Quick Set Up

1. Globally re-hot route linebackers to blitz
2. Re-hot route the right end into a hook zone

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4-3

The 46 Normal 3 Deep Blitz by default is designed to stop the inside run, but it can also be set up to bring heat on the quarterback. Notice in the image above that there are only four defenders playing zone coverage by design of the play. We are going to make one pre-snap adjustment that will help improve the coverage a little.

For this breakdown, the offense comes out in the I-Form Pro. All the eligible receivers are running pass routes.

To set the defense up, we globally hot route the linebackers blitz. All their blitz angles are now straight.

Next, we switch to the right end and re-hot route him into a hook zone.

Rather than having one defender (strong safety) dropping into a hook zone, we now have two (,strong safety, right end) dropping into hook zones.

Once the ball is snapped, the left outside linebacker shoots through the A gap between the center and right guard.

The quarterback is sacked for a loss.

Video Breakdown

Final Thoughts

The pass coverages are rather weak, so we understand that blitz can not be run in every situation. The only time we would run it, would be in a third or fourth long situation.