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Quads Push = #4 in Backfield pushes = Mike matches, and Will Replaces Mike? Same rules if we have 4 WRs to 1 side? Had trouble in 7s with this, just wanna make sure!
How do you coach the Corner’s eyes/footwork in sky versus cloud/palms? I.e. in sky he is basically man on #1 so he doesn’t have to worry about #2 but in cloud/palms, he needs to clear the out of #2 first. Curious how you would coach the eyes and initial footwork differently between those. Love your work.
Only in press is the CB not getting a read from the Slot. There is a lot of data a CB can gather be seeing the release of #2. In MEG Quarters (4-Lock), the CB can play it like man.
Quads Push = #4 in Backfield pushes = Mike matches, and Will Replaces Mike? Same rules if we have 4 WRs to 1 side? Had trouble in 7s with this, just wanna make sure!
Yes, it's the same concept, except #4 can now be a vertical threat because he's not in the backfield.
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Is the quads push you talked about similar to what Coach Saban calls a "3-4 push?"
Yes
How do you coach the Corner’s eyes/footwork in sky versus cloud/palms? I.e. in sky he is basically man on #1 so he doesn’t have to worry about #2 but in cloud/palms, he needs to clear the out of #2 first. Curious how you would coach the eyes and initial footwork differently between those. Love your work.
I detail that in 2 full length clinics…
Sky: https://www.matchquarters.com/p/db-101-defensive-backs-technique-off-coverage
Cloud: https://www.matchquarters.com/p/defensive-back-techniques-press-closed-stance
Only in press is the CB not getting a read from the Slot. There is a lot of data a CB can gather be seeing the release of #2. In MEG Quarters (4-Lock), the CB can play it like man.
Great, thanks Cody!
How do you defend scissors with quarters?
Let the Safety & CBs play on their landmarks. If the Corner turns into a Sail, the overhang needs to gain depth.
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