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Coverage Schemes
1. Nickel 335 - 2 Man Under
Step 1. Call BNR
Step 2. Pinch the DL down
Step 3. Playmaker the MLB in a hook zone to a qb spy
Step 4. Playmaker each DE to perform a purple(buzz) zone.
Play Overview:
This is man based coverage defense. We want to take away corner and crossing routes
first and foremost by putting each defensive end in a buzz zone. We don’t want the QB
to scramble so we put the MLB in a QB spy. Now the DT will eventually sack the QB or he will
make and errant pass.
Play Adjustment:
At times, I recommend leaving the defensive line on their pass rush to confuse the defense.
2. Nickel Normal- 9 Velcro
Step 1. Shift the DL to the left
Step 2. Playmaker the LDE (right of screen to perform purple zone)
Step 3. Spy the WDT
Step 4. Playmaker the NB to perform a purple
Step 5. Take the RDE (left of screen) off the line and manually control him
to cover the field
Play Overview:
This is a zone based coverage defense. This one is purely zones and on this game
i feel you can run with a small pass rush. Normally, if u give the offense enough time,
zones can easily be picked apart, but it is not the case for this zone defense. This is a rare
zone defense that does a good job defending the short curl routes well.
Adjustments:
From time to time, i place the nickel back in man coverage instead of a purple zone.
For example, if the offense was running Gun Snugs and did corner routes to the left slow WR, i
would
man him up.
3. 46 normal- 2 man under
Step 1. Call BNR coverage
Step 2. pinch the DL down
Step 3. Place the WDT in a QB spy
Step 4. Place each DE in a Purple zone
Play Overview:
As the title of this section would indicate, this is an all out coverage scheme.
The 46 is a great formation because it does not get messed up like some other
formations against people who constantly flips plays and audible.
Adjustments:
If the offense does not have a strong running threat, you may want to consider
spreading the defensive line instead of pinching it. This will allow them
to get back to their zones faster.
1. RUN STOPPER
46 bear : Sam Snake
Step 1. Re-blitz all three down lineman (the RDE,DT and LDE)
Step 2. Grab the SS and stack him between the RDE and DT- make sure he is close the LOS
and almost off sides- he needs to be closer to the RDE than the DT
Step 3. Blitz the SS
Play Overview:
This defense is flat out insane. It is insanely effective. The DT and SS will Burst untouched
through
the offense line at the snap of the ball. This is madden 09's universal run stopper/under center
defense.
No FB dives will work against this play. This will stop them for 0 yards and sometimes a loss.
Adjustments:
You may want to contain the outside DB against certain sets. This mainly to guard against the
tosses and sweeps. I would recommend doing this against sets such as Full House Weak/Strong. I
form tight/tight pair, and strong I tight/tight pair. i would always slide the outside defensive back
on the strong side(the side of the dual tight ends)of the formation out a few yards to the sidelines
and the place him in QB contain[/size][/size]
Subject: 46 coverage schemes ebook 
