Defending with a 34 Defense: Cover 2 Run Fits

with Dr. Andrew Fields,
Gonzaga College High School (DC) Defensive Coordinator;
Gonzaga College HS entered the 2020 pre-season as a top 50 ranked school in the nation;
former Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (MD) Offensive Coordinator;
2019 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Champions; ended the season ranked No. 12 in the country;
former Montgomery Blair High School (MD) Head Coach;
former Northwest High School (MD) Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator;
2004 Maryland State Champions at Northwest HS;
has coached six players who have played in the NFL

With teams spreading out more and more, defensive coaches have long scrambled to find a defense that can stay sound against anything an offense can put on the field. From 10 personnel to 22, the diversity of today's offense can be a problem.

The Base 34 defense, at its core, is a simple solution to these problems. Even in the age of the Spread Offense - in fact, perhaps because of the spread offense - the 34 is as popular today as it was 25 years ago. With the ability to play multiple coverages from a 2 high shell, while also fitting the run, it's no wonder Cover 2 is a staple in most defensive coordinators' playbooks.

Join Dr. Andrew Fields as he explores the do's and don'ts of run fits out of Cover 2.

TOPICS INCLUDE

• Run Fit Communication
• Coaching the Force Players
• Coaching the Secondary Run Support Players
• Common Errors and How to Fix Them

30 minutes. 2021.