Even though Nick Saban is no longer coaching in college football, his defensive systems and language are everywhere, and have even made their way down to the high school level.
Coach Dante Bartee, a defensive analyst now working at Oregon under Dan Lanning, put together an incredibly in-depth explanation of all the most common man coverages, match coverages, techniques and checks in The Multiple 4-2-5 Defense: The Complete Series,
This comprehensive video series covers six in-depth clinic sessions, and equips you with the tools to build a dynamic defensive package that disrupts offensive rhythm and counters modern spread schemes.
What’s Included:
- Part 1: Overview and Philosophy of the 4-2-5
- Part 2: MOFC Zone Match Coverage
- Part 3: Match Coverage Teach Tape
- Part 4: Teaching Man Coverage
- Part 5: Split Field Coverage
- Part 6: Game Planning
Run Time Approximately 4 Hours 26 Minutes
Part 1 - Overview and Philosophy of the 4-2-5
Topics covered include:
- Why we play the 4-2-5
- Field & Boundary Defense
- Handling Motion
- Coverage Shells out of the 4-2-5
- And more!
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Part 2 - MOFC Zone Match Coverage with the 4-2-5
Topics covered include:
- "FIST", "MOD", and "Seam-Curl-Flat" Coverages
- Defending the RPO
- Playing Match
- "Robot Y Shallow" and taking away crossing routes
- And more!
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Part 3 - Match Coverage Teach Tape from the 4-2-5
Topics covered include:
- Defending 3x1 Formations and Concepts
- "Skate" Coverage
- "Mable" Coverage
- Handling the RPO out of 3x1
- And more!
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Part 4 - Teaching Man Coverage from the 4-2-5
Topics covered include:
- Playing "Skinny" tag coverage
- "1 Rat"
- "1 Funnel"
- "1 Key"
- And more!
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Part 5 - Split Field Coverage from the 4-2-5
Topics covered include:
- Man-Match Quarters Principles
- Deep Half Principles
- "Cone" & "Connie" Coverages
- "Stubby"
- And more!
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Part 6 - Game Planning out of the 4-2-5
Topics covered include:
- "Setting the Bubble"
- "Ram & Lion"
- Putting the game plan into action from the 4-2-5
- And more!
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FAQ 1: What are the benefits of the 4-2-5 Defense?
A: The Multiple 4-2-5 Defense: The Complete Series equips defensive coordinators with valuable strategies for countering the spread offense. This comprehensive video series explores different coverage schemes, including quarters coverage and zone coverage, to effectively neutralize the spread offense's passing and rushing threats. By analyzing play diagrams and expert insights, coaches gain a deep understanding of how to utilize the defensive line, linebackers, and defensive backs to disrupt the offensive rhythm. Whether it's countering an additional blocker or containing offensive tackles, this series offers advanced guidance for successfully defending against the spread offense.