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Create Havoc with Pressure and Hot Drop Coverage

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This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.

Using pressure to create havoc and negative plays requires a sound coverage scheme on the back end.

Pat Ruley, Head Coach Rowan University (NJ) shows the hot drop technique system that he employs.

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When he made the video, Coach Rowan was the Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Susquehanna University (PA).  The entire presentation (2-Under 3-Deep Pressure Coverage out of the 3-4 Defense) is available on Glazier Drive.

Why do they use their havoc pressure system?

🏈 Can play it vs. any look with very few pre-snap adjustments.

🏈 Creates massive opportunity for negative offensive plays.

🏈Creates a distinct mentality on the defense.  We dictate the tempo.

🏈Guarantees 1 on 1 pass rush situations.

🏈 Forces the Quarterback to get rid of the football (1.8 seconds or less)

🏈 Eliminates the issues when running man to man against a mobile QB.

🏈Great compliment to their man pressure because of the passive shell.

🏈 Eliminates legitimate pass concepts.  Relegated to catch, rock, throw, or pocket movement.