For this Madden Tips and Plays breakdown, we show 46 Normal – Cover 1 Hole and how we like to set up A Gap Blitz from the . What we like about this A Gap from the 46 Normal Cover Hole is the quick pressure from the middle linebacker and the coverage from the free safety.

Play Diagram:

46 normal cover 1 hole a gap blitz madden tips play diagram

Play Info:

Formation: 46
Set: Normal
Personnel: 4DL, 3LB, 4DB
Coverage Type:
Coverage Shell: Cover 1 Robber
Blitz Type: None
Gap Pressure: None
Pass Rushers: 4
Pass Defenders: 7

Playbooks Found In:

  • 46 Normal
  • Bengals
  • Eagles

Note: based on Madden 23 Live Playbooks.

Default Assignments:

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Position Assignment
LE Left
SDT Pass Rush Right
WDT Pass Rush Straight
RE Pass Rush Straight
LOLB
MLB Hook Zone
ROLB Man Coverage
LCB Man Coverage
SS Man Coverage
FS Deep Middle Zone
RCB Man Coverage

Note: assignments are from the offensive side view of the ball.

Quick Set-Up:

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  1. Spread the defensive line out.
  2. Man press coverage (optional).
  3. QB Contain (optional).
  4. Take control of the middle linebacker and hot rod him into a mid-read zone.
  5. Move him up near the line of scrimmage in between the right guard and right tackle.

Coaching Points:

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  1. The pressure comes from the middle linebacker.
  2. For this blitz to work, you will need to stay in control of him. Once he slides over to the left, look for the gap between the center and right guard.
  3. Hit the speed burst button and go after the quarterback.
  4. The past coverage is good because of the free safety playing the deep middle.
  5. The other five defenders are in man coverage.

Video Breakdown:

Final Thoughts:

The 46 Normal – Cover 1 Hole – A Gap Blitz is another from the 46 Normal that brings pressure on the quarterback with good pass coverage behind it. We like to mix this one in with the 46 Normal – Inside Blitz, as they both work well together.

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