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If you've been reading me for a while, you've noted that I'm a big fan of switch concepts. I like them for quite a few reasons: They force the defense to define their coverage They force the defense to define their leverage They help attack defenses from a variety of positions/places They can naturally alter the timing of pass plays (thus effecting the coverage defenders reactions to routes)  They can naturally alter the depth of route concepts (this maintains the route timing but moves it shorter) They can change the coverage's technique by altering the reception area and providing a moving target laterally and vertically to hinder the defender's "position maintenance" They naturally "rub" defenders in man coverage They tend to force pre- and post-snap communication and consistent eye discipline They force defenders to move within their zones to effectively play coverage in a zone scheme They can make it more difficult to jam rece...

Stack and bunch formations combined with triangle concepts can provide quick and easy reads within the conjestion of red zone offense. In this article, we look at numerous ways an offense can use these concepts in the pass game to pick up the final yards to put the ball into the end zone. Outside of the QB draw, inverted veer, zone read, or other backside plays (throw backs included), let's look at some other concepts that Michigan has run from bunch/stack formations near the goal line while utilizing a triangle concept. Triangle Concept Go to any football website, and most likely you'll find something about the triangle passing concept . Chris Brown (Smart Football) describes the concept very well (though, when he gets into specifics, he discusses a different play that utilizes the triangle scheme). The insight behind the triangle is that the horizontal and the vertical stretch are combined to create a single straightforward read for the quarterback that provides answ...

Last time we looked at the theory of the 2 point conversion, triangle concept. In this part we will go deeper and figure out why it wasn't successful and what were some other potential plays for Michigan to run out of the same formation. Video Recap How OSU Stopped It *     *     *     *     *     *     * Alright, now let's look at the coverage. This is your standard cover 2. A triangle concept should work perfectly. But, OSU does roll the backside safety. He takes the slant route. Open field is between levels for the Z-receiver, so he has to get upfield of the CB and then work outside. The CB though, does a nice job (in the context of this play, I'll explain more later), to get his arms out and really re-direct Gallon. This CB has outside leverage and inside help, his goal is to tighten that window by redirecting the receiver inside, and typically, if he does that, it will help him and the defense in coverag...