Steve Shaughnessy - Employing the Nickel Package Versus Spread and Empty

Employing the Nickel Package Versus Spread and Empty, by Coach Steve Shaughnessy, offers an exceptional resource for every coach who wants to be better prepared to defend both the spread offense and the empty-set passing attack.

Coach Shaughnessy outlines alignments and responsibilities in a three-man rush from a scheme that employs a variety of coverages, as well as presents tips on changing rush lanes.

Coach Shaughnessy provides an overview of a sound defensive approach against a variety of offensive formations, that is effective, yet simple and easy to execute.

In addition, Coach Shaughnessy includes tips on changing coverage responsibilities from the same alignment to disrupt and confuse the quarterback.

Coach Shaughnessy also demonstrates how to provide a fourth rusher at the critical point of attack, which can help enhance a team's likelihood of being successful on key third-down situations.

Among the topics covered:

• Orange nickel vs. empty right
• Orange nickel left call
• Orange nickel switch vs. empty left
• Orange nickel switch vs. empty left call
• Orange nickel switch vs. 2-TE empty right call
• Orange nickel switch vs. 2-TE empty left call
• Orange nickel switch vs. gun twin pro 1 back
• and many more...