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The defense
must take care in
applying pressure on the offense by
sacrificing in-depth alignments. A crowding
line-of-scrimmage mentality can produce a gapresponsibility
bust or a loss of gap integrity, allowing
a big play. Pressure should be judiciously used.
THE 'GREEN ZONE' (10 TO THE 20)
Some coaches refer to this as the green zone, an
extension of the backed-up zone. The offensive thought
process, for the most part, is usually the same here as it was
for the backed-up area. The main goal is to get a first down.
Slight differences may occur, however. For example, the
offense can open it up a little more here than it could when
it was deeper in its own end. Quarterback sneaks are less
prevalent here. Another difference is that a penalty will
not result in a safety. Ball security is still a must. Trick
plays, such as reverses or double passes, are minimal.
However, it's still a great time to attack vertically with a
long pass. The quarterback's reads should be quick and
well-defined, and he should avoid holding the ball for any
length of time.
Passes should be thrown on time, and pass protection is
highly important. Backs who check release will ensure extra
blockers should the defense bring pressure. Motion may help
with pre-snap reads, and play-action passes are possible.
The running game probably consists of base-type runs with
power or man-blocking. Handoffs are probably preferable to
toss or pitch-type plays. Counters are risky, and quick-tempo
plays will probably be the norm. Plays with yardage loss
potential should be avoided. The offense wants to stay on
schedule and not be faced with a long-yardage play.
'GREEN ZONE' DEFENSE
The defensive strategy in this area should be to get a
stop and be in a position to receive a punt around the
50-yard line. Defenses should be taught to think turnovers.
Zone coverages are safer than man coverages. A fiveunder,
two-deep scheme that disrupts routes would be
effective in this zone.
Regardless of the overall defensive philosophy a team
subscribes to, coaches and players should understand that
the seeds of victory or defeat can be sown in the " coming
out " area.
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" The defensive strategy in
this area should be to get a
stop and be in a position to
receive a punt around the
50-yard line. "

January/February 2025

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of January/February 2025

2025 Coaches Survey Results
Ad Index
A.D.ministration
Between the Lines
Built For This
CSCCa Strength Focus
Facility Focus
Football Focus
Football X&Os
Holistic Health
Organizing the Offseason
Product Focus
Product Marketplace
Q&A.D.
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January/February 2025 - Between the Lines
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January/February 2025 - A.D.ministration
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January/February 2025 - Built For This
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January/February 2025 - Football X&Os
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