In this episode, I talk about:

* Different schemes used to defend Trips

* Solo/Poach Coverage

* Stress Coverage

* Special/Stubbie & Stump Coverage

* Different strategies for defending the backside WR

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» Articles on the above topics…

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» For a comprehensive breakdown of how I teach & categorize my coverages, check out my full-length book on the topic, Match Quarters - A Modern Guidebook to Split-Field Coverages

» DB 101 Playlist full of quick clinics on techniques, drills, & fundamentals.

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Foundations of coverage - Sky/Cloud

* Alignment, assignment, & techniques

* Formation adjustments

* Adjustments in coverage & different techniques

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» For a comprehensive breakdown of how I teach & categorize my coverages, check out my full-length book on the topic, Match Quarters - A Modern Guidebook to Split-Field Coverages

» DB 101 Playlist full of quick clinics on techniques, drills, & fundamentals.

Last week’s episode…

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Coverages are just shapes / The Geometry of football

* Six words I use to define roles within coverage

* Terms to know / Technique glossary - Split flow vs. Load Flow / Push & Tack-Back

* Defining verticals & Smash Rules

* Alignment basics - Safety spokes

» For a comprehensive breakdown of how I teach & categorize my coverages, check out my full-length book on the topic, Match Quarters - A Modern Guidebook to Split-Field Coverages

Last week’s episode:

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» In this episode, I talk about:

- What is Odd and Even spacing

- Examples of 7, 8, & 9-man run spacing

- Examine different run-fit structures 7-man

Spacing Resources:

» Belly-Key

» Gap Exchanges

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»» In this episode, I talk about how the 49ers:

- Eliminated Lamb

- Closed off the MOF

– Run-throughs

- Forced Dak to throw into contested windows

- Gave up the low throws & played top-down coverage

- Made the other WRs win the game

...& Fred Warner is an alien

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»» In this episode, I talk about:

- Trevor Lawrence's early struggles against the Chargers

- Big play to end the half

- 2nd Half adjustments by the Jags

- Detail several plays that led to an improbable comeback

»» In this episode, I talk about:

- Ways to attack the Flexbone offenses using pressure

- Coverage Pressure - ILB "Pops"

- Field & boundary reductions

- Adjustments

Part 1: Defending the Flexbone

Part 2: Defending the Flexbone - Motions

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»» In this episode, I talk about:

- Defending the basic motions from the Flexbone offense

- How to communicate in a split-field coverage structure

- The How & Why behind defending motions

- Answers for how the offense will attack

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**This is Part 2 of 3, so make sure to tune in next week to learn about applying pressure to the Flexbone offense.

Related Content: Listen to Part 1 of Defending the Flexbone

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»» In this episode, I talk about:

- Defending the Flexbone from a 3-4

- Specific formations & alignments

- Basics of coverage

- Basics of defending motions

- Techniques & responsibilities of all positions

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**This is Part 1 of 3, so make sure to tune in next week to learn how to defend the main motions from the Flexbone offense (Part 3 will cover pressures).

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»» In this episode, I talk about:

- The NFL is a pass-protection league

- How to attack the 3 main pass pros

- How to create 1-on-1 matchups

- 5-O alignments

- Blazers/Split Front

- Broncos vs Texans blitz

- Wrap-up

Read the article: Attacking the Guard in Pass Protection

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