a solid gain on this play
Spread Offense inside. Because you are showing
Pro Style Offense a passing formation, you typically
Air Raid Offense Pistol BunchHB Draw will get better fronts to rush
Run and Shoot Offense against. The defense will have
The best running play from this set is the HB A gigantic running lane opens up for a back
Option Offense to empty out the box to cover
Multiple Offense Draw. One key that defenses tend to pick up
all the options. Always get what
Pistol Offense on is offensive tendency. Quality opponents
you can, and take advantage
One Back Offense will pay close attention to your motion and
of pass-based defensive
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS formations. The Bunch set allows you to do a
schemes. The draw allows you
Defensive Controls lot of different things to hide your tendencies.
to just read and hit the holes.
You can beat man with picks and rubs from
Pass Defense Tips route combos. Then you also have natural
Coverage Types
floods against zone coverage. The Pistol
BLITZING
gives you more time to get the ball off than an
Blitzing 101
Inside Blitzes
under-center formation. Its time to use all of
Overload Blitzes these components to our advantage. First, we
Outside Blitzes put our flanker in motion. Hike the ball once
MAKING DEFENSIVE you cant see him on the screen anymore.
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Just dont allow him to set, because you want We are into the secondary and headed to the end zone
him in motion when you hike the ball. It is our
Game objective to force our opponent to click on a
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you will burn the defense
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with the HB Draw, they will
Understanding Coverages be less likely to empty out
Passing Concepts the box in response to your
No Huddle Offense motion. This is great because
OFFENSIVE STYLES zone coverage cant check the
Introduction fade route when the receiver is
Spread Offense put in motion. If you read man
Pro Style Offense
you look for the crossing route
Air Raid Offense
over the middle immediately.
Run and Shoot Offense Pistol BunchSeattle If you miss the fade then the
Option Offense
Multiple Offense In the Seattle play, we are going to use the A look at the pre-snap coverage seam is open with the TE.
Pistol Offense same motion as the HB Draw to set up our This is a top DB in the game
One Back Offense play. This play works very well against man or who has been beaten badly on
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS zone. The delay routes are very hard to stop, this play. The defense is focused
Defensive Controls especially the delay curl run by the HB. Your on not being beaten deep. So
reads will be the motion FL doing the fade, when you used the motion the
Pass Defense Tips
then the dig route for the SL, and lastly the DB dropped back because of the
Coverage Types
fade run by the TE. The SE is isolated and seam route of the TE. You want
BLITZING
Blitzing 101
often will be in one-on-one coverage. This to make everything look the same
Inside Blitzes backside clearout concept is key to running but attack different areas.
Overload Blitzes Trips and Bunch formations. If you miss all of
Outside Blitzes your reads you will have the HB sitting in the
MAKING DEFENSIVE middle because of the delay.
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An easy catch on the sidelines
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Pistol TripsHB Stretch In this example the defense is
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matched up in man coverage. We
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should be able to get our running
Passing Controls
back out to the edge. All we need
Pre-Snap Controls
are solid blocks on the edge and
Passing Concepts we can reach the perimeter. Stretch
No Huddle Offense plays also give you the option
OFFENSIVE STYLES to cut back inside as well. So in
Introduction essence you get a two-for-one with
Spread Offense this play. Also, if you read zone you
Pro Style Offense can flip the run to the trips side
Air Raid Offense Pistol TripsHB Stretch if your wideouts are matched up
against defensive backs. This
Option Offense The HB Stretch play in this set is such a solid Look how open the box is
play doesnt work well with WR
Multiple Offense run choice. If you read man the formation
vs. linebacker matchups.
Pistol Offense alignment will force defenders over to cover
One Back Offense the wideouts. If its zone you just motion a Dont forget the potential
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS wideout to the outside to block the edge cutback lanes with this play. If
Defensive Controls you set things up, read your
defender. You just want to account for the
DB on that side. You will have zone blocking blocks, and get more men
Pass Defense Tips
up front where everyone will reach block a blocking at the point of attack
Coverage Types
BLITZING defender. If its an odd front you will see a than you have defenders, you
Blitzing 101 double-team block followed by the linemen will see success with this play.
Inside Blitzes pushing to the second level. When you use zone blocking
Overload Blitzes its about reading your blocks
Outside Blitzes and waiting for your hole to
MAKING DEFENSIVE open. Dont get into a mad
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Our HB breaks into the secondary rush and miss your holes.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Pistol TripsTE In
Running Controls
have been there is rotating
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Passing Controls For this play, read the flat,
Pre-Snap Controls then the seam.
In our example, we make the
Passing Concepts
perfect read and catch the
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES
ball for a nice gain. In another
Introduction example, pressure is coming,
Spread Offense but this time the seam has
Pro Style Offense been picked up. But when the
Air Raid Offense Pistol TripsTE In defense gets the seam, who is
If you decide to use some Trips formations, Zip the ball in as soon as the TE makes his break
left to cover the HB or TE?
Option Offense
Multiple Offense
make sure you have at least one play where
the HB runs a route to the trips side. Every One area that is very difficult
Pistol Offense
so often you want to get a massive overload to defend properly is the seam.
One Back Offense
to one side. This will force the defense to When you read zone defenses,
Defensive Controls account for everyone. Against zone you will learn from Drew Brees. The Saints
Defensive Formations have a four-way flood in one area. Against man attack the seam and make the
Pass Defense Tips coverage, you will get picks and rubs to get a seam route the first read in their
Coverage Types player open. On the opposite side you should progression. The reason is that
BLITZING
have your TE isolated against a linebacker or when pressure is generated its
Blitzing 101
small DB. The TE In is one play in the Pistol one of the hardest spots to fill
Inside Blitzes because the defender who would
Overload Blitzes
Trips formation that allows you to get the best
Outside Blitzes of both worlds.
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ADJUSTMENTS The TE gets great separation from his defender
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Pistol 4WR TripsMiddle Slant Pistol 4WR TripsPower Option
Running Controls
This plays works similarly to the TE In. It is
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Passing Controls
important when running Trips sets to find
Pre-Snap Controls a play that allows the HB to release on the
Understanding Coverages same side as the wideout overload. You have
Passing Concepts to take advantage of this because it will put
No Huddle Offense the defense in conflict. This play shows you
OFFENSIVE STYLES how to take advantage of picks and rubs vs.
Introduction man coverage to get players open from the
Spread Offense offensive overload.
Pro Style Offense Perfect pitch relationship with the HB
Air Raid Offense The LB was picked by the SL wideout running Pistol 4WR TripsPower Option In this example we have a solid wall of
Run and Shoot Offense a drag route. That split second can be huge in
If youre not a big option person but want a blockers ahead of our player. All of the
Option Offense getting your much-needed first down or push
safe one to run, try the Power Option or Speed defensive linemen have been accounted
Multiple Offense for the touchdown. This is a natural pick that
Option. You have only one read, and thats the for except for the DT. This is when having a
Pistol Offense was generated by route combos working with
One Back Offense invert/edge defender. You have zone blocking speedy QB comes in handy. Never outrun
one another. This concept also works very well
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS up front with the linemen reach blocking the your pitch relation with your HB. Stay with
against press coverage. The split second delay
Defensive Controls play side. The key here is to try to get your him until you get into open space. If the
is more than enough time to get a sizable gain.
Defensive Formations fast QB outside with his HB in pitch relation defenders collapse on you, pitch the ball to
Pass Defense Tips Your opponent at this point might be very with him. Having trips to one side is going to the HB.
Coverage Types confused as to why your player is getting give you a big advantage. If you have good
BLITZING open when they press you or run man. Against blocking wideouts or are facing dime/nickel
Blitzing 101 zone coverage you have a four-way flood to
Inside Blitzes personnel you will get a nice wall of blockers
one side and a great backside C route being out in front of you using this play.
Overload Blitzes
run by the SE. You should read the drag, flat,
Outside Blitzes
slant, curl, then C route. This progression is
MAKING DEFENSIVE
ADJUSTMENTS very quick and easy to learn. This play also
Adjustments for the Run Game works well against opponents who like to bring
Adjustments for the Passing pressure with man coverage behind it.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS with your back. Let the defense commit to you, The offense wasnt very exciting, but it
Running Controls and then flip it out to your HB for a big gain. got the job by running the ball and using
Assignment AI play action. We are going to look at some
Passing Controls ONE BACK OFFENSE of the better One Back formations as well
Pre-Snap Controls The One Back formation has a large family.
as break down a play action/run combo
Understanding Coverages Offenses can line up in an H-Back formation,
that works really well together. With all
Passing Concepts two-wide-receiver two-tight-end formations,
No Huddle Offense the A and B gap heat in the game, you
three-wide-receiver one-tight-end formations,
OFFENSIVE STYLES have to run and use play action if you
and finally four-wide-receiver sets. You
Introduction plan on succeeding running the One Back
dont see Ace backfields as much in college
Spread Offense Draw in the defenders and make the pitch offense in NCAA Football 11. If you try to
anymore, as more and more teams are going
Pro Style Offense run standard pass plays all day, you can
Now youre outside and you have attacked with the Gun. In fact, there are only 10 teams
Air Raid Offense expect to have a long afternoon on the
Run and Shoot Offense the flank. Hold on to the ball and draw the in NCAA Football 11 that are designated as
cyber gridiron.
Option Offense defenders to you for the pitch. One Back teams. The teams that do run it
Multiple Offense typically trade out a fullback for a wide receiver One Back Playbooks
Pistol Offense or tight end who is a better pass catcher. Alabama
One Back Offense
The defense has to respect the run as well Ball State
Defensive Controls
as the pass against these teams. Teams with Boston College
Defensive Formations speedy tight ends who can catch and block Eastern Michigan
Pass Defense Tips really help the One Back offense succeed. Idaho
Coverage Types Spreading the defense out forces linebackers
Memphis
BLITZING to play wider and out of their comfort zone.
Blitzing 101 Safeties often have to come down in the box Miami University
Inside Blitzes and help defend against the run. Alabama Oregon State
Overload Blitzes Our HB is off to the goal line uses a lot of two-tight-end sets and a lot UTEP
Outside Blitzes
When the option is run correctly, you will see of motion. Last season, they won the BCS Washington State
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Adjustments for the Run Game keys to running the option are reading the line, offense.
Adjustments for the Passing being patient, and keeping your pitch relationship
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Ace Big WingPA F Slide The Zone Weak has the left tight
Running Controls end going in automotion to the
Assignment AI
right. Once the ball is snapped, he
Passing Controls
should be somewhere between
Pre-Snap Controls
the left tackle and left guard. He
Passing Concepts will be the running backs lead
No Huddle Offense blocker. The play is designed
OFFENSIVE STYLES to have the running back run
Introduction between the left tackle and left
Spread Offense guard. Look to run in between
Pro Style Offense them and pick up that needed
Air Raid Offense Ace Big WingPA F Slide tough yardage on the ground.
Option Offense
The Ace Big Wing has one tight end lined The QBs arm is locked and loaded
Multiple Offense up next to the left tackle and the other one
Pistol Offense lined up next to the right tackle. The left tight
One Back Offense end is lined up in a wing position (off the line
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS of scrimmage). The split end is lined up out
Defensive Controls wide on the left and the flanker is lined up out
Defensive Formations wide on the right. The PA F Slide and Zone
Pass Defense Tips Weak are two plays that are linked together.
Coverage Types
The PA F Slide has the left tight end going in
BLITZING
automotion. Once the ball is snapped, he runs
Blitzing 101
Inside Blitzes
towards the right flat. Look for the flanker first
Overload Blitzes on the streak. If he has one-on-one coverage
Outside Blitzes and no safeties are playing deep, you may be
MAKING DEFENSIVE able to hit the home run ball. If not, look for
ADJUSTMENTS the left tight end in the flat. The tight end on
Adjustments for the Run Game Excellent catch by our receiver
the right runs a corner route and may also be
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Ace Twin TEPA Boot Lt the coverage deeper on his
Running Controls side of the field, giving the
Assignment AI other receivers more room
Passing Controls to operate. The HB Stretch
Pre-Snap Controls works with the PA Boot Lt.
The exchange between the
Passing Concepts
QB takes some time, so while
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES
this is going, look to see how
Introduction
the run blocking is setting up.
Spread Offense Look to bounce it outside of
Pro Style Offense the two tight ends and pick up
Air Raid Offense Ace Big Twin TEPA Boot Lt positive yardage.
Run and Shoot Offense The Ace Big Twin TE features both tight ends
Option Offense
The QB put it over the linebackers in the middle
lined up on the same side, making it a strong
Multiple Offense
formation to that side of the field. The flanker The QB fakes the handoff to the
Pistol Offense
One Back Offense
lines up out wide on the right, while the split running back, who is going to
end is out wide on the left. A two-play combo the right. After the play fake, the
Defensive Controls that we like from this formation is the PA Boot QB bootlegs to the left. The first
Defensive Formations Lt and HB Stretch. The PA Boot Lt has the read that should be made is the
Pass Defense Tips inside tight end running a shallow cross, while tight end running the flat route.
Coverage Types the flanker runs a deeper cross. The outside If he is open, throw him the ball.
BLITZING tight end runs a flat route towards the left. The If not, then look for the tight end
Blitzing 101 split end runs a deep hitch. running the shallow cross and
Inside Blitzes
then finally the flanker running
Overload Blitzes
a deeper crossing route. One
Outside Blitzes
suggestion we have to make is
MAKING DEFENSIVE
ADJUSTMENTS to hot route the split end on a Nice leaping catch by the receiver
Adjustments for the Run Game streak. This will help force some of
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Ace Twin TE Flex flat to the right. He should be your
Running Controls
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PA Boot Corner second option if the flanker is not
Passing Controls open on his crossing route.
Pre-Snap Controls The play begins with the QB
Understanding Coverages faking a handoff to the running
Passing Concepts
back, who is going to the left side.
No Huddle Offense
After the play fake, the QB rolls to
OFFENSIVE STYLES
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the right. At this point, watch to
Spread Offense see if the flanker is open. If he is
Pro Style Offense covered, look for the inside tight
Air Raid Offense end running the delayed flat, then
Ace Twin TE FlexPA Boot Corner the outside tight end running the
Option Offense corner route. The run play that The QB bootlegs out to the right side
The Ace Twin formation makes it really easy to
Multiple Offense works off of the PA Boot Corner is
Pistol Offense tell if man or zone coverage has been called,
the HB Slam. The play is simple;
One Back Offense provided that the defense comes out in some
it is designed to have the running
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS type of base formation such as the 43, 34, or
back run inside between the
Defensive Controls 44. If the left cornerback lines up across from
center and left guard. Use it to set
Defensive Formations the flanker in the slot, then man coverage has
Pass Defense Tips been called. If the left cornerback lines up on up the play action pass.
Coverage Types the right side just outside of the outside tight
BLITZING end, then zone coverage has been called.
Blitzing 101
Inside Blitzes A two-play combo we like is the PA Boot
Overload Blitzes Corner and HB Slam. The PA Boot Corner
Outside Blitzes has the flanker running a crossing route. He is
MAKING DEFENSIVE not the plays default primary receiver, but he
ADJUSTMENTS is who we look to throw to first. The split end The QB lets loose with the throw
runs a post route. The outside tight end runs a
Game corner route and is the plays default primary
Formation Adjustments receiver. The inside tight end runs a delayed 83 PRIMA Official Game Guide primagames.com
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Ace Bunch BasePA Counter Str Once the ball is snapped, he
Running Controls runs back towards the right
Assignment AI and runs a flat route. The
Passing Controls plays primary receiver is the
Pre-Snap Controls split end, who runs a crossing
route. He is the receiver we
Passing Concepts
look to throw to first. If he is
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES
open, we throw him the ball.
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If, not we look for the tight end
Spread Offense in the flat. Our third option is
Pro Style Offense the tight end running the post
Air Raid Offense Ace Bunch BasePA Counter Str route. Look for him if Cover 2
Run and Shoot Offense zone coverage is called, as he
Of all the One Back formations found in the The QB leads our receiver with the ball
Option Offense should be open over the deep
Multiple Offense
Alabama playbook, the Ace Bunch Base has
middle. The run play we mix in
Pistol Offense the most automotion plays inside it. For this
with the PA Counter Str is the H
One Back Offense reason, we are going to show two combo
Counter Str (imagine that). The
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS plays we like run from it that we feel are very
inside tight end performs the
Defensive Controls effective. The Ace Bunch alignment is set
same motion. The right guard
Defensive Formations up somewhat the same as the Ace Twin TE,
pulls to the right to add some
Pass Defense Tips but with one difference: The flanker lines up
Coverage Types extra blocking outside.
tighter next to the tight ends. This is where the
BLITZING
formation gets the Bunch designation.
Blitzing 101
Inside Blitzes The first two-play combo is the PA Counter Str
Overload Blitzes and H Counter Str. The PA Counter Str has the
Outside Blitzes inside tight end going in automotion to the left.
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Ace Bunch BasePA Boot Screen
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Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
Ace Bunch BasePA Boot Screen
Option Offense Another two-play combo that we like to run The ball is already on its way before the back turns
Multiple Offense from the Ace Bunch Base is the PA Boot
Pistol Offense Screen and H Power Toss. The PA Boot Another option is to take off and
One Back Offense Screen has the inside tight end going in run with the QB to pick up what
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS motion to the left. Once the ball is snapped, he you can. The H Power Toss works
Defensive Controls
stops and sets up to pass block. The QB fakes in conjunction with the PA Boot
the handoff to the running back, who is going Screen. The inside tight end is
Pass Defense Tips sent in automotion to the left. He
to the left. The QB then rolls out to the right.
Coverage Types
After the play fake, the running back goes out becomes the running backs lead
BLITZING
to the left to set up the screen. Three offensive blocker along with the pulling
Blitzing 101
linemen set up blocking for the running back. left tackle. The split end looks to
Inside Blitzes
Overload Blitzes
block inside to help seal off the
Once the catch is made, watch to see how edge so that the running back can
Outside Blitzes
the blocking sets up and follow your blocks to get outside.
MAKING DEFENSIVE
ADJUSTMENTS pick up positive yardage. If for some reason
Gotta love that wall of blockers up front
Adjustments for the Run Game the screen doesnt look like its going to work,
Adjustments for the Passing look for the split end on the crossing route.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Ace Slot FlexPA Deep In We like to roll out towards
Running Controls his side because it makes
Assignment AI the throw shorter.
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
If zone coverage is called,
we look for the halfback once
Passing Concepts he breaks towards the left
No Huddle Offense side. He usually will be open
OFFENSIVE STYLES because of the in route run by
Introduction the split end. The run play we
Spread Offense use in conjunction with the PA
Pro Style Offense Deep In is the HB Dive. This is
Air Raid Offense Ace Slot FlexPA Deep In
another straightforward running
Run and Shoot Offense The Ace Slot Flex has the slot receiver flexed The QB gets ready to fire a bullet play that has the running back
Option Offense at the line of scrimmage. The split end lines up working inside between the
Multiple Offense
to the outside on the left, and the flanker lines center and right guard. Once
Pistol Offense
up outside right. The tight end lines up next to through the line of scrimmage,
One Back Offense
the right tackle. The two-play combo we are try using a stiff arm to pick up
Defensive Controls
going to showcase from this formation is made some extra yardage.
up of the PA Deep In and HB Dive.
Pass Defense Tips The PA Deep In has the split end as the plays
Coverage Types primary receiver. We dont normally look for
BLITZING him if man coverage is called, because the
Blitzing 101 right cornerback has good position when
Inside Blitzes
covering him. Instead we look for the flanker,
Overload Blitzes
who is sent in automotion to the right. Once
Outside Blitzes
the ball is snapped, he will make a couple of
MAKING DEFENSIVE
ADJUSTMENTS moves to shake his defender before breaking The pass hits the receiver right in his hands
Adjustments for the Run Game towards the sideline on an out route. If he is
Adjustments for the Passing able to shake his defender, throw him the ball.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Ace Wing TrioPA Power O If man coverage is called, he
Running Controls
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should be able to gain some
Passing Controls separation from his defender.
