Alright so I'm coaching the defense for a 5 on 5 (11-14 age). I've read many of the posts and I think I like what the 2-1-2 has to offer as a base defense, with a quick swith to a 2-3 or 3-2 depending on what the offense is doing. I guess my question is: we cannot rush the QB until a 5 count, should the middle linebacker position scoot up a few yards to play the run initially and then shadow the QB before rushing?
I'm coaching the defense for a 5 on 5 11-14 team (rush on 5, no qb sneak). Any pointers on different defenses that would be effective in different situations (i.e. fast qb, goal line.) Thanks, for the help guys.