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Post by mightyironlion on Nov 27, 2010 8:20:17 GMT -5
How have option coaches tried to counter the "mesh charge" (DE crashes hard at FB but jumps the QB)?
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Post by optionqb on Dec 21, 2010 22:57:16 GMT -5
My understanding is that the angle taken on a mesh charge cannot be the same as the angle taken when he is effectively taking the B-back. It can be a difficult read to master, but an experienced option-qb should generally give if the DT does not take an angle that is practically parallel to the LOS. During a mesh charge, a DT must take an angle that is much more "upfield" if he is to effectivle take the QB. It is dangerous for him not to do so, because some other defender (ussually a LB) is typically switching assignments to take the B-back on the dive. If the DT mesh charges with a poor angle and misses the qb (who mistakenly keeps), then the potential for a big gain is greater.
One answer is to drill your QB on the different angle of approach on a mesh charge versus angle of approach taken on true dive-responsibility.
Another possible answer is to call zone dives with relative frequency. Obviously, #1 is being blocked in these circumstances. This tends to make #1 focus more on shedding the potential blocker than on quickly moving towards the mesh-point to confuse the QB.
Yet another answer is to frequently call speed options (or counter speed-options) where #1 is intentionally blocked as well. Having a mesh charge called on these types of plays is particularly risky for the defense because the natural inclination of the LB is to stay inside for his primary B-back responsibility. This makes sealing him inside easier.
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Post by dtrussel on Jun 19, 2011 18:02:54 GMT -5
First of all, Optionqb was right that you have to teach it, rep it, and get the QB to understand it as a give read... It is tough, but it can be done.
If a team is mesh charging often, then you must have an answer for it.
1. Cowboy - On Cowboy, the B-back widens on his third step and blocks #1 (the dive key on IV) and everything else stays the same (automatic pull).
2. Solid - On Solid, the tackle reaches #1. The b-back widens on his third step and blocks the Mike linebacker. Everything else stays the same (automatic pull).
3. Outside veer - On outside veer, the slotback down blocks #1, the quarterback reads #2 for dive (almost always a give), B-back looks to hit wider after receiving the ball. Perimeter blocking rules may or may not need to change.
4. Zone dive - On zone dive, the tackle and slot double team #1 into the Mike. This is an automatic give.
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