Pre-Snap Controls Make sure you wait for him to see
Understanding Coverages if he gets open or not. The slot
Passing Concepts receiver may be an option to look
No Huddle Offense for, and should be the third read of
OFFENSIVE STYLES your progressions. The HB Power
Introduction O uses the same motion. The tight
Spread Offense
end becomes the lead blocker
Pro Style Offense
for the running back, who looks
Air Raid Offense Ace Wing TrioPA Power O
to run outside. The left guard
Option Offense
The Ace Wing Trio has the tight end, slot, The QB rolls out after the play fake also pulls to the right to add his
Multiple Offense and flanker lined up on the same side. The run-blocking services. This play
Pistol Offense split end lines up on the outside to the right. should pick up some positive
One Back Offense The two-play combo we like the most from yardage and is worth adding to
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS this formation comprises the PA Power O your playbook.
Defensive Controls and the HB Power O. The PA Power O has
Defensive Formations the tight end going in automotion to the left.
Pass Defense Tips Once the ball is snapped, he runs towards
Coverage Types
the flat. The other receiver we look to throw to
BLITZING
when running this play is the split end, who is
Blitzing 101
Inside Blitzes
running a crossing route from left to right.
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
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Solid grab on the play by WR#4
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Passing Controls DEFENSIVE CONTROLS PlayStation 3: r and then up (show real play Post-Snap Controls
Pre-Snap Controls art), left (bluff), down (bluff), or right (bluff) on
Disengage/Special Move
Basic Pre-Snap Controls the right thumbstick
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense Excite Crowd With the receiver cam you can see where
OFFENSIVE STYLES each defenders pass rush and pass coverage
Xbox 360: Push the right thumbstick up assignments are on the field. You can also
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Spread Offense PlayStation 3: Click the right thumbstick up view the receivers pass icons.
Pro Style Offense Use this control to get the fans involved in the
Air Raid Offense game. The more you pump the crowd up, the Switch Player
Run and Shoot Offense louder they get. Xbox 360: 2
Option Offense
PlayStation 3: o
Multiple Offense Receiver Cam/Play Art
Pistol Offense There are two ways to switch players in NCAA
One Back Offense Football 11. The most common way is to keep Xbox 360: Push the right thumbstick up,
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS pressing the Switch Player button to cycle down, left, or right
Defensive Controls through the players. The other way is to hold
Defensive Formations PlayStation 3: Push the right thumbstick up,
down the Switch Player button and then press
Pass Defense Tips down, left, or right
the left thumbstick up/down or left/right until
Coverage Types
you reach the player you want to control. Engaged blockers can use this control to
BLITZING swim/rip/bull rush their way through blockers
Blitzing 101 to get to the ball carrier.
Inside Blitzes
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
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Xbox 360: 8 and then up (show real play art),
ADJUSTMENTS left (bluff), down (bluff), or right (bluff) on the
Adjustments for the Run Game right thumbstick
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Tackle/Dive Xbox 360: Push the right thumbstick down Strip Ball button to wrestle the ball out. This
Running Controls takes some timing and a little luck. The downside
PlayStation 3: Push the right thumbstick down
Assignment AI
By pressing the right thumbstick down, you can of using the strip is that if you dont strip the ball,
Passing Controls
deliver crushing hits to tackle the ball carrier. A you may not be able to tackle the ball carrier. It is
Pre-Snap Controls
Understanding Coverages solid hit stick tackle often results in a fumble. best used when you have backup.
Passing Concepts
Strafe Switch Player
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES
Xbox 360: 2
Introduction PlayStation 3: o
Spread Offense When the Switch Player button is pressed, you
Pro Style Offense will change to the defender closest to the ball.
Air Raid Offense
Run and Shoot Offense Xbox 360: 3 Catch/Intercept
Option Offense PlayStation 3: p
Multiple Offense Use the Dive button to make a tackle on the
Pistol Offense
ball carrier. Learning to make user tackles
One Back Offense
takes some practice, but once you get it down
you will be making tackles all over the field. Xbox 360: 7
Defensive Controls
PlayStation 3: L
Hit Stick Use the Strafe button to get your defender
Pass Defense Tips
Coverage Types squared up to the line of scrimmage. This control
BLITZING is useful when you are lining up a hit or getting
Blitzing 101 in position to make a play on a pass. NCAA
Inside Blitzes Football 11 includes an auto-strafe helper. Xbox 360: 4
Overload Blitzes Strip Ball PlayStation 3: i
Outside Blitzes
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Xbox 360: P Use the Catch button to attempt to
ADJUSTMENTS PlayStation 3: L intercept the pass. If you are able to
When the ball carrier is close, try using the strafe into position, you will have a better
Game chance of making the pick.
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Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense Xbox 360: P Xbox 360: P then up on the left thumbstick Xbox 360: P then down on the left
PlayStation 3: L PlayStation 3: L then up on the left thumbstick
Option Offense
Multiple Offense
Use the Swat button to knock the ball away thumbstick PlayStation 3: L then down left on the left
Pistol Offense
from the receiver. You must spend a great deal thumbstick
of time in practice mode to become comfortable Pros
One Back Offense
with manually defending receivers. The defensive ends get a better pass rush Pros
angle at the quarterback. Pinching clogs up the inside running
Defensive Controls Defensive Line Shifts
Defensive Formations Spreading the defensive line allows the lanes, making it difficult for running backs
Defensive line shifts are an excellent method
Pass Defense Tips defensive ends to be in better position to to find holes to run through.
for disrupting the offensive lines run- and
Coverage Types
pass-blocking assignments. The Assignment stop outside run plays such as tosses, The defensive line tends to tip more
BLITZING pitches, and options. passes over the middle, because they are
AI will cause the run-blocking schemes
Blitzing 101
to adjust, but you can still gain positional Cons congested in the center of the line.
Inside Blitzes
advantages with the correct shift calls. Cons
Overload Blitzes Its not very stout against the inside run.
Many top players use defensive line shifts
Outside Blitzes
The ends must have good speed to make Its not a good outside run defense.
MAKING DEFENSIVE
when coming up with their blitz schemes. In
ADJUSTMENTS NCAA Football 11, there are several uses for this line shift adjustment effective. You wont be able to contain the
Adjustments for the Run Game defensive line shifts. This section covers how quarterback in the pocket.
Adjustments for the Passing they work and some of their pros and cons.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Defensive Line Shift Left Defensive Line Shift Right Linebacker Shifts
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Not only do top players use defensive line
Passing Controls shifts to create pressure, but they all use
Pre-Snap Controls linebacker shifts. There are four linebacker
Understanding Coverages shifts in NCAA Football 11.
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
Spread Linebackers Out
OFFENSIVE STYLES
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
Run and Shoot Offense Xbox 360: P then left on the left thumbstick Xbox 360: P then right on the left thumbstick
Option Offense PlayStation 3: L then left on the left PlayStation 3: L then right on the left
Multiple Offense thumbstick thumbstick
Pistol Offense
One Back Offense
Pros Pros
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS This adjustment creates an overload to the This shift creates an overload to the strong
Defensive Controls weak side of the offensive line. side (the side of the TE) of the offensive line. Xbox 360: + then up on the left
It places the SDT over the C, shielding the This gives the defense more pass rushers thumbstick
Pass Defense Tips than the offensive line can block.
MLB so he can make plays. PlayStation 3: R then up on the left
Coverage Types
Cons It places the WDT over the C, shielding the thumbstick
BLITZING
Blitzing 101
MLB so he can make plays. Pros
Pressure to the strong side of the offensive
Inside Blitzes line is somewhat limited. You can blitz the Cons This allows linebackers to get better
Overload Blitzes blitz angles for rushing the QB.
LOLB to keep it more balanced on both Pressure is somewhat limited from the
Outside Blitzes
sides. weak side of the offensive line. It does a good job of stopping the
MAKING DEFENSIVE
ADJUSTMENTS Strong-side runs tend to give the defense Weak-side runs tend to give the defense outside run.
Adjustments for the Run Game problems when youre overloading the problems when theyre overloading the
Game weak side. Watch for the run playmaker flip. strong side. Watch for the run playmaker flip.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Cons Shift Linebackers Left Shift Linebackers Right
Running Controls Inside running lanes are open, since the
Assignment AI linebackers are spread out.
Passing Controls The pass rush through the middle is
Pre-Snap Controls weaker, since the OLBs are spread out.
Understanding Coverages Only the MLB is a threat to come up the
Passing Concepts gut on a blitz.
No Huddle Offense
Pinch Linebackers In
OFFENSIVE STYLES
Introduction
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
Xbox 360: + then left on the left thumbstick Xbox 360: + then right on the left thumbstick
Option Offense
PlayStation 3: R then left on the left thumbstick PlayStation 3: R then right on the left
Multiple Offense Pros thumbstick
Pistol Offense
The ROLB will have a better pass rush angle Pros
One Back Offense The LOLB will have a better pass rush
for sacking the QB off the LTs side.
angle for sacking the QB from the RTs
Defensive Controls The LOLB can cause some havoc because
Xbox 360: + then down on the left thumbstick side. He may need to get by the TE.
Defensive Formations now he can blitz between the RG and RT.
Pass Defense Tips
PlayStation 3: R then down on the left This shift is good for stopping strong-side
thumbstick Its good at stopping weak-side toss plays.
Coverage Types toss plays.
Pros Its good at stopping inside run plays to the Its good at stopping inside run plays to the
BLITZING
Blitzing 101 The pinch is good at stopping the inside run. strong side. weak side.
Inside Blitzes It can bring pressure up the gut because Cons Cons
Overload Blitzes three or four linebackers could blitz. Its weak against toss plays to the strong Its weak against toss plays to the weak side.
Outside Blitzes
Cons side.
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This is not something to run if you plan on Coverage Audibles
ADJUSTMENTS The LOLB may not have as good a coverage
Adjustments for the Run Game stopping the outside toss, sweep, pitch, or angle on the TE. The secondary is the defenses bread
Adjustments for the Passing option. and butter when it comes to stopping the
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS pass. Fortunately, in NCAA Football 11, the Bump-N-Run Coverage Man Shift
Running Controls
secondary is well equipped to defend the pass
Assignment AI
with eight different pass coverage adjustments
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
that can be made on the fly.
Loose Coverage
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES
Introduction
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense Xbox 360: 4 then right on the left thumbstick
Air Raid Offense Xbox 360: 4 then down on the left thumbstick PlayStation 3: i then right on the left thumbstick
Run and Shoot Offense PlayStation 3: i then down on the left Pros
Option Offense thumbstick
Multiple Offense
Defenders are in better position to cover
Pistol Offense
Pros receivers, backs, and TEs in man coverage.
One Back Offense Xbox 360: 4 then up on the left thumbstick Bump-n-run throws timing routes off. Cons
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS PlayStation 3: i then up on the left thumbstick It buys time for the defense to get pressure It tips off the offense as to your pass
Defensive Controls on the QB. coverage.
Pros
Pass Defense Tips Loose coverage works well against the This is an aggressive, in-your-face style of Fake Blitz
Coverage Types deep pass. Use this coverage audible if play.
BLITZING your DBs are slower than the receivers they Cons
Blitzing 101 are covering.
You can be burned deep once the receivers
Inside Blitzes The philosophy is bend but dont break. break the jam at the line of scrimmage.
Overload Blitzes The defense wants the offense to make a
Outside Blitzes mistake. WRs can lock onto the defenders better in
MAKING DEFENSIVE the run game, keeping the defensive backs
ADJUSTMENTS Cons from getting free to make tackles on the
Adjustments for the Run Game Slants, outs, hitches, and screens will beat perimeter.
Adjustments for the Passing this type of coverage all day long.
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Running Controls PlayStation 3: i then left on the left This shift covers the sidelines with better Corner, fade, streak, and wheel routes
Assignment AI thumbstick coverage. can exploit this coverage.
Passing Controls
Pros Use this coverage against players who like to
Pre-Snap Controls have their receivers run corners, fades, and Shift Zone Coverage Right/Left
The fake blitz is good at stopping the
wheel routes.
Passing Concepts inside run.
Cons
No Huddle Offense It puts the safeties in the box for
The deep inside area of the field is not well
OFFENSIVE STYLES potential sack opportunities.
covered and can be exploited with seam and
Introduction Its an aggressive defensive play. post routes.
Spread Offense
Cons
Pro Style Offense
The outside run game will kill this defensive Shift Zone Coverage In
Air Raid Offense
scheme. The safeties often get lost in the
Option Offense
clutter and cant get outside to stop the runner.
Multiple Offense You need safeties who can drop back in
Pistol Offense pass coverage quickly or you risk giving up Xbox 360: 4 then left or right on the right
One Back Offense the deep play. thumbstick
Shift Zone Coverage Out PlayStation 3: i then left or right on the right
Defensive Controls
thumbstick
Pass Defense Tips Pros
Coverage Types This shift allows the defensive backs to cheat
BLITZING Xbox 360: 4 then down on the right thumbstick towards the left side of the field.
Blitzing 101 Use it to put the secondary in better position
PlayStation 3: i then down on the right thumbstick
Inside Blitzes
to cover top end receivers over the top on
Overload Blitzes Pros that side of the field.
Outside Blitzes This covers the deep inside area with better
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Cons
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Xbox 360: 4 then up on the right thumbstick It can be misused, leading to blown
Adjustments for the Run Game It does a good job of covering seam and coverages.
Adjustments for the Passing PlayStation 3: i then up on the right thumbstick post routes.
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Individual Defensive Playmaker any defender on that side of the ball can be hot In this screenshot, the linebacker has been hot
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The individual defensive playmaker controls routed to the flat, solidifying the defense. routed to a hook zone. Notice that he moves
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have their pros and cons. Although there are You also have the option of spying the QB or up as he sees the flanker coming across the
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls more pros than cons, if its abused or used dropping back in zone. If your opponent likes to middle on a shallow crossing route.
Understanding Coverages the wrong way players will find themselves out drop back and then take off, the spy is a great
of position on many plays. These functions Deep Zone
Passing Concepts way to keep the QB in check without having
No Huddle Offense are not meant for 11-man blitz assignments to call a defense thats designed for it. There Xbox 360: 1 then up on the right thumbstick
OFFENSIVE STYLES or 11-man zone assignments. Instead, use are tons of different combinations, so there PlayStation 3: u then up on the right
Introduction them to make adjustments that suit your should never be a problem with disguising your thumbstick
Spread Offense style of play. When used with proper respect, coverage and tipping off the offense. Color Indicator: Dark blue circle
Pro Style Offense the defensive playmaker is a great tool. It
Air Raid Offense will make your zones 100 percent better and Hook Zone This individual playmaker control puts the
Run and Shoot Offense Xbox 360: 1 then up on the left thumbstick defender in a deep zone. Its good against
add unexpected heat to your blitzes. We beg
Option Offense pass routes over the mid-to-deep right,
you to use this option wisely or you will find PlayStation 3: u then up on the left
Multiple Offense middle, and left portions of the field. You
yourself being carved up by an opponents thumbstick
Pistol Offense can now create a Cover 2 Buc coverage by
offense. Heres a good example: If you drop Color Indicator: Yellow circle
One Back Offense putting the LB in a deep zone.
11 men in zone coverage, you can bet the This control puts the defender in a hook zone.
Defensive Controls quarterback will run straight up the middle or Its good against pass routes over the short to
Defensive Formations around the corner on you to pick up yardage. middle parts of the field.
Pass Defense Tips Blitz 11 men or 10 out of 11 and watch how
Coverage Types easy the offense scores on you. This is still a
BLITZING game based on football principles, and if you
Blitzing 101 play it that way it will reward you.
Inside Blitzes
The fun starts in pass defense when youre
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
playing an opponent and start to pick up on
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his or her play call tendencies. Lets say a
ADJUSTMENTS player likes to run plays where the wideouts
When running Cover 2 type zone
Adjustments for the Run Game run streaks to force the flat area open for a
defenses, we often will hot route a
Adjustments for the Passing running back coming out of the backfield. Now,
Game linebacker to drop back in a deep zone
instead of having to cover that area yourself,
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Running Controls over the deep middle. In the screenshot, soon as the receiver makes the catch. Xbox 360: 1 then down on the right
Assignment AI notice that a linebacker is dropping back
Curl/Hook/Flat thumbstick
Passing Controls over the deep middle to cover the slot
Pre-Snap Controls receiver running a deep post. Xbox 360: 1 then right on the left thumbstick PlayStation 3: u then down on the right
Understanding Coverages PlayStation 3: u then right on the left thumbstick
Flat thumbstick
Passing Concepts Color Indicator: Orange arrow
No Huddle Offense Xbox 360: 1 then right on the right
Color Indicator: Purple Send the defender on a blitz with this
OFFENSIVE STYLES thumbstick
Introduction This control puts the defender in the curl/ control. Its good for rushing the QB or
PlayStation 3: u then right on the right stopping the run. If this control is used
Spread Offense hook/flat (buzz zones). Its good at taking away
thumbstick on a defensive lineman, he will pass rush
Pro Style Offense corner routes or intermediate pass routes near
Air Raid Offense Color Indicator: Blue the sideline. straight upfield.
Run and Shoot Offense Put any defender in the flat with this control. Its
Option Offense good against pass routes in the flat and does a
Multiple Offense good job of putting a defender in the flat to help
Pistol Offense keep QBs from taking off to the outside.
One Back Offense
Defensive Controls
Pass Defense Tips
Coverage Types
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Many top players like to hot route the Blitzing a defender who by default is dropping
Inside Blitzes
cornerbacks into buzz zones when calling back in coverage helps free up another
Overload Blitzes
Cover 2 man and zone defenses. They do this defender to get pressure on the QB. In the
Outside Blitzes
MAKING DEFENSIVE so that not only are corner routes covered, screenshot, we hot routed a linebacker to blitz.
ADJUSTMENTS Dropping a defensive end into the flat is an but if a pass is thrown into the flats, the buzz Notice how he takes up one of the blockers,
Adjustments for the Run Game excellent way to defend wide receiver screen defender will come up quickly and make the allowing the nickelback to get a clear path to
Adjustments for the Passing passes. Often the defensive end will get out fast the QB.
Game tackle on the receiver.
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Passing Controls PlayStation 3: u then down on the left PlayStation 3: u then left on the right and then the receivers icon button.
Pre-Snap Controls thumbstick thumbstick PlayStation 3: u then left on the left
Understanding Coverages thumbstick and then the receivers icon
Color Indicator: Black arrow Color Indicator: Orange circle
Passing Concepts
This puts the defender in QB Contain and This puts the defender in QB Spy coverage. button.
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES keeps the QB from taking off out of the pocket. Its a good call to keep the QB from taking off. Color Indicator: Red arrow pointing to the
Introduction receiver
In the screenshot, the right end has been
Spread Offense
hot routed into QB Contain. The quarterback Puts a defender in man coverage on any
Pro Style Offense eligible receiver you choose. You can put as
Air Raid Offense many defenders on a receiver as you like.
Run and Shoot Offense Defensive linemen cannot be put in man
Option Offense
coverage.
Multiple Offense
Pistol Offense
One Back Offense
Defensive Controls
Defensive Formations We like to put a fast defender in QB Spy; that
Pass Defense Tips
way if the QB has speed, he wont be able to
Coverage Types
tries to take off and run, but the right end is in outrun our defender. Here, we hot route the
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position to cut him off before he picks up any strong safety. The QB finds it very hard to
Inside Blitzes yardage. outrun him and pick up yardage.
