In Part I of
this article, I wrote about how my offense coaches the Four-Vertical play as
well as some different variations that could be created by simply tagging the
base play. Previously, I focused on running the plays from a 2 x 2 formation,
whereas now I will shift my focus into 3 x 1 formations. Please note that while
the diagrams shown will be from true spread formations, attached formations can
often yield effectively the same play. The key would be if an attached TE or
Wingback can get to the same landmark as a displaced receiver and create the
same spacing that the play requires. For example, if the ball is on a hash, a
TE or Wingback into the boundary can execute the same assignment as a boundary
slot receiver in a 2 x 2 formation. Another example with the ball on a hash
would be to use a TE or Wingback to the field as the #3 receiver in a 3 x 1
formation.
Showing posts with label 4 Verticals. Show all posts
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Monday, July 15, 2013
Monday, July 8, 2013
4-Verticals and Some Rambling on the Passing Game, Part I
This post is by my guest author:
While I love coaching the physical run game as much as anyone, there is something to be said for chucking it around and creating explosive plays in the passing game. The Four-Vertical concept is one of the plays that I have had a lot of success with through the years, but I’m always looking for ways to make it better. For me, this play has evolved from something that I would only call against Cover 3 into something that my offense is going to really try to base our passing game on. I’m not saying I want to run the standard Four-Vertical play everything down. Instead I think you can use that as a foundation, with solid rules and skills that are mastered, and then building on that by adding simple tags and adjustments, I believe there is the possibility to attack almost any defensive coverage and create a plethora of different looks without changing a lot for the offense. I know what you are probably thinking now: “That sounds pretty cliché. Every coach says that his offense strives to be simple while appearing complex to the defense.” Give me some time to explain, and hopefully you will see where I am coming from regarding this concept.
While I love coaching the physical run game as much as anyone, there is something to be said for chucking it around and creating explosive plays in the passing game. The Four-Vertical concept is one of the plays that I have had a lot of success with through the years, but I’m always looking for ways to make it better. For me, this play has evolved from something that I would only call against Cover 3 into something that my offense is going to really try to base our passing game on. I’m not saying I want to run the standard Four-Vertical play everything down. Instead I think you can use that as a foundation, with solid rules and skills that are mastered, and then building on that by adding simple tags and adjustments, I believe there is the possibility to attack almost any defensive coverage and create a plethora of different looks without changing a lot for the offense. I know what you are probably thinking now: “That sounds pretty cliché. Every coach says that his offense strives to be simple while appearing complex to the defense.” Give me some time to explain, and hopefully you will see where I am coming from regarding this concept.
Without further adieu, here is my
basic Four-Vertical play:
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