DBL Mug Defense

Table Of Contents

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Introduction
Base Defenses
Coverage Counters
Formation Specific Coverages
Run & Redzone Defense

Intro

Introduction
Must Watch
Switch Stick Guide
Must Watch
Keys
  1. 49ers PB
  2. Auto Flip On, Base Align Off
  3. We want Speed At DT & DE
  4. See Audibles inside the video
  5. Learn Switch Stick (Must do this)
Keys
  1. Switch Stick is the most game changing, skill gap thing on Defense right now
  2. Spend time learning this
Keys
Keys
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Base Defenses

Mid Blitz
Blitz Set Up
Set Up
  1. Slant Defensive Line Inside 2x
  2. User Defensive End on TE Side
  3. Zone Out User
Set Up
  1. Slant Defensive Line Inside 2x
  2. User Defensive End on TE Side
  3. Zone Out User
Mid Blitz
BEATS:
Tips:
This set up focuses on how to get the Blitz to Scream. Typically, you will need to make adjustments after this set up to maximize your Coverage
Mid Blitz
Man Coverage Set Up
Set Up
  1. Slant Defensive Line Inside 2x
  2. User DE & Zone Out
  3. Press Coverage
  4. Deep Half Strong Side Safety
  5. Replace the Strong Safety's Man, with the player previously manned up to him
Set Up
  1. Slant Defensive Line Inside 2x
  2. User DE & Zone Out
  3. Press Coverage
  4. Deep Half Strong Side Safety
  5. Replace the Strong Safety's Man, with the player previously manned up to him
Mid Blitz
BEATS:
Tips:
This is creating a "Press Man" style of Blitz, while giving us help overtop. Use this as a Basic M2M Shell, which will cause a lot of opponents to struggle to move the ball.
Nickel Dog 3
Base Zone Set Up
Set Up
  1. Show Blitz
  2. Crash Defensive Line Down 2x
  3. Curl Flat Slot CB
  4. Curl Flat Weak Side Safety
  5. Shade Underneath
Set Up
  1. Show Blitz
  2. Crash Defensive Line Down 2x
  3. Curl Flat Slot CB
  4. Curl Flat Weak Side Safety
  5. Shade Underneath
Nickel Dog 3
BEATS:
Tips:
This Set Up is great for anyone who just wants to learn one Coverage, and sit in it. Simple to do, and effective in Coverage

Coverage Counters

LB Blitz 3 (1)
Coverage Counter 1
Set Up
  1. Shade Coverage Underneath
  2. Man Up Blitzing LB to TE
  3. Contain
Set Up
  1. Shade Coverage Underneath
  2. Man Up Blitzing LB to TE
  3. Contain
LB Blitz 3 (1)
BEATS:
Tips:
This is a great Counter to our Blitzes. Basic Coverage, but this allows us to Counter people who are blocking our Blitz by Half Sliding, or Spamming Roll Outs on us.
LB Blitz 3 (2)
Coverage Counter 2
Set Up
  1. Inside Quarter Both Safeties
  2. Hard Flat LB Opposite Of The Slot Corner
  3. Shade Coverage Underneath
  4. Contain
  5. Zone Out Other LB & User As Shown
Set Up
  1. Inside Quarter Both Safeties
  2. Hard Flat LB Opposite Of The Slot Corner
  3. Shade Coverage Underneath
  4. Contain
  5. Zone Out Other LB & User As Shown
LB Blitz 3 (2)
BEATS:
Tips:
This serves as a great Counter to anyone who's picking up our Mid Blitz by "Half Sliding". This will allow for our Contains to come in free, while also having a good, basic Coverage behind us

Formation Specific Coverages

This is an Advanced Section. To learn more about Defending META Formations, check out this guide HERE

