Cover 3 match Quarterback Training To Improve Your Reads
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What is Cover 3 Match? Defenses Use it to Help with the Run and Play the Verticals. QB's Need to Know It! (Fans will Love this too!)
Got a great viewer question today on something I've been meaning to do for a long time. Now, today we're talking about three match, we're going to look at the concept, we're going to look at how it plays versus two by two and three by one, where to check out college game film, we're going to talk about the nuance, and we're just gonna dive inGot a great viewer question today on something I've been meaning to do for a long time. Now, today we're talking about three match, we're going to look at the concept, we're going to look at how it plays versus two by two and three by one, where to check out college game film, we're going to talk about the nuance, and we're just gonna dive in.
Video Courtesy of Cal Football
Very simply, three matches a concept as legend has it that Nick Saban came up with when he was working in the NFL, because they lost three games to Pittsburgh. And so he's trying to figure out a way that he could spin to a single high safety and have better run support to stop the running game for Pittsburgh and not get torched by verticals up the field. And so originally, three match was pattern match in terms of defense, so three pattern match. And what they're trying to do is essentially take out those vertical routes by the twos in two by two, and by the by number two and three and a three by one. So that way, you can stop the vertical game, but still support the run with those players down low in the box. Since that time, a lot of college teams have spun different variations of three match off and they've changed the coverage. When run properly on vertical routes. It looks like cover one. And when you're watching film, sometimes you say that's cover one, it's cover three can't tell a difference. Well, that's probably three match. And so let's dive into the film. I'll take a look at a diagram. First I'll show you what three match is all about. And then we'll hit the college game film. And we'll talk about the nuance of it. And I'll show you a little difference in the diagram what some college teams have done to change it up and actually bring some pressure with it.
For these diagrams and a great article on 3 match check out this link:
blogs.usafootball.com/blog/72...
Two by two, three match great diagram here from Pat's pulpit, and I'll put a link down below. So you can check it out, they got a great article on three match. But these guys are deep thirds player by nature of the call. So standard cover three rules in terms of that. Now, if their player goes vertical, they become man players. And that's normal for cover three, when a guy comes into your zone, you would be on top of them. Any zone converts demand eventually with the guy in your zone. So they get vertical converts to zone. The difference in three match is that the hook flat players strong safety in this case and nickel in this case, rather than just buzzing to a zone right now, if their player releases vertically, they're going to lock onto that match that pattern and run with the vertical route a lock in run vertical, they do it on an outside hip, so they're looking into the ball, it does two things for you A, it forces that route closer to the safety so that the safety has a shorter length of field to cover in the middle of field. That's number one. Number two, it makes it so they can play the ball looking outside. And so they're looking at the quarterback playing like a receiver. So it's a great scheme to stop 4 verticals. As I said, the concept was so that you get the extra box player down low now you have a seven man box and you can defend the run better, but teams were killing single high safety with 4 verticals in this case. When you run with the verticals a quarterback has to make a perfect throw. Now, if these players don't go vertical inside of five yards with the original rule, then the safety will then just buzz the flat if this player runs a shallow this nickle defender will then be your flat buzz defender and you're good to go. Just play straight cover 3.
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Ive searched high and low on 3 match and must say this some of the best information on the internet.
@EliteAthletesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hector!
Mable rules (strong secondary rotation) Corner - Midpoint Nickel - Flat, relate to the final #1 Strong safety - Curl, relate to the final #2 Trips side LB- #3 up and back, take #3 through on weak flow, robot on strong flow Free Safety - Middle Field Safety Now... If its weak flow we have to handle shallows going to the weak side cause we are in man to man... If the pre snap #1 runs the shallow the flat defender takes it If the pre snap #2 runs the shallow the curl defender takes it If the pre snap #3 runs the shallow the trips side backer takes it Whether its 2x2 and we are playing Match we need to know what the runningback is doing or its trips and we are in Mable or Skate we need to know what the RB is doing...
Glad I can help. Working with a couple of college coaches on new ideas so stay tuned!
This was very well explained thank you very much
Great stuff coach
Excellent break down
@EliteAthletesTV
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I was wondering do you have some 3 match install or breakdowns for 3-4
Great stuff!
@EliteAthletesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric!
@edglass6
3 жыл бұрын
@@EliteAthletesTV you’re welcome. Been coaching high school for awhile and am always looking for a new explanation or wrinkle...as we all are I would think. Found your channel and love it.
Great video! I just found you on KZread, and I’ll be checking out a lot more of your videos. Do you think you can make a video, or many videos, on what routes defeat certain coverages?
@EliteAthletesTV
2 жыл бұрын
I usually add some of that when I diagram coverages.
@mn4181-2
2 жыл бұрын
@@EliteAthletesTV Alright. I'll be looking at those specific videos in the future.
@EliteAthletesTV
2 жыл бұрын
@@mn4181-2 excellent. Keep coming with questions! Happy to make videos for great questions.
Hey, thanks for this. Just wondering what you would play against it. Playaction to freeze the def on #2 ?
@EliteAthletesTV
2 жыл бұрын
Sail with #2 vertical forces OLB to run vertical with him and flat is clean. 3 level vertical flood and over routes are great. Can also play against the man techniques if you feel you have matchups.
Im a second year DC how do you adjust out of motion to bring pressure.
