7v7DefenseMan Bracket

Bracket the Deep Threat

Two defenders take the other team's best receiver — one underneath, one over the top — and everyone else plays man. The centre is left open on purpose, because that is the throw you would rather they made.

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Who does what

  • RRusherStart from your competition's legal rush position and close toward the quarterback under control. The diagram does not set a universal rush distance.
  • BDBCover H from underneath on the far right, communicating with the deeper B.
  • BSafetyStay deeper than H on the far right and help the underneath B.
  • 1DBCover X in the illustrated alignment. Follow that receiver without grabbing; confirm the matchup before the snap.
  • 2DBCover Y in the illustrated alignment. Follow that receiver without grabbing; confirm the matchup before the snap.
  • 3DBCover Z in the illustrated alignment. Follow that receiver without grabbing; confirm the matchup before the snap.
  • 4DBCover RB in the illustrated alignment. Follow that receiver without grabbing; confirm the matchup before the snap.

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How to teach Bracket the Deep Threat

By FlagPlays · Updated . Practical starting points for volunteer coaches. Check your competition’s rules before using a play.

Left and right refer to the diagram. Route depths are illustrations; adjust them to your field and players. Check eligibility, running and rush rules.

When to try it
Practice sharing responsibility for H on the far right, with one defender underneath and one deeper.
Coverage plan
The two B players work together on H. The other matchups cover X, Y, Z and RB, leaving C without an individual defender.
Teaching cue
One below, one above: do not chase the same hip.
Common mistake
Both bracket defenders playing underneath and letting H run behind them.

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