You’re seeing more Empty formations to help the QB identify coverages. Empty creates opportunities for the defense to Overload the line of scrimmage and cause confusion with 3x1 Stunts. Offenses will often take advantage of Unbalanced formations, but Empty is a great time for the defense to toy with Unbalanced Fronts. You see Overloaded Fronts vs. Empty quite a bit in the NFL, but it would be interesting to see it’s effect on the College or High School Game.
3x1 Front Overload (Shade, 5 Tech, 9 Tech)
Solo DE has a 2-Way-Go on the Tackle
Nose Crosses Center’s Face
5 Technique Spikes to B-Gap
9 Technique Loops to A-Gap
A traditional Stunt has a Penetrator and a Looper. In this Stunt the 5 Technique Spikes to the B-Gap and hides the 9 Technique Looping behind him. If the offense slides 4 for 3 the Solo DE has a great 1 on 1 matchup with the Tackle. The Stunt is designed to create both a matchup and movement.
