Create Havoc with Pressure and Hot Drop Coverage - Pat Ruley

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. 

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.

 

 

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