Use when: A pressure change-up after man coverage is installed. Use when a quick decision helps your defense and the matchups can survive without a deep safety. Run 6v6 Man Cover 0 — defenders read pre-snap formation and motion, then play their assignment below. Primary key: alignment first, eyes to keys at the snap.
Personnel: 6 defenders — 1 rushing, 5 in man, 0 in zones, 0 spying.
Before the snap: identify every eligible receiver, confirm strength and matchups after motion, and communicate who has deep help.
Flag rules: the rush line sets the rusher’s minimum starting depth; safeties can align deeper. Use your league’s rush, center-eligibility and ball-exchange rules. Play coverage without grabbing or contacting receivers.
Assignments:
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Teach it: walk the alignment first, then rehearse a vertical, a short outside throw and a crossing route on each side. Freeze after the first movement to check depth and leverage. Add a run or ball-exchange read, then finish under control.
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