J-Bird Splits
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coach holloway
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dport.......it varies depending on several facters but standard is 1.5 yards between center and guard and 2 yds between guard and end. Wingback's right foot should be 1 foot off of qbs left foot and his hand should be down roughly 2 yards from the los. TB lines up 6 to 7 yards behind wb depending on his (the tbs) quickness.
Figuring out what works best for your offense is the goal. Try not to get hungup on textbook diagrams and guidelines--it's not a math formula. A slow MiddleEnd can utilize the same split as a quick one if you teach it correctly. Just remember that the wider the splits the more space the defense must control. Don't make the mistake of shortening your splits for fear of the A-gap (2 hole) blitz; there are two or three things you can do to nullify the threat.
You'll figure out eventually that the gaps are fairly easy to seal. But be sure you have good understanding of the basics.
There are some pretty good new unbalance defenses out there today...but they all have their weaknesses. One of the better ones is a combo man/gap defense. Even so, it can be overcome if you study the film. A good rule of thumb is to pick out the top three or four teams each year and find out what they did defensively...see if you can use it with your team, then find its achilles heal and tear it up--"...be a storm amongst them!"
You'll figure out eventually that the gaps are fairly easy to seal. But be sure you have good understanding of the basics.
There are some pretty good new unbalance defenses out there today...but they all have their weaknesses. One of the better ones is a combo man/gap defense. Even so, it can be overcome if you study the film. A good rule of thumb is to pick out the top three or four teams each year and find out what they did defensively...see if you can use it with your team, then find its achilles heal and tear it up--"...be a storm amongst them!"
Pinedrive SB20
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