This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.
When facing zone defense, Bethel University (MN) OC Colin Duling teaches the Quarterback to manipulate the conflict defender. The responsibility to manipulate the non-conflict defender falls on the receivers.
In the video below, he describes a few scenarios, including a drill and how they practice the concept as a team. Coach Duling uses game film to show how they apply it.
The video is a portion of his Glazier Drive presentation, WR Technique & Drills vs. Zone Coverage.
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Coverage Identification Teaching Points
Identifying Man vs Zone
- Eyes
- Leverage
Objective
- vs Man Coverage = “Create space” to create a throwing window
- vs Zone Coverage = “Find space” to create a throwing window
Zone Coverage
- Identify “conflict defender” through our count system
- Quarterback: manipulate conflict defender’s movements
Shoulders, Eyes, Drop, Pump Fake, Etc - Receiver: Manipulate Non-Conflict Defender’s Movements
Route Stem
Creating Space By Expanding Zones
Movement of Defender’s Hips to Slow Down Break