Tommy Buzzo - Defending the Spread Offense From a 4-2-5 Defense

Defending the Spread Offense From a 4-2-5 Defense, by Coach Tommy Buzzo, reviews how teams can employ a 4-2-5 package to successfully defend the spread offense.

Coach Buzzo details the three primary options that coaches have for stopping the spread and explains why the 4-2-5 front can be the best alternative.

Coach Buzzo also discusses how teams employing the 4-2-5 defense can make essential adjustments to challenge and stifle the effectiveness of the spread.

Among the topics covered:

• Spread offense objectives
• Defensive objectives
• Defensive coverages
• Pre-snap reads and post snap plays
• Defending levels
• Route reading
• Alignments