3-2-3 INVERT DEFENSE

This is my defense. It is a 3-4-1 defense with a invert on the safety. I monster the safety in two back situations. This defense is for teams that need extra pass coverage or lack talent in the defensive backfield.

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SDE-1)Lines up heads up on tight end.
     
    2)Responsible for jacking up tight end before release and must close "b"
      gap if threatend. 

    3)If the play is outside then he must contain from yhe outside in.

    4)Key is QB on option


WDE-1)Lines up on outside shoulder of offensive gaurd or heads up on offensive
      end.

    2)Plays just like SDE in two tight end formations. 

    3)If the WDE lines up on outside shoulder of offensive gaurd, he must 
      first take step toward gaurd to close the "a" gap then release into
      the backfield and contain.

    4)Key is QB onoption

NOSE-1)Lines up either "a" gaps and strikes the center jacking him up
       then getting to ball.

     2)If the offense lines up wiyh two tight ends then the nose lines up
       heads up on center.

WLB-1)Lines up 4 yards in front of offensive gaurd.(behind end if safety
      is monster)

    2)Must read gaurd
 
    3)Key is backs

SLB-1)Lines up 4 yards in front of offensive gaurd.(behind end if safety
      is monster)

    2)Must read gaurd

    3)Key is backs. (picks up tight end in one back situations)

DBS-1)Responsible for outside recivers

    2)Line up 7-10 yards from recivers or tight ends.

    3)Take pitch man on option.

SAFETY-1)Lines up 5-10 yards from line of scrimage. Lines up infront
         of offensive gaurd on strong side or in front of center on balanced
         line.

       2)In two back situations will line up 5 yards from line of scrimage
         and at snap will drop 2 yards. Plays pass then run.

       3)In one back situations will line up 10 yards deep in front of 
         offensive gaurd, at snap drops 2 yards. Plays pass then run.

       4)Must read the play.

NOTES-

       Covers include:
     COVER-1 SAFETY:safety takes TE.
     COVER-1 STRONG:strong linebacker covers TE and safety is free.
     COVER-1 STRONG DE SDE covers TE and safety and corner are free
                           specialy for blitz.

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