Nickel 33 Mint

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IntroductionFavorite Pass PlaysFavorite Run PlaysBest Defensive Playcalls

Intro

Keys
  • 34 Multiple (Oregon) Defensive PB
  • See video for Coaching Adjustments
  • I love Quick Jump on my OLB
  • This is my new Favorite Defense!
Set Up
  • Usering is your BEST FRIEND
  • This is the #1 way to force turnovers... combine a good User with making your Opponent work and it's GGs
  • Focus on Usering a Yellow Zone, protecting your area, then protecting your  weak points!
Set Up
Set Up
  • Usering is your BEST FRIEND
  • This is the #1 way to force turnovers... combine a good User with making your Opponent work and it's GGs
  • Focus on Usering a Yellow Zone, protecting your area, then protecting your  weak points!

Favorite Pass Plays

Set Up
Nickel 33 Mint Base Coverages
  1. Set Up Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  3. Re-Cloud both Outside Corners (Optional)
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  3. Re-Cloud both Outside Corners (Optional)
Tampa 2
BEATS
Tips:
Tampa 2
Simple Coverage
Dynasty Friendly
Set Up
Nickel 33 Mint Blitzes
  • Playcalls: Cover 3 Cloud | Cover 3 Sky | Tampa 2
  1. Show Blitz (LBs Only)
  2. Blitz Right MLB
  3. Contain
  4. Zone Out Left DE (Optional)
Set Up
  • Playcalls: Cover 3 Cloud | Cover 3 Sky | Tampa 2
  1. Show Blitz (LBs Only)
  2. Blitz Right MLB
  3. Contain
  4. Zone Out Left DE (Optional)
Base Blitz 1
BEATS
Tips:
Look to User the Middle of the Field with this Blitz. From Cover 3, you can "Cheat" and turn one of your Flat Zones into a "Hook Curl" to help in the Middle Don't be afraid to use Tampa 2 & be sure to have your Auto Flip "Off"
Base Blitz 1
Crazy Heat
Dynasty Friendly

Favorite Run Plays

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Best Defensive Playcalls

Set Up
  • Playcalls: Cover 3 Cloud | Cover 3 Sky | Tampa 2
  1. Show Blitz (LBs Only)
  2. Blitz Right MLB
  3. Contain
  4. Zone Out Left DE (Optional)
Set Up
  • Playcalls: Cover 3 Cloud | Cover 3 Sky | Tampa 2
  1. Show Blitz (LBs Only)
  2. Blitz Right MLB
  3. Contain
  4. Zone Out Left DE (Optional)
Base Blitz 1
BEATS
Tips:
Look to User the Middle of the Field with this Blitz. From Cover 3, you can "Cheat" and turn one of your Flat Zones into a "Hook Curl" to help in the Middle Don't be afraid to use Tampa 2 & be sure to have your Auto Flip "Off"
Base Blitz 1
Crazy Heat
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  3. Re-Cloud both Outside Corners (Optional)
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  3. Re-Cloud both Outside Corners (Optional)
Tampa 2
BEATS
Tips:
Tampa 2
Simple Coverage

Nickel 33 Mint Blitzes

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Base Blitz 1
Crazy Heat
Set Up
  • Playcalls: Cover 3 Cloud | Cover 3 Sky | Tampa 2
  1. Show Blitz (LBs Only)
  2. Blitz Right MLB
  3. Contain
  4. Zone Out Left DE (Optional)
Set Up
  • Playcalls: Cover 3 Cloud | Cover 3 Sky | Tampa 2
  1. Show Blitz (LBs Only)
  2. Blitz Right MLB
  3. Contain
  4. Zone Out Left DE (Optional)
Base Blitz 1
BEATS:
Tips:
Look to User the Middle of the Field with this Blitz. From Cover 3, you can "Cheat" and turn one of your Flat Zones into a "Hook Curl" to help in the Middle Don't be afraid to use Tampa 2 & be sure to have your Auto Flip "Off"

