Episode Details

Defending the Flexbone doesn't require installing a gimmick defense it requires trusting your base run fits and understanding how they account for the dive, quarterback, and pitch. Joe Daniel and Daniel Chamberlain break down how the Umbrella run fit system handles the triple option, what to look for when game planning a Flexbone team, and how to dictate option reads based on personnel and tendencies. Coaches will learn how to keep the plan simple, identify the player they can't allow to beat them, and make smart in-game adjustments without abandoning the defense their players execute best.

• 5:17 - Understanding the Flexbone Offense
• 9:15 - Flexbone Formation and Personnel Alignment
• 11:30 - Flexbone Base Plays and Concepts
• 14:01 - Why Your Base Defense Stops the Flexbone
• 15:20 - Fitting the Umbrella Defense to the Flexbone
• 20:07 - How Run Fits Handle All Option Offenses
• 22:46 - Avoiding Gimmick Defenses Against Triple Option
• 35:53 - Game Planning for the Flexbone
• 44:39 - Stopping the Flexbone Star Player
• 49:32 - In Game Adjustments Against the Flexbone

Step 1: Build Your Defense Around Umbrella Run Fits Start with a run fit system that accounts for the dive, quarterback and pitch without changing your defense for the Flexbone. Every defender needs a consistent spill, force, alley or stay in coverage responsibility. READ: Coach the Umbrella Principle to Get Perfect Run Fits for Your Defense Step 2: Understand How Your Base Defense Handles Option Football Learn how the same run fits handle different forms of option football. Instead of installing a special Flexbone defense, understand how your existing responsibilities account for the dive, quarterback and pitch phases of the option. LISTEN: How to Defend the Spread Option Offense | FBCP S21E07 Step 3: Keep the Corner Out of the Run Fit Maintain a stay in coverage defender so the offense cannot use play action when the defense becomes overly aggressive against the option. Let the Free Safety attack the run while the Corner protects against the explosive pass. READ: How to Coach Football's Cover 3 Defense Step 4: Prepare Your Players to Execute Their Fits Turn the run fit responsibilities