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes We hot routed the free safety to double
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS DEFENSIVE FORMATIONS You always want to put your best players
Running Controls Now that you have a good feel for the on the field, and with the 34, you have
Assignment AI different controls available to you, its time a better opportunity to match up against
Passing Controls
to look at the variety of fronts you can use in the offense, while keeping enough speed
Pre-Snap Controls on the field to stretch out any runs that
NCAA Football 11. Lets kick things off with
the 34 defense. the offense attempts.
Passing Concepts 34 Even
The perfect time to use the 34 is when
No Huddle Offense
34 Defense
OFFENSIVE STYLES drives start in any compressed area
Introduction situation. By having four linebackers
Spread Offense spread across the field we will make the
Pro Style Offense offense second-guess the use of any timing
Air Raid Offense
or quick pass routes. A base 34 call will
34 Solid effectively eliminate the slant and crossing
Option Offense
routes. If the offense tries to take advantage
Multiple Offense 34 Normal The 34 defense has started to take over
Pistol Offense
of our three down linemen by running inside,
football on every level. It used to be that only a then we have two athletic linebackers who
One Back Offense
handful of teams ran the 34, but with offenses will be able to stuff the run as well as shift
having so much success in the air, the 34 is between the tackles to create pressure based
Defensive Controls
starting to charge back because of the way the on alignment. The 34s many variations allow
Pass Defense Tips defenders are aligned pre-snap. Just looking you to create unique pressure schemes when
Coverage Types at the personnel shows that the defense is in playing NCAA Football 11.
BLITZING 34 Over better position to make a play vs. passing sets.
Blitzing 101
Having only three down linemen on the field
Inside Blitzes
does put a lot of pressure on our linemen to
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
hold their ground, but the benefit of adding
MAKING DEFENSIVE another linebacker in place of a lineman will
ADJUSTMENTS make up for the loss in size with speed.
34 Under
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nose tackle position, this defense can wreak
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havoc on an offense. Normally, inside pressure
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from the 43 results in the offense needing to
Pre-Snap Controls
use double-teams in the interior of the line.
Passing Concepts When this starts to happen the offense is at
No Huddle Offense a disadvantage because of the extra lineman
OFFENSIVE STYLES 43 Normal who will come free and the linebacker who 44 Split
Introduction plays behind him. The 44 defense is an attacking-style defense
Spread Offense that is primarily used to stop the run. There is
This defense is also perfect against the spread no way we can have eight men near the line
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
formation because of the width of the outside of scrimmage and allow the offense to have
Run and Shoot Offense linebackers and their ability to roll up and any success running the ball. When playing
Option Offense cover the flats or drop off into hook or curl the run, the defense is designed to create a
Multiple Offense zones. wall at the line of scrimmage and prevent the
43 Over
Pistol Offense
In NCAA Football 11 we typically like to go running back from succeeding inside. The
One Back Offense
with the 43 as our base run defense vs. the defensive line is responsible for crashing the
standard Pro Style offenses. When teams start line down and letting the linebackers play
Defensive Controls over the top to make the tackle if the back
Defensive Formations to bring in three-receiver sets then we shift to
tries to break outside.
Pass Defense Tips an over or under look based on which side of
Coverage Types the field the receivers are on (shift towards the This defense is also great against the pass
BLITZING 43 Under side with the most receivers). We dont need to because of the spacing of our defenders
Blitzing 101 break this formation unless the offense starts and the many different packages we can
The most common defense is the 43. This put together when attacking the offense.
Inside Blitzes to get matchup advantages with one of our
Overload Blitzes defense utilizes four defensive linemen and Our base defense for the 44 front is the
linebackers against their backs or receivers.
Outside Blitzes three linebackers. The big bodies up front Cover 3. We have the corners and safety
We only do this because we dont want to
MAKING DEFENSIVE make this a defense built on beating the man drop out in deep thirds and have the four
ADJUSTMENTS cause a liability. We will more than likely check
in front of you. This is the front that many underneath backers handle any of the
Adjustments for the Run Game to a Nickel set as an easy transition.
players feel the most comfortable with when short-to-medium passing routes. We
Game trying to stop the run. When you have a
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Running Controls coverage defense. Our strength in this front that it really wants to get to the opponents
Assignment AI is to handle the short-to-medium passing quarterback and in the process tackle anyone
Passing Controls game. If we dont get pressure then we will who has the ball.
Pre-Snap Controls be open for big play opportunities.
With any high-pressure defense were giving
Passing Concepts When playing the 44 defense in NCAA the offense the opportunity to have a big play.
No Huddle Offense Football 11 the easiest way to be successful However, if we do our job, the offense will get
OFFENSIVE STYLES is to use one of the linebackers. If you are in negative yardage more often than not. One of Nickel Normal
Introduction control of an inside linebacker, make sure you the things to keep in mind when running the 46
Spread Offense blow up any inside running play and let your defense is that it is not the best defense for the
Pro Style Offense outside linebacker cover the outside. If you quick-pass game. As a rule of thumb, use this
Air Raid Offense
drop in coverage, as a rule of thumb you dont defense against opponents who like to throw
want to go farther out than the hash mark. the ball downfield or at least take five-step
Option Offense
drops. If we run the 46 vs. the quick-pass
Multiple Offense 46 Defense game, even if we have success were risking Nickel Strong
Pistol Offense
One Back Offense giving up a game-changing play.
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS When using the 46 in NCAA Football 11, the
Defensive Controls key to success is getting aligned properly.
Identify the strength of the formation: tight end
Pass Defense Tips
and wideout or two receivers. If the offense
Coverage Types
BLITZING 46 Bear has trips on the field, check out of the 46. Nickel 335
Blitzing 101 One of the most famous defenses in all of Once we identify the strength we shift the
The Nickel defense is one of your standard
Inside Blitzes football, the 46 defense is a 43 but with the linebackers to the strength and the defensive
defenses to counter the pass. It uses four
Overload Blitzes
strong safety up near the line of scrimmage. line to the weak side. Keep this basic funda-
down linemen, two linebackers, and five
Outside Blitzes
Back when it was first used, it created mental concept in place and you will always
defensive backs. On passing downs you are
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matchup problems for the offense because be ready for success.
ADJUSTMENTS constantly hearing about the Nickel package.
Adjustments for the Run Game they didnt know who to block. This defense Most of the time the defense will run some
Adjustments for the Passing is much like the 44 in that it is geared to sort of Nickel personnel on third down with
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Running Controls
respectable run defense on the field by having defensive schemes for handling the no huddle
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four down linemen, but we can also defend and spread offenses. This defense is extremely
Passing Controls
the pass because we have an extra defensive versatile and gives us the opportunity to
Pre-Snap Controls
back on the field. counter anything the offense can throw at us.
Passing Concepts This defense is becoming almost extinct in We are fond of it right out of the box, because
No Huddle Offense the competitive playing field because many of how similar it is to the 34. We have the
OFFENSIVE STYLES opponents feel the Nickel sacrifices too much 335 Across same base personnel on the field, but we drop
Introduction
in the run game. This thought process is off a linebacker and bring in a nickelback.
Spread Offense
completely flawed. When running plays from This one change makes it possible for us to
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
the Nickel formation it is easy to establish a eliminate the matchup problems that we have
Run and Shoot Offense solid pass and run defense. The basic setup when running the 34 as well as to get a
Option Offense vs. the run would be to manually play the faster player on the field whom we can use in
Multiple Offense nickelback and roam him inside but behind the blitz game.
335 Bear
Pistol Offense the linebackers. By moving the nickelback This defense also gives us versatility against
One Back Offense inside we have created a 43 look and can the run. If the offense is starting to pound
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS treat the offense as if we were in the 43. the ball inside, we can bring a linebacker
Defensive Controls When the offense goes to pass against our
Defensive Formations down to the line of scrimmage and create
Nickel formation we have an extra defensive a four-man line. We dont lose any strength
Pass Defense Tips
back on the field and should be able to handle by doing this and can actually start to
Coverage Types
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whatever they throw at us. The only potential change the offenses blocking assignments
335 Split
Blitzing 101 for disaster that we see is if the offense comes just by showing certain shifts.
Inside Blitzes out in a Shotgun or Trips formation and runs
at our Nickel. Most times the third cornerback Versus the pass the 335 can give us
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes is not the best tackler, so manually control the same look as our 34 if we shift
MAKING DEFENSIVE this defender to prevent the opponent from the linebackers. When playing NCAA
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exploiting a potential mismatch. Football 11 this has the advantage of
Adjustments for the Run Game hiding our formation and personnel by
Adjustments for the Passing 335 Stack giving the same look. We already know
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Running Controls curls, but in its base alignment we can now can force them to identify if we are still
Assignment AI man up the slot receivers and make passing running a 425 or if we have changed to
Passing Controls to the flat or inside a challenge. our 43 or 44 package.
Pre-Snap Controls The other main benefit to the 425 is that
Understanding Coverages 425 Defense it is great against Trips formations. If the
Passing Concepts 425 Under offense comes out in Trips we can easily
No Huddle Offense
The name of the game is speed. With all of the run a split coverage scheme and zone up
OFFENSIVE STYLES
rules in place to help the offense be successful, the trips side while playing man to man
Introduction
the defenses are starting to have to rely on on the backside. The bottom line is that
Spread Offense
designing coverage schemes that can counter versatility helps us win the game.
Pro Style Offense
the speed, use of the no huddle, and zone read
Air Raid Offense
425 Normal plays by college offenses. The 42-5 defense Dime Defense
Option Offense is a hybrid of the 43 and the 44. This defense
Multiple Offense allows us to stay versatile against a team that
Pistol Offense may like to run the ball more than what we see
One Back Offense from most no huddle teams.
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS If the offense sees our personnel and chooses
Defensive Controls to run the ball, all we need to do is shift the
Defensive Formations nickelback inside or the safety down to create Dime Normal
425 Bear
Pass Defense Tips a basic 43 look. We can also bring a safety
Coverage Types
down and the nickelback inside to create a
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44 look. The luxury that we have is that we
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can easily jump into our basic run-defend
Inside Blitzes
formation while in this defense and the offense
Overload Blitzes
would have to start changing how they want to
Outside Blitzes
block us. Dime 326
MAKING DEFENSIVE 425 Over
ADJUSTMENTS Most of the time the offense forces us to When we face an opponent who is going to
Adjustments for the Run Game adjust to their package, but by running the abandon the run or throw the ball close to 70
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percent of the time, then its time to bring out PASS DEFENSE TIPS The defense must generate a pass rush.
the Dime defense. For years teams have used Defending the pass is a vital part of every Limiting the amount of time the QB has to
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the Dime as a basic pass defense, because its defensive scheme. There is nothing wrong throw will benefit the defense in the long run.
Passing Controls
fairly simple to teach and is basically a prevent- with being stronger at one thing than another, The QB cant get into his comfort zone if he
Pre-Snap Controls
the-pass defense. This defense uses four but you must be at least fundamentally sound has to constantly worry about the pass rush
Passing Concepts down linemen, one or two linebackers, and six in all areas of defense. Moving the ball on the and making the proper downfield reads. Also,
No Huddle Offense defensive backs. It started off as a four-down- ground is good, but most video gamers prefer the defensive backs dont have to hold their
OFFENSIVE STYLES linemen formation, but some versions have to score through the air. The way football coverages as long when the rush is there.
Introduction now incorporated a three-man line. has evolved, it is becoming more and more
Spread Offense The Dime is a great defense for countering a beneficial to have a good passing game over
Pro Style Offense
pocket-passing quarterback. If we see that our a strong run game. Thus we must have a solid
Air Raid Offense
opponents are not going to threaten us with a pass defense. Lets go into a few fundamental
Option Offense
lot of scrambling or running out of their passing rules before getting into the basic strategy of
Multiple Offense formations then we want to go to this package. pass defense.
Pistol Offense Many players want to work route combos, and
One Back Offense if they get caught up in relying on those route Pass Defense Rules
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS combos then our two defensive backs and
Defensive Controls one safety to each side will make it close to
Defensive Formations impossible to consistently complete a pass. The right cornerback jams the split end at the line of
Pass Defense Tips
The pressure set in the Dime formation comes scrimmage
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from the 326 alignments. This formation Second, the defense must delay the
Blitzing 101 uses line stunts and multiple defensive backs receivers from getting off the line and into
Inside Blitzes in blitz schemes to throw the QB off and make their patterns. This gives the defensive line
Overload Blitzes him hesitate throwing the ball. If blitzing is more time to get pressure and hopefully
Outside Blitzes your thing, the Dime 326 is stocked with sack the QB. Bump-n-run coverage helps
MAKING DEFENSIVE zone blitzes; in fact, almost every play brings The linebacker shoots the A gap to get pressure on the QB you lock down receivers and throw off
ADJUSTMENTS
pressure. Dont worry, though; if you want the QBs timing.
to play a bend-but-dont-break defense, the
Game 326 has a few pure drop-back and QB
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Spread Offense
The defense has all levels of the field covered with their The weak-side defensive tackle gets his hands up to make The left cornerback goes up high to pick the pass off
Pro Style Offense
zone coverage concept it harder for the QB to complete the pass
Air Raid Offense Each player has a different philosophy when
Run and Shoot Offense Next, the defense needs to make sure that The defensive linemen must get their hands in it comes to defending the ball once its in
Option Offense they cover all areas or zones of the field. the air when the QB is getting ready to pass. the air. However, all players believe it is most
Multiple Offense Having a good pass rush and being able Doing this prevents clear looks through the important to make sure the offense doesnt
Pistol Offense to stall the receivers from getting into their passing lanes and increases the chance of a complete a pass when one of the defenders
One Back Offense patterns means nothing if the defense leaves tipped pass and/or a blind throw by the QB. is in position to make a play. So the goal is
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS an open area for the offense to attack. Even When rushing the passer, the defensive ends to first stop the completion, and then if the
Defensive Controls
though the defense cant possibly defend must be aware of maintaining contain on the defensive player is in good enough position
every area of the field, making sure that every QB without creating running lanes for the QB he can try for the interception. In NCAA
Pass Defense Tips
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zone is accounted for will allow the defense to to exploit if the play breaks down. Football 11 the most consistent way to defend
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make a play on the pass without giving up any the pass is to swat the ball down. Not only
Blitzing 101 yards after the catch. Swat vs. Interception does the swat allow a player to make a play on
Inside Blitzes We covered the defensive Swat and Intercept the ball, but if the defender misses the swat he
Overload Blitzes buttons in the Defensive Controls section. is still in position to tackle the receiver.
Outside Blitzes In this section, we take a deeper look at them
For the advanced player, going for the inter-
MAKING DEFENSIVE to help you understand situations to use each
ADJUSTMENTS ception is almost a given. Any errant pass
one in.
Adjustments for the Run Game will be intercepted more often than not by an
Adjustments for the Passing aggressive ball-hawking defender. If you are
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not good with manually controlling a defensive COVERAGE TYPES Cover 1
back then let the computer handle it for you. It is essential that you have at least a basic
Assignment AI
Players would rather give up a few yards than understanding of the coverages when you pick
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
a touchdown because of bad cornerback play. your pass defense. Lets take a look at the
So between the two ways to defend a ball in most common ones.
Passing Concepts the air, there really is no best way. Its more a
No Huddle Offense matter of taking advantage of the opportunity Cover 0
OFFENSIVE STYLES that the offense presents you.
Introduction
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense The free safety drops over the deep middle looking for any
Run and Shoot Offense receivers coming in his area
Option Offense
Multiple Offense The Cover 1 defense is a man defense with
Pistol Offense one of the safeties playing back in deep
One Back Offense middle zone coverage. This scheme is most
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS No safety is playing deep; the QB had better get rid of the successful when used by a team with good
Defensive Controls ball quickly corners, or when playing against an offense
Defensive Formations The defensive back is in good position to swat the ball away A Cover 0 defense has no safeties playing whose wide receivers are overmatched
Pass Defense Tips from the intended receiver the deep middle of the field. This is perfect by the corners. This is a very aggressive
Coverage Types
Swatting the ball away gives the offense for aggressive players who like to constantly defense that dares the offense to get a
BLITZING
another down, whereas intercepting the ball put pressure on the opposing QB. To run this pass off before the pass rush arrives.
Blitzing 101
puts our team back on offense. Aggressive defense, you need to have cornerbacks with
Inside Blitzes
players go for interceptions and conservative speed and acceleration who can man the
Overload Blitzes
outside in one-on-one coverage. If you dont
Outside Blitzes players swat the ball down. The toughest
have these types of corners, dont overuse
MAKING DEFENSIVE defender can do both successfully.
ADJUSTMENTS Cover 0 coverage. Many of the inside blitz
Adjustments for the Run Game schemes we have found have Cover 0 coverage
Adjustments for the Passing behind them.
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No Huddle Offense
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Introduction
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense Both safeties drop back deep in their halves of the field The strong safety rotates over the deep middle to help guard With four defenders dropping back deep, the QB looks
Run and Shoot Offense against the long ball underneath for an open receiver
The Cover 2 defense scheme is a two-deep
Option Offense
half-field defense. The safeties generally split The Cover 3 defense is a three-deep scheme Cover 4 defense is a four-deep zone
Multiple Offense
the field in half from sideline to goalpost to with three defenders splitting the field in thirds: coverage. More often than not the corners
Pistol Offense
One Back Offense
prevent any receiver from getting deeper than sideline to hash, hash to hash, and hash to as well as the safeties drop straight back, not
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS they are. This scheme is normally used with sideline. The base Cover 3 defense has both allowing any receiver to get deeper than they
Defensive Controls teams that have slower corners and teams that the outside corners in deep third zones and are. Most teams use this coverage to prevent
Defensive Formations are trying to defend the short passing game. the free safety in the deep middle, creating the the deep ball or against an end-of-the-half
Pass Defense Tips This coverage forces the receivers into deep three-deep defender look. In NCAA Football pass. In general, the defense will allow the
Coverage Types routes to the middle or the outside of the field. 11 the majority of the heavy blitz packages or underneath patterns and never allow any route
BLITZING The thought process is that by the time the plays in the game are run with Cover 3 zones. to be completed behind them.
Blitzing 101 receivers get to the open spots the pass rush This gives good coverage behind eight-man
Inside Blitzes
should generate pressure or a sack on the QB. blitzes. You will from time to time encounter
Overload Blitzes
There are two types of Cover 2: one where the a Cover 3 where one cornerback and two
Outside Blitzes
corners and linebackers play in man coverage, safeties make up the coverage.
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Adjustments for the Run Game play in underneath zones.
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NCAA Football 11 offers several
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Most top players know that bringing pressure blitz schemes. Each one brings
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Understanding Coverages on their opponent is the best way to force pressure on the QB from different
Passing Concepts turnovers. In NCAA Football 11 plenty of areas of the field. You can call a
No Huddle Offense defensive schemes can be created to generate play designed to blitz and run the
OFFENSIVE STYLES heat on the opposing the QB. play according to the design, or
Introduction you can run a play where you pull
Spread Offense a player whos not designed to
Pro Style Offense blitz and manually blitz him.
Air Raid Offense
Option Offense
Multiple Offense
Pistol Offense The QB sees the blitz and looks to get rid of the ball quickly
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Players will also overload one
side of the offensive line to
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bring more blitzers than there
The defenders shoot the gaps to put pressure on the QB
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are blockers so that one
Coverage Types As much as we like bringing the heat, it is defender will get through to
BLITZING a high-risk, high-reward strategy. All-out make the sack on the QB.
Blitzing 101 blitzing is definitely not for the faint of heart. These blitzes all require some
Inside Blitzes The purpose of blitzing is to disrupt the type of coverage to support
Overload Blitzes timing of the pass and force a hurried throw them.
Outside Blitzes into coverage, hopefully forcing a turnover.
MAKING DEFENSIVE Generating a sack is the next best result from
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Adjustments for the Run Game pressure. With different fronts and coverages
Adjustments for the Passing mixed in, well-conceived blitz schemes can
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS shedding the block than defenders with The A gap is between the center and
Running Controls lower shed block ratings. guards on both sides of the ball. The B
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Passing Controls quicker he will get to the QB. both sides of the ball. By creating A and
Pre-Snap Controls B gap pressure, you can really diminish
Test blitz packages in game mode. A
blitz that works in practice mode may not the QBs ability to step up in the pocket
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always work the same way in regular game and throw.
