I think that I have a good understanding of using motion in the running game when the motion goes OPPOSITE the play (pull numbers away from the play, create better blocking angles, force secondary rotation, etc.) However, I’m less sure as to reasons why you may use motion TOWARD the play (Widen a DE to run inside of him, gain numbers at the POA?) What are your thoughts? Any trends you’ve seen?
If it's Cover 3, a lot of times you can pull that overhang. Some use it to get the kick-out a head start. I personally have never liked it because you bring eyes & numbers to the POA.
I generally don’t like it either for the same reasons. I asked because our OC wants to use motion TOWARD the initial play to set up counters back to the other side. I understand his thought process but it’s just not what I would do. I love motion going opposite because it really pulls the defense in two different directions and creates more stress. I wondered what your thoughts were. Thanks, as always!
Hey Cody- do you plan on doing any clinics/reviews or cut ups of college defense still? Noticed a shift to a lot more NFL coverage. Love the work regardless, but the scheme diversity in the college game and seeing DC’s do more with less always fires me up
Financially, it is better to cover the NFL. I still plan on highlighting colleges as I did last year. Just focusing on getting through all 32 defenses. I will probably have some college-related content in August.
Appreciate the reply and all the content whether college or pro! You’re Substack and books are the reason I got into coaching defense in the first place last year. You’re the man!
Great breakdown. What do most teams do against cos motions away from the nickel while in zone coverage? Nickel chase to give a man indicator? Safeties rock and roll and LBs & nickel bump?
If it is zone, they are typically just going to bump everyone over. You do have some that will chase, but it is either man or a man-indicator zone. Safeties typically will rack-n-roll vs. Jet Motion.
Hey Coach A,
I think that I have a good understanding of using motion in the running game when the motion goes OPPOSITE the play (pull numbers away from the play, create better blocking angles, force secondary rotation, etc.) However, I’m less sure as to reasons why you may use motion TOWARD the play (Widen a DE to run inside of him, gain numbers at the POA?) What are your thoughts? Any trends you’ve seen?
If it's Cover 3, a lot of times you can pull that overhang. Some use it to get the kick-out a head start. I personally have never liked it because you bring eyes & numbers to the POA.
I generally don’t like it either for the same reasons. I asked because our OC wants to use motion TOWARD the initial play to set up counters back to the other side. I understand his thought process but it’s just not what I would do. I love motion going opposite because it really pulls the defense in two different directions and creates more stress. I wondered what your thoughts were. Thanks, as always!
Anytime, man!
Hey Cody- do you plan on doing any clinics/reviews or cut ups of college defense still? Noticed a shift to a lot more NFL coverage. Love the work regardless, but the scheme diversity in the college game and seeing DC’s do more with less always fires me up
Financially, it is better to cover the NFL. I still plan on highlighting colleges as I did last year. Just focusing on getting through all 32 defenses. I will probably have some college-related content in August.
Appreciate the reply and all the content whether college or pro! You’re Substack and books are the reason I got into coaching defense in the first place last year. You’re the man!
That's awesome! Thanks, man. Really appreciate it.
Great breakdown. What do most teams do against cos motions away from the nickel while in zone coverage? Nickel chase to give a man indicator? Safeties rock and roll and LBs & nickel bump?
If it is zone, they are typically just going to bump everyone over. You do have some that will chase, but it is either man or a man-indicator zone. Safeties typically will rack-n-roll vs. Jet Motion.