[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":66},["ShallowReactive",2],{"tip-stunting-with-contain-strategy":3,"pillar-stunting-with-contain-strategy":45,"links-stunting-with-contain-strategy":46,"parent-stunting-with-contain-strategy":65},{"id":4,"video_id":5,"knowledge_source_ids":6,"topic_title":8,"slug":9,"youtube_timestamp_url":10,"timestamp_seconds":11,"page_content_html":12,"tldr_summary":13,"faq_json":14,"meta_title":30,"meta_description":31,"status":32,"published_at":33,"game_tag":34,"category_tags":35,"search_keywords":39,"created_at":43,"updated_at":44},"f9e4a69e-992c-4ee6-a8e2-4722fc5efe10","ab69fb5d-ee52-4b28-80f5-d5f94d0cac14",[7],"7e64635a-bb2e-4432-ae63-918faa1f9a31","Stunting With Contain","stunting-with-contain-strategy","https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002F1lB6XvQNnuI?t=663",663,"\u003Ch2>How to Use Stunts While Keeping Contain\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>The Texas four-man stunt is incredible for getting pressure. But here's the problem — \u003Cstrong>quarterbacks just roll out\u003C\u002Fstrong>. You get your stunt, they escape outside, game over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You need contain. But you also want that stunt pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Two ways to fix this:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Texas Two-Man Stunt\u003C\u002Fstrong> — Still get edge rush, but with contain on one side\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Tom Two-Man Stunt\u003C\u002Fstrong> — Interior pressure with both ends containing\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Neither is as good as the regular Texas four-man. But they're \u003Cstrong>way better than standard pass rush\u003C\u002Fstrong> when you need to stop mobile quarterbacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The key? Mix all three. Keep them guessing what you're bringing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>When Mobile QBs Are Killing Your Stunts\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>You know this situation. You call Texas four-man. Spread those linemen out. Should be getting pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>But the QB user sees your stunt developing — \u003Cstrong>instantly rolls out\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Now your pass rushers are going the wrong way. Easy escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>This happens most when:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Playing against scrambling QBs like Jennings\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Opponent keeps rolling to their strong hand side\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>You're getting predictable with the four-man stunt\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>They're reading your blitz pre-snap\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Time to switch it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>How to Set Up Texas Two-Man with Contain\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Here's the setup. Say you're playing Jennings — he's right-handed. Most people using him \u003Cstrong>roll out to the right side\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Perfect. Call \u003Cstrong>left tex two-man\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Then add \u003Cstrong>contain right bumper, left bumper\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>What this does:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Left side gets the stunt pressure\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Right side has contain ready\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>QB tries to roll right — can't escape\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Still getting better rush than standard coverage\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You can call this at the play call screen too. \u003Cstrong>Hold down the play call you're choosing and scroll down\u003C\u002Fstrong> to find the contain options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Not as good as the four-man. But way better than letting mobile QBs escape every play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>The Adjustment\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Watch which side they roll to. \u003Cstrong>Put your contain on that side\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Put your two-man stunt on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Forces them to either:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Stay in the pocket and deal with your stunt\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Roll the other direction — where they're less comfortable\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Ch2>How to Run Tom Two-Man for Interior Pressure\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Second option — \u003Cstrong>Tom two-man stunt\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Call left Tom two-man or right Tom two-man. Doesn't matter which side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>What happens:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Your D-tackles stunt around each other\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Both ends are containing\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Interior pressure up the middle\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>No outside escape routes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Tom two-man is \u003Cstrong>not nearly as good\u003C\u002Fstrong> as the Texas four-man. Let's be honest about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>But it's usually better than standard pass rush. Especially when you have \u003Cstrong>fast guys at the stunting positions\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Why These Contain Stunts Actually Work\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Simple — \u003Cstrong>stunts are better than standard pass rushes\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Even the weaker stunts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>But only if you have the right personnel. You always want:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Fast players at the stunting positions\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Slim body types who can move quickly\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>The real power isn't in any single stunt though. It's \u003Cstrong>mixing them up\u003C\u002Fstrong>:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Texas four-man when they're staying in pocket\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Texas two-man when they roll to their strong side\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Tom two-man when they're scrambling both ways\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Keep the QB user guessing. They don't know what's coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>That \u003Cstrong>limits how fast they process\u003C\u002Fstrong> what you're doing on defense. Limits how fast they make reads. What to do with their QB.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Huge advantage for us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>What Beats These Contain Stunts\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>These aren't perfect. Quick game beats them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Slants and hitches\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Screen passes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Quick outs and curls\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>If they're getting the ball out fast — \u003Cstrong>your stunt doesn't matter\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Doesn't have time to develop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Also watch for:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Draw plays when you're stunting interior\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Bootlegs away from your contain side\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Hot routes to the side you're not stunting from\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Ch2>Common Mistakes with Contain Stunts\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Biggest mistake\u003C\u002Fstrong> — trying to use these all game. You wouldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Texas four-man is still your best stunt. Use it when they're staying in the pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Only switch to contain stunts when mobility is beating you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Other mistakes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Putting slow players at stunt positions\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Always containing the same side\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Not mixing up your pressure calls\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Forgetting these stunts don't work great in practice mode\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Remember — \u003Cstrong>none of these are very good in practice mode\u003C\u002Fstrong>. They work way better in real games against real opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The goal isn't perfect pressure every snap. It's keeping them uncomfortable. Making them think. Slowing down their reads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>That's how you win with defense.\u003C\u002Fp>","When mobile QBs are rolling out of your Texas four-man stunts, switch to Texas Two-Man or Tom Two-Man stunts with contain assignments. Call left tex two-man with contain right bumper against right-handed QBs like Jennings who roll right. Mix all three stunt types to keep them guessing.",[15,18,21,24,27],{"answer":16,"question":17},"Use Texas Two-Man Stunt with contain on one side or Tom Two-Man Stunt with both ends containing. Both give you pressure while preventing QB rollouts, though they're not as good as the regular Texas four-man.","How do you counter mobile quarterbacks escaping from stunts?",{"answer":19,"question":20},"Call left tex two-man and add contain right bumper, left bumper. Put your contain on the side they roll to and your two-man stunt on the other side. You can also hold down the play call and scroll down to find contain options.","How do you set up Texas Two-Man with contain?",{"answer":22,"question":23},"Your D-tackles stunt around each other while both ends contain. This creates interior pressure up the middle with no outside escape routes for mobile quarterbacks.","What does Tom Two-Man stunt do?",{"answer":25,"question":26},"When playing against scrambling QBs like Jennings, when opponents keep rolling to their strong hand side, or when you're getting predictable with the four-man stunt and they're reading your blitz pre-snap.","When should you use stunts with contain instead of Texas four-man?",{"answer":28,"question":29},"Mix all three options - Texas four-man, Texas Two-Man with contain, and Tom Two-Man. Keep them guessing what you're bringing by watching which side they roll to and adjusting your contain accordingly.","What's the key to mixing stunts with contain effectively?","Stunting With Contain Strategy Guide | Civil.GG","Master stunting with contain to counter Texas four-man stunt weaknesses. 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