Nickel 33 Mint Base Coverages

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Tampa 2
Simple Coverage
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  3. Re-Cloud both Outside Corners (Optional)
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  3. Re-Cloud both Outside Corners (Optional)
Tampa 2
BEATS:
Tips:

Stopping META Offenses

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How To Stop Tight Formations
Set Up

Let's breakdown how to stop "Tight" Formations

  • These formations are based around Quick Underneath Routes, Seam Routes, and Attacking with Corner Routes

Cover 4 Set Up

  • Shade Coverage Underneath
  • Look to Switch Stick any Corner Routes by Switching to our Outside Corners
  • Make sure our Safety Depth is "Close" and Width is "Pinch"
  • Feel free to only Rush 3 players, to get an extra "Yellow Zone"

Cover 2 Set Up

  • Shade Coverage Underneath
  • This is designed to totally bag any Short Yardage combos
  • Look to Switch Stick to a Deep Safety to take away any Deeper Hitting Routes
Set Up

Let's breakdown how to stop "Tight" Formations

  • These formations are based around Quick Underneath Routes, Seam Routes, and Attacking with Corner Routes

Cover 4 Set Up

  • Shade Coverage Underneath
  • Look to Switch Stick any Corner Routes by Switching to our Outside Corners
  • Make sure our Safety Depth is "Close" and Width is "Pinch"
  • Feel free to only Rush 3 players, to get an extra "Yellow Zone"

Cover 2 Set Up

  • Shade Coverage Underneath
  • This is designed to totally bag any Short Yardage combos
  • Look to Switch Stick to a Deep Safety to take away any Deeper Hitting Routes
How To Stop Tight Formations
BEATS:
Tips:
How To Stop Undercenter Offenses
Set Up

This is a guide on how to stop Undercenter Offenses!

Rule #1: We must make them WORK

Rule #2: Your User is the most important Player on the field. He must not get caught up in the "Mush"

Basic Set Up

  • Call Cover 3
  • Shade Underneath
  • Pinch Defensive Line
  • User Middle Safety as Shown

If it's a Pass Play, either Play your Deep Area, or Switch Stick instantly Underneath

Set Up

This is a guide on how to stop Undercenter Offenses!

Rule #1: We must make them WORK

Rule #2: Your User is the most important Player on the field. He must not get caught up in the "Mush"

Basic Set Up

  • Call Cover 3
  • Shade Underneath
  • Pinch Defensive Line
  • User Middle Safety as Shown

If it's a Pass Play, either Play your Deep Area, or Switch Stick instantly Underneath

How To Stop Undercenter Offenses
BEATS:
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3 Ways To Stop Corners and Crossers
Set Up
  • These are 3 Concepts you can use from ANY Defense to stop Corners & Crossers
  1. Zone Drop Curl Flats (20-25 Yards)
  2. Switch Stick to Flat Zone or Deep Zone
  3. Man Up User to Route, Switch Stick Off

Watching the video on this one is SUPER helpful

Set Up
  • These are 3 Concepts you can use from ANY Defense to stop Corners & Crossers
  1. Zone Drop Curl Flats (20-25 Yards)
  2. Switch Stick to Flat Zone or Deep Zone
  3. Man Up User to Route, Switch Stick Off

Watching the video on this one is SUPER helpful

3 Ways To Stop Corners and Crossers
BEATS:
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Nickel 33 Mint Redzone

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Redzone 5-3 GL Man
Goalline Defense
Set Up
  • Formation: 5-2
  • Play: GL Man
  1. Pinch DL
  2. Slant DL Inside
  3. Shade Coverage Outside (Optional)
  4. Move Backers Outside (Optional)
Set Up
  • Formation: 5-2
  • Play: GL Man
  1. Pinch DL
  2. Slant DL Inside
  3. Shade Coverage Outside (Optional)
  4. Move Backers Outside (Optional)
Redzone 5-3 GL Man
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