Football Strategies
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...
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...
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...
Quarters Coverage Part 2: Alerts and Checks
For our second part of Quarters Coverage, we take an in-depth look at Cover 4 Alerts and Checks.
ZORRO
Zorro is a check versus a 2×2...
Attacking Cover 1 (Man Free)
In a typical Cover 1 pass defense (also known as Man Free), one of the safeties will drop to the deep middle of the...
NASCAR Package and Blitz Schemes
A new defense in Madden 13 this year that features four defensive ends on the field at the same time is called the NASCAR”...
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...
Drive Passing Concept
The Drive passing concept made popular by Bill Walsh as a way to get his flanker or "Z" receiver open. The Drive passing concept...
3-4 Predator Formation Breakdown
The 3-4 Predator is a popular defensive formation that many football video game players run. The 3-4 Predator gives the offense a different look...
5-2 Defense Overloads and Stunts
For those of you who like reading about the X's and O's of Football as I do, I am sure you have heard of...
0-1-2 Coverage System
A simple, but yet effective to system teach quarterbacks on all levels how to read pass coverage structure is the 0-1-2 Coverage System. By...
Creating An Illusion On Defense
One of the best ways to create confusion for your opponent while on defense is creating an illusion. Rather it be putting pressure on...
Gun Spread Y-Flex
The Gun Spread Y-Flex is 2x2 formation that utilizes 11 personnel to speed the defense out. A tight end replaces a receiver. The Gun...
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...
Madden 13 Tips: WR/TE Hot Routes For Madden 13
There are a few new changes when it comes to WR/TE hot routes for Madden 13. In this Madden 13 Tips preview, we take...
3-4 Over Breakdown
The 3-4 Over is a defense that has three DL's, four LBs, and four DB's. The defensive line is shifted to the left. The...
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...
Weak Tight Twins
The Weak Tight Twins formation is part of the Weak I sets. It features 21 personnel that places the flanker and split end tight...
Three Pass Routes WRs Must Convert
Here is another X's and O's article by Matt Bowen. In this breakdown, he talkes about about three pass routes that pro receivers must...
Understanding Coverages
Here is an excellent in-depth article that was posted by SmartFootball.com about understanding coverages and attacking them with the passing game. If you haven't...
