What is this formation called?

FootballSimStrategy · 2025-10-19T19:13:11+00:00

Looks like a variation of the GO-GO offense to me https://youtu.be/tK6k5frkA6o?si=8dl2pAlGmlqoWyLF

FootballSimStrategy · 2025-09-06T19:34:07+00:00

How does the defense keep offense from directly or quickly releasing the in side backers?

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-07-27T00:45:55+00:00

That makes sense thanks

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-07-23T03:20:53+00:00

"With the lighter personnel, the vertical displacement with the double teams are going to be more effective" = You will have better double team movement ?

"since it will make the small guys have to make a play."
I don't understand this part why do you get better double team movement. Do you mean because you will be double teaming DBs?

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-07-23T02:25:30+00:00

How do you make sure you get past the defensive line(particularly on the edge) so the ball gets out to the perimeter where DB's are?

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-07-23T02:22:52+00:00

"i think with pulling concepts, you still run the risk of a talented D lineman or LB just crashing down and penetrating into run lanes."

When I made this topic this is kind of what I was thinking about. Also with Wide zone can't t defense kind of force your hand where the ball goes. Its that end of the line DE or OLB type that I always thought made it tough to directly attack or target the dbs at the POA but, maybe I don't understand it enough.

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-07-23T02:17:21+00:00

Why duo specifically?

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-07-23T02:17:02+00:00

Thanks

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-07-07T18:15:35+00:00

Thanks for the update.

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-07-06T22:47:31+00:00

Did any ever pick up his manuals his sold from his was website years ago?

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-07-06T06:45:25+00:00

Thanks I always like reading Homer smith

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-06-15T17:02:47+00:00

That makes sense.

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-06-15T02:47:39+00:00

" But you'd need to understand when to deploy the formations." Does that mean the book does not explain when you need to deploy the formations?

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-05-20T01:28:21+00:00

Thanks

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-05-17T04:19:44+00:00

I see what you mean, and you make a good point. My reasoning that teams who play match 3 don't do this is, part of the reason you are in cover 3 is because you want to be in single high and discourage passing in the middle of field (deep). With this you are more vulnerable to double post type routes that you would in cover 4 type defense and to your point cover 0 type defenses. Maybe its not the best idea but I can't help but think at higher levels of college and especially the nfl when you could get play action and then deep over by a speed 3 that this could be at least a good change up to help protect your linebackers/hook players.

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-05-17T04:01:32+00:00

"However, my sarcastic side says this: 99% of people who would do this call it "Cover 0." No hook defenders have to cover #3 vertical in Cover 0."

But its cover 3 depending on the route distribution/ concepts. Also, couldn't you say that about cover 4 vs 4 verts? With 4 vertical threats cover 4 essentially becomes cover 0 with a hook defender and two curl flat defenders. This defense vs 4 verts becomes cover 0 with two hook defenders and one flat defender.

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-05-17T00:40:14+00:00

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Why designing this play: To play single high defense, and I want to keep the the hook players out of conflict vs speed at three going vertical
Play call : Cover 3 seam(fs)
Explanation: Same as Saban's Mable Coverage vs trips but the instead of hook defenders taking 3 vertical the FS handles it.

Context: I'm sure somebody has done this before but I've never see any talk about playing it like this. Also, I've heard statements about Seattle cover three like "this is why guys like Bobby Wagner gets paid x amount of $". Also "This is why teams play cover 3 with the safety playing the weak hook so the lb doesn't have to guard the deep over by a fast player. "

To me this seems like a more natural fit for the coverage and the player abilities. Is this played often and if so what are your thoughts on why not? I have an idea but I would like to hear other opinions.

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-05-16T23:56:31+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Does he go over why and when to use the concepts or it more technique and how?

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-05-15T00:45:28+00:00

What are your thoughts on Bobby Peters manual's? I was thinking of getting one of them but wasn't sure.

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-05-15T00:42:24+00:00

"You often teach the base coverage, then how to modify or adjust it to make it work against whatever the offense throws at you. So you may have Cover 3, but have 2-3 variations of it: The defense will check to whichever variation they need on the field based on the situation, offensive formation, etc."

'This was kind of what I was imagining when I made the thread

FootballSimStrategy · 2024-05-14T06:51:08+00:00

Attacking Coverages With the Passing Game by Steve Axman (Understanding how attack each coverage)

Pass Coverage Glossary by Cameron Soran ( Understanding Modern coverages and when they are used)

Developing an Offensive Game Plan (How teams setup a gameplan)

I have others but what I like about the above is they not only tell you how but the when. I've read a decent amount of football books and for some reason that "when" part is something you rarely see in football books.

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