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES mode. Once you feel you have some good
Introduction packages, try them in a real game situation
Spread Offense An overload has been created by the outside linebacker to test them.
INSIDE BLITZES
Pro Style Offense and nickelback
Air Raid Offense
Most blitz schemes have Cover 0, Cover 1, or Of all the blitz schemes, the inside blitz is the
Cover 3 behind them, although you will also most sought after. Most inside blitzes are known
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find some with Cover 2 coverage. The three
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most common types of blitz schemes are
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inside, overload, and outside. We will explain nanos or enhanced blitzes. They are called this
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what they are and show a few different blitzing because they are generally the quickest way to
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS bring A and B gap heat on the QB. The center and guard leave a gap open for the middle
plays from each type.
Defensive Controls linebacker to shoot through
Defensive Formations Quick Tips Some blitz schemes require manually moving
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Blitzing is used not only to put pressure one or more defenders around. Sim-style
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on the QB, but also to stop the run. For players may frown upon these schemes
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example, some of the same defenses that because they consider them to be taking
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are set up to bring inside heat can stop advantage of the AI.
Inside Blitzes
inside run plays.
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
Look for the defenders with high shed block
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ratings (85 or better). Those defenders
ADJUSTMENTS are the ones you should look to blitz with
Adjustments for the Run Game when setting up your blitz schemes. If they The middle linebacker is ready to bring pressure
Adjustments for the Passing get blocked, they have a better chance of through the A gap
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense The QB senses trouble as he is about to be pressured Theres not much open deep down the field
Air Raid Offense Inside blitz schemes can for the QB to throw to 335 BearMiddle Plug
Run and Shoot Offense be set up with either man The defenders who are usually used
Option Offense
The 335 BearMiddle Plug is very simple
or zone coverage behind for A and B gap blitz schemes are to set up because it requires no manual
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them. Most of the inside linebackers and safeties. We movement of any defenders. This makes it
Pistol Offense
blitz man schemes have focus on inside blitz schemes very hard for a human opponent to tell if a
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either Cover 0 or Cover because those tend to be blitz is coming or not. If you can find these
Defensive Controls 1. Most of the inside blitz the ones most players are types of blitz schemes, you will make it that
Defensive Formations zone blitz schemes have looking out for. Here are much harder for your opponent to beat
Pass Defense Tips Cover 3 behind them. The eight inside blitz schemes to you. By looking at the play diagram, you
Coverage Types biggest key to bringing A help you get started. can tell right off the bat that the middle
BLITZING or B gap pressure is having a linebacker is going to bring the heat.
Blitzing 101 fast defender ready to shoot
Inside Blitzes through the gap to apply
Overload Blitzes
pressure on the QB.
Outside Blitzes
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS The second way is much
Running Controls quicker and wont tip your
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Passing Controls the Linebacker Shift button,
Pre-Snap Controls then press left on the right
thumbstick. The right outside
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linebacker will blitz. Press the
No Huddle Offense
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Linebacker Shift button again,
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and then this time, press the
Spread Offense right thumbstick to the right.
The defenders are set up and ready to bring A gap heat
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense The pass coverage is Cover 0, meaning no
Run and Shoot Offense safeties are playing deep. Six defenders rush
A big gap is created between the center and right guard
Option Offense the QB while the other five play man coverage.
Multiple Offense To set this defense up, all we need to do is hot The left outside linebacker will
Pistol Offense
route the outside linebackers to blitz. We can now blitz. This step should take
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do this two ways. The first way takes more less than two seconds to do. The
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time, plus it may tip off your opponent to what only other step we suggest is to
Defensive Formations you are doing; just take control of each outside call bump-n-run man coverage
Pass Defense Tips linebacker and hot route him to blitz. to help slow down the receivers
Coverage Types release into their routes. Once
BLITZING the ball is snapped, the middle
Blitzing 101 linebacker will shoot through the
Inside Blitzes A gap untouched between the
Overload Blitzes center and right guard. Once
Outside Blitzes
through, he will have a clean shot
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The middle linebacker uses his speed to get to the QB in a hurry
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34 OverSting Pinch Zone If no adjustments are made before
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will shoot through the A gap
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between the center and right guard.
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The only way he wont is if the
Passing Concepts outside linebackers line up farther
No Huddle Offense out wide. For example, if there is a
OFFENSIVE STYLES slot receiver lined up outside, the
Introduction outside linebacker on his side will
Spread Offense shift out.
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
To prevent this, use the man shift
34 OverSting Pinch Zone coverage audible to bring him
Option Offense The 34 OverSting Pinch Zone is a Cover 2 The QB wont have much time with this blitz setup back inside. The way we like to
Multiple Offense zone blitz scheme that brings A gap heat from enhance this inside blitz scheme
Pistol Offense the right inside linebacker. The right and left is to hot route the nose tackle
One Back Offense cornerbacks play two-deep coverage. The free to blitz and then take control of
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS safety, strong safety, and left inside linebacker the right inside linebacker and
Defensive Controls manually move him behind the
play hook zones. Six defenders rush the
QB; this includes the right and left outside nose tackle. Once the ball is
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linebackers and the right inside linebacker. snapped, he will shoot through
Coverage Types
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the A gap between the center
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and right guard to generate
Inside Blitzes inside pressure. If you cant
Overload Blitzes get the blitz to work because
Outside Blitzes the left guard slides inside,
MAKING DEFENSIVE try hot routing the right
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outside linebacker to blitz
Adjustments for the Run Game The QB drops back as the right inside linebacker sets his sights on him
and moving him next to the
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The QB is left unprotected and must get rid of the ball The right inside linebacker is in position to register
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quickly to avoid the sack a sack
Air Raid Offense 425 BearZone Dog 3
Run and Shoot Offense This will prevent the left guard from blocking The 425 BearZone Four defenders play underneath
Option Offense inside. If you dont do this, chances are the Dog 3 has the middle pass coverage. The right end
Multiple Offense right outside linebacker will bring the pressure. linebacker sent in on a and safety on the right play
Pistol Offense The downside to this blitz is that the flats are blitz. The problem with the flats. The strong safety on
One Back Offense not covered. Try to get a feel for the offense the right and the left outside
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS this play is that he isnt
youre facing. Does your opponent like to going to get any pressure linebacker drop back in hook
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throw to the flats? If so, consider not running with the default setup. To zones. To get inside pressure,
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this defense unless the offense is in a long get him truly involved, we we need to hot route two of those four
Coverage Types yardage situation. need to make a few changes. defenders.
BLITZING As far as the coverage is
Blitzing 101 concerned, the free safety
Inside Blitzes
and cornerbacks drop back
Overload Blitzes
in three-deep coverage.
Outside Blitzes
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS For this example, we hot route will sack the QB before he is blocked. If the
Running Controls the two flat defenders to blitz. The QB lines up in the Shotgun, chances are the
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only adjustment we need to make MLB will be blocked.
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is to be sure the middle linebacker
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doesnt move too close to the line 43 OverSmoke Mid Zone
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of scrimmage. If he does, we need
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to move him back a few yards
OFFENSIVE STYLES and make sure his blitz angle is
Introduction still shooting through the A gap
Spread Offense between the center and right
Pro Style Offense guard. Once the ball is snapped,
Air Raid Offense the middle linebacker will shoot
Run and Shoot Offense through the A gap and apply quick
Option Offense There are not enough offensive linemen to fend off all the pass rushers pressure on the QB. If you would
Multiple Offense rather have the flats covered, then
Pistol Offense hot route the hook zone defenders 43 OverSmoke Mid Zone
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to blitz. You may also want to hot One popular 43 Over zone blitz scheme
route a hook zone defender to one that brings A gap heat is the Smoke Mid
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side and the flat defender on the Zone. This defense isnt as effective as in
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other side to blitz. previous years because the right tackles
Coverage Types Finally, you can try this if you are quicker to block the left outside
BLITZING would rather not leave the pass linebacker. If you look at the defense,
Blitzing 101 coverage vulnerable: Hot route you will notice the left end is playing a
Inside Blitzes the weak-side defensive tackle hook zone, but before he drops back in
Overload Blitzes and left end to blitz. Make sure the a hook zone he fake blitzes. Last year,
Outside Blitzes
middle linebacker doesnt move the right tackle would have first looked
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ADJUSTMENTS up to the line of scrimmage. If the to block the left defensive end and then
Adjustments for the Run Game The right tackle is unable to slide back to block the pass rusher QB lines up under center, there is worked inward to block the left outside
Adjustments for the Passing a chance the middle linebacker linebacker.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS This year he just blocks inside and
Running Controls disregards the left end. To create
Assignment AI A gap pressure, we must hot route
Passing Controls the left end to blitz. Notice we still
Pre-Snap Controls have five defenders dropping back
in pass coverage. Two defenders
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play hook zones while three others
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play three-deep coverage.
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Spread Offense
The QB is about to get pounded to the ground
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense The left outside linebacker will shoot
The QB scans the defense to see where the pressure is coming from through the A gap between the center and
Option Offense
right guard. He then will go straight after the
Multiple Offense
Pistol Offense
To set the defense up, we hot QB. As in many of the zone blitz schemes
One Back Offense route the weak-side defensive we show, the flats are left uncovered. Make
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS tackle to blitz. His blitz angle sure you mix in other non-blitzing defenses
Defensive Controls will shoot straight at the center. that cover the flats. Be sure to set these
Defensive Formations We then take control of the left coverage defenses up the same way as your
Pass Defense Tips end and hot route him to blitz. blitz schemes in regards to moving players.
Coverage Types Finally, we move the left outside That way your opponent doesnt know if you
BLITZING linebacker so he is stacked behind are bringing the heat or not.
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the strong-side defensive tackle.
Inside Blitzes
Once the ball is snapped, the
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
center will block the weak-side
MAKING DEFENSIVE defensive tackle and the right
ADJUSTMENTS guard will block the strong-side
The right guard and center block the strong- and
Adjustments for the Run Game defensive tackle.
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44 SplitCrash 3 The name of the defense is
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Crash 3. This defense sends
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five pass rushers after the QB
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while dropping six defenders
Understanding Coverages back in zone coverage. As the
Passing Concepts plays name suggests, the pass
No Huddle Offense coverage is Cover 3, which is
OFFENSIVE STYLES provided by the RCB, FS, and
Introduction LCB. The three underneath
Spread Offense defenders are the right outside
Pro Style Offense linebacker, right inside linebacker,
Air Raid Offense
44 SplitCrash 3 and left outside linebacker.
Option Offense Several 44 Split defensive blitz schemes can The defense overloads the interior offensive line with multiple defenders
Multiple Offense be modified to bring inside pressure from man
The left inside linebacker and
Pistol Offense coverages. Make sure you spend some time
One Back Offense four defensive linemen provide
checking out the FS Blitz, LB Fire, and Crash
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS the pass rush. To set the
Gold. For this 44 Split breakdown, we show
Defensive Controls defense up, we need to add
you how to set one up using zone coverage.
Defensive Formations one more pass rusher. There
Pass Defense Tips are two different defenders
Coverage Types we can use to blitz. For now,
BLITZING
we are going to hot route the
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right inside linebacker to blitz
Inside Blitzes
and then manually move him
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
across from the center.
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Adjustments for the Passing unprotected in the backfield
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS This inside blitz doesnt require many steps, and right guard. By hot routing the free
Running Controls but it does require moving one defender. The safety to blitz, we left the deep middle of
Assignment AI 46 BearWall Slide sends five pass rushers the field uncovered.
Passing Controls after the QB, with five offensive linemen
Pre-Snap Controls blocking. Dont expect to get much with the
default setup. The pass coverage behind it
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has a Cover 3 shell. The right cornerback,
No Huddle Offense
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free safety, and left cornerback drop back in
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three-deep coverage.
Spread Offense
The linebacker has a free shot at getting to the QB before
Pro Style Offense
he has time to throw the ball
Air Raid Offense
Run and Shoot Offense The left inside linebackers blitz assignment
Option Offense has him shooting the A gap between the A gap is created for the free safety to shoot through
Multiple Offense center and right guard. He will be the defender
Pistol Offense who brings the inside heat on the QB. We like to shade the left and right
One Back Offense cornerbacks inside so that their deep zone
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS 46 BearWall Slide coverage assignments cover more towards
Defensive Controls the deep middle of the field. We now have
Defensive Formations The free safety lines up near the line looking a Cover 2 shell. Once the ball is snapped the
Pass Defense Tips to pressure the QB center and right guard will block the strong-
Coverage Types The strong safety and middle linebacker side defensive tackle and left end. The free
BLITZING drop back in hook zones. The right outside safety will shoot through the A gap between
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linebacker drops back in a buzz zone. To get the center and right guard and go straight after
Inside Blitzes
A gap heat, we take control of the free safety the QB.
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
and hot route him to blitz. We then want to
MAKING DEFENSIVE move him between either the center and left
ADJUSTMENTS guard or the center and right guard. For this
Adjustments for the Run Game breakdown, we move him between the center
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outside linebacker, the middle linebacker, and
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the four defensive linemen. The pass coverage
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behind the blitz scheme is Cover 0. All five
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defensive backs are in man coverage and are
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in one-on-one coverage. To set this defense
No Huddle Offense up, we pinch the linebackers. We then re-hot
OFFENSIVE STYLES route the linebackers to blitz, which we can do
Introduction two ways.
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense The pass coverage is solid down the left side, making it
Air Raid Offense hard for the QB to throw in that direction
Nickel NormalOver Storm Brave
Run and Shoot Offense If you would rather not have the free safety
Option Offense blitz so he can defend the deep ball over the Nickel NormalOver Storm Brave is a man
Multiple Offense middle, you can always hot route the strong coverage inside blitz scheme that has been
Pistol Offense safety instead. Once you do, move him into used frequently during the last several years
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one of the A gaps. If you do this, you take by top players. There are a few different
away some of the underneath pass coverage. versions out there. The one we show is one of
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It is best not to do this if the offense comes the more common setups.
Pass Defense Tips out in a Spread offense; instead you are better The right outside linebacker uses his speed to
Coverage Types off running it against base formations such as blast through the open gap
BLITZING the I-Form. We can do it either individually or globally.
Blitzing 101 To do this globally press the Linebacker
Inside Blitzes Shift button, then down on the right stick.
Overload Blitzes
They both will now blitz. Their blitz angle
Outside Blitzes
should be shooting the A gaps between
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ADJUSTMENTS the center and guards. Once the ball is
Adjustments for the Run Game snapped, the center will look to block
Adjustments for the Passing The linebackers are lined up tightly near the line of scrimmage the middle linebacker. The left guard
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Assignment AI shoot through the A gap between the center
Passing Controls and left guard. He then will go straight after
Pre-Snap Controls the QB and apply pressure.
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES
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Spread Offense
The QB looks over the defensive front to see where the
Pro Style Offense
pressure is coming from
Air Raid Offense Nickel 245DT Blitz
Run and Shoot Offense The Nickel 245DT Blitz is a Cover 0 blitz The five defensive backs on the field are all
Option Offense
that brings A gap pressure from the right matched up in one-on-one man coverage.
Multiple Offense To set this defense up, all we need to do is
inside linebacker. We like this setup because
Pistol Offense
The QB stares down the pass rusher coming straight at him it requires no manual movement, making it hot route the strong-side defensive tackle
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Consider calling bump-n-run man coverage. an Online Dynastyfriendly blitz scheme. Six to blitz. His blitz angle will now be shooting
This helps slow down the receivers trying to defenders rush the QB: two defensive tackles straight at the right guard. Next, use the fake
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Defensive Formations get out in pass routes, thus giving the right and four linebackers. blitz coverage audible to bring safeties down
Pass Defense Tips outside linebacker time to put pressure on the in the box. When you do this, the left and right
Coverage Types QB. Something else we like do when running inside linebackers will shift to the left of your
BLITZING this blitz is to control the defender covering the screen.
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running back if a Shotgun formation is called.
Inside Blitzes
If the running back stays in to pass block, we
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
can either drop back in pass coverage or blitz
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS The left inside linebacker is lined OVERLOAD BLITZES
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right inside linebacker is lined up one side of the offensive line with multiple
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between the left guard and left pass rushers. The idea behind this scheme is
Pre-Snap Controls
tackle. Once the ball is snapped, to send more defenders in on the blitz than the
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the left inside linebacker forces offensive line can block.
No Huddle Offense
the center to block him while
OFFENSIVE STYLES the weak-side defensive tackle
Introduction engages the left guard. The right
Spread Offense inside linebacker stunts behind
Pro Style Offense the weak-side defensive tackle
Air Raid Offense and shoots through the A gap
Run and Shoot Offense between the center and left guard.
Option Offense A big gap is created inside for the linebacker to come through He then goes straight after the QB.
Multiple Offense
Keep in mind that you cant
Pistol Offense
use bump-n-run man coverage
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when running this defense
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS The left side of the offensive line is overloaded with
since the fake blitz coverage
Defensive Controls multiple defenders
audible is used. This means the
Pass Defense Tips receivers will release off the line On the other side of the formation, there
Coverage Types of scrimmage without getting are multiple defenders either playing man
BLITZING jammed, allowing them to get out or dropping into zone coverage. In NCAA
Blitzing 101 on their routes quickly. Check Football 11, most of the overload blitz
Inside Blitzes your defensive backs speed schemes have zone coverage behind
Overload Blitzes and acceleration ratings to see them, primarily Cover 3, but there are
Outside Blitzes if they can match up with your man overload blitz schemes as well.
MAKING DEFENSIVE opponents receivers. That way
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Adjustments for the Run Game The pass coverage is tight by the defenders in man coverage you know if they can handle being
left in one-on-one coverage or not.
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Running Controls overload blitz schemes is to
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linebackers to one side. From
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there players can hot route the
defensive end or a linebacker on
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No Huddle Offense
that side to blitz. Players then
OFFENSIVE STYLES can bring another player over and
Introduction hot route him to blitz to create
Spread Offense an overload. As with the inside
Pro Style Offense blitz schemes, speed is the most The defense is set up to overload the left side of the
offensive line with multiple rushers
Air Raid Offense crucial attribute to setting up
Run and Shoot Offense overload blitz schemes. As you read through all the blitz
Option Offense The nickelback eyes the QB as he drops back to pass schemes we show, make sure
Multiple Offense you are putting your fastest
Pistol Offense Without speed, chances
defenders in the primary blitz
One Back Offense are the overload blitz
spots; that way when you try the
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS scheme wont work
blitz schemes out, you will get
Defensive Controls because the primary
better results.
Defensive Formations blitzing defender is not fast
Pass Defense Tips enough to get to the QB. We like
Coverage Types
to either package or sub in
BLITZING
defenders with speed into the
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Inside Blitzes
spots we want the pressure
Overload Blitzes from.
Outside Blitzes
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34 EvenTrio Sky Zone Once on the field, you will see
Running Controls there are five defenders rushing
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the QB. The other six drop back
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in pass coverage. Three of the
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defenders play underneath
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coverage while the other three
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play three-deep coverage. To set
OFFENSIVE STYLES this defense up, we only need to
Introduction make a few adjustments. First
Spread Offense off, if the defense comes out in a
Pro Style Offense Spread offense we need to make
Air Raid Offense 34 EvenTrio Sky Zone sure that the outside linebackers
Run and Shoot Offense line up closer to the offensive
Option Offense One of the better overall defenses in the game The blitz is set up for the right outside linebacker to get pressure on the QB tackles. To ensure this, we use
Multiple Offense as far as putting pressure on the QB goes is the man shift coverage audible
Pistol Offense the Trio Sky Zone. You will find this defense to bring them back inside. Next,
One Back Offense in a few different 34 formations. We show a we hot route the right outside
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS version out of the 34 Even that we like to use linebacker to blitz.