Trips Coverages
Mid Blitz Set Up
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz
  2. Press Coverage
  3. Shade Coverage Outside
  4. Deep Half Safety On Trips Side
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz
  2. Press Coverage
  3. Shade Coverage Outside
  4. Deep Half Safety On Trips Side
Trips Coverages
BEATS:
Tips:
This is a Base Coverage Shell for Trips TE. The big things to look out for here are the Corner from the TE, and the quick Drag from the TE
Tight Formations
Nickel Dog 3 Buzz
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz
  2. Show Blitz
  3. Man Up Slot CB to Slot WR
  4. Man Up User To TE
  5. Deep Half Safeties
  6. Soft Squat Outside Corners
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz
  2. Show Blitz
  3. Man Up Slot CB to Slot WR
  4. Man Up User To TE
  5. Deep Half Safeties
  6. Soft Squat Outside Corners
Tight Formations
BEATS:
Tips:
This is a Basic Shell specific for "Tight" Formations. Keep in mind, most Tight Sets are looking to attack with Corner Routes, or up the Seams. Our C4 Quarters from above is also great here.
Bunch Formations
Nickel Dog 3 Buzz
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz
  2. Show Blitz
  3. Man Up MLB To TE
  4. Curl Flat Slot CB
  5. Curl Flat Weak Side Safety
  6. Contain
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz
  2. Show Blitz
  3. Man Up MLB To TE
  4. Curl Flat Slot CB
  5. Curl Flat Weak Side Safety
  6. Contain
Bunch Formations
BEATS:
Tips:
This defense is specific for Bunch. Keep in mind, this should work WITH our other Set Ups, not be our only Coverage vs Bunch.

Run & Redzone Defense

Run Defense
DBL Mug Mid Blitz
Set Up
  1. Spread Defensive Line
  2. Use any Base Set Up
Set Up
  1. Spread Defensive Line
  2. Use any Base Set Up
Run Defense
BEATS:
Tips:
This Defense is optimized for Run D, with that being said, Double Mug as a whole does solid vs most runs. Look to Loop vs Outside Zone runs
Redzone Defense 1
DBL Mug Mid Blitz
Set Up
  1. User Safety Manned Up To HB
  2. Press Coverage
  3. Shade Underneath
  4. Put Both Defensive Ends into Curl Flats
Set Up
  1. User Safety Manned Up To HB
  2. Press Coverage
  3. Shade Underneath
  4. Put Both Defensive Ends into Curl Flats
Redzone Defense 1
BEATS:
Tips:
This is an AGGRESSIVE Redzone Defense. This looks to create a turnover in the most important part of the field.
Redzone Defense 2
52 | Fire Zone
Set Up
  • Formation: 52
  • Play: Fire Zone
  1. Spread Defensive Line
  2. Blitz All LBs
  3. Put Both Safeties In Hook Curls
  4. User Safety
Set Up
  • Formation: 52
  • Play: Fire Zone
  1. Spread Defensive Line
  2. Blitz All LBs
  3. Put Both Safeties In Hook Curls
  4. User Safety
Redzone Defense 2
BEATS:
Tips:
Mtn Y Post 1
Everything Beater
Mtn Y Post 3
Everything Beater
Mtn Y Post 4
Everything Beater
Motion Cross Post 1
Bunch X Nasty - Man Beater
Set Up
  • Custom Stem Middle WR Down
  • Slant Inside WR
  • Block HB / Set Up Blocking (Optional: Use "?mBlocking" in Discord to see specific blocking set ups!)
Set Up
  1. Custom Stem Slot WR Down
  2. Slant Inside WR
  3. Set up Blocking as needed
Mtn Y Post 1
BEATS: Everything
Tips:
The best "Power Play" in Madden 25. Don't be afraid to call this 7+ times a game.
Set Up
  • Stem Middle WR Down
  • Streak HB
Set Up
  1. Stem Middle WR Down
  2. Streak HB
Mtn Y Post 3
BEATS: Everything
Tips:
Great play to use Over & Over. Force them to adjust to the motion, look for Return, HB Streak, and Post.
Set Up
  • Streak Middle WR
  • Out Route & Custom Stem Up Outside WR
  • Drag TE
  • Streak HB
  • This play includes a concept that can be applied to a TON of other plays (Streak, Stemmed Out)
Set Up
  1. Streak Middle WR
  2. Drag TE
  3. Streak HB
  4. Out & Custom Stem Up Outside WR (15 Yards)
Mtn Y Post 4
BEATS: Everything
Tips:
Great play vs both Man Coverage & Zone Coverage. Force them to adjust to the Motion, and look for TE Quick, then HB, then Deep Out
Set Up
  • Have your Bunch to the "Wide Side"
  • Streak ISO WR
  • Block HB
  • Drag TE (Optional)
  • Post Point WR (Optional)
Set Up
  1. Streak Iso WR
  2. Block HB
  3. Drag TE (Optional)
  4. Post & Stem Down Point WR (Optional)
Motion Cross Post 1
BEATS: Man
Tips:
Great vs Man Coverage, specifically against Mid Blitz. This will force them to get out of Man
Defense

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