Single-high shell out of the 4-3 Over — three deep thirds behind four underneath zones, front four coming.
The call
and @CB2 bail to the outside thirds; owns the deep middle
drops to the left flat; takes the right flat
and wall the hooks and rob anything crossing shallow
, , @DT2, @DE2: get after the QB — contain first on the edges, push the pocket inside
When to call it
Your base call against run-heavy teams — eight defenders near the box before the snap
Early downs when you want safe, sound football
Where it gets stressed — and the answer
Vs four verticals, three deep get stretched: splits the seams and stays disciplined in the middle third; and carry the inside verticals until they clear
Quick outs in front of the bailing corners: rally, tackle, keep everything in front
Coaching points
Corners: nobody behind you — pedal to your third before you drive on anything
: you're the eraser — align deep and break on the ball
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