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BASE
Say it like this
This is our normal look. Nothing changes. Point out the strong side and play base defense.
What can go wrong
ILBs getting swallowed by a lead FB on Iso/Dive if they do not trigger downhill fast enough; an aggressive secondary getting caught flat-footed by play-action off a heavy run look.
How we fix it
Drill the downhill trigger on Iso, and make the secondary confirm run with the offensive line, not the backfield.
Coach detail＋
Front shift
Standard strength call only — flip which side gets the tighter shade based on where the TE or second back declares.
Coverage
Rotate between a 2-high pre-snap disguise and the base 1-high (Cover 3) shell depending on down and distance.
Gap changes vs base
- •Sam owns the strong C-gap and reads the Tackle: drive block = run, pass-set = pass.
- •Mike keys the center/backfield and fires downhill to beat trap or disrupt sweep.
- •Will reads through the playside Guard/Tackle and shuffles inside on trap recognition.