Air Defense
Play BREAKDOWN
Positions
Linebackers
Play ZONE Defense protecting against short passing plays in the middle of the field.
Defensive Backs
The two front DB's protect the flats & passing routes in their ZONE. The DB in the back plays ZONE in the middle of the field & helps against the deep pass.
Safeties (S)
Play ZONE protecting against the deep pass & assisting DB's by covering over the top of them.
Pro tips
Defenders should keep their eyes focused on the QB while not letting receivers in their ZONE to get behind them.