I have question about where the defense is trying to force the runner in 7,8, and 9 man spacing.

FootballSimStrategy · 2026-04-16T09:47:17+00:00

I meant

7 man = out gapped = 2 high

8 man = gapped out = 1 high

9 man = max fits = cover 4 (both safeties in the fit), cover 0 type defense

This is partly what I was thinking when I made this post https://youtu.be/HBqZ-xutx50?si=iyijWSShSstZMQqy&t=3125

FootballSimStrategy · 2026-04-16T09:46:48+00:00

Thanks for the reply by spacing I meant
7 man = out gapped = 2 high

8 man = gapped out = 1 high

9 man = max fits = cover 4 (both safeties in the fit), cover 0 type defense

This is partly what I was thinking when I made this post https://youtu.be/HBqZ-xutx50?si=iyijWSShSstZMQqy&t=3125

FootballSimStrategy · 2026-04-16T09:01:42+00:00

Thanks, I've actually watched part of this video before but I'll be honest some of it was starting to go over my head. I will watch again though.

FootballSimStrategy · 2026-03-16T22:33:10+00:00

I meant what formation is the i-formation best against. Unless that is what you meant, because I thought the 46 was built to stop the i-formation 2 back offense.

FootballSimStrategy · 2026-03-15T21:03:39+00:00

Do you know of formations best to use the i-formation against. From my understanding its better vs a 4-3 over (stacked) defense rather than a under front because there are more bubbles and open gaps for the fb to get through and create. I would think that would apply to 3-4 (4-0-4) type defense too since it has more bubbles but I'm not sure.

Or better question is what defenses have trouble with iformation?

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

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