(You have 20 seconds to Scope, Analyze and Decide from Huddle to Snap)
Respect is Not Given, it’s Earned
6-Point Quarterback Operating System
Prior to the snap, the Quarterback has 20 seconds to scope, analyze and decide what the defense is giving them. Here’s a quick run down on what the QB needs to determine within seconds before the snap on a passing play.
6-Point Quarterback Operating System Checklist
| 1 | Down and Distance – (Dictates the Play Call and Cadence) |
| 2 | Middle of the Field Open or Closed (How Many Safeties – Cover 1/3 or 2/4 or Match) |
| 3 | Stairs and Cushions – Take What They Give You – Always look for the Shortest Throw |
| 4 | Box Call – Protection Call – Identify the MIKE LB – Lookout for a 7-Up Call |
| 5 | Blitz Snitch? Is The Free Safety Down Low? Any Creepy Crawlers at the LOS? |
| 6 | Pick A Side & Live With Your Decision! |
Middle of Field Closed
Middle of Field Open
Stair Case and Cushions
Box Call – Protection Call (Identify The Mike LB)
Blitz Snitch – Is the F/S Down Low or Out of Place?
Pick a Side and Live with the Decision
Coverage Weakness & Beaters
| COVERAGES WEAKNESS | |
| COVER 1 | Vertical and Horizontal Game – Look For The Best Matchup and Cushions |
| COVER 2 | Run and Quick/Screen Game – Take Advantage of Space and Numbers |
| COVER 3 | Seams and MOF – Hit the Seams before 14 Yards |
| COVER 4 | Quick Game and Screens – Normally Seen Before a Half or End of Game |
| MATCH | Run and Quick/Screen Game – Nickle and Dime Them & Be Patient |
| COVERAGE BEATERS | |
| COVER 1 | Verticals, Corners and Mesh (Rub Routes) |
| COVER 2 | Counters, Outside Zones, Slants, Hooks, WR Screens |
| COVER 3 | Curl Flats, Smash, Digg Routes |
| COVER 4 | Slants, Hooks, Screens (WR or TB) |
| MATCH | Slants, Hooks, Screens (WR or TB) |
Box Call – Protection Call – Identify the Mike LB
Fronts Recognitions
Coverage Recognition (Strength & Weaknesses)
| Types of Fronts | |
| What is a 3-4 Defense? | 3 Defensive Lineman & 4 LBS – More LB’s Outside Bubble Gaps in the Box |
| What is a 4-3 Defense? | 4 Defensive Lineman & 3 LBS – Less LB’s to the Outside |
| What is a 5-2 Defense? | 5 Defensive Lineman & 2 LBS – Outside – Called a “BEAR FRONT” |
| Double Dogs | Both Defensive Tackles are lined up in both A Gaps – Double Dogs |
| Eagle Front | Eagle front is when 3 defensive linemen in a 3-4 defense are lined up inside the Tackles. |
| 1-Tech | Normally DT lined up Inside shoulder of the Offensive Guard |
| 2-Tech | Normally DT lined up head-to-head with Offensive Guard |
| 3-Tech | Normally DT lined up on outside shoulder of the Offensive Guard |
