Football Strategies
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Gun Bunch Formation Breakdown
The Gun Bunch is a 3x1 formation that has a group of three receivers that are clustered tight on the same side of the...
Compression Offense 101
The Compression Offense is a scheme or system that many are using in the football gaming world. In fact, it has taken the country...
Nickel 1-5-5 – Prowl
The Nickel 1-5-5 Prowl replaces two defensive ends with linebackers. Therefore, team's that run the 3-4 as their base defense will use the Nickel...
Types of Football Pass Coverages
Understanding the different types of pass coverages is essential when watching or playing football. In this X's Os Football breakdown we take a look...
Man Coverage Basics
For this X’s O’s Football Strategy breakdown, we take a look at man coverage basics, Cover 0, Cover 1, and Cover 2. We also...
Quick Plays #1: Weak Tight Twins – Vertical Cross
A passing play out of the Weak Tight Twins that we like to attack both man and zone coverage vertically and horizontally is the...
Run Numbering System
Run Numbering System
For most of you, we doubt that you will get to much out of this write up because it applies more to...
Pass Routes 101
In this X’s and O's breakdown breakdown we take a look at some of the more common passing routes that you will find throughout...
Pattern Reading 101
In this X's and O's Football breakdown we take a look into what differences between spot dropping and pattern reading are that defenses used...
More Passing Options For Football Video Games
Operation Sports has posted an article called "More Passing Game Options Needed in EA Football" that we found interesting. The article goes into detail...
Pattern Reading: Receiver Number System
In this breakdown we to want explain how the defense knows how to identify receivers. Please keep in mind, this is based on real...
NCAA 13 Tips: Enhancing Screen Plays
Over the last few years when running HB Slip Screens, the defensive end lined up on the same side as where the screen is...
Defending the Goal Line Slant
Matt Bowen has posted an article in the National Football Post: Inside the Playbook series called "How to Defend the Goal Line Slant Route"....
Gun Bunch Quads Formation Breakdown
The Gun Bunch Quads is an empty backfield formation that has the quarterback line up in the Shotgun. It features a 4x1 alignment with...
A look at 4-3 Under and 4-3 Over
ZAN over at Compete4Ever.com has posted a X’s and O’s football video game tips article that is related to Madden 12 Football. He explains...
46 Bear Formation Breakdown
In this Xs Os Football Strategies breakdown, we take an in-depth look at the 46 Bear defense and how it applies to football video...
How to Beat Cover 3 With Sail Route Concept
Matt Bowen has posted another X's and O's Football Play Breakdown when it comes to the passing game. In this breakdown, he talks about...
Developing An Offensive Philosophy: Building Your Pyramids
This approach is based off Central Connecticut State's offensive pyramid building system. I suggest taking this system a step further, and make a pyramid...
Singleback Formation and Sets
The Singleback (Ace) formation consists of one running back lined up about five to six yards yards behind the quarterback. Most sets found from...
Shotgun Doubles Wk – H Slot Follow
The Shotgun Doubles - H Slot Follow is a high-low pass concept that has the H receiver running a 3 yard slant and he...
