Coach Alexander takes you through how to defend Spread formations from a hybrid 3-Safety defense. The system differs from the Iowa State system or a primary Tampa 2 defense. Instead, the defense is designed to use speed as a lever. In reality, the defensive structure is a 3-2-6 with four Safeties on the field and two CBs. The Safety room is split into two groups: High Safeties and Down Safeties. The High Safeties play like traditional Quarter's Safeties, whereas the Down Safeties play near the box. Coach A. details how to align and defend Spread formations from this hybrid structure. Unlike the Iowa St. system, this system uses super-rotation and a mix of two-shell and MOF Closed structures to constrain space. In short, this is a genuinely hybrid defense that maximizes speed without creating a complex new structure. If transitioning from a 4-2-5 or 3-4, this course details how to morph your old structure into a 3-Hi look. Finally, Trips formations are heavily discussed because this is where the most teaching is involved. Coach breaks down basic concepts (Drive, Mesh, & 4-Verts), showing a coach how to adjust. Come learn the #ArtofX!