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to apply pressure by overloading the left side
Defensive Formations Finally, we hot route the left
of the offensive line. The first thing we do is flip
Pass Defense Tips inside linebacker to blitz and
the defense at the Play Call screen.
Coverage Types then move him over the top of
BLITZING the center and 56 yards off
Blitzing 101 the line of scrimmage. Once
Inside Blitzes the ball is snapped, we want
Overload Blitzes him to take a step or two
Outside Blitzes
forward. Once the center
MAKING DEFENSIVE
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Adjustments for the Run Game The center comes out to block the linebacker in front of him drop him back in hook
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Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
The linebackers are set and waiting
43 OverZone Blitz or the snap
Air Raid Offense
Run and Shoot Offense The offensive line is overwhelmed and cannot The right cornerback, strong
The 43 OverZone Blitz
Option Offense keep the pass rushers off the QB safety, and left cornerback drop
overloads the left side of the
Multiple Offense back in three-deep coverage.
Pistol Offense
The one defender who is not blocked is the offensive line by having four
The free safety, left outside
One Back Offense right outside linebacker, who shoots in from pass rushers matched up
linebacker, and left end play hook
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS the left side of the offensive line and applies against three offensive linemen.
zones. The four defenders that
Defensive Controls pressure on the QB. With this setup, we The problem is, the right guard can
create the overload on the right side
Defensive Formations achieve pressure on the QB without sacrificing slide over fast enough to block the
of the offensive line are the right end,
Pass Defense Tips the pass coverage. blitzing right outside linebacker.
Coverage Types weak-side defensive tackle, right
We are going to show you a simple
BLITZING outside linebacker, and middle
way to help prevent this from
Blitzing 101 linebacker. To prevent the right
happening, but first we want to
Inside Blitzes guard from sliding over to block the
break down the coverage of this
Overload Blitzes right outside linebacker, we need to
Outside Blitzes zone blitz scheme.
occupy him with another defender.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS We could hot route the left end to Nickel 3353 Overload Fire
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pass rush. This would force the
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right tackle to block him, and the
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right guard then would have to
Understanding Coverages block the strong defensive tackle.
Passing Concepts Rather than doing that, we hot
No Huddle Offense route the left outside linebacker to
OFFENSIVE STYLES blitz. However, we are not going to
Introduction blitz him; instead we are going to
Spread Offense fake blitz. We need to make sure
Pro Style Offense the left outside linebacker is lined
Air Raid Offense
up across from the right guard Nickel 3353 Overload Fire
and about 5 yards off the line of The Nickel 335Overload Fire creates
Option Offense The offensive line is confused about their blocking assignments
Multiple Offense
scrimmage. an overload to the left side of the offensive
Pistol Offense Once the ball is snapped, we want line. The defender that generally gets the
One Back Offense to have the left outside linebacker pressure on the QB is either the right
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS take a few steps forward. This outside linebacker or the nickelback. The
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action will prevent the right guard deep pass coverage is a Cover 3 shell.
Defensive Formations The right cornerback, strong safety, and
from sliding over, or at least
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hold him long enough for the left cornerback drop back in three-deep
Coverage Types
right outside linebacker to apply coverage. The free safety, left end, and
BLITZING
Blitzing 101 pressure to the QB. Once the left outside linebacker drop back in hook
Inside Blitzes right guard does commit to the zones.
Overload Blitzes left outside linebacker, we want to
Outside Blitzes drop him back in pass coverage
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still get pressure on the QB, but
The right outside linebacker is not blocked as he we keep our coverage intact.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Looking at the play diagram, notice
Running Controls that the right end and nose tackle
Assignment AI slant towards the right side of the
Passing Controls offensive line. We prefer to have
Pre-Snap Controls them blitz straight down. That
Understanding Coverages ensures that the right tackle has
Passing Concepts
to slide all the way across to the
No Huddle Offense
other side to block the nickelback
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or the right outside linebacker. To
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accomplish this, we hot route them
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
both to blitz. Their pass rush angles The QB forces a bad pass as the pressure
Air Raid Offense should now shoot straight down at is about to get to him
Run and Shoot Offense the left tackle and center. One other The pass coverage is pretty solid with
Option Offense The QB lines up in the gun waiting for the snap step we take is to call bump-n-run the three hook zone defenders playing
Multiple Offense coverage. underneath and the three defenders playing
Pistol Offense
We call press cover so that the deep over the top. The flats are left wide
One Back Offense open. Dont forget to flip the defense so that
nickelback will line up closer to the
line of scrimmage. He can now get the pass rush comes from the other side. Set
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to the QB quicker. Once the ball it up the same way, but instead hot route the
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is snapped, the center, left guard, left end and nose tackle to blitz.
Coverage Types and left tackle will be overwhelmed
BLITZING by the number of pass rushers
Blitzing 101 coming towards them. The right
Inside Blitzes guard and right tackle will slide
Overload Blitzes over to help but wont be able to
Outside Blitzes get over fast enough to hold off
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ADJUSTMENTS
Even while in the Shotgun, the QB doesnt have much time the QB to avoid the pass rush is to
to scan for an open receiver slide to the right.
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Nickel NormalProwl Spy Man There are four defenders in man
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coverage, meaning one of the
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eligible receivers is left uncovered.
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As far as setting up this defense,
Pre-Snap Controls
there arent really any pre-snap
Passing Concepts adjustments. The only adjustment
No Huddle Offense we might suggest is to call
OFFENSIVE STYLES bump-n-run man coverage. If you
Introduction want to call delayed bump-n-run
Spread Offense man coverage, come out in a
Pro Style Offense zone defense, call bump-n-run,
Air Raid Offense and then audible into the Nickel
Nickel NormalProwl Spy Man
NormalProwl Spy Man.
Option Offense Some new defensive plays have been added The right end is standing up, making it hard for the left tackle
Multiple Offense to the game this year. Most of them are found to tell if he is blitzing The cornerbacks are lined up at
Pistol Offense in the Nickel Normal or Nickel 245. Look for normal depth but still will jam
One Back Offense plays with Prowl or Spy in the name to identify the receivers once the ball is
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS the ones that are new. The Nickel Normal snapped. Notice how the right
Defensive Controls end slants inwards. His rush
Prowl Spy Man has the right end, strong-side
defensive tackle, and left end all standing angle will force the left tackle
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up, while the weak-side defensive tackle to block him. This allows the
Coverage Types
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remains in a two-point stance. The strong-side nickelback to come freely from
Blitzing 101 defensive tackle is put in spy coverage. the left side of the offensive
Inside Blitzes line and have a clear shot at
Overload Blitzes sacking the QB.
Outside Blitzes
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No Huddle Offense
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Spread Offense
The strong-side defensive tackle is spying the QB The free safety sneaks up to the line, ready to blitz
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense Dont run this defense against any five- Nickel NormalProwl Spy 3 The nice thing about this play
Run and Shoot Offense is, we dont have to press any
wide-receiver sets, since one receiver is left Another new defense added to the game
Option Offense
uncovered. If the QB finds the uncovered this year is the Nickel NormalProwl buttons for the shift to take
Multiple Offense
receiver, its an easy six for the offense. Spy 3. This defense is the zone version place, allowing us to make
Pistol Offense
Instead, run it against base, three-receiver, of the Prowl Spy Man found in the same other pre-snap adjustments
One Back Offense
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS and four-receiver formations to make it more formation. One of the cool things we if needed. The one pre-snap
Defensive Controls difficult for the QB to spot the open receiver noticed about this defense was the adjustment we make is to
Defensive Formations and to minimize the risk. The other option is automatic shift by the safeties before take control of the middle
Pass Defense Tips to hot route the strong-side defensive tackle the snap. The free safety, who is blitzing, linebacker and hot route him
Coverage Types into man coverage on the open receiver. The moves up to the line of scrimmage, while to blitz. Next, move him across
BLITZING problem, though, is that the defensive tackle the strong safety shifts over the deep from the center. He needs to be
Blitzing 101 lined up 56 yards off the line of
isnt fast enough to cover a receiver, which middle.
Inside Blitzes scrimmage.
limits what you can do with him.
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS With this setup there is an Nickel StrongFS Snake Blitz 3
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overload on the left side of the
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offensive line. The nickelback
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and free safety are lined up
Understanding Coverages next to each other, and both are
Passing Concepts blitzing off the edge. The right
No Huddle Offense end is standing up and slanting
OFFENSIVE STYLES inside towards the left tackle.
Introduction The strong-side defensive tackle
Spread Offense is playing QB Spy. Once the ball
Pro Style Offense is snapped, we want the middle
Air Raid Offense
linebacker to take a few steps Nickel StrongFS Snake Blitz 3
towards the line of scrimmage. Another Nickel defense that brings overload
Option Offense The linebacker draws the center out after him
Multiple Offense This action keeps the right guard heat quickly is the Nickel StrongFS Snake
Pistol Offense and right tackle from being able to Blitz 3. This defense has the free safetys
One Back Offense help block the nickelback or the default blitz assignment shooting through
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS free safety. One of them should the B gap between the left guard and left
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get a clean shot at the QB without tackle. With the proper setup, this defense
Defensive Formations can bring B gap pressure. By default, the
being blocked. If you would
Pass Defense Tips
rather hot route the strong-side pass coverage has three defenders playing
Coverage Types
defensive tackle to blitz instead of three-deep coverage.
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Blitzing 101 the middle linebacker, thats fine,
Inside Blitzes but you must also hot route the
Overload Blitzes right end to make sure the blitz
Outside Blitzes still works. If not, chances are the
MAKING DEFENSIVE nickelback and the free safety will
ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustments for the Run Game The QB is about to be sacked from his blind side be blocked.
Adjustments for the Passing as two defenders close in
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS One defender drops back in a
Running Controls hook zone while the other drops
Assignment AI back in a buzz zone. We are going
Passing Controls to show how to get overload
Pre-Snap Controls pressure from this play: First,
manually move the free safety 3
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yards outside of the right end and
No Huddle Offense
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down to the line of scrimmage.
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Then hot route him to blitz. We
Spread Offense also might take control of the right
end and hot route him to blitz. The QB has no idea he is about to be
Pro Style Offense
sacked from behind
Air Raid Offense
Once the ball is snapped, the left
Run and Shoot Offense Some players leave the running back in to
Our defender waits for his chance to attack the QB tackle blocks the right end. The
Option Offense pass block. If he does stay in on the same
left guard and center are occupied
Multiple Offense side as the blitz is set up, there is a good
Pistol Offense
by the weak-side defensive tackle
chance he will block the blitzing defender.
One Back Offense and right outside linebacker.
Setting up the blitz on the opposite side
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS The free safety shoots in cleanly
lessens the chance he will block the blitzing
Defensive Controls and goes straight after the QB.
defender.
Defensive Formations The pass coverage is not very
Pass Defense Tips strong underneath, since there
Coverage Types are only two defenders playing in
BLITZING those areas of the field, so watch
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for quick passes underneath.
Inside Blitzes
When setting up overload blitz
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
schemes, try setting them up on
MAKING DEFENSIVE the side opposite to where the
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The free safety shoots past the left tackle
formation is called.
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Most players who set up outside blitz schemes
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use them to prevent QBs from rolling out of
Pre-Snap Controls the pocket in either direction. Usually these
Understanding Coverages blitz schemes have the outside cornerbacks
Passing Concepts blitzing or a combination of an outside/inside
No Huddle Offense defensive back along with a linebacker or two
OFFENSIVE STYLES inside defensive backs.
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense The cornerback uses his acceleration to The QB rolls out to the left where the cornerback is blitzing
Air Raid Offense quickly go after the QB
Some of the outside blitz schemes use zone
Run and Shoot Offense Some outside blitz schemes can be created blitzing principles that rely on confusing the
Option Offense on the fly. For instance, say you come out in offensive linemen by making them believe
Multiple Offense
the 34 NormalCover 2. The cornerbacks that the defensive ends and defensive
Pistol Offense
are covering the flats. Instead of having them tackles will rush the passer.
One Back Offense
cover the flats, you can hot route them both
Defensive Controls to blitz. You still get the linebackers dropping
Defensive Formations back in buzz zones, and they do a solid job of
The cornerback is eyeing the QB and ready to
Pass Defense Tips surprise him on a blitz covering the flats. Be creative when creating
Coverage Types blitz schemes, no matter if the original play
BLITZING For example, one side may have a defensive was designed to bring heat from the inside,
Blitzing 101 back blitzing while on the other side a overload, or outside.
Inside Blitzes linebacker is blitzing. Just as with inside
Overload Blitzes blitz schemes, there is always man or zone
Outside Blitzes coverage behind it. Outside blitz schemes are
MAKING DEFENSIVE used not only to put pressure on the QB from
ADJUSTMENTS The QB is sacked by the right cornerback
Adjustments for the Run Game the outside, but also to stop outside runs such
Adjustments for the Passing as tosses, pitches, and option plays. By using a zone blitz to generate
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outside pressure, the defense throws off
Running Controls the blocking assignments of the offensive
Assignment AI line by switching the responsibilities of a
Passing Controls defensive lineman with those of a linebacker
Pre-Snap Controls or defensive back.
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES
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Spread Offense
The cornerback looks like he is covering the Once the ball is snapped, the QB rolls to the right
Pro Style Offense receiver in front of him
Air Raid Offense Make sure to use the man shift coverage
When running this defense, making a few audible; otherwise the safety lined up on the
Option Offense adjustments with the defensive linemen can left will shift out over the top of the split end.
Multiple Offense enhance it. For instance, the left and right ends This gives away the pass coverage, plus
Pistol Offense 335 StackCB Dogs Blitz can be hot routed into different assignments. your intention to blitz. Some players even
One Back Offense Some players hot route them into QB Contain come out in the 335 StackCover 2 Man
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS 335 StackCB Dogs Blitz to force the QB to stay in the pocket. Others and hot route the cornerbacks to blitz.
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A solid outside blitz to keep the QB in the hot route them to play the flats or curl/flat
Defensive Formations zones. The idea here is to confuse the QB while
pocket out of the 335 Stack is the CB Dogs
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Blitz. This defense sends the two outside preventing him from rolling out in the pocket.
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cornerbacks in on a blitz. If the QB tries to roll
Blitzing 101 out, they will be in position to make a sack or
Inside Blitzes tackle. The pass coverage behind this blitz is
Overload Blitzes solid, with the linebackers dropping back in
Outside Blitzes hook zones while all three safeties drop back
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Adjustments for the Run Game The cornerback is in position to make the sack on the QB
Adjustments for the Passing before he has time to do anything
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS If they do this, they are risking leaving the the field. The left and right cornerbacks play
Running Controls outside receivers open, but on the other hand, the flats while the right outside linebacker
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their opponent might not expect it. They plays a hook zone.
Passing Controls
could very likely roll the QB out into one of the
Pre-Snap Controls
blitzing cornerbacks. If this happens, its well
Passing Concepts worth the risk. Keep in mind, there are a good
No Huddle Offense number of formations in the game that have
OFFENSIVE STYLES the cornerbacks blitzing from the outside. Be
Introduction sure to look for them and decide which ones
Spread Offense you want to run.
Pro Style Offense The inside defensive back comes off the line of scrimmage
Air Raid Offense Dime 326Lightning 2 quickly
Run and Shoot Offense The right inside cornerback gets in because
Option Offense
The inside defensive back sets up across
the left end forces the right tackle to block
Multiple Offense him. The right guard looks to block the
from the slot receiver
Pistol Offense
middle linebacker. If the offense comes out
One Back Offense We set this defense up by slanting the
in a Spread offense the slot receivers are
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS defensive line to the left. We also call
Defensive Controls
open for a quick pass. To solve this issue,
bump-n-run coverage. Doing this ensures that
Defensive Formations we take control of the safeties and bring
the left inside cornerback can apply pressure
Pass Defense Tips them up closer to the line of scrimmage.
on the QB. The left tackle blocks the right end
Coverage Types
to open things up. He tries to block inside first
BLITZING
Blitzing 101 Dime 326Lightning 2 and is a step too slow getting out to block the
Inside Blitzes left inside cornerback.
The Dime 326Lightning 2 sends the inside
Overload Blitzes
defensive backs in on a blitz. Generally one of
Outside Blitzes
them almost always gets in unless the offense
MAKING DEFENSIVE
ADJUSTMENTS has called some type of max protection. As far
Adjustments for the Run Game as the pass coverages are concerned, this is
Adjustments for the Passing a Cover 2 zone defense with both the safeties
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Passing Controls
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Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
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Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense The QB scans the field but doesnt see he is The inside defensive back sets up to rush the QB
Air Raid Offense about to be sacked
Dime NormalStrike 2 Spy To set this defense up, we make two
Run and Shoot Offense Of course this all depends on if we have The next outside blitz is one that many players adjustments. First, we call bump-n-run
Option Offense time or not. In most cases you should have run online, so you can expect to see it more coverage to bring inside cornerbacks closer
Multiple Offense the time needed. As with all Cover 2 zone
Pistol Offense than a few times. The name of the defense is to the line of scrimmage. This way we get a
defenses, the other spot that is vulnerable is the Dime NormalStrike 2 Spy. This defense few steps closer to the QB before the ball is
One Back Offense
the deep middle. Its important that the inside sends the inside defensive backs on a blitz even snapped. Next, we take control of the
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cornerbacks get to QB quickly for this outside from both sides of the offensive line. The linebacker and then hot route him to blitz.
blitz concept to be effective. strong-side defensive tackle drops back in While in control of the linebacker we want to
Pass Defense Tips QB Spy. The linebacker and the left and right make him back off the line of scrimmage 5 or
Coverage Types cornerbacks play hook zones. The free safety 6 yards.
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and strong safety play two-deep coverage.
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Inside Blitzes
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
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want him to take a few steps CB Dogs Blitz Zone
forward. This will draw the center
Passing Controls
out towards him. As soon as we
Pre-Snap Controls
see this, we take control of the
Passing Concepts linebacker and drop him back in a
No Huddle Offense hook zone. This is to prevent the
OFFENSIVE STYLES center from sliding out to block
Introduction one of the inside blitzing defensive
Spread Offense backs. At least one of them will
Pro Style Offense get pressure on the QB from the
Air Raid Offense outside.
Quarter 3 DeepCB Dogs Blitz Zone
Option Offense The linebacker fakes a blitz and then drops back in pass coverage
Multiple Offense The last outside blitz we show is from
Pistol Offense The only other adjustments some the Quarter 3 Deep. This formation is
One Back Offense players make with this defense, used specifically to defend the pass, so
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS provided they have time, is to hot dont even think about using it against
Defensive Controls route the outside cornerbacks the run, because you will be in for a lot
Defensive Formations into buzz zones, because they of punishment. This defense sends the
Pass Defense Tips
do a better job of defending the two outside cornerbacks in on a blitz,
Coverage Types
sidelines and flats than hook preventing the QB from rolling out to either
BLITZING
Blitzing 101
zones do. side of the field.
Inside Blitzes
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS The pass coverage is solid with
Running Controls three defenders playing hook
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zones underneath and three
Passing Controls
defenders playing three-deep
Pre-Snap Controls
pass coverage. Many players
Passing Concepts will do some hot routing with the
No Huddle Offense defensive line. A common setup
OFFENSIVE STYLES is to hot route the defensive ends
Introduction into QB Contain while hot routing
Spread Offense the nose tackle into QB Spy.
Pro Style Offense Before he has time to throw, the QB is sacked by the
Air Raid Offense blitzing cornerback
Run and Shoot Offense As you can tell, there are many combi-
Option Offense The left cornerback stands as if he is going to drop back in pass coverage nations that can be used to keep the
Multiple Offense
mobile QB in the pocket; its just a matter
Pistol Offense Against this type of defense,
of how creative you want to be. The Quarter
One Back Offense there is no way the QB is going
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS 3 DeepCB Dogs Blitz Zone is just one
to be able to take off and run.
