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The Slingshot Technique Within a Coverage Toolbox

One of the main schemes offenses have been using to attack Cover 3 is the Deep Cross or 'Cross Country' concept. To combat this, defensive coaches teach their CBs to slingshot to the Post.
May 18, 2024
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» In this episode, I talk about:

  • What is a ‘slingshot’ technique?

  • How defenses use the slingshot technique to alleviate pressure in coverage

  • Specifics on the Corner’s technique and reads from route concepts

  • Two illustrations of the slingshot technique, one against Cover 3, the other against split-field coverage

  • Why a defense should carry this technique in the toolbox

» Clips from the video:

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» Other resources:

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DB 101: Playing Safety in Split-Field Coverage

DB 101: Playing Safety in Split-Field Coverage

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December 12, 2023
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