Discussed keying a runner or double covering a receiver. Briefed this feature is not allowed during a blitz. Explained which defense personnel packages and alignments are allowed to key the run or pass. Briefed exceptions to line changes and result if runner or receiver is keyed correctly.
This video demonstrates an offensive substitution within a Pro-Set formation and a defensive substitution to a 5db or nickel package. Defense elected to blitz resulting in defense automatically being in “D” alignment. The offense called a screen pass play resulting in the offensive index being raised by one and one-yard added to any positive gain. Since it was a blitz, demonstrated the line change when reading the QB’s card.
This is an example of a third and long situation where the defense decides to blitz to either sack the QB or force an incompletion. I used the Locator Columns to decide the intended receiver and an “A*” receiver was selected. Demonstrated line changes to determine play result.
Explain the primary purpose of the blitz is to sack the quarterback or force him into an incompletion. Discussed the defensive alignment and line changes associated with a called run or pass play. Also, discussed how the screen pass is INCLUDED in line changes.
This example demonstrates a called run play against a dime defense. Explains how the index is raised by one and one-yard is added to any positive gain. This is a perfect example of having the perfect play call “dialed up” against the defense but it still comes down to the dice roll. Just like professional football, the coach on the sideline knows he has the defense exactly were he wants them but than an offensive lineman misses his block and the play is foiled. Nothing simulates pro football like APBA does!
Demonstrate a passing situation on a third and long. Witness how line changes are neutralized and how the reduction rule comes into play. Also, used the Locator columns to determine intended receiver.
Demonstrate how to go from standard defense to 6 defensive back (dime) formation. Discuss associated line changes versus the pass and run. Rehash the “reduction” rule and discuss which play results are not affected by line changes.
This is the first of four videos addressing the defensive side of the ball. This video introduces the Goal Line defense. A Goal Line defense can be called anywhere on the field but limits the defensive coach to either S or G alignment. Discussed line changes and risks associated with the Goal Line defense. I did not mention this in the video but the Goal Line defense offsets the line changes associated with a 2TE set or Full House backfield.
Discuss how to insert a third wide receiver into the game to improve your passing attack and which Position Designator Codes can be removed. Demonstrate going from Pro Set to a 3 WR set. Discuss the line changes associated with a called pass or run play from this formation. Also, discussed which play results would not result in a line change.
Discussed which position designator codes are affected by a 2TE set or Full House backfield. Explained line changes associated with these personnel packages for the run and pass. Note: I did not mention that on a called pass play (except a screen pass) that you do not do a line change when the play result is a 13 or 21 through 36 on the QB’s card. Don’t include 13 in counting lines (if your card number is 11, drop to 14). If your line change would take you through 21, use 21 for the result.