Defensive Controls example of the defenses that can be used to
We recommend using the LB
Defensive Formations throw off your opponent.
Pass Rush package to get faster
Pass Defense Tips
linebackers in the game by
Coverage Types
BLITZING
replacing the defensive ends.
Blitzing 101 We have seen players put the
Inside Blitzes defensive ends in man coverage
Overload Blitzes on specific receivers in long
Outside Blitzes yardage situations to make it that
MAKING DEFENSIVE much more difficult to complete
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a pass.
Adjustments for the Run Game The QB rolls to the right side looking to throw the ball
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Passing Controls No matter how well prepared you are when the adjustments with players not involved in the area of attack, or manually control a defender
Pre-Snap Controls ball is kicked off, you are always going to have blitz to defend the flats. See if your opponent and sit on the preferred routes. Most players
to adapt your game plan based on what your can make another read. The flats might not be are very one-dimensional. Take away their
Passing Concepts
opponent does. We have discussed already that players bailout solution, but after a couple bread-and-butter play and they will struggle
No Huddle Offense
the different formations, shifts, and audibles of plays you should know what he or she likes mightily.
OFFENSIVE STYLES
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you can use to move your defenders around to do. Continue to hit the offense with blitz
Spread Offense and put your best personnel matchups on after blitz until your opponent crumbles.
Pro Style Offense the field. We also gave you a stockpile of blitz
Air Raid Offense schemes that you can use to put pressure
Run and Shoot Offense on the QB and force mistakes from your
Option Offense opponent. Now its time to talk about how you
Multiple Offense can put it all together and create an impen-
Pistol Offense etrable defensive wall.
One Back Offense
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS We took some time as we put this guide
Defensive Controls together to discuss the different philosophies
Defensive Formations that our staff writers have in regards to putting Will your opponent be calm when the heat is on?
Pass Defense Tips together their defensive schemes. Opinions In this chapter, we will take you through
Coverage Types varied, but some standard concepts were Will pressure force mistakes from your opponent? multiple adjustments you can make to deal
BLITZING agreed upon across the board. If your opponent deals with your pressure, with just about any scenario you will face
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Begin by seeing if your opponent can handle then you are going to have to back off and play on defense. Included in each scenario is a
Inside Blitzes
the heat. Dial up your best blitz packages and coverage. Start calling base man and zone sample play breakdown that you can use
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes throw them at the offense right at the start. defenses like Cover 2 Man and Cover 3 to see to get started off on the right foot.
MAKING DEFENSIVE If your opponent rushes throws or makes where your opponent likes to attack. Again,
ADJUSTMENTS
bad reads, continue to pound blitz after blitz. put your defensive hot route adjustments to
Typically, the first response you will see is work to take away favorite parts of the field.
Adjustments for the Passing Drop a linebacker into a zone in the favored
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS ADJUSTMENTS called on to make the play. This adjustment
will force the offensive linemen to play the
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FOR THE RUN GAME
Assignment AI gaps instead of double-teaming the line. Win
Passing Controls Defending the Inside Running Game your individual matchups and you will put the
Pre-Snap Controls Many adjustments can be made to prevent running game on lockdown.
Understanding Coverages players from running the ball through the
Passing Concepts
middle of your line. To guarantee success in 44 SplitLB Fire
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this area, you need to get more players at the
OFFENSIVE STYLES
point of attack than there are blockers. The
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Spread Offense
main key on defense is forcing your opponent
to change up the game plan rather than just Here comes the MLB
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense abusing you all game long in one area. The double-team block comes, but you
have the MLBs crashing the inside lane to
Option 1Pinch the Defensive Line fill the middle. Your defensive ends give you
Option Offense
Multiple Offense
Pinching your defensive line can force your nice edge support.
Pistol Offense opponent to bounce the ball outside by closing
One Back Offense off the inside running lanes. Pinching your line
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS also makes it difficult for the interior offensive 44 SplitLB Fire
Defensive Controls line to get double-team blocks. The problem Lets take a look at one defensive scheme we
Defensive Formations with this adjustment is that its hard to contain have had success with when defending the
Pass Defense Tips the cut outside. If the offense sees you make inside run.
Coverage Types this adjustment, they can check out of the play
BLITZING
to an outside run. In an accelerated clock game, This defense is great for plugging the middle
Blitzing 101
you can hold your adjustment a couple of beats without tipping off your hand. Youre sending
Inside Blitzes more defenders than the offensive line can
Overload Blitzes
so that your opponent doesnt have time to
audible before getting a delay of game penalty. handle. Your MLBs are on a slanting stunt
Outside Blitzes Not much running room to be found here
inside to generate pressure up the middle.
MAKING DEFENSIVE Option 2Pinch Your Linebackers and Blitz
ADJUSTMENTS The middle is stuffed without having to make
Adjustments for the Run Game With the new double-team blocking in NCAA any adjustments that tip off the person youre
Adjustments for the Passing Football 11, your linebackers will often be playing against. As we mentioned before, this
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS plays success is predicated on sending more Option 3Rush Your OLBs/DBs
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men than the line can account for. Using this option, you can keep your defensive
Assignment AI
linemen in position to stop the inside run. Your
Passing Controls Defending the Toss/Pitch outside linebackers and/or defensive backs
Pre-Snap Controls
Most players you encounter will not have the are faster than your linemen and should be
patience to stick with an inside running game. able to cut off the outside running lanes. The
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense
Their focus is going to be on getting to the downside to this option is that you will lose
OFFENSIVE STYLES
perimeter. The toss/pitch is one of the best some pass coverage because more players
Introduction ways to get this done. Fortunately, there are are rushing into the backfield instead of
Spread Offense some minor adjustments you can make to dropping into coverage.
prevent them from abusing you on the edge. Our defender gets a free run off the edge
Pro Style Offense
44 SplitMonster Green
Air Raid Offense The DE dropping back in coverage confuses
Run and Shoot Offense Option 1Put Your Defensive Line on
the TE and gives the rushers room to get in
Option Offense an Outside Stunt
off the edge.
Multiple Offense Use your playmaker feature to have your
Pistol Offense defensive line take an outside rush. This option
One Back Offense will have your DTs and DEs flare outside. They
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS will take an angle to prevent the offensive
Defensive Controls
linemen from reaching them and work to cut
the runner off. The problem is, the middle is
Pass Defense Tips
left wide open.
Coverage Types
44 SplitMonster Green
BLITZING
Option 2Spread Out Your Defensive Line Lets take a look at a scheme you can use to
Blitzing 101
Spreading your defensive line out changes defend the outside run. The Monster Green is a
Inside Blitzes
Overload Blitzes
their positions, not their rush angles. Their new zone blitz with a rusher coming from the edge to
locations will change up the lines run-blocking prevent outside running or PA boottype plays. The running back is crushed for a loss
Outside Blitzes
MAKING DEFENSIVE assignments and show your opponent you are This particular blitz can be very confusing to Free blitzers coming off the edge are the
ADJUSTMENTS committed to stopping the outside run. As with the blocking assignments of the offensive line. death knell for an outside running attack.
Adjustments for the Run Game the previous adjustment, you do open up the You just have to sit on one side yourself and In this example, our defense stops this
middle for attack. allow the heat from the other side to contain that
Game play cold in the backfield.
edge.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Defending the Option Triple Option
Running Controls On option plays, the offense bases their point To stop the triple option, you need to run a
Assignment AI of attack on their read of the defense. So you solid zone blitz that brings pressure from both
Passing Controls the inside and outside. Get your DEs attacking
must play good, solid rule-based defense
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if you want to contain the offense. Get too upfield with some a rush off the edge to mess
aggressive in your pursuit of the QB and the up the pitch relationship between the QB and
Passing Concepts
No Huddle Offense option will light you up. Zone coveragebased HB. Here is a play you can use to accomplish
OFFENSIVE STYLES plays tend to help slow down the option this task.
because you have every area accounted for. To
Introduction
44 SplitDogs Zone Blitz
Spread Offense determine how best to defend the option, you
The QB makes the pitch to the back
Pro Style Offense have to look at the type of option play you are
Air Raid Offense most often facing. The defenders do a nice job of covering
Run and Shoot Offense the edge and maintaining their containment
Option Offense Read Option position on both the QB and the HB.
Multiple Offense Keep your ends coming upfield and send
Pistol Offense
pressure from the back side. If the QB sees
One Back Offense
the backside DE crashing in on the play, he will
keep the ball and run into the area the lineman
Defensive Controls
just vacated. If you also bring heat from the
Pass Defense Tips back side, the QB will run right into the teeth
44 SplitDogs Zone Blitz
Coverage Types of the blitz.
BLITZING The inside pressure generated by this play call
Blitzing 101 Speed Option/Power Option typically will prevent the inside handoff and often
Inside Blitzes Run a base zone blitz and take control of will blow up the play at the point of attack.
Overload Blitzes the MLB. Your job is to disturb the pitch
The running back isnt going anywhere
Outside Blitzes relationship between the QB and the HB. Try
MAKING DEFENSIVE to get in the way and force the QB to keep the In this example, the QB was able to make the
ADJUSTMENTS pitch, but the play was dead in the backfield.
ball and run into the strength of your defense.
Great job all around by the defense.
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ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE The most common way to handle the flats is Adjusting to Cover Screen Passes
PASSING GAME to run some sort of Cover 2 zone defense. One of the best offensive schemes to counter
Assignment AI
There is a big difference between the Cover 2 the blitz is the screen pass. When the offense
Passing Controls
Adjusting to Cover the Flats zone and Cover 2 man defenses. The Cover finds that the defense is overly aggressive they
Pre-Snap Controls
No matter what we do on defense there will 2 zone will keep a cornerback in the flat area will try to slow the defense down by running
Passing Concepts always be an open area, and no matter what to defend both the flat and the curl routes. If screen pass plays at it.
No Huddle Offense the offense runs, we will always have an consistency is our plan, this is the best type of As a defense we cant play passively but we
OFFENSIVE STYLES opportunity to make a play on the ball. The zone to cover the flats. also cant blitz 100 miles per hour on every
Introduction beauty of the game of football is the matchup play and constantly let the offense dump the
Spread Offense between the two and seeing what side comes ball off just as we get near the quarterback.
Pro Style Offense out on top. When trying to defend the screen and bring
Air Raid Offense
Most offenses have quick-pass, safety-valve pressure we like to run a man-style defense.
Option Offense routes that they rely on when faced with the Running zone sounds better, but zones tend
Multiple Offense blitz. We want to look at ways to prevent the to leave too many voids open, and we want
Pistol Offense offense from beating us in the flats because the offense to feel pressured into forcing a
One Back Offense of the pressure that we keep getting on them. throw, instead of waiting for a receiver to
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS There are a few ways we can do this without clear a zone.
Defensive Controls needing to sacrifice our blitz defenders.
Defensive Formations The outside linebacker shifts out to guard the flat
Pass Defense Tips
The other option that we have when trying to
Coverage Types
BLITZING
defend the flats is to call any defensive play
Blitzing 101 that puts an outside linebacker, nickelback, or
Inside Blitzes dimeback in the flat. We can use this as a way
Overload Blitzes to alter our blitz and actually send the corner
Outside Blitzes while having the linebacker drop out to the
MAKING DEFENSIVE void. When the QB sees this, he will usually
ADJUSTMENTS
throw to the hot receiver and give us a clear
Adjustments for the Run Game Our defensive end rushes the passer
play on the ball.
Game The cornerback sits down in the flat One of the best shut-down defenses to
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Running Controls DE Contain. We can set up our manual blitz Crossing Routes play. Any delay by the quarterback will
Assignment AI and let the computer handle the rest for us. There are certain pass routes that we must result in a sack, interception, or bad
Passing Controls This defense works well vs. any screen that think of shutting down before we can even throw. The benefit to this coverage is that
Pre-Snap Controls we have thrown at it. The defensive ends think of running a successful blitz scheme. if we run it with a good blitz package we
Understanding Coverages will make the quarterback anxious. Over
take a solid outside rush angle and get in the Slants and crossing routes are the offenses
Passing Concepts time our opponent will feel that he must
passing lane to prevent the quarterback from best friend and most reliable ally when it
No Huddle Offense
attempting the throw. comes to working against the blitz. rush every throw.
OFFENSIVE STYLES
Introduction If we plan on having success against these
Spread Offense routes we need to make sure we come out
Pro Style Offense in formations that give the offense problems
Air Raid Offense when theyre attempting to rely on them. For
Run and Shoot Offense starters, we know slants and crossing routes
Option Offense
are timing-based routes. So the first thing we
Multiple Offense
must do is disrupt the timing of the routes.
Pistol Offense
One Back Offense
Defensive Controls Whoops, that pass shouldnt be going to the white team
This receiver is about to get smashed
Another way we can play these routes when we
Pass Defense Tips There is also another great play concept blitz is by flooding the middle of the field with
Coverage Types that we can use to help defend against the defenders playing different types of zones. The
BLITZING screen pass, and that is the LB Contain. When
Blitzing 101
bunched coverage in the middle of the field
looking for this play in your defense it will be combined with a zone blitz will throw off the
Inside Blitzes
a Cover 4 zone with both outside linebackers quarterbacks reads and force him into a bad
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
playing contains and both defensive ends throw. If we keep mixing our schemes up by
The corner locks up the receiver in press coverage
MAKING DEFENSIVE dropping into the flats. This is one of the dropping different defenders into coverage and
ADJUSTMENTS safest zones to use when playing any type of The easiest way to do this is just to call
blitzing from a variety of angles, we should be
Adjustments for the Run Game WR or HB screen. bump-n-run coverage. Press coverage can
able to shut down the slants and crossing routes.
Adjustments for the Passing easily defeat many passing plays, especially
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and Seam Routes this coverage. A good corner in a Cover 2 man
Adjustments vs. Trips Personnel
The one thing we can never allow on defense will jam the receiver at the line of scrimmage
Passing Controls Many of the pass-happy offenses that have
is the big play. No matter what team we play, and then turn and run with him step for step
Pre-Snap Controls exploded onto the scene lately are using a
Understanding Coverages even if its the best team in the country with the downfield.
heavy Trips package at some point in the
Passing Concepts best quarterback and the best wideout, we still game. Defending the Trips passing attack can
No Huddle Offense cannot let the offense ever beat us deep with a be a nightmare for a defense to handle. This
OFFENSIVE STYLES streak, seam, or fade route.
Introduction
package really stresses our coverage, and one
Spread Offense Defending these routes is not just a matter fundamental mistake can lead to the offense
Pro Style Offense of calling the proper defense; it has to be a racing to the end zone for an easy score.
Air Raid Offense mind-set in your defensive scheme that you will
Run and Shoot Offense never let an opponent beat you deep on a streak,
Option Offense fade, or seam route. Big plays are the result of
Multiple Offense undisciplined play. We will not let any team line
Pistol Offense up against us and call us undisciplined. Dropping back into a deep zone
One Back Offense
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Another way we can prevent the offense from
Defensive Controls burning us when blitzing is to run a Cover 3
or Cover 4 shell defense and let our defensive
Pass Defense Tips
backs keep all the pass routes underneath and
Coverage Types
BLITZING
inside of them. If were forcing the receivers Zoning up vs. Trips personnel
Blitzing 101
inside, then any throw will be into coverage. As When facing Trips personnel, we usually
Inside Blitzes a defense all we need is for the offense to give begin by throwing a zone defense at our
Overload Blitzes us an opportunity to get our hands on the ball opponent. In this case we call a Cover
Outside Blitzes and we can do the rest from there. 4 scheme using Quarters personnel.
MAKING DEFENSIVE
Tight man coverage on the receiver This defense allows you to shift to the
ADJUSTMENTS
trips side without putting the defense
Adjustments for the Run Game One way that we like to prevent the big play in position to give up a big play. The 4
Game when blitzing is to run some kind of man Deep Quarters also allows us to use
Formation Adjustments coverage. This is a great tactic, but we have 141 PRIMA Official Game Guide primagames.com
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Running Controls that we can counter the common passing football, it trickles down to the virtual field as well.
Assignment AI routes that a Trips set would send at us.
We are firm believers in defensive alignment to
Passing Controls
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defend anything that the offense throws at us,
Understanding Coverages but when facing the Spread offense we need
Passing Concepts to worry not only about alignment but also the
No Huddle Offense tendencies of our opponent.
OFFENSIVE STYLES
Introduction
Spread Offense
Pro Style Offense
Here comes the pass rush
Air Raid Offense When the offense goes to five wide
Run and Shoot Offense receivers we need to try a combo coverage
Watching the eyes of the quarterback
Option Offense scheme that will use both man and zone
Multiple Offense Were running the 43 Normal4 Deep Quarters to protect us from getting abused by man/
Pistol Offense in this example. Because it is such a strong zone beaters. One play that we have a lot
One Back Offense defense we can give you the key to continued of success with when facing the five-wide
success when running it. The first thing we do formations is the Dime 326Lightning
Defensive Controls
is manually control the linebacker away from Cover 2 zone press coverage
Defensive Formations 2. This is a zone blitz defense, but it brings
the trips receiver side. In this case its the right If our opponent comes out in a balanced intense pressure on the quarterback while
Pass Defense Tips
outside linebacker. At the snap all we need to four-wide-receiver set then we want to make challenging the outside routes as we would in
Coverage Types
BLITZING
do is drop back and cut off any route that the sure we have the slants protected as well as man coverage. We can decide to man up any
Blitzing 101 backside receiver may runbut dont move any the quick outs. A perfect defensive coverage of the blitzing defenders and let two come with
Inside Blitzes farther than the hash mark. This will put us in scheme for this is the Cover 2 Buc zone. The one in man coverage all the time. The more
Overload Blitzes position to always make a play on the ball. zone press will cause all the cornerbacks to flexibility we have when attacking these sets,
Outside Blitzes
Adjusting to Spread Offenses bump the outside receivers and disrupt the the easier it will be to keep the offense from
MAKING DEFENSIVE
ADJUSTMENTS Passing the ball is the staple of the current timing of the pass routes. We intend to have taking advantage of us on defense.
Adjustments for the Run Game college game. Many teams design game plans pressure, so this zone with bump-n-run will
Adjustments for the Passing specifically around the pass. Because there is so work perfectly for us.
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Running Controls about stopping is the shallow
Any offense that can effectively use two tight
Assignment AI underneath pass. This is really
Passing Controls
ends on the field at the same time can put our
defense into all sorts of matchup problems. a decision point, because if the
Pre-Snap Controls
offense has to continue to throw
Understanding Coverages The benefit of the offense running two tight
shallow routes, then sooner or
Passing Concepts ends is that it lets them control the spacing on
later we will have a chance to
No Huddle Offense the field. If the offense sends both tight ends
force a turnover. The only problem
OFFENSIVE STYLES on streak routes down opposite seams, it can with defending this way is that
Introduction force the defense to play the safeties in tight we can easily get frustrated by
Spread Offense or risk giving up a play downfield. Our main
Pro Style Offense
the dink and dunk passes and
concern on defense is the presence of twin overplay an underneath route.
Air Raid Offense
tight end sets, because of the run and pass This opens us up to getting
Option Offense
threat they present when the offense lines up. Laying a big hit on the TE burned deep.
Multiple Offense The easiest way to handle this
Pistol Offense would be to run a scheme
One Back Offense where one of the defensive
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS linemen is in QB Spy coverage.
Defensive Controls The play that were running
Defensive Formations and having success with is
Pass Defense Tips the 43 NormalWeak Slant
Coverage Types 3 Spy. This play runs a line
BLITZING stunt blitz and drops the
Blitzing 101
weak defensive tackle into
Inside Blitzes
zone. The defensive tackle
Overload Blitzes
prevents the offense from
Outside Blitzes
relying on the tight end to
MAKING DEFENSIVE
ADJUSTMENTS run off the linebacker and
The lineman has dropped back into QB Spy
Adjustments for the Run Game sneak an underneath pass
Adjustments for the Passing into a crossing receiver.
