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» In this episode:
How to adapt popular five-man Quarters pressures, often called "Tango" or "Palms," to defend against 3x1 (Trips) formations.
The simple coverage adjustments for your two underneath droppers to handle the three-receiver side without a traditional middle safety.
Different ways to handle the single receiver on the backside, including locking him in man-coverage or doubling him with a cloud technique.
Why the running back is not a primary factor in the pass distribution, and how the blitz path is designed to force him to stay in protection.
A detailed film breakdown from an NFL game to illustrate how these concepts work in a live-action scenario.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - The Problem: How do Quarters Pressures work against 3x1 formations?
0:37 - Film Breakdown: Falcons vs. Vikings
0:41 - Diagramming the 5-Man Pressure Path
0:51 - The Role of the Running Back in Protection
1:25 - The Coverage Solution: How to Adjust for the 3-Receiver Side
1:58 - Backside Coverage: Handling the Single Receiver
2:49 - Post-Snap Analysis: Seeing the Coverage Distribution in Action
3:46 - Scheme Variations: What if the Mike or Nickel blitzes?
4:24 - Final Takeaways & Conclusion
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