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Thanks for your reply. I think the mixing up thing might work. I'm a little concerned with M2M when a qb can run.

QB able to run definitely puts a twist on things.  If you can send a rusher, that person's sole responsibility would be to contain the QB, not over pursue.

I'm a big advocate of mixing things up on defense.  We have audibles for our defense and call them out once we see the offensive formation.  Everything from sending different rushers, more than one rusher, no rushers, switching looks, etc. Sending a rusher from the same spot each time or staying with the same look makes it too easy for an offensive coach to find exploits.

As a side note, I think it's a mistake for a league to allow the QB to run with the exception of 5-6 yr olds.  With 12-15 yr olds, it's too easy to send everyone deep, pump fake and let the QB take off running.

We do the send receivers out then let qb run.


I like the ideal of a free rusher at all time, what would be a good defense zone formation againts a pass happy team. QB not real fast but if given time can pick apart a team if given time.  I was thinking  3:2  with rusher at all times.

They really can't throw deep on us beuse of my speed guy but will do dump off passes or 10-15 yards passes. Curious if Man to man would work?Thanks

Congrats on your "almost" win, if that team has blowing people out and you came within 2 pts, you're doing something right.

I would choose M2M over zone if I had the skill set to pull it off.  I've always had weaker kids on my teams because we play in a rec league, no try outs.  Zone was a way to "cover the sins" of my weaker players.  One option is to mix it up, have an audible for M2M and make sure your best players are covering their best receivers.

Thanks for your reply. I think the mixing up thing might work. I'm a little concerned with M2M when a qb can run.