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Defending Empty After making sure we use
Running Controls Even the best defensive game plan and blitz bump-n-run coverage we
Assignment AI package can be tested when the offense can also benefit from running
Passing Controls
decides to go empty backfield on us. This combo coverage. The
Pre-Snap Controls Quarter defensive formation
style of offense may seem easy for us to
attack because of the lack of blocking, but if has a lot of solid man and
Passing Concepts
a quarterback knows how to make pre-snap zone combo coverages that
No Huddle Offense
OFFENSIVE STYLES reads of our defense then we could be in will confuse the quarterbacks
Introduction for a long day trying to slow this aggressive reads when combined with
Spread Offense offense down. bump-n-run.
Pro Style Offense We are using the Quarter 3
The one thing we know about this offensive
Air Raid Offense
style is that it is based on timing quick reads. DeepMan Short Zone for this
As a defense, if there is any way for us to have Running step for step with the receiver play example. Our goal when
Option Offense
success we need to make sure we disrupt the running this play is to man up
Multiple Offense
Pistol Offense receivers as they try to run their pass routes. and press the outside receivers
One Back Offense Having the personnel to run bump-n-run pass and run zone on both hash
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS coverage is a key to having consistent success marks with the deep middle
Defensive Controls vs. the five-wide or empty set. safety providing protection
Defensive Formations between the hashes. It works like
Pass Defense Tips a charm, and when mixed in with
Coverage Types other combo coverage plays it
BLITZING can be a part of a very successful
Blitzing 101
defensive scheme.
Inside Blitzes
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
MAKING DEFENSIVE
ADJUSTMENTS
Using the Quarter 3 DeepMan Short Zone
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Assignment AI CONFERENCE SEC (West) LOCATION Tuscaloosa, AL
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99 OFFENSIVE STYLE: One Back
COACH PRESTIGE: A+
Ace Big
Ace Big Twins
Player
QB #12
OVR
92
SPD
64
AWR
95
THP
85
THA
92
Player
RG #75
OVR
90
STR
88
AWR
84
PBK
85
RBK
90
Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: A+ Ace Big Wing QB #10 86 64 80 87 90 RT #76 89 94 80 83 90
No Huddle Offense
99 PROGRAM STABILITY: B+ Ace Bunch Base Halfbacks Defensive Line

OFFENSIVE STYLES Ace Slot Flex
Introduction PROGRAM TRADITION: A+ Player OVR SPD AGI TRK ELU Player OVR SPD STR TAK PUR
Defense
Ace Twin TE
Spread Offense Ace Twin TE Flex HB #22 98 90 88 88 89 RE #57 95 76 95 89 81
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
99 Ace Wing Trio
Ace Y-Trips
HB #3
HB #42
92
77
92
88
86
88
94
75
77
76
DT #99
DT #64
95
90
70
60
94
93
88
84
75
67
Run and Shoot Offense Offensive Strength Chart I-Form Normal Fullbacks LE #96 94 88 93 86 88
Option Offense Pistol Ace Twins Linebackers
Player OVR SPD CTH RBK PBK
Ace Set Pistol Twin TE Slot
Multiple Offense FB #33 75 70 55 74 75 Player OVR SPD AWR TAK PUR
Shotgun 4WR Trey
Pistol Offense Wide Receivers LOLB #5 95 85 93 93 83
Shotgun 5WR Flex Trey
One Back Offense MLB #35 95 93 94 89 86
Shotgun Normal Flex Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Shotgun Spread ROLB #41 93 80 93 94 81
WR #8 97 88 97 87 94
Defensive Controls Shotgun Trio MLB #30 92 87 89 92 86
WR #4 90 94 96 88 85
Defensive Formations Shotgun Twin TE Flex
WR #15 89 87 84 84 94 Cornerbacks
Pass Defense Tips Shotgun Wild Tide
WR #11 83 92 87 85 83 Player OVR SPD JMP MCV ZCV
Coverage Types Shotgun Y-Trips HB Wk
Tight Ends CB #21 95 96 94 97 94
BLITZING Defensive Strength Chart
Player OVR SPD CTH RBK CIT CB #1 91 92 95 95 92
Blitzing 101
Inside Blitzes 3-4 Base Coaching Philosophy TE #89 78 80 74 82 80 CB #9 86 90 88 86 94
TE #85 75 82 77 72 78 CB #22 85 97 85 93 82
Overload Blitzes RUN/PASS: 50/50
Outside Blitzes OFFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 60 Offensive Line Safeties
MAKING DEFENSIVE RUN/PASS DEFENSE: 62/38 Player OVR STR AWR PBK RBK Player OVR SPD AWR TAK POW
ADJUSTMENTS FS #23 94 96 96 80 66
DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 60 LT #77 95 96 92 92 89
Adjustments for the Run Game SS #4 94 91 95 90 85
LG #65 88 94 74 83 84
Adjustments for the Passing SS #18 88 91 88 92 90
Game C #73 92 94 84 80 87
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OFFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Ohio State Buckeyes
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CONFERENCE Big Ten LOCATION Columbus, OH
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Passing Controls Overall PRESTIGE: Team Offensive Playbook Quarterbacks Offensive Line (continued)
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Understanding Coverages 96 OFFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple
COACH PRESTIGE: A+
Ace Big
Ace Bunch
Player
QB #2
OVR
94
SPD
91
AWR
86
THP
90
THA
83
Player
RG #70
OVR
91
STR
95
AWR
83
PBK
84
RBK
90
Passing Concepts Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: A Ace Slot QB #14 81 76 63 85 88 RT #76 91 90 83 90 88
97
No Huddle Offense PROGRAM STABILITY: B+ Ace Twin TE Halfbacks Defensive Line
OFFENSIVE STYLES Ace Twin TE Slot
PROGRAM TRADITION: A+ Player OVR SPD AGI TRK ELU Player OVR SPD STR TAK PUR
Introduction Defense
Ace Y-Trips
I-Form Normal HB #3 94 94 87 82 77 RE #43 92 84 90 86 88
95
Spread Offense
I-Form Tight HB #1 92 90 93 84 80 DT #72 94 62 92 88 78
Pro Style Offense
I-Form Twins HB #4 86 92 94 79 81 DT #54 91 66 94 84 77
Air Raid Offense
Offensive Strength Chart I-Form Y-Trips Fullbacks LE #97 95 75 93 90 83
Run and Shoot Offense Pony H Twins
Player OVR SPD CTH RBK PBK Linebackers
Option Offense 2-Back Set Shotgun 5WR Flex Trey
FB #44 81 82 71 82 73 Player OVR SPD AWR TAK PUR
Multiple Offense Shotgun Ace
Pistol Offense Shotgun Normal Wide Receivers LOLB #51 93 84 90 90 88
One Back Offense Shotgun Normal Flex Wk Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH MLB #36 90 80 80 89 81
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Shotgun Split WR #8 93 92 96 90 86 ROLB #6 89 88 80 88 89
Shotgun Split Slot WR #12 91 88 94 78 89 ROLB #42 87 80 65 90 87
Defensive Controls
Shotgun Trio HB Wk
Defensive Formations WR #9 86 90 89 85 78 Cornerbacks
Shotgun Y-Trips
Pass Defense Tips WR #5 85 92 95 82 76 Player OVR SPD JMP MCV ZCV
Coverage Types Tight Ends CB #5 94 93 94 98 93
BLITZING
Defensive Strength Chart
Coaching Philosophy Player OVR SPD CTH RBK CIT CB #10 88 94 88 94 90
Blitzing 101 4-3 Base TE #11 82 86 83 74 85 CB #30 85 90 90 88 95
Inside Blitzes
RUN/PASS: 45/55
TE #81 78 84 75 80 78 CB #18 79 92 87 85 85
Overload Blitzes OFFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 60
Offensive Line Safeties
Outside Blitzes RUN/PASS DEFENSE: 42/58
Player OVR STR AWR PBK RBK Player OVR SPD AWR TAK POW
MAKING DEFENSIVE DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 70
ADJUSTMENTS LT #55 86 88 85 88 85 FS #7 89 90 87 87 91
Adjustments for the Run Game LG #65 92 90 86 92 92 SS #19 86 90 88 71 77
Adjustments for the Passing C #50 94 94 89 86 90 SS #26 85 92 75 85 87
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Assignment AI CONFERENCE Big 12 (South) LOCATION Austin, TX
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93 OFFENSIVE STYLE: Spread
COACH PRESTIGE: A+
Ace Big
Ace Twin TE
Player
QB #12
OVR
92
SPD
64
AWR
95
THP
85
THA
92
Player
RG #75
OVR
90
STR
88
AWR
84
PBK
85
RBK
90
Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: B+ Ace Y-Trips QB #10 86 64 80 87 90 RT #76 89 94 80 83 90
No Huddle Offense
94 PROGRAM STABILITY: A+ I-Form Normal Halfbacks Defensive Line

OFFENSIVE STYLES
I-Form Tight
Defense
I-Form Twins
Spread Offense Shotgun 4WR Trey HB #22 98 90 88 88 89 RE #57 95 76 95 89 81
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
92 Shotgun 4WR Trey Str
Shotgun 5WR Flex Trey
HB #3
HB #42
92
77
92
88
86
88
94
75
77
76
DT #99
DT #64
95
90
70
60
94
93
88
84
75
67
Run and Shoot Offense Offensive Strength Chart Shotgun Ace Fullbacks LE #96 94 88 93 86 88
Option Offense Shotgun Ace Twins Linebackers
Multiple Offense
Shotgun Set Shotgun Ace Twins Wk
Shotgun Double Flex
Pistol Offense Wide Receivers LOLB #5 95 85 93 93 83
Shotgun Empty Trey Flex
Shotgun Normal Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Shotgun Normal HB Wk ROLB #41 93 80 93 94 81
WR #8 97 88 97 87 94
Defensive Controls Shotgun Trips Over WR #4 90 94 96 88 85 MLB #30 92 87 89 92 86
Defensive Formations Shotgun Trips TE
WR #15 89 87 84 84 94 Cornerbacks
Pass Defense Tips Shotgun Y-Trips
Coverage Types Shotgun Y-Trips HB Wk
Tight Ends CB #21 95 96 94 97 94
Blitzing 101
Overload Blitzes TE #85 75 82 77 72 78 CB #22 85 97 85 93 82

RUN/PASS: 52/48
ADJUSTMENTS FS #23 94 96 96 80 66
DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 70 LT #77 95 96 92 92 89
LG #65 88 94 74 83 84
Game C #73 92 94 84 80 87 SS #18 88 91 88 92 90
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CONFERENCE Pacific-10 LOCATION Eugene, OR
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90
Pre-Snap Controls OFFENSIVE STYLE: Spread Ace F Pair Twins Player OVR SPD AWR THP THA Player OVR STR AWR PBK RBK
Understanding Coverages COACH PRESTIGE: B+ Shotgun 4WR Trio QB #8 92 85 85 85 89 RG #79 82 92 78 89 86
Passing Concepts Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: B+ Shotgun 4WR Trio Str QB #7 85 71 75 90 85 RT #68 85 87 63 83 83
93
No Huddle Offense PROGRAM STABILITY: A Shotgun Ace Halfbacks Defensive Line
OFFENSIVE STYLES Shotgun Empty Trey
PROGRAM TRADITION: B Player OVR SPD AGI TRK ELU Player OVR SPD STR TAK PUR
Shotgun Normal
Shotgun Normal Flex Wing HB #21 95 97 95 73 84 RE #58 82 81 79 82 87
89
Spread Offense
Shotgun Split Slot HB #24 89 92 89 90 77 DT #88 91 77 83 84 83
Pro Style Offense
Shotgun Spread HB #5 85 95 91 79 79 DT #99 83 78 81 77 82
Air Raid Offense
Offensive Strength Chart Shotgun Spread Flex Fullbacks LE #45 83 79 81 79 86
Shotgun Spread Flex Wk Linebackers
Option Offense Shotgun Set Shotgun Trio HB Wk
Shotgun Twin TE Flex
Pistol Offense Shotgun Wild Duck Wide Receivers MLB #55 90 81 88 91 89
One Back Offense Shotgun Wing Offset Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH ROLB #35 90 84 90 90 91
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Shotgun Wing Trio Wk WR #23 88 89 92 93 87 LOLB #11 86 85 74 88 86
Defensive Controls Shotgun Wing Trips Wk WR #10 88 90 93 87 82 LOLB #43 81 86 73 88 85
Shotgun Y-Trips
Shotgun Y-Trips HB Wk
Blitzing 101
4-3 Base RUN/PASS: 50/50
TE #42 82 85 68 85 63 CB #2 76 92 85 80 90
Inside Blitzes CB #31 75 92 86 80 84
TE #82 79 80 70 72 90
Overload Blitzes OFFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 74
Outside Blitzes RUN/PASS DEFENSE: 58/42
MAKING DEFENSIVE DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 70
ADJUSTMENTS LT #69 90 88 81 85 85 SS #14 84 92 80 80 80
Adjustments for the Run Game LG #77 87 87 88 84 83 FS #20 81 91 71 72 71
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Assignment AI CONFERENCE WAC LOCATION Boise, ID
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
Passing Concepts
93 OFFENSIVE STYLE: Pro Style
COACH PRESTIGE: A
Ace Big
Ace Big Twins
Player
QB #11
OVR
96
SPD
76
AWR
94
THP
88
THA
95
Player
RG #62
OVR
89
STR
85
AWR
89
PBK
90
RBK
84
Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: C+ Ace Bunch QB #7 72 62 70 80 79 RT #54 86 82 87 86 92
No Huddle Offense
97 PROGRAM STABILITY: A+ Ace Jumbo Z Halfbacks Defensive Line

OFFENSIVE STYLES
Ace Slot
Introduction PROGRAM TRADITION: C+ Player OVR SPD AGI TRK ELU Player OVR SPD STR TAK PUR
Defense
Ace Twin TE Slot
Spread Offense Ace Y-Trips HB #27 90 91 92 68 81 RE #98 91 78 83 85 88
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
90 I-Form Normal
I-Form Twin TE
HB #22
HB #6
84
82
86
93
90
87
85
77
76
77
DT #90
DT #97
86
86
68
60
84
81
88
92
76
77
Run and Shoot Offense Offensive Strength Chart I-Form Twins Fullbacks LE #92 82 76 78 82 80
Option Offense Shotgun 4WR Trey Linebackers
Multiple Offense
2-Back Set Shotgun 5WR Trey
Pistol Offense Shotgun Double Flex
Shotgun Normal Wide Receivers MLB #45 89 84 88 86 85
One Back Offense
Shotgun Split Y-Flex Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH ROLB #36 84 76 89 88 81
Shotgun Y-Trips HB Wk WR #4 95 93 96 88 88 LOLB #52 82 80 86 83 78
Defensive Controls Strong I Normal WR #2 94 88 95 84 92 MLB #25 79 79 80 82 79
Defensive Formations Strong I Twins Flex
WR #89 80 86 87 80 78 Cornerbacks
Pass Defense Tips Weak I Normal
Coverage Types
BLITZING Tight Ends CB #13 90 92 92 96 94
Blitzing 101 Coaching Philosophy Player OVR SPD CTH RBK CIT CB #10 83 95 89 85 87
Inside Blitzes 4-3 Base RUN/PASS: 52/48
TE #85 76 74 61 83 65 CB #21 77 90 88 76 88
OFFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 60
Outside Blitzes Offensive Line Safeties
RUN/PASS DEFENSE: 61/39
MAKING DEFENSIVE Player OVR STR AWR PBK RBK Player OVR SPD AWR TAK POW
ADJUSTMENTS DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 50
LT #73 94 94 96 95 88 SS #23 93 94 92 88 91
LG #59 92 86 82 93 86 FS #8 90 95 93 78 58
Game C #66 88 83 92 94 89 SS #17 83 87 88 85 78
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Florida Gators
Assignment AI CONFERENCE SEC (East) LOCATION Gainesville, FL
92
Pre-Snap Controls OFFENSIVE STYLE: Spread I-Form Normal Player OVR SPD AWR THP THA Player OVR STR AWR PBK RBK
Understanding Coverages COACH PRESTIGE: A+ I-Form Twins Flex QB #12 86 73 75 91 86 RG #66 85 87 50 88 88
Passing Concepts Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: A+ Pistol Weak H Slot QB #13 66 88 40 85 75 RT #76 88 88 75 86 87
92
No Huddle Offense Shotgun 4WR Trio
PROGRAM STABILITY: C+ Halfbacks Defensive Line
OFFENSIVE STYLES Shotgun 5WR Trey
PROGRAM TRADITION: A Player OVR SPD AGI TRK ELU Player OVR SPD STR TAK PUR
Shotgun Empty Trey
Shotgun Empty Trey TE HB #2 92 99 97 79 94 RE #96 82 80 73 80 85
92
Spread Offense
Shotgun Empty Wing Trio HB #21 87 88 91 85 78 DT #99 91 62 91 88 80
Pro Style Offense
Shotgun Gator Heavy HB #23 78 92 90 74 80 DT #6 91 62 87 86 78
Air Raid Offense
Offensive Strength Chart Shotgun Normal Fullbacks LE #94 90 82 80 85 88
Shotgun Normal Flex Wing Linebackers
Option Offense Shotgun Set Shotgun Slot F Trips
Shotgun Slot F Wing
Pistol Offense Shotgun Split Offset Wide Receivers ROLB #16 88 87 76 85 87
One Back Offense Shotgun Spread Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH LOLB #40 87 87 71 88 88
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Shotgun Trio HB Wk WR #6 89 96 92 91 80 MLB #43 87 84 72 84 94
Defensive Controls Shotgun Wing Trio Wk WR #3 88 96 98 78 77 MLB #52 84 86 66 86 84
BLITZING Defensive Strength Chart Coaching Philosophy
Blitzing 101 RUN/PASS: 50/50
4-3 Base TE #80 78 88 80 69 81 CB #28 83 89 86 89 90
Inside Blitzes OFFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 73 CB #2 78 94 72 83 83
TE #32 76 90 82 70 78
Overload Blitzes RUN/PASS DEFENSE: 52/48
Outside Blitzes DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 60
MAKING DEFENSIVE
Adjustments for the Passing C #55 95 91 86 91 91 FS #13 85 91 66 84 86
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Assignment AI CONFERENCE ACC (Coastal) LOCATION Blacksburg, VA
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
Passing Concepts
COACH PRESTIGE: A
Ace Big
Ace Big Twins
Player
QB #5
OVR
92
SPD
82
AWR
80
THP
94
THA
84
Player
RG #68
OVR
88
STR
90
AWR
86
PBK
83
RBK
88
No Huddle Offense Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: B Ace Slot Flex QB #12 79 80 65 83 86 RT #72 86 88 77 84 85
96 PROGRAM STABILITY: A+ Ace Twin TE Halfbacks Defensive Line

OFFENSIVE STYLES
Ace Twin TE Flex
Introduction PROGRAM TRADITION: B Player OVR SPD AGI TRK ELU Player OVR SPD STR TAK PUR
Defense
Ace Y-Trips
Spread Offense I-Form Normal HB #34 93 87 93 75 86 RE #33 79 68 78 84 83
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
88 I-Form Tight
I-Form Twins Flex
HB #32
HB #25
92
80
83
90
89
