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» In this episode:
Analyze defensive strategies against the complex Trips Nub formations.
Explains "Sky Force," where the safety fills a primary gap against the run.
Details "Cloud Force," where the corner provides the primary outside force.
Explain why the key read is the running back's alignment, which dictates the defensive adjustment.
Illustrate how the defensive end's technique changes depending on the defensive call.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: The Trips Nub Formation
00:25 - The Two Defensive Choices: Sky vs. Cloud Force
00:45 - Breakdown 1: Sky Force (Safety in the Gap)
01:13 - Sky Force: Defensive End & Gap Assignments
02:02 - Sky Force: The Corner's Man-to-Man Role
02:15 - Film Study: Sky Force vs. a Zone Run
03:17 - Breakdown 2: Cloud Force (Corner Has Force)
03:41 - Cloud Force: How the DE's Technique Changes
04:18 - Film Study: Cloud Force vs. a Zone Lock Play
05:27 - Summary: When to Use Sky vs. Cloud
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