We consider a pass that is thrown from between the offensive tackle positions as a straight drop back pass, as is illustrated in [Figure 54].
Figure 54
[Figure 55] illustrates our coverage of the zones versus a straight drop back pass. The defenders’ duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Figure 55
Defensive Right End—Turns to his outside, sprints back and out to a depth of 10 yards. He then sets up and faces the passer. He covers a short one-quarter zone. When the ball is thrown, he sprints for it.
Defensive Right Linebacker—Using a cross-over step, he turns to the outside and sprints back trying to get a depth of 12-14 yards. He must set up when the passer sets up. He keeps his distance with his other linebacker to the inside. When the ball is thrown, he sprints for it.
Defensive Right Halfback—His first step is backward and outward, and he continues to go back covering his deep one-third zone. He should not get closer than eight yards to the sideline. When the ball is thrown, he sprints for it.