Stopping the Slant

[gator3guy]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigrice25

ya thats the play, he has one guy going deep, i may try a zone that has the buzz coverage in it, because he waits until the receiver clears the middle before he throws it.

If he does that then have a zone coverage that covers the middle of the field and bring a blitz. If he waits that long for the receiver to clear, then the pressure should get to him and force him to take a sack or force the throw.

[youALREADYknow]

Quote: Originally Posted by gator3guy

If he does that then have a zone coverage that covers the middle of the field and bring a blitz. If he waits that long for the receiver to clear, then the pressure should get to him and force him to take a sack or force the throw.

Sounds good in theory, but the only way to get pressure in this game is overloading one side of the line and that will leave you overexposed in the pass game against a 4 WR set.

[thelasthurtknee]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigrice25

since you guys helped this guy, i was wondering if you have some tips in stoping this play. its a play action pass, out of the four wide set with the qb under center. the two slot receivers run crossing routes and they are open no matter what play i choose, i cant get pressure on him quick enough because he sees that im blitzing and he throws quick, if i try to cover one receiver he throws to the other, tried zone, man... blitz.... i dont know what to do. any suggestions?

when im getting hurt by short side line to side line crossing routes i like to use the 3-2-5 in dime and run cover two. it puts 6 guys across the field in the 10-15 yard zone drop. it brings no pressure so spread you line and send them wide.