AIR FORCE FOOTBALL

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AIR FORCE FOOTBALL
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ROBBER COVERAGE
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WHY PATTERN READ

• Create nine-man fronts to defend running game.

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WHY PATTERN READ

• Create nine-man fronts to defend running game.
• Create a three-over-two coverage scheme versus
  multiple stand ups.

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WHY PATTERN READ

• Create nine-man fronts to defend running game.
• Create a three-over-two coverage scheme versus
  multiple stand ups.
• Gets Secondary involved in underneath pattern
  read coverage.

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WHY PATTERN READ

• Create nine-man fronts to defend running game.
• Create a three-over-two coverage scheme versus
  multiple stand ups.
• Gets Secondary involved in underneath pattern
  read coverage.
• Best coverage answer to routes which offensives
  use most often to attack three deep zone and zone
  blitzes.

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WHY PATTERN READ

• Create nine-man fronts to defend running game.
• Create a three-over-two coverage scheme versus
  multiple stand ups.
• Gets Secondary involved in underneath pattern
  read coverage.
• Best coverage answer to routes which offensives
  use most often to attack three deep zone and zone
  blitzes.
• Simple adjustment to offensive personnel and
  multiple sets.

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OUR DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE
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OUR DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE
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OUR DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE
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OUR DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE
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OUR DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE
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FS
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FLAT-FOOT READ WHEN 2 IS A TIGHT END
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
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FS
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2 RELEASES OUTSIDE TO FLAT
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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WORK LATERAL WITH THE WIDTH OF 2
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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READ RELEASE AND ROUTE OF THE 1 RECEIVER
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
IF 1 MAKES INSIDE BREAK DRIVE AND CUT THROWING
LANE
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IF 1 MAKES INSIDE BREAK DRIVE AND CUT THROWING
LANE
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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IF 1 SHOWS NO INTENTION TO BREAK OFF RELEASE
BE PREPARED TO ROLL UPFIELD
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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PLAY UNDER POST CUT DEFENDING THROWING LANE
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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TIGHT END RELEASES INSIDE TO THE BALL
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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OPEN TO 1 GAINING DEPTH AND WIDTH
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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ROLL WITH THE POST CUT DEFENDING THROWING LANE
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
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DRIVE AND CUT DIG ROUTE
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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TIGHT END RELEASES VERTICALLY
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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DRIVE ON FIRST BREAK THROUGH DEEP SHOULDER
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
LB
FS
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DRIVE ON FIRST BREAK THROUGH DEEP SHOULDER
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
LB
FS
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DRIVE TO DEEP SHOULDER ON POST CUT
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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DRIVE TO DEEP SHOULDER ON CORNER ROUTE
ROBBER TECHNIQUE
FS
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BUZZ TECHNIQUE
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BUZZ TECHNIQUE
3
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FLAT-FOOT READ
SINGLE WIDTH ALIGNMENT
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BUZZ TECHNIQUE
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BUZZ - FLAT
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BUZZ TECHNIQUE
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IDENTIFY A FLAT RECEIVER -- QUICK SET CLUES A
SLANT/HITCH -- USE SPLIT TENDANCIES
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BUZZ TECHNIQUE
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SETTLE
IF NO IDENTIFIED FLAT THREAT -- SETTLE BACK UNDER
1 -- ZONE QBs EYES
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BUZZ TECHNIQUE
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IF FLAT BY2 MATCH FLAT AND CARRY WHEEL
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BUZZ TECHNIQUE
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FLAT-FOOT READ
TWO STAND UP ALIGNMENT
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BUZZ TECHNIQUE
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VERSUS QUICK GAME BREAK EARLY AND CUT 1
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BUZZ TECHNIQUE
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SETTLE
IF NO IDENTIFIED FLAT THREAT -- SETTLE BACK UNDER
1 -- ZONE QBs EYES
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BUZZ TECHNIQUE
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IF 2 QUICK TO FLAT MATCH FLAT AND CARRY WHEEL
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3-2 PLAYER TECHNIQUE
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3-2 PLAYER
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LB
PATTERN READ OFF 3 TO 2 RECEIVER
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3-2 PLAYER
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LB
DROP OVER 3 AS YOU READ HIS ROUTE -- NO RECEIVER
THREAT DRIVE ON 3
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3-2 PLAYER
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LB
DROP OVER 3 AS YOU READ HIS ROUTE IF THREAT BY
2 WALL OFF AND ROLL
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3-2 PLAYER
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LB
MUST CARRY 3 VERTICAL
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2 PLAYER TECHNIQUE
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2 PLAYER
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READ RELEASE OF 2 AS WORKING FOR WIDTH AND DEPTH
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2 PLAYER
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CUT SLANT BY 2
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2 PLAYER
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CUT SLANT BY 2
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2 PLAYER
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CARRY 2 VERTICAL LOOK FOR BREAK INSIDE BY 2
OR BY 1
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2 PLAYER
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IF DIG BY 1 -- COME OFF 2 VERTICALLY
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2 PLAYER
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ROLL WITH DIG BY 2
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STRONG CORNER PLAY
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CORNER PLAY
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VERSUS NORMAL WIDE RECEIVER SPLIT
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CORNER PLAY
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1
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VERSUS WIDE SPLIT BY WIDE RECEIVER
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CORNER PLAY
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VERSUS TIGHT SPLIT BY WIDE RECEIVER
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CORNER PLAY
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PLAY AN INSIDE THIRD MAN ALL THREATENING
RELEASES POST PROTECT
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CORNER PLAY
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BREAK UP ON ALL NORMAL BREAKING ROUTES
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CORNER PLAY
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BREAK UP ON ALL NORMAL BREAKING ROUTES
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CORNER PLAY
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TURN AND DRIVE ON DEEP SHOULDER OF RECEIVER ON
POST
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CORNER PLAY
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CLOSE AND PLAY CHASE ON DIG
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CORNER PLAY
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TURN AND GAIN HIP POSITION ON FADE
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CORNER PLAY
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VERSUS MULTIPLE STANDS UPS NORMAL SPLIT
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CORNER PLAY
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VERSUS MULTIPLE STANDS UPS WIDE SPLIT
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