For this Madden Tips and Plays breakdown, we show This Nano Blitz Gets Pressure From All Directions. The defense we use for our blitz setup is the 3-4 Odd – Pinch Buck Zero.
Play Diagram:
Play Info:
| Formation: | 3-4 |
| Set: | Odd |
| Personnel: | 3DL, 4LB, 4DB |
| Coverage Type: | Man |
| Coverage Shell: | Cover 0 |
| Blitz Type: | Man Blitz |
| Gap Pressure: | A/C |
| Pass Rushers: | 6 |
| Pass Defenders: | 5 |
Playbooks Found In:
- 3-4
- Broncos
- Chargers
- Dolphins
- Multiple D
- Patriots
- Raiders
- Steelers
- Vikings
Note: based on Madden 23 Live Playbooks.
Default Assignments:
| Position | Assignment |
| LE | Pass Rush Left |
| NT | Pass Rush Straight |
| RE | Pass Rush Right |
| LOLB | Blitz Left |
| LILB | Man Coverage |
| RILB | Blitz Straight |
| ROLB | Blitz Right |
| LCB | Man Coverage |
| SS | Man Coverage |
| FS | Man Coverage |
| RCB | Man Coverage |
Note: assignments are from the offensive side view of the ball.
Quick Set-Up:
- Set Hook Zones to 0 yards in Coach adjustments.
- Base Align (optional).
- Pinch Defense.
- Hot Route RILB into a Mid Zone.
- Move the RILB behind the RE.
- Once the snap, allow the RILB to take a few steps forward, then manually rush. the QB once crosses the line of scrimmage.
Coaching Points:
- The design pressure comes from the right inside linebacker and the left outside linebacker.
- Sometimes the left end may also get pressure on the quarterback.
- Since this is a Cover 0 defense, you must mix it in with other defensive plays from the 3-4 Odd that provides better pass coverage with the same look.
Video Breakdown:
Final Thoughts:
In conclusion, This Nano Blitz Gets Pressure From All Directions breakdown is a great example of a defensive blitz setup where Hook Zones are set to zero can be set up to get pressure on the quarterback quickly and effectively.
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