Stopping th Run

[jmik58]

Quote: Originally Posted by TNvol1300

People seem to be running all over me online and was just wondering if you guys have any general strategies for stopping the run. It seems if I stuff the middle they just bounce it outside. Ive tried corner blitzes and they just bust it up the gut on me. I play with Tennessee and we aren't the best up front this year so that may contribute to part of the problem but it is like almost every single guy gets blocked. I have tried the 4-4, 4-6, etc etc.

Play zone defense and shift your line to the strong side (TE side).

Count the number of blockers versus defenders in the box to the left and right of the ball. Make sure you are balanced to each side.

From there I recommend using the MLB or a safety and reading the action of the Guards.

[jyoung]

Highlighting the running back before the play works for me.

[KH25]

Quote: Originally Posted by wEEman33

Highlighting the running back before the play works for me.

You mean defensive keys right? I didn't know that worked against the run, always thought it was to focus the attention to a certain player in pass coverage. I'll have to try that.