Nickel 33 Mint Defense

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IntroductionFavorite Pass PlaysFavorite Run PlaysBest Defensive Playcalls
Nickel 33 Mint Blitzes
Nickel 33 Mint Base Coverages
Stopping "META" Offenses
Nickel 33 Mint Redzone

Intro

Introduction
Must Watch
How To User
IMPORTANT
Switch Stick Guide
Important Skill Gap
IMPORTANT
How To User
Keys
  • 34 Multiple (Oregon) Defensive PB
  • See video for Coaching Adjustments
  • I love Quick Jump on my OLB
  • This is my new Favorite Defense!
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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
  • This applies to both games!
  • Your Switch Stick is an extension of your User!
  • Look where they're attacking, who's getting open? Try to Switch Stick close to him
  • To begin, try to force yourself to Switch Stick 1x per play
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

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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 / Reads:
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
Set Up
Nickel 33 Mint Base Coverages
  1. Set Up Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  • Make sure to User & Switch Stick!
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  • Make sure to User & Switch Stick!
Cover 3 Cloud
BEATS: 
Tips / Reads:
Cover 3 Cloud
Simple Coverage
Dynasty Friendly
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 / Reads:
Tampa 2
Simple Coverage
Dynasty Friendly
Set Up
Nickel 33 Mint Base Coverages
  1. Bluff Base Blitz 1
  2. Crash DL Inside
  3. Vertical Hook / Hard Flat / Curl Flat Blitzing OLB
  4. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
Set Up
  1. Bluff Base Blitz 1
  2. Crash DL Inside
  3. Vertical Hook / Hard Flat / Curl Flat Blitzing OLB
  4. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
Cover 4 Drop
BEATS: 
Tips / Reads:
Cover 4 Drop
Seam Defense
Dynasty Friendly

Favorite Run Plays

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Best Defensive Playcalls

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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)
  • Make sure to User & Switch Stick!
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  • Make sure to User & Switch Stick!
Cover 3 Cloud
BEATS: 
Tips:
Cover 3 Cloud
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:
Tampa 2
Simple Coverage
Set Up
  1. Bluff Base Blitz 1
  2. Crash DL Inside
  3. Vertical Hook / Hard Flat / Curl Flat Blitzing OLB
  4. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
Set Up
  1. Bluff Base Blitz 1
  2. Crash DL Inside
  3. Vertical Hook / Hard Flat / Curl Flat Blitzing OLB
  4. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
Cover 4 Drop
BEATS: 
Tips:
Cover 4 Drop
Seam Defense

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 / Reads:
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 / Reads:
Cover 3 Cloud
Simple Coverage
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  • Make sure to User & Switch Stick!
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  • Make sure to User & Switch Stick!
Cover 3 Cloud
BEATS:
Tips / Reads:
Tampa 2 Drop
Max Coverage
Set Up
  1. Bluff Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  3. Re-Cloud Flat Outside Corners (Optional)
Set Up
  1. Bluff Base Blitz 1
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
  3. Re-Cloud Flat Outside Corners (Optional)
Tampa 2 Drop
BEATS:
Tips / Reads:
Cover 4 Drop
Seam Defense
Set Up
  1. Bluff Base Blitz 1
  2. Crash DL Inside
  3. Vertical Hook / Hard Flat / Curl Flat Blitzing OLB
  4. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
Set Up
  1. Bluff Base Blitz 1
  2. Crash DL Inside
  3. Vertical Hook / Hard Flat / Curl Flat Blitzing OLB
  4. Shade Coverage Underneath (Optional)
Cover 4 Drop
BEATS:
Tips / Reads:
Standard Pass Rush
Easiest Set Up
Set Up
  1. Bluff Base Blitz 1
Set Up
  1. Bluff Base Blitz 1
Standard Pass Rush
BEATS:
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Stopping META Offenses

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How To Stop Tight Formations
Tight Defensive Concept
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

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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"

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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

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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"

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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:
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How To Stop Undercenter Offenses
Undercenter Defense Concept
Set Up

This is a guide on how to stop Undercenter Offenses!

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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"

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Basic Set Up

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

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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!

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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"

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Basic Set Up

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

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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
Stopping Corners Concept
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

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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

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Watching the video on this one is SUPER helpful

3 Ways To Stop Corners and Crossers
BEATS:
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Easy 5 Wide Defense
5 Wide Defensive Concept
Set Up

Follow this video & you will LOCKDOWN 99% of 5 Wide Offenses

  • We need some sort of 4 Man Pressure (Example: Texas 4 Man)
  • Call Cover 3 or Cover 4, then immediately Shade Underneath
  • Look to Cheat with a Flat Zone (ideally on the Trips Side) and put him in a Hook Zone
  • Your User MUST take away the Crossing Route from the Trips Side that is attacking the Weak Side!
  • User Weak Side Safety if needed against QB Runs
Set Up

Follow this video & you will LOCKDOWN 99% of 5 Wide Offenses

  • We need some sort of 4 Man Pressure (Example: Texas 4 Man)
  • Call Cover 3 or Cover 4, then immediately Shade Underneath
  • Look to Cheat with a Flat Zone (ideally on the Trips Side) and put him in a Hook Zone
  • Your User MUST take away the Crossing Route from the Trips Side that is attacking the Weak Side!
  • User Weak Side Safety if needed against QB Runs
Easy 5 Wide Defense
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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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Defense