The 4-3 Under - Slant Crash Left is a play that compliments the 4-3 Under 2 Man Under play that we put out last week. In this tip we are going to send six defenders after the quarterback instead of five. We have designed this play to not only bring pressure from the left defensive end, but to also bring pressure from the right outside linebacker on the opposite side of the field. Watch how SportsGamer sets it up.
Quick Setup
Step 1 - Shift the linebackers to the left (XBOX - White button + left / PS2 - R1 + left).
Step 2 - Playmaker the left outside linebacker to blitz (XBOX / PS2 - right analog stick + down).
Step 3 - Spread the defensive line (XBOX - White button + up / PS2 - L1 + up)
Step 4 - Playmaker the right defensive end straight down (XBOX / PS2 - right analog stick + down).
Step 5 - Manually move the left outside linebacker next to the strong defensive tackle.
Step 6 - (optional) Manually stack the remaining linebackers behind members of the defensive line to help stop the run.
Figure 1 - You can see from the defensive assignments that the Slant Crash left play is currently just a five man pass rush. Take a look at Figure 2 to see how the assignments change once we've taken the quick setup steps.
Figure 2 - We've taken the quick setup steps and we are now ready to bring the pressure. Notice where we have placed the right and left outside linebackers on the field. These two defenders will be the main reasons why we are able to consistently bring pressure on this play.
Figure 3 - This closer view of the line of scrimmage allows you to see exactky where your linebackers should be before the snap. Don't forget to playmaker the right defensive end straight down. Your right defensive end will help the right outside linebacker get free. Now we are ready for the play to begin.
Figure 4 - The right defensive end forces the left tackle to engage, allowing our right outside linebacker to run in unblocked.
Figure 5 - The offense expected pressure before the snap, so they decided to keep the fullback in to block. However, the fullback recognizes the overload on the right side of the line.
Figure 6 - The quarterback has run out of time as he prepares to get blasted in the pocket.
Figure 7 - The quarterback is taken down for a big loss as the unsuspecting backside pressure was too much too handle.
Final Conlcusion
If you have been running the 4-3 Under 2 Man Under play that we put out in the War Room last week, then you will easily be able to add this play into your defensive schemes to throw your opponent off. We would suggest manually controlling the deep safety. It is important to remember that when you are controlling the safety you are the last line of defense, so make sure that no one gets behind you. It's okay for your opponent to beat you on this play for a gain of 10-15 yards by hitting the tight end, but there's no reason to give up a long touchdown. Stay deep and watch the pressure develop up front!
