AIR FORCE FOOTBALL

FIRE-ZONE PACKAGE

WHY FIRE-ZONES WHY

Pressure the point of attack versus running game.

WHY FIRE-ZONES WHY

Pressure the point of attack versus running game. Attack pass protection weakness QBs confidence.

WHY FIRE-ZONES WHY

Pressure the point of attack versus running game. Attack pass protection weakness QBs confidence. Reduce the big-play exposure by taking the backend out of man coverage.

WHY FIRE-ZONES WHY

Pressure the point of attack versus running game. Attack pass protection weakness QBs confidence. Reduce the big-play exposure by taking the backend out of man coverage. Create negative yardage plays get offense off schedule.

WHY FIRE-ZONES WHY

Pressure the point of attack versus running game. Attack pass protection weakness QBs confidence. Reduce the big-play exposure by taking the backend out of man coverage. Create negative yardage plays get offense off schedule. Reduce the volume of offense from opponent.

WHY FIRE-ZONES WHY

Pressure the point of attack versus running game. Attack pass protection weakness QBs confidence. Reduce the big-play exposure by taking the backend out of man coverage. Create negative yardage plays get offense off schedule. Reduce the volume of offense from opponent. Zone adjustment to offensive change of strength.

WHY FIRE-ZONES WHY

Pressure the point of attack versus running game. Attack pass protection weakness QBs confidence. Reduce the big-play exposure by taking the backend out of man coverage. Create negative yardage plays get offense off schedule. Reduce the volume of offense from opponent. Zone adjustment to offensive change of strength. Zone drops often cause quarterback to hold ball in pocket allows for pressure to develop.

WHY FIRE-ZONES WHY

Pressure the point of attack versus running game. Attack pass protection weakness QBs confidence. Reduce the big-play exposure by taking the backend out of man coverage. Create negative yardage plays get offense off schedule. Reduce the volume of offense from opponent. Zone adjustment to offensive change of strength. Zone drops often cause quarterback to hold ball in pocket allows for pressure to develop. Cannot run off perimeter run support.

WHY FIRE-ZONES WHY

Pressure the point of attack versus running game. Attack pass protection weakness QBs confidence. Reduce the big-play exposure by taking the back-end out of man coverage. Create negative yardage plays get offense off schedule. Reduce the volume of offense from opponent. Zone adjustment to offensive change of strength. Zone drops often cause quarterback to hold ball in pocket allows for pressure to develop. Cannot run off perimeter run support. Offense must be protection-orientated over hotorientated in the passing game.

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BASIC DESIGN PRINCIPLE

PRESSURE ELEMENT:
FRONT THREE + TWO + TWO

BASIC DESIGN PRINCIPLE

PRESSURE ELEMENT:
FRONT THREE + TWO + TWO

COVERAGE ELEMENT:
TWO SEAMS + ONE HOLE TWO ONE HOLE THREE DEEP ZONE DEEP ZONE

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TIGHT SPLIT FORMATION FORMATION FIELD FIELD BOUNDARY BOUNDARY TILT NUMBERS NUMBERS

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BASIC DESIGN PRINCIPLE

PRESSURE ELEMENT:
FRONT THREE + TWO + TWO

BASIC DESIGN PRINCIPLE

PRESSURE ELEMENT:
FRONT THREE + TWO + TWO

COVERAGE ELEMENT:
TWO SEAMS + ONE HOLE TWO ONE HOLE THREE DEEP ZONE DEEP ZONE

HOW DO YOU PLAY ZONE COVERAGE WITH ONLY SIX DEFENDERS?

TEACH PLAYERS HOW TO READ ROUTE COMBINATIONS TEACH CONCEPT OF PLAYING MAN WITHIN YOUR ZONE MUCH LIKE A MATCH UP ZONE IN BASKETBALL

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COVERAGE ELEMENT BEHIND FIVE MAN BLITZ

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COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES

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**NON-BLITZING LINEBACKER **NON-BLITZING LINEBACKER BECOMES HOLE PLAYER BECOMES HOLE PLAYER

COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES

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RUN SUPPORT

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SEAM TECHNIQUE

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**FLAT-FOOT **FLAT-FOOT READ READ

VERSUS SINGLE WIDTH

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10 YARDS 10 YARDS DEPTH DEPTH

PLAY AS NORMAL CURL ZONE

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**FLAT-FOOT **FLAT-FOOT READ READ

VERSUS TWO STANDS UPS

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READ ROUTE OF #2

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HOLD HOLD CURL CURL

IF #2 QUICK TO FLAT -- WORK TO NORMAL

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IF #2 QUICK TO FLAT -- WORK TO NORMAL

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IF #2 RUNS SLANT -- CUT AND CARRY THROUGH

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IF #2 VERTICAL -- COLLISION AS NEARS RE-

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IF #2 VERTICAL -- COLLISION -- PLAY MAN ON ALL

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IF #2 QUICK CROSSER -- PASS OFF TO HOLE PLAYER - SETTLE

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VERSUS ANY SCREEN -- SEAM PLAYER

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PATTERN READ OFF #3 RECEIVER -- OFTEN BACK

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DROP OVER #3 AS YOU READ HIS ROUTE -- NO RECEIVER

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DROP OVER #3 AS YOU READ HIS ROUTE IF THREAT BY #2

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**FLAT-FOOT **FLAT-FOOT READ READ

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VERSUS THREE STANDS UPS

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WORK BANJO WITH HOLE -- INSIDE/OUTSIDE CUTTERS

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DO NOT CUT SLANT OF #2 IN BANJO HOLD CURL IF YOU GET FLAT -- HOLE PLAYER DRIVE NEW #3

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HOLE PLAYER WILL CUT SHORT CROSSER SEAM PLAYER WILL PLAY AS TWO STAND UPS

BANJO TECHNIQUE

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HOLE PLAYER CARRY VERTICIAL BY #3 LOOK FOR CROSSER

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HOLE PLAYER DRIVE NEW #3 SEAM PLAYER HEAVY OVER #3

FREE SAFETY PLAY

FREE SAFETY PLAY

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ALIGN IN MIDDLE OF FIELD PERFORMANCE IS PRIORITY

FREE SAFETY PLAY

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BALL ON HASH -- SPLIT DIFFERENCE #2 AND BALL

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ZONE MIDDLE THIRD FAVOR TO SKILL BE FAST ON QBs

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VERSUS NORMAL WIDE RECEIVER SPLIT

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VERSUS WIDE SPLIT BY WIDE RECEIVER

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VERSUS TIGHT SPLIT BY WIDE

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SINGLE WIDTH: PLAY AN INSIDE THIRD MAN ALL THREATENING RELEASES POST PROTECT

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PUSH OUT TO SLOW PEDDLE - KEY FOR QUICK THREE STEP PASSING GAME AT SNAP

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BREAK UP ON ALL NORMAL BREAKING ROUTES

CORNER PLAY

BREAK UP ON ALL NORMAL BREAKING ROUTES

CORNER PLAY

TURN AND DRIVE ON DEEP SHOULDER OF RECEIVER ON POST

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CLOSE AND PLAY CHASE ON DIG

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TURN AND GAIN HIP POSITION ON FADE

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VERSUS MULTIPLE STANDS UPS NORMAL

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VERSUS MULTIPLE STANDS UPS WIDE SPLIT

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VERSUS MULTIPLE STANDS UPS PLAY DIVIDER

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VERSUS MULTIPLE STANDS UPS PLAY DIVIDER

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VERSUS MULTIPLE STANDS UPS IF #2 CANCELS OUT

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