What if Y receiver runs left behind the defensive linemen and F runs a stick route behind the two linebackers?
Good stuff !
@EliteAthletesTV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Hey man I’m having trouble being able to find my open receivers and trying to pay attention to the defense and how they move. Do you have any tips for trying to go down the line of your receivers or how to see the defense but still able to focus on your receivers
@Virgilwontargue
Жыл бұрын
Hey bro so In pre snap is when you wanna take the time to analyze the Defense- the line , the line backers ( identify the mike ) , the secondary ( see what the coverage is ). While you walk up to the line look at down marker real quick the look down the line from low to high ( line, LBs, Dbs ) Your footwork is what will help you get in rhythm with your wide outs. Going through your progression just takes getting used to so practice it ya know ? Like when your dropping back and you see 1 isn’t open, hitch up to your 2nd read, then if 2 isn’t open then hitch up to your 3rd read and then to your running back. Sometimes tho you’ll have to dump it your running back on the swing or your hot read because of the pressure on the pocket. Playing Q you need to be able to move up back left and right in the pocket because you it’s your pocket bro your the master of that mf so you gotta get comfortable FEELING the rush. that’s why pre snap helps because if you need yo alert a backer who is blitzing so your line picks him up or weather you just see a rushed on the edge that lets you know you gotta get this one out faster you have the time to. Because during the play you can’t afford to look at the blitz coming at you your eyes need to be down field so you can see the holes you need to throw into. It’s okay boss sometimes your gonna get fucking drilled but you’ll be okay and you’ll know when to stand in there and take the hit or when to avoid the rush and hitch to your 2nd read. Just remember Pre snap - take in everything, check the down and time, see the defense and decipher their coverage and blitzes, check line protection or change play if need be. Find the wide out you think will be open (typically this is the primary read on the play but not always )find the wide out that you’ll need to hitch up to invade 1 is covered. ( and take 3 deep breaths before each play it will help you calm your nerves ) During the play - no wasted footwork. Be in Rhythm with your wide outs routes so make your drop a drop that helps you sometimes it will be quick game so a quick step or sometimes you’ll need to take a 5 step drop to give the play time to develop. Don’t hold the ball to long after 1 hitch if you haven’t thrown the. Ball you need to started moving up or out the pocket. Either pass it or call your own number and run or just throw it away but make sure you’re outside the tackle box don’t wanna get and Intentional ground flag. Idk how old you are but if you want to play football in college just keep working hard and practicing your mechanics like dropping back so do. 3 , 5 , 7 step and you’ll want to practice moving in the pocket like taking a drop and getting comfortable being in the pocket and learn how to establish yourself with posture and footwork.
@lure2424
Жыл бұрын
@@Virgilwontargue thank you man I was 15 prolly when I wrote this and I was struggling to be qb 2 at my highschool on my jv team as a freshman and as a sophomore I was dropped from the position as 2 incoming freshman’s were better now I’m 16 and going into my junior year and I am probably gonna quit because they played me at linebacker and I am not physically built for that position. My biggest problem was side arming the ball. I had way more strength then the other quarter backs but my mechanics were bad. But this makes sense I was throwing the ball abt 40 yards with it only being my first year ever playing football. I started in HS and wasn’t taught any mechanics. It sucks because I loved the position but I don’t think I will be playing football anymoee
@Virgilwontargue
Жыл бұрын
@@lure2424 eh life goes on little brother wether or not you keep playing just know you can do whatever you tell yourself that you can. I hated playing defense in HS so I get it bro trust me. My freshman year I got moved to wr cus I sucked at qb but everyday I worked to get better at it and by the time senior year came I was ready. I only played varsity one year lol but it was enough to get looks. If you wanna stay at Q you gotta train a lot a lot because the other Qs been playing qb since age 4 so it’s a lot of lost time you gotta make up for. If you don’t or do continue sports just remember a lot of us wish we woulda let our ego go and just played because it will take you farther. Go into coding, cyber security or computer science bro by the time your my age you’ll have way more money than all of them hahaha.
You’re making me realize how little I was ever taught in high school 😂
Would you run 3 match the same way if they are 2x2 and motion into 3x1. Is it the same rules or does it change
@mjciavola
Жыл бұрын
The video demonstrated a 3 x 1 variation, no?
Question so if all the routes are underneath does the lb have curl to flat, and does the bailing corners forget the vertical 3rd and just come up or buzz up? Would it be something like a banjo call?
@mjciavola
Жыл бұрын
A good defense isn't going to bail to empty space. If all routes are underneath, the deep zone players will come up looking for work.
@Arab2020
Жыл бұрын
@@mjciavola yes sir
Is 3 match a good defense for 7vs7?
When the RB is fast to the flats the defense will play flood rules to that side of the field... In this particular play with #2 vertical in conjunction with the RB Fast to the flat the Strong Safety would use what is called a sail technique and zone turn getting depth and width splitting the flat from the top down Flood rules Corner plays midpoint Strong Safety plays the flat, relating to the final #1 Strong side hook pushes to the curl, relating to the final #2 Weak hook pushes to the hole and has #3 up and back/take #3 through On the backside their Match rules stay the same Hooks will not take the RB when he is fast to the flat...
How can get in contact with you, what’s your email address. I’m a quarterback coach for youth level 12 to 13 years old