For this Madden Plays video breakdown for Madden 21, we show you how to get double edge pressure from the 3-4 Over – Sting Pinch Zone. The pressure will come from both sides of the offensive line, from the left outside linebacker and right outside linebacker.
Play Diagram:
Playbooks Found In:
- 3-4
- Bears
- Broncos
- Cardinals
- Chargers
- Packers
- Rams
- Ravens
- Steelers
Note: based on Madden 21 default playbooks.
Default Assignments:
| Position | Assignment |
| LE | Rush Straight |
| NT | Rush Straigh |
| RE | Rush Slant Right |
| LOLB | Blitz Right |
| LILB | 3Rec Hook |
| RILB | Blitz A-Gap |
| ROLB | Blitz Left |
| LCB | Deep 1/2 Right |
| SS | Hook Curl Right |
| FS | Hook Curl Left |
| RCB | Deep 1/2 Left |
Note: assignments are from the offensive side view of the ball.
Quick Set-Up:
- Move the RILB up so he lines up at least 4 yards off the line of scrimmage.
- Take control of the LILB and move him across from the RT and on the line of scrimmage.
- Put the LOLB and ROLB in QB Contain (optional).
- Once the ball is snapped, slant him towards the C.
- Once the outside linebackers get past the line of scrimmage, release or drop the LILB into pass coverage.
Coaching Points:
- This setup of the 3-4 Over – Sting Pinch Zone comes from the left and right outside linebackers.
- If you worry that your opponent might take off and run, consider putting the outside linebackers in QB Contain.
- Only five defenders drop into zone coverage.
- This setup of the 3-4 Over – Sting Pinch Zone leaves the flats and deep middle zone open.
Video Breakdown:
Final Thoughts:
The 3-4 Over – Sting Pinch Zone brings double edge pressure in Madden 21, without having to do much. By just moving two defenders, it creates the double edge pressure by getting the outside linebackers clear path at the quarterback.
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