Dime 23 Defense (Pats PB)

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Mini Scheme Intro

Intro To The Blitz
Must Watch
Scheme Overview
Cheat Sheet
Base Coverage 1
Press Quarters
Base Coverage 2
Cover 6 & Cover 9
Run Defense
Easy Shoots
Gameplay
Live Gameplay
Keys
  • Auto Flip: On
  • Alignment: Base
  • Call Any Play
  • Move 1 or Both OLBs Outside, and Contain
  • I misspoke in the video! Use the "LB For SS2" Package!
Set Up
  1. Auto Flip: On
  2. Alignment: Base
  3. Call Any Play
  4. Move 1 or Both OLBs out and Contain
Blitz Look
Tips:
Easy set up for REALLY good pressure, this is my favorite Defense right now. You can easily pair this with Dcroft's 6-1!
Set Up
  • Quick Cheat Sheet & FAQ for the Scheme
Set Up
  1. Move 1 or Both OLBs Out & Contain
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath
  3. Move down Safeties (Optional)
Press Quarters
Tips:
This is a simple Cover 4 Shell that you can use as a Base Shell. This is HUGE for getting a feel for the Defense, playing Bend Don't Break, and using the Switch Stick!
Keys
  • Move 1 or Both OLBs Out
  • Shade Coverage Underneath
  • Move down Safeties (Optional)
Set Up
  1. Move 1 or Both OLBs Out & Contain
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath
  3. Move down Safeties (Optional)
Press Quarters
Tips:
This is a simple Cover 4 Shell that you can use as a Base Shell. This is HUGE for getting a feel for the Defense, playing Bend Don't Break, and using the Switch Stick!
Keys
  • Your User MUST be in a Coverage Assignment to Switch Stick
  • It is fully based on the Right Stick, and the Direction you Switch In
  • Master Switch Stick, and you will get more stops in Madden 25
Set Up
  1. Move 1 or both OLBs out & Contain
  2. Shade Coverage Underneath
  3. Re Soft Squat Outside Corner on the Tampa 2 Side
Cover 6 or Cover 9
Tips:
Great Coverages to use once you're comfortable on Defense. Utilize the extra help in the middle, and switch between which side is Cover 2 and Cover 4
Keys
  • Hover on HB Side with that LB
  • Shoot through Gap behind Center as shown
  • OPTIONAL: Slant Defensive Line Opposite of the HB
Keys
  • Live Gameplay!