84
87
83
80
77
DT #91
DT #98
87
84
70
60
85
91
85
84
78
74
Run and Shoot Offense Offensive Strength Chart Shotgun Double Flex Fullbacks LE #82 79 84 76 82 84
Option Offense Shotgun Normal Flex Wk Linebackers
Multiple Offense 2-Back Set Shotgun Split
Pistol Offense Shotgun Split Y-Flex
Shotgun Trio HB Wk Wide Receivers ROLB #52 88 82 85 89 87
One Back Offense
Shotgun Wild Turkey Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH MLB #39 85 80 88 86 89
Shotgun Y-Trips HB Wk WR #81 89 90 84 88 88 MLB #36 81 72 83 88 77
Defensive Controls
Strong I Normal WR #19 88 82 96 78 92 ROLB #51 80 78 80 84 82
Defensive Formations Weak I Twins Flex
WR #11 85 87 83 80 88 Cornerbacks
Pass Defense Tips
Coverage Types WR #7 80 94 75 88 78 Player OVR SPD JMP MCV ZCV
Defensive Strength Chart Coaching Philosophy
Blitzing 101 Player OVR SPD CTH RBK CIT CB #9 85 91 85 92 90
RUN/PASS: 45/55
Inside Blitzes 4-3 Base TE #88 88 68 70 85 72 CB #20 83 96 92 90 85
OFFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 62 CB #37 74 85 89 86 82
Overload Blitzes TE #3 80 90 81 69 82
DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 75
ADJUSTMENTS
LT #62 89 91 89 88 83 FS #15 88 92 86 68 63
LG #75 81 87 75 81 84 SS #2 87 93 90 80 86
Game C #60 86 86 78 80 84 FS #14 80 87 70 79 79
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Running Controls
CONFERENCE Mountain West LOCATION Fort Worth, TX
Assignment AI
Pre-Snap Controls
Understanding Coverages 90 OFFENSIVE STYLE: Spread
COACH PRESTIGE: B+
Ace Big
Ace Big Twins
Player
QB #14
OVR
93
SPD
81
AWR
89
THP
88
THA
89
Player
RG #78
OVR
89
STR
89
AWR
86
PBK
86
RBK
85
Passing Concepts Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: C+ Ace Twin TE QB #4 85 83 70 85 88 RT #61 93 91 90 87 91
96
No Huddle Offense PROGRAM STABILITY: B+ Ace Y-Trips Halfbacks Defensive Line
OFFENSIVE STYLES I-Form Tight
PROGRAM TRADITION: B Player OVR SPD AGI TRK ELU Player OVR SPD STR TAK PUR
I-Form Twin TE
Shotgun Ace HB #29 88 83 91 70 85 RE #96 88 77 89 88 84
88
Spread Offense
Shotgun Ace Twins Wk HB #34 83 90 95 67 88 DT #57 88 56 90 89 77
Pro Style Offense
Shotgun Empty Spread HB #32 81 92 89 76 79 DT #69 85 60 84 88 70
Air Raid Offense
Offensive Strength Chart Shotgun Normal Fullbacks LE #99 84 79 80 86 86
Run and Shoot Offense Shotgun Normal HB Wk
Option Offense Shotgun Set Shotgun Split
Multiple Offense Shotgun Split Slot
Pistol Offense Shotgun Split Twins Wide Receivers MLB #43 89 73 89 88 89
One Back Offense Shotgun Spread Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH ROLB #35 83 83 86 84 83
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Shotgun Trips WR #85 90 92 92 90 86 MLB #40 77 78 78 78 84
Defensive Controls Shotgun Trips Open WR #88 88 93 88 87 84 LOLB #51 74 74 74 84 77
Shotgun Wild Frog
Shotgun Y-Trips
BLITZING
Blitzing 101 4-2-5 Base Coaching Philosophy TE #84 86 76 86 88 72 CB #15 80 87 85 90 84
Inside Blitzes TE #80 80 74 85 84 77 CB #26 77 90 85 87 89
RUN/PASS: 45/55
Overload Blitzes Safeties
OFFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 57 Offensive Line
Outside Blitzes
RUN/PASS DEFENSE: 42/58 Player OVR STR AWR PBK RBK Player OVR SPD AWR TAK POW
MAKING DEFENSIVE
DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 65
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Assignment AI CONFERENCE Big 12 (North) LOCATION Lincoln, NE
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
Passing Concepts
COACH PRESTIGE: B+
Ace Big
Ace Big Twins
Player
QB #5
OVR
88
SPD
80
AWR
80
THP
88
THA
85
Player
RG #74
OVR
81
STR
85
AWR
73
PBK
83
RBK
87
Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: B+ Ace Bunch QB #17 87 81 73 92 84 RT #78 83 85 76 83 87
No Huddle Offense
92 PROGRAM STABILITY: B Ace Jumbo Heavy Halfbacks Defensive Line

OFFENSIVE STYLES
Ace Jumbo Z
Defense
Ace Slot Flex
Spread Offense Ace Y-Trips HB #10 93 88 93 80 85 RE #95 92 81 89 85 85
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
90 I-Form Normal
I-Form Tackle Over
HB #22
HB #27
88
83
90
86
88
86
88
77
83
72
DT #94
DT #55
92
87
62
64
92
90
88
85
71
75
Run and Shoot Offense Offensive Strength Chart I-Form Tight Fullbacks LE #34 85 74 75 88 84
Option Offense I-Form Twins Flex Linebackers
Multiple Offense
2-Back Set Shotgun 4WR Trey
Pistol Offense Shotgun Ace
Shotgun Ace Twins Wk Wide Receivers MLB #51 87 81 80 85 80
One Back Offense
Shotgun Double Flex Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH ROLB #36 85 84 71 84 86
Shotgun Normal Flex WR #24 87 90 90 84 84 LOLB #42 78 81 78 84 81
Defensive Controls Shotgun Tight Slots WR #84 83 85 93 89 80 ROLB #46 78 74 43 86 84
Defensive Formations Shotgun Trio HB Wk
WR #44 82 85 80 71 85 Cornerbacks
Coverage Types Strong I Tight
RUN/PASS: 50/50
ADJUSTMENTS
LT #65 85 88 83 86 80 FS #3 87 80 90 80 80
Adjustments for the Run Game DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 75
LG #68 86 90 80 87 83 FS #28 85 92 90 76 74
Game C #58 84 96 78 82 85 SS #13 84 90 78 80 86
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Running Controls
CONFERENCE Big Ten LOCATION Iowa City, IA
Assignment AI
89 Player OVR SPD AWR THP THA Player OVR STR AWR PBK RBK
Pre-Snap Controls OFFENSIVE STYLE: Pro Style Ace Big
Understanding Coverages COACH PRESTIGE: A Ace Big Twins QB #12 89 83 80 87 88 RG #63 89 94 87 87 89
Passing Concepts Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: A Ace Slot QB #16 78 66 65 83 87 RT #56 82 87 80 82 87
92
No Huddle Offense PROGRAM STABILITY: A+ Ace Twin TE Halfbacks Defensive Line
OFFENSIVE STYLES Ace Twin TE Slot
PROGRAM TRADITION: B+ Player OVR SPD AGI TRK ELU Player OVR SPD STR TAK PUR
Ace Y-Trips
I-Form Normal HB #32 90 87 88 76 82 RE #91 78 81 82 80 82
89
Spread Offense
I-Form Tight HB #27 89 95 94 70 88 DT #46 89 78 88 88 85
Pro Style Offense
I-Form Twin TE HB #3 88 91 90 85 88 DT #95 81 76 79 87 75
Air Raid Offense
Offensive Strength Chart I-Form Twins Fullbacks LE #94 91 79 88 89 87
Run and Shoot Offense I-Form Y-Trips
Option Offense 2-Back Set Shotgun Empty Base
Shotgun Normal
Pistol Offense Shotgun Normal HB Wk Wide Receivers LOLB #45 85 82 84 89 80
One Back Offense Shotgun Y-Trips Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH MLB #57 82 73 78 88 77
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Shotgun Y-Trips HB Wk WR #15 88 85 95 80 86 MLB #48 82 78 85 85 76
Defensive Controls Strong I Normal WR #7 84 82 92 88 84 ROLB #42 82 88 81 83 81
Weak I Twins
BLITZING Defensive Strength Chart Coaching Philosophy
Blitzing 101 RUN/PASS: 50/50
4-3 Base TE #82 85 72 86 84 85 CB #2 80 82 90 87 88
Inside Blitzes OFFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 55 CB #10 77 92 90 85 85
TE #39 80 81 80 80 77
Overload Blitzes RUN/PASS DEFENSE: 67/33
Outside Blitzes DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 35
MAKING DEFENSIVE
Adjustments for the Passing C #67 88 89 83 85 87 FS #40 81 90 86 79 73
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Assignment AI CONFERENCE Big Ten LOCATION Madison, WI
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
Passing Concepts
COACH PRESTIGE: A
Ace Big
Ace Big Twins
Player
QB #16
OVR
89
SPD
77
AWR
88
THP
85
THA
88
Player
RG #70
OVR
94
STR
90
AWR
87
PBK
85
RBK
90
Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: A Ace Bunch QB #10 85 82 76 89 80 RT #67 94 90 88 86 89
No Huddle Offense
96 PROGRAM STABILITY: A+ Ace Jumbo Z Halfbacks Defensive Line

OFFENSIVE STYLES
Ace Slot
Introduction PROGRAM TRADITION: A Player OVR SPD AGI TRK ELU Player OVR SPD STR TAK PUR
Defense
Ace Twin TE
Spread Offense Ace Twin TE Slot HB #32 94 90 89 95 75 RE #93 83 70 82 83 84
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
89 Ace Y-Trips
I-Form Normal
HB #28
HB #30
86
80
93
77
95
88
66
70
81
74
DT #95
DT #75
88
84
65
50
94
83
85
82
77
75
Run and Shoot Offense Offensive Strength Chart I-Form Slot Flex Fullbacks LE #99 88 66 92 88 82
Option Offense I-Form Tight Linebackers
Multiple Offense
2-Back Set I-Form Twin TE
Shotgun 4WR Trey
Pistol Offense
Shotgun Bunch HB Str Wide Receivers MLB #15 90 82 89 91 85
One Back Offense
Shotgun Spread Flex Wk Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH LOLB #44 86 80 78 89 85
Shotgun Wing Trips Wk WR #1 91 90 82 84 93 ROLB #53 85 72 78 89 88
Defensive Controls Shotgun Y-Trips WR #6 84 83 92 87 88 MLB #9 81 75 70 87 88
Defensive Formations Strong I Tight
WR #85 84 88 88 80 80 Cornerbacks
Pass Defense Tips Weak I Normal
Coverage Types Weak I Twin TE
RUN/PASS: 45/65
ADJUSTMENTS
LT #68 96 90 94 88 92 SS #2 90 91 90 90 86
Adjustments for the Run Game DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 70
LG #74 92 86 88 87 90 SS #37 81 81 84 83 80
Game C #66 93 86 90 86 93 FS #22 80 84 76 68 68
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Running Controls
CONFERENCE ACC (Coastal) LOCATION Atlanta, GA
Assignment AI
89
Pre-Snap Controls OFFENSIVE STYLE: Option Flexbone Close Player OVR SPD AWR THP THA Player OVR STR AWR PBK RBK
Understanding Coverages COACH PRESTIGE: A Flexbone Normal QB #9 90 76 90 94 76 RG #74 86 88 78 83 86
Passing Concepts Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: B Flexbone Slot Left QB #13 80 84 66 86 80 RT #61 87 88 77 84 87
90
No Huddle Offense PROGRAM STABILITY: B Flexbone Slot Right Halfbacks Defensive Line
OFFENSIVE STYLES Flexbone Split
PROGRAM TRADITION: A Player OVR SPD AGI TRK ELU Player OVR SPD STR TAK PUR
Flexbone Split Wing X
Flexbone Split Wing Z HB #20 92 90 92 76 90 RE #41 87 83 85 85 82
89
Spread Offense
Flexbone Tackle Over HB #24 88 94 94 69 90 DT #90 88 65 87 88 75
Pro Style Offense
Flexbone Trio Right HB #3 86 82 89 67 92 DT #96 82 62 85 82 78
Air Raid Offense
Offensive Strength Chart Flexbone Trips Left Fullbacks LE #56 88 81 80 84 80
Flexbone Trips Right Linebackers
Option Offense Flexbone Set Flexbone Twins Over
Flexbone Wing
Pistol Offense Flexbone Wing Trips Wide Receivers MLB #51 90 85 85 89 84
One Back Offense Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH LOLB #34 86 88 83 86 85
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS WR #5 78 89 85 88 70 MLB #58 83 80 77 86 82
Defensive Controls Coaching Philosophy WR #84 78 92 85 88 70 ROLB #12 80 85 82 85 75
Defensive Formations RUN/PASS: 68/32 WR #80 72 80 89 76 67 Cornerbacks
Pass Defense Tips OFFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 45 WR #83 69 84 87 75 66 Player OVR SPD JMP MCV ZCV
DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 60 Player OVR SPD CTH RBK CIT CB #28 82 90 80 94 87
Blitzing 101
4-3 Base TE #17 76 90 70 75 61 CB #37 79 89 80 87 90
Inside Blitzes CB #35 77 88 87 89 89
TE #36 75 80 66 70 62
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
MAKING DEFENSIVE
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Assignment AI CONFERENCE Pacific-10 LOCATION Los Angeles, CA
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Pre-Snap Controls
Passing Concepts
COACH PRESTIGE: A
Ace Big
Ace Big Twins
Player
QB #7
OVR
86
SPD
75
AWR
76
THP
90
THA
85
Player
RG #72
OVR
82
STR
86
AWR
81
PBK
85
RBK
82
No Huddle Offense Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: B+ Ace Bunch QB #15 82 79 70 88 83 RT #70 88 84 85 88 88
94 PROGRAM STABILITY: B+ Ace Double Flex Halfbacks Defensive Line

OFFENSIVE STYLES
Ace Slot Flex
Defense
Ace Twin TE
Spread Offense HB #21 89 86 85 85 77 RE #8 93 83 71 88 86
Ace Twin TE Flex
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
91 Ace Y-Trips
Empty Trips
HB #2
HB #26
84
80
95
90
96
91
75
88
88
80
DT #44
DT #91
90
88
67
68
87
88
85
77
76
84
Run and Shoot Offense Offensive Strength Chart I-Form Normal Fullbacks LE #94 85 74 86 82 82
Option Offense I-Form Tight Linebackers
Multiple Offense 2-Back Set I-Form Twin TE
Pistol Offense I-Form Twins
Shotgun 5WR Flex Trey Wide Receivers MLB #54 90 84 90 85 87
One Back Offense
Shotgun Y-Trips HB Wk Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH ROLB #6 85 85 88 80 87
Strong I Normal WR #8 94 95 90 85 86 MLB #10 82 88 82 76 90
Defensive Controls
Strong I Twins Flex WR #19 87 97 76 88 82 LOLB #17 80 78 76 70 93
Defensive Formations Weak I Normal
Pass Defense Tips
WR #9 86 83 94 94 79 Cornerbacks
Weak I Twins
Coverage Types WR #22 80 90 94 93 78 Player OVR SPD JMP MCV ZCV
Blitzing 101 Coaching Philosophy Player OVR SPD CTH RBK CIT CB #1 90 96 94 90 93
TE #88 88 88 85 79 77 CB #9 87 88 85 88 95
LT #68 90 89 88 93 85 FS #19 85 93 87 75 79
LG #74 86 89 87 88 92 SS #7 82 86 86 80 74
Game C #61 96 92 97 90 92 SS #29 76 92 76 74 65
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Miami Hurricanes
Assignment AI CONFERENCE ACC (Coastal) LOCATION Miami, FL
92
Pre-Snap Controls OFFENSIVE STYLE: Pro Style Ace Big Player OVR SPD AWR THP THA Player OVR STR AWR PBK RBK
Understanding Coverages COACH PRESTIGE: A Ace Big Flip QB #12 93 85 80 94 87 RG #61 87 86 74 83 88
Passing Concepts Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: B Ace Big Twins QB #11 73 80 67 82 72 RT #78 86 87 82 80 87
94
No Huddle Offense Ace Bunch
PROGRAM STABILITY: B Halfbacks Defensive Line
OFFENSIVE STYLES Ace Slot
PROGRAM TRADITION: A+ Player OVR SPD AGI TRK ELU Player OVR SPD STR TAK PUR
Ace Twin TE Flex
Ace Y-Trips HB #2 92 85 88 84 93 RE #97 88 65 85 85 84
91
Spread Offense
I-Form Normal HB #20 88 92 91 87 80 DT #99 93 70 92 86 80
Pro Style Offense
I-Form Tackle Over HB #6 79 90 93 77 84 DT #92 87 60 90 83 75
Air Raid Offense
Offensive Strength Chart I-Form Twins Fullbacks LE #57 96 65 94 92 84
Shotgun Normal HB Wk Linebackers
Option Offense 2-Back Set Shotgun Normal Y-Flex
Shotgun Split
Pistol Offense Shotgun Trio HB Wk Wide Receivers MLB #51 89 80 84 87 92
One Back Offense Shotgun Y-Trips Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH ROLB #31 87 80 87 85 89
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Strong I Normal WR #85 89 90 93 87 82 LOLB #44 85 70 86 87 89
Defensive Controls WR #47 88 90 91 88 83 ROLB #45 84 70 83 88 86
Pass Defense Tips Coaching Philosophy
Coverage Types RUN/PASS: 50/50 Tight Ends CB #1 88 93 92 95 89
BLITZING Defensive Strength Chart OFFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 55 Player OVR SPD CTH RBK CIT CB #8 86 96 90 94 87
Blitzing 101 RUN/PASS DEFENSE: 44/56
4-3 Base TE #84 84 81 68 83 73 CB #13 80 88 90 80 90
Inside Blitzes DEFENSIVE AGGRESSION: 66 CB #21 78 90 87 86 84
TE #80 69 80 66 65 78
Overload Blitzes
Outside Blitzes
MAKING DEFENSIVE
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Assignment AI CONFERENCE Big 12 (South) LOCATION Norman, OK
Passing Controls
Pre-Snap Controls
Passing Concepts
94 OFFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple
COACH PRESTIGE: A+
Ace Bunch
Ace Slot
Player
QB #12
OVR
90
SPD
65
AWR
86
THP
93
THA
88
Player
RG #75
OVR
88
STR
91
AWR
85
PBK
77
RBK
84
Offense CONFERENCE PRESTIGE: B+ Ace Spread QB #15 79 77 60 87 85 RT #70 90 88 80 85 90
No Huddle Offense
96 PROGRAM STABILITY: A+ Ace Twin TE Halfbacks Defensive Line

OFFENSIVE STYLES
Ace Twin TE Slot
Defense
Ace Y-Trips
Spread Offense I-Form Normal HB #7 95 82 97 84 95 RE #84 87 72 83 91 79
Pro Style Offense
Air Raid Offense
92 I-Form Slot
I-Form Tight
HB #23
HB #17
88
81
90
91
93
88
84
85
88
80
DT #86
DT #97
90
85
65
64
88
86
84
86
82
78
Run and Shoot Offense Offensive Strength Chart I-Form Twins Fullbacks LE #44 93 60 83 91 88
Option Offense I-Form Y-Trips Linebackers
Multiple Offense
2-Back Set Shotgun 5WR Trips
Shotgun Normal
Pistol Offense Wide Receivers ROLB #28 94 80 90 90 93
Shotgun Spread
Shotgun Trips Player OVR SPD ACC JMP CTH
DEFENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS Shotgun Trips Open LOLB #56 85 80 85 88 86
WR #85 95 83 97 90 96
Defensive Controls Shotgun Trips Over WR #24 89 97 80 92 84 ROLB #55 84 82 79 85 85
Defensive Formations Shotgun Wing Trips Wk
WR #8 86 84 90 90 84 Cornerbacks
Coverage Types
Blitzing 101
TE #47 83 80 84 75 70 CB #32 84 98 89 88 89

LT #76 89 92 85 87 83 FS #20 89 96 87 80 86
LG #77 87 92 87 88 90
Game C #61 90 90 90 85 84 SS #5 78 89 70 77 63
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Spread Offense www.primagames.com WRITTEN BY: VG SPORTS
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