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T
he imperatives of secondary play are beneficial
to man and zone concepts. Secondary players
must align according to the offensive formation,
understand where the help is located, and carry out
their assignments.
Proper alignment takes away high percentage
offensive attacks because the secondary player can
position himself within the window of opportunity. For
example, if the No. 1 receiver - aligned closest to the
sideline - has a wide alignment from the core of the
offensive formation, the secondary player should align
inside and vice versa when facing a snug alignment. The
understanding of where the help is located assists in
the execution of assignments and this is done through
effective communication.
Effective communication is essential with any position
group, but it's weighted heavier with secondary players
because not communicating effectively leads to points
for the opposition. Secondary players need quality
repetition to gain an understanding of how, when, and
where to provide run fits.
Diagram 1
Secondary players are primarily responsible for
perimeter runs, and this assignment goes to the
secondary player with the most efficient alignment to
a particular side. For example, in DIAGRAM 1, if a
1
perimeter run play goes to the left side of the defense,
the weak-side linebacker (WS) is in the most efficient
position to provide run support. If the perimeter run
went to the right of the defense, the corner (DB) has the
most efficient alignment to provide support.
Secondary players assigned to run support will
communicate their assignment to the other members
of the secondary by giving a " me " call. When the call is
given from a corner, the interior secondary player has
to provide security for the play-action pass (appears to
be a perimeter run, and converts into a passing play),
and it's the opposite when the " me " call is given by the
interior secondary player. In reference to Diagram 1, if
a perimeter run went left of the defense, the weak-side
linebacker will give the " me " call to the corner, and
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