Inside the Playbook: Minnesota's Use of TEs to Attack the Hole

I have already said that there is good rugby in the offensive system. Minnesota, since Maxx Williams, continues to use TE/H-Backs/FB in a variety of ways using related keywords. In Michigan, a team that played primarily at 1 cover used the H-Back space to attack what they called defensive "holes" in the very deep safety of the midfield. The hole, mainly associated with coverage group 2, is empty before the security level (especially between two security levels) and after the LB level. Let's take a look at how Minnesota attacked this space and how it was designed with its amenities.

Heavy Workers - Separate TE

Minnesota has only 22 employees (2-TE and 2-RB) and only 1 WR. This forced Michigan to stay on at least a 4–3 baseline defense, but the better defense went 4–4, further limiting their options. When the pumpkins broke the trunk, two heavy trucks were sent to the camp, another to the border and BP (May) to the border. Minnesota then moves WR from the border to zone no. 3.

Defensive reaction

The duty of the defense to walk 4-3 limits the defense's options in this game. Here the defense has five options.    

1. Rotate the CB box inward.
2. Disable Security
3. Turn on traffic and let WR follow the CB boundary formation.
4. Exit from LB
5. Go to the Zone

Some of these options overlap; Everyone has weaknesses.

Let's start with the first option. The brothers love to play outdoors; This is the place where you used to play racing, where your eyes are open, where the public just attack you. It's also where the catcher has a lot of work to do because the defender covers most of the field. Crossing to CB requires another defender to protect that space, safety or LB. Moving the VR to position #3 with a delay means that the CB must be connected to safety or the LR must reach an outsider too late when moving from the inside; Risk of security setting failure and risk of communication failure.

It overlaps with the second article above. Most likely, the title has already given up cover #2; Otherwise, here is a new product just for you! But you're offering cover by giving up security. The outer shield (either unknown space LB or large CB) has no superior support. Another option is to set up a border guard to help or cover the WR while crossing the camp. None of these things are better. Bringing the safety console into an extreme one-on-one situation with a great player; There is also security in regards to WR in the slot (strong coverage) and none of them go deep or have high security protection, but it still leaves you with compatibility issues (up to the limit, #1 in the field nothing on it, LB in space or above #2 OR cover WR).

This is what it means to emphasize safety in the field.

And then there is the issue of border security.

The third option is to do away with the opposition from Michigan, and this is another benefit of greater mobility. Moving on to the basics, the cover shows. You now have a CB locksmith in your WR and head to the other side of the field. This creates a lot of dirt roads and is a very difficult cover for the CB. Similarly, an unconventional limit is given to another player to protect the player. LB (although there are guards at the top, but can limit roadside assistance or force the defense to play in an area with 5 defenders) or push guards to the border of the island.

The fourth option is explained in some of them. You can cover no. 2 and n. 3 with LB, but this will take two defenders out of the zone (leaving you with five locks and two ball carriers) and you will still see LB compete against WR. Yes, the overlay is useful, but the backup doesn't work; And usually MIKE (usually the worst LB cover) has to cover number 3.

Up to the area it works, but your hand is on the point (usually with a WR move). You will lose the tight coverage you want and still be forced to try to cover LB faster than your peers.

How it works in Minnesota

So look, at first Minnesota was in a quandary about how they wanted to play Michigan. Michigan pushed both SBs aside, moving LB above #1. 2 (leaving a field guard to help on top) and putting MIKE high between # 3 and attacking EMOL. MIKE took part in the vote and the cover was shown. Minnesota is in a hole.

The Minnesota WR is faster than the 6 I mentioned (bolted line, single line, maybe an alternative but I doubt it). Slip into the corner (exit) and then onto the field directly into the hole in the defense, from the LB (which are on the line between the defenders) and in front of the safe. The lemon climbs at a light speed.

H-back in block-back position

The name "Block" (BB) comes from the old winger only to distinguish the player's position from a winger (especially outside of LOS TE or OT) or midfielder (usually in the middle of the defense - hence the name - and compensation). The rear lockout lines are directly behind OL, between OT and OG, in line. As the term suggests, they can be used to lock down through or outside of the VOC, often hiding it behind a large screen. game direction). They are rarely used in later games other than in the backseat, as their position makes it difficult to maintain a straight line.

How it works in Minnesota

Minnesota's leading inland zone loves to apply. Positioning BB puts FB in position before RB enters the hole he is trying to attack. So this is a good place to get the ball rolling.

For this reason, it's a great place to launch the game. By putting him in the position of BB, LB draws him into a serious ongoing conflict. While OLL isn't hard to sell, Old Testament still forces existing DE and OG to move inside in the inside guard and, combined with FBB's full speed in LB, sells enough to force Elba. React immediately to prevent running.

This reaction in the race allows the WB to slide down the block and control the so-called "Bender" road (which usually starts from the entrance, but serves the same purpose). Includes a return trip and a gap in the defense. He can do this by removing a layer or pillar, adjusting the path for further digging, or running up to a defensive hole and placing it. The ball was thrown before the receiver's interception and the attack was favorable in position and slant, forcing Elbin into serious conflict.

summary

I like to move players because it keeps the defenders constantly thinking. It also provides ways to take advantage of how defense mechanisms typically develop and how they respond. Both of these shows are examples of the Minnesota team doing the same. This is something you see more and more in football today and Minnesota is still the key to being a "strong team" but still has a defensive focus in the game.