Defending Against The Attack Spread

Defending against the attack SPREAD

Where to begin?

In the late 80’s and early 90’s offensive-and-Shoot Run the offense was “hot” and became the forerunner of the SPREAD. But he died when defensive coordinators met as to overcome the blocking schemes punishing quarterbacks mercilessly. The Run-and-Shoot did not use a tight end while SPREAD gives you a great use.

It is considered the legendary Coach Urban Meyer, as the architect in the development of this offensive, now known as SPREAD OPTION.

“Once you have spread will decide what you want to stop the run or the pass and then you burn to the contrary.”

What exactly is an offensive SPREAD?

Maybe we should start at the side of the opponent’s court. If we understand what we are trying to make the answer to how to defend ourselves.

This offense is many things to different people, of course there consistencies but every coach has taken a turn and has adapted to its purposes. While trying to stop that attack you know what kind of offense you run the opponent and learn from the changes and variations that have added to their attack.

Shred video and take paper and pencil: Definition and SPREAD OFFENSE theory is simple, it begins to open to players with more talent and ability and scattered in the field, pitted against a single coverage in the open space created to operate, defensive stretching horizontally, which will force her to cover more space. A quick, short passes can be a big win because the defenses are far apart and have no time blitzer. Defenses can not load aggressively because they would find behind the screen or changing play the other side in an instant.

It develops from a shotgun formation, giving the QB a chance to diagnose the defensive and make better reading. It also tries to create uneven confrontations as a linebacker trying to cover one of the fastest receivers or a small safety against a top receiver.

Another objective of this offensive is to put the ball in the hands of a player who “make the play.” If the best player is a receiver, you want to put the ball in his hands as much as possible. And what better to do it in an open space where it can make things happen?

Sometimes we will see a corridor behind or beside the QB and sometimes none. The four or five receivers are in constant motion trying to create confusion. Sometimes with a tight end or not.

A SPREAD offense tries to expose a weakness and force the defense to play 1 vs. 1. You should also tackle an elusive great runner or a receiver in the open where they would have more room to dodge.

Statistics do not lie. SPREAD offensive play can be an advantage that will make a difference because it creates running lanes, including the trap and the option. Holes will be formed to open up the field from side to side with few defenders in each area.

Another benefit of SPREAD is that pressure away offensive linemen, forcing teams to adjust open and leaving a few players on the line. Want to have your online playing one on one. Remove all the “stunts” that the defense wants to send.

The challenge for the defensive coach is to understand the differences in style and design as the opponent’s best defense.

How can we defend against an offensive SPREAD?

“One of the first things to be done against no runners training is to defend the” screen “of the receiver. The recipients will open and if not adequately dealt with by putting outnumber you at a disadvantage. The strong safety, cornerback and outside linebacker must line up correctly and avoid passing “slant” the “screen” and “quick out”, those are the three most common moves from the SPREAD.

At present no runners one thing is apparent: “It will be a pass and usually three steps.” One recommendation is to “stay in play area and not personal.”

Communication is important, linebacker and safety must count the number of recipients and inform the rest of the defense including defensive line, they can now attack at 100% by the QB. They know that no threat of race.

“You should switch to a 3-4 defense against the SPREAD” is much more difficult to pressure from a 4-3 and a non face is much better.

“You should have a philosophy against the SPREAD and develop a specific plan to attack those formations as quick to put three players on the line and a nickel package, making sure to have in your players with more skills.”

The skills that are sought in a defensive player has changed, seven linebackers and backs should be able to cover pass, you can not have the traditional middle linebacker whose purpose is to stop the race. You should now have the speed and be able to cover pass. The ideal is to find players who can run sideline to sideline to help in coverage.

The cornerbacks could play soft, keeping any player in front and we want to force them to throw short passes across the field.

“You should keep the safeties deep alignment disguising information and limiting what you could do.” Sometimes two to one cover the best receiver by bracket.

“You have to face the offensive if you try to do something different. You should not place a linebacker against a 4.7 on a 4.3 receiver, you’d be in trouble. “

On the line you can put your best defensive lineman against the weakest offensive lineman. This will create a “mismatch” We have three defensive on two blockers. If you send four defensive from the weak side will give you problems on the offensive SPREAD.

“You have to mix your brows and not give the QB time to read and change the defensive plays. If the opposing QB lack experience could seek help from their coach on the sideline but when removed the front and will have changed. “

“You have to be prepared for the threat of the QB as a component of the SPREAD offense. Even what seems like a back training can become a movement with two backs. ” “You must be patient against the option, the linebackers and safeties must be clear assignments especially against the shovel.”

Every opponent is different, a real attack launched in SPREAD type 2 and 1 yd. or 3 ° long and do not care any more. When experimenting with the offensive will be easier to defend and will change depending on the situation and often know is coming.

“But a real coach who runs the SPREAD not worried about the situation. These are the most difficult to stop. “

5 Quick Steps to fend off the offensive SPREAD

   1. Clashes uneven. One purpose of creating these confrontations is to isolate the players who can make the big play. Identify them and make sure you are adequately covered.
   2. The Quarterback. If the opposing QB can run you must have a safety or a player assigned to defend the race. Just because there are no runners does not mean that there is a move designed to run the QB if you have the skills.
   3. Communication. Design a plan where everyone is on the same frequency. If you send a no-huddle offense, the communication must be done quickly and effectively.
   4. A backup plan. We will have to face it, sometimes the plan A does not work and you better have a plan B ready to implement and will be better if it was performed. The game is not time to introduce a new strategy.
   5. Where is the weak point of the offensive line? Put your best defensive linemen in front of their weakest offensive linemen and attack. You can break into their plans and avoid what they are trying to do if you find where to attack a weak point and exploit it.

Bibliography

Blanketing the Spread Formation: How to Defend in the Open Field Trips. Mike Kuchar. September 2006. American Football Monthly magazine.

Point Counterpoint – The Spread Offense vs. the 4 – 3.David Purdum. June 2006. American Football Monthly magazine.

The Secrets of Urban Meyer’s Spread Option Offense. Terry Jacoby. June 2006. American Football Monthly magazine.

Stopping the Spread Offense. Jerry Jacoby. February 2006. American Football Monthly magazine.

Stop the Spread. Darryl Richards. August 2001. American Football